Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Good beer brewed on premises, good pub food, reasonable prices, sunset views from the covered outside dining area. Service can be slow. Kid friendly family atmosphere. Full bar. Free WiFi
19 locals recommend
McMenamins Hillsdale Brewery & Public House
1505 SW Sunset BlvdGood beer brewed on premises, good pub food, reasonable prices, sunset views from the covered outside dining area. Service can be slow. Kid friendly family atmosphere. Full bar. Free WiFi
Excellent beers brewed on premises. Excellent small plates and pub food.
57 locals recommend
Sasquatch Brewing Co.
6440 SW Capitol HwyExcellent beers brewed on premises. Excellent small plates and pub food.
The last vestige of old Portland dive bars in the neighborhood. Good burgers.
28 locals recommend
Renner's Grill
7819 SW Capitol HwyThe last vestige of old Portland dive bars in the neighborhood. Good burgers.
Fixture in Multnomah Village for over 50 years. Good spot for a beer and conversation. Pool tables.
6 locals recommend
The Ship Tavern
7827 SW 35th AveFixture in Multnomah Village for over 50 years. Good spot for a beer and conversation. Pool tables.
Food Scene
Wonderful food served in a casual atmosphere. Sidewalk dining in season. Healthy, organic, very tasty! Guest rated 3 thumbs up!!
56 locals recommend
Verde Cocina Hillsdale
6446 SW Capitol HwyWonderful food served in a casual atmosphere. Sidewalk dining in season. Healthy, organic, very tasty! Guest rated 3 thumbs up!!
It's Starbucks. If you are from Earth you are familiar with the concept. Free WiFi. There is another Starbucks at the corner of Terwilliger and Barbur which is frequented by Lewis and Clark students.
48 locals recommend
Starbucks
SquareIt's Starbucks. If you are from Earth you are familiar with the concept. Free WiFi. There is another Starbucks at the corner of Terwilliger and Barbur which is frequented by Lewis and Clark students.
Bakery and cafe. Everything they make is delicious. The breads, cookies, danish, sandwiches are excellent. Good locally roasted coffee, super service. Friendly local crowd. Free WiFi and always copies of the daily paper. They moved the cake operation several storefronts down in the Hillsdale Shopping center (see "The Cakery")
68 locals recommend
Baker & Spice
6330 SW Capitol HwyBakery and cafe. Everything they make is delicious. The breads, cookies, danish, sandwiches are excellent. Good locally roasted coffee, super service. Friendly local crowd. Free WiFi and always copies of the daily paper. They moved the cake operation several storefronts down in the Hillsdale Shopping center (see "The Cakery")
Baker and Spice cakes are now in their own shop. The best cakes in SW Portland. Select from the rotating case or order a custom cake. We get all our special occasion cakes here. $$
The Cakery
6306 SW Capitol HwyBaker and Spice cakes are now in their own shop. The best cakes in SW Portland. Select from the rotating case or order a custom cake. We get all our special occasion cakes here. $$
Gourmet pizza. Will spoil you for any other pizza (except for DiFara's in Brooklyn, NY, but hey, it's the west coast). It's more expensive than the chains but when you take your first bite you'll know why. Real food disguised as pizza. Very good salads, appetizers, paninis. Eat in or take out. **They offer free delivery after 5:00 PM**.
122 locals recommend
Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division StGourmet pizza. Will spoil you for any other pizza (except for DiFara's in Brooklyn, NY, but hey, it's the west coast). It's more expensive than the chains but when you take your first bite you'll know why. Real food disguised as pizza. Very good salads, appetizers, paninis. Eat in or take out. **They offer free delivery after 5:00 PM**.
Have a hankering for Thai food? Best for lunch or early dinner. Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup are good.
6 locals recommend
City Thai
6341 SW Capitol HwyHave a hankering for Thai food? Best for lunch or early dinner. Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup are good.
Off beat eclectic Caribbean/African influenced dishes, with a full bar, good micro brew selection, and funky vibe. Try the small plates.
37 locals recommend
Salvador Molly's
1523 SW Sunset BlvdOff beat eclectic Caribbean/African influenced dishes, with a full bar, good micro brew selection, and funky vibe. Try the small plates.
Standard Mexican menu. Neighborhood fixture for at least forty or fifty years. Good bar and very good Margaritas. Nice outdoor seating in the summer.
