Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Breakfast! Top notch coffee and bakery. Grab an egg and cheese for a hearty breakfast to fuel your day. Watch out for the dark chocolate espresso bread - it packs a punch!
144 locals recommend
Crema Bakery & Cafe
2728 SE Ankeny StBreakfast! Top notch coffee and bakery. Grab an egg and cheese for a hearty breakfast to fuel your day. Watch out for the dark chocolate espresso bread - it packs a punch!
Luce
2140 E Burnside StItalian. If you're looking to splurge, this is hands down the best bet!
Best known for locally and sustainably sourced sushi.
There's also a weekday happy hour 4:30- 6pm :)
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveBest known for locally and sustainably sourced sushi.
There's also a weekday happy hour 4:30- 6pm :)
PaaDee
6 SE 28th AveOur go-to for Thai in the neighborhood!
Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside StJust around the corner!
Outstanding brunch and dinner. There will always be a line here, so get your name in early so you can grab a cup of coffee at Kitchen Sink :)
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StOutstanding brunch and dinner. There will always be a line here, so get your name in early so you can grab a cup of coffee at Kitchen Sink :)
Excellent tacos! Make it during happy hour if you're looking for that late afternoon snack!
This is part of "The Ocean" food pod, other great options available like the Sudra (Vegan Indian) and 24th & Meatballs!
15 locals recommend
Uno Mas
2329 NE Glisan StExcellent tacos! Make it during happy hour if you're looking for that late afternoon snack!
This is part of "The Ocean" food pod, other great options available like the Sudra (Vegan Indian) and 24th & Meatballs!
Cuban small plates and cocktails. Best known for its happy hour, definitely on many Best of Lists!
166 locals recommend
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StCuban small plates and cocktails. Best known for its happy hour, definitely on many Best of Lists!
Beer tourists, don't miss this not-so-secret hideway that has been quietly racking up the awards!
24 locals recommend
Culmination Brewing
2117 NE Oregon StBeer tourists, don't miss this not-so-secret hideway that has been quietly racking up the awards!
Olé Olé
2137 E Burnside StGreat place for tacos and tortas! (Cash only)
Grab a growler or some of Oregon's finest and enjoy a bite at the food carts!
13 locals recommend
Growler's Taproom
3343 SE Hawthorne BlvdGrab a growler or some of Oregon's finest and enjoy a bite at the food carts!
Great Mediterranean fare in a wonderful food pod (aka collection of food carts) about two blocks away. There's plenty of other choices from Eqyptian to fried chicken, all complimented by a tented beer garden.
21 locals recommend
Wolf and Bear's
113 SE 28th AveGreat Mediterranean fare in a wonderful food pod (aka collection of food carts) about two blocks away. There's plenty of other choices from Eqyptian to fried chicken, all complimented by a tented beer garden.
Baby Doll Pizza
2835 SE Stark StGreat spot for a slice, open late!
Popular spot featuring Indian food with a small dry goods market attached!
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StPopular spot featuring Indian food with a small dry goods market attached!
Looking for the freshest oysters in Portland? Check out the small six-seat raw bar located in the back of Providore Market. Not in the mood for a seafood extravaganza? Then head outside for a roast chicken dinner at perennial favorite Arrosto.
23 locals recommend
Flying Fish Company LLC
3004 E Burnside StLooking for the freshest oysters in Portland? Check out the small six-seat raw bar located in the back of Providore Market. Not in the mood for a seafood extravaganza? Then head outside for a roast chicken dinner at perennial favorite Arrosto.
If you're looking for fresh ingredients and great cocktails. Originally a torta food cart, we love getting the bowls with carnitas and avocado.
73 locals recommend
Güero
200 NE 28th AveIf you're looking for fresh ingredients and great cocktails. Originally a torta food cart, we love getting the bowls with carnitas and avocado.
Great spot for a wonderful dining experience. Navarre consistent ranks among Portland's finest by specializing in farm-to-table European small plates. Try Angel Face or Cardinal next door for a cocktail before dinner!
101 locals recommend
Navarre
10 NE 28th AveGreat spot for a wonderful dining experience. Navarre consistent ranks among Portland's finest by specializing in farm-to-table European small plates. Try Angel Face or Cardinal next door for a cocktail before dinner!
Drinks & Nightlife
Part of the Slide Inn next door, Jade will offer music most nights, but doesn't run too late on account of its neighborhood setting.
The Jade Lounge
2342 SE Ankeny StPart of the Slide Inn next door, Jade will offer music most nights, but doesn't run too late on account of its neighborhood setting.
Great food, great beer, and great music! Laurelthirst has the vibe of the local watering hole with a live band almost every night of the week. Expect a cover for headliners acts typically after 9pm on weekends.
Pro tip: During set break, walk down to the Migration Brewery for a quick pint!
65 locals recommend
Laurelthirst Public House
2958 NE Glisan StGreat food, great beer, and great music! Laurelthirst has the vibe of the local watering hole with a live band almost every night of the week. Expect a cover for headliners acts typically after 9pm on weekends.
Pro tip: During set break, walk down to the Migration Brewery for a quick pint!
Best dive bar in the area! Wonderful patio with outdoor seating where you bring your dog too!
Pro tip: Be sure to ask your server to spin the wheel for a chance to get your food order for free!
32 locals recommend
Holman's Bar & Grill
15 SE 28th AveBest dive bar in the area! Wonderful patio with outdoor seating where you bring your dog too!
Pro tip: Be sure to ask your server to spin the wheel for a chance to get your food order for free!
Urban Winery and Tasting Room gives you all the fun of wine country without leaving the city!
48 locals recommend
ENSO Winery
1416 SE Stark StUrban Winery and Tasting Room gives you all the fun of wine country without leaving the city!
Parks & Nature
Enjoy hiking the trails or sitting in the meadows in one of Portland Parks' crown jewels. Keep an eye out for movie nights or silent discos in the warmer months!
437 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StEnjoy hiking the trails or sitting in the meadows in one of Portland Parks' crown jewels. Keep an eye out for movie nights or silent discos in the warmer months!
Mount Tabor
Hike up to the top for a great view of downtown!
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful neighborhood theater with beautifully light marquee, plus they serve beer and pizza! If you're planning to eat be sure to show up early to get some seats with a bar table :)
See http://www.laurelhursttheater.com/ for showtimes.
329 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StWonderful neighborhood theater with beautifully light marquee, plus they serve beer and pizza! If you're planning to eat be sure to show up early to get some seats with a bar table :)
See http://www.laurelhursttheater.com/ for showtimes.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StGlisan Quick Wash
Sightseeing
Grab a drink at the lounge on the top floor for a stunning view of the area!
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveGrab a drink at the lounge on the top floor for a stunning view of the area!
Look here for the iconic White Stag neon sign!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Stag_sign
10 locals recommend
Burnside Bridge
Look here for the iconic White Stag neon sign!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Stag_sign
Arts & Culture
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveFrom lectures to big musical acts, Rev Hall hosts it all. Grab a drink before the show at Martha's or the rooftop bar!
124 locals recommend
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark St From lectures to big musical acts, Rev Hall hosts it all. Grab a drink before the show at Martha's or the rooftop bar!