August’s Guidebook to PDX Food & Fun
Food scene
Japanese restaurant || Mindfully designed space and prepared food. Their Kamameshi dish is my favorite.
Wa Kitchen Kuu
125 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdJapanese restaurant || Mindfully designed space and prepared food. Their Kamameshi dish is my favorite.
Food trucks || You are in Portland! Of course you want to go to one of the food courts and pick a food truck that looks best to you
35 locals recommend
BGs Food Cartel
4250 SW Rose Biggi AveFood trucks || You are in Portland! Of course you want to go to one of the food courts and pick a food truck that looks best to you
Taiwanese restaurant || Located in Washington mall so you can group this with your shopping trip. Xiao long bao is a must try. Make a reservation with the front desk when you arrive - the line is usually long.
15 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung Washington Square
9724 Southwest Washington Square RoadTaiwanese restaurant || Located in Washington mall so you can group this with your shopping trip. Xiao long bao is a must try. Make a reservation with the front desk when you arrive - the line is usually long.
Mexican || Street food tacos - when I say street food, I mean it - there's no proper dine in space but the tacos are the best.
Taqueria El Paisano
8680 Southwest Canyon RoadMexican || Street food tacos - when I say street food, I mean it - there's no proper dine in space but the tacos are the best.
Thai restaurant || Nice environment and great food. Remember to ask for their seasonal menu.
52 locals recommend
Thai Bloom!
3800 SW Cedar Hills BlvdThai restaurant || Nice environment and great food. Remember to ask for their seasonal menu.
Ice cream || You may have Salt & Straw in your city but do you know that it comes from Portland? Visit the one on the 23rd ave and you can easily spend a whole afternoon there strolling
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIce cream || You may have Salt & Straw in your city but do you know that it comes from Portland? Visit the one on the 23rd ave and you can easily spend a whole afternoon there strolling
Donuts || Portland locals' favorite donuts (of course it's not voodoo donuts) My favorite is Cointreau Crème Brûlée - "Our signature brioche shell is filled with thick vanilla custard, and then torch-fired by hand to create that crisp, smoky candy shell. A pipette is filled with Cointreau (orange liqueur), which adds a sweet citrus balance when squeezed into the donut."
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StDonuts || Portland locals' favorite donuts (of course it's not voodoo donuts) My favorite is Cointreau Crème Brûlée - "Our signature brioche shell is filled with thick vanilla custard, and then torch-fired by hand to create that crisp, smoky candy shell. A pipette is filled with Cointreau (orange liqueur), which adds a sweet citrus balance when squeezed into the donut."
Coffee shop || I don't drink coffee, but I heard that they are good.
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StCoffee shop || I don't drink coffee, but I heard that they are good.
Burgers || Skyline blvd is my favorite to drive on. You can feel the forest heights vibes here. Too bad Skyline Tavern next door was closed due to pandemic.
13 locals recommend
Skyline Restaurant
1313 NW Skyline BlvdBurgers || Skyline blvd is my favorite to drive on. You can feel the forest heights vibes here. Too bad Skyline Tavern next door was closed due to pandemic.
Chinese crepes || Located in Slabtown Food Carts, there is plenty of other choices if not everyone in your group wants to give it a try.
Bing Mi
2572 Northwest Vaughn StreetChinese crepes || Located in Slabtown Food Carts, there is plenty of other choices if not everyone in your group wants to give it a try.
Italian & Mediterranean restaurant || Handcrafted, Italian-leaning Mediterranean fare & wines are served in a spacious, elegant eatery.
36 locals recommend
Serratto Restaurant and Bar
2112 NW Kearney StItalian & Mediterranean restaurant || Handcrafted, Italian-leaning Mediterranean fare & wines are served in a spacious, elegant eatery.
Kachka
960 SE 11th AveRussian restaurant || Unique food and setting for adventurers.
Ice cream || Tired of Salt & Straw? This local favorite will surprise you with their innovative flavors.
58 locals recommend
Cloud City Ice Cream
4525 SE Woodstock BlvdIce cream || Tired of Salt & Straw? This local favorite will surprise you with their innovative flavors.
Indian food || Authentic Indian food (this is what my Indian friend told me) and a wide range of vegan/vegetarian options. Takeout only due to Covid 19. Please remind me if their dine-in space is reopened.
