Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
This food cart neighboorhood has something for everyone, from a beer garden to ribs, sushi to thai, empanadas to fried chicken sandwiches. We enjoy location when it's sunny and warm.
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BGs Food Cartel
4250 SW Rose Biggi AveThis food cart neighboorhood has something for everyone, from a beer garden to ribs, sushi to thai, empanadas to fried chicken sandwiches. We enjoy location when it's sunny and warm.
Some of our favorite sushi -- the Sumo Wagyu burger and the Green Machine roll are to die for!!
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Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveSome of our favorite sushi -- the Sumo Wagyu burger and the Green Machine roll are to die for!!
Delicious farm to table in a funky setting with stunning views.
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Noble Rot
1111 East Burnside StreetDelicious farm to table in a funky setting with stunning views.
It's super close. Bar food and brewery located near our house. Outdoor seating in the summer and huge lodge like fire when it's cold out.
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Cascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont StIt's super close. Bar food and brewery located near our house. Outdoor seating in the summer and huge lodge like fire when it's cold out.
The best time to go is during the afternoon happy hour on a clear day. At the bar-side happy hour, you can see all quadrants of the city from the top of the 'big pink building' downtown.
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Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveThe best time to go is during the afternoon happy hour on a clear day. At the bar-side happy hour, you can see all quadrants of the city from the top of the 'big pink building' downtown.
It's a great burger! It's low key and located in a food cart neighborhood with several other carts. All are tasty!
Burger Stevens
6238 SW Capitol HwyIt's a great burger! It's low key and located in a food cart neighborhood with several other carts. All are tasty!
Great Tex-Mex food that you can walk to in 15-20 minutes. Kids eat free on Sunday and Mondays.
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Raul’s Family Mexican Restaurant
4820 SW 76th AveGreat Tex-Mex food that you can walk to in 15-20 minutes. Kids eat free on Sunday and Mondays.
This is a McCormick and Schmick's restaurant. Good choice for a steak or fish entree in the area. Also has a good happy hour.
McCormick's Fish House & Bar
9945 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyThis is a McCormick and Schmick's restaurant. Good choice for a steak or fish entree in the area. Also has a good happy hour.
Get there early!! Everyone loves the chicken and waffles... I haven't heard anyone complain about any meal. It's popular and there will be a brunch crowd wait unless you get there as it's opening.
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Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StGet there early!! Everyone loves the chicken and waffles... I haven't heard anyone complain about any meal. It's popular and there will be a brunch crowd wait unless you get there as it's opening.
Drinks & Nightlife
A favorite dive bar of ours... has great tater tots, beer, pin ball, Big Buck Hunter, music and an ecclectic crowd.
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Low Brow Lounge
1036 NW Hoyt StA favorite dive bar of ours... has great tater tots, beer, pin ball, Big Buck Hunter, music and an ecclectic crowd.
A restaurant and concert hall. A lot of great acts roll through the Crystal ballroom to give a performance. Never dull!!
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McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StA restaurant and concert hall. A lot of great acts roll through the Crystal ballroom to give a performance. Never dull!!
Restaurant, bar and concerts here. Cool place to hang for the evening.
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Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StRestaurant, bar and concerts here. Cool place to hang for the evening.
Food, hip-hop and pop music, dancing, eccletic crowd.
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Church
2600 NE Sandy BlvdFood, hip-hop and pop music, dancing, eccletic crowd.
Great food and a variety of beers on tap. Staff is friendly and I saw a lady win $14k on the slot machines, if you're interested in that type of thing ;)
No minors.
Broadway Saloon
12434 SW Broadway StGreat food and a variety of beers on tap. Staff is friendly and I saw a lady win $14k on the slot machines, if you're interested in that type of thing ;)
No minors.
Our neighborhood bar and family restaurant with ~35 taps. Pizza is on the menu, sports are on the TVs, and there are board games to play for free.
West Coast Drinkery
4704 SW Scholls Ferry RdOur neighborhood bar and family restaurant with ~35 taps. Pizza is on the menu, sports are on the TVs, and there are board games to play for free.
Intimate dining and drinks. Small but delectable menu. Plenty of great wines and beers available. Family is allowed but I don't bring mine...more of a mommy/daddy place.
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Wine and Growl
8108 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyIntimate dining and drinks. Small but delectable menu. Plenty of great wines and beers available. Family is allowed but I don't bring mine...more of a mommy/daddy place.
Parks & Nature
THE Portland Rose test garden, hiking trails, playgrounds, the botanical gardens, the zoo, the children's museum, amazing views!! Snacks are light, may want to grab a meal before or take your own.
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Parque Washington
4033 SW Canyon RdTHE Portland Rose test garden, hiking trails, playgrounds, the botanical gardens, the zoo, the children's museum, amazing views!! Snacks are light, may want to grab a meal before or take your own.
An easy walk through are backyard puts you in Raleigh Park. There's a public pool, play structure, tennis and pickle ball, grills, plus plenty of green space to run around or have a cookout. There's a trail through the park that's a great place to start a local run.
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Raleigh Park and Swim Center
3500 SW 78th AveAn easy walk through are backyard puts you in Raleigh Park. There's a public pool, play structure, tennis and pickle ball, grills, plus plenty of green space to run around or have a cookout. There's a trail through the park that's a great place to start a local run.
Snow on the mountain most of the year. Hiking in the warm months. It's ~90 minutes out and a great escape to nature.
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Government Camp
Snow on the mountain most of the year. Hiking in the warm months. It's ~90 minutes out and a great escape to nature.
Essentials
You can walk there in about 15 minutes. There's a shopping center with starbucks, restaurants, etc.
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Fred Meyer
11425 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyYou can walk there in about 15 minutes. There's a shopping center with starbucks, restaurants, etc.
Portland's version of Whole Foods. On the pricier side compared to Fred Meyer.
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New Seasons Market
7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyPortland's version of Whole Foods. On the pricier side compared to Fred Meyer.
Walgreens
7280 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyPlaid Pantry
1305 SW 11th AveEntertainment & Activities
SuperPlay
9300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyClose and great for kids --bowling, arcade, laser tag.
Adult-style bowling alley and arcade. No minors after a certain time.
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Central Kitchen & Bowl
808 SE Morrison StAdult-style bowling alley and arcade. No minors after a certain time.
Where the Blazer's (NBA) play and many concerts are held.
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Centro Moda
1 N Center Ct StWhere the Blazer's (NBA) play and many concerts are held.
Arts & Culture
Museo de Arte de Portland
1219 SW Park AveThe high-end concert center -- think Steve Martin & Martin Short, Miguel, the symphony, art exhibitions AND concerts in the street during lunch hour and summer evenings.
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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayThe high-end concert center -- think Steve Martin & Martin Short, Miguel, the symphony, art exhibitions AND concerts in the street during lunch hour and summer evenings.
Many amazing science and tech exhibits. Also has the submarine from the Hunt for Red October. Great for all ages.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveMany amazing science and tech exhibits. Also has the submarine from the Hunt for Red October. Great for all ages.
Great way to spend a rainy day with the kiddos. One of the best children's museums I've seen.
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Portland Children's Museum
4015 SW Canyon RdGreat way to spend a rainy day with the kiddos. One of the best children's museums I've seen.
Shopping
Close, many options, some unique to Oregon.
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Washington Square
9585 SW Washington Square RdClose, many options, some unique to Oregon.
There's no sales tax here in Oregon and if you have a contact, the Nike Employee store is a great place to take advantage of this perk!
Nike Employee Store
3205 Old Creek CoveThere's no sales tax here in Oregon and if you have a contact, the Nike Employee store is a great place to take advantage of this perk!