Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Starbucks
6080 S Macadam AveRight downstairs
Morton's The Steakhouse
213 SW Clay StHappy Hour is fantastic in the bar.
Huber's Cafe
411 SW 3rd AveBest Spanish Coffee in town
Yard House
888 SW 5th AveGreat beer selection
Food Cart
178-198 NW 2nd AveStunning Views of Downtown Portland, especially at night. Excellent happy hour too.
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveStunning Views of Downtown Portland, especially at night. Excellent happy hour too.
All I can say this place is soo good. Kinda small but worth the wait.
152 locals recommend
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveAll I can say this place is soo good. Kinda small but worth the wait.
The entirely revamped Chef Naoko, known for precise, seasonal bento boxes by Japan native Naoko Tamura, has undergone an immense transformation. The stunning interior comes replete with an indoor zen garden set among the tables, and while lunch remains similar, Shizuku by Chef Naoko now offers more ambitious bento and plates for dinner.
Shizuku
1235 SW Jefferson StThe entirely revamped Chef Naoko, known for precise, seasonal bento boxes by Japan native Naoko Tamura, has undergone an immense transformation. The stunning interior comes replete with an indoor zen garden set among the tables, and while lunch remains similar, Shizuku by Chef Naoko now offers more ambitious bento and plates for dinner.
Those seeking to relive the days of Veritable Quandary should head to Q Restaurant, which boasts mostly former VQ staff, including head chef Annie Cuggino. But Q is developing its own style, with a large bar area with on-point cocktails, and a modern dining room for plates like ricotta gnocchi and braised oxtail and house-made fettuccine with Dungeness crab, scallops, and wild prawns.
12 locals recommend
Q Restaurant & Bar
828 SW 2nd AveThose seeking to relive the days of Veritable Quandary should head to Q Restaurant, which boasts mostly former VQ staff, including head chef Annie Cuggino. But Q is developing its own style, with a large bar area with on-point cocktails, and a modern dining room for plates like ricotta gnocchi and braised oxtail and house-made fettuccine with Dungeness crab, scallops, and wild prawns.
Drinks & Nightlife
Paddy's Bar & Grill
65 SW Yamhill StPunch Bowl Social Portland
340 SW Morrison StAC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown, OR
888 SW 3rd AveRock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
206 SW Morrison StGreat food and good beer.
The Secret Society
116 NE Russell Stcraft drinks
Dirty
35 NW 3rd AveDixie Tavern
32 NW 3rd AveHolocene
1001 SE Morrison StShopping
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyPowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThis street has a lot of cool little locally own stores as well as national chains, food and bars.
239 locals recommend
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueThis street has a lot of cool little locally own stores as well as national chains, food and bars.
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveKimpton RiverPlace Hotel
1510 S Harbor WaySeveral little shops as well as many different restaurants and wine bar.
Parks & Nature
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyForest Park
Great for Hiking
South Park Blocks
1436 SW Park AveWashington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdIra Keller Fountain Park
Southwest Clay StreetArts & Culture
Keller Auditorium
222 SW Clay StPortland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveOMSI
1945 SE Water AveArlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayEssentials
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StZOOM+Care
3872 N Mississippi Ave24 Hour Fitness
4224 NE Halsey StFred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdHome of the Blazers. Also many of the big name concerts are played here as well.
204 locals recommend
Moda Center
1 N Center Ct St Home of the Blazers. Also many of the big name concerts are played here as well.
Regal Pioneer Place
340 SW Morrison StProvidence Park
1844 SW Morrison StThe Timbers and Thorne's play soccer here
Many Indy films are played here. Great Food and adult beverages too.
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveMany Indy films are played here. Great Food and adult beverages too.