Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Grab your breakfast or a light lunch right across the street!
15 locals recommend
Einstein Bros Bagels
6366 SW Capitol HwyGrab your breakfast or a light lunch right across the street!
Higgins
1239 SW BroadwayHigh- end comfort food & the best served Spanish Coffee on Earth!
A hidden treasure that caters to after hours party goers (Sat & Sun open until 4am). Superb cocktails & fresh food. A great happy hour-4-7pm.
152 locals recommend
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveA hidden treasure that caters to after hours party goers (Sat & Sun open until 4am). Superb cocktails & fresh food. A great happy hour-4-7pm.
Situated at the top of the Meir & Frank (Macey's) building this sky high retreat has a great view of the city & a mostly seafood/Asian menu that appeals to many.
196 locals recommend
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StSituated at the top of the Meir & Frank (Macey's) building this sky high retreat has a great view of the city & a mostly seafood/Asian menu that appeals to many.
Bijou Cafe
Offers the best & latest breakfast in the city, Serving until 2:00pm.
Starbucks
3623 SE Powell BlvdThe closest of all the Downtown Starbucks to you!
It's on the "what to see in Portland" list because of it's unusually flavored dougnuts. But if you are looking for a gourmet doughnut & great coffee you will find it at " Blue Star" Doughnuts or "Pip's Original"
366 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveIt's on the "what to see in Portland" list because of it's unusually flavored dougnuts. But if you are looking for a gourmet doughnut & great coffee you will find it at " Blue Star" Doughnuts or "Pip's Original"
The most unique of Ice Cream flavors you could ever imagine & all natural!
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThe most unique of Ice Cream flavors you could ever imagine & all natural!
A pod of famous" Portland Food Carts" for a quick lunch or very early dinner.
There's Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, Indian & a whole lot more!
SW 4th & Hall station
A pod of famous" Portland Food Carts" for a quick lunch or very early dinner.
There's Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, Indian & a whole lot more!
If you're more inclined to go for a healthier, gourmet version of a doughnut rather than the decadent versions at Voodoo donuts this is the place!
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StIf you're more inclined to go for a healthier, gourmet version of a doughnut rather than the decadent versions at Voodoo donuts this is the place!
Great Northwest menu while getting a 360 degree view of the city a top a 30 floor tower.
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveGreat Northwest menu while getting a 360 degree view of the city a top a 30 floor tower.
Great Burgers & Brews, Six bars & a soaking pool in a renovated old school - very cool!
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave Great Burgers & Brews, Six bars & a soaking pool in a renovated old school - very cool!
Duck House Chinese Restaurant
1968 SW 5th AveJust at the end of our street & very popular!
Entertainment & Activities
Over 150 vendors with locally grown food & produce. Delicious breakfasts or lunches & musical entertainment all under the canopy of the PSU park blocks every Saturday 8:30am - 2:00pm
87 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayOver 150 vendors with locally grown food & produce. Delicious breakfasts or lunches & musical entertainment all under the canopy of the PSU park blocks every Saturday 8:30am - 2:00pm
An unbeatable science experience for both children & adults. Catch a 3D Dinosaur movie or learn about the stars & planets in the planetarium.
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveAn unbeatable science experience for both children & adults. Catch a 3D Dinosaur movie or learn about the stars & planets in the planetarium.
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdThere's a huge section dedicated to animals of the Northwest!
A great idea for adults & kids on a rainy day or any day! Food, drinks & games ranging from bowling, ping pong, darts, arcade games & Karaoke . Monday nights games are free.
23 locals recommend
Punch Bowl Social Portland
340 SW Morrison StA great idea for adults & kids on a rainy day or any day! Food, drinks & games ranging from bowling, ping pong, darts, arcade games & Karaoke . Monday nights games are free.
Regal Pioneer Place
340 SW Morrison StWhere you can find the latest Blockbusters!
You can watch the latest Independent movies with a glass of Beer/wine in one hand & dinner in the other whilst in a comfortable, clean theater!
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveYou can watch the latest Independent movies with a glass of Beer/wine in one hand & dinner in the other whilst in a comfortable, clean theater!
Sightseeing
The largest continuously operated outdoor Art's & Crafts market in the U.S. Lots of fun & entertainment.
Open Sat 10:00-5:00 Sun 11:00-4:30
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyThe largest continuously operated outdoor Art's & Crafts market in the U.S. Lots of fun & entertainment.