7 locals recommend
Casa Colima Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
6319 Southwest Capitol HighwayStandard Mexican menu. Neighborhood fixture for at least forty or fifty years. Good bar and very good Margaritas. Nice outdoor seating in the summer.
Eclectic and delicious Mexican food with a Portland vibe. Gotta have the squash enchiladas. Really good house made salsas.
13 locals recommend
Chez Jose
8502-A SW Terwilliger BlvdEclectic and delicious Mexican food with a Portland vibe. Gotta have the squash enchiladas. Really good house made salsas.
Not my favorite bagel place, but if you have a hankering for a bagel this is your walking choice.
15 locals recommend
Einstein Bros Bagels
6366 SW Capitol HwyNot my favorite bagel place, but if you have a hankering for a bagel this is your walking choice.
Best sushi close by. Excellent selection of Saki. Sushi bar and private seating booths. Great selection of Saki. For small family Japanese see Sambi Sushi. Drive or take bus. $$$
8 locals recommend
SHO | Japanese Restaurant
10100 SW Barbur BlvdBest sushi close by. Excellent selection of Saki. Sushi bar and private seating booths. Great selection of Saki. For small family Japanese see Sambi Sushi. Drive or take bus. $$$
Closest "track" Sushi. Good balance of quality and price. Place an order or just take what you like from the conveyor belt. Beer, wine, soft drinks, tea. Good service. $
11 locals recommend
Sushi Hana
9009 SW Hall BlvdClosest "track" Sushi. Good balance of quality and price. Place an order or just take what you like from the conveyor belt. Beer, wine, soft drinks, tea. Good service. $
Creative new American cuisine with lots of fresh local ingredients. Affordable and local. Super place for lunch. Short walk.
41 locals recommend
Seasons & Regions Seafood Grill
6660 SW Capitol HwyCreative new American cuisine with lots of fresh local ingredients. Affordable and local. Super place for lunch. Short walk.
Best nearby brunch place. Everything is always good, but we love their Sunday breakfasts.
56 locals recommend
Marco’s Café and Espresso Bar
7910 SW 35th AveBest nearby brunch place. Everything is always good, but we love their Sunday breakfasts.
Good local beer and OK pizza (locals dispute the quality of their pizza; let us know what you think)
30 locals recommend
Lucky Labrador Public House
7675 SW Capitol HwyGood local beer and OK pizza (locals dispute the quality of their pizza; let us know what you think)
Under new management, and with a new chef, Jade Dragon is once again worth checking out. Good veggie dishes but request 'no meat'. Other favorites are the Hot and Sour soup, Ma Po Tofu, Kung Pao , Lo Mein, and Dry Sauteed String Beans (contains meat).
Jade Dragon Chinese Restaurant
6327 SW Capitol HwyUnder new management, and with a new chef, Jade Dragon is once again worth checking out. Good veggie dishes but request 'no meat'. Other favorites are the Hot and Sour soup, Ma Po Tofu, Kung Pao , Lo Mein, and Dry Sauteed String Beans (contains meat).
The best breakfast within walking distance. Consistently rated 3 thumbs up by our guests. Maybe the best breakfast in the whole area!
24 locals recommend
GIGI'S CAFE
6320 SW Capitol HwyThe best breakfast within walking distance. Consistently rated 3 thumbs up by our guests. Maybe the best breakfast in the whole area!
A short drive down Beaverton-Hillsdale highway is a great small restaurant run by a traditional Japanese family. Sushi, noodles, donburi, and other traditional dishes are prepared to order. $$
Sambi | Japanese Restaurant
9230 Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale HighwayA short drive down Beaverton-Hillsdale highway is a great small restaurant run by a traditional Japanese family. Sushi, noodles, donburi, and other traditional dishes are prepared to order. $$
Great locally made ice cream (Alpinrose Dairy) in a super kid friendly place. Get your ice cream fix an easy 7 minute walk away.
6 locals recommend
Dairy Hill Ice Cream
6352 SW Capitol HwyGreat locally made ice cream (Alpinrose Dairy) in a super kid friendly place. Get your ice cream fix an easy 7 minute walk away.
