Guidebook for Portland

Jim
Guidebook for Portland

Drinks & Nightlife

A classy but casual neighborhood bar serving great pizza. Family-friendly until evening.
19 localnici recomandă
The Pocket Pub
2719 NE 7th Ave
19 localnici recomandă
A classy but casual neighborhood bar serving great pizza. Family-friendly until evening.
Groovy bar in an old victorian house.
54 localnici recomandă
Beech Street Parlor
412 NE Beech St
54 localnici recomandă
Groovy bar in an old victorian house.
They make great beer, the pub food is way above average, and it's all for a great cause. One of the only non-profit breweries in America. List of current causes posted on the wall.
75 localnici recomandă
Ex Novo Brewing Co.
2326 N Flint Ave
75 localnici recomandă
They make great beer, the pub food is way above average, and it's all for a great cause. One of the only non-profit breweries in America. List of current causes posted on the wall.
Good beer and pub fare.
21 localnici recomandă
15th Avenue Hophouse
1517 NE Brazee St
21 localnici recomandă
Good beer and pub fare.
The White Eagle Saloon is Portland's 3rd oldest bar dating to 1905 (6 years before our house was built by the Rice Brothers), behind only Huber's and Kelly's Olympian, both of which are downtown. Lots of charm here, run by the inimitable McMenamin brothers (see also Kennedy School).
49 localnici recomandă
Blue Moon Tavern & Grill
432 Northwest 21st Avenue
49 localnici recomandă
The White Eagle Saloon is Portland's 3rd oldest bar dating to 1905 (6 years before our house was built by the Rice Brothers), behind only Huber's and Kelly's Olympian, both of which are downtown. Lots of charm here, run by the inimitable McMenamin brothers (see also Kennedy School).
You have to see this place before you leave town. Old school transformed into funky facility housing bars, restaurants, a movie theater, live music, a soaking pool, etc.
538 localnici recomandă
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
538 localnici recomandă
You have to see this place before you leave town. Old school transformed into funky facility housing bars, restaurants, a movie theater, live music, a soaking pool, etc.
Lovely historic atmosphere. Connected to Wonder Ballroom. "Vintage cocktails & absinthe served in a hideaway lounge with attached ballroom hosting live music."
85 localnici recomandă
The Secret Society
116 NE Russell St
85 localnici recomandă
Lovely historic atmosphere. Connected to Wonder Ballroom. "Vintage cocktails & absinthe served in a hideaway lounge with attached ballroom hosting live music."
One of the pioneers in Portland's vast brewing scene. Their hefeweizen beer (wheat beer usually served with lemon) was probably the beer that sparked the micro-brewery revolution here.
45 localnici recomandă
The Widmer Brothers Brewery
929 N Russell St
45 localnici recomandă
One of the pioneers in Portland's vast brewing scene. Their hefeweizen beer (wheat beer usually served with lemon) was probably the beer that sparked the micro-brewery revolution here.
Check out their tasting room. Definitely a secret spot. They have odd hours so check their website to make sure they are open. Very unique scene. Tricky to find way down in the bowels of the Left Bank building, but worth the search. Really unique beers. http://www.uprightbrewing.com/tasting-room.html
17 localnici recomandă
Upright Brewery
240 N Broadway
17 localnici recomandă
Check out their tasting room. Definitely a secret spot. They have odd hours so check their website to make sure they are open. Very unique scene. Tricky to find way down in the bowels of the Left Bank building, but worth the search. Really unique beers. http://www.uprightbrewing.com/tasting-room.html

