Orenco Station Grill, Hillsboro

Cuisine Type: Seafood and steakhouse
Established: 2000
Reservations: Recommended
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Number of Tables: 25–50
Parking: Parking lot
Most popular offering: Bavette steak and romaine
Kid-friendly: Yes
Alcohol: Full bar
Delivery / Take-out Available: Takeout only
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Pro Tip: Live jazz music on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Orenco Station Grill's owner describes the restaurant's menu as containing a "wide variety of American cuisine." Indeed, the chefs prepare everything from steak—new york strip and petite filet mignon included—to Delicious Wild Salmon and stuffed pork chop. Not every dish focuses solely upon a protein either; in fact, according to the owner, one of the salads is the menu's most popular offering. This bavette steak and greens features Piedmontese beef on romaine, alongside grilled onions, a drizzle of sun-dried-tomato-herb butter, and healthy-sized helping of spicy-honey-caesar dressing.

The restaurant complements the chef's creations with al fresco dining options. The patio features glass walls that fend off stiff winds, while the open top still allows sun, air, and beef-loving butterflies in.