Departure And Lounge - Portland

Vibes are immaculate. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and which wines were vegan. There were many vegan options that were clearly marked for each course of meal and we tried each one of them. The steam buns were the star of the hearty dishes and the cheese cake was the dessert star. Don't get me wrong, everything was delicious (lucky with you especially sushi roll), but these two dishes were a head over the rest. Def planning, back in a few months with my partner for our birthday. My partner will buy at the award ceremony, but I think they will ultimately decide that it is worth it. Updated by previous review on 2022-12-11

We had so much fun at the departure party a special occasion! The vegan options were well thought out and delicious. Our waiter was knowledgeable and helpful. My favorite was the Tom Kha soup and the Woodblock Chocolate Mousse! When we left, all their dessert options were vegan. I also appreciated the clearly selected options on the menu. We'll be back in Portland next time and want a chic dinner!

Gradually created recipes and amazing taste profiles. Nicely presented.

Came here with my (non-vegan/peskatarian) family for a celebration and they had options for any diet requirement. Beautiful restaurant overlooking Portland and enjoyed the vegan options they had!

Located at the top of the Nines Hotel, Departure is a restaurant that you go to when you want an experience, not just good food. Each aspect of the restaurant has been designed to make you feel like you are in a space ship. When the elevators doors open you are met by a blue-lit terminal which you walk down to get to the hosts station. Even the bathrooms are unique—with techno music playing throughout. This restaurant is not cheap but it’s perfect for a celebration or event. The Departure experience is priced at $55 a person and includes a starter and entrée. Dessert is extra but well worth it considering that they have very interesting vegan options such as a woodblock Tanzanian chocolate mousse. The starters are seasonal and their are often multiple vegan options, however the vegan entrée has remained the mahogany noodles for quite sometime. The mahogany noodles were good, and the tofu cooked to perfection. I would like to see more variety in the vegan entrée in the future. Staff here are personable and attentive. While the food here has a fine-dining style presentation the atmosphere is a bit more laid-back. That said, people tend to dress up more here compared to most of Portland. In the summer months you can sit outside and enjoy views of the city. Departure is a great restaurant for vegan locals and tourists alike.