Food Scene

Amazing food. One of Portland's favorite restaurants, ​OX finds inspiration in the wood-fired grilling tradition of Argentina, and with it, the culinary heritage of Spain, France and Italy. Prime local meats and fish are showcased, along with seasonal produce in distinctive preparations.
192 localnici recomandă
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
192 localnici recomandă
Amazing food. One of Portland's favorite restaurants, ​OX finds inspiration in the wood-fired grilling tradition of Argentina, and with it, the culinary heritage of Spain, France and Italy. Prime local meats and fish are showcased, along with seasonal produce in distinctive preparations.
Sumptuous feasts of charcuterie, roast meats, and local fish as well as salads and delicious desserts in a cozy, rustically beautiful atmosphere.
92 localnici recomandă
Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
92 localnici recomandă
Sumptuous feasts of charcuterie, roast meats, and local fish as well as salads and delicious desserts in a cozy, rustically beautiful atmosphere.
New Orleans bistro fare. Delicious pork chops!
34 localnici recomandă
Acadia
1303 NE Fremont St
34 localnici recomandă
New Orleans bistro fare. Delicious pork chops!
Good coffee just a short stroll of a few blocks from the house!
51 localnici recomandă
TwentySix Cafe
2723 NE 7th Ave
51 localnici recomandă
Good coffee just a short stroll of a few blocks from the house!
Tasty sandwiches, soups & salads.
19 localnici recomandă
Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods
2518 Northeast 15th Avenue
19 localnici recomandă
Tasty sandwiches, soups & salads.
Good breakfast spot within easy walking distance of the house.
35 localnici recomandă
Bridges Café & Catering
2716 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
35 localnici recomandă
Good breakfast spot within easy walking distance of the house.
The northern outpost of one of Portland's iconic restaurants, the very authentic Thai food restaurant, Pok Pok by Andy Ricker who you may have seen guide Anthony Bourdain through Thailand on Bordain's TV show. Pok Pok Noi (North) features a more limited menu, but many of the staples, and is much much much easier to get into than the original Pok Pok in SE Portland, which doesn't take reservations.
201 localnici recomandă
Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott St
201 localnici recomandă
The northern outpost of one of Portland's iconic restaurants, the very authentic Thai food restaurant, Pok Pok by Andy Ricker who you may have seen guide Anthony Bourdain through Thailand on Bordain's TV show. Pok Pok Noi (North) features a more limited menu, but many of the staples, and is much much much easier to get into than the original Pok Pok in SE Portland, which doesn't take reservations.
Barbecue to die for. The smell alone will have you salivating. Try the brisket!
70 localnici recomandă
The People's Pig
3217 N Williams Ave
70 localnici recomandă
Barbecue to die for. The smell alone will have you salivating. Try the brisket!
Haven't tried this place yet but sounds interesting. Upscale new-wave Mexican food.
Chalino
25 North Fremont Street
Haven't tried this place yet but sounds interesting. Upscale new-wave Mexican food.
Probably the #1 breakfast joint in all of the Portland area. Usually requires waiting in line a bit (try getting in line just before they open). So worth it!
482 localnici recomandă
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division St
482 localnici recomandă
Probably the #1 breakfast joint in all of the Portland area. Usually requires waiting in line a bit (try getting in line just before they open). So worth it!
Fantastic breakfast! What they lack in the "healthy" department they make up for in the "delicious" department.
37 localnici recomandă
Pine State Biscuits | Schuyler
125 NE Schuyler St
37 localnici recomandă
Fantastic breakfast! What they lack in the "healthy" department they make up for in the "delicious" department.
One of 2 locations near the house. Fantastic breakfast! What they lack in the "healthy" department they make up for in the "delicious" department.
290 localnici recomandă
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta St
290 localnici recomandă
One of 2 locations near the house. Fantastic breakfast! What they lack in the "healthy" department they make up for in the "delicious" department.
More good local coffee.
19 localnici recomandă
Caffe Destino
1339 NE Fremont St
19 localnici recomandă
More good local coffee.
Because sometimes you just need a bowl of Murphy's stew and a Guiness.
24 localnici recomandă
County Cork Public House
1329 NE Fremont St
24 localnici recomandă
Because sometimes you just need a bowl of Murphy's stew and a Guiness.
High end delicious French food in a lovely and intimate atmosphere. http://verdigrisrestaurant.com/#verdigris-restaurant
15 localnici recomandă
Daisy Bar + Cafe
1465 NE Prescott St
15 localnici recomandă
High end delicious French food in a lovely and intimate atmosphere. http://verdigrisrestaurant.com/#verdigris-restaurant
Funky little cafe/coffee shop/music venue with eclectic decor and a laid-back, bohemian vibe.
42 localnici recomandă
The Waypost
3120 N Williams Ave
42 localnici recomandă
Funky little cafe/coffee shop/music venue with eclectic decor and a laid-back, bohemian vibe.
Japanese pub food. Easy walk from the house.
13 localnici recomandă
Izakaya Kichinto
102 NE Russell St
13 localnici recomandă
Japanese pub food. Easy walk from the house.
