Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Tastebud
7783 SW Capitol HwyExcellent gourmet wood-fired pizzas and cocktails.
Another Portland institution. Extensive menu. Nice deck in the summer.
14 locals recommend
O'Connor's Restaurant
7850 SW Capitol HwyAnother Portland institution. Extensive menu. Nice deck in the summer.
Good Mexican food. Somewhat limited seating so there is often a wait.
11 locals recommend
Casa Vacca Italian
7800 SW Capitol HwyGood Mexican food. Somewhat limited seating so there is often a wait.
Very popular restaurant with an interesting eclectic menu.
56 locals recommend
Marco’s Café and Espresso Bar
7910 SW 35th AveVery popular restaurant with an interesting eclectic menu.
City Thai
6341 SW Capitol HwyExcellent Thai food plus sushi because...well, sushi.
Popular restaurant for decent sushi and other Japanese dishes for those who aren't down with the raw stuff.
8 locals recommend
SHO | Japanese Restaurant
10100 SW Barbur BlvdPopular restaurant for decent sushi and other Japanese dishes for those who aren't down with the raw stuff.
Authentic Swedish food and cultural center. They have mostly small tables, so larger groups should call ahead.
29 locals recommend
Broder Söder
8800 SW Oleson RdAuthentic Swedish food and cultural center. They have mostly small tables, so larger groups should call ahead.
Excellent Italian restaurant in Sellwood. Great menu and wine list. Casual. Very popular, so there could be wait.
68 locals recommend
Gino's
8051 SE 13th AveExcellent Italian restaurant in Sellwood. Great menu and wine list. Casual. Very popular, so there could be wait.
Block & Board
8421 SW Terwilliger BlvdMEAT! Locally-sourced butcher shop and BBQ restaurant. Limited seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brew pub with great selections of outstanding beers and ciders. Very good menu.
57 locals recommend
Sasquatch Brewing Co.
6440 SW Capitol HwyBrew pub with great selections of outstanding beers and ciders. Very good menu.
A Portland institution. Strong drinks, good bar food, and friendly people. Can get pretty loud.
28 locals recommend
Renner's Grill
7819 SW Capitol HwyA Portland institution. Strong drinks, good bar food, and friendly people. Can get pretty loud.
Great selection of rotating local beers and wines. Nice seasonal patio in front.
24 locals recommend
Journeys
7771 SW Capitol HwyGreat selection of rotating local beers and wines. Nice seasonal patio in front.
Parks & Nature
Large park just down the street from our house. Trails, playgrounds, community center with pool, skate park, tennis courts, softball fields and more.
39 locals recommend
Gabriel Park
Large park just down the street from our house. Trails, playgrounds, community center with pool, skate park, tennis courts, softball fields and more.
Portland's legendary Forest Park, the largest forested urban park in the country, has miles hiking trails, outstanding views, and an abundance of natural beauty.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Portland's legendary Forest Park, the largest forested urban park in the country, has miles hiking trails, outstanding views, and an abundance of natural beauty.
Essentials
This is a Fred Meyer "Marketplace" so it doesn't stock clothes, furniture, and electronics like the big Freddies. But as far as groceries, beer, and wine, they likely have everything you need.
96 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyThis is a Fred Meyer "Marketplace" so it doesn't stock clothes, furniture, and electronics like the big Freddies. But as far as groceries, beer, and wine, they likely have everything you need.
Nice grocery store. The employees seem to be friendlier here than other stores.
197 locals recommend
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StNice grocery store. The employees seem to be friendlier here than other stores.
International grocery store with an extensive selection of local meat and fish, organic produce, and specialty groceries from around the world--in particular the Middle East and SE Asia. Wood-fired pizza and fresh pita. Well-curated wine selection and wide variety of local, mirco and imported beers.
51 locals recommend
Barbur World Foods
9845 SW Barbur BlvdInternational grocery store with an extensive selection of local meat and fish, organic produce, and specialty groceries from around the world--in particular the Middle East and SE Asia. Wood-fired pizza and fresh pita. Well-curated wine selection and wide variety of local, mirco and imported beers.
Shopping
Arguably the best craft beer selection in the city, and that's saying something! Local, regional, and imported. They also have a large selection of wine. Also, when their kitchen is open, they make a killer burger.
34 locals recommend
John's Marketplace Multnomah
3535 SW Multnomah BlvdArguably the best craft beer selection in the city, and that's saying something! Local, regional, and imported. They also have a large selection of wine. Also, when their kitchen is open, they make a killer burger.
Annie Bloom's Books
7834 SW Capitol HwyExcellent local bookstore.
Entertainment & Activities
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett St