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Ox

30 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandOR, r/Portland30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 11 threads.

What people say, in short

Ox draws repeated recommendations for Argentine-style grilled meats. Several diners praise its vegetable sides as well as the meat, and the clam chowder receives particular attention. One visitor highlights the bone marrow chowder and asado sampler; another recommends the pork chop. Some describe a more modern feel than a traditional steakhouse. One commenter finds it expensive, and another sent a steak back.

Address

OX Restaurant, 2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

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At a glance

Price
Premium
Signature dishes
Clam chowder, Pork chop, Asado argentino
Opinions divided
Yes

The evidence

Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.

  • Recommendsu/thegasmancometh87 in r/askportland · Nov 2023taste

    Calls the clam chowder the best soup they've ever had.

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  • Recommendsu/modix in r/askportland · Aug 2026variety

    Says it's Ox without question, and that the vegetables and sides are just as good.

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  • Mixedu/Smoochymow in r/askportland · Aug 2026

    Mentions Ox but prefers Ringside over it.

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  • Recommendsu/SupaDurban2018 in r/askportland · Aug 2026

    Names Ox as the answer.

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  • Mixedu/kingbezoar in r/askportland · Aug 2026

    Feels it's more a new American spot that does steak very well than a classic steakhouse.

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  • Recommendsu/Aestro17 in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024

    Listed among high-end standbys that won't disappoint.

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  • Recommendsu/tylizard in r/askportland · Aug 2026

    Defends Ox as an Argentine-style steakhouse with southern French and Spanish influences.

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  • Recommendsu/lexuh in r/Portland · Nov 2025ambience

    Notes Ox is so crowded that the parking lot entrance becomes chaotic.

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