Portland Traveler

Headed to Portland? Check out some of their favorite locations as rated by readers of the Portland Mercury, or you can look for your own favorite places to dine, carouse, catch a show, or take in the arts.

Portland's Best Restaurants

Ash Street Saloon (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, Pub Grub)

4.29000/5 Stars.

(based on 31 reader reviews)

Doug Fir (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, American, Burgers, Pub Grub, Diner)

4.11000/5 Stars.

(based on 28 reader reviews)

Dove Vivi (DistroLocation, Pizza)

4.36000/5 Stars.

(based on 22 reader reviews)

Dot's Cafe (Bar, DistroLocation, Burgers, Pub Grub, Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich, Diner, International)

4.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 20 reader reviews)

Roseland (Bar, Club, Concert Hall/Ampitheater/Live Music Venue, Pub Grub)

4.06000/5 Stars.

(based on 18 reader reviews)

Tonic Lounge (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, American, Pub Grub)

4.94000/5 Stars.

(based on 18 reader reviews)

Backspace (Movie Theater, Coffee Shop/Tea House, DistroLocation, Gallery, Cafe, Arts Center, American, Vegetarian/Vegan)

4.78000/5 Stars.

(based on 18 reader reviews)

Apizza Scholls (DistroLocation, Pizza)

4.18000/5 Stars.

(based on 17 reader reviews)

Dante's (Bar, Club, Movie Theater, DistroLocation, Pub Grub, Italian, Pizza)

4.36000/5 Stars.

(based on 14 reader reviews)

Dalo's Kitchen (DistroLocation, African: Ethiopian,Moroccan, etc.)

4.08000/5 Stars.

(based on 13 reader reviews)

Bar Carlo (Coffee Shop/Tea House, DistroLocation, American, Italian, Northwest, Diner, Breakfast Brunch, Bar)

4.31000/5 Stars.

(based on 13 reader reviews)

Mt. Tabor Theater (Concert Hall/Ampitheater/Live Music Venue, Bar, Theater, Pub Grub, Pizza, Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich, Movie Theater)

4.38000/5 Stars.

(based on 13 reader reviews)

Proper Eats Cafe (Vegetarian/Vegan, Deli, Cafe, Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich, DistroLocation, Movie Theater)

4.75000/5 Stars.

(based on 12 reader reviews)

Holocene (Bar, Club, Movie Theater, DistroLocation, Haute Cuisine)

4.33000/5 Stars.

(based on 12 reader reviews)

Fujin (Asian, Chinese)

4.17000/5 Stars.

(based on 12 reader reviews)

Nicholas II (Mediterranean/Greek/Middle Eastern)

4.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 11 reader reviews)

Gold Dust Meridian (Bar, American, Seafood, Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich)

4.45000/5 Stars.

(based on 11 reader reviews)

Crystal Ballroom (Bar, Club, Theater, Pizza, Brewpub)

4.09000/5 Stars.

(based on 11 reader reviews)

Pambiche (Mexican/Latin, Dessert)

4.55000/5 Stars.

(based on 11 reader reviews)

Screen Door (Bar, American, Barbecue/Southern, Breakfast Brunch)

4.27000/5 Stars.

(based on 11 reader reviews)

Phờ Green Papaya (DistroLocation, Seafood, Asian, Thai)

4.50000/5 Stars.

(based on 10 reader reviews)

Goodfoot (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, Gallery, American, Burgers, Pub Grub, Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich)

4.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 10 reader reviews)

Super Torta (Mexican/Latin)

4.90000/5 Stars.

(based on 10 reader reviews)

East End (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, American, Pub Grub)

4.90000/5 Stars.

