Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Only 1&1/2 blocks away from us is one of our favorite, affordable and fun Mexican restaurants! We usually try to hit happy hour when we go and if the temperature is right we like to sit on the colorful patio in back...Wonderful, friendly staff, tasty food, margaritas and more!
59 locals recommend
Cha Cha Cha Taqueria
3433 SE Hawthorne BlvdOnly 1&1/2 blocks away from us is one of our favorite, affordable and fun Mexican restaurants! We usually try to hit happy hour when we go and if the temperature is right we like to sit on the colorful patio in back...Wonderful, friendly staff, tasty food, margaritas and more!
Amazing food, breakfast's to write home about and super friendly, gentle people! Now open for dinner too!
43 locals recommend
John Street Cafe
8338 N Lombard StAmazing food, breakfast's to write home about and super friendly, gentle people! Now open for dinner too!
Great deli shop and eatery just 2 blocks away! Delicious food and fun vibe!
19 locals recommend
East Side Deli on Lombard
4823 N Lombard StGreat deli shop and eatery just 2 blocks away! Delicious food and fun vibe!
Delicious, fresh seafood entrees, fish and chips and chowder in an old fashioned, charming setting!
36 locals recommend
Fishwife | Seafood Restaurant
5328 N Lombard StDelicious, fresh seafood entrees, fish and chips and chowder in an old fashioned, charming setting!
Great coffee, cocktails, art gallery and friendly baristas! Contemporary feel, nice space, relaxed energy...Cool!
12 locals recommend
Fourth Estate
7373 N Burlington AveGreat coffee, cocktails, art gallery and friendly baristas! Contemporary feel, nice space, relaxed energy...Cool!
This place is totally worth the drive! There are 2 locations actually- the other one is on SE Grand Ave.
It's family owned and has Super wonderful excellent Lebanese and Mediterranean food! So good
125 locals recommend
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayThis place is totally worth the drive! There are 2 locations actually- the other one is on SE Grand Ave.
It's family owned and has Super wonderful excellent Lebanese and Mediterranean food! So good
This is the original location -If you want incredibly delicious Lebanese and Mediterranean food, this family owned place is tops! I think I need to go back soon! The fresh baked bread is so good!
125 locals recommend
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayThis is the original location -If you want incredibly delicious Lebanese and Mediterranean food, this family owned place is tops! I think I need to go back soon! The fresh baked bread is so good!
Nice, bright, pleasant coffee-shop in nearby Kenton with good coffee, pastries, art to look at and plenty of room. When I'm in Kenton, I enjoy dropping in for a cup-Nice place to meet a friend too!
100 locals recommend
Posies Bakery & Cafe
8208 N Denver AveNice, bright, pleasant coffee-shop in nearby Kenton with good coffee, pastries, art to look at and plenty of room. When I'm in Kenton, I enjoy dropping in for a cup-Nice place to meet a friend too!
The closest coffee shop in the Portsmouth neighborhood is only 3 blocks away, serves great coffees, has plenty of room for working on projects & plays great music (both analog and digital)! I love the large open, bright space and Chris, the owner, is a super friendly guy! You can also find great pastries, bagels, juices and sodas. It's family friendly with crayons for the kids and a very chill vibe.
No Wave Coffee
7510 N Portsmouth AveThe closest coffee shop in the Portsmouth neighborhood is only 3 blocks away, serves great coffees, has plenty of room for working on projects & plays great music (both analog and digital)! I love the large open, bright space and Chris, the owner, is a super friendly guy! You can also find great pastries, bagels, juices and sodas. It's family friendly with crayons for the kids and a very chill vibe.
A fun, lively brewery in a cool neighborhood know as Woodlawn..We go over there occasionally and always enjoy the food, brews and busy atmosphere..
278 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StA fun, lively brewery in a cool neighborhood know as Woodlawn..We go over there occasionally and always enjoy the food, brews and busy atmosphere..
