THE PORTLAND LIST

We often get questions about what to do in Portland. Where to eat, what to see, where to stay, etc. Here’s a list of our favorite “go-to” Portland places as well as fun things to do in and out of the city. You can usually find us at any of these places on the weekends.

COFFEE & TEA
Tea Bar | i’ll have a vanilla rose boba tea with oat milk please

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
Harlow | a healthy and full of flavor brunch spot
Pine State Biscuits | North Carolina meets Oregon style
Proud Mary | an amazing Aussie-run breakfast joint with an elevated coffee game

LUNCH
Lardo | delicious sammies often made with local food providers
Luc Lac | order anything on the menu, it’s all good
Mt. Hood Brewing @ Tilikum Station | good beers and even better pizza
Pine Street Market | good if you’re craving local and a variety
Pepinos | Holly’s favorite Mexican restaurant in town, get the chipotle potato burrito
Por Que No | the best tacos in town, but the bryan’s bowl is my go-to

DINNER
Bollywood Theater | Indian street food, fun flavors and the closest place we’ll probably ever find to Dishoom in London
Canard | adorable date-night spot with delish French cuisine
Eem | amazing and authentic “vacation barbecue Thai style” food
Grain & Gristle | simple, delicious, affordable – the best place to take out-of-towners looking for a no-fuss place that doesn’t sacrifice quality
Han Oak | delicious Korean food in a quaint setting
Interurban | great food, cozy ambiance – the patio in the summer is the best
LeChon | wood-fired South American goodness
Mediterranean Exploration Company | so fun to sit at the counter and watch the food come out, everything here is lemony and Greek and oh so good
Oma’s Hideaway | a colorful restaurant with a menu inspired by the cuisine of Southeast Asia
OX | a very special place to us where everything tastes amazing
Tusk | a fun spot with the decor alone, food is also wonderful and Middle-East inspired
Yalla | Easily one of favorite restaurants in our little village, another Middle-East inspired gem of a place

ADULT BEVERAGES & LATE NIGHT SPOTS
Apex | a lot of beers to choose from in a community picnic table style setting
Away Days Brewing Co. | PNW beers with a European flair
Breakside Brewery | visit the slab town location for the best IPA’s on tap
Coopers Hall | a place for the wine lovers
Hammer & Stitch | delicious beers, delicious food
Paymaster Lounge | our favorite dive bar to eat nachos and drink beer with friends
Revolution Hall Rooftop Bar | city views and tasty sangria
Southeast Wine Collective | a great spot to drink wine, end of story
The Knock Back | a fun place in the summer to have a few evening beers on the patio
Wayfinder | a fun summer spot to drink beer with friends, the food rocks as well

SWEETS
Blue Star Donuts | best donuts in town
Pip’s Original Doughnuts | visit Pip’s on your birthday and get a free dozen, also the best house-made chais
Nuvrei | colorful macaroons and mouth-watering pastries
Salt & Straw | if the line is long, here’s a tip: go to the front of the line and you can purchase a pint instead of individual scoops – this has saved us a 45 minute wait

SEE & DO
Eastbank Esplanade | if you’re looking for a bit of exercise with city views, this is the perfect spot to walk/run/bike
International Rose Test Gardens | best visited in the summer months when the roses are in bloom
McMenamins Edgefield | a fun place 10 miles east of town, mini-golf, spa, concerts, restaurants
Multnomah Falls | the most beautiful place in Oregon in my eyes, a waterfall in the gorge
PSU Farmers Market | local farms and produce, local food trucks, fresh flowers, walk around here with a coffee in hand for 45 minutes
Hike the 4T Trail | fun trail that takes you by train, trail, tram and trolley
Day Trip to Wine Country | hit up 3-4 wineries in a day
Day trip to Hood River | an hour east of town puts you in Hood River, the most adorable small town filled with an impressive amount of breweries and restaurants, oh and gorgeous views
Day trip to the Oregon Coast | a little over an hour and you’re at the ocean, how can you say no to that