Departure Restaurant + Lounge

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu. Multiple reviews and the aggregator summary confirm a shared fryer (no dedicated fryer). Staff knowledge is mixed: some reviewers report excellent awareness, while one celiac reviewer reported a severe reaction after being assured fried items were safe. The venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility and is not listed on the Coeliac Australia accreditation page.

Address525 SW Morrison St 15th Floor 15th Floor, Portland, OR 97204, USA

Cuisine

Price€€€

Hours

Mon	4:00 to 10:00 PM
Tue	4:00 to 11:00 PM
Wed	4:00 to 11:00 PM
Thu	4:00 to 11:00 PM
Fri	4:00 to 11:00 PM
Sat	4:00 to 11:00 PM
Sun	4:00 to 10:00 PM

Websitewww.departureportland.com/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.70 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Honest caveat: One celiac reviewer reported getting sick after being assured fried items were safe; shared fryer confirmed by multiple sources.

✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorDeparture Restaurant + Lounge - Gluten-Free Asian Fusion Restaurant in Portland , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree listing with 24 reviews; confirms marked GF menu, shared fryer, mixed staff knowledge, one severe negative reaction.fetched 2026-05-15 [2] aggregatorBest Gluten-Free Restaurants in Northwest, Portland - 2026 , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree neighborhood list; notes shared fryer and that fried food is not safe for celiacs.fetched 2026-05-15 [3] blogDeparture Restaurant + Lounge - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Portland , atly.comAtly blog; marks venue as accommodating GF with trained staff and some cross-contamination risk; GF menu available.fetched 2026-05-15

Vegan

confidence 0.65 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

A separate vegan menu is available with clearly labeled options. HappyCow reviews indicate the head chef is vegan and staff are knowledgeable. The kitchen is shared with meat dishes, so cross-contamination risk exists.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

[1] aggregatorDeparture Restaurant and Lounge - Portland Oregon Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listing; separate vegan menu, clearly labeled, head chef vegan, one review claims entire restaurant is GF.fetched 2026-05-15

Vegetarian

confidence 0.50 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Vegetarian options are available and marked on the menu, based on HappyCow listing. No detailed structural information about dedicated equipment or prep areas.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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