Portland · Inner SE

Tusk

Name: Tusk
Address: Portland, OR, US
Price range: $$$

#95 in PortlandMiddle Eastern$$$

Awards

4.6

What People Are Saying

“Tusk is one of those places we make time for every single time we’re in Portland. For me, it’s the best darn Mediterranean food in the city. The service hits exactly the right note: attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without turning dinner in...”

New Buzz

Popular Portland restaurant Tusk remains open, despite report

OregonLive.com · 1 year ago

In Portland, Middle Eastern Flavors Meet a California Vibe (Published 2017)

The New York Times · 9 years ago

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HRL Ranking

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Sam Smith

Head Chef

Sam Smith is a Portland-based chef recognized as one of Portland Monthly's Chefs of the Year in 2017 alongside Joshua McFadden for their work at Tusk. Since 2016, Tusk has earned acclaim for its Mediterranean-inspired, Pacific Northwest seasonal cuisine.

What to Order

Hummus

Order the hummus first. It's silky, generously portioned, and best with braised lamb and a smear of zhoug on the warm flatbread.

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