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Monday 11am - 8pm Tuesday 11am - 8pm Wednesday 11am - 8pm Thursday 11am - 8pm Friday 11am - 9pm Saturday 11am - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Nicholas Restaurant

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Nicholas Restaurant

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Portland’s Original Mediterranean & Lebanese Restaurant! Family owned since 1987 ✨ www.nicholasrestaurant.com
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Nicholas Restaurant specializes in Mediterranean & Lebanese fare & has been serving Portland since it opened its doors in 1986.

10/28/2026

Some dishes don’t need an introduction. Just a little lemon, a lot of fresh parsley, and a recipe that’s been loved for generations. 🌿🍋

Our tabouli is fresh, bright, and full of the flavors we grew up with in Lebanon. Simple ingredients, made with love, just the way we like it.

Now settle a little debate for us… are you eating your tabouli with a fork, a spoon, or scooping it up with pita bread? 👀

10/22/2026

Tired of waiting for a table when you’re dining with a big group? We have a better idea! 👀

Whether it’s a birthday celebration, family gathering, work dinner, or just an excuse to get everyone together, our banquet room at Nicholas Restaurant is ready for you!

✨ Reserve ahead of time, bring your favorite people, and let us take care of the food, the atmosphere, and the memories.

Because the only thing you should be waiting for is that fresh pita coming out of the oven. 😉

📞 Call us to inquire about banquet room reservations and availability!

Who would you fill this table with? Tag them below! 👇

10/19/2026

Things are getting a little bloody at Nicholas…🩸
But don’t worry, it’s just our Bloody Mary.

Spicy, savory, and dressed up with all the fixings (yes, even a falafel 🤭). She’s a little extra, a little dramatic, and exactly the kind of company we want this spooky season.

So tell us… are you team Bloody Mary, or are you running from this one? 🍹

10/13/2026

PSA: this is NOT AI… our food is just that beautiful 💁🏼‍♀️

10/05/2026

sometimes we get tagged in a post and end up scrolling through every photo. 🥹

the giant pita. lunch in the sunshine. a little coloring at the table. the plates that somehow ended up completely full. 🤎

this one from Gloria Hutchinson felt like such a sweet little glimpse of what we hope nicholas can be — a place where a regular lunch turns into a memory.

and now we have to know… what’s the one thing your table ALWAYS orders at nicholas? 👀

tag us when you visit. you might end up here next. ❤️

09/30/2026

Before Nicholas was a Portland restaurant, it was a family trying to build a life. 🤎
In the early 1980s, war in Beirut brought our family to the United States in search of safety and a new beginning. A few years later, in 1985, our parents Nicholas and Linda put everything they had into a small restaurant... with no restaurant experience, no hired help, and their family beside them.

What began with pizza and calzones soon became something closer to home: the Lebanese dishes they grew up making and sharing.

And this photo? This was us. Aprons on, kids in the restaurant, everyone pitching in. It wasn't just a business. It was how our family stayed together, built a life, and eventually shared a little piece of Lebanon with Portland.

More than 40 years later, so much has changed. But the heart of Nicholas hasn't.
Family, food, and a table with room for everyone. 🤎

09/25/2026

When was the last time you had the Nicholas Experience? 🥙🌯🍹👀 When will we see you next?

09/16/2026

When you want a little bit of everything. 🤎

The Arabian Breeze Mezza brings together hummus, muhammara, caramelized onions mixed with tahini, majadra, fried cauliflower, and falafel… all on one plate.

Come hungry. Leave no dip behind. 😌

$20.50 • Vegan • Gluten-Free

09/13/2026

a Lebanese meal is not a meal without these classic dips 😋
which would you dip into first?

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day ✨ We are so blessed to have the most amazing Nicholas Family working to bring the best service, food, and hospitality for the best customers. May you enjoy today and everyday! From our Nicholas Restaurant Family, to yours 🤍

Address

1109 SE Madison Street
Portland, OR
97214

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 8pm
Tuesday	11am - 8pm
Wednesday	11am - 8pm
Thursday	11am - 8pm
Friday	11am - 9pm
Saturday	11am - 9pm
Sunday	12pm - 8pm

Website

http://nicholasrestaurant.com/

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