Guidebook for Portland
Arts & Culture
Keller Auditorium
222 SW Clay StSee an Off Broadway performance while you are in town.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwaySee Dance Companies from around the world.
Great place to grab a beer, eat and watch a movie. They also play major sporting events.
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McMenamins Mission Theater
1624 NW Glisan StGreat place to grab a beer, eat and watch a movie. They also play major sporting events.
Moda Center
1 N Center Ct StPortland Trailblazers
Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StHome of the Timbers
Food Scene
If you are a Grimm fan, this restaurant was used in one of the episodes. The Carriage house was moved in order to save it and has a fantastic bar upstairs.
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Raven & Rose
1331 SW BroadwayIf you are a Grimm fan, this restaurant was used in one of the episodes. The Carriage house was moved in order to save it and has a fantastic bar upstairs.
Starbucks
3623 SE Powell BlvdJust so you know where it is.
A fantastic walk and even better place to sit outside with a glass of wine on the waterfront and people watch
Thirst Wine Bar and Shop
0315 SW Montgomery StA fantastic walk and even better place to sit outside with a glass of wine on the waterfront and people watch
Koi Fusion - CLOSED
827 SW 2nd AveThey started out of a food cart.
Fantastic views of Portland. We have enjoyed a drink or two in the downstairs comfortable bar.
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Chart House
5700 SW Terwilliger BlvdFantastic views of Portland. We have enjoyed a drink or two in the downstairs comfortable bar.
If you like large fresh sashimi, you will need to get in line. Best sushi deal in town.
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Saburos | Sushi House Restaurant
1667 SE Bybee BlvdIf you like large fresh sashimi, you will need to get in line. Best sushi deal in town.
Mio Sushi
2735 N Killingsworth StFresh small sushi restaurant that serves sushi pizza.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1201 NW Lovejoy StOur kiddo loves this place, so that means we do to.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StThis is David's favorite roaster.
Caffe Umbria
303 NW 12th AveThis is Kim's favorite coffee house.
If you want a Portland eating experience, this is cafeteria style $2 Lucky Lagers spicy food that serves the restaurant folks after they get off work. Their thing is to not be nice, so be prepared.
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Le Bistro Montage
301 SE Morrison StIf you want a Portland eating experience, this is cafeteria style $2 Lucky Lagers spicy food that serves the restaurant folks after they get off work. Their thing is to not be nice, so be prepared.
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveKim says it is fantastic. I believe her.
HOTLIPS Pizza - PSU
1909 SW 6th AveDecent pizza. Much better than a Dominos or Pizza Hut.
We have actually never been here. It is fairly new and does have vegetarian and I believe gluten free options.
Joe's Burgers
540 SW College StWe have actually never been here. It is fairly new and does have vegetarian and I believe gluten free options.
Do you love, melt your head off spicy? We went here one time. The mild was way to hot for us.
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Baan Thai | Restaurant and Bar
Do you love, melt your head off spicy? We went here one time. The mild was way to hot for us.
If you are gluten free and enjoy beer, they make the best line of Gluten extracted beers.
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The Widmer Brothers Brewery
929 N Russell StIf you are gluten free and enjoy beer, they make the best line of Gluten extracted beers.
If you are gluten free and want regional food and beer.
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Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
210 NW 11th AveIf you are gluten free and want regional food and beer.
Isabel Restaurant
330 NW 10th AveWe enjoy breakfast here. Light and healthy options.
If you are here on a hot summer day than you can sit on the dock and enjoy the river and the view of the city. We enjoy the happy hour tacos.
Newport Seafood Grill - Riverplace
425 Southwest Montgomery StreetIf you are here on a hot summer day than you can sit on the dock and enjoy the river and the view of the city. We enjoy the happy hour tacos.
They make the best Gluten Extracted beer in the world.
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The Widmer Brothers Brewery
929 N Russell StThey make the best Gluten Extracted beer in the world.
Bridgeport Brewing
1313 NW Marshall StFor you IPA fans, they have been doing it forever.
It is where all of the writers for our local paper go to eat and drink. Short walk.
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Higgins
1239 SW BroadwayIt is where all of the writers for our local paper go to eat and drink. Short walk.
Hip, bustling eatery with a bar where Argentinean-inspired NW fare is cooked on a wood-fired grill
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OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdHip, bustling eatery with a bar where Argentinean-inspired NW fare is cooked on a wood-fired grill
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveTerrific Views.
Jake's Grill
611 SW 10th AveOne of Portland's oldest restaurants.
Einstein Bros Bagels
6366 SW Capitol HwyBagels and coffee
Ben & Jerry’s
1428 SE 36th AveIce Cream
This is a location for food carts. It is the second largest location downtown. The other being on Alder.
