Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Not your mom's thai food restaurant. Get the fish sauce wings and boar collar(Muu Paa Kham Waan), and whatever else you want because it's all delicious.
463 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StNot your mom's thai food restaurant. Get the fish sauce wings and boar collar(Muu Paa Kham Waan), and whatever else you want because it's all delicious.
Such good brunch! A blurb from Eater 38 Portland:
"John Gorham's insanely popular second spot reinvents Portland's favorite meal — brunch — taking it to new heights worth the inevitable wait. The sprawling, family-style menu flaunts influences from North Africa to Asia to the American South, with a strong "put an egg on it ethos." Think shakshuka with merguez sausage, or steak and eggs with corncakes. For dinner, the recently revamped spot got an updated menu with a mix-and-match, Chesapeake Bay spin."
485 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StSuch good brunch! A blurb from Eater 38 Portland:
"John Gorham's insanely popular second spot reinvents Portland's favorite meal — brunch — taking it to new heights worth the inevitable wait. The sprawling, family-style menu flaunts influences from North Africa to Asia to the American South, with a strong "put an egg on it ethos." Think shakshuka with merguez sausage, or steak and eggs with corncakes. For dinner, the recently revamped spot got an updated menu with a mix-and-match, Chesapeake Bay spin."
Very fun and tasty Indian food with Bollywood films playing in the dining room. Also very close to the Salt and Straw.
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StVery fun and tasty Indian food with Bollywood films playing in the dining room. Also very close to the Salt and Straw.
Everyone has to go to the Salt and Straw at least once while visiting PDX. It's ice cream that is both delicious and inventive, and worth the wait in line that is typically out the door.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StEveryone has to go to the Salt and Straw at least once while visiting PDX. It's ice cream that is both delicious and inventive, and worth the wait in line that is typically out the door.
You could go to Voodoo donuts, they're great, or you could go to Pips! They are my personal favorite donut shop in Portland. Their donuts are mini, made to order, and come in 5 flavors. Get them all!
219 locals recommend
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StYou could go to Voodoo donuts, they're great, or you could go to Pips! They are my personal favorite donut shop in Portland. Their donuts are mini, made to order, and come in 5 flavors. Get them all!
Very tasty vegetarian falafel food cart. And cheap! Also close to all of the fun shops on Mississippi Ave.
37 locals recommend
Wolf and Bear's
3925 North Mississippi AvenueVery tasty vegetarian falafel food cart. And cheap! Also close to all of the fun shops on Mississippi Ave.
The Beer Porch is like a friend's backyard party that everyone is invited to. Great beer, music, and lots of food truck options to choose from make this one of our favorite spots in NoPo.
51 locals recommend
The St Johns Beer Porch
7316 N Lombard StThe Beer Porch is like a friend's backyard party that everyone is invited to. Great beer, music, and lots of food truck options to choose from make this one of our favorite spots in NoPo.
Departure is fancy and great for a romantic dinner. It's a little expensive but worth it for the views and ambiance.
196 locals recommend
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StDeparture is fancy and great for a romantic dinner. It's a little expensive but worth it for the views and ambiance.
For carnivores only; this place celebrates tasty meat. Excellent food any time of the day, and no lines!
100 locals recommend
Swift and Union
8103 N Denver AveFor carnivores only; this place celebrates tasty meat. Excellent food any time of the day, and no lines!
A great place for traditional fare with a killer patio in the back.
20 locals recommend
Produce Row Cafe
204 SE Oak StA great place for traditional fare with a killer patio in the back.
Homegrown Smoker
8638 N Lombard StThe BEST vegan barbecue you will ever have!
Our go to taqueria for delicious and cheap tacos and burritos. Jason gets the Chili Relleno Burrito with Asada and I get the Shrimp Tacos. So good!
18 locals recommend
Rose City Taqueria
7007 N Fessenden StOur go to taqueria for delicious and cheap tacos and burritos. Jason gets the Chili Relleno Burrito with Asada and I get the Shrimp Tacos. So good!
Parks & Nature
Cathedral Park is truly stunning and provides you access to the Willamette River. Great spot for a picnic or dog watching as most of the park is an off-leash dog park.
186 locals recommend
Cathedral Park
Cathedral Park is truly stunning and provides you access to the Willamette River. Great spot for a picnic or dog watching as most of the park is an off-leash dog park.
It's a mountain in the middle of the city! More like a tall hill actually. There are stairs to the top and from there you can see great views of the city and Mt. Hood to the east.
406 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StIt's a mountain in the middle of the city! More like a tall hill actually. There are stairs to the top and from there you can see great views of the city and Mt. Hood to the east.
So many trails to hike in Forest Park! They can be a bit steep depending on where you start, but the forest is beautiful and worth the effort.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
So many trails to hike in Forest Park! They can be a bit steep depending on where you start, but the forest is beautiful and worth the effort.
Triple Falls
A beautiful hike to a stunning waterfall with three falls.
Essentials
Our go to grocery store for everything organic, local and SO GOOD. We regularly shop here for on the go foods and cheap dinner. Highly recommend their Wok or Ramen bowls made to order.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveOur go to grocery store for everything organic, local and SO GOOD. We regularly shop here for on the go foods and cheap dinner. Highly recommend their Wok or Ramen bowls made to order.
The closest grocery store to the house, and the least expensive. We go here for the essentials.
204 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StThe closest grocery store to the house, and the least expensive. We go here for the essentials.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fixin' To
8218 N Lombard StGreat little bar with an excellent Sweet Tea cocktail.
Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StOne of our favorite brew pubs. Excellent beer and food!
Shopping
This story is called "Therapy" and it's the best. Love it for small locally made gifts, accessories, clothes, furniture and lots of other wonderful things.
8641
8641 North Lombard StreetThis story is called "Therapy" and it's the best. Love it for small locally made gifts, accessories, clothes, furniture and lots of other wonderful things.
How to describe Paxton Gate? Skeletons, insects, and oddities are a good place to start. A must see when you are visiting Mississippi Ave.
94 locals recommend
Paxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveHow to describe Paxton Gate? Skeletons, insects, and oddities are a good place to start. A must see when you are visiting Mississippi Ave.
Sightseeing
Multnomah Falls station
Stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge, and on the way to waterfalls.
131 locals recommend
Vista House
40700 Historic Columbia River HwyStunning views of the Columbia River Gorge, and on the way to waterfalls.
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave