Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Adorable bakery/restaurant with amazing food and people. We recommend the corn cakes, veggie sando, bakers breakfast, honey pie and french press. It's all delicious, we love this place!
240 locals recommend
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveAdorable bakery/restaurant with amazing food and people. We recommend the corn cakes, veggie sando, bakers breakfast, honey pie and french press. It's all delicious, we love this place!
This Spanish Tapas restaurant is amazing! There is usually a wait between 1-2 hours. Not to worry, head directly upstairs to an awesome bar, The Secret Society Lounge for a cocktail.
179 locals recommend
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StThis Spanish Tapas restaurant is amazing! There is usually a wait between 1-2 hours. Not to worry, head directly upstairs to an awesome bar, The Secret Society Lounge for a cocktail.
Excellent coffee, small but good selection of baked good, close by our house.
301 locals recommend
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StExcellent coffee, small but good selection of baked good, close by our house.
Hangover cure! Had a late night, not to worry, order a Reggie Deluxe and Bloody Mary at this breakfast spot, you will be good to go!
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StHangover cure! Had a late night, not to worry, order a Reggie Deluxe and Bloody Mary at this breakfast spot, you will be good to go!
Artisan ice cream awaits you… sample everything, we love the sea salt with caramel ribbons and the changing seasonal menu, you should absolutely go here before you leave.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StArtisan ice cream awaits you… sample everything, we love the sea salt with caramel ribbons and the changing seasonal menu, you should absolutely go here before you leave.
Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveBetween 11am and 6pm, yummy $5 wood fired Margherita pizzas!
Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams AveGood coffee and nice/clean environment.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian-style street food, cool space and location.
Grilled cheese food cart, hey they'll take the crust off for you if your picky… fun place to eat, order at the cart then eat in the school bus, very nostalgic.
73 locals recommend
The Big Egg
3039 Northeast Alberta StreetGrilled cheese food cart, hey they'll take the crust off for you if your picky… fun place to eat, order at the cart then eat in the school bus, very nostalgic.
If you're cruising around in the Pearl District, stop by here for coffee and a snack. The Pearl is buzzing with young-professionals in modern high-rise condos. Great shopping area.
64 locals recommend
Lovejoy Bakers
33 NW 23rd PlIf you're cruising around in the Pearl District, stop by here for coffee and a snack. The Pearl is buzzing with young-professionals in modern high-rise condos. Great shopping area.
Southern food, usually a wait but that's not unusual for Portland. We love this place for Brunch and Dinner.
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StSouthern food, usually a wait but that's not unusual for Portland. We love this place for Brunch and Dinner.
Argentinian Steakhouse, put your name down early for dinner because this place is super popular and delicious.
192 locals recommend
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdArgentinian Steakhouse, put your name down early for dinner because this place is super popular and delicious.
We love this intimate French restaurant. The chef here is a bad ass. It's a bit expensive, however, for the right occasion, it's worth it.
112 locals recommend
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside StWe love this intimate French restaurant. The chef here is a bad ass. It's a bit expensive, however, for the right occasion, it's worth it.
Most ingredients sourced locally, menu changes weekly, incredible food. There is a hip-hop themed pizza night every monday evening.
92 locals recommend
Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdMost ingredients sourced locally, menu changes weekly, incredible food. There is a hip-hop themed pizza night every monday evening.
The chicken wings here are a big deal for a reason. We like the spicy style to go along with a papaya salad.
201 locals recommend
Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StThe chicken wings here are a big deal for a reason. We like the spicy style to go along with a papaya salad.
Vegetarian food with raw cooking menu options in addition to juices and smoothies.
36 locals recommend
Prasad
925 NW Davis StVegetarian food with raw cooking menu options in addition to juices and smoothies.
We love happy hour from 4-6pm at this French restaurant. Try the pork rinds with maple syrup, you won't be disappointed.
77 locals recommend
St. Jack
1610 NW 23rd AveWe love happy hour from 4-6pm at this French restaurant. Try the pork rinds with maple syrup, you won't be disappointed.
Cute Italian restaurant in the Pearl District. Pasta is delicious, Gino's Special and the Bolognese are our favorites.
66 locals recommend
Piazza Italia
1129 NW Johnson StCute Italian restaurant in the Pearl District. Pasta is delicious, Gino's Special and the Bolognese are our favorites.
Clean gluten free bakery and cafe, a block from our house.
