Portland Local’s Guide
Sightseeing
Mount Hood, up close and personal. Also the lodge where The Shining was filmed. Great beverages, ambiance, and skiing/riding. The view on a clear day is spectacular
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Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadMount Hood, up close and personal. Also the lodge where The Shining was filmed. Great beverages, ambiance, and skiing/riding. The view on a clear day is spectacular
Iconic Windows Desktop views of the Oregon Coast. Great breweries, fish and chips, and shops in a welcoming, quaint, and picturesque coastal setting
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Haystack Rock
Iconic Windows Desktop views of the Oregon Coast. Great breweries, fish and chips, and shops in a welcoming, quaint, and picturesque coastal setting
A quick 45 minute drive from here. Make sure to take the historic highway and stop at Crown Pointe en route to the falls. Plenty of hiking and sightseeing in the gorge
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Multnomah Falls station
A quick 45 minute drive from here. Make sure to take the historic highway and stop at Crown Pointe en route to the falls. Plenty of hiking and sightseeing in the gorge
One of my favorite day trips that gives you a glimpse of the diverse landscape of Oregon. The hike to the top is incredible but requires good fitness level. The views are incredible
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Iparke yaseSmith Rock State
One of my favorite day trips that gives you a glimpse of the diverse landscape of Oregon. The hike to the top is incredible but requires good fitness level. The views are incredible
White Salmon and Hood River are two my favorite spots to hang out, have some beverages, and enjoy the view. Both under 1 hour from my home
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White Salmon
White Salmon and Hood River are two my favorite spots to hang out, have some beverages, and enjoy the view. Both under 1 hour from my home
Favorite Bars
Roof top bar with the best view of Portland’s gorgeous skyline. The venue is chill and it’s a local spot all the way
Roof Deck at Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StMultiple bars within a resurrected school with a decidedly eerie vibe. The once-defunct school now houses restaurants, theaters, a brewery, and variety of bars, games, outdoor seating, and even a soaking pool.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveMultiple bars within a resurrected school with a decidedly eerie vibe. The once-defunct school now houses restaurants, theaters, a brewery, and variety of bars, games, outdoor seating, and even a soaking pool.
Right smack downtown is this rooftop lounge where you’ll find the socialites of Portland flossing their fashionista vibes. The food there is solid but the spaceship ambiance is what you will remember this place by.
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Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StRight smack downtown is this rooftop lounge where you’ll find the socialites of Portland flossing their fashionista vibes. The food there is solid but the spaceship ambiance is what you will remember this place by.
One-of-a-kind ambiance with a curated experience. Trust me, if you like whiskeys, this place is worth the hour long wait
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Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StOne-of-a-kind ambiance with a curated experience. Trust me, if you like whiskeys, this place is worth the hour long wait
Way too cool collection of prohibition era wares, furnishings, and drink recipes in this local’s fave hidden gem
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Bible Club PDX
6716 SE 16th AveWay too cool collection of prohibition era wares, furnishings, and drink recipes in this local’s fave hidden gem
Summertime favorite to watch boats, floating homes, and locals having a blast. Solid food too
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Island Cafe
250 NE Tomahawk Island DrSummertime favorite to watch boats, floating homes, and locals having a blast. Solid food too
Mid century furnishings with a gorgeous outdoors area. This is a favorite of mine for the “Mad Men” vibe
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Rontoms
600 E Burnside StMid century furnishings with a gorgeous outdoors area. This is a favorite of mine for the “Mad Men” vibe
Super cool ambiance that combines Atomic and Cabin design cues. Great spot to kick back and relax or listen to live music
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Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StSuper cool ambiance that combines Atomic and Cabin design cues. Great spot to kick back and relax or listen to live music
Fantastic brews in one of the hottest neighborhoods in Portland
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Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta StFantastic brews in one of the hottest neighborhoods in Portland
Neon fish tanks, dope drinks, and an outdoor patio. Next to plenty of other cool bars and restaurants in the super-hip Mississippi neighborhood
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Moloko
3967 N Mississippi AveNeon fish tanks, dope drinks, and an outdoor patio. Next to plenty of other cool bars and restaurants in the super-hip Mississippi neighborhood
Industrial woodsy Pacific Northwest ambiance combined with solid brews and food.
