Parallel

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Portland Table Worth Finding

Parallel sits on NE Sandy Boulevard in Portland, Oregon, where it has built a reputation quietly but convincingly — convincingly enough to earn a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2025, a recognition reserved for restaurants with wine programs that show genuine depth and thoughtful curation.

Pacific Northwestern at Its Core

The restaurant's identity is rooted in Pacific Northwestern cuisine, a style that draws from the extraordinary larder of the Pacific Northwest — its coastline, forests, and farms — and turns regional ingredients into something considered and precise. That connection to place is what gives Pacific Northwestern cooking its character, and at Parallel, that character is the point.

A Room and a List Worth the Trip

The Wine Spectator award speaks directly to the seriousness of the beverage program here. Earning that distinction means the list goes beyond the expected, offering selections that complement the food rather than simply accompany it. For a dinner out in Portland, that combination — a kitchen committed to the region and a wine list with genuine range — makes Parallel a compelling destination on NE Sandy Boulevard.