29 locals recommend
Tula Gluten Free Bakery Cafe
4943 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardClean gluten free bakery and cafe, a block from our house.
Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveDelicious Japanese restaurant, try the burger.
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StOutstanding italian food, good service, excellent date night spot.
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StOur favorite BBQ spot in Portland, the ribs are outstanding!
Great place to crack open your laptop and get a little work done while sipping on some delicious coffee.
171 locals recommend
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StGreat place to crack open your laptop and get a little work done while sipping on some delicious coffee.
Cool place to get sushi close to our home. There's a large sake menu, highly recommend!
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveCool place to get sushi close to our home. There's a large sake menu, highly recommend!
Boxer Ramen
3003 NE Alberta StCraving ramen? This is your spot.
Local fast food burger chain. Patties and cheese are high quality and the truffle fries are great!
37 locals recommend
Little Big Burger - NE Alberta St
2038 NE Alberta StLocal fast food burger chain. Patties and cheese are high quality and the truffle fries are great!
There's a pod of around 8 food carts called located on Killingsworth which is a 5min walk from our house. There you will find ample outdoor seating, 2-TV's that occasionally show sporting events, beer tap cart and one of our favorite food carts in the city, PDX Donerland. The woman who works on this cart is a sweet woman from Germany who makes delicious doners, our favorite is the lamb with red sauce.
PDX Dönerländ Food Cart
625 NE Killingsworth StThere's a pod of around 8 food carts called located on Killingsworth which is a 5min walk from our house. There you will find ample outdoor seating, 2-TV's that occasionally show sporting events, beer tap cart and one of our favorite food carts in the city, PDX Donerland. The woman who works on this cart is a sweet woman from Germany who makes delicious doners, our favorite is the lamb with red sauce.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great date night spot with low lighting, excellent cocktails and delicious food. Same owner as the amazing restaurant Beast across the street.
195 locals recommend
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveGreat date night spot with low lighting, excellent cocktails and delicious food. Same owner as the amazing restaurant Beast across the street.
German pub with a large selection of beers on tap and a nice outdoor patio.
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveGerman pub with a large selection of beers on tap and a nice outdoor patio.
Cool bar upstairs and here is an awesome music event space downstairs. We highly recommend checking their schedule to see who's playing, it's our favorite concert venue in the city.
249 locals recommend
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StCool bar upstairs and here is an awesome music event space downstairs. We highly recommend checking their schedule to see who's playing, it's our favorite concert venue in the city.
Mississippi Studios is a super cool music venue and the semi-dive bar connected to it is a chill place to hangout. Big outdoor patio for when it's nice out.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveMississippi Studios is a super cool music venue and the semi-dive bar connected to it is a chill place to hangout. Big outdoor patio for when it's nice out.
If you're a scotch/whiskey lover, you will be in heaven. Chesterfield leather seating, fireplaces, and a massive selection of whiskey. One-of-a-kind, check it out.
126 locals recommend
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StIf you're a scotch/whiskey lover, you will be in heaven. Chesterfield leather seating, fireplaces, and a massive selection of whiskey. One-of-a-kind, check it out.
Looking to party, Ron Toms is a good option on Fri/Sat night, young crowd with a huge outdoor seating area. Walk to Doug Fir from here, stay away from Downtown...
98 locals recommend
Rontoms
600 E Burnside StLooking to party, Ron Toms is a good option on Fri/Sat night, young crowd with a huge outdoor seating area. Walk to Doug Fir from here, stay away from Downtown...
Unfortunately for you sports fans, there aren't a ton of sports bars in Portland but the Station is close by and probably one of the best. Several TVs, good bar food and a projector for big games.
33 locals recommend
The Station Pizza Pub
2703 NE Alberta StUnfortunately for you sports fans, there aren't a ton of sports bars in Portland but the Station is close by and probably one of the best. Several TVs, good bar food and a projector for big games.
Rum Club
720 SE Sandy BlvdLike rum cocktails? This is your spot.
There are several alcohol distilleries in this part of Portland in close proximity to one another you can tour. House Spirits is our favorite. Try the Westward single barrel whiskey!
10 locals recommend
Westward Whiskey
65 SE Washington StThere are several alcohol distilleries in this part of Portland in close proximity to one another you can tour. House Spirits is our favorite. Try the Westward single barrel whiskey!
Looking for a spot to grab food and drinks in the Pearl District? Tilt is one of the better options in the area with good food and a great outdoor seating area.