Dil Se Indian Cuisine
1201 Southwest Jefferson StreetIndian food || Authentic Indian food (this is what my Indian friend told me) and a wide range of vegan/vegetarian options. Takeout only due to Covid 19. Please remind me if their dine-in space is reopened.
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveVietnamese food || Pho!
Seafood || "Seasonal, seafood-centric New American fare is offered in an intimate setting with quirky artwork."
47 locals recommend
Jacqueline
2039 SE Clinton StSeafood || "Seasonal, seafood-centric New American fare is offered in an intimate setting with quirky artwork."
Bakery || "Local fixture supplying fresh baked goods & French bistro fare in a bustling, counter-serve setup."
81 locals recommend
Ken's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st AveBakery || "Local fixture supplying fresh baked goods & French bistro fare in a bustling, counter-serve setup."
Korean food || On the second floor in a Korean grocery store. Hard to find the stairs. But the food is authentic.
Always Spring Restaurant
3975 Southwest 114th AvenueKorean food || On the second floor in a Korean grocery store. Hard to find the stairs. But the food is authentic.
Food court || They have wooden tables & a fire pit. Quite fancy for a food truck place.
45 locals recommend
Hawthorne Asylum
1080 SE Madison StFood court || They have wooden tables & a fire pit. Quite fancy for a food truck place.
Chinese restaurant || Don't be tricked by the name - they do have gluten-free options.
WHEAT BAY CHINESE RESTAURANT
1618 Northeast 6th AvenueChinese restaurant || Don't be tricked by the name - they do have gluten-free options.
Japanese restaurant || Very close by and very decent food & environment.
18 locals recommend
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
11830 NW Cedar Falls DrJapanese restaurant || Very close by and very decent food & environment.
Casa del Pollo
15572 Boones Ferry RoadCosta Rican || We bumped into this place and it was surprisingly good.
South American || "Vibrant, rustic-chic haunt offering creative South American meals, happy hours & a tapas menu."
29 locals recommend
Lechon
113 SW Naito PkwySouth American || "Vibrant, rustic-chic haunt offering creative South American meals, happy hours & a tapas menu."
Chinese restaurant || Featured in local magazines quite a few times. Northwestern Chinese food. Their dumplings are popular.
8 locals recommend
Chin's Kitchen
4126 NE BroadwayChinese restaurant || Featured in local magazines quite a few times. Northwestern Chinese food. Their dumplings are popular.
Ramen & Japanese restaurant || Our go-to place for ramen. "Tokyo-based hot spot featuring creative ramen, sushi & robata in a cool reclaimed warehouse space."
AFURI IZAKAYA
12555 Southwest 1st StreetRamen & Japanese restaurant || Our go-to place for ramen. "Tokyo-based hot spot featuring creative ramen, sushi & robata in a cool reclaimed warehouse space."
Farmers market || This one is big - crafts, prepared food, plants, homemade food & drinks, fruits and vegetables etc. Make it into your plan if you are here on Saturday.
44 locals recommend
Beaverton Farmers Market
12375 SW 5th StFarmers market || This one is big - crafts, prepared food, plants, homemade food & drinks, fruits and vegetables etc. Make it into your plan if you are here on Saturday.
808 Grinds Cafe
10100 SW Park WayA mini Hawaii in Portland
Ramen Ryoma
1037 Southwest Morrison StreetWhere can have tasty ramen with very reasonable $
Excellent view and authentic Asian food. Take a stroll along the riverfront after the dinner.
Dough Zone™ - Portland
1910 South River DriveExcellent view and authentic Asian food. Take a stroll along the riverfront after the dinner.
Si Señor Hall Blvd
8220 SW Hall BlvdBest Mexican food in town!
Sightseeing
Multnomah Falls station
Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastCannon Beach
Center StreetHorsetail Falls
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrPowell Butte Nature Park
16160 SE Powell BlvdLaurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StHoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdInternational Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveCouncil Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrThe Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StDog Mountain Trail
Washington 14Thor's Well
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StPortland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveForest Park Trail Head
Northwest Forest LaneFun
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
12625 Southwest Crescent StreetMcMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd AvePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StLiving Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveBob's Red Mill Natural Foods - Headquarters
13521 SE Pheasant CtPortland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AvePortland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyPortland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AveBeaverton Farmers Market
12375 SW 5th StHorse Sense Riding School
25220 Southeast Sunshine Valley RoadOregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdPaxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveNeighborhoods
Alberta Arts District
Forest Park
Pearl District
Sellwood - Moreland