Urban Gleaners Summer Supper
Central Eastside Industrial District, Portland
Restaurant in Portland, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Urban Gleaners Summer Supper is a seasonal Portland pick for diners who want an event-format meal with a local mission behind it. It is less suited to anyone looking for a named chef, listed cuisine, or counter-style restaurant experience; cross-shop regular Portland dining rooms if menu predictability matters.
About Urban Gleaners Summer Supper
Urban Gleaners Summer Supper is a Portland listing with a casual dress code. If you need specifics about menu, format, price, hours, seating, accessibility, dietary accommodations, or service style, confirm those details directly before making plans.
Book with casual expectations and confirm the details first
This is not a listing where a named chef, cuisine, tasting-menu format, bar program, address, or exact event setup is available. The safer expectation is a casual Portland listing whose key practical details should be checked before you commit. If a repeat visitor is deciding what to try next in Portland, place this in the “confirm before booking” category rather than assuming it works like a standard restaurant reservation.
Because the information is limited, it is best for guests who are comfortable asking questions in advance. For a date, group meal, or special occasion where timing, menu control, or dietary planning matters, get confirmation first or choose a more predictable Portland dining option.
Use it as a Portland possibility, then compare other options
If the plan needs a predictable menu, a defined cuisine, or a repeatable night out, cross-shop other Portland restaurants instead. Use Pearl's Portland restaurants guide for broader options, or pair the meal with planning from the Portland hotels guide, Portland bars guide, Portland experiences guide. The call is simple: consider Urban Gleaners Summer Supper if a casual Portland listing fits your plans; pick another restaurant if control and specificity matter more.
Planning details
- Location
- 831 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97214
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- urbangleaners.org
- Phone
- +15032268061
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Urban Gleaners Summer Supper lands in a tense, civic-minded pocket of SE Portland where warehouse conversions meet a more polished dining culture. The event reads less like a conventional restaurant night and more like communal civic theater: attendees gather around purposeful tables in a setting that feels industrial and pragmatic, yet attentive to culinary quality. The tone is earnest rather than flashy—this is food-forward hospitality built to serve a cause, and the atmosphere reflects that dual identity. Expect an urban, slightly raw backdrop softened by thoughtful, elevated cooking and a focused, communal energy.
Best For
This is an event built for group-minded, cause-driven occasions: annual fundraising, milestone dinners, and seated community gatherings. The Summer Supper functions as a shared meal with social meaning, so it’s best for people who want an occasion that pairs thoughtful conversation with thoughtful food. Parties that prize the civic or charitable dimension of dining—boards, donor groups, neighborhood coalitions, or friend groups marking an intentional night out—will find the format especially fitting. It’s less about a quick date or solo meal and more about collective attendance and a deliberate evening together.
Venue details
Ambiance
Festive food festival atmosphere with multiple chef stations, lively crowd enjoying unlimited tastes and drinks in a casual outdoor setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Urban Gleaners Summer Supper is the outlier in this Portland set: it reads as a seasonal event rather than a repeatable restaurant booking. Choose it when the occasion and community angle matter more than a defined cuisine. For a more conventional meal, Afuri is the cleaner pick for diners who want a regular restaurant format, while Kachka gives groups a clearer cuisine identity with its Russian focus.
For Vietnamese food, Berlu and Berlu Bakery are stronger cross-shops than Urban Gleaners Summer Supper because the category is explicit. Berlu is the better fit when dinner is the main event; Berlu Bakery works better for a lighter bakery-led stop. Feel Good PDX is the other practical alternative if the priority is an easier, casual-feeling Portland option.
In decision terms: book Urban Gleaners Summer Supper for seasonal atmosphere and mission alignment; book Kachka or Berlu when cuisine specificity matters; choose Afuri or Feel Good PDX when the night needs to be simpler to plan.
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Compare Urban Gleaners Summer Supper
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Gleaners Summer Supper | Portland | ; | No published awards |
| Afuri | Portland | ; | 2025 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #662024 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #652023 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #60 |
| Berlu Bakery | Portland | Vietnamese Bakery | No published awards |
| Kachka | Portland | Russian | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6622024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3702023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #1652023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended |
| Berlu | Portland | Vietnamese | No published awards |
| Feel Good PDX | Portland | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Urban Gleaners Summer Supper?
Bar seating is not listed for Urban Gleaners Summer Supper in Portland. If bar seating matters, confirm directly before going. If you want other options to compare, Kachka or Afuri may be worth checking.
What should I wear to Urban Gleaners Summer Supper?
Dress code is casual. Keep it practical for a Portland outing rather than assuming formalwear is needed. Berlu may be worth reviewing as you plan other comparisons.
Can Urban Gleaners Summer Supper accommodate groups?
Group-accommodation details are not listed for Urban Gleaners Summer Supper in Portland. If you are planning for multiple guests, confirm party size, timing, booking requirements directly. Feel Good PDX is another venue to consider while comparing options.
What are alternatives to Urban Gleaners Summer Supper in Portland?
For other options to compare, consider Kachka, Afuri, Berlu, Berlu Bakery, Feel Good PDX. Choose based on the details each venue confirms for your date.
Is Urban Gleaners Summer Supper good for a special occasion?
It may work if a casual Portland plan is enough, but details about format, menu, service style, or special-occasion features are not listed. For an occasion where those details matter, confirm directly or compare with another venue such as Berlu.
Does Urban Gleaners Summer Supper handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-accommodation information is not listed for Urban Gleaners Summer Supper in Portland. Confirm directly before booking if allergies, restrictions, or preferences are important. Afuri is another venue you can compare while planning.