45 locals recommend
TILT
1355 NW Everett StLooking for a spot to grab food and drinks in the Pearl District? Tilt is one of the better options in the area with good food and a great outdoor seating area.
Base Camp Brewing Company
930 SE Oak StThink beer and outdoors, try the Smores and Stout.
Brewery located on Mississippi Ave with outdoor seating. Great atmosphere and drinks.
98 locals recommend
StormBreaker Brewing
832 N Beech StBrewery located on Mississippi Ave with outdoor seating. Great atmosphere and drinks.
There are several sour beer options here, branch out and give it a try, we love it!
105 locals recommend
Cascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont StThere are several sour beer options here, branch out and give it a try, we love it!
There's a rooftop patio with great views at this Pearl District brewery.
98 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing Portland
1411 NW Flanders StThere's a rooftop patio with great views at this Pearl District brewery.
This brewery is about a 5min drive from our house, great beer. It's not on the most "lively" street. If that's what you're looking for, head to Alberta or Mississippi.
278 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StThis brewery is about a 5min drive from our house, great beer. It's not on the most "lively" street. If that's what you're looking for, head to Alberta or Mississippi.
Awesome place to go on a sunny day. This winery is around a 35min drive from our house which is closer than many of the wineries to the city. Here you can play bocce ball while sipping on your wine with a great view.
52 locals recommend
Ponzi Vineyards
19500 SW Mountain Home RdAwesome place to go on a sunny day. This winery is around a 35min drive from our house which is closer than many of the wineries to the city. Here you can play bocce ball while sipping on your wine with a great view.
If you find yourself out in Hood River, we recommend checking out this brewery. It's right along the water where you will see hoards of wind surfers when the weather conditions are right.
113 locals recommend
pFriem Family Brewers
707 Portway AveIf you find yourself out in Hood River, we recommend checking out this brewery. It's right along the water where you will see hoards of wind surfers when the weather conditions are right.
Great selection of vegetarian fare along with a solid beer tap and outdoor seating.
266 locals recommend
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StGreat selection of vegetarian fare along with a solid beer tap and outdoor seating.
Making a trip deep into wine country? Soter is one of our absolute favorites. The wine is outstanding and the views are incredible. You will need to make a reservation for your visit in-advance.
14 locals recommend
Soter Vineyards
10880 NE Mineral Springs RdMaking a trip deep into wine country? Soter is one of our absolute favorites. The wine is outstanding and the views are incredible. You will need to make a reservation for your visit in-advance.
Parks & Nature
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveVery relaxing and beautiful.
This is a great park to do some light hiking. There are nice views of the city and Mt. Hood.
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StThis is a great park to do some light hiking. There are nice views of the city and Mt. Hood.
Make a trip out to Sauvie Island where you will find local farms and bicycles touring this peaceful landscape.
181 locals recommend
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdMake a trip out to Sauvie Island where you will find local farms and bicycles touring this peaceful landscape.
Vast network of trails to explore in the largest forested park within city limits in America! Lower Macleay is a great trail to start on, you're likely to come across wildlife such as deer or even a Barred Owl.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Vast network of trails to explore in the largest forested park within city limits in America! Lower Macleay is a great trail to start on, you're likely to come across wildlife such as deer or even a Barred Owl.
The viewpoint from atop Neahkahnie Mountain offers unencumbered views of Manzanita, roughly eight miles to the south, as well as the Oregon Coast Range and the mouth of the Nehalem River. The hike is moderately difficult and takes around 1 hour each way.
43 locals recommend
Neahkahnie Mountain
The viewpoint from atop Neahkahnie Mountain offers unencumbered views of Manzanita, roughly eight miles to the south, as well as the Oregon Coast Range and the mouth of the Nehalem River. The hike is moderately difficult and takes around 1 hour each way.
Nothing captures the essence of the gorge better than the historical Eagle Creek Trail, with several large waterfalls, many small falls, a great variety of wildflowers, and a wilderness area to explore.
27 locals recommend
Eagle Creek Trailhead
Northeast Eagle Creek LoopNothing captures the essence of the gorge better than the historical Eagle Creek Trail, with several large waterfalls, many small falls, a great variety of wildflowers, and a wilderness area to explore.
One of the best ways to experience the mountain up close is to hike the 7 mile (RT) Cooper Spur Trail. Beyond the fact that you get absolutely awesome views of Mt. Hood, it is the highest constructed trail on the mountain. This is a difficult hike and due to snow conditions it's really only an option in the Summer/Fall.