One of Portland's best restaurants. Ranked #8 in the city last year by the Oregonian newspaper. Amazing tapas. http://www.torobravopdx.com/
179 localnici recomandă
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell St
179 localnici recomandă
One of Portland's best restaurants. Ranked #8 in the city last year by the Oregonian newspaper. Amazing tapas. http://www.torobravopdx.com/
Our go-to dessert stop. Fantastic frozen yogurt in ever-changing delicious flavors with a huge assortment of spectacular toppings. Susan loves it because they always have a few vegan options (made with almond or coconut milk usually) and I love it because it's better than most regular ice cream! Open late.
41 localnici recomandă
Eb & Bean Local Organic Frozen Yogurt (NE)
1425 NE Broadway
41 localnici recomandă
Our go-to dessert stop. Fantastic frozen yogurt in ever-changing delicious flavors with a huge assortment of spectacular toppings. Susan loves it because they always have a few vegan options (made with almond or coconut milk usually) and I love it because it's better than most regular ice cream! Open late.
Great sandwiches, soups, salads at Bunk and live music too! http://www.bunksandwiches.com/bunkbaratthewonder/
24 localnici recomandă
Bunk Bar Wonder
128 NE Russell St
24 localnici recomandă
Great sandwiches, soups, salads at Bunk and live music too! http://www.bunksandwiches.com/bunkbaratthewonder/
Ethiopian cuisine - Said to be the grand old lady of Northeast Portland's Ethiopian epicenter
26 localnici recomandă
Queen of Sheba Restaurant
2413 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
26 localnici recomandă
Ethiopian cuisine - Said to be the grand old lady of Northeast Portland's Ethiopian epicenter
41 localnici recomandă
Russell St. BBQ (Belmont)
4246 SE Belmont St
41 localnici recomandă
Maybe Portland's very best high-end vegan restaurant!
80 localnici recomandă
Blossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th Ave
80 localnici recomandă
Maybe Portland's very best high-end vegan restaurant!
If you want super good vegan fare, a full bar and a laid back atmosphere, this is your place!
266 localnici recomandă
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta St
266 localnici recomandă
If you want super good vegan fare, a full bar and a laid back atmosphere, this is your place!
Probably my favorite place for fancy tacos - though I do love the cheap taqueria variety as well. These are a little more upscale gringo style, but delicious nonetheless!
342 localnici recomandă
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi Ave
342 localnici recomandă
Probably my favorite place for fancy tacos - though I do love the cheap taqueria variety as well. These are a little more upscale gringo style, but delicious nonetheless!
This has always been our family's favorite Thai restaurant. The quality and service is consistently good, and the atmosphere is cozy.
54 localnici recomandă
Thai Noon Restaurant
2635 NE Alberta St
54 localnici recomandă
This has always been our family's favorite Thai restaurant. The quality and service is consistently good, and the atmosphere is cozy.
So many delicious vegan and vegetarian options and the kids' menu is terrific--plus, kids' meals are only $1 between 5-7pm everyday! (Gets pretty busy at dinnertime though, so get there early to squeeze in before 7:00)
85 localnici recomandă
Vita Cafe
3023 Northeast Alberta Street
85 localnici recomandă
So many delicious vegan and vegetarian options and the kids' menu is terrific--plus, kids' meals are only $1 between 5-7pm everyday! (Gets pretty busy at dinnertime though, so get there early to squeeze in before 7:00)
A cozy, neighborhood Italian restaurant.
56 localnici recomandă
Lucca
3449 NE 24th Ave
56 localnici recomandă
A cozy, neighborhood Italian restaurant.
They serve an amazing breakfast here, but we mostly go for their pastries, on occasion.
385 localnici recomandă
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy Blvd
385 localnici recomandă
They serve an amazing breakfast here, but we mostly go for their pastries, on occasion.
Refreshing, healthy, delicious acai bowls! Our sons are hooked (Susan had to learn how to make them at home).
15 localnici recomandă
Carioca Bowls
827 NE Alberta St
15 localnici recomandă
Refreshing, healthy, delicious acai bowls! Our sons are hooked (Susan had to learn how to make them at home).
Excellent Indian vegan restaurant, serving dishes that vegans normally have to forgo. Find dairy products replaced with nut-based ingredients, such as masala curry cooked with cashew cream, and The Sudra also has a selection of cocktails and mocktails, in addition to wine, beer, and cider. Not super close to the house, but worth the short drive.
58 localnici recomandă
The Sudra
28 NE 28th Ave
58 localnici recomandă
Excellent Indian vegan restaurant, serving dishes that vegans normally have to forgo. Find dairy products replaced with nut-based ingredients, such as masala curry cooked with cashew cream, and The Sudra also has a selection of cocktails and mocktails, in addition to wine, beer, and cider. Not super close to the house, but worth the short drive.
Try one of their biscuit breakfast sandwiches.
31 localnici recomandă
Bushel and Peck Bakeshop
3907 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
31 localnici recomandă
Try one of their biscuit breakfast sandwiches.
Delicious Mexican food and nice cocktails too. Closed Sundays.
26 localnici recomandă
La Cocina Restaurant
3901 N Williams Ave
26 localnici recomandă
Delicious Mexican food and nice cocktails too. Closed Sundays.

