Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Awesome sushi restaurant less then a block away.
http://www.miosushi.com/
97 locals recommend
Mio Sushi
2735 N Killingsworth StAwesome sushi restaurant less then a block away.
http://www.miosushi.com/
Classic NYC style pizza by the slice...
http://efnypizza.net/EFNYPIZZA.NET.html
36 locals recommend
Escape From New York Pizza
622 NW 23rd AveClassic NYC style pizza by the slice...
http://efnypizza.net/EFNYPIZZA.NET.html
Incredible eclectic Ice Creamery... so good that people line up around the block just for a taste!
http://saltandstraw.com/
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIncredible eclectic Ice Creamery... so good that people line up around the block just for a taste!
http://saltandstraw.com/
Old world Mexico meets Texas saloon. The distinct decor and ambiance set this one appart and have made it one our our local favorites.
http://matadorseattle.com/location/portland/
77 locals recommend
The Matador
1438 NW 23rd AveOld world Mexico meets Texas saloon. The distinct decor and ambiance set this one appart and have made it one our our local favorites.
http://matadorseattle.com/location/portland/
Romantic local family owned restaurant with desserts to die for!
http://www.papahaydn.com/r/1/West-Side-Restaurant
189 locals recommend
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveRomantic local family owned restaurant with desserts to die for!
http://www.papahaydn.com/r/1/West-Side-Restaurant
Tasty little American burger joint. The white truffle oil fries put a surprising twist on a fast-food classic.
http://littlebigburger.com/
18 locals recommend
Little Big Burger - NW 23rd Ave
930 Northwest 23rd AvenueTasty little American burger joint. The white truffle oil fries put a surprising twist on a fast-food classic.
http://littlebigburger.com/
Some of the best Thai food outside of Thailand!!! We love this place. The Stir Fried Green Curry Beef is AMAZING.
http://redonionportland.com/home.html
30 locals recommend
Red Onion Thai Cuisine
1037 NW 23rd AveSome of the best Thai food outside of Thailand!!! We love this place. The Stir Fried Green Curry Beef is AMAZING.
http://redonionportland.com/home.html
This New York Style Delicatessen offers some of the best bagels around.
http://www.kornblattsdelipdx.com/
19 locals recommend
Kornblatt's
628 NW 23rd AveThis New York Style Delicatessen offers some of the best bagels around.
http://www.kornblattsdelipdx.com/
This Moroccan Restaurant distinguishes itself from all the rest with an inspiring ambiance and with belly dancer waitresses.
http://www.marrakeshportland.com/
28 locals recommend
Marrakesh Restaurant
1201 NW 21st AveThis Moroccan Restaurant distinguishes itself from all the rest with an inspiring ambiance and with belly dancer waitresses.
http://www.marrakeshportland.com/
Indian all-you-can-eat buffet style restaurant.
http://swagat.com/
22 locals recommend
Swagat Indian Cuisine
2074 NW Lovejoy StIndian all-you-can-eat buffet style restaurant.
http://swagat.com/
One of our favorite local breakfast diners... very affordable and delicious. It's a perfect alternative to Besaw's if the line is too long.
http://www.steppingstonecafe.com/
39 locals recommend
Stepping Stone Cafe
2390 NW Quimby StOne of our favorite local breakfast diners... very affordable and delicious. It's a perfect alternative to Besaw's if the line is too long.
http://www.steppingstonecafe.com/
Very popular breakfast restaurant. There's typically a 30 minute wait to be seated on weekends but it's worth every second.
http://www.besaws.com/
78 locals recommend
Besaws
1545 NW 21st AveVery popular breakfast restaurant. There's typically a 30 minute wait to be seated on weekends but it's worth every second.
http://www.besaws.com/
This upscale and up-and-coming Japanese food & sushi restaurant prides itself on being the first certified sustainable sushi restaurant in the world.
http://bamboosushi.com/
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveThis upscale and up-and-coming Japanese food & sushi restaurant prides itself on being the first certified sustainable sushi restaurant in the world.
http://bamboosushi.com/
This beautiful French Boulangerie is nice escape from the norm. The fresh pastries and cuisine is absolutely some of the best around.
http://sainthonorebakery.com/
113 locals recommend
St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StThis beautiful French Boulangerie is nice escape from the norm. The fresh pastries and cuisine is absolutely some of the best around.
http://sainthonorebakery.com/
This local favorite is owned and operated by a few dear friends of ours and the extensive menu of "NW Soul Food" takes American style comfort food to a whole new level.
http://huckleberrypub.com/
The Huckleberry Pub
2327 NW Kearney StThis local favorite is owned and operated by a few dear friends of ours and the extensive menu of "NW Soul Food" takes American style comfort food to a whole new level.
http://huckleberrypub.com/
Hands down, the best Sichuan cuisine in Portland. This place is packed with personality and we absolutely love it. The Dan Dan noodles & Spicy Pig Intestine are amazing.
http://www.pokpokpdx.com/
12 locals recommend
Lucky Strike Restaurant
3862 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardHands down, the best Sichuan cuisine in Portland. This place is packed with personality and we absolutely love it. The Dan Dan noodles & Spicy Pig Intestine are amazing.
http://www.pokpokpdx.com/
This place is absolutely amazing. It serves the freshest sushi in the most generous portions you will find anywhere in the world!
http://www.saburos.com/Sushi/Saburos.html
95 locals recommend
Saburos | Sushi House Restaurant
1667 SE Bybee BlvdThis place is absolutely amazing. It serves the freshest sushi in the most generous portions you will find anywhere in the world!
http://www.saburos.com/Sushi/Saburos.html
Incredible Thai food with a fun eclectic environment.
