Frances & Nate's Favorite Portland Spots
Food scene
Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveBest pizza happy hour in the neighborhood
Sizzle Pie Lloyd District and Delivery
125 Northeast Schuyler StreetGreat stop for a slice and a pint of beer
Mee-Sen Thai Eatery
3924 N Mississippi Ave¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveVery popular, hip spot. Delicious tacos!
Creo Chocolate
122 NE BroadwayAmazing, Scandinavian brunch spot. Get there early, or be prepared for a lengthy wait.
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Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueAmazing, Scandinavian brunch spot. Get there early, or be prepared for a lengthy wait.
What's the Scoop?
3540 N Williams Ave
Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th AveMandarin House
120 SW Ankeny StAsk for dishes off the Chinese language menu - Shandong regional food, the best
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside StFamous Portland spot, food is always perfection
No frills but we think it’s the best pizza in town. Definitely recommend the defino and the arugula salad. Their seasonal specials are always on point.
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Scottie's Pizza Parlor
2128 SE Division StNo frills but we think it’s the best pizza in town. Definitely recommend the defino and the arugula salad. Their seasonal specials are always on point.
Had always gone here for dinner, but recently discovered they also have a delicious brunch menu.
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Tamale Boy Russell
668 N Russell StHad always gone here for dinner, but recently discovered they also have a delicious brunch menu.
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChen's Good Taste
18 NW 4th AveGreat noodle soup and salt and pepper anything
Basilisk
820 NE 27th AveDelicious fried chicken
AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th AveHip ramen spot
Higher end sushi place. Absolutely beautiful food. Sometimes difficult to get in, would recommend a reservation and the scallop nigiri.
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Nimblefish
1524 SE 20th AveHigher end sushi place. Absolutely beautiful food. Sometimes difficult to get in, would recommend a reservation and the scallop nigiri.
Great neighborhood bar one block away - food is delicious (order the nachos!), ppl are very friendly.
Cliffs PDX
128 Northeast Russell StreetGreat neighborhood bar one block away - food is delicious (order the nachos!), ppl are very friendly.
Delicious burgers within walking distance. Not for the faint of heart, come hungry.
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Killer Burger
4644 NE Sandy BlvdDelicious burgers within walking distance. Not for the faint of heart, come hungry.
El Diablito
Off the beaten path, but these burritos and tacos are so worth it.
Bernstein's Bagels
816 N Russell StDos Hermanos
1015 N Williams Avesolid baked goods
Jinju Patisserie
4063 N Williams Avebeautiful, delicious pastries and desserts
Avenida Tropicale
2337 Northeast Glisan Streetlove the scene, great cocktails
A must try experience in the Portland food scene. Delicious Peruvian food with fantastic cocktails in a vibrant location. Recommend the mussels if they have them.
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Andina
1314 NW Glisan StA must try experience in the Portland food scene. Delicious Peruvian food with fantastic cocktails in a vibrant location. Recommend the mussels if they have them.
Neighborhoods
Short but sweet, Mississippi is abuzz with great places to eat, drink and shop. Not as established as Alberta, Hawthorn or 23rd, it's all the more fun for it.
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North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueShort but sweet, Mississippi is abuzz with great places to eat, drink and shop. Not as established as Alberta, Hawthorn or 23rd, it's all the more fun for it.
We love to walk here for groceries, pizza, ice cream, you name it. Walking up Rodney is our favorite way to get here.
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North Williams Avenue
North Williams AvenueWe love to walk here for groceries, pizza, ice cream, you name it. Walking up Rodney is our favorite way to get here.
North Alberta Street
North Alberta StreetOne of the older and more established areas, 23rd has a lot going on with 21st being the local hangout street. We lived here for years and love it.
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Northwest Portland
One of the older and more established areas, 23rd has a lot going on with 21st being the local hangout street. We lived here for years and love it.
Pearl District
Entertainment
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayCinema 21
616 NW 21st AveSmall, local theater playing new and old movies
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveWonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StPowells bogby
1005 W Burnside StMust-visit, book-lovers' paradise
Grocery
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StSightseeing
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StStunning Chinese garden oasis
Forest Park
Sauvie Island is a farming community near Portland. They have great u-pick farms, nurseries and biking.
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Kruger's Farm Market
17100 NW Sauvie Island RdSauvie Island is a farming community near Portland. They have great u-pick farms, nurseries and biking.
Manzanita Beach
11 Ocean RdOur favorite Oregon coast town, 1.5 hours from Portland.
Fitness
Great little community center across the street with a nice pool and modest fitness facilities
Matt Dishman Community Center & Pool
77 NE Knott StBars
The Waypost
3120 N Williams AveQuirky, hole-in-the-wall spot with great margaritas.
Hip rooftop dining and bar, beautiful views of downtown Portland
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Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StHip rooftop dining and bar, beautiful views of downtown Portland
M Bar
417 NW 21st AveTiny wine bar, true local spot
Hale Pele
2733 NE BroadwayFun tiki bar with tons of drinks
The Secret Society
116 NE Russell StBunk Bar Wonder
128 NE Russell StRum Club
720 SE Sandy Blvd