About Restaurant

Departure creates modern, accessible Asian cuisine using traditional techniques from the Far East. Floating atop the landmark Meier & Frank Building, Departure's ambitious menu captivates diners with its masterful remix of authentic coastal cuisine. From street food-styled starters to meal-sized classics, rice and noodle specialties to market-fresh sushi, Departure embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East. Whether steamed or stir-fried, smoked or sautéed, each dish leads diners to another stage along Departure's culinary adventure. In a space whose design is as daring as its cuisine, Departure is the new sky-high retreat for both quick bites and leisurely dining at a premiere Portland restaurant and lounge. Step beyond its iconic facade into a world of cutting-edge interiors that seamlessly blend Portland's pioneering past with its progressive future. With a relaxed, refined atmosphere, Departure is the ultimate downtown Portland restaurant for encounters of every taste and style.

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