Good quick meals with all Pod facilities. Current vendors sell Mexican, Thai, Phat Cart, and so on. Usually four carts at any one time. Just around the corner; maybe a 3 min. walk.
8 locals recommend
Hillsdale Food Cart Park
6238 Southwest Capitol HighwayGood quick meals with all Pod facilities. Current vendors sell Mexican, Thai, Phat Cart, and so on. Usually four carts at any one time. Just around the corner; maybe a 3 min. walk.
Close by if you need a fast Mexican food fix. Not on the menu but if you order a "Dos Manos" it's a steal; cheap and enough for two (dinner and lunch for two if you are not starving).
Baja Fresh
7421 SW Barbur BlvdClose by if you need a fast Mexican food fix. Not on the menu but if you order a "Dos Manos" it's a steal; cheap and enough for two (dinner and lunch for two if you are not starving).
Part of a local chain of seafood restaurants. Best seafood outside downtown. Can be busy weekends. Parking can be a pain. Food will always be above average. We prefer the chain's Harborside restaurant.
McCormick's Fish House & Bar
9945 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyPart of a local chain of seafood restaurants. Best seafood outside downtown. Can be busy weekends. Parking can be a pain. Food will always be above average. We prefer the chain's Harborside restaurant.
Good standard Thai Restaurant. All your favorites. Good service. Convenient to Raleigh Hills shopping.
8 locals recommend
Thai Roses
6850 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyGood standard Thai Restaurant. All your favorites. Good service. Convenient to Raleigh Hills shopping.
Essentials
Co-op grocery with very good whole food/organic selections. They make great sandwiches. Good affordable wine and beer selections. Homeopathic and natural medicines. Seating area. ATM. 5 min. walk.
82 locals recommend
Food Front Cooperative Grocery
2375 NW Thurman StCo-op grocery with very good whole food/organic selections. They make great sandwiches. Good affordable wine and beer selections. Homeopathic and natural medicines. Seating area. ATM. 5 min. walk.
US Post Office
Postal sub-station with most services available.
Holistic medical services including naturopathy, chropractic, counseling, and esthetic services.
Portland Wellness Center
6274 SW Capitol HwyHolistic medical services including naturopathy, chropractic, counseling, and esthetic services.
Traditional small pharmacy, personal attention, good service. They take most forms of insurance. Right around the corner; 3 min. walk.
Bowman's Hillsdale Pharmacy
6256 SW Capitol HwyTraditional small pharmacy, personal attention, good service. They take most forms of insurance. Right around the corner; 3 min. walk.
Distilled spirits can only be sold at state operated stores. They also sell cigars.
Hillsdale Liquor Store
6327 SW Capitol HwyDistilled spirits can only be sold at state operated stores. They also sell cigars.
A Lebanese market and so much more! Best made from scratch middle eastern food in Portland. The deli is a Lebanese smorgasbord. Fresh baked pita to order. Foods from all over the world.
51 locals recommend
Barbur World Foods
9845 SW Barbur BlvdA Lebanese market and so much more! Best made from scratch middle eastern food in Portland. The deli is a Lebanese smorgasbord. Fresh baked pita to order. Foods from all over the world.
The original Portland Supermarket. Now part of Kroger. Very good selection of cheese, deli, seafood, meats. Beer by the growler, good wine dept., pharmacy, Chase bank, organic/natural food sect.
96 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyThe original Portland Supermarket. Now part of Kroger. Very good selection of cheese, deli, seafood, meats. Beer by the growler, good wine dept., pharmacy, Chase bank, organic/natural food sect.
Boutique grocery with fabulous bakery, super premium cheese, wine sections. Very nice meat, vegetables, fruits, and a really good deli. Next door to Chez Jose.
15 locals recommend
Market of Choice - Terwilliger
Boutique grocery with fabulous bakery, super premium cheese, wine sections. Very nice meat, vegetables, fruits, and a really good deli. Next door to Chez Jose.
Fanno Creek Clinic
2400 S Vermont StMedical practice. General practitioners. Evening hours.
ZOOM+Care
7855 SW Capitol HwyWalk-in clinic.
The hands down best beer selection (maybe anywhere). The wine selection is not far behind. They sell food, too.
34 locals recommend
John's Marketplace Multnomah
3535 SW Multnomah BlvdThe hands down best beer selection (maybe anywhere). The wine selection is not far behind. They sell food, too.
