The Oregon Restaurant With Roots That Date Back To The 1800s
By Sarah McCosham|Published December 28, 2021
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Oregon might not be as old as some of our East Coast brethren, but that doesn’t mean our history is any less storied… or significant! With a proud heritage and pioneer spirit, you can catch glimpses of history all around the Beaver State, from our ghost towns and historic districts to our state’s most legendary saloons and restaurants. Today, we’re shining the spotlight on one of the most historic restaurants in Oregon, a place with roots that date back to the 1800s. Huber’s is hailed as Portland’s oldest restaurant, serving hungry patrons hearty turkey dinners and American fare for nearly 150 years.
Established in 1879, Huber's is hailed as the oldest restaurant in Portland, and one of the most historic in the state.
And indeed, when you walk through the doors of this long-standing spot, you'll be transported to another time and place: Rose City, at the transformative turn of the 20th-century.
Huber's is located within the Railway Exchange Building (now known as the Oregon Pioneer Building). Built in 1910, it was the first fully concrete building in Portland.
Original fixtures such as spittoons, overhead lights, cash registers, fans, and brass clocks can be found throughout Huber's, serving as reminders of the restaurant's historical significance.
In addition to its historic clout, Huber's is known for two things. First, their Spanish coffee, which is a revelation. This drink features 151 rum, Kahlua, triple sec, coffee, whipped cream, and nutmeg, and a double dose of flaming, tableside theatrics!
Huber's prepares around 100 pounds of this bird each day for upwards of a dozen different turkey-forward dishes. If you're craving a classic Thanksgiving feast, Huber's is the place to go -- any time of the year!
And if ham is the carnivorous centerpiece of your holiday meal, order the Half & Half: a combination of roasted turkey and baked ham, served with sage dressing, mashed potatoes or fresh baked yams with hazelnut butter, gravy (traditional or mushroom), and cranberry sauce. Talk about Thanksgiving on a plate!
Huber's is a Portland institution. It's one of those perfect places that moves forward with the times, while simultaneously maintaining -- and celebrating -- its unique history.
Make a point of visiting Portland’s oldest restaurant sometime soon — it’s pretty incredible to dine at a place that’s seen so much history! For more information, visit Huber’s website.
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