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Wayfinder Beer
304 SE 2nd AveIndustrial woodsy Pacific Northwest ambiance combined with solid brews and food.
Fantastic happy hour on the 30th floor of a high rise. Piano entertainment, gorgeous panoramic views, classy crowd
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Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveFantastic happy hour on the 30th floor of a high rise. Piano entertainment, gorgeous panoramic views, classy crowd
Food scene
Best collection of Latin food in town, dispensed via Food carts and an authentic market. Perfect for lunch
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Portland Mercado
7238 SE Foster RdBest collection of Latin food in town, dispensed via Food carts and an authentic market. Perfect for lunch
5 minutes from my house and a perfect choice for quick sushi or hibachi. The chef’s choice sashimi is fantastic. Service is always top notch
Fuji's Clackamas
12270 SE Sunnyside Rd5 minutes from my house and a perfect choice for quick sushi or hibachi. The chef’s choice sashimi is fantastic. Service is always top notch
One of my favorite Spanish tapas restaurants in town. Worth the drive. Worth the wait. Worth trying everything but order a couple of things at a time as the portions are surprising
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Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StOne of my favorite Spanish tapas restaurants in town. Worth the drive. Worth the wait. Worth trying everything but order a couple of things at a time as the portions are surprising
HK Cafe
4410 SE 82nd AveLocal’s favorite Dim sum place. Worth the wait
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdJames Beard award winning chef. Enough said
Chef’s choice menu exploring unreal flavors and prep methods in a quaint and inviting environment
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Willow Restaurant
2005 SE 11th AveChef’s choice menu exploring unreal flavors and prep methods in a quaint and inviting environment
Excellent Russia cuisine along with a great Vodka list is a great way to start the night
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Kachka
960 SE 11th AveExcellent Russia cuisine along with a great Vodka list is a great way to start the night
Well-appointed German restaurant with large plates and a great beer selection
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Gustav's Pub & Grill
5035 NE Sandy BlvdWell-appointed German restaurant with large plates and a great beer selection
One of the largest and oldest food truck areas in Portland. Still charming albeit a bit “divey”. Bars on-site
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Cartlandia
8145 SE 82nd AveOne of the largest and oldest food truck areas in Portland. Still charming albeit a bit “divey”. Bars on-site
Best Thai I’ve had, better than most restaurants in Thailand
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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
3354 SE Hawthorne BlvdBest Thai I’ve had, better than most restaurants in Thailand
Local fave for Middle-eastern grub in an unpretentious environment. Small but oh-so-good!
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Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayLocal fave for Middle-eastern grub in an unpretentious environment. Small but oh-so-good!
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveGorgeous and decadent deserts, wine, and coffee
Fresh and legit fusion of middle-eastern and PNW. The brunch is incredible
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Tusk
2448 E Burnside StFresh and legit fusion of middle-eastern and PNW. The brunch is incredible
Favorite Food Hall in Portland with a great selection, quality ingredients, and ice cream
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Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd AveFavorite Food Hall in Portland with a great selection, quality ingredients, and ice cream
Locals never Voodoo. We Blue Star. I’ll take the Challenge any day of the week.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StLocals never Voodoo. We Blue Star. I’ll take the Challenge any day of the week.
Yeah. It’s that good!!! Make sure you try as many flavors as you want before you commit. Get a tub to-go!
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StYeah. It’s that good!!! Make sure you try as many flavors as you want before you commit. Get a tub to-go!
Delicious grub and cocktails with a French-indochine fusion vibe.
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Canard
734 E Burnside StDelicious grub and cocktails with a French-indochine fusion vibe.
No comparison if you’re in the mood for Korean BBQ
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K-Town Korean BBQ Restaurant
5450 SE 82nd AveNo comparison if you’re in the mood for Korean BBQ
Little Sheep
3861 SW 117th AveBest hot pot in town. Fantastic quality and price.