Parks & Nature

Great park and picnic spot just a block away from the house. Playground, open fields, baseball, tennis, basketball, soccer, trees, dogs, picnic tables, occasional music, etc.
92 localnici recomandă
Irving Park
707 NE Fremont St
92 localnici recomandă
Great park and picnic spot just a block away from the house. Playground, open fields, baseball, tennis, basketball, soccer, trees, dogs, picnic tables, occasional music, etc.
playground, fields, basketball court, trees, picnic tables, outdoor swimming pool open in summer...
31 localnici recomandă
Grant Park
31 localnici recomandă
playground, fields, basketball court, trees, picnic tables, outdoor swimming pool open in summer...
bark running track around park, picnic tables, playground, basketball court, open field, baseball diamond, bike polo, occasional summer concerts, etc.
139 localnici recomandă
Parcul Alberta
1905 NE Killingsworth St
139 localnici recomandă
bark running track around park, picnic tables, playground, basketball court, open field, baseball diamond, bike polo, occasional summer concerts, etc.
Small park with playground, basket ball court, and some green grass.
12 localnici recomandă
Dawson Park
1 N Stanton St
12 localnici recomandă
Small park with playground, basket ball court, and some green grass.

Shopping

Stock up on your Nike shoes and apparel just a few blocks from the house!
37 localnici recomandă
Nike Community Store
2650 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
37 localnici recomandă
Stock up on your Nike shoes and apparel just a few blocks from the house!
If you enjoy bargain hunting at second-hand stores, Rerun is one of Portland's best. All kinds of things, from clothing to furniture.
39 localnici recomandă
Rerun
707 NE Fremont St
39 localnici recomandă
If you enjoy bargain hunting at second-hand stores, Rerun is one of Portland's best. All kinds of things, from clothing to furniture.
We are very near one of the largest shopping malls in Oregon.
111 localnici recomandă
Lloyd Center
2201 Lloyd Center
111 localnici recomandă
We are very near one of the largest shopping malls in Oregon.
One of my favorite local bookstores!
18 localnici recomandă
Broadway Books
1714 NE Broadway
18 localnici recomandă
One of my favorite local bookstores!

Essentials

Healthy grocery store with cafe, hot bar, an amazing salad bar, smoothies, espresso bar, etc.
630 localnici recomandă
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St
630 localnici recomandă
Healthy grocery store with cafe, hot bar, an amazing salad bar, smoothies, espresso bar, etc.
Healthy grocery store with cafe, hot bar, salads, smoothies, etc.
974 localnici recomandă
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division St
974 localnici recomandă
Healthy grocery store with cafe, hot bar, salads, smoothies, etc.
Pharmacy and convenience store in one!
160 localnici recomandă
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd Ave
160 localnici recomandă
Pharmacy and convenience store in one!
Fred Meyer is an Oregon chain offering one stop-shopping at it's very finest. It's a very large, competitively priced grocery, clothing, tools, gardening, toys, electronics, etc. Anything you need, they probably have, and for a good price. When I need a variety of things, this is a go-to place.
616 localnici recomandă
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd
616 localnici recomandă
Fred Meyer is an Oregon chain offering one stop-shopping at it's very finest. It's a very large, competitively priced grocery, clothing, tools, gardening, toys, electronics, etc. Anything you need, they probably have, and for a good price. When I need a variety of things, this is a go-to place.
Nearest convenience store to the house.
Knott Street Grocery Moa Chain
2709 NE 7th Ave
Nearest convenience store to the house.
Largest chain grocery store near the house.
279 localnici recomandă
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy Blvd
279 localnici recomandă
Largest chain grocery store near the house.

Everything Else

One of Oregon's state controlled liquor stores. If you want to buy spirits, you'll need to visit one of these.
Lloyd Center Liquor Store
1621 NE 9th Ave
One of Oregon's state controlled liquor stores. If you want to buy spirits, you'll need to visit one of these.
Spirits are state controlled in Oregon and you'll need to visit a liquor store to buy them. This is the nearest one to the house.
MLK Liquor
3532 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Spirits are state controlled in Oregon and you'll need to visit a liquor store to buy them. This is the nearest one to the house.

Getting Around

Self-service bike rental station. https://www.biketownpdx.com/ Its' right in front of the Nike Factory Store.
50 localnici recomandă
BIKETOWN
50 localnici recomandă
Self-service bike rental station. https://www.biketownpdx.com/ Its' right in front of the Nike Factory Store.
Train running from the Portland airport thru downtown, and out to Beaverton. Many stops in between.
14 localnici recomandă
Lloyd Center NE 11th Ave station
14 localnici recomandă
Train running from the Portland airport thru downtown, and out to Beaverton. Many stops in between.
Best airport in the country. Free internet, good local food, even a theater! http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2017/07/pdx_named_the_best_domestic_ai.html
95 localnici recomandă
Portland International Airport
7000 Northeast Airport Way
95 localnici recomandă
Best airport in the country. Free internet, good local food, even a theater! http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2017/07/pdx_named_the_best_domestic_ai.html