Open Sat 10:00-5:00 Sun 11:00-4:30
A real Gem! A peaceful & serene rendition of Japanese horticulture.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveA real Gem! A peaceful & serene rendition of Japanese horticulture.
Every rose with every name imaginable!( during bloom season) A view of Mount Hood. Public tennis courts & a short walk to the Japanese gardens.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveEvery rose with every name imaginable!( during bloom season) A view of Mount Hood. Public tennis courts & a short walk to the Japanese gardens.
Oregon Historical Society Museum
1200 SW Park AveParks & Nature
Along the West Bank of the Willamette river in Downtown Portland. Great for jogging, cycling, admiring cherry blossoms in spring & the stage for a full slate of summer festivals.
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyAlong the West Bank of the Willamette river in Downtown Portland. Great for jogging, cycling, admiring cherry blossoms in spring & the stage for a full slate of summer festivals.
Arts & Culture
Showcasing a top notch collection of Asian & Native American artifacts as well as frequent touring exhibits.
Closed on Mondays!
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveShowcasing a top notch collection of Asian & Native American artifacts as well as frequent touring exhibits.
Closed on Mondays!
Also referred to as "The Shnitz", this historic theater is home to the Oregon Symphony & hosts many visiting performers.
117 locals recommend
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayAlso referred to as "The Shnitz", this historic theater is home to the Oregon Symphony & hosts many visiting performers.
Keller Auditorium
222 SW Clay StHome of the Oregon Ballet & the Broadway across America series.
Shopping
Nicknamed "Portland's Living Room" it's a Red- Brick lined hub of civic fun! It hosts about 300 events each year including a farmers market on Mondays, free movies & concerts in the summer.
98 locals recommend
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th AveNicknamed "Portland's Living Room" it's a Red- Brick lined hub of civic fun! It hosts about 300 events each year including a farmers market on Mondays, free movies & concerts in the summer.
The longest running, privately operated Toy store in Portland. The kids will love it!
Finnegan's Toys & Gifts
800 SW Washington StThe longest running, privately operated Toy store in Portland. The kids will love it!
The largest book store in the U.S.
You will easily get lost in reading for hours.
It has a cafe.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThe largest book store in the U.S.
You will easily get lost in reading for hours.
It has a cafe.
Apple Pioneer Place
450 SW Yamhill StEveryone needs an Apple store!!!
The home of Coach, Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton, Made in Oregon, L'Occitane, The Body Shop, Gap, H&M and much more......
121 locals recommend
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveThe home of Coach, Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton, Made in Oregon, L'Occitane, The Body Shop, Gap, H&M and much more......
Drinks & Nightlife
In the Hotel Delux, a small, cosy, 50's era lounge with quality drinks & excellent Happy hour menu.
20 locals recommend
Driftwood Room
729 SW 15th AveIn the Hotel Delux, a small, cosy, 50's era lounge with quality drinks & excellent Happy hour menu.
A Teardrop shaped bar with hundreds of cocktails made to your taste. This place takes drinks seriously but the drinks are so easy to swallow that you might miss it!
52 locals recommend
Teardrop Lounge
1015 NW Everett StA Teardrop shaped bar with hundreds of cocktails made to your taste. This place takes drinks seriously but the drinks are so easy to swallow that you might miss it!
The best Jazz & Blues you're going to hear in Portland with food & drinks too!
29 locals recommend
Jimmy Mak's
The best Jazz & Blues you're going to hear in Portland with food & drinks too!
A great place to hear up & coming Bands from across the Globe in a retro 70's setting while having a sip of something & a bite of something!
249 locals recommend
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StA great place to hear up & coming Bands from across the Globe in a retro 70's setting while having a sip of something & a bite of something!
Expertly crafted drinks!! In a city full of great great distilleries this vintage decorated room serves them with unbeatable service.
126 locals recommend
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StExpertly crafted drinks!! In a city full of great great distilleries this vintage decorated room serves them with unbeatable service.
In a historic house moved to this location, you have an excellent restaurant downstairs & a bar in British/Irish fashion around a fireplace upstairs.
21 locals recommend
Raven & Rose
1331 SW BroadwayIn a historic house moved to this location, you have an excellent restaurant downstairs & a bar in British/Irish fashion around a fireplace upstairs.
Bailey's Taproom
A great beer bar with 20+ local & craft beers!