Paul and Whit's guidebook
Food scene
Stylish eatery with a bar where Argentine-inspired NW fare is cooked on a wood-fired grill. Since COVID, they now take reservations. Be sure to book a reservation unless you don’t mind waiting hours for a table. The Whey Bar is in the back - great for a cocktail if you have to wait for a table.
192 locals recommend
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdStylish eatery with a bar where Argentine-inspired NW fare is cooked on a wood-fired grill. Since COVID, they now take reservations. Be sure to book a reservation unless you don’t mind waiting hours for a table. The Whey Bar is in the back - great for a cocktail if you have to wait for a table.
Excellent neighborhood coffee spot offering pastries, sandwiches, and alcohol.
51 locals recommend
TwentySix Cafe
2723 NE 7th AveExcellent neighborhood coffee spot offering pastries, sandwiches, and alcohol.
All-day cafe serving simple food from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Currently open for takeout and indoor dining.
11 locals recommend
Cafe Olli
3925 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardAll-day cafe serving simple food from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Currently open for takeout and indoor dining.
Modern Thai eatery serving creative BBQ & craft cocktails including tiki drinks in traditional mugs.
142 locals recommend
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Modern Thai eatery serving creative BBQ & craft cocktails including tiki drinks in traditional mugs.
Darling neighborhood pizza shop serving salads, side dishes, with wine, beer, and full bar.
19 locals recommend
The Pocket Pub
2719 NE 7th AveDarling neighborhood pizza shop serving salads, side dishes, with wine, beer, and full bar.
Killer Burger
4644 NE Sandy BlvdGigantic burgers and greasy fries.
Creative cocktails & upscale small plates are offered at this rustic bar with a covered patio.
62 locals recommend
Free House
1325 NE Fremont StCreative cocktails & upscale small plates are offered at this rustic bar with a covered patio.
Whey Bar
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdBar located behind Ox. They craft excellent cocktails.
Lottie & Zula's
120-A NE Russell StSouthern New England style grinders, sandwiches & deli fare.
Brunch spot serving fried chicken and waffles. E Burnside location is the original and best.
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StBrunch spot serving fried chicken and waffles. E Burnside location is the original and best.
Another iconic brunch spot located in the lobby of the Embassy Suites downtown.
108 locals recommend
Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd AveAnother iconic brunch spot located in the lobby of the Embassy Suites downtown.
Bamboo Sushi is the world's first sustainable sushi restaurant. The Green Machine with Albacore should not be missed!
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveBamboo Sushi is the world's first sustainable sushi restaurant. The Green Machine with Albacore should not be missed!
Queen of Sheba is an Ethiopian restaurant, and staple for family-style African dishes, including vegetarian options, housed in simple surroundings.
26 locals recommend
Queen of Sheba Restaurant
2413 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdQueen of Sheba is an Ethiopian restaurant, and staple for family-style African dishes, including vegetarian options, housed in simple surroundings.
Cannabis
Jayne Recreational and Medical Marijuana Dispensary - Portland
2145 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLocal cannabis dispensary
Sightseeing
The largest urban park in a major city in the USA. It has more than 50 miles for hiking and biking trails in this forest.
90 locals recommend
Forest Park
The largest urban park in a major city in the USA. It has more than 50 miles for hiking and biking trails in this forest.
Largest independent bookstore in the world. Don't get lost!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StLargest independent bookstore in the world. Don't get lost!
A rose garden in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, United States. There are over 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 varieties.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveA rose garden in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, United States. There are over 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 varieties.
Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveMany styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.
Open every Saturday morning/afternoon. Go hungry, and you will have many options for a hot, delicious meal.
123 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AveOpen every Saturday morning/afternoon. Go hungry, and you will have many options for a hot, delicious meal.
An outdoor arts and crafts market downtown. It is the largest continuously operated outdoor market in the United States.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyAn outdoor arts and crafts market downtown. It is the largest continuously operated outdoor market in the United States.
Neighborhoods
Mississippi Ave is great for a stroll for shopping, eating, and drinking. Be sure to check out Prost!, and the adjacent food cart pod. Matt’s BBQ is the best; they own Eem.
31 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueMississippi Ave is great for a stroll for shopping, eating, and drinking. Be sure to check out Prost!, and the adjacent food cart pod. Matt’s BBQ is the best; they own Eem.
Monthly art walks every last Thursday. Full of shops, restaurants, and bars. Check out Bamboo Sushi (world’s first sustainable sushi restaurant) and Guardino Gallery for local artists’ work.
205 locals recommend
Alberta Arts District
Monthly art walks every last Thursday. Full of shops, restaurants, and bars. Check out Bamboo Sushi (world’s first sustainable sushi restaurant) and Guardino Gallery for local artists’ work.
Great for a stroll for shopping, eating, and drinking. Be sure to check out ¿Por Qué No? for street tacos.
37 locals recommend
Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardGreat for a stroll for shopping, eating, and drinking. Be sure to check out ¿Por Qué No? for street tacos.
Great for a stroll for shopping, eating, and drinking. Go to Powell’s, as it’s the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world.
264 locals recommend
Pearl District
Great for a stroll for shopping, eating, and drinking. Go to Powell’s, as it’s the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world.