Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Breakfast - Great food and bloody marys.
Right around the corner from our home - go early and put your name down!
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StBreakfast - Great food and bloody marys.
Right around the corner from our home - go early and put your name down!
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StAmazing for BBQ Dinner
Swiss Hibiscus
4950 NE 14th AveDelicious Swiss & Hawaiian food steps from your door.
Great place to order pizza from - they also deliver beer!
44 locals recommend
HOTLIPS Pizza - Killingsworth
5440 NE 33rd AveGreat place to order pizza from - they also deliver beer!
Vita Cafe
3023 Northeast Alberta StreetGreat happy hour!
Thai Noon Restaurant
2635 NE Alberta StGreat for take out.
Very well known establishment in Oregon and the PNW. They have countless venues and restaurants - each unique with it's own menu, eclectic decor and story behind the location. Great local beer.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveVery well known establishment in Oregon and the PNW. They have countless venues and restaurants - each unique with it's own menu, eclectic decor and story behind the location. Great local beer.
Legend
1203 NE Alberta StGood little cafe for a quick coffee and bagel.
Don't wait in line at a "popular" Portland brunch spot - Go here for amazing service and AWESOME country style brunch.
66 locals recommend
Miss Delta Restaurant and Bar
3950 N Mississippi AveDon't wait in line at a "popular" Portland brunch spot - Go here for amazing service and AWESOME country style brunch.
If you like Sushi, this is one of the freshest places you can get it here in Portland. 100% sustainable and 110% delicious.
A bit spendy so would be great for a date or your "fun" night out.
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveIf you like Sushi, this is one of the freshest places you can get it here in Portland. 100% sustainable and 110% delicious.
A bit spendy so would be great for a date or your "fun" night out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StFun for drinks and a rooftop patio - Great happy hour!
Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StFun place to watch live music and sit out on the covered patio.
Classic "NW" brewery (and one of the most well-known) from Bend, Oregon. Great food and fun to explore the Pearl Distrcit.
142 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
210 NW 11th AveClassic "NW" brewery (and one of the most well-known) from Bend, Oregon. Great food and fun to explore the Pearl Distrcit.
Bin 21
5011 Northeast 21st AvenueFun for a glass of wine or a wine flight.
I would NOT recommend this for dinner. BUT - i highly recommend for Happy Hour in the bar! Go early and get a spot by the window and enjoy the $5 eats and amazing view!
Check out their wine special
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveI would NOT recommend this for dinner. BUT - i highly recommend for Happy Hour in the bar! Go early and get a spot by the window and enjoy the $5 eats and amazing view!
Check out their wine special
Looking to just drink some beer and sit in the sun? Head to this German-styled bar and order up a "DAS BOOT" of your favorite german beer.
Local tip: Don't take you hands off the boot or set down.
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveLooking to just drink some beer and sit in the sun? Head to this German-styled bar and order up a "DAS BOOT" of your favorite german beer.
Local tip: Don't take you hands off the boot or set down.
Everything Else
Fun area to walk around, eat lunch and explore the more "spendy" but adorable shops.
264 locals recommend
Pearl District
Fun area to walk around, eat lunch and explore the more "spendy" but adorable shops.
23rd has just about everything! Wonderful and humble restaurants, affordable shopping and an awesome night life.
239 locals recommend
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd Avenue23rd has just about everything! Wonderful and humble restaurants, affordable shopping and an awesome night life.
Walk along the waterfront and take in the sights of Bridge City.
91 locals recommend
Waterfront Park Trail,
209 Waterfront Park TrailWalk along the waterfront and take in the sights of Bridge City.
IF you are looking for a hiking/swimming adventure - you MUST go here. Leave early as it is a bit of a drive - but well worth it! The bluest pools of water and an incredibly serene environment.
Three Pools
IF you are looking for a hiking/swimming adventure - you MUST go here. Leave early as it is a bit of a drive - but well worth it! The bluest pools of water and an incredibly serene environment.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveBuy your dinner supplies here!
Great little co-op for organic fruits and veggies.
Note: If you are looking for more of a selection check out Safeway on MLK or New Seasons on 33rd.
195 locals recommend
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StGreat little co-op for organic fruits and veggies.
Note: If you are looking for more of a selection check out Safeway on MLK or New Seasons on 33rd.
Shopping
My favorite shop on Alberta! Great for gifts and fun little plants!
13 locals recommend
DIGS Inside & Out
8301 SE 13th AveMy favorite shop on Alberta! Great for gifts and fun little plants!
Entertainment & Activities
One of THE most popular Ice Creameries in Portland and possibly the country. YOU MUST GOT HERE - but beware of the line.
Insider tip: If you get a pint from the freezer you can SKIP the line!
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StOne of THE most popular Ice Creameries in Portland and possibly the country. YOU MUST GOT HERE - but beware of the line.
Insider tip: If you get a pint from the freezer you can SKIP the line!
Sightseeing
Go here for fun hiking that is close to the city. You can go in the morning and then hop down to 23rd to enjoy lunch or shopping.
90 locals recommend
Forest Park
Go here for fun hiking that is close to the city. You can go in the morning and then hop down to 23rd to enjoy lunch or shopping.
Walk up and down Alberta street and you will find tons of shops, bars and restaurants.
117 locals recommend
Northeast Alberta Street
Northeast Alberta StreetWalk up and down Alberta street and you will find tons of shops, bars and restaurants.
Another fun little neighborhood to walk up and down. Great shops and restaurants. Very good place for happy hour/dinner and a nice evening stroll.
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueAnother fun little neighborhood to walk up and down. Great shops and restaurants. Very good place for happy hour/dinner and a nice evening stroll.