Trail #600B
Trail #600BOne of the best ways to experience the mountain up close is to hike the 7 mile (RT) Cooper Spur Trail. Beyond the fact that you get absolutely awesome views of Mt. Hood, it is the highest constructed trail on the mountain. This is a difficult hike and due to snow conditions it's really only an option in the Summer/Fall.
The trail is a good hike anytime because of the commanding view it offers in the central part of the gorge. It's especially pretty in the Spring time with wildflowers all along the hiking trail. The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area charges a $5 day use fee per vehicle. This is a moderate/hard hike with 2,900ft in elevation gain and a 7-mile loop. Basically, you're going to feel the burn on this one.
25 locals recommend
Dog Mountain Trail
Washington 14The trail is a good hike anytime because of the commanding view it offers in the central part of the gorge. It's especially pretty in the Spring time with wildflowers all along the hiking trail. The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area charges a $5 day use fee per vehicle. This is a moderate/hard hike with 2,900ft in elevation gain and a 7-mile loop. Basically, you're going to feel the burn on this one.
If you're heading out to the coast on a sunny day, not many viewpoints can beat this one. The hike climbs more than 1,600 feet in less than three miles, with dense forests, open meadows, and seasonal wildflower displays along the way.
Saddle Mountain Trail
Saddle Mountain TrailIf you're heading out to the coast on a sunny day, not many viewpoints can beat this one. The hike climbs more than 1,600 feet in less than three miles, with dense forests, open meadows, and seasonal wildflower displays along the way.
Entertainment & Activities
This is where we'd go to watch a film. Most are Indie films that you can't find anywhere else in the city. Theaters are intimate with around 20 seats, you can order food and drink here as well.
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveThis is where we'd go to watch a film. Most are Indie films that you can't find anywhere else in the city. Theaters are intimate with around 20 seats, you can order food and drink here as well.
YoYoYogi
1306 NW Hoyt StMind, body, soul, you know.
Kennedy School is one of the McMenamins locations. Here you will find several bars/restaurants, a soaking pool, hotel and movie theatre in an old renovated school. It's a cool experience and great place to visit with a group.
91 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd AveKennedy School is one of the McMenamins locations. Here you will find several bars/restaurants, a soaking pool, hotel and movie theatre in an old renovated school. It's a cool experience and great place to visit with a group.
This is one of our favorite spots on the Oregon Coast. You can setup a tour to go crabbing or just hang out on the dock and eat crab/oysters while enjoying a beverage next to the fire. This place is a gem! While you're in the area, you may also want to take the Neahkahnie Mountain hike for an amazing view at the peek.
47 locals recommend
Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC
29200 US-101This is one of our favorite spots on the Oregon Coast. You can setup a tour to go crabbing or just hang out on the dock and eat crab/oysters while enjoying a beverage next to the fire. This place is a gem! While you're in the area, you may also want to take the Neahkahnie Mountain hike for an amazing view at the peek.
Shopping
Huge 5-level book store, you might get lost but at least you'll have a book to read.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StHuge 5-level book store, you might get lost but at least you'll have a book to read.
Vinyl music record shop, you can listen to some old vinyl with their record player/headphones in the shop.
52 locals recommend
Mississippi Records
5202 N Albina AveVinyl music record shop, you can listen to some old vinyl with their record player/headphones in the shop.
Many quality locally made that you won't find anywhere else. Cool store, definitely worth checking out.
40 locals recommend
Beam & Anchor
2710 N Interstate AveMany quality locally made that you won't find anywhere else. Cool store, definitely worth checking out.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StClosest grocery store.
Cherry Sprout Produce
722 N Sumner StSmall grocery store will locally grown produce.
Arts & Culture
Check out the schedule to one of Portland Art Museum's rotating displays.
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveCheck out the schedule to one of Portland Art Museum's rotating displays.
Nationale is an arts and culture destination that perfectly embodies the spirit of the city. A small mixed-use gallery and retail space, it puts on some of the most thought-provoking and diverse art and performance pieces in Portland. The focus is on quality over quantity, and substance over flash.
13 locals recommend
Nationale
15 SE 22nd AveNationale is an arts and culture destination that perfectly embodies the spirit of the city. A small mixed-use gallery and retail space, it puts on some of the most thought-provoking and diverse art and performance pieces in Portland. The focus is on quality over quantity, and substance over flash.