Steven and Donna’s Guidebook
Food scene
Ken's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st AveCroissants and bread. 338 NW 21st.
Croissants, sweets, other pastries. Good coffee, breakfasts, lunch sandwiches. Corner of Lovejoy and NW 10th.
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Lovejoy Bakers
33 NW 23rd PlCroissants, sweets, other pastries. Good coffee, breakfasts, lunch sandwiches. Corner of Lovejoy and NW 10th.
Nuvrei
404 NW 10th AveFrench savory and sweet baked goods. 404 NW 10th.
Petunia's Pies & Pastries
610 SW 12th AveGluten free and vegan products. 610 SW 12th
Closest local distillery. Distillery Row on the east side has many more. Pedicab tours available for sampling. 2259 NW Quimby
Bull Run Distillery
2259 NW Quimby StClosest local distillery. Distillery Row on the east side has many more. Pedicab tours available for sampling. 2259 NW Quimby
Extraordinary, sophisticated Peruvian food. Our favorite in the neighborhood. Often need a reservation but tables in the bar are first come, first served. 1314 NW Glisan
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Andina
1314 NW Glisan StExtraordinary, sophisticated Peruvian food. Our favorite in the neighborhood. Often need a reservation but tables in the bar are first come, first served. 1314 NW Glisan
Industrial decoration with good food and nice servers, although Portland restaurants often have knowledgeable, friendly servers. 1545 NW 21st. Reopening in late February 2022.
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Besaws
1545 NW 21st AveIndustrial decoration with good food and nice servers, although Portland restaurants often have knowledgeable, friendly servers. 1545 NW 21st. Reopening in late February 2022.
Break Bread
101 Southwest Main StreetGood sandwiches only a block or two away. Open primarily for lunch. 1106 NW Hoyt
American comfort food with a tavern vibe, including TV’s tuned to sports. We like the Prime Rib steak sandwich. Lively crowd. 1338 NW Hoyt
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Brix Tavern
1338 NW Hoyt StAmerican comfort food with a tavern vibe, including TV’s tuned to sports. We like the Prime Rib steak sandwich. Lively crowd. 1338 NW Hoyt
Modern Spanish cuisine. Parent restaurant is in Barcelona. 1015 NW Northrup
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Can Font
1015 NW Northrup StModern Spanish cuisine. Parent restaurant is in Barcelona. 1015 NW Northrup
Carlita's
1101 NW Northrup StTaco’s but upscale with good bar. 1101 NW Northrup
Hip restaurant with wonderful view and great views, especially in good weather when you can sit at their outdoor terrace. 525 SW Morrison
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Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StHip restaurant with wonderful view and great views, especially in good weather when you can sit at their outdoor terrace. 525 SW Morrison
Food of Crete. Happy hour until 7 PM although food items are a bit more expensive than other restaurant happy hours. 112 NW 9th
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Eleni's Philoxenia
112 NW 9th AveFood of Crete. Happy hour until 7 PM although food items are a bit more expensive than other restaurant happy hours. 112 NW 9th
The Fields Bar & Grill
1139 NW 11th AveA sports bar with unusual food. 1139 NW 11th.
Relaxing ambiance. Interesting food. Trout is wonderful, for example. 801 NW 23rd
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The Fireside
801 NW 23rd AveRelaxing ambiance. Interesting food. Trout is wonderful, for example. 801 NW 23rd
Mediterranean, primarily carry out but with a few tables. Excellent Octopus salad, gyros, etc. 1986 NW Pettygrove
Gastro Mania Deli
1986 NW Pettygrove StMediterranean, primarily carry out but with a few tables. Excellent Octopus salad, gyros, etc. 1986 NW Pettygrove
Founder of the locavor movement in Portland and still going strong, 1239 SW Broadway (drive or public transit recommended). Outdoor seating at the large plaza of the Oregon Historical Society.
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Higgins
1239 SW BroadwayFounder of the locavor movement in Portland and still going strong, 1239 SW Broadway (drive or public transit recommended). Outdoor seating at the large plaza of the Oregon Historical Society.
excellent local chain with organic ingredients, pizza by the slice, casual to-go or stay. Our favorite. Ecotrust Building on Johnson and 10th NW. Oven and Shaker is more gourmet pizza on Everett between NW 11th and NW 12th. Pizzacata at 1225 NW 10th has a good happy hour deal from 2-5 PM and is close to Fields Park.
