Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
DOC food + wine
5519 NE 30th AveBest Italian restaurant in the city.
Beast
5425 NE 30th AveBest French Restaurant in town, renewed James Beard program.
Fresh Sushi and amazing cocktails. The burger is very popular as well.
107 locals recommend
Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveFresh Sushi and amazing cocktails. The burger is very popular as well.
Brand new restaurant serving northwest fair. One of the hottest places in Portland right now.
52 locals recommend
DAME
2930 NE Killingsworth StBrand new restaurant serving northwest fair. One of the hottest places in Portland right now.
Autentica Mexican Cuisine
5507 NE 30th AveDelicious Mexican food and a lively outdoor patio.
Nonna Italian Tavern
5513 NE 30th AveThe sister restaurant to DOC, a great place for Brunch.
Modern Asian inspired food mixed with Northwest classics. Try the Tascho Macho (spicy vodka drink).
196 locals recommend
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StModern Asian inspired food mixed with Northwest classics. Try the Tascho Macho (spicy vodka drink).
Yama Sushi & Sake Bar
926 NW 10th AveBest sushi in Portland. Try the salmon sashimi.
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StDelicious local roaster.
Lovejoy Bakers
33 NW 23rd PlWonderful place to enjoy a pastry and coffee in the morning.
Northwest with an English flair. The Rookery bar upstairs serves a delicious Irish Coffee.
21 locals recommend
Raven & Rose
1331 SW BroadwayNorthwest with an English flair. The Rookery bar upstairs serves a delicious Irish Coffee.
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StMMMM.... BBQ.....
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StRenowned ice cream with an always fresh and rotating flavor menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveDelicious craft cocktails and very good bites.
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StLively atmosphere with a solid drink lineup.
40+ beers on digital tap. Local hangout for people who really care about their beer.
30 locals recommend
Bailey's Taproom
40+ beers on digital tap. Local hangout for people who really care about their beer.
Members whiskey club. Very cool. There may be a wait, but luckily there's a bar downstairs called the Green Room made just for that.
126 locals recommend
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StMembers whiskey club. Very cool. There may be a wait, but luckily there's a bar downstairs called the Green Room made just for that.
Staple in the McMenamins empire; collection of bars, restaurants, and attractions in an old school.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveStaple in the McMenamins empire; collection of bars, restaurants, and attractions in an old school.
Parks & Nature
Iconic Waterfall about ~45 minutes outside of Portland in the Columbia Gorge.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Iconic Waterfall about ~45 minutes outside of Portland in the Columbia Gorge.
One of the best hiking trails in the area. Go early to avoid the crowds on the early parts of the trails.
27 locals recommend
Eagle Creek Trailhead
Northeast Eagle Creek LoopOne of the best hiking trails in the area. Go early to avoid the crowds on the early parts of the trails.
Forest Park
Very large urban park with some great trails.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveClosest major grocery store to our place. 5 minute walk.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StLots of very high quality groceries and essentials.
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AveClosest pharmacy to our place. ~5 min walk.
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveImpressive collection of historical and contemporary art.