Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
High food quality, great atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly service! There is usually not a wait for a table on the weekends.
56 locals recommend
Old Salt Marketplace
5027 Northeast 42nd AvenueHigh food quality, great atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly service! There is usually not a wait for a table on the weekends.
Delicious food, pastries made in house. Locals love this spot.
21 locals recommend
Beeswing Restaurant
6716 Southeast Milwaukie AvenueDelicious food, pastries made in house. Locals love this spot.
Bison Coffeehouse
3941 NE Cully BlvdNative American owned, good coffee.
Sadly the owner of this establishment was deported as he could not renew his Visa. New owners have taken over and we have not yet tasted their wares, so we cannot offer our opinions of their food offerings yet.
22 locals recommend
Angel Food & Fun
5135 NE 60th AveSadly the owner of this establishment was deported as he could not renew his Visa. New owners have taken over and we have not yet tasted their wares, so we cannot offer our opinions of their food offerings yet.
Nepo 42
5403 NE 42nd AveBar and restaurant. Outdoor seating, good food.
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StGreat menu, fun atmosphere.
Funky atmosphere! Usually a line but moves fast. Bryan's Bowl is delicious! Great spot if you love tacos. Great drinks.
318 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardFunky atmosphere! Usually a line but moves fast. Bryan's Bowl is delicious! Great spot if you love tacos. Great drinks.
Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveNice ambiance for a romantic dinner. Great burgers.
Lovely atmosphere. Small kitchen so food takes awhile but worth the wait. They play music on a record player. Delicious pies and pastries. Healthy food. The breakfast sandwich is amazing.
240 locals recommend
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveLovely atmosphere. Small kitchen so food takes awhile but worth the wait. They play music on a record player. Delicious pies and pastries. Healthy food. The breakfast sandwich is amazing.
Amazing view of the city! Great, affordable happy hour. Dinner is expensive. Must experience for any Portland newcomer.
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveAmazing view of the city! Great, affordable happy hour. Dinner is expensive. Must experience for any Portland newcomer.
Nice restaurant for a romantic dinner. Great gluten free options. Good drinks.
44 locals recommend
Bang Bang
4727 NE Fremont StNice restaurant for a romantic dinner. Great gluten free options. Good drinks.
Thai Seasons
5824 NE Sandy BlvdGreat Thai food. Sustainable, well sourced meat and vegetables.
Parks & Nature
Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth StLots of trees.
Fernhill Park
Fernhill ParkRolling hills, pretty trees. Nice spot to have a picnic.
Mount Tabor
Gorgeous park. Trails for hiking.
Forest Park
Many hiking trails. So many trees and right in the city!
Latourell Falls Trailhead
Historic Columbia River HighwayBeautiful one hour loop trail in the gorge.
Rooster Rock State Park
Great spot to go swimming! $5 to park.
Essentials
Great way to support the local community and get healthy food.
195 locals recommend
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StGreat way to support the local community and get healthy food.
Closest grocery store to our house. They have a section for organic vegetables.
26 locals recommend
Albertsons
5850 NE Prescott StClosest grocery store to our house. They have a section for organic vegetables.
Shopping
Rerun
707 NE Fremont StClothes, furniture, art, other items. Resale. Great prices!
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky atmosphere! Food and drinks. Fire pit and swing in he outdoor area.
56 locals recommend
Roadside Attraction
1000 SE 12th AveFunky atmosphere! Food and drinks. Fire pit and swing in he outdoor area.
Mad Hanna
6127 NE Fremont StLocal, dive bar close to our house. Great drinks. Karaoke some nights.
Sightseeing
The Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StBeautiful grounds nearby our house.