Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
This tiny spot is known to be one of the better restaurants in town. with a 2 man kitchen, they buy all ingredients fresh from the market in the morning. It is a prix fixe menu, and not the cheapest place to eat, but is worth the coin.
69 residents recomanen
DOC food + wine
5519 NE 30th AveThis tiny spot is known to be one of the better restaurants in town. with a 2 man kitchen, they buy all ingredients fresh from the market in the morning. It is a prix fixe menu, and not the cheapest place to eat, but is worth the coin.
This spot focuses on Indian street food. The flavors are explosive. Its a great lunch spot. Get the Vada Pav, Pork Vindaloo, Kati roll.
625 residents recomanen
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StThis spot focuses on Indian street food. The flavors are explosive. Its a great lunch spot. Get the Vada Pav, Pork Vindaloo, Kati roll.
Often crowded, but tasty. People come from all over to eat at this restaurant. essentially, it is a biscuits and gravy joint, but executed perfectly.
290 residents recomanen
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StOften crowded, but tasty. People come from all over to eat at this restaurant. essentially, it is a biscuits and gravy joint, but executed perfectly.
Delicious tacos. A nice casual option. Try the fried avocado taco or the carnitas.
66 residents recomanen
Stella Taco
3060 SE Division StDelicious tacos. A nice casual option. Try the fried avocado taco or the carnitas.
Super flavorful ramen. This is not a traditional ramen spot, but is tasty none the less. Try the greens & sesame.
66 residents recomanen
Boxer Ramen
3003 NE Alberta StSuper flavorful ramen. This is not a traditional ramen spot, but is tasty none the less. Try the greens & sesame.
Fantastic southern thai food that specializes in roti and fried chicken. This new spot is from the same chef as Laang Baan- the impossible to get into restaurant on Burnside.
156 residents recomanen
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StFantastic southern thai food that specializes in roti and fried chicken. This new spot is from the same chef as Laang Baan- the impossible to get into restaurant on Burnside.
Some of the best BBQ in town. Everything is done well. and the wine list is actually good for a BBQ joint. Get the pit boss to share.
264 residents recomanen
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StSome of the best BBQ in town. Everything is done well. and the wine list is actually good for a BBQ joint. Get the pit boss to share.
Fantastic single origin coffees. They also have great pastries.
296 residents recomanen
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StFantastic single origin coffees. They also have great pastries.
This cafe is nationally recognized as being exceptional. They do not roast their own. They feature three rotating roasters.
301 residents recomanen
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StThis cafe is nationally recognized as being exceptional. They do not roast their own. They feature three rotating roasters.
Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside StCoffee dorks love this cafe and roaster. worth a trip.
They call this their brew bar. Its more like a brewery tasting room than anything else. Great coffee.
296 residents recomanen
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StThey call this their brew bar. Its more like a brewery tasting room than anything else. Great coffee.
Widely considered to be one of the best roasters in Portland. Worth a trip.
29 residents recomanen
Water Avenue Coffee
1028 SE Water AveWidely considered to be one of the best roasters in Portland. Worth a trip.
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdFrench dining, drinks and dessert.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bombastic cocktails that are some of the best in town. They also have delicious food, and a great, and under the radar brunch.
195 residents recomanen
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveBombastic cocktails that are some of the best in town. They also have delicious food, and a great, and under the radar brunch.
Do you like Tiki drinks? Of course you do. This place is the best. The drinks are potent and downright delicious. If I were on vacation, I would be here every night.
75 residents recomanen
Hale Pele
2733 NE BroadwayDo you like Tiki drinks? Of course you do. This place is the best. The drinks are potent and downright delicious. If I were on vacation, I would be here every night.
An amazing whiskey bar that has an ancient feel to it. If there is a specific type of whiskey you want, they have it.
126 residents recomanen
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StAn amazing whiskey bar that has an ancient feel to it. If there is a specific type of whiskey you want, they have it.
Incredible speakeasy that is completely restored to period. You have to see to believe this place.
58 residents recomanen
Bible Club PDX
6716 SE 16th AveIncredible speakeasy that is completely restored to period. You have to see to believe this place.
A Trifecta of amazing food, delicious beers, and a great patio. The food is by the same man that created Podnah's and anything smoked is the way to go. My favorite is the Bahn Mi sandwich as a salad.
