Portland, according to locals
808 places that people in Portland keep recommending, across 11 maps. Each map links every place to the comments behind it.
Best restaurants in Portland
Portland restaurants for Thai meals, pizza and other local favourites, with recommendations and disagreements from Reddit and X.
Most recommended
- Eem65 people recommend, 4 warn against it
Eem is repeatedly recommended for its Thai and Texas barbecue crossover.
- Gino's, Sellwood35 recommend it
Gino's in Sellwood draws repeated recommendations for Italian-American meals and generous portions.
- Apizza Scholls34 people recommend, 3 warn against it
Apizza Scholls is a pizza spot that many diners rank among Portland's best, with several calling it their favorite in the city and one describing the crust as next level.
- Kachka33 people recommend, 4 warn against it
Kachka is repeatedly recommended for Russian and Ukrainian cooking, with dumplings, cabbage rolls and infused vodkas attracting praise.
- Gado Gado28 people recommend, 2 warn against it
Gado Gado draws repeated recommendations for Indonesian dining, with several commenters calling it a favorite.
Best bars in Portland
Choose a Portland night by the room as much as the drink: Hale Pele's tiki setting, karaoke at The Alibi or cocktails at Teardrop. The map keeps those different moods in view, with notes on noisy rooms and waits rather than treating every bar as interchangeable.
Most recommended
- Hale Pele38 people recommend, 1 warns against it
Most people recommend Hale Pele, and many praise its fully themed tiki interior and its drinks; a couple call it among the best tiki bars in the country.
- My Father's Place, Southeast Morrison Grand28 people recommend, 2 warn against it
Most commenters recommend My Father's Place.
- Kay's Bar, Sellwood28 recommend it
Kay's Bar is recommended overall, and several commenters praise its burgers, including the jalapeno and two-patty versions.
- Teardrop Cocktail Lounge27 recommend it
Many people recommend Teardrop, especially for its cocktails, and one calls it chill and fancy.
- The Alibi27 recommend it
Visitors widely recommend this old-school tiki bar, with several calling it a traditional tiki spot and many pointing to its karaoke nights.
Best breakfast in Portland
Portland breakfast recommendations, from hotcakes and pancakes to biscuits and gravy, with diners’ wait-time caveats and linked discussions.
Most recommended
- Original Hotcake House, Powell64 people recommend, 7 warn against it
Hotcakes are the main draw at the Powell Boulevard diner: several commenters rank them among the best pancakes they have eaten, and another praises the generous portions while finding it pricey.
- Screen Door, Burnside57 recommend it
Screen Door's breakfast recommendations cover multiple Portland outlets, including Eastside on Burnside.
- Cameo Cafe, 82nd And Sandy55 recommend it
Cameo Cafe is a breakfast spot that most people who weigh in recommend.
- Stepping Stone Cafe, Nw47 recommend it
Stepping Stone Cafe in Northwest Portland receives repeated breakfast recommendations, with diners praising the generous portions.
- Tin Shed, Alberta34 recommend it
Tin Shed on Alberta earns repeated breakfast recommendations for grits and biscuits.
Best cafés in Portland
Espresso and pour-over lead this Portland café map, from Coava on SE Grand to Push/Pull on Stark. Compare the coffee styles people return for, including Push/Pull's bright, fruit-forward cups, with branch-specific notes and the disagreements behind the recommendations.
Most recommended
- Coava, SE Grand93 recommend it
Coava is widely recommended, and many commenters name it among their favorites or Portland coffee picks.
- Roseline, Alberta53 people recommend, 5 warn against it
Many people recommend Roseline, and several name it a favorite.
- Heart, Woodstock52 recommend it
Many people recommend Heart, and several name it a favorite.
- Push/Pull, Stark50 people recommend
Many people name Push/Pull as a favorite coffee shop.
- Proud Mary, Alberta, Northeast48 recommend it
Visitors praise the coffee, and several commenters single out its pour overs, including rare gesha.
Best pizza in Portland
Portland pizza loyalties split over slices, crust and style. Start with Scottie's on SE Division, Ranch's southeast outlet or Apizza Scholls on Hawthorne, then use the map's notes on signature slices, differing tastes and reported queues to choose your next pie.
Most recommended
- Baby Doll Pizza, Stark115 people recommend, 8 warn against it
People recommend Baby Doll Pizza, and the one listed here is its Stark Street shop.
- Scottie's Pizza Parlor, SE Division102 recommend it
People recommend Scottie's Pizza Parlor, and the one listed here is its SE Division shop; the brand also has a NW 21st Avenue parlor, which a few commenters appear to mean.
- Apizza Scholls, Hawthorne91 recommend it
People recommend Apizza Scholls, and many rank it among the city's best pizzas.
- Ranch Pizza87 recommend it
People recommend Ranch Pizza, and the one listed here is its southeast outlet; the brand has other outlets that commenters do not always distinguish.
- Dimo's Apizza, East Burnside62 recommend it
People recommend Dimo's Apizza on East Burnside, and some commenters praise its clam pizza, which one notes is not always on the menu.
Best burgers in Portland
Smash burgers dominate these Portland recommendations, with Tulip Shop, Sure Shot on NE 42nd and Monster Smash at Belmont Station among the recurring names. Find the crisp-edged patties people praise alongside their reservations about saltiness, texture and waits.
Most recommended
- Tulip Shop93 recommend it
Tulip Shop Tavern is one of the most-named burger spots, mostly for its smash burger.
- Sure Shot, NE 42nd63 recommend it
Sure Shot is among the most-recommended burger names, and many commenters single out its smash burgers as the best or a favorite.