http://www.pokpokpdx.com/
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StIncredible Thai food with a fun eclectic environment.
http://www.pokpokpdx.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome Happy Hour menu at this semi-swanky neighborhood favorite.
http://www.23hoyt.com/
24 locals recommend
23Hoyt
529 NW 23rd AveAwesome Happy Hour menu at this semi-swanky neighborhood favorite.
http://www.23hoyt.com/
Great local eatery and bar with a unique low key ambiance.
http://www.muumuus.net/MuuMuus/muumuus.html
33 locals recommend
Muu-Muu's
612 NW 21st AveGreat local eatery and bar with a unique low key ambiance.
http://www.muumuus.net/MuuMuus/muumuus.html
Lively local sports bar. Great place to catch the game and hang out with friends. The shuffle-board is what typically brings us in whenever we go here.
http://www.silverdollarpizza.com/home.php
13 locals recommend
Silver Dollar Pizza & Sports Bar
501 NW 21st AveLively local sports bar. Great place to catch the game and hang out with friends. The shuffle-board is what typically brings us in whenever we go here.
http://www.silverdollarpizza.com/home.php
Local dive bar... great for low key environment and people watching.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nob-Hill-Bar-and-Grill/106160921575
6 locals recommend
Nob Hill Bar & Grill
937 NW 23rd AveLocal dive bar... great for low key environment and people watching.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nob-Hill-Bar-and-Grill/106160921575
Blitz 21 Sports Bar & Grill
Lively sports bar with full fledged game room...
If you're new to Portland this place epitomizes some of the uniquely "weird" character Portland prides itself on.
http://www.mcmenamins.com/364-mcmenamins-tavern-pool-home
10 locals recommend
McMenamins Tavern & Pool
1716 NW 23rd AveIf you're new to Portland this place epitomizes some of the uniquely "weird" character Portland prides itself on.
http://www.mcmenamins.com/364-mcmenamins-tavern-pool-home
If you're new to Portland this place epitomizes some of the uniquely "weird" character Portland prides itself on.
http://www.mcmenamins.com/366-the-rams-head-home
19 locals recommend
McMenamins Rams Head
2282 NW Hoyt StIf you're new to Portland this place epitomizes some of the uniquely "weird" character Portland prides itself on.
http://www.mcmenamins.com/366-the-rams-head-home
If you're into Karaoke within walking distance then this is your spot.
http://www.cegportland.com/gypsy/home
Gypsy Restaurant & Velvet Lounge
625 NW 21st AveIf you're into Karaoke within walking distance then this is your spot.
http://www.cegportland.com/gypsy/home
Everything Else
There a lot's of little local salons offering manicures and pedicures all along NW 23rd and 21st. This one offers massage etc in case you're in need of a little pampering.
http://www.dosha.org/
8 locals recommend
Dosha Salon Spa NW
There a lot's of little local salons offering manicures and pedicures all along NW 23rd and 21st. This one offers massage etc in case you're in need of a little pampering.
http://www.dosha.org/
Wallace Dog Park
1628 NW 25th AveOff-leash dog park...
Chapman Tennis Courts
1511 NW 27th AveFree Public Tennis courts...
Hopefully our guests will never have a need for this but it's nice to know that it's there just in case.
http://www.legacyhealth.org/en/locations/hospitals/legacy-good-samaritan-medical-center.aspx
8 locals recommend
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
1015 NW 22nd AveHopefully our guests will never have a need for this but it's nice to know that it's there just in case.
http://www.legacyhealth.org/en/locations/hospitals/legacy-good-samaritan-medical-center.aspx
Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison Sthttp://www.portlandtimbers.com/
Essentials
Great little local grocery store with healthy options for just about any diet...
http://www.traderjoes.com/
480 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StGreat little local grocery store with healthy options for just about any diet...
http://www.traderjoes.com/
Organic grocery store & neighborhood market only 2 blocks away...
http://www.newmansfish.com/
Newman's Fish Co
735 Northwest 21st AvenueOrganic grocery store & neighborhood market only 2 blocks away...
http://www.newmansfish.com/
This local grocery store is a great place for basic staples.
http://www.fredmeyer.com/Pages/default.aspx
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdThis local grocery store is a great place for basic staples.
http://www.fredmeyer.com/Pages/default.aspx
Arts & Culture
A Portland classic... truly the best book store in the world.
72 locals recommend
Powell's NW Warehouse
A Portland classic... truly the best book store in the world.
Exhibits are refreshed seasonally. Check the website for the latest...
http://www.portlandartmuseum.org/
Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery
1237 SW 10th AveExhibits are refreshed seasonally. Check the website for the latest...
http://www.portlandartmuseum.org/
Nationally recognized as one of the top 10 performing arts centers in the nation, PCPA hosts every type of event imaginable.
http://www.pcpa.com/
10 locals recommend
Portland'5 Centers for the Arts
1111 SW BroadwayNationally recognized as one of the top 10 performing arts centers in the nation, PCPA hosts every type of event imaginable.
http://www.pcpa.com/
Sightseeing
"The mansion is a perfect destination to instill a sweeping impression of all that makes Portland memorable: beauty, progress, citizen involvement, preservation." -website
http://pittockmansion.org
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr"The mansion is a perfect destination to instill a sweeping impression of all that makes Portland memorable: beauty, progress, citizen involvement, preservation." -website
http://pittockmansion.org
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd Ave
http://voodoodoughnut.com/
SW Rose Garden Way
Southwest Rose Garden Way
http://web.oregon.com/trips/portland_gardens.cfm#rose
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rdhttp://www.oregonzoo.org/