Shopping
Women's Boutique. Very nice clothes and accessories. Community oriented owners.
13 locals recommend
Paloma Clothing
6316 SW Capitol HwyWomen's Boutique. Very nice clothes and accessories. Community oriented owners.
The UPS Store
4110 SE Hawthorne BlvdBusiness services, packing and shipping, PO Boxes
Friendly staff and lots of walk up self service equipment.
10 locals recommend
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1605 NE 7th AveFriendly staff and lots of walk up self service equipment.
Great place to buy the perfect gift for that wonderful little kid in your life.
18 locals recommend
Thinker Toys
7784 SW Capitol HwyGreat place to buy the perfect gift for that wonderful little kid in your life.
Everything Else
1522 SW Sunset Blvd
Expert eye care
1525 SW Sunset Blvd
Beautiful newer library with all the amenities.
Market priced gas. The 76 station in Hillsdale is the most expensive gas in Portland. The extra two miles to Chevron is worth the trip with 20 cents or more differential in price.
9025 SW Barbur Blvd
Market priced gas. The 76 station in Hillsdale is the most expensive gas in Portland. The extra two miles to Chevron is worth the trip with 20 cents or more differential in price.
Large welcoming Jewish Community Center serving SW Portland. Extensive health club, fitness, swimming, kosher cafe, and places to just hang out. Portland Jewish Academy.
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol HwyLarge welcoming Jewish Community Center serving SW Portland. Extensive health club, fitness, swimming, kosher cafe, and places to just hang out. Portland Jewish Academy.
Papa John's Pizza
1050 NW Murray RdTake out or delivery only. Fairly fast delivery. About what you would expect.
Delivery only (no seating). Delivery is a bit slower than Papa Johns but the pizza tends to be slightly better. It's Pizza Hut. Enough said.
8 locals recommend
Pizza Hut
10355 NE Halsey StDelivery only (no seating). Delivery is a bit slower than Papa Johns but the pizza tends to be slightly better. It's Pizza Hut. Enough said.
Owners are friendly and do a great job dry cleaning, mending, and laundering. We do all our dry cleaning here. I have all my cotton dress shirts laundered here. Minor alterations, too.
6324 SW Capitol Hwy
6324 Southwest Capitol HighwayOwners are friendly and do a great job dry cleaning, mending, and laundering. We do all our dry cleaning here. I have all my cotton dress shirts laundered here. Minor alterations, too.
Sightseeing
Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrGreat views on clear days. Wonderful lawn for picnics.
Big beautiful city park with ball fields, play grounds, picnic areas, walking and running trails, community center with indoor pool.
39 locals recommend
Gabriel Park
Big beautiful city park with ball fields, play grounds, picnic areas, walking and running trails, community center with indoor pool.
Kind of a long narrow park along Terwilliger Blvd. with excellent running paths, benches, picnic spots and literally around the corner from the house.
George Himes Park
6415 Southwest Terwilliger BoulevardKind of a long narrow park along Terwilliger Blvd. with excellent running paths, benches, picnic spots and literally around the corner from the house.
Yes you can tour the house and yes it's pretty cool. But the view (at least when the trees are trimmed) is the best part. It's up there with the views from the Experimental Rose Garden and Terwilliger Blvd.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrYes you can tour the house and yes it's pretty cool. But the view (at least when the trees are trimmed) is the best part. It's up there with the views from the Experimental Rose Garden and Terwilliger Blvd.
It's a city park but really its a great viewpoint from which to get a feel of the entire Portland area. If the weather is nice bring a camera and a picnic lunch. Closes at sundown.
101 locals recommend
Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrIt's a city park but really its a great viewpoint from which to get a feel of the entire Portland area. If the weather is nice bring a camera and a picnic lunch. Closes at sundown.
Go for a ride on the Mount Hood Railroad. Lots of fun for all ages. Takes you into the Hood River Valley and onto the lower slopes of Mount Hood. Lunch at the end of the line. Fun for train buffs, too, due to the switchbacks during the steep ascent and challenging terrain.
17 locals recommend
Mount Hood Railroad
110 Railroad StreetGo for a ride on the Mount Hood Railroad. Lots of fun for all ages. Takes you into the Hood River Valley and onto the lower slopes of Mount Hood. Lunch at the end of the line. Fun for train buffs, too, due to the switchbacks during the steep ascent and challenging terrain.