(based on 10 reader reviews)

La Buca (Bar, DistroLocation, Italian)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 10 reader reviews)

Performance & Theater

4th Dimension (Club, Ballroom/Event hall)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 3 reader reviews)

Performance Works NorthWest (Arts Center, Theater, Movie Theater)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

Goldsmith Building (Theater)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 2 reader reviews)

The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel (Ballroom/Event hall, Movie Theater)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

Woodlawn Park (Park, Theater, Movie Theater)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

Kaul Auditorium, Reed College (Ballroom/Event hall, Concert Hall/Ampitheater/Live Music Venue, School/Instruction)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 2 reader reviews)

The Bison Building (Ballroom/Event hall, Rental)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

Eagles Lodge (F.O.E.#3256) (Ballroom/Event hall, Bar, Club, Community Center/Meeting Hall, Pub Grub, Theater)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 3 reader reviews)

The Waterheater (Ballroom/Event hall, Arts Center)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

The Headwaters Theatre (Theater, Movie Theater)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

Oregon Convention Center (Ballroom/Event hall, Community Center/Meeting Hall, Sports Center/Arena)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

Hipbone Studios (Arts Center, Studio/Rehearsal Space, Theater)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 12 reader reviews)

Lents Commons Coffee House (Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich, Coffee Shop/Tea House, DistroLocation, Ballroom/Event hall, Studio/Rehearsal Space)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

Conduit Dance Ballroom (Arts Center, Ballroom/Event hall, School/Instruction, Rental)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 3 reader reviews)

Washington Park (Theater, Movie Theater)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

Bob White Theatre (Theater, Ballroom/Event hall, Concert Hall/Ampitheater/Live Music Venue, Movie Theater)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

Get Happy Studios (Studio/Rehearsal Space, Ballroom/Event hall)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

The Secret Society (Ballroom/Event hall, Bar, Movie Theater, Studio/Rehearsal Space)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 3 reader reviews)

Deb Fennell Auditorium at Tigard H.S. (Theater, School/Instruction)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

Jupiter Hotel (Lodging, Ballroom/Event hall)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

Ethos/IFCC (Arts Center, Gallery, Movie Theater, Theater)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 1 review)

Fez Ballroom (Ballroom/Event hall, Bar, Club, DistroLocation)

4.89000/5 Stars.

(based on 9 reader reviews)

Curious Comedy Theater (Theater, Movie Theater, Ballroom/Event hall, Rental)

4.86000/5 Stars.

(based on 7 reader reviews)

Star Theater (Concert Hall/Ampitheater/Live Music Venue, Theater, Movie Theater)

4.83000/5 Stars.

(based on 6 reader reviews)

Hawthorne Theatre (Club, Concert Hall/Ampitheater/Live Music Venue, Theater)

4.80000/5 Stars.

(based on 15 reader reviews)

Favorite Bars & Clubs

Ash Street Saloon (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, Pub Grub)

4.29000/5 Stars.

(based on 31 reader reviews)

Doug Fir (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, American, Burgers, Pub Grub, Diner)

4.11000/5 Stars.

(based on 28 reader reviews)

Dot's Cafe (Bar, DistroLocation, Burgers, Pub Grub, Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich, Diner, International)

4.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 20 reader reviews)

Roseland (Bar, Club, Concert Hall/Ampitheater/Live Music Venue, Pub Grub)

4.06000/5 Stars.

(based on 18 reader reviews)

Tonic Lounge (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, American, Pub Grub)

4.94000/5 Stars.

(based on 18 reader reviews)

Hawthorne Theatre (Club, Concert Hall/Ampitheater/Live Music Venue, Theater)

4.80000/5 Stars.

(based on 15 reader reviews)

Dante's (Bar, Club, Movie Theater, DistroLocation, Pub Grub, Italian, Pizza)

4.36000/5 Stars.

(based on 14 reader reviews)

Mt. Tabor Theater (Concert Hall/Ampitheater/Live Music Venue, Bar, Theater, Pub Grub, Pizza, Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich, Movie Theater)

4.38000/5 Stars.

(based on 13 reader reviews)

Bar Carlo (Coffee Shop/Tea House, DistroLocation, American, Italian, Northwest, Diner, Breakfast Brunch, Bar)

4.31000/5 Stars.

(based on 13 reader reviews)

Holocene (Bar, Club, Movie Theