Rachel's Guidebook
Food scene
This bar has great cocktails, limited but delicious food, great space, outdoor patio, and is only a block away from our guesthouse.
Bellwether Bar
6031 Southeast Stark StreetThis bar has great cocktails, limited but delicious food, great space, outdoor patio, and is only a block away from our guesthouse.
Delicious food in the heart of the historic industrial central eastside.
82 locals recommend
Olympia Provisions
107 SE Washington StDelicious food in the heart of the historic industrial central eastside.
This Taqueria is a Portland institution. Delicious bowls, tacos, etc.
318 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardThis Taqueria is a Portland institution. Delicious bowls, tacos, etc.
Kachka is considered one of the best Russian restaurants in the country. Order the dumplings!
119 locals recommend
Kachka
960 SE 11th AveKachka is considered one of the best Russian restaurants in the country. Order the dumplings!
Named restaurant of the year in 2016, Coquine is a small restaurant at the base of our extinct volcano (Mt Tabor) that requires reservations for dinner (probably well ahead of a visit).
101 locals recommend
Coquine
6839 SE Belmont StNamed restaurant of the year in 2016, Coquine is a small restaurant at the base of our extinct volcano (Mt Tabor) that requires reservations for dinner (probably well ahead of a visit).
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveFamily friendly, quick, healthy food. Mexican-inspired.
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Delicious Thai restaurant!
Mio Sushi
2735 N Killingsworth StDecent take-out sushi on Hawthorne.
Tom Yum Thai Cuisine
4309 SE Woodstock BlvdGood Thai takeout in the Woodstock neighborhood.
Blind Onion Pizza & Pub - Belmont
6031 Southeast Belmont StreetHaven't been yet, but it's just around the corner!
Baby Doll Pizza
2835 SE Stark StThe pizza our kids love.
Lots of beer, and Smash Burger food cart is right around the back.
68 locals recommend
Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark StLots of beer, and Smash Burger food cart is right around the back.
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StI haven't been here in years, but I loved it back in the day.
Cocktails and drinking snacks (AMAZING FLAVORS) from Kyle Webster and Naomi Pomeroy.
195 locals recommend
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveCocktails and drinking snacks (AMAZING FLAVORS) from Kyle Webster and Naomi Pomeroy.
Tabor Tavern
5325 E Burnside StDecent food. Nothing special, but it's easy to walk to.
Coffeeshop just up the street that also serves some food, bagels, lasagna, teas, juices...
15 locals recommend
Stark Street Station
6049 SE Stark StCoffeeshop just up the street that also serves some food, bagels, lasagna, teas, juices...
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StThe place that started good coffee in town.
Cloud City Ice Cream
4525 SE Woodstock BlvdIce cream made from scratch.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StGreat food on Se Division St.
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StFamous ice cream
All the New Seasons store are wonderful. Better than Whole Foods!! Lots of locally grown and made food. Friendly staff.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveAll the New Seasons store are wonderful. Better than Whole Foods!! Lots of locally grown and made food. Friendly staff.
Wonderful sourdough breads, not too far from us. This would be about a 15-minute walk.
81 locals recommend
Tabor Bread
4438 SE Hawthorne BlvdWonderful sourdough breads, not too far from us. This would be about a 15-minute walk.
Large farmer's market located on the campus of Portland State University. Open on Saturdays year round (8:30 am to 2 pm April-October, and 9 am to 2 pm November-March).
123 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AveLarge farmer's market located on the campus of Portland State University. Open on Saturdays year round (8:30 am to 2 pm April-October, and 9 am to 2 pm November-March).
Stop by this historic poor farm that the McMenamins have remodeled into a hotel, music venue, distillery, winery. Walk the beautiful gardens, sit outside or in any of the eclectic spaces they have beautifully curated. This is a great place to stop by for a meal or a drink on the way back from the Columbia River Gorge or Mt Hood. I'd even say it's a fun destination for a day trip.
203 locals recommend
McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StStop by this historic poor farm that the McMenamins have remodeled into a hotel, music venue, distillery, winery. Walk the beautiful gardens, sit outside or in any of the eclectic spaces they have beautifully curated. This is a great place to stop by for a meal or a drink on the way back from the Columbia River Gorge or Mt Hood. I'd even say it's a fun destination for a day trip.
Kinboshi Ramen (aka Marukin Ramen) makes DELICIOUS ramen. Great spot for takeout, sitting outside, or eating in. Their miso ramen is my favorite -- thick and flavorful.
31 locals recommend
Marukin Ramen
126 SW 2nd AveKinboshi Ramen (aka Marukin Ramen) makes DELICIOUS ramen. Great spot for takeout, sitting outside, or eating in. Their miso ramen is my favorite -- thick and flavorful.
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdA Portland institution, loved by many.
The Sweet Hereafter
3326 SE Belmont StNice bar, good cocktails, decent food, good ambiance.
Good food and drinks, about a 15-minute walk through residential Mt Tabor and Hawthorne neighborhoods.
161 locals recommend
Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdGood food and drinks, about a 15-minute walk through residential Mt Tabor and Hawthorne neighborhoods.
Luce
2140 E Burnside StDelicious food.
Great decor, new ownership. We used to love the Woodsman, but weren't as thrilled about the food once it changed hands. It's still good, and may have improved.
126 locals recommend
The Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division StGreat decor, new ownership. We used to love the Woodsman, but weren't as thrilled about the food once it changed hands. It's still good, and may have improved.
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison StWonderful food, excellent outdoor seating (even in rainy weather).
People line up to eat here, especially for brunch. It's been around for decades.
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StPeople line up to eat here, especially for brunch. It's been around for decades.
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat for breakfast or brunch.
Canard
734 E Burnside StGabriel Rucker's more understated restaurant. Delicious food.
Tusk
2448 E Burnside StBeautiful food inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Neighborhoods
Coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, thrift stores, eclectic shops. Fun street to walk. If you feel like watching a movie, check out the Bagdad. It's a gorgeous old theater where you can sit back, order a beer, dinner, and popcorn, and enjoy a movie.
121 locals recommend
Hawthorne
Coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, thrift stores, eclectic shops. Fun street to walk. If you feel like watching a movie, check out the Bagdad. It's a gorgeous old theater where you can sit back, order a beer, dinner, and popcorn, and enjoy a movie.
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueShops, restaurants, breweries.
Hawthorne
Southeast Division Street
Southeast Division StreetFood, shops, ice cream
Alberta Arts District
Pearl District
High-end stores, Powell's Books
Sellwood - Moreland
Antique stores, restaurants, coffee shops.
Sightseeing
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StPortland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveMy favorite place to bring visitors.
Multnomah Falls, and several others are located along the historic highway. As of 2022 a pass is needed to drive the highway and reach the half-dozen falls located along the highway. I've been told that the visitor's center in Troutdale sells passes. (FREE SUMMER 2023!!)
236 locals recommend
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Multnomah Falls, and several others are located along the historic highway. As of 2022 a pass is needed to drive the highway and reach the half-dozen falls located along the highway. I've been told that the visitor's center in Troutdale sells passes. (FREE SUMMER 2023!!)
From the Audubon Society located in Forest Park you can access a few trailheads. Descend from the Audubon Society onto the Balch Creek trail for a beautiful hike. From there you can access many other trails.
42 locals recommend
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell RdFrom the Audubon Society located in Forest Park you can access a few trailheads. Descend from the Audubon Society onto the Balch Creek trail for a beautiful hike. From there you can access many other trails.
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdRose Garden Children's Park
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveBeautiful urban park only a 10-minute walk from our place. There's a children's playground partway to the top.
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StBeautiful urban park only a 10-minute walk from our place. There's a children's playground partway to the top.
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueFun area to stroll. Shops, restaurants.
Watch a movie here! Beer, food, popcorn, in a historic theater.
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdWatch a movie here! Beer, food, popcorn, in a historic theater.
Watch movies at this old family-owned theater in the Montavilla neighborhood, located about a 5-minute drive (there's no easy way to walk there) from the guesthouse. Soda, beer, popcorn, pizza available.
159 locals recommend
Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark StWatch movies at this old family-owned theater in the Montavilla neighborhood, located about a 5-minute drive (there's no easy way to walk there) from the guesthouse. Soda, beer, popcorn, pizza available.
Visit the historic Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood to ski or hike.
338 locals recommend
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadVisit the historic Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood to ski or hike.
This park is a gem! Beautiful hikes past stunning waterfalls.
293 locals recommend
Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastThis park is a gem! Beautiful hikes past stunning waterfalls.
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdFun for families.
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveCheck their website for their current exhibit.
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveFun museum for families with kids (not teens).
City/town information
Manzanita
Small coastal town, less crowded than Cannon Beach.