Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Hungry? Good local place to grab a bite to eat. (I don't think it's the best though, but it's close for emergencies).
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Lair Hill Bistro
2823 SW 1st AveHungry? Good local place to grab a bite to eat. (I don't think it's the best though, but it's close for emergencies).
Bambuza
3704 South Bond AvenueGreat burgers! Don't forget the Truffle Fries!
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveAmazing Vietnamese food and drinks.
Great coffee and I personally think better donuts than Voodoo.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StGreat coffee and I personally think better donuts than Voodoo.
Petunia's Pies & Pastries
610 SW 12th AveAmazing gluten-free bakery.
Healthiest eatery I know; you can also take yoga classes here.
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Prasad
925 NW Davis StHealthiest eatery I know; you can also take yoga classes here.
Restaurant/Bar/Bowling/Ping-pong/Karaoke/Darts. What more can I say?
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Punch Bowl Social Portland
340 SW Morrison StRestaurant/Bar/Bowling/Ping-pong/Karaoke/Darts. What more can I say?
Andina
1314 NW Glisan StAmazing Peruvian food!
TILT
1355 NW Everett StGreat big burgers, cool industrial looking space.
Must have ice cream; go during the weekdays to skip long lines.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StMust have ice cream; go during the weekdays to skip long lines.
Fancy cake desserts that are delicious. My favorite is the Boccone Dolce.
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Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveFancy cake desserts that are delicious. My favorite is the Boccone Dolce.
Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat vegan restaurant; similar to Prashad.
AMAZING Italian food. Go after 9pm for great deals on food.
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Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison StAMAZING Italian food. Go after 9pm for great deals on food.
Very popular Thai restaurant; they've won the James Beard award many times.
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Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StVery popular Thai restaurant; they've won the James Beard award many times.
Not to be missed if you like simple rice and chicken. Best food cart in Portland.
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Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StNot to be missed if you like simple rice and chicken. Best food cart in Portland.
Heart Coffee
1123 SW Washington StAmazing coffee!
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardPretty awesome tacos.
People wait for 2 hours for this place. Portions are pretty generous and prices are great. If you can make it on a weekday, it's less of a wait.
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Saburos | Sushi House Restaurant
1667 SE Bybee BlvdPeople wait for 2 hours for this place. Portions are pretty generous and prices are great. If you can make it on a weekday, it's less of a wait.
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StMy favorite Mexican restaurant
Taqueria Nueve
727 SE Washington StMy 2nd favorite Mexican restaurant
The Heathman Hotel
1001 SW BroadwayAnother favorite brunch place of mine. A little more spendy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome drinks! Good deals on happy hour food and drinks.
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Saucebox
214 SW BroadwayAwesome drinks! Good deals on happy hour food and drinks.
Irving Street Kitchen
701 NW 13th AveMy favorite bar/restaurant.
During happy hour, you can get a really good burger for $6. Happy hour drink options are limited though.
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Imperial
410 SW BroadwayDuring happy hour, you can get a really good burger for $6. Happy hour drink options are limited though.
Great views of the city; it's on the 39th floor of a building. Happy hour is pretty affordable.
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Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveGreat views of the city; it's on the 39th floor of a building. Happy hour is pretty affordable.
10 Barrel Brewing Portland
1411 NW Flanders StGreat beers!
Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
61 SE Yamhill StGreat beer!
If you're already in this area, check out this bar; great rustic atmosphere.
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Interurban
4057 N Mississippi AveIf you're already in this area, check out this bar; great rustic atmosphere.
If you're already in this area, check out this bar; great atmosphere.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveIf you're already in this area, check out this bar; great atmosphere.
Bartini
2108 NW Glisan St$4 martinis all day Sunday.
Pope House Bourbon Lounge
2075 NW Glisan StLike whiskey? Come here.
Great outdoor bar on the top floor of the Macy's building with awesome views!
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Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StGreat outdoor bar on the top floor of the Macy's building with awesome views!
Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd AveVery popular brunch place.
Essentials
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StNearest grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StIn the heart of the Pearl.
Farmer's Market occurs every Saturday from 10am-3pm.
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Portland State University
1825 SW BroadwayFarmer's Market occurs every Saturday from 10am-3pm.
Everything Else
Duniway Park
Southwest Sheridan StreetWanting to go for a run? There's a great track down the street.
Lair Hill Park
Pesticide free park.
Yoga On Yamhill
124 SW Yamhill StDonation based yoga studio. No contracts or memberships needed!
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StIf you like books...
My favorite brunch place; it's quiet, has nice views, and yummy food.
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Three Degrees
1510 S Harbor WayMy favorite brunch place; it's quiet, has nice views, and yummy food.
Nightclub with 90's pop music. Free admission before 11pm.
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The Escape Night Club
818 SW 1st AveNightclub with 90's pop music. Free admission before 11pm.
Sightseeing
Bill Naito Legacy Fountain
2 SW Naito PkwySaturday Market- lots of arts and crafts for sale. Worth checking out!