Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
The Observatory
8115 SE Stark StGreat food and drinks.
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StGreat food. AMAZING mango milkshake.
Dutch Bros Coffee
6270 SW 185th AveGreat walk up or drive thru coffee.
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat brunch.
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveGreat Brunch.
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StGreat brunch.
Besaws
1545 NW 21st AveGreat brunch.
Our favorite place in Portland. Brunch, lunch, dinner and cheap eats.
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Seasons & Regions Seafood Grill
6660 SW Capitol HwyOur favorite place in Portland. Brunch, lunch, dinner and cheap eats.
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveBest Pho in PDX.
Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
210 NW 11th AveParis' favorite brewery in town.
Torta-Landia!
Fish and shrimp tacos.
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveGreat tacos.
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StTapas. Great brunch and dinner.
Go for the beer not the food. This is more than a restaurant. $3 movies. Soaking Pool. Cigar Bar.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveGo for the beer not the food. This is more than a restaurant. $3 movies. Soaking Pool. Cigar Bar.
Go for the beer not the food. Super cool grounds.
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McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StGo for the beer not the food. Super cool grounds.
The Hazel Room
3279 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardCurrently our favorite brunch spot.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StGreat coffee.
Spunky Monkey House of Coffee
Cool little coffee shop.
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StDreamy ice cream.
TarBoush Lebanese Bistro & Bar
3257 SE Hawthorne BlvdReally great Lebanese food.
Bai Mint Thai Kitchen
4408 SE Woodstock BlvdPretty good thai food.
PaaDee
6 SE 28th AveThai food. The Tom Yum is to die for.
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StTapas.
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveAmericanized Mexican bowls and wraps. YUM!
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison StGreat Italian.
HOTLIPS Pizza - Killingsworth
5440 NE 33rd AveBy the slice or whole pie.
Taqueria El Cazador
lot 10151 SE Foster RdJust at the end of our street, authentic Mexican food. The ceviche is yumm.
Cedo's Falafel and Gyros
3901 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdDeli style falafel and gyros.
Cafe Nell
1987 NW Kearney StBreakfast. Pricey but good.
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveFun environment and neighborhood.
Brewery. This is slowly becoming my favorite next to Deschutes. Food is good too.
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Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StBrewery. This is slowly becoming my favorite next to Deschutes. Food is good too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StGreat bloody mary's.
Low Brow Lounge
1036 NW Hoyt StCool dive bar in the Pearl.
Lutz Tavern
4639 SE Woodstock BlvdGood local dive bar in the Woodstock neighborhood.
AMC DINE-IN Progress Ridge 13
12345 SW Horizon BlvdFancy movie theater. Alcohol served.
County Cork Public House
1329 NE Fremont StClassic Irish Pub. Great shepard pie.
Red Fox
5128 N Albina AveSuper divey. Great on a beautiful day. Amazing tiny tacos.
Chopsticks
3390 NE Sandy BlvdKaraoke,
Crush Bar
1400 SE Morrison StGay bar with great happy hour drinks and food.
The Matador
1438 NW 23rd AveGreat tequila bar.
Muu-Muu's
612 NW 21st Avethis is a bar and restaurant. really great food and drinks
Roscoe's
8105 SE Stark StGreat drinks. Sushi. and good food.
The Alibi Tiki Lounge
4024 N Interstate AveKaraoke.
Sightseeing
Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayMay-Oct.
One of the best hikes around, preferably not during the summer. Its the most gorgeous Jan-May. Waterfalls the whole hike.
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Eagle Creek Trailhead
Northeast Eagle Creek LoopOne of the best hikes around, preferably not during the summer. Its the most gorgeous Jan-May. Waterfalls the whole hike.
Forest Park
Use the Saltzman Rd parking spot.
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdPretty fantastic.
Indian Beach specifically. This is the reason we fell in love with Oregon.
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Ecola State Park
Indian Beach specifically. This is the reason we fell in love with Oregon.
Herman Creek Trail
Just past Cascade Locks. Waterfalls at 2 and 2.5 miles.
Rooster Rock Park
Rooster Rock ParkNude Beach in the summer.
Nice local park. Hilly. Great for sunset. Views of Mt. Hood. Running. Walking. Biking. Park just off 72nd from Division.
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Mount Tabor
Nice local park. Hilly. Great for sunset. Views of Mt. Hood. Running. Walking. Biking. Park just off 72nd from Division.
Starvation Ridge Trail #414
Starvation Ridge Trail #414hard hike. but worth it.
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveAerial tram, view of the city.
Cathedral Park
In the St. John's neighborhood, worth the trip.
Gabriel Park
Our favorite park in Portland. Deep SW.
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StA good park.
Peninsula Park
Peninsula ParkWhen the roses are in bloom, this is a gorgeous spot.
Iphakamisa yase-Oswald West
Great Beach. Lots of surfing, hiking, exploring.
Collin's Beach (clothing optional)
Northwest Reeder RoadNude and not nude beach.
Rooster Rock State Park
Nude Beach.
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveIf there is good traveling exhibit this worth it, if not it's just ok.
I-Powell Butte Nature Park
16160 SE Powell BlvdGorgeous views.
Shopping
Our closest convenience store, it's at the end of 101st at Foster. Great owners.
Mt.Scott Market/ Everyday Food Mart
10135 SE Foster RdOur closest convenience store, it's at the end of 101st at Foster. Great owners.
Entertainment & Activities
Mt Scott Community Center & Indoor Pool
5530 SE 72nd AveCool indoor pool.
Arts & Culture
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveShows Indie and documentary films.
Valley Cinema Pub
9360 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy2nd run movie theater. $4 movies. Beer.
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveClassic Arcade. Beer.
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StSecond run movie theater that serves beer.
The best strip club we've been to in pdx. near voodoo donuts on the west side.
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Kit Kat Club
231 SW Ankeny StThe best strip club we've been to in pdx. near voodoo donuts on the west side.
I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Avecheck out their website for exhibits showing now.