Aurora

1237 NE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97212 · Opened December 2025

Aurora at a glance

NeighborhoodNortheast Portland
CityPortland, OR
OpenedDecember 2025

About

  • Seasonal, market-driven menu
  • Cozy, light-filled dining room
  • Curated natural wine list
  • Neighborhood-focused service
  • Thoughtful vegetable-forward dishes

Aurora presents a season-forward menu that celebrates Pacific Northwest ingredients with restrained, creative technique. Tucked into Northeast Portland, the restaurant blends a cozy neighborhood atmosphere with service and dishes that reward curiosity. Expect thoughtful tasting plates, a concise wine and cocktail program, and a restaurant that feels both familiar and unexpectedly refined.

What to Order

Charred King Salmon

A perfectly seared fillet finished with smoked butter, wild forage salad, and preserved lemon — bright, rich, and utterly Pacific Northwest.

Spring Vegetable Poutine

Crisp fingerling fries topped with miso-gravy, spring peas, ramp gremolata, and aged cheddar curds — playful comfort elevated.

Wood-Fired Beets & Burrata

Smoky roasted beets paired with creamy burrata, hazelnuts, and a herb oil that highlights the region's produce.

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