Three of Portland, Oregon's Best Places to Celebrate with This Years Graduate

Graduation is quickly going to be upon us and one thing families enjoy doing for that fantastic graduate is take them and their friends to a nice dinner place. Here are three of Portland, Oregon's best of the best to take this year's graduate to for their special dinner.

Fish Grotto Seafood Restaurant & Wine Bar - This is one of Portland's oldest seafood restaurants and was established in 1891 as Zack's Oyster House. Located at 1035 SW Start Street in Portland, Oregon one can call 503-226-4171 or visit www.fishgrotto.com for reservations. Menu selections include some of Portland's finest dining selections such as Cab Stuffed Jumbo Mushrooms, Fish Grotto Clam Chowder, Hazelnut Crusted Halibut or En Papillote Halibut; many patrons enjoy the Fish Grotto's Salmon and Halibut Three Ways choice on the menu. Pricing is reasonable ranging from $1.00 to $28.00 for the Bone in Rib Eye Steak.

Morton's the Steakhouse - Is one of Portland's most covenanted steakhouses for entertaining family and friends. Located at 213 SW Clay Street, phone 503-248-2100 or visit www.morton's.com/portland for more information and reservations. Morton's menu includes dishes for any party and prepares party trays so that this years Graduation Party can be held in any locations and include Morton's fine food. Choose from party menu item such as Morton's Beefsteak Tomato Salad, Prime Mini Cheeseburgers, Colossal Shrimp Cocktail or Petite Lamb Chops. Make the graduate and their friends and family enjoy this graduation celebration by choosing some of their favorite foods from Morton's Menu.

Something special for this years graduate could be a great dinner for friends and family and then spending the night with some special friends at the Governor's Hotel in Portland.

Governor's Hotel - one of Portland's most famous luxury hotels located directly in downtown Portland at 614 SW 11^th Avenue, Portland, 503-224-3400 or www.govenorhotel.com this historic hotel is a great choice if this years graduate is interested in old history and great architecture. Originally called the Seward Hotel opening it's doors in 1909 and the Governor is known as the last of America's "handmade" buildings. Room rates can be high depending on time of year and occupancy. Dinner with the graduate can take place at Jake's Grill right at the Governor Hotel an every guest can enjoy dishes of steak and seafood before their evening of fun and enjoyment. Banquet rooms are available if the group is larger than a normal restaurant table can accommodate. It is best to call or contact the Governor's Hotel early before your event to make arrangements. Room rates are approximately $159.00 to $229.00 per night and guests can enjoy some special treatment with the choice of a Jakes rill Breakfast or Chocolate Strawberries and fresh cookies in the room (for an added cost). This can be a great experience for that graduate on their last night as a teenager and their step into the outside world as an adult.