Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Excellent, local coffee roaster - and such a nice walk to start the day!
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StExcellent, local coffee roaster - and such a nice walk to start the day!
This is Donna's favorite coffee shop - you might just run into her and Tabor on their way!
40 locals recommend
Common Grounds Coffeehouse
4321 SE Hawthorne BlvdThis is Donna's favorite coffee shop - you might just run into her and Tabor on their way!
Cultured Caveman
4031 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardPaleo restaurant? So Portland!
Consistently #1 rated Thai in Portland! Get there early and be prepared to wait - find a bar nearby!
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StConsistently #1 rated Thai in Portland! Get there early and be prepared to wait - find a bar nearby!
Mi Mero Mole
32 NW 5th AveHome made tortillas!!
Try Ethiopian - because, why not, you're in Portland!
35 locals recommend
Bete-Lukas | Ethiopian Restaurant
2504 SE 50th AveTry Ethiopian - because, why not, you're in Portland!
Phở Hùng
4717 SE Powell BlvdExcellent pho with no nonsense service - great for lunch!
Rogue Pearl Public House
1339 NW Flanders StCheck out Rogue brewing!!
Pho Van
1919 SE 82nd AveExcellent pho - great when you find yourself hungry on 82nd
Mirakutei Sushi & Ramen
536 E Burnside StSushi and ramen plus friendly, efficient service
Yataimura Maru
3810 SE Division StAmazing happy hour specials and terrific cocktails!
B & I
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland's best chicken and waffles!
Amazing flavor combinations! Save room for Salt & Straw or build up an appetite waiting in line! Skip the line altogether by committing to a pint!
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StAmazing flavor combinations! Save room for Salt & Straw or build up an appetite waiting in line! Skip the line altogether by committing to a pint!
Portland's best happy hour - $5 wood fired margherita pizzas and $3 pints - can't go wrong!
173 locals recommend
Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AvePortland's best happy hour - $5 wood fired margherita pizzas and $3 pints - can't go wrong!
One of the best Mediterranean restaurants in Portland. Reasonably priced and delicious fresh bread!
19 locals recommend
Riyadh's Lebanese Restaurant
1318 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of the best Mediterranean restaurants in Portland. Reasonably priced and delicious fresh bread!
Kalé
50 SW Pine StExcellent Japanese curry - take out available
Elephants Delicatessen
115 NW 22nd AveGreat place for quick serve takeaway food and dessert
Noraneko
1430 SE Water AveJapanese ramen shop open until 2am!
Pyro Pizza
1207 SE Hawthorne BlvdWood-fired pizza from a food cart!
Noho's Hawaiian Cafe
4627 NE Fremont StHawaiian cuisine in a great neighborhood
The Waffle Window
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdTerrific waffles ordered from a window!
Tiny hamburgers for omnivores and vegetarians alike! Great local beers at decent prices and amazing truffle fries!
57 locals recommend
Little Big Burger - Division
3810 SE Division StTiny hamburgers for omnivores and vegetarians alike! Great local beers at decent prices and amazing truffle fries!
When you find yourself in the mood for fake Mexican served by super-friendly wait staff - this is the place to go!
The Original Taco House
3255 NE 82nd AveWhen you find yourself in the mood for fake Mexican served by super-friendly wait staff - this is the place to go!
Foster Burger
5339 SE Foster RdExcellent burgers and drinks
Xico
3715 SE Division StExcellent Mexican food and an awesome patio!
St. Honoré Bakery SE Division
3333 SE Division StExcellent French-style bakery - don't miss!
Ate-Oh-Ate
2454 E Burnside StHawaiian fusion feed - good eats!
Mama Mia Trattoria
439 SW 2nd AveDecent little Italian restaurant in the heart of the city
Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd AveExcellent brunch!
A popular restaurant and bakery, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdA popular restaurant and bakery, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
There are a large number of food carts here and a tented area with tables.
22 locals recommend
a la Carts Food Pavilion
4926 Southeast Division StreetThere are a large number of food carts here and a tented area with tables.
Good Coffee
4747 SE Division StA new coffee shop on the strip with modern ambiance.
Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division StRegional pizza chain with excellent pizza by the slice
It's in the name! But really it's a pretty decent restaurant with a good cocktail menu
27 locals recommend
Sunshine Tavern
3111 Southeast Division StreetIt's in the name! But really it's a pretty decent restaurant with a good cocktail menu
A must-go for people with kids - they let you cook your own pancakes at the table - how fun is that?!
73 locals recommend
Slappy Cakes
4246 SE Belmont StA must-go for people with kids - they let you cook your own pancakes at the table - how fun is that?!
Drinks & Nightlife
Whiskey Soda Lounge
3131 SE Division StPerfect place to wait for Pok Pok!
Excellent beer on tap and great bar food - can't go wrong!
126 locals recommend
Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell BlvdExcellent beer on tap and great bar food - can't go wrong!
Over 50 beers on tap and a beer list that changes daily - it's a must-see!
60 locals recommend
Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery
928 SE 9th AveOver 50 beers on tap and a beer list that changes daily - it's a must-see!
Great place for meeting larger groups and top-notch beer on tap
43 locals recommend
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
915 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat place for meeting larger groups and top-notch beer on tap
Eastside Distilling
1512 SE 7th AveDistillery!
Whisky in a fancy library where your drinks are made at your table? Yes please but be prepared to wait!
126 locals recommend
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StWhisky in a fancy library where your drinks are made at your table? Yes please but be prepared to wait!
Brewer of sour-style beers - good if you're into that kind of thing
105 locals recommend
Cascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont StBrewer of sour-style beers - good if you're into that kind of thing
North Bar
5008 SE Division StGreat food and drinks!
The Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division StHip tavern with small plates and good beer
Where else can you go for tapas served Portuguese style?
6 locals recommend
Fado Portuguese Kitchen & Bar
4612 SE Hawthorne BlvdWhere else can you go for tapas served Portuguese style?
Shopping
Lounge Lizard
1426 SE Hawthorne BlvdVintage store with all the good things!!
Vintage Pink
2500 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat for vintage furniture and clothes
Biggest independent used and new bookstore in the country! Don't miss it!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StBiggest independent used and new bookstore in the country! Don't miss it!
General household goods, clothes and food - it's your everything store and in walking distance!
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdGeneral household goods, clothes and food - it's your everything store and in walking distance!
Sightseeing
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveFun hands-on museum for the whole family
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful gardens in a large, natural park setting
Excellent views of the city and a great example of Portland architecture
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrExcellent views of the city and a great example of Portland architecture
Chinese gardens taking up a whole city block. Don't miss the guided tours!
405 locals recommend
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StChinese gardens taking up a whole city block. Don't miss the guided tours!
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyFun market stalls from a variety of vendors
Arts & Culture
Clinton Street Theater
2522 SE Clinton StSaturday night Rocky Horror Picture Show!