Arts & Culture
Portland Christian Center
5700 SW Dosch RdSunday Services
St Barnabas Episcopal Church
2201 S Vermont StSunday Services, community meetings
Largest Conservative affiliated synagogue in Portland. Lots of social activities many open to public.
Congregation Neveh Shalom
2900 SW Peaceful LnLargest Conservative affiliated synagogue in Portland. Lots of social activities many open to public.
Local Chabad "franchise". Very nice folks. Lots of outreach. Jewish Day School.
Chabad of SW Portland - Center for Jewish Life
6612 S Vermont StLocal Chabad "franchise". Very nice folks. Lots of outreach. Jewish Day School.
Congregation Kesser Israel
6698 SW Capitol HwyWalkable Modern Orthodox synagogue
The Portland Ballet
6250 SW Capitol Hwy Local cultural institution. School and recital facility.
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th AveThe play's the thing.
Always something worth seeing and experiencing. Check their website for the latest including film festivals and activities for kids.
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveAlways something worth seeing and experiencing. Check their website for the latest including film festivals and activities for kids.
The Portland Symphony is surprisingly good and the current conductor get a great sound from them. Many guest performers. Lot's of Pop concerts to satisfy every taste. Speakers and special events.
117 locals recommend
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayThe Portland Symphony is surprisingly good and the current conductor get a great sound from them. Many guest performers. Lot's of Pop concerts to satisfy every taste. Speakers and special events.
Jews have lived in Oregon since before statehood. This OJM documents the lives and contributions of Jewish Oregonians mixed with art exhibits and speakers. Recently the OJM became the OJM and Center For Holocaust Education. In 2017 the museum will be moving to NW Davis St..
7 locals recommend
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center For Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis StJews have lived in Oregon since before statehood. This OJM documents the lives and contributions of Jewish Oregonians mixed with art exhibits and speakers. Recently the OJM became the OJM and Center For Holocaust Education. In 2017 the museum will be moving to NW Davis St..
Portland Opera
211 SE Caruthers StGet your opera fix right here in Portland.
Yes it is a garden, or if you prefer, park. But it's really a Japanese cultural experience. Come here to contemplate the variety of Japanese landscape arts and to gain a greater understanding of Japanese culture.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveYes it is a garden, or if you prefer, park. But it's really a Japanese cultural experience. Come here to contemplate the variety of Japanese landscape arts and to gain a greater understanding of Japanese culture.
Gain insights into Medieval Chinese culture in this authentic formal garden, made in China, disassembled block by block, and reassembled on an entire city block in downtown Portland. An unforgettable experience. The tea house is especially enjoyable. Bring your camera.
405 locals recommend
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StGain insights into Medieval Chinese culture in this authentic formal garden, made in China, disassembled block by block, and reassembled on an entire city block in downtown Portland. An unforgettable experience. The tea house is especially enjoyable. Bring your camera.
A bit of a schlep from Portland but a good turning around point for a trip to the gorge. Check the website for details. You can stop along the way at waterfalls, hydroelectric dams, and great viewpoints. Take the opportunity to drive on parts of the old Columbia River Highway.
27 locals recommend
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
5000 Discovery DrA bit of a schlep from Portland but a good turning around point for a trip to the gorge. Check the website for details. You can stop along the way at waterfalls, hydroelectric dams, and great viewpoints. Take the opportunity to drive on parts of the old Columbia River Highway.
Focuses on the timber industry and the area around Stevenson, WA. Fascinating collection of equipment, industry, domestic artifacts. Worthwhile and an easy drive down WA 14 from Portland.
20 locals recommend
Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
990 SW Rock Creek DrFocuses on the timber industry and the area around Stevenson, WA. Fascinating collection of equipment, industry, domestic artifacts. Worthwhile and an easy drive down WA 14 from Portland.
Learn about the early settlement of the Pacific Northwest. A quick trip across the Columbia River to the Fort site. Operated by the National Park Service.
132 locals recommend
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1501 E Evergreen BlvdLearn about the early settlement of the Pacific Northwest. A quick trip across the Columbia River to the Fort site. Operated by the National Park Service.