Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
We have enjoyed this place several times. The food is excellent and the prices are fair.
41 locals recommend
Russell St. BBQ (Belmont)
4246 SE Belmont StWe have enjoyed this place several times. The food is excellent and the prices are fair.
We eat here probably twice a month. It is close and delicious.
31 locals recommend
Mee Dee Thai Cuisine
2731 N Killingsworth StWe eat here probably twice a month. It is close and delicious.
The service is great, staff is very friendly. Sitting outside when weather permits is our favorite, and on weekends they have live music. The food is great. My favorite is the ribs.
37 locals recommend
Noho's Hawaiian Cafe
4627 NE Fremont StThe service is great, staff is very friendly. Sitting outside when weather permits is our favorite, and on weekends they have live music. The food is great. My favorite is the ribs.
The service is a little slower at times, but the food is awesome. I have never had a better pizza without Dairy and Meat! This is only a short walk away too!
55 locals recommend
Good Neighbor Pizzeria
800 NE Dekum StThe service is a little slower at times, but the food is awesome. I have never had a better pizza without Dairy and Meat! This is only a short walk away too!
Pho Jasmine Restaurant
714 N Killingsworth StThis is close and the best Pho in the area I have found.
LOVE this place. One of my favorite happy hour choices. Tons to choose from, mixed drinks heaven!
18 locals recommend
Saucebox
214 SW BroadwayLOVE this place. One of my favorite happy hour choices. Tons to choose from, mixed drinks heaven!
This was featured I am told in a Portlandia Episode. I have been here once, it's my second choice to Saucebox. Still excellent choices for mixed drinks.
15 locals recommend
Mint
816 N Russell StThis was featured I am told in a Portlandia Episode. I have been here once, it's my second choice to Saucebox. Still excellent choices for mixed drinks.
There are so many options in one place; movies, good food, great beer, excellent wine, game room, etc. Why not?!
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveThere are so many options in one place; movies, good food, great beer, excellent wine, game room, etc. Why not?!
I have only been here once recently, but I can't wait for my next visit. Do the 7 course meal. There are belly dancers for entertainment, you sit on poofs, and eat with your hands!
28 locals recommend
Marrakesh Restaurant
1201 NW 21st AveI have only been here once recently, but I can't wait for my next visit. Do the 7 course meal. There are belly dancers for entertainment, you sit on poofs, and eat with your hands!
The first Thai Restaurant I tried after moving to Portland. Best Thai downtown. Just be careful how spicy you order, it's serious.
68 locals recommend
Baan Thai | Restaurant and Bar
The first Thai Restaurant I tried after moving to Portland. Best Thai downtown. Just be careful how spicy you order, it's serious.
Great BBQ--you feel like you are in the south right here in NE Portland.
264 locals recommend
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StGreat BBQ--you feel like you are in the south right here in NE Portland.
It's nice to have local options-we are Portland after all. Stop in for lunch or better yet Brunch on the weekends!
162 locals recommend
P's & Q's Market
1301 NE Dekum StIt's nice to have local options-we are Portland after all. Stop in for lunch or better yet Brunch on the weekends!
Drinks & Nightlife
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveThis is an adult atmosphere, but extremely fun and Great Beer!
Interurban
4057 N Mississippi AveThe happy hour food and drinks are great for the price.
This is one of the closest McMenamins, each is different and every is worth checking out.
45 locals recommend
McMenamins Chapel Pub
430 N Killingsworth StThis is one of the closest McMenamins, each is different and every is worth checking out.
If you do travel to the burbs, this is owned by a family and has some of the best food. We celebrated our wedding vows here with family.
16 locals recommend
Oswego Grill
7 Centerpointe DrIf you do travel to the burbs, this is owned by a family and has some of the best food. We celebrated our wedding vows here with family.
This is our favorite bar. One of Paul's favorite beers is served here: Old Speckled Hen. Go and have a pint!
82 locals recommend
Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont StThis is our favorite bar. One of Paul's favorite beers is served here: Old Speckled Hen. Go and have a pint!
This is the perfect neighborhood pub. Local brews, excellent food, and friendly staff! Everything you come to Portland for!
278 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StThis is the perfect neighborhood pub. Local brews, excellent food, and friendly staff! Everything you come to Portland for!
Everything Else
This is my favorite pretzel in town! The beer selection is also great.
142 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
210 NW 11th AveThis is my favorite pretzel in town! The beer selection is also great.
There are so many options in one place; good food, great beer, excellent wine, game room, etc. Why not?!
203 locals recommend
McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StThere are so many options in one place; good food, great beer, excellent wine, game room, etc. Why not?!
What is not to love?! Crepes, ANY HOUR of the Day/Night?! Banana & Nutella is my favorite. You should check it out!
Snow White Crepe Cart
What is not to love?! Crepes, ANY HOUR of the Day/Night?! Banana & Nutella is my favorite. You should check it out!
Want to be a kid again? Grab a lunch with the best grilled cheese and eat it on the school bus. Leave room for dessert cause it's worth it!
73 locals recommend
The Big Egg
3039 Northeast Alberta StreetWant to be a kid again? Grab a lunch with the best grilled cheese and eat it on the school bus. Leave room for dessert cause it's worth it!
Shopping
This is a great place for everything, my favorite is a mushroom soup they have.
80 locals recommend
Elephants Delicatessen
115 NW 22nd AveThis is a great place for everything, my favorite is a mushroom soup they have.