Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Delicious Ethiopian food two blocks from our home.
35 locals recommend
Bete-Lukas | Ethiopian Restaurant
2504 SE 50th AveDelicious Ethiopian food two blocks from our home.
Restaurant and amazing french bakery. This place is across the street from our home.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdRestaurant and amazing french bakery. This place is across the street from our home.
Good Coffee
4747 SE Division StStumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StAlbina Press
4637 N Albina AveApizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdAwesome Mexican food, great atmosphere! There may be a line around the corner, but the line moves fast. Their margaritas are excellent...
318 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardAwesome Mexican food, great atmosphere! There may be a line around the corner, but the line moves fast. Their margaritas are excellent...
AMAZING ice cream! You can sample all of the flavors -- olive oil (as strange as that sounds) is our favorite.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StAMAZING ice cream! You can sample all of the flavors -- olive oil (as strange as that sounds) is our favorite.
One of the best restaurants in Portland! Great for special occasions. If you can, sit at the bar and watch the action. :)
236 locals recommend
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StOne of the best restaurants in Portland! Great for special occasions. If you can, sit at the bar and watch the action. :)
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StReally fun atmosphere. Great food.
Such amazing food! If there is a wait, check out Whiskey Soda Lounge across the street.
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StSuch amazing food! If there is a wait, check out Whiskey Soda Lounge across the street.
There are several food carts to choose from here, and best of all, Scout brewing sells their tasty beers on tap and provides seating for food cart diners! The best of both worlds :-)
10 locals recommend
Scout Beer Tap House
5029 SE Division StThere are several food carts to choose from here, and best of all, Scout brewing sells their tasty beers on tap and provides seating for food cart diners! The best of both worlds :-)
Whether you're a vegetarian or not, these folks make an awesome sandwich! It won't have meat on it. But meat lovers, don't fear. It's a great spot!
13 locals recommend
DC Vegetarian
430 SW 3rd AveWhether you're a vegetarian or not, these folks make an awesome sandwich! It won't have meat on it. But meat lovers, don't fear. It's a great spot!
A top Portland brunch spot, and our personal favorite, brought to you by the masterminds behind Toro Bravo. We feel that this is the best brunch in the city! It's a good idea to get there early. There can be a line. It's so close though- just a three-block walk :-) You have an edge over the competition!
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StA top Portland brunch spot, and our personal favorite, brought to you by the masterminds behind Toro Bravo. We feel that this is the best brunch in the city! It's a good idea to get there early. There can be a line. It's so close though- just a three-block walk :-) You have an edge over the competition!
Top notch small batch, craft brewing! Yummy creative foods! And a sunny patio in nice weather! This place is cozy and radiates that classic Portland, locally-crafted creative spirit.
28 locals recommend
Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden
3412 SE Division StTop notch small batch, craft brewing! Yummy creative foods! And a sunny patio in nice weather! This place is cozy and radiates that classic Portland, locally-crafted creative spirit.
Jurassic
6036 SE Division StFern Kitchen
2311 SE 50th AveLauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StAtlas Pizza
6529 SE Foster RdGreen Zebra Grocery
3011 N Lombard StDrinks & Nightlife
Landmark Saloon
4847 SE Division StNice outdoor seating and live music.
North Bar
5008 SE Division StParks & Nature
This is a beautiful city park that sits on top of a dormant volcano! We were married at the top of this park in 2011, so it is extra special to us.
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StThis is a beautiful city park that sits on top of a dormant volcano! We were married at the top of this park in 2011, so it is extra special to us.
Clinton City Park
5576 SE Division StNice park nearby for a walk, or for kids to play.
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StBeautiful city park!
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveEntertainment & Activities
Catch a movie at the neighborhood movie theater. They serve food and drink during the movie, so you can do dinner too.
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdCatch a movie at the neighborhood movie theater. They serve food and drink during the movie, so you can do dinner too.
Cinemagic
2021 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardNice old theater