Guidebook for Portland - TheStayPortland.com
Food Scene
The best tacos in town. Don't let the long lines scare you away. It moves fast and is totally worth the wait! Great margaritas too :)) You can order over the phone or online. Pickup your order or grab a table once its ready!
342 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveThe best tacos in town. Don't let the long lines scare you away. It moves fast and is totally worth the wait! Great margaritas too :)) You can order over the phone or online. Pickup your order or grab a table once its ready!
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StYummiest Donuts in town!
Iconic Portland Ice Cream Spot. Lavender-Honey is our favorite flavor :)
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIconic Portland Ice Cream Spot. Lavender-Honey is our favorite flavor :)
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveBest Sushi in Town!
Seriously delicious take on Thai food with BBQ influence. You won't be disappointed! Walkable too!
142 locals recommend
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Seriously delicious take on Thai food with BBQ influence. You won't be disappointed! Walkable too!
Just a block away and very much worth the wait. Careful - they tend to sell out quickly! You may need to call ahead and order or get on a list. We haven't quite figured this out yet.
72 locals recommend
Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi AveJust a block away and very much worth the wait. Careful - they tend to sell out quickly! You may need to call ahead and order or get on a list. We haven't quite figured this out yet.
The Fresh Pot
4001 N Mississippi AveGreat coffee just a block away!
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StMost gorgeous breakfast ever? Yep.
Bernstein's Bagels
816 N Russell StGreat bagel spot for takeout meals!
Amazing breakfast sandwiches! 3330 N Mississippi St - there’s also one in SE Portland :)
65 locals recommend
Fried Egg I'm In Love
3549 SE Hawthorne BlvdAmazing breakfast sandwiches! 3330 N Mississippi St - there’s also one in SE Portland :)
The 1905
830 N Shaver StAwesome patio and seriously great pizza!
Great wings and the sweet potato fries are bomb!
74 locals recommend
Fire On the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Interstate
4225 N Interstate AveGreat wings and the sweet potato fries are bomb!
Tartuca
Fresh and creative Italian fusion.
Definitely a favorite. Best lamb ever. Honestly it's all insanely good. Great for lunch or dinner.
40 locals recommend
Shalom Y'all SE - Eastside Location
117 SE Taylor StDefinitely a favorite. Best lamb ever. Honestly it's all insanely good. Great for lunch or dinner.
Bastion Coffee Roasters
New spot that's got some great coffee!
DesiPDX
4233 N Mississippi AveYummy Indian food cart.
Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AvePeople swear this is the best pizza around.
Mee-Sen Thai Eatery
3924 N Mississippi AveSuper authentic Thai street style
Kate's Ice Cream
Plant-based ice cream!
On the spendy and fancier side, but well worth it. They used to be just down the street, but moved to SE Portland. Still worth the drive.
20 locals recommend
Quaintrelle
2032 Southeast Clinton StreetOn the spendy and fancier side, but well worth it. They used to be just down the street, but moved to SE Portland. Still worth the drive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Voted number one outdoor patio by Portland Monthly Magazine and a great spot for checking out some awesome live music.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveVoted number one outdoor patio by Portland Monthly Magazine and a great spot for checking out some awesome live music.
Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StNice views of the city and excellent beer and eats!
Iconic Portland German brewhaus. Great patio. In the summertime we love grabbing food from the food carts and enjoying a beer.
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveIconic Portland German brewhaus. Great patio. In the summertime we love grabbing food from the food carts and enjoying a beer.
Amazing drinks, fresh oysters, great patio. We love this spot for late night dining and relaxing by the fire.
138 locals recommend
Interurban
4057 N Mississippi AveAmazing drinks, fresh oysters, great patio. We love this spot for late night dining and relaxing by the fire.
Excellent brewery just a couple of blocks away. Some of the best outdoor seating all year round!
98 locals recommend
StormBreaker Brewing
832 N Beech StExcellent brewery just a couple of blocks away. Some of the best outdoor seating all year round!
Saraveza
1004 N Killingsworth StGreat spot to try a bunch of different beers with excellent service.
Bartini
2108 NW Glisan StOne of the best happy hours in the city!
Just a block away with lots of beers and ciders to choose from. Super friendly staff.
15 locals recommend
Bridgetown Beerhouse
915 N Shaver StJust a block away with lots of beers and ciders to choose from. Super friendly staff.
Really cool bar with amazing fish tanks. Drinks are very handmade with all fresh squeezed juices!
37 locals recommend
Moloko
3967 N Mississippi AveReally cool bar with amazing fish tanks. Drinks are very handmade with all fresh squeezed juices!
Portal Tea Company (formerly Tea Chai Te)
So many chai's to choose from! Bubble tea too :)
Great selections at this local wine shop. Go for a tasting!
Ora et Labora Wine Shop and Vinum Lounge Event Space
Great selections at this local wine shop. Go for a tasting!
