Portland Restaurants
Breakfast & brunch
Broder
2508 SE Clinton, 503-736-3333
Swedish-inspired brunch; savory and sweet. $$
Fat Albert’s
6668 SE Milwaukie, 503-872-9822
Popular spot in a small space; opens early. $
Genie’s
1101 SE Division, 503-445-9777
Cheery American cafe known for its cornedbeef hash.
Jam on Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne, 503-234-4790
Breakfast until 3 p.m., scrambles & hashbrown plates, and fantastic Bloody Marys; vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free friendly. $
Junior’s
1742 SE 12th, 503-235-5474
Delicious scrambles with local, organic ingredients. $
J&M Café
537 SE Ash, 503-230-0463
Enjoy great atmosphere and good food for breakfast or lunch. $
Pine State Biscuits
1100 SE Division St #100, 503-477-6605
Best biscuits in Portland for a grab-and-go breakfast or lunch. $
Toast
5222 SE 52nd, 503-774-1020
Breakfast prepared with fresh, local, and natural ingredients. $$
Soups, sandwiches, salads & more
Bread & Ink Café
3610 SE Hawthorne, 503-239-4756
A variety of entrees, wonderful bread, and Sunday Yiddish brunch. $$
Bunk Sandwiches
621 SE Morrison, 503-328-2865
Meaty signature sandwiches and nosh. $$
Dots Café
2521 SE Clinton, 503-235-0203
An array of food styles, great burgers, a pool table, and eclectic décor. $
Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen
1038 SW Harvey Milk St, 503-222-3354
A real deli with fabulous pastrami and an extensive soda list. $
Kornblatt’s Delicatessen & Bagel Bakery
628 NW 23rd, 503-242-0055
Jewish bakery with a traditional deli. $
Little Big Burger
3810 SE Division St, 503-841-6456
Just burgers and fries. Affordable, fast, and kidfriendly. $
Otto’s Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market
4138 SE Woodstock, 503-771-6714
Wide selection of meats, cheeses, and deli fare. $–$$
La Moule
2500 SE Clinton, 503-808-9999
Retro brasserie featuring creative mussel dishes and other Belgian staples. $$
St. Honoré Boulangerie
3333 SE Division, 971-279-4433
Handcrafted, authentic French bread, pastries, and an array of savories. $–$$
Woodstock Wine & Deli
4030 SE Woodstock, 503-777-2208
Sandwiches, wine, imported beer, and cheese; weekend barbecue special. $–$$
Vegetarian
Blossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th, 503-228-0048
Vegan food that even non-vegans love. $
Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne, 971-225-0138
Legendary vegan scrambles and fantastic smoothies. $$
Paradox Café
3439 SE Belmont, 503-232-7508
Vegan and vegetarian options; breakfast served all day. $
Vege Thai
3272 SE Hawthorne, 503-234-2171
Thai vegetarian menu featuring faux meat. $
French
Le Happy
1011 NW 16th, 503-226-1258
Savory and sweet crêpes in an atmosphere of kitsch elegance. $–$$
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside, 503-546-8796
Pigeon, rabbit, and foie gras, for the adventurous meat-lover. $$$
Petite Provence
4834 SE Division, 503-233-1121
Parisian-style bakery and café; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $–$$
Indian
Bollywood Theater
3010 SE Division, 503-477-6699
Indian street food with large outdoor seating. $$
India House
1038 SW Morrison, 503-274-1017
Some of the best Indian food in the city. $$
Italian
À Cena
7742 SE 13th, 503-232-6151
Classic pasta dishes; many vegetarian options.
$$–$$$
Ava Gene’s
3377 SE Division, 971-229-0571
Roman-inspired food and Portland Monthly’s restaurant of the year. $$$
Gino’s
8051 SE 13th, 503-233-4613
Neighborhood Italian restaurant serving hearty food. $$–$$$
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison, 503-234-2427
Wood-fired pizza, legendary pasta, and radicchio salad. $$–$$$
3 Doors Down Café
1429 SE 37th, 503-236-6886
Italian-influenced seasonal menu. $$–$$$
Mexican and Latin American
La Taq
1625 NE Killingsworth, 971-888-5687
Mex-Tex with a cocktail focus. $$
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division, 503-232-2135
Flavors from Oaxaca, Yucatan, Vera Cruz. $$
Taqueria Los Gorditos
1212 SE Division St, 503-445-6289
Massive burritos, and traditional or vegan tacos. $
Xico
3715 SE Division, 503-548-6343
Regional Mexican food in an elegant setting. $$$
Pizza
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne, 503-233-1286
Some of Portland’s best pizza. $$
Ken’s Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th, 503-517-9951
Hand-tossed, wood-fired pizza. $–$$
Pizzicato
1630 SE Bybee, 503-736-0174
Gourmet pizza and salads. $–$$
Sizzle Pie
624 E Burnside St, 503-234-7437
Hip pizzeria with vegan options; open late.
