Loft House PDX
Food Scene
Sweet spot for a special occasion dinner or simply a glass of wine and some nibbles at their friendly bar... The space is cozy. The food ( "coastal cuisine" ) is fresh. And it's within walking distance of the guesthouse, so you can walk off dessert!
37 locals recommend
Cabezon Restaurant
5200 NE Sacramento StSweet spot for a special occasion dinner or simply a glass of wine and some nibbles at their friendly bar... The space is cozy. The food ( "coastal cuisine" ) is fresh. And it's within walking distance of the guesthouse, so you can walk off dessert!
Friendly neighborhood wine bar serving artisan wine and cheese from around the globe. Need I say more? Ok. They serve panini and marcona almonds!
30 locals recommend
Blackbird Wine and Atomic Cheese
4323 NE Fremont StFriendly neighborhood wine bar serving artisan wine and cheese from around the globe. Need I say more? Ok. They serve panini and marcona almonds!
I've never been much of a doughnut or chai girl, but I've checked out this hip and famous doughnut shop and was glad I did! Yum! Get your made to order doughnuts here!
219 locals recommend
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StI've never been much of a doughnut or chai girl, but I've checked out this hip and famous doughnut shop and was glad I did! Yum! Get your made to order doughnuts here!
Just around the corner from the guesthouse next to Bakeshop. ( tip: get your pastries from Bakeshop! ) Tasty espresso and lattes, and Portland coffeehouse vibes.
171 locals recommend
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StJust around the corner from the guesthouse next to Bakeshop. ( tip: get your pastries from Bakeshop! ) Tasty espresso and lattes, and Portland coffeehouse vibes.
Get your pho here! Many other yum dishes on the menu, e.g. the "Luc Lac"!
152 locals recommend
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveGet your pho here! Many other yum dishes on the menu, e.g. the "Luc Lac"!
This place is known for it's free-range chicken wings, but in my world their sweet potato fries and "Oriental Salad" ( tip: get it with grilled chicken ) are their treasures. Its Fremont/57th location is just a short walk from the guesthouse.
95 locals recommend
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Fremont
3443 NE 57th AveThis place is known for it's free-range chicken wings, but in my world their sweet potato fries and "Oriental Salad" ( tip: get it with grilled chicken ) are their treasures. Its Fremont/57th location is just a short walk from the guesthouse.
Noble Rot
1111 East Burnside StreetPortland ambiance. Fine wine and dining. East side view.
Cool cafe with a worldly vibe that airs sporting events from around the globe on several TV screens all playing at once. My go-to is their "travel bar". They have a vegan and non-vegan version...
25 locals recommend
Costello's Travel Caffe
2222 NE BroadwayCool cafe with a worldly vibe that airs sporting events from around the globe on several TV screens all playing at once. My go-to is their "travel bar". They have a vegan and non-vegan version...
A stellar thai-inspired restaurant just a few blocks from the guesthouse!
44 locals recommend
Bang Bang
4727 NE Fremont StA stellar thai-inspired restaurant just a few blocks from the guesthouse!
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division Stoh so very fresh and creative donuts!
Food cart park about a mile from the guesthouse with Baerlic Brewing as it's nucleus.
23 locals recommend
The Barley Pod
6035 NE Halsey StFood cart park about a mile from the guesthouse with Baerlic Brewing as it's nucleus.
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StThe it place to go for breakfast!
Little Griddle
3520 NE 42nd AveFave spot in the neighborhood for breakfast.
fine dining experience worthy of a special occasion. as good as my italian grandmother's cooking.
115 locals recommend
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison Stfine dining experience worthy of a special occasion. as good as my italian grandmother's cooking.
Providore Fine Foods
2340 NE Sandy BlvdFabulous gourmet grocery !
Masu Sushi
406 SW 13th AveConsistently fresh sushi. Date-night ambience.
A wonderful day trip destination in the months that you can dine outside, complete with delicious pizza, pinot ( noir + gris ) and a stellar view of Mt Hood!
17 locals recommend
Grateful Vineyard
6650 Trout Creek Ridge Rd A wonderful day trip destination in the months that you can dine outside, complete with delicious pizza, pinot ( noir + gris ) and a stellar view of Mt Hood!
whatever you're craving you'll likely find it here at one of the many food carts in this close by ( 10 minute walk from the guesthouse ) food park.
19 locals recommend
Rose City Food Park
5235 NE Sandy Blvdwhatever you're craving you'll likely find it here at one of the many food carts in this close by ( 10 minute walk from the guesthouse ) food park.