Sightseeing
Hike up to Pittock Mansion and enjoy the amazing views of the city. The trails are beautiful and the house is pretty epic. It's worth the ticket to gain entry.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrHike up to Pittock Mansion and enjoy the amazing views of the city. The trails are beautiful and the house is pretty epic. It's worth the ticket to gain entry.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyPerfect place to walk by the river!
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwySaturday and Sunday. Lots of fun.
Springwater Corridor Trail
8738 SE 19th AveAmazing biking and walking trail.
Mount Tabor
Really beautiful park with great views of the city.
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StBeautiful city park with great pond and bird life.
Parks & Nature
Bring a blanket and take in amazing river/city vistas, sunsets and city lights.
64 locals recommend
Mocks Crest
2206 N Skidmore CtBring a blanket and take in amazing river/city vistas, sunsets and city lights.
Seriously, seriously gorgeous. Best July through September. Insane view of the Columbia Gorge and gorgeous beach with great swimming. Head to the clothing optional section if you dare! ;)
28 locals recommend
Rooster Rock State Park
Seriously, seriously gorgeous. Best July through September. Insane view of the Columbia Gorge and gorgeous beach with great swimming. Head to the clothing optional section if you dare! ;)
Check out the gorgeous rose gardens and fountain! Great running spot as well.
154 locals recommend
Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks WayCheck out the gorgeous rose gardens and fountain! Great running spot as well.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveSo beautiful, you won't want to miss it.
One of the biggest city parks in the nation! So many incredible trails.
31 locals recommend
Forest Park
One of the biggest city parks in the nation! So many incredible trails.
Arts & Culture
Disjecta usually has a great line-up of local and international artists. Large space that is easily accessible via the MAX Yellow line. Walk around Kenton while you're there. There's some cute shops.
40 locals recommend
Oregon Contemporary
8371 N Interstate AveDisjecta usually has a great line-up of local and international artists. Large space that is easily accessible via the MAX Yellow line. Walk around Kenton while you're there. There's some cute shops.
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveCheck out the latest exhibit and $5 Fridays!
Froelick Gallery
714 NW Davis StGreat gallery down in the Pearl District. Lots of other galleries nearby too!
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave$5 soaking tub! Great place to see a movie too!
Elizabeth Leach Gallery
417 NW 9th AveGreat PDX Gallery!
Shopping
This is by far our favorite vintage spot in the city. If we ever need a gift, we stop into Workshop Vintage. Say hello to Audra and Nate, the owners. Their friendly smiles and passion for craftsmanship and fun vintage finds are worth the visit, alone.
12 locals recommend
Workshop Vintage
4011 N Williams AveThis is by far our favorite vintage spot in the city. If we ever need a gift, we stop into Workshop Vintage. Say hello to Audra and Nate, the owners. Their friendly smiles and passion for craftsmanship and fun vintage finds are worth the visit, alone.
This adorable nursery carries amazing plants and homewares. Just walking around the store and beautiful new greenhouse is a total pleasure.
40 locals recommend
Pistils Nursery
3811 N Mississippi AveThis adorable nursery carries amazing plants and homewares. Just walking around the store and beautiful new greenhouse is a total pleasure.
Paxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveSuper cool. Think taxidermy, shells, minerals and Venus fly traps.
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StLargest independent bookstore in the country. Get lost!
Worn Path
4007 N Mississippi AveVery Portland ;)
Super cute salt and chocolate shop. Great for gifts!
32 locals recommend
The Meadow - N Mississippi Ave.
3731 N Mississippi AveSuper cute salt and chocolate shop. Great for gifts!
Essentials
Great local spot to pick up some fresh produce and yummy snacks and groceries for your stay.
88 locals recommend
Cherry Sprout Produce
722 N Sumner StGreat local spot to pick up some fresh produce and yummy snacks and groceries for your stay.
Portland's Favorite Market Chain. Think Whole Foods but more Local.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StPortland's Favorite Market Chain. Think Whole Foods but more Local.
Has Wifi and a cute cafe, making laundry day just that much better :) Call ahead they have limited hours now.
103 locals recommend
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StHas Wifi and a cute cafe, making laundry day just that much better :) Call ahead they have limited hours now.
Great place to pick up a bottle of wine, toiletries, smokes, or anything else you might find at a convenient store. Not cheap, but very convenient!
10 locals recommend
NU RITE WAY FOOD CENTER
3965 N Mississippi AveGreat place to pick up a bottle of wine, toiletries, smokes, or anything else you might find at a convenient store. Not cheap, but very convenient!
Great place to catch a yoga class or jump into a boot camp and move that body!
6 locals recommend
Flex & Flow
1461 N Skidmore StGreat place to catch a yoga class or jump into a boot camp and move that body!
Hot yoga but some classes aren't too hot. Pretty easy walk and great instructors!
14 locals recommend
Yoga for Life
714 N Fremont StHot yoga but some classes aren't too hot. Pretty easy walk and great instructors!