Mediterranean and African
Al-Amir
223 SW Harvey Milk St, 503-274-0010
Wonderful Lebanese mezza dishes and roasted meats. $$
Hoda’s Middle Eastern Cuisine
3401 SE Belmont, 503-236-8325
Simple atmosphere and a fresh, solid menu. $
Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th Ave, 503-222-0906
Upscale, innovative Mediterranean in an industrial-chic setting. $$–$$$
Nicholas Restaurant
1109 SE Madison St, 503-235-5123
Lebanese food at a great price; small plates excellent for sharing. $
Queen of Sheba
2413 NE Martin Luther King Jr., 503-287-6302
Portland’s best Ethiopian food. $
Inspired by the Pacific Northwest
Castagna
1752 SE Hawthorne, 503-231-7373
Superb blend of French, Italian, and regional cuisines, with fresh ingredients. $$$
The Heathman
1001 SW Broadway, 503-241-4100
Superb combination of French and regional cuisines. $$$
Higgins
1239 SW Broadway, 503-222-9070
Fresh, local ingredients in an intelligent seasonal menu. $$$
Jake’s Famous Crawfish
401 SW 12th, 503-226-1419
A local favorite established in 1892. Reserve ahead! $$$
Papa Haydn East
5829 SE Milwaukie, 503-232-9440
Seasonal and creative menu with fabulous desserts. $$
Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar
901 SW Salmon, 503-326-1300
Mediterranean fish and seafood with regional touches. $$$
Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division, 971- 373-8264
American fare made with rustic care and handcrafted cocktails. $$$
Pan Asian
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th, 503-232-5255
The world’s first sustainable sushi restaurant. $$$
Ichidai
5714 SE Powell, 503-771-4648
An array of Japanese dishes; enjoy the sushi bar! $–$$
Masu
406 SW 13th, 503-221-6278
Inventive Japanese cuisine, artfully prepared and presented. Daily Kampai Hour, 4–6 p.m. $$
Noho’s Hawaiian Café
4627 NE Fremont, 503-445-6646
Huge portions of Hawaiian meat or vegetarian noodle dishes. $$
Nudi
4310 SE Woodstock, 503- 477-7425.
Tasty Pan Asian food offering an assortment of dishes including gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. $–$$
PaaDee
6 SE 28th, 503-360-1453.
Thai comfort food. $$
Saburo’s Sushi House
1667 SE Bybee, 503-236-4237
A popular spot for sushi; expect a long line for some huge nigiri. $
Thai Lahnna
7937 SE 13th, 503-230-0422
Authentic Thai menu. $$$
Southern
Delta Café
4607 SE Woodstock, 503-771-3101
Funky atmosphere and fabulous fritters and Southern fare. $–$$
Podnahs Pit Barbecue
1625 NE Killingsworth, 503-281-3700
Texas style barbecue done right. $$–$$$
Reverend’s BBQ
7712 SE 13th, 503-327-8755
Neighborhood barbecue for Portland foodies. $$
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside, 503-542-0880
Buttermilk-fried chicken, oyster po’boys, and more. $$
Coffee and Dessert
Blue Star Donuts
3549 SE Hawthorne, 503-265-8410
Top quality donuts that are worth the lines. $
Case Study Coffee
802 SW 10th Ave, 503-477-8221
Downtown contemporary cafe with seasonal coffees and baked goods.
Coava
1300 SE Grand, 503-894-8134
Coffee that gives Stumptown a run for its money; housed in an old warehouse. $
Crema Bakery & Café
2728 SE Ankeny, 503-234-0206
Espresso, coffee, baked goods, and wi-fi. $
Woodstock Cafe
4103 SE Woodstock, 503-774-0577
Local espresso, NY-style bagels, and gluten-free pastries. $
The Pied Cow Coffeehouse
3244 SE Belmont, 503-230-4866
One of the grooviest coffeehouses with nice backyard seating. $
Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
707 SE 12th, 503-232-2640
Music and whimsy create a setting for desserts; open evenings. $
Salt and Straw
3345 SE Division, 503-208-2054
Olive oil-infused ice cream really can be that good. $
Staccato Gelato
232 NE 28th, 503-231-7100
Italian gelato, beverages, and donuts on weekends. $
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division and other locations, 503-230-7797
Possibly the Holy Grail in the crusade for the perfect cup. $
Tea Chai Te
7983 SE 13th, 503-432-8747
More than one hundred varieties of tea, served inside a building made from a boxcar. $
The Tao of Tea
3430 SE Belmont, 503-736-0119
Light meals, snacks, and more than 180 different teas. $
Water Avenue Coffee
1029 SE Water, 503-808-7083
Bourbon and pinot-barrel aged coffee just a few blocks from OMSI. $