Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
You've probably heard of it, and the rumors are true! Awesome sangria, amazing tacos, inventive salsas, funky decor. Brian's Bowl is a personal favorite. Be prepared for a line!
342 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveYou've probably heard of it, and the rumors are true! Awesome sangria, amazing tacos, inventive salsas, funky decor. Brian's Bowl is a personal favorite. Be prepared for a line!
No frills Thai spot, perfect for families and friends. Their curry is amazing!
29 locals recommend
Monsoon Thai Cuisine
4236 N Mississippi AveNo frills Thai spot, perfect for families and friends. Their curry is amazing!
If you fancy your Thai a little more inventive, then this is your place. Focusing on noodle bowls, Mee Sen delivers the freshest ingredients at economical prices!
65 locals recommend
Mee-Sen Thai Eatery
3924 N Mississippi AveIf you fancy your Thai a little more inventive, then this is your place. Focusing on noodle bowls, Mee Sen delivers the freshest ingredients at economical prices!
The name says it all! Delicious, delicious gravy. There's other stuff, too, but who doesn't love gravy!?! Awesome veggie options, too.
179 locals recommend
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveThe name says it all! Delicious, delicious gravy. There's other stuff, too, but who doesn't love gravy!?! Awesome veggie options, too.
If you're the kind of person who loves to nap after a meal, then this is your place! Miss D serves up some of the best southern comfort food in Portland, and your full belly will thank you (or not?)
66 locals recommend
Miss Delta Restaurant and Bar
3950 N Mississippi AveIf you're the kind of person who loves to nap after a meal, then this is your place! Miss D serves up some of the best southern comfort food in Portland, and your full belly will thank you (or not?)
Alton Brown just called their Liver Mousse Pate the best he's every had! This little restaurant is worth the wait - you'll find yourself craving their food everyday!
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StAlton Brown just called their Liver Mousse Pate the best he's every had! This little restaurant is worth the wait - you'll find yourself craving their food everyday!
Bagel house, pizza parlor and bar, all rolled into one location! They have an extensive whiskey selection and a dice game to play - roll the dice and see what level of whiskey you can buy for $5!
25 locals recommend
Pinky's Pizza
3990 N Interstate AveBagel house, pizza parlor and bar, all rolled into one location! They have an extensive whiskey selection and a dice game to play - roll the dice and see what level of whiskey you can buy for $5!
One of my favorite lunch spots. Light meals, very nicely prepared. Lovely spot for a lunch date. Get some sparkling wine with lunch!
26 locals recommend
Maurice
921 SW Oak StOne of my favorite lunch spots. Light meals, very nicely prepared. Lovely spot for a lunch date. Get some sparkling wine with lunch!
Slow Bar
533 SE Grand AveOne of the original craft burgers, and still one of the best.
The original food cart that started it all. Don't miss this for lunch!
126 locals recommend
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StThe original food cart that started it all. Don't miss this for lunch!
Everything Else
Prefer libations with your haircut? This is the place. Free whiskey shot or craft beer while you get your hair cut and your face shaved!
7 locals recommend
The Modern Man
Prefer libations with your haircut? This is the place. Free whiskey shot or craft beer while you get your hair cut and your face shaved!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the more famous karaoke spots in Portland, this Tiki bar is straight out of the 60's and tons of fun. Plus, it's within a stone's throw from the house!
89 locals recommend
The Alibi Tiki Lounge
4024 N Interstate AveOne of the more famous karaoke spots in Portland, this Tiki bar is straight out of the 60's and tons of fun. Plus, it's within a stone's throw from the house!
A bit of a walk, but well worth the jaunt, the Florida Room (Or FloRo, as the locals call it), is a great dive bar with a massive patio. They helped bring back the tater tot!
45 locals recommend
Florida Room
435 N Killingsworth StA bit of a walk, but well worth the jaunt, the Florida Room (Or FloRo, as the locals call it), is a great dive bar with a massive patio. They helped bring back the tater tot!
Rontoms
600 E Burnside StCool bar, nice décor, fantastic outdoor patio. An old favorite of mine.
Great outdoor beer garden and food carts. One of my favorite spots to catch a Timbers game, though it can get crowded.
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveGreat outdoor beer garden and food carts. One of my favorite spots to catch a Timbers game, though it can get crowded.
Vendetta
4306 N Williams AveAwesome outdoor patio.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveThe sister location to the one on Williams!
Arts & Culture
One of the better venues for music in town, very intimate and always strong acts.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveOne of the better venues for music in town, very intimate and always strong acts.