Vagabond
4828 North Lombard StreetOMG! We are so happy to have this new addition to the neighborhood! This is a wonderful Italian restaurant where they make their own fresh pasta and mozzarella! It's open for lunch and dinner and they feature several choices of delicious entrees, sandwiches and salads! They also have a nice selection of wines, beer and other beverages. I can't wait to try a few more items on their menu! I would get there early for lunch or dinner unless you don't mind waiting in line a bit..You order and pay at the counter, so we'll see how they handle the summer months because it's already growing in popularity! The food is worth it though!
47 locals recommend
Gabagool
7955 N Lombard StOMG! We are so happy to have this new addition to the neighborhood! This is a wonderful Italian restaurant where they make their own fresh pasta and mozzarella! It's open for lunch and dinner and they feature several choices of delicious entrees, sandwiches and salads! They also have a nice selection of wines, beer and other beverages. I can't wait to try a few more items on their menu! I would get there early for lunch or dinner unless you don't mind waiting in line a bit..You order and pay at the counter, so we'll see how they handle the summer months because it's already growing in popularity! The food is worth it though!
Everything Else
Salon Borealis
6507 North Princeton StreetCreative, fun, beautiful hair salon -Great cuts and color!
Real film, cameras, developing for both digital and and more
12 locals recommend
Blue Moon Camera & Machine
8417 N Lombard StReal film, cameras, developing for both digital and and more
copying, faxing, mailing, computers, design, printing, office supplies, everything you need for taking care of business-And friendly down to earth staff!
Copy Pilot
4784 N Lombard Stcopying, faxing, mailing, computers, design, printing, office supplies, everything you need for taking care of business-And friendly down to earth staff!
Beautiful park to ride a bike through or take a picnic! Live music in the Summer!
19 locals recommend
Kenton Park
8417 N Brandon AveBeautiful park to ride a bike through or take a picnic! Live music in the Summer!
Beautiful Park under the Famous St John's Bridge! Great place to stroll, ride a bike, take a picnic and watch the boats go by and the Willamette river flow! Several music festivals in the Summer!
186 locals recommend
Cathedral Park
Beautiful Park under the Famous St John's Bridge! Great place to stroll, ride a bike, take a picnic and watch the boats go by and the Willamette river flow! Several music festivals in the Summer!
Get your veggies and fruit at this down to earth produce stand, but there's much more! Outdoor food carts, live music, bonfires, covered eating areas and Captured by Porches microbrews! Really fun!
16 locals recommend
Kruger's Farm Market
7316 North Lombard StreetGet your veggies and fruit at this down to earth produce stand, but there's much more! Outdoor food carts, live music, bonfires, covered eating areas and Captured by Porches microbrews! Really fun!
It's easy to meditate and become one with nature in this sanctuary! The koi ponds, zen rock gardens and lovely architecture will put you in a state of peace and contemplation...ahh..
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveIt's easy to meditate and become one with nature in this sanctuary! The koi ponds, zen rock gardens and lovely architecture will put you in a state of peace and contemplation...ahh..
See the mighty Columbia River and the incredible scenery along the way! Another great place to go hiking and take a picnic or find a nice place to eat for an easy day trip outside of Portland!
236 locals recommend
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
See the mighty Columbia River and the incredible scenery along the way! Another great place to go hiking and take a picnic or find a nice place to eat for an easy day trip outside of Portland!
U of P is our local University & neighbor! There is a lot of positive energy going on there & the students & staff contribute a richness & diversity
to the community which
we appreciate!
39 locals recommend
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette BlvdU of P is our local University & neighbor! There is a lot of positive energy going on there & the students & staff contribute a richness & diversity
to the community which
we appreciate!
Mississippi Ave is a really fun street to explore! There are bars, restaurants, shopping, music venues & coffee shops among other things. It's gone through a lot of change, but it's loaded with charm!
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueMississippi Ave is a really fun street to explore! There are bars, restaurants, shopping, music venues & coffee shops among other things. It's gone through a lot of change, but it's loaded with charm!
I don't often get up to the Expo Center, but there are all kinds of events, trade shows and more going on there! You may be interested in attending one of them? http://www.expocenter.org/events
Portland Expo Center
2060 N Marine DrI don't often get up to the Expo Center, but there are all kinds of events, trade shows and more going on there! You may be interested in attending one of them? http://www.expocenter.org/events
This place looks like a ton a fun!..It's only 1/2 a block away from our place! A creative, educational family oriented business..Take the kids to play, explore, exercise, do Martial Arts or Circus Arts! They also have camps and activities Birthday parties and will take care of the kids while you have a Parent's Night Out! Sounds like a brilliant idea to me!
The Playground Gym
5215 N Lombard StThis place looks like a ton a fun!..It's only 1/2 a block away from our place! A creative, educational family oriented business..Take the kids to play, explore, exercise, do Martial Arts or Circus Arts! They also have camps and activities Birthday parties and will take care of the kids while you have a Parent's Night Out! Sounds like a brilliant idea to me!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for hamburgers, microbrews, sprits plus movies surrounded by cool posters, artwork and an old historic theater! Eating and drinking in the garden by the outdoor fire pit is a delight!
98 locals recommend
McMenamins St. Johns Theater & Pub
8203 N Ivanhoe StGreat place for hamburgers, microbrews, sprits plus movies surrounded by cool posters, artwork and an old historic theater! Eating and drinking in the garden by the outdoor fire pit is a delight!
Relaxed & friendly w/ plenty of interesting brews to taste and enjoy! Sports on TV = lively atmosphere! Great owners, Steve and Paul-They just had their 1st Birthday party in our 'hood! That was fun!
17 locals recommend
Chill N Fill
5215 N Lombard StRelaxed & friendly w/ plenty of interesting brews to taste and enjoy! Sports on TV = lively atmosphere! Great owners, Steve and Paul-They just had their 1st Birthday party in our 'hood! That was fun!
We love going for dinner and a brew at the Beer Porches because it's funky, outdoorsy, relaxed and different than your usual restaurant. There are several food carts serving a variety of food choices and great microbrews and ciders..During the winter months there is a movie night and an outdoor bonfire which is always fun..
51 locals recommend
The St Johns Beer Porch
7316 N Lombard StWe love going for dinner and a brew at the Beer Porches because it's funky, outdoorsy, relaxed and different than your usual restaurant. There are several food carts serving a variety of food choices and great microbrews and ciders..During the winter months there is a movie night and an outdoor bonfire which is always fun..
Essentials
Convenient place to shop for produce, deli, beer, wine, baked goods..
109 locals recommend
Green Zebra Grocery
3011 N Lombard StConvenient place to shop for produce, deli, beer, wine, baked goods..
My favorite place to shop! Organic, fresh produce, deli, bakery, nutrition and beauty products, gifts, flowers, beer, wine, coffee, plenty of variety-Great vibe!
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveMy favorite place to shop! Organic, fresh produce, deli, bakery, nutrition and beauty products, gifts, flowers, beer, wine, coffee, plenty of variety-Great vibe!
Our brand new New Seasons Market now within easy walking distance! Yay!
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveOur brand new New Seasons Market now within easy walking distance! Yay!
Sightseeing
If you have time, take your knapsack, a picnic or your camera and enjoy exploring Washington Park! The Rose Gardens are an oasis of color and beauty! Fill your well with flower power!
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrIf you have time, take your knapsack, a picnic or your camera and enjoy exploring Washington Park! The Rose Gardens are an oasis of color and beauty! Fill your well with flower power!
Mt Hood is Oregon's most iconic mountain! An easy day trip from Portland for hiking or any number of other activities! Then visit Timberline Lodge for a tasty meal or drink & enjoy the view!
36 locals recommend
Mount Hood
Mt Hood is Oregon's most iconic mountain! An easy day trip from Portland for hiking or any number of other activities! Then visit Timberline Lodge for a tasty meal or drink & enjoy the view!
Beautiful historic lodge built in the 1930's surrounded by incredible scenery and crisp, pristine air! What more can I say!? Food, hiking and other recreation available year round!
338 locals recommend
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadBeautiful historic lodge built in the 1930's surrounded by incredible scenery and crisp, pristine air! What more can I say!? Food, hiking and other recreation available year round!
Breathe in the refreshing, rejuvenating natural beauty at Multnomah Falls! Take the old historic highway and visit several cool, green, misty waterfalls along the way! EZ day trip from Portland!