Hog & Hen · Acadian Kitchen
1941 SW 4th AveThis is a location for food carts. It is the second largest location downtown. The other being on Alder.
The Frying Scotsman
4250 SW Rose Biggi Avethe largest location of Food Carts in Portland
Corbett Fish House
5901 S Corbett AveExclusively gluten free food.
Essentials
If you are here on a Saturday we highly recommend attending. Note: Dogs are not permitted :-(
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Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayIf you are here on a Saturday we highly recommend attending. Note: Dogs are not permitted :-(
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StThere is free parking under the building.
Duniway Deli & Grocery
2417 SW 5th AveIf you need a convenience store. Typical stuff here.
Entertainment & Activities
TartBerry
915 SW 9th Ave.If you are looking for FroYo, come here.
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdThis is a fantastic zoo!
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveOur toddler could be here for days!
Portland Children's Museum
4015 SW Canyon RdLots of great activity rooms here.
If you have young ones, this park has a great water feature that the young kids love.
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Jamison Square
810 NW 11th AveIf you have young ones, this park has a great water feature that the young kids love.
If you have the kiddos with you but want to watch a sporting event, eat dinner and drink a beer it is kid friendly.
Yard House
888 SW 5th AveIf you have the kiddos with you but want to watch a sporting event, eat dinner and drink a beer it is kid friendly.
PlayDate PDX
1434 NW 17th AveHave an adult beverage and let the kids go crazy.
Sightseeing
If you want an adventure, try parking here :-) Also, there are a fantastic amount of books.
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Powell's NW Warehouse
If you want an adventure, try parking here :-) Also, there are a fantastic amount of books.
Portland Oregon Visitors Association
701 SW 6th AveVisitors Information
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveCome smell the roses.
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveClose walk through the park blocks.
If you want to take a nice ride down the Willamette. The map is deceiving. You actually load on the west side of the river.
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Portland Spirit Cruises and Events
110 SE Caruthers StIf you want to take a nice ride down the Willamette. The map is deceiving. You actually load on the west side of the river.
Drinks & Nightlife
If it is nice out and you want to have a great view of Portland, get there early.
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Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StIf it is nice out and you want to have a great view of Portland, get there early.
Red Star Tavern
503 SW Alder StGluten Free Beer $4 at Happy Hour. Always warm and friendly.
Veritable Quandary
1220 Southwest 1st AvenueHappy Hour at the very least is worth attending.
Hipster, fix your bike 80s music bar. Great outdoor seating.
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White Owl Social Club
1305 SE 8th AveHipster, fix your bike 80s music bar. Great outdoor seating.
Dig A Pony
736 SE Grand AveA little Hipster bar.
The Parish
231 Northwest 11th AvenueOysters?
Another hipster local. I am not a fan of their gluten free beer however. The outside seating is available in the summer.
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Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery
928 SE 9th AveAnother hipster local. I am not a fan of their gluten free beer however. The outside seating is available in the summer.
If you want a basic old downtown Portland bar and some beer.
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Kelly's Olympian
426 SW Washington StIf you want a basic old downtown Portland bar and some beer.
Rum Club
720 SE Sandy BlvdHipster rum bar.
This is a complete dive. However if you are a fan of open mic night or karaoke than you may want to check it out and then walk home.
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Suki's Bar & Grill
2401 SW 4th AveThis is a complete dive. However if you are a fan of open mic night or karaoke than you may want to check it out and then walk home.
BrewCycle Portland - West
1108 NW Flanders StDon't worry about calories just keep peddling,
Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill
71 SW 2nd AveFor the Soccer fans.
Cheerful Tortoise
1939 SW 6th AvePSU Bar
Everything Else
Since we do not sell liquor at grocery stores in Oregon. This is your closest location.
Portland Center Liquor Store
2075 SW 1st AveSince we do not sell liquor at grocery stores in Oregon. This is your closest location.
This is the closest public golf course.
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Eastmoreland Golf Course Bar & Grill
2425 SE Bybee BlvdThis is the closest public golf course.
This is the closest gas station but definitely not the least expensive.
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Chevron
5727 SE Powell BlvdThis is the closest gas station but definitely not the least expensive.
This is just to give you a general idea of the Streetcar. It runs from the Park blocks to NW and the waterfront.
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Portland Streetcar
Portland StreetcarThis is just to give you a general idea of the Streetcar. It runs from the Park blocks to NW and the waterfront.
South Park Blocks
1436 SW Park AveNice way to walk through downtown.