24 residents recomanen
Wayfinder Beer
304 SE 2nd AveA Trifecta of amazing food, delicious beers, and a great patio. The food is by the same man that created Podnah's and anything smoked is the way to go. My favorite is the Bahn Mi sandwich as a salad.
Located in the top floor of "Big Pink" this a fun place to get happy hour and see Portland from the second tallest building in town.
283 residents recomanen
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveLocated in the top floor of "Big Pink" this a fun place to get happy hour and see Portland from the second tallest building in town.
Essentials
This is a great local market. Its well stocked with organic options, but also has non organic comforts.
1022 residents recomanen
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveThis is a great local market. Its well stocked with organic options, but also has non organic comforts.
Parks & Nature
Hiking and biking trails, Arboretums, a Japanese Garden, Zoo, Children's Museum, US Forestry Center, and much more are found in this swath of green space located in NW Portland.
940 residents recomanen
Parc Forestal
Hiking and biking trails, Arboretums, a Japanese Garden, Zoo, Children's Museum, US Forestry Center, and much more are found in this swath of green space located in NW Portland.
Sauvie Island is home to several working farms where you can u-pick produce throughout the summer. When you're tired of picking head to one of the many beaches along the Columbia River. A parking pass is required at Collin's beach, and a portion is clothing optional.
181 residents recomanen
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdSauvie Island is home to several working farms where you can u-pick produce throughout the summer. When you're tired of picking head to one of the many beaches along the Columbia River. A parking pass is required at Collin's beach, and a portion is clothing optional.
Entertainment & Activities
Kennedy School is a fun place to see live music, soak in the outdoor soaking tub, and watch second run movies. McMenamins makes beer, and spirits, and even has a cigar bar. You can order food and drinks while watching movies or shows. Located just five blocks away, this is a quirky space with something for everyone.
538 residents recomanen
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveKennedy School is a fun place to see live music, soak in the outdoor soaking tub, and watch second run movies. McMenamins makes beer, and spirits, and even has a cigar bar. You can order food and drinks while watching movies or shows. Located just five blocks away, this is a quirky space with something for everyone.
This indoor play space contains a three story jungle gym, a ball fight room, party space, and food. The kids love it!
14 residents recomanen
PlayDate PDX
1434 NW 17th AveThis indoor play space contains a three story jungle gym, a ball fight room, party space, and food. The kids love it!
Oaks Park has been entertaining Portland since 1905. There's a roller rink for year round fun and the amusement park and mini golf is open when school is out during spring break and over the summer. Across the street the Rose City Rollers host roller derby games throughout the year.
208 residents recomanen
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayOaks Park has been entertaining Portland since 1905. There's a roller rink for year round fun and the amusement park and mini golf is open when school is out during spring break and over the summer. Across the street the Rose City Rollers host roller derby games throughout the year.
Shopping
Amazing craft and gift store perfect for igniting your creativity. There's also an annex down the street that's great for home made Portland gift items.
44 residents recomanen
Collage
1639 NE Alberta StAmazing craft and gift store perfect for igniting your creativity. There's also an annex down the street that's great for home made Portland gift items.
Local artists sell everything from clothing to cat toys and fine art to jewelry in this bustling market under the Burnside Bridge. They're open March through December 24th.
425 residents recomanen
Mercat de dissabte de Portland
2 SW Naito PkwyLocal artists sell everything from clothing to cat toys and fine art to jewelry in this bustling market under the Burnside Bridge. They're open March through December 24th.
There's nothing better than buying fresh produce and flowers from the people that grow them. This market always has musicians and several food pods with mouth watering creations on Saturday mornings from Spring to Fall.
38 residents recomanen
Hollywood Farmers Market
4420 NE Hancock StThere's nothing better than buying fresh produce and flowers from the people that grow them. This market always has musicians and several food pods with mouth watering creations on Saturday mornings from Spring to Fall.
Arts & Culture
The Guardino's have been on Alberta Street since artists made the neighborhood hip. Their space hosts four galleries and myriad artists and each room is worth a stop. My favorite is Vitrified studios where local ceramicists work while you shop.
35 residents recomanen
Guardino Gallery
2939 NE Alberta StThe Guardino's have been on Alberta Street since artists made the neighborhood hip. Their space hosts four galleries and myriad artists and each room is worth a stop. My favorite is Vitrified studios where local ceramicists work while you shop.
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StThis small theater frequently hosts live music.