Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Great spot to grab a drink - amazing vegan comfort food as well - good for late night.
266 locals recommend
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StGreat spot to grab a drink - amazing vegan comfort food as well - good for late night.
On a clear day this is a fabulous spot to get a happy hour drink (and happy hour priced menu food) and see a great view of the city and the mountains.
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveOn a clear day this is a fabulous spot to get a happy hour drink (and happy hour priced menu food) and see a great view of the city and the mountains.
A cozy bar with lots of atmosphere, and two music venues attached, as well as one of the best restaurants in town below, Toro Bravo.
85 locals recommend
The Secret Society
116 NE Russell StA cozy bar with lots of atmosphere, and two music venues attached, as well as one of the best restaurants in town below, Toro Bravo.
Food Scene
Super yummy and in a different cute neighborhood with a nice quiet short walk up to it's village center.
131 locals recommend
Firehouse Restaurant
711 NE Dekum StSuper yummy and in a different cute neighborhood with a nice quiet short walk up to it's village center.
$4 movies, 4 bars, 3 restaurants, a soaking tub, and probably more - good spot to hang and see a movie for cheap while having a micro brew.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave$4 movies, 4 bars, 3 restaurants, a soaking tub, and probably more - good spot to hang and see a movie for cheap while having a micro brew.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StGreat small plates style Indian food.
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StHigh end coffee and espresso.
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StAnother coffee shop that takes coffee very seriously.
Grain & Gristle
1473 NE Prescott StProbably the best burger around.
Navarre
10 NE 28th AveSmall plates, local food, seasonal menu.
Biwa
215 Southeast 9th AvenueOpen late and serving excellent ramen.
Biscuits and gravy Portland style - long weekend brunch lines but it moves quickly. Also great for lunch any day.
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StBiscuits and gravy Portland style - long weekend brunch lines but it moves quickly. Also great for lunch any day.
Tea Bar
1615 NE Killingsworth StOrganic Teas. Open 8-8pm. Great modern space.
P's & Q's Market
1301 NE Dekum StGreat for brunch or dinner. Cute shot and great food.
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StBest BBQ in Portland.
Handsome Pizza
1603 NE Killingsworth StBrick fire pizza.
Essentials
Walk to the co-op grocery store - everyone welcome and local organic food.
195 locals recommend
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StWalk to the co-op grocery store - everyone welcome and local organic food.
Best grocery store around - super great place for cheap lunch or dinner.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveBest grocery store around - super great place for cheap lunch or dinner.
Arts & Culture
Pretty good food and are a recently renovated music venue with acts from the local vibrant music scene.
137 locals recommend
Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StPretty good food and are a recently renovated music venue with acts from the local vibrant music scene.
One of the best music venues in town. Also a nice outside covered patio to hang out on.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveOne of the best music venues in town. Also a nice outside covered patio to hang out on.
Our favorite music venue in town. A great spot to spend and evening.
249 locals recommend
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StOur favorite music venue in town. A great spot to spend and evening.
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside St$4 movies with micro beer and pizza.
Everything Else
Soak and Sauna by the hour - combine with a massage - clothing optional. Zen setting and a must do one evening after a good hike.
87 locals recommend
Common Ground Wellness Co-operative
5010 NE 33rd AveSoak and Sauna by the hour - combine with a massage - clothing optional. Zen setting and a must do one evening after a good hike.
One of several yoga studios in the neighborhood - offers simple and affordable drop in classes.
90 locals recommend
The People's Yoga
3014 NE Killingsworth StOne of several yoga studios in the neighborhood - offers simple and affordable drop in classes.
Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth StOff leash Dog Park and great spot to run or hang out.
Fernhill Park
Fernhill ParkAnother excellent off leash dog park.
Shopping
Townshend's Alberta Street Teahouse
2223 NE Alberta StAmazing selection of tea and kombucha.
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIf you can stand in line you may have ice cream.
Sightseeing
70 miles of trails and even old growth forest right in the city limits. Wander the wildwood trail from Washington Park.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
70 miles of trails and even old growth forest right in the city limits. Wander the wildwood trail from Washington Park.