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Breathe in the refreshing, rejuvenating natural beauty at Multnomah Falls! Take the old historic highway and visit several cool, green, misty waterfalls along the way! EZ day trip from Portland!
It's historic architecture gives you a glimpse of what Portland looked like during the early days. There you will find: The Classical Chinese Garden, Portland's Saturday Market (also on Sunday), the Skidmore Fountain and many other places of interest. Tours are available in Old Town including one of the old Portland Underground: (aka: the Shanghai tunnels)
27 locals recommend
Old Town Chinatown
13 NW 4th AveIt's historic architecture gives you a glimpse of what Portland looked like during the early days. There you will find: The Classical Chinese Garden, Portland's Saturday Market (also on Sunday), the Skidmore Fountain and many other places of interest. Tours are available in Old Town including one of the old Portland Underground: (aka: the Shanghai tunnels)
Stroll, run or bike along the Willamette River and enjoy all the beautiful bridges or just watch the river flow..There's always something happening down at the waterfront!
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyStroll, run or bike along the Willamette River and enjoy all the beautiful bridges or just watch the river flow..There's always something happening down at the waterfront!
Arts & Culture
Get inspired at the Portland Art Museum! I've been going there since I was a child! Friday nights (especially) are often buzzing with special events and energy! It's fun! http://portlandartmuseum.org
7 locals recommend
SW Jefferson & 10th Westbound station
Get inspired at the Portland Art Museum! I've been going there since I was a child! Friday nights (especially) are often buzzing with special events and energy! It's fun! http://portlandartmuseum.org
This is the place for many big Concerts, the Trailblazers basketball, circuses and more! Located at the hub of N/S & E/W Max trains too! http://www.rosequarter.com/seating-charts/moda-center
204 locals recommend
Moda Center
1 N Center Ct StThis is the place for many big Concerts, the Trailblazers basketball, circuses and more! Located at the hub of N/S & E/W Max trains too! http://www.rosequarter.com/seating-charts/moda-center
Disjecta is a amazing contemporary art space & every time I see a show there I am blown away! This Sept it was one of the host sites for the TBA (Time Based Art) Festival! http://www.disjecta.org
40 locals recommend
Oregon Contemporary
8371 N Interstate AveDisjecta is a amazing contemporary art space & every time I see a show there I am blown away! This Sept it was one of the host sites for the TBA (Time Based Art) Festival! http://www.disjecta.org
We love Blue Sky! This is the best gallery in Portland for contemporary photography by local, national and international photographers. First Thursday art openings are a blast, but parking can be tricky so go early or take public transportation..
18 locals recommend
Blue Sky Gallery
122 NW 8th AveWe love Blue Sky! This is the best gallery in Portland for contemporary photography by local, national and international photographers. First Thursday art openings are a blast, but parking can be tricky so go early or take public transportation..
Entertainment & Activities
Columbia Park is extra special to me because it's so inspiring! The trees are incredibly beautiful! I love that it's designed after a famous park in Berlin, Germany & only a 10 minutes walk!
8 locals recommend
Friends of Columbia Park Inc
4339 N Lombard StColumbia Park is extra special to me because it's so inspiring! The trees are incredibly beautiful! I love that it's designed after a famous park in Berlin, Germany & only a 10 minutes walk!
We love Salvage Works because they are a great resource for reclaimed wood, antiques &
crafts-We love going to
3rd Thursday Art events there!
http://www.salvageworkspdx.com/
7 locals recommend
Salvage Works LLC
2024 N Argyle StWe love Salvage Works because they are a great resource for reclaimed wood, antiques &
crafts-We love going to
3rd Thursday Art events there!
http://www.salvageworkspdx.com/
40 miles of forest are within 20 minutes of our house! Imagine walking, hiking or jogging on one of the many trails in Forest Park and easily reconnecting with nature!
It's my newest meditation!
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
40 miles of forest are within 20 minutes of our house! Imagine walking, hiking or jogging on one of the many trails in Forest Park and easily reconnecting with nature!
It's my newest meditation!