Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Excellent Ethiopian food and the nicest proprietor who owns and runs the restaurant with his family and small staff. Usually, Betre, the owner, is waiting on you himself.
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Bete-Lukas | Ethiopian Restaurant
2504 SE 50th AveExcellent Ethiopian food and the nicest proprietor who owns and runs the restaurant with his family and small staff. Usually, Betre, the owner, is waiting on you himself.
Great coffee and a good place to set up your computer if you need to get some work done before you play, or grab a cup to explore Hawthorne with.
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Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveGreat coffee and a good place to set up your computer if you need to get some work done before you play, or grab a cup to explore Hawthorne with.
Excellent tacos, ceviche, margaritas, and a the feel of a small-town Mexico taqueria. There's usually a line out side, but it goes fast and the wait is worth it!
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¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardExcellent tacos, ceviche, margaritas, and a the feel of a small-town Mexico taqueria. There's usually a line out side, but it goes fast and the wait is worth it!
Delicious French bakery. So many choices of pastries you don't know where to begin. Or pick up a baguette for a stroll in Mt. Tabor Park. Delicious full menu as well.
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Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdDelicious French bakery. So many choices of pastries you don't know where to begin. Or pick up a baguette for a stroll in Mt. Tabor Park. Delicious full menu as well.
Olympia Provisions Public House
3384 SE Division StGerman style sausages and beer
Pinolo Gelato
3707 SE Division StMmm. Gelato. Avoid the line at Salt and Straw.
Just as good as Salt and Straw, but without the line.
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Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveJust as good as Salt and Straw, but without the line.
Excellent Italian with wood-fired oven. Good value late happy hour.
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Cibo
3539 SE Division StExcellent Italian with wood-fired oven. Good value late happy hour.
Italian restaurant. Happy hour recommended and is all day on Sunday.
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3 Doors Down Cafe
1429 Southeast 37th AvenueItalian restaurant. Happy hour recommended and is all day on Sunday.
Tidbit
2880 Southeast Division StreetFood Cart pod
Cartopia
1207 SE Hawthorne BlvdFood Cart pod. Great late night stop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy, intimate restaurant and bar. Lovely atmosphere, full bar and drink menu, and small food menu.
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Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdCozy, intimate restaurant and bar. Lovely atmosphere, full bar and drink menu, and small food menu.
"Best little honky tonk in Portland." Live country, western, and swing music every night, and rarely a cover charge. Great outdoor seating area with a fire pit. It's a slice of Austin, Texas!
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Landmark Saloon
4847 SE Division St"Best little honky tonk in Portland." Live country, western, and swing music every night, and rarely a cover charge. Great outdoor seating area with a fire pit. It's a slice of Austin, Texas!
APEX
1216 SE Division StBeer bar with outstanding tap list and big outdoor patio.
Baerlic Brewing Company
2239 SE 11th AveBurnside Brewing Company
Commons Brewery
Wayfinder Beer
304 SE 2nd AveGrixsen Brewing Company
1001 SE Division StRogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery
928 SE 9th AveHair of the Dog Brewing Company
61 SE Yamhill StLucky Labrador Brew Pub
915 SE Hawthorne BlvdCascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont StBase Camp Brewing Company
930 SE Oak StScout Beer
1516 Southeast 10th AvenueRoss Island Brewing
730 Southeast Powell BoulevardSmall brewpub with nice patio. Best value happy hour beer prices in Portland on Tuesday.
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Hedge House
Small brewpub with nice patio. Best value happy hour beer prices in Portland on Tuesday.
Outstanding bottle shop. Always a nice tap selection.
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Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark StOutstanding bottle shop. Always a nice tap selection.
Legendary English pub. Was one of the earliest purveyors of Oregon microbrews. Outstanding tap selection.
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Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont StLegendary English pub. Was one of the earliest purveyors of Oregon microbrews. Outstanding tap selection.
Parks & Nature
This is a nice place for a walk, hike, jog, bike ride, or an evening picnic to watch the sun set over the city.
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Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StThis is a nice place for a walk, hike, jog, bike ride, or an evening picnic to watch the sun set over the city.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveFred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdArts & Culture
This is a movie theater that also often has live events. Check their schedule. They have two bars and a restaurant in the building as well.
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McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdThis is a movie theater that also often has live events. Check their schedule. They have two bars and a restaurant in the building as well.