- Wolf's Head50 recommend it
Wolf's Head is a smash-burger spot that many commenters recommend, and several rank it among the best burgers they have had in Portland.
- Monster Smash, Belmont Station44 recommend it
Monster Smash is a smash-burger food truck at Belmont Station, and most commenters recommend it.
- PDX Sliders, Sellwood43 recommend it
PDX Sliders has Sellwood and Hawthorne locations, and the location shown is the Sellwood one.
Best brunch in Portland
Chicken and waffles at Screen Door's Pearl District branch and kimchi omelets at Cameo Cafe on NE Sandy offer different starting points for Portland brunch. The map brings together dish recommendations, branch distinctions and reports of queues, so the wait is part of the choice.
Most recommended
- Jam on Hawthorne32 recommend it
Many people recommend Jam on Hawthorne for brunch, and some praise the pancakes, including the lemon ricotta ones.
- Screen Door, Pearl District30 recommend it
Most commenters recommend Screen Door for brunch, with one visitor praising the shrimp and grits and some others pointing to the chicken and waffles.
- Mother's Bistro & Bar, Downtown29 recommend it
Most people recommend Mother's Bistro & Bar for brunch, and one diner calls its hollandaise thick, creamy and a standout.
- Cameo Cafe, 82nd And Sandy26 recommend it
Many people recommend Cameo Cafe for brunch.
- Broder, Clinton24 recommend it
Many people recommend Broder for brunch, and some say any of its locations will do.
Places to visit in Portland
Portland gardens, parks, museums and other city stops, with the source conversations and caveats behind each recommendation.
Most recommended
- Portland Japanese Garden89 recommend it
Visitors praise the Portland Japanese Garden as one of the finest of its kind outside Japan, and several value its quiet, calm atmosphere.
- Mount Tabor Park85 recommend it
Visitors recommend Mount Tabor Park on Portland's east side as a natural spot with city views, and several suggest it for a picnic, while a couple suggest a sunset climb to the top and one suggests a walk above the reservoir.
- Lan Su Chinese Garden61 recommend it
Visitors recommend Lan Su Chinese Garden, a small garden in Old Town Chinatown close to downtown.
- Forest Park60 recommend it
Forest Park is a large urban forest in Portland that visitors recommend, and many suggest it for hiking and walking among the trees.
- Powell's Books49 recommend it
Visitors widely list Powell's Books as a must-visit on a Portland trip, and several call it an obvious first stop.
Best sushi in Portland
An intimate omakase counter at Nimblefish, private-room meals at Murata and vegetarian rolls at Miyamoto in Montavilla point to different sushi outings in Portland. Compare the settings and specialties people recommend, with reservation caveats and mixed experiences kept alongside the praise.
Most recommended
- Bamboo Sushi35 recommend it
Bamboo Sushi is a Portland sushi group with several restaurants; the people who name one mean the SE 28th Avenue location, which is the one on the map.
- Nimblefish35 recommend it
Nimblefish is a small omakase counter that many people name as Portland's best sushi, and a couple say it is the place they keep going back to, one of them every year for an anniversary.
- Murata34 recommend it
Murata is one of the most-named sushi answers in Portland, recommended for anniversaries, birthdays and out-of-town guests.
- Miyamoto, Montavilla31 recommend it
Miyamoto is a Montavilla sushi spot that many people recommend as a neighbourhood favourite, with several calling it delicious or good value.
- Yama Sushi, Ladd's Addition25 recommend it
Yama Sushi has more than one restaurant: the Clinton Street one in Ladd's Addition, which is the one on the map and most people name, and another in the Pearl.
Thrift stores in Portland
Portland's secondhand map pairs Village Merchants on Division and William Temple House in NW Portland with the vendor-booth browsing at Hollywood Vintage and The Memory Den. Look for home goods, vintage clothing or antiques, with notes on how much the selection can vary.
Most recommended
- Village Merchants, Division68 recommend it
Many people recommend Village Merchants, and many name its Division store.
- William Temple House Thrift Store, Nw41 recommend it
Most people recommend William Temple House, the thrift shop in NW Portland.
- The Memory Den, Eastside Industrial32 recommend it
Most people recommend The Memory Den, a multi-level warehouse of vendor booths selling vintage clothing and antiques.
- Hollywood Vintage28 recommend it
Hollywood Vintage is a multi-level vintage mall with booths from multiple vendors, and many people describe it as large.
- Rerun, Sandy22 recommend it
Many people recommend ReRun, and several point to it for furniture, with a couple also naming it for home goods.
Best ramen in Portland
Portland ramen choices run from Kinboshi's tonkotsu red on SE Ankeny to Baka Umai's spicy bowls on Hawthorne and tantan ramen at Kayo's on North Williams. Read the heat warnings and vegan-option notes before choosing a bowl; the mapped branch matters too.
Most recommended
- Kinboshi Ramen (SE Ankeny)54 recommend it
Most people recommend Kinboshi Ramen, and some people each single out the tonkotsu red, the vegan bowls and the curry rice side.
- Baka Umai, Hawthorne40 recommend it
Most people recommend Baka Umai, and several point to its spicy options as a draw for spice lovers.
- Ramen Ryoma (SW Morrison), Sw Morrison Downtown31 recommend it
Many people recommend Ramen Ryoma, and several name its SW Morrison shop downtown.
- Kayo's Ramen, North Williams28 recommend it
Most people recommend Kayo's Ramen, and many name the tantan ramen as their pick, with several pointing to its vegan or vegetarian options.
- Toya Ramen25 recommend it
Most people recommend Toya Ramen, and several name it a favorite.