Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Definitely some of the best Mexican food... EVER! A must experience for those visiting Portland
318 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardDefinitely some of the best Mexican food... EVER! A must experience for those visiting Portland
Phenomenal doughnuts! We secretly think they are better than Voo Doo!
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StPhenomenal doughnuts! We secretly think they are better than Voo Doo!
Definitely a hidden gem in Portland! Reserve your space ahead for an $18 four course meal cooked by super talented culinary students. Definitely world class!
Oregon Culinary Institute Restaurant
1701 SW Jefferson StDefinitely a hidden gem in Portland! Reserve your space ahead for an $18 four course meal cooked by super talented culinary students. Definitely world class!
Definitely a well known and loved spot in PDX! Make reservations in advance
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StDefinitely a well known and loved spot in PDX! Make reservations in advance
The best pizza on the west coast....definitely New Yorker approved! Make reservations ahead
221 locals recommend
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe best pizza on the west coast....definitely New Yorker approved! Make reservations ahead
An AMAZING Korean-Hawaiian food truck. We recommend the Aloha Bowl with beef if you eat meat or tofu if you're vegan/veg
7 locals recommend
Namu Food Cart
5029 SE Belmont StAn AMAZING Korean-Hawaiian food truck. We recommend the Aloha Bowl with beef if you eat meat or tofu if you're vegan/veg
The Big Egg
3039 Northeast Alberta StreetThe best breakfast sandwiches in PDX hands down.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous park! Perfect for getting outdoors without really leaving the city. Dogs love it too :-)
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StGorgeous park! Perfect for getting outdoors without really leaving the city. Dogs love it too :-)
The biggest Japanese rose garden! Amazing from May-October when flowers are in bloom.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveThe biggest Japanese rose garden! Amazing from May-October when flowers are in bloom.
Great place for a stroll...not a far walk from our home.
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyGreat place for a stroll...not a far walk from our home.
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveSuper fun Museum!! We recommend going to OMSI After Dark though for adults.
Definitely always a fun day out at the Oregon Zoo....for both kids and adults :-)
524 locals recommend
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdDefinitely always a fun day out at the Oregon Zoo....for both kids and adults :-)
Not a very well known tour but a great one about the past history of Portland!
46 locals recommend
Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour
226 NW 3rd AveNot a very well known tour but a great one about the past history of Portland!
The tallest water fall in the country is here! Incredibly beautiful and a must see. Not a far drive at all from our home
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
The tallest water fall in the country is here! Incredibly beautiful and a must see. Not a far drive at all from our home
If you have a dog this is the place to go! Featuring a gorgeous 100 acre off leash trail and places for dogs to swim and play.
31 locals recommend
Sandy River Delta Park
Thousand Acres RoadIf you have a dog this is the place to go! Featuring a gorgeous 100 acre off leash trail and places for dogs to swim and play.
Alberta
Just a great neighborhood in general...lots of amazing bars and shops.
Arts & Culture
A historic music venue...great for discovering local and small musicians!
70 locals recommend
Hawthorne Theatre
1507 SE 39th AveA historic music venue...great for discovering local and small musicians!
Check out the Portland Trailblazers, Portland Winterhawks or a concert!
204 locals recommend
Moda Center
1 N Center Ct StCheck out the Portland Trailblazers, Portland Winterhawks or a concert!
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StAn amazing music venue and so close to our house!
Shopping
The Hawthorne location of the legendary Powell's books. Lots of great finds in here and amazing coffee.
230 locals recommend
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe Hawthorne location of the legendary Powell's books. Lots of great finds in here and amazing coffee.
One of the best thrift stores in our neighborhood...walking distance!
17 locals recommend
Crossroads Trading
3736 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of the best thrift stores in our neighborhood...walking distance!
Drinks & Nightlife
A fun bar with an amazing dance area in the basement. A good Friday or Saturday night out if you're into dancing and good DJs!
51 locals recommend
The Liquor Store
A fun bar with an amazing dance area in the basement. A good Friday or Saturday night out if you're into dancing and good DJs!
One of our favorite bars in the neighborhood. Amazing hot dogs and great for watching sports!
16 locals recommend
Nick's Famous Coney Island
3746 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of our favorite bars in the neighborhood. Amazing hot dogs and great for watching sports!
Everything Else
Sewallcrest Park
Great dog park within waking distance of our house