I dunno, I go to Seattle multiple times during the year (used to go even more often) and I’ve always ate fairly well up there.

I actually think that a lot of the cuisines Seattle does well, Portland does well also like Vietnamese and Ethiopian and sushi. I’ve had some good Italian and French food in Seattle also. Seattle really excels at seafood and the oyster bars are great. Better Indian and Chinese than Portland.

Portland seems like it used to be more of a bargain for good food compared to Seattle but I wouldn’t say that’s always true today. Portland’s best restaurants are often close to as expensive as Seattle except for the really high end places in Seattle.

Edit: I’m getting downvoted for just saying I’ve liked eating in Seattle?