Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Great for lunch, friendly staff, offers a great glimpse into a 'locals' experience in Portland
162 locals recommend
P's & Q's Market
1301 NE Dekum StGreat for lunch, friendly staff, offers a great glimpse into a 'locals' experience in Portland
A wonderful higher-end restaurant with great food and a moody (romantic) atmosphere. We love sitting on the patio in the summmer... Reservations recommended.
131 locals recommend
Firehouse Restaurant
711 NE Dekum StA wonderful higher-end restaurant with great food and a moody (romantic) atmosphere. We love sitting on the patio in the summmer... Reservations recommended.
Really GOOD COFFEE. Decadent pastries... And my favorite "breakfast plate" around (eggs, greens, bacon, brioche toast, fruit, annnnnd cheese!)
Highly recommended for the morning meal.
155 locals recommend
Woodlawn Coffee & Pastry
808 NE Dekum StReally GOOD COFFEE. Decadent pastries... And my favorite "breakfast plate" around (eggs, greens, bacon, brioche toast, fruit, annnnnd cheese!)
Highly recommended for the morning meal.
A nice walk past the park, and very yummy tamales and Mexican fare. Casual & delicious with a huge outdoor seating area.
72 locals recommend
Tamale Boy Russell
668 N Russell StA nice walk past the park, and very yummy tamales and Mexican fare. Casual & delicious with a huge outdoor seating area.
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveGreat Sushi.
Amazing breakfast / lunch spot. My favorite in all of Portland, actually. It's quite hip...order at the counter...drink out of a jar. Veggies are from a local organic farm & they have baked goods!
240 locals recommend
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveAmazing breakfast / lunch spot. My favorite in all of Portland, actually. It's quite hip...order at the counter...drink out of a jar. Veggies are from a local organic farm & they have baked goods!
A really good burger that is actually healthy! They have options for all manifestations of food sensitivities. Gluten free, no prob! Vegan, Dairy free, paleo, no prob! SE Belmont location too..
42 locals recommend
Dick's Kitchen SE
A really good burger that is actually healthy! They have options for all manifestations of food sensitivities. Gluten free, no prob! Vegan, Dairy free, paleo, no prob! SE Belmont location too..
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is always packed with beer lovers! They offer a brew pub type menu with burgers, fries, onion rings, you know...Mostly, they have REALLY GOOD BEER.
278 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StThis place is always packed with beer lovers! They offer a brew pub type menu with burgers, fries, onion rings, you know...Mostly, they have REALLY GOOD BEER.
Portland style Mexican Food we love. Very fun atmosphere, casual & located on a great street to walk around.
342 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AvePortland style Mexican Food we love. Very fun atmosphere, casual & located on a great street to walk around.
See a show while you're in town! Check out their calendar for upcoming concerts. Also, just a fun bar, with a great outdoor area.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveSee a show while you're in town! Check out their calendar for upcoming concerts. Also, just a fun bar, with a great outdoor area.
Everything Else
Upcycles
5516 NE 16th AveRent a bike!
Tea Bar
1615 NE Killingsworth StCute tea shop! A bit of a walk, but worth it.
This is a great park for picnicing, for running, for kids, or for laying under a shady tree to read a book.
18 locals recommend
Woodlawn Park Amphitheatre
6854 NE Claremont AveThis is a great park for picnicing, for running, for kids, or for laying under a shady tree to read a book.
A peaceful place to spend an afternoon, next to the Portland Rose Garden.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveA peaceful place to spend an afternoon, next to the Portland Rose Garden.
Shopping
Record shop! Very thoughtful collection of vinyl, don't miss it if you're into LP's.
52 locals recommend
Mississippi Records
5202 N Albina AveRecord shop! Very thoughtful collection of vinyl, don't miss it if you're into LP's.
My favorite women's clothing, lifestyle shop in town. Features small designers, and very thoughtfully made / crafted pieces. Modern and vintage collide. It's adorable.
43 locals recommend
PALACE
2205 E Burnside StMy favorite women's clothing, lifestyle shop in town. Features small designers, and very thoughtfully made / crafted pieces. Modern and vintage collide. It's adorable.
Sightseeing
There is a beautiful view of they whole city of Portland from the grounds of this famous and very impressive mansion built around 1900. For those who love a bit of history.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrThere is a beautiful view of they whole city of Portland from the grounds of this famous and very impressive mansion built around 1900. For those who love a bit of history.
This is a gorgeous park high on a hill in Portland's east side. Standing atop Mt Tabor, one can see whole city, and see how so many homes are nestled amongst trees. Great hiking trails too!
420 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
This is a gorgeous park high on a hill in Portland's east side. Standing atop Mt Tabor, one can see whole city, and see how so many homes are nestled amongst trees. Great hiking trails too!