Meriwether’s Restaurant resides in an historic building on the corner of 26th and NW Vaughn street in the NW Industrial area of Portland, Oregon. The building sits at the entrance to where the World’s Fair was held in Portland in 1905 (the “Lewis & Clark Exposition”), hence the name Meriwether’s. The exterior of the building has remained relatively unchanged during its 80 plus year existence except for paint color and landscaping.

In 2003, John and Renee Orlando and David Oringdulph bought the building and considered tearing it down until they realized the history of not only the space but the area. The building was completely renovated from covering our large fireplaces with stone to upgrading our historic bar and repairing the original stained glasss. In addition, 100 seats were added outside with gardens, a large sunken patio, stone paths and a gazebo with firepit.

Opened in 2004, Meriwether’s Restaurant is located in the historic 2601 NW Vaughn building, on the site of the famous 1905 World’s Fair. With our unique garden dining, warm hospitality and remarkable food, Meriwether’s is a renewal of the classic country inn. Chef Earl Hook's food reflects a farm to table approach with a Pacific Northwest menu, including fresh produce from our own Meriwether's Skyline Farm.