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HOTLIPS Pizza - Pearl
721 NW 9th Aveexcellent local chain with organic ingredients, pizza by the slice, casual to-go or stay. Our favorite. Ecotrust Building on Johnson and 10th NW. Oven and Shaker is more gourmet pizza on Everett between NW 11th and NW 12th. Pizzacata at 1225 NW 10th has a good happy hour deal from 2-5 PM and is close to Fields Park.
Oldest restaurant in Portland famous for its classic drinks and respectable food. 411 SW 3rd.
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Huber's Cafe
411 SW 3rd AveOldest restaurant in Portland famous for its classic drinks and respectable food. 411 SW 3rd.
Original Portland classic seafood restaurant with large selection. If you want Salmon straight up, go to Jake’s. 401 SW 12th
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Jake's Famous Crawfish
401 SW 12th AveOriginal Portland classic seafood restaurant with large selection. If you want Salmon straight up, go to Jake’s. 401 SW 12th
Great burritos, salads, smoothies, all local ingredients, casual to-go or stay. 901 NW 21st.
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Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveGreat burritos, salads, smoothies, all local ingredients, casual to-go or stay. 901 NW 21st.
Just what the name says. Can be noisy. Some family style seating. Excellent food. 333 NW 13th.
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Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th AveJust what the name says. Can be noisy. Some family style seating. Excellent food. 333 NW 13th.
Very good pho prepared quickly with good side dishes. Other Thai dishes, as well.
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Pho Van Fresh
1012 NW Glisan StVery good pho prepared quickly with good side dishes. Other Thai dishes, as well.
Authentic Italian environment, complete with Italian TV, and food.
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Piazza Italia
1129 NW Johnson StAuthentic Italian environment, complete with Italian TV, and food.
An indoor food mall with outposts from some of Portland’s hippest restaurants. Good variety and vibe. Check online for days it is open.
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Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd AveAn indoor food mall with outposts from some of Portland’s hippest restaurants. Good variety and vibe. Check online for days it is open.
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AvePopular after work bar. Great views from 30th Floor
Modern, bi-level spot for inventive, ever-changing seasonal New American fare plus cocktails & wine.
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Quaintrelle
2032 Southeast Clinton StreetModern, bi-level spot for inventive, ever-changing seasonal New American fare plus cocktails & wine.
Portland’s original steakhouse. Bit further to walk. Excellent happy hour.
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RingSide Steakhouse
2165 W Burnside StPortland’s original steakhouse. Bit further to walk. Excellent happy hour.
Classic Portland, normal and bizarre donuts, open 24 hours, has become a destination where people wait in line and leave with untold numbers of donuts. One guest described Blue Star Coffee and Donuts at 1155 SW Morrison (and 921 NW 23rd) as “donuts for adults.” Artisinal, donuts, made to order. An Fills Donuts on NW 12th and Washington is, as the name suggests, only filled donuts, artisinal, as well.
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Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveClassic Portland, normal and bizarre donuts, open 24 hours, has become a destination where people wait in line and leave with untold numbers of donuts. One guest described Blue Star Coffee and Donuts at 1155 SW Morrison (and 921 NW 23rd) as “donuts for adults.” Artisinal, donuts, made to order. An Fills Donuts on NW 12th and Washington is, as the name suggests, only filled donuts, artisinal, as well.
Very good sushi. It’s sibling restaurant focusing on noodle dishes is Momoyama on the corner of NW 10th and Johnson.
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Yama Sushi & Sake Bar
926 NW 10th AveVery good sushi. It’s sibling restaurant focusing on noodle dishes is Momoyama on the corner of NW 10th and Johnson.
Go to place in Portland for Southern fried chicken (and sweet potato waffles), catfish, collard greens, and more.
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Screen Door Pearl District
1131 Northwest Couch StreetGo to place in Portland for Southern fried chicken (and sweet potato waffles), catfish, collard greens, and more.
Minimal-chic Korean spot with upscale tasting menus & drink pairings, plus noodle & dumpling nights. Terrific food but can be difficult to get a reservation.
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Han Oak Restaurant
511 NE 24th AveMinimal-chic Korean spot with upscale tasting menus & drink pairings, plus noodle & dumpling nights. Terrific food but can be difficult to get a reservation.
Remarkable ice cream with rotating sweet and savory flavors, sometimes inspired by collaboration with local chefs.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StRemarkable ice cream with rotating sweet and savory flavors, sometimes inspired by collaboration with local chefs.
Another in the excellent ice cream parlors in Portland. Locavore. 1647 NW 21st.
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Fifty Licks Ice Cream
2021 SE Clinton StAnother in the excellent ice cream parlors in Portland. Locavore. 1647 NW 21st.
Cafe Nell
1987 NW Kearney StLarge, covered, outdoor seating.
A variety of delicious cinnamon buns that you can order with different toppings from traditional cream cheese to dulche de leche. Good coffee.
Kinnamons
1241 Northwest Johnson StreetA variety of delicious cinnamon buns that you can order with different toppings from traditional cream cheese to dulche de leche. Good coffee.
Roste Chocolate House
475 Northwest 14th AvenueGood coffee and pastries, largely chocolate based. Chocolates made on site.
Fried chicken sandwiches and smash burgers with full bar. Popular place that evolved from a food truck.
Jojo
Fried chicken sandwiches and smash burgers with full bar. Popular place that evolved from a food truck.
Republica
100 NW 9th AveRefined Mexican food.
Organic, local, and less than a block away on Johnson and NW 11th. Unusual flavors at Salt and Straw at 838 NW 23rd, longer walk; Ruby Jewel at 428 SW 12th, great flavor combinations, house made sodas, 15 minute walk. Good gelato at Via Delizia 1105 NW 11th. 50 Licks ice cream is at 1647 NW 21st. Remarkable ice cream-like product made from chick peas available from Li’l Chckpea on Johnson between NW 12th and 13th, which has other gluten free pastries, breads, etc.
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Cool Moon Ice Cream
1105 NW Johnson StOrganic, local, and less than a block away on Johnson and NW 11th. Unusual flavors at Salt and Straw at 838 NW 23rd, longer walk; Ruby Jewel at 428 SW 12th, great flavor combinations, house made sodas, 15 minute walk. Good gelato at Via Delizia 1105 NW 11th. 50 Licks ice cream is at 1647 NW 21st. Remarkable ice cream-like product made from chick peas available from Li’l Chckpea on Johnson between NW 12th and 13th, which has other gluten free pastries, breads, etc.
Coffee
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StWell made, pour over drinks. 539 NW 13th
Caffe Umbria
303 NW 12th AveItalian vibe with pastries and panini. 303 NW 12th
Nossa Familia Coffee
2007 SE Division StSource of coffee in the suite. 1350 NW Lovejoy
Great pastries. Middle Eastern coffee available. 941 NW Overton
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Ovation Coffee & Tea
941 NW Overton StGreat pastries. Middle Eastern coffee available. 941 NW Overton
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division St1026 SW Harvey Milks St.
Abba Coffee Roasters
Very good coffee, some with a Japanese twist, and excellent pastries.
Tea
Tea Bar NW
1055 NW Northrup StHip place
Steven Smith Teamaker
1626 NW Thurman StArtisnal teas
Craft markets
Craft vendors and food carts. Open Sunday, as well. Place to see and be seen on the waterfront.
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Portland lørdagsmarked
2 SW Naito PkwyCraft vendors and food carts. Open Sunday, as well. Place to see and be seen on the waterfront.
Tender Loving Empire
525 NW 23rd AveGrocery
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StClose, all purpose
World Foods
830 NW Everett StMiddle Eastern emphasis; good carry out.
Microbreweries
Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
210 NW 11th AveLucky Labrador Beer Hall
1945 Northwest Quimby StreetBreakside Brewery - NW Slabtown
1570 NW 22nd AveVon Ebert Brewing Pearl
131 NW 13th AveAnother of several breweries in the neighborhood. Upper deck seating.
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10 Barrel Brewing Portland
1411 NW Flanders StAnother of several breweries in the neighborhood. Upper deck seating.
Movie Theaters
Watch a movie and dine at the same time. Good drinks. Typically independent movies
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Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveWatch a movie and dine at the same time. Good drinks. Typically independent movies
McMenamins Mission Theater
1624 NW Glisan StInexpensive with food available.
Regal Fox Tower 10
846 SW Park AveMajor studio movies
Regal Pioneer Place
340 SW Morrison StMajor studio movies
Cinema 21
616 NW 21st AveComfortable, food, independent films, less expensive