Pizzeria Otto
6708 NE Sandy BlvdDelish oven fired pizza with weekly specials. Fave pizza in Pdx !
Shopping
if you like quality made items, Canoe has a wonderfully curated selection of them.
44 locals recommend
Canoe
1233 SW 10th Aveif you like quality made items, Canoe has a wonderfully curated selection of them.
Adorn
3130 SE Division Stboutique retail therapy in the ‘hood
the friendly folks at Trek Bicycle Shop ( formerly the Bicycle Gallery ) will hook you up if you’d like to rent two wheels during your stay.
28 locals recommend
Bike Gallery
5329 NE Sandy Blvdthe friendly folks at Trek Bicycle Shop ( formerly the Bicycle Gallery ) will hook you up if you’d like to rent two wheels during your stay.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StPetite, old-fashion, albeit pricey, well-stocked neighborhood market. Great beer and wine selection. Open till 11pm.
36 locals recommend
Beaumont Market
4130 NE Fremont StPetite, old-fashion, albeit pricey, well-stocked neighborhood market. Great beer and wine selection. Open till 11pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
Consummate cocktails, wine and pairings to be had here, complete with Pearl District vibe.
52 locals recommend
Teardrop Lounge
1015 NW Everett StConsummate cocktails, wine and pairings to be had here, complete with Pearl District vibe.
if you're in the mood to add a little tiki to your Portland visit, this is the place.
75 locals recommend
Hale Pele
2733 NE Broadwayif you're in the mood to add a little tiki to your Portland visit, this is the place.
modern cocktail bar by same owners as Bang Bang next door. easy walk from the guesthouse.
18 locals recommend
Wonderly
4727 NE Fremont Stmodern cocktail bar by same owners as Bang Bang next door. easy walk from the guesthouse.
If you're visiting with a car during your stay, and are a beer fan or simply a fan of dining with a view, check out TIB's outdoor dining area with a view of the Columbia River and Bridge of the Gods in the distance. A refreshing jaunt from Portland definitely worth the 90 minute out and back drive. To make it a Columbia River Gorge pub crawl, head over Bridge of the Gods to the other side of the Columbia ( now you're in Washington state ) to enjoy the relaxed vibe of Walking Man Brewery. It's just a 10 minute drive away... They have the tastiest truffle fries, and of course tasty freshly brewed beer!
23 locals recommend
Thunder Island Brewing Co
601 Wa Na Pa StIf you're visiting with a car during your stay, and are a beer fan or simply a fan of dining with a view, check out TIB's outdoor dining area with a view of the Columbia River and Bridge of the Gods in the distance. A refreshing jaunt from Portland definitely worth the 90 minute out and back drive. To make it a Columbia River Gorge pub crawl, head over Bridge of the Gods to the other side of the Columbia ( now you're in Washington state ) to enjoy the relaxed vibe of Walking Man Brewery. It's just a 10 minute drive away... They have the tastiest truffle fries, and of course tasty freshly brewed beer!
Walking Man Brewing
240 1st Stsee Thunder Island Brewing review
Parks & Nature
If you want to get a quick run in from the guesthouse, Wilshire Park is about a 3 mile out and back flat option. There's a tree-lined loop path around the park once you get there to add on a little more distance.
56 locals recommend
Wilshire Park
4116 NE 33rd AveIf you want to get a quick run in from the guesthouse, Wilshire Park is about a 3 mile out and back flat option. There's a tree-lined loop path around the park once you get there to add on a little more distance.
Sweet spot to view all five of the surrounding mountains on a clear day!
101 locals recommend
Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrSweet spot to view all five of the surrounding mountains on a clear day!
Portland's equivalent of the National Mall in DC. This is where all the many Portland outdoor events take place in the warm months of the year...
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyPortland's equivalent of the National Mall in DC. This is where all the many Portland outdoor events take place in the warm months of the year...
The closest thing to NYC's Central Park that you'll find in Portland.
437 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StThe closest thing to NYC's Central Park that you'll find in Portland.
Entertainment & Activities
Fave movie theater in Portland. Small. Modern. Cozy. Super comfy chairs. Watch a great film while sipping a glass of Oregon wine or beer and enjoying some inspired food or fresh popcorn with real butter!
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveFave movie theater in Portland. Small. Modern. Cozy. Super comfy chairs. Watch a great film while sipping a glass of Oregon wine or beer and enjoying some inspired food or fresh popcorn with real butter!
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark Stdistinctly Portland venue to see live music +/or eat / drink