Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing cocktails, dinner served nightly + weekend brunch = we simply LOVE Radar - which is literally right next door.
65 locals recommend
Radar Restaurant
3951 N Mississippi AveAmazing cocktails, dinner served nightly + weekend brunch = we simply LOVE Radar - which is literally right next door.
Interurban
4057 N Mississippi AveThe street's best gastropub.
Sidecarpdx
3955 N Mississippi AveHands down one of the best whiskey collections in the city.
Crow Bar
3954 N Mississippi AveMississippi Ave's go-to dive.
Liberty Glass
938 N Cook StGem of a bar for a relaxing, casual night out.
Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StGreat beers!
StormBreaker is a little known nickname for Mt. Hood, the majestic 11,000 foot volcano that casts its shadow on Portland every sunrise.
98 locals recommend
StormBreaker Brewing
832 N Beech StStormBreaker is a little known nickname for Mt. Hood, the majestic 11,000 foot volcano that casts its shadow on Portland every sunrise.
UCHU Sushi
3940 N Mississippi AveGreat sushi, right across the street.
Beech Street Parlor
412 NE Beech StCozy bar in an old house. Quaint with great cocktails.
Drinking parlor crafting offbeat cocktails & Southern eats in a rustic locale with outdoor seating.
124 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveDrinking parlor crafting offbeat cocktails & Southern eats in a rustic locale with outdoor seating.
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveGerman beer galore!
Food Scene
Wolf and Bear's
3925 North Mississippi AvenueBest Falafel in town.
Mee-Sen Thai Eatery
3924 N Mississippi AveOne of Portland's favorite Thai restaurants.
Breakfast 7 days, and their servings do not disappoint! (Note: there is usually a long wait to get in, suggest arriving at 9am to avoid the wait).
179 locals recommend
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveBreakfast 7 days, and their servings do not disappoint! (Note: there is usually a long wait to get in, suggest arriving at 9am to avoid the wait).
Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AvePIZZA! Ice Cream!
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AvePortland's favorite tacos, only a few blocks away.
The Fresh Pot
4001 N Mississippi AveAM coffee on the corner. Great people watching.
Fire On the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Interstate
4225 N Interstate AvePortland's best chicken wings.
Nordic fare / market. One of Portland's favorite breakfast / brunch spots. Listed as #4 for Breakfast Spots in the world by Monocle Magazine in 2012.
94 locals recommend
Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueNordic fare / market. One of Portland's favorite breakfast / brunch spots. Listed as #4 for Breakfast Spots in the world by Monocle Magazine in 2012.
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveIce cream year round.
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveMost relaxing coffee spot on the ave.
North Portland's buzziest restaurant. Brunch and shared plates to die for.
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StNorth Portland's buzziest restaurant. Brunch and shared plates to die for.
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi AvePizza by the slice, full bar, and local live music.
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StSuggest making reservations for larger group.
Over 100 looseleaf teas, exceptional kombucha and bubble tea! Open til 10pm.
12 locals recommend
Townshend's Mississippi Ave Teahouse
3917 N Mississippi AveOver 100 looseleaf teas, exceptional kombucha and bubble tea! Open til 10pm.
Everything Else
Hailed as one of the best modern dance outfits on the West Coast. Visit their website for performance dates and tickets.
Northwest Dance Project
211 NE 10th AveHailed as one of the best modern dance outfits on the West Coast. Visit their website for performance dates and tickets.
Portland can be enjoyed best by bike in the summer. Here is a shop across the street.
6 locals recommend
North Portland Bike Works
700 North Killingsworth StreetPortland can be enjoyed best by bike in the summer. Here is a shop across the street.
Arts & Culture
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveYou're staying here!
Shopping
Sunlan Lighting Inc
3901 N Mississippi AveA Portland original.
Mississippi Records
5202 N Albina AveBest record store in the area.
Sloan Boutique
3824 N Mississippi AveTrendy clothing store with many unique items.
Animal Traffic
134 SE Taylor StWell curated vintage.
Boutique shop specializing in taxidermy, fossils, framed insects, science kits, jewelry & plants.
94 locals recommend
Paxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveBoutique shop specializing in taxidermy, fossils, framed insects, science kits, jewelry & plants.
Hip boutique offering stylish outdoor equipment such as skate decks, backpacks, knives & apparel.
17 locals recommend
Worn Path
4007 N Mississippi AveHip boutique offering stylish outdoor equipment such as skate decks, backpacks, knives & apparel.
Sleek store featuring new & vintage synthesizers & other gear for making electronic music.
Control Voltage
3742 N Mississippi AveSleek store featuring new & vintage synthesizers & other gear for making electronic music.
Bohemian boutique selling handmade jewelry & handbags from globally-sourced, fair trade materials.
Wanderlust and Wildhearts
3885 North Mississippi AvenueBohemian boutique selling handmade jewelry & handbags from globally-sourced, fair trade materials.
Entertainment & Activities
Brew pub ideal for families and large groups.
96 locals recommend
Hopworks N Williams Pub and Beergarden
3947 N Williams AveBrew pub ideal for families and large groups.
Take a tour of the brewery, or sample beers at their on-site gastro-pub.
45 locals recommend
The Widmer Brothers Brewery
929 N Russell StTake a tour of the brewery, or sample beers at their on-site gastro-pub.
Parks & Nature
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveSerene setting in Washington Park.