Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to hang out and have some non-local, but delicious beer and German food. Food from the carts, or elsewhere, are allowed as well.
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveGreat place to hang out and have some non-local, but delicious beer and German food. Food from the carts, or elsewhere, are allowed as well.
The 1905
830 N Shaver StCool jazz most nights with a quiet patio area.
Quiet, romantic cocktail bar. Great place to sit at the bar and chat with the extremely knowledgeable bartenders.
113 locals recommend
The Box Social
3971 N Williams AveQuiet, romantic cocktail bar. Great place to sit at the bar and chat with the extremely knowledgeable bartenders.
Eclectic old Portland haunt, part 50's diner, part midwest hunting lodge. Cocktails, pub food, bingo.
34 locals recommend
Liberty Glass
938 N Cook StEclectic old Portland haunt, part 50's diner, part midwest hunting lodge. Cocktails, pub food, bingo.
Food Scene
Fantastic Southern cuisine. Bring an appetite, you'll need it.
66 locals recommend
Miss Delta Restaurant and Bar
3950 N Mississippi AveFantastic Southern cuisine. Bring an appetite, you'll need it.
Excellent gourmet wood-fired pizza and house-made ice cream.
147 locals recommend
Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AveExcellent gourmet wood-fired pizza and house-made ice cream.
Very good, iconic Portland brunch spot by local restaurateur John Gorham (another nearby is Toro Bravo). Difficult to get into at times, it is best to get there slightly before they open, preferably on a weekday.
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StVery good, iconic Portland brunch spot by local restaurateur John Gorham (another nearby is Toro Bravo). Difficult to get into at times, it is best to get there slightly before they open, preferably on a weekday.
Delicious, very creative ramen, both carno and vegan. Very peaceful space.
68 locals recommend
Kayo's Ramen Bar
3808 N Williams AveDelicious, very creative ramen, both carno and vegan. Very peaceful space.
Bread & Honey Cafe
3526 N Vancouver AveDelicious pastries and coffee in a nice bright space.
Excellent oysters and delicious wine, served by extremely knowledgeable stewards.
13 locals recommend
Olympia Oyster Bar
4214 N Mississippi AveExcellent oysters and delicious wine, served by extremely knowledgeable stewards.
Excellent wood-fired pizza, some of the best in town. As of this writing, the best deal in town too (bring the kids), $5 for an 11" margherita pizza, 11-6 every day.
173 locals recommend
Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveExcellent wood-fired pizza, some of the best in town. As of this writing, the best deal in town too (bring the kids), $5 for an 11" margherita pizza, 11-6 every day.
King Burrito
3503 N Mississippi AveClassic Portland food cart. Great value, very friendly really good burritos.
Excellent Japanese small plates (not sushi), cocktails and sake, in a fun environment.
47 locals recommend
Miho Izakaya
4057 N Interstate AveExcellent Japanese small plates (not sushi), cocktails and sake, in a fun environment.
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StCoffee and delicious pastries, sandwiches, salads and soup.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StSpin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StAlso has a cafe and cocktails while waiting.
Getting Around
N Prescott St MAX Station
BIKETOWN
Shopping
Great little shop that specializes in chocolate, wine, salt, bitters and flowers.
32 locals recommend
The Meadow - N Mississippi Ave.
3731 N Mississippi AveGreat little shop that specializes in chocolate, wine, salt, bitters and flowers.