Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous street-style Thai food. Go to the Whiskey and Soda Lounge across the street while you wait for a table at Pok Pok. The chef now has over 5 restaurants. This is the original.
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StFamous street-style Thai food. Go to the Whiskey and Soda Lounge across the street while you wait for a table at Pok Pok. The chef now has over 5 restaurants. This is the original.
Victory Bar
3652 SE Division StWant some great Belgium beers if you are tired of all the local beer?
Hedge House
Local Brewery Beers with great outdoor seating area.
Wine. In case you need a reason. They sell it by the beaker. It is not a gimmick as they make the wine there.
44 locals recommend
Oui Wine Bar + Restaurant at SE Wine Collective
201 Southeast 3rd AvenueWine. In case you need a reason. They sell it by the beaker. It is not a gimmick as they make the wine there.
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardGood Mexican Food. Sit out back
Sunshine Tavern
3111 Southeast Division StreetFree Donkey Kong, Galactica, Mr. and Ms. PacMan, and shuffleboard
The Tamarind Whiskey Sour, fish sauce wings (get them hot), really anything on the menu. Get a seat outside. The music can be loud
90 locals recommend
Whiskey Soda Lounge
3131 SE Division StThe Tamarind Whiskey Sour, fish sauce wings (get them hot), really anything on the menu. Get a seat outside. The music can be loud
A little cold inside sometimes so bring a coat. But they have Pfriem on tap sometimes. The Cascadia (or Black) IPA is amazing. Made in Hood River and I have driven to Hood River to get it
64 locals recommend
Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom
3090 SE Division StA little cold inside sometimes so bring a coat. But they have Pfriem on tap sometimes. The Cascadia (or Black) IPA is amazing. Made in Hood River and I have driven to Hood River to get it
Great Beer, good happy hour. Separate kid area (great play areas for kids) and bar area for adults only
126 locals recommend
Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell BlvdGreat Beer, good happy hour. Separate kid area (great play areas for kids) and bar area for adults only
Laurelthirst Public House
2958 NE Glisan StBar, music
Great backyard space with fire pit, even stump town cold coffee on tap. Perfect place to watch a soccer game
99 locals recommend
Teote House Cafe
1615 SE 12th AveGreat backyard space with fire pit, even stump town cold coffee on tap. Perfect place to watch a soccer game
Shopping
ICE CREAM! Try tasters of everything. I love the Stumptown Coffee and Burnside Bourbon and the Olive oil. If you have kids, take the ice cream to Piccolo Park or the backyard.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StICE CREAM! Try tasters of everything. I love the Stumptown Coffee and Burnside Bourbon and the Olive oil. If you have kids, take the ice cream to Piccolo Park or the backyard.
Entertainment & Activities
Piccolo City Park
2535 SE 28th AveGreat playground
Still has some of the old-school playground equipment. The stuff that isn't allowed in most playgrounds. Nice fields too
21 locals recommend
Sewallcrest Park
Still has some of the old-school playground equipment. The stuff that isn't allowed in most playgrounds. Nice fields too
Check the Movies in the Park listings. Laurelhurst has an outdoor sing-a-long every year. Festivals all year long.
437 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StCheck the Movies in the Park listings. Laurelhurst has an outdoor sing-a-long every year. Festivals all year long.
Sightseeing
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdGreat Zoo, Washington Park is wonderful
Mount Tabor
Nice easy hikes, good views
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveAmazing anytime of the year.
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveOn a clear day you have the best view of hood
Wonderful hiking trails. We like going to the Dogwood trees for a picnic lunch, or walk to the Rose Garden
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Wonderful hiking trails. We like going to the Dogwood trees for a picnic lunch, or walk to the Rose Garden
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveBest in early spring, but tranquil anytime.
Ladd's Addition
Rose Gardens
OMSI - great for kids and kid-like adults. Then walk on the esplande and go over a bridge or two.
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveOMSI - great for kids and kid-like adults. Then walk on the esplande and go over a bridge or two.
Everything Else
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveThe other New Seasons in walking distance.
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThe Powell's. A city block of books
Mini Powell's, near the food/garden Powell's. And you can walk there. Its not so mini
230 locals recommend
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdMini Powell's, near the food/garden Powell's. And you can walk there. Its not so mini
Food Scene
Stumptown. THE iconic Portland Coffee Company. Hair Bender is still my favorite, but even the decaf is good.
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StStumptown. THE iconic Portland Coffee Company. Hair Bender is still my favorite, but even the decaf is good.
Best bacon in town. Breakfast stop!
They just moved and may not be open at their new location yet. We are already dreading (kidding) the walk and extra 5 blocks.
10 locals recommend
Detour Cafe
3035 Southeast Division StreetBest bacon in town. Breakfast stop!
They just moved and may not be open at their new location yet. We are already dreading (kidding) the walk and extra 5 blocks.
Happy hour $7 wood fired pizzas every day of the week. Maria's may be better, but you can't beat the happy hour here.
91 locals recommend
Cibo
3539 SE Division StHappy hour $7 wood fired pizzas every day of the week. Maria's may be better, but you can't beat the happy hour here.
People argue between Apizza Scholls and Ken's Artisan for the best pizza in Portland
221 locals recommend
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdPeople argue between Apizza Scholls and Ken's Artisan for the best pizza in Portland
They roast the coffee on division. It's the slow-drip style.
18 locals recommend
Five Points Coffee Roasters
3551 SE Division StThey roast the coffee on division. It's the slow-drip style.
On Top Chef Masters. Namoi Pomeroy is my husband's chef crush. Try to get reservations. It is a all night (or day during brunch service) affair and totally worth it.
133 locals recommend
Beast
5425 NE 30th AveOn Top Chef Masters. Namoi Pomeroy is my husband's chef crush. Try to get reservations. It is a all night (or day during brunch service) affair and totally worth it.
Menu changes but you can't go wrong. The brussels sprouts and carrot dishes are perfect. You must have the oysters
22 locals recommend
The American Local
3003 Southeast Division StreetMenu changes but you can't go wrong. The brussels sprouts and carrot dishes are perfect. You must have the oysters
Block + Tackle
3113 SE Division StThe grilled oysters. Oyster happy hour. Any seafood option.
Three restaurants in one. Sit at the bar and watch them grill...while you are eating the miso salmon.
45 locals recommend
Yataimura Maru
3810 SE Division StThree restaurants in one. Sit at the bar and watch them grill...while you are eating the miso salmon.
Get your reservation now, if it is not already too late. Best service in town. You will eat like royalty
236 locals recommend
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StGet your reservation now, if it is not already too late. Best service in town. You will eat like royalty
Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StPie and cake for dessert?
Get up early. It is worth it. Sit outside and watch the line form as people wished they were you. Eating the biscuits and gravy or fried chicken and green tomatoes
145 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StGet up early. It is worth it. Sit outside and watch the line form as people wished they were you. Eating the biscuits and gravy or fried chicken and green tomatoes
Xico
3715 SE Division StWonderful backyard seating
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StUpscale Mexican Food
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian Food incredibly good. Nice outdoor seating.
KOi Fusion - Division
3040 SE Division StKorean Burritos. Who knew they could be so good. I recommend the short-ribs
Frech Bakery, next to the Italian Bakery. Seriously good sandwiches and pasteries
104 locals recommend
St. Honoré Bakery SE Division
3333 SE Division StFrech Bakery, next to the Italian Bakery. Seriously good sandwiches and pasteries
The Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division StIncredible local food.
From the staff of our favorite breakfast place Detour Cafe (closed and we are so sad). Get the cardamom bread!
34 locals recommend
Ford Food & Drink
2505 SE 11th AveFrom the staff of our favorite breakfast place Detour Cafe (closed and we are so sad). Get the cardamom bread!
Tidbit
2880 Southeast Division StreetFood Cart area. Great outdoor sitting area, beers on tap.
Great local tacos, my favorite on the street! The fried avocado is exactly what you want it to be
66 locals recommend
Stella Taco
3060 SE Division StGreat local tacos, my favorite on the street! The fried avocado is exactly what you want it to be
Essentials
People's Food Co-op
3029 SE 21st AveWhat is more Portland then the local grocer co-op?
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdBig Grocery Store - one stop shopping
Get great seafood in a shack. Walk next store for the fruits and veggies to go with it.
23 locals recommend
Flying Fish Company LLC
3004 E Burnside StGet great seafood in a shack. Walk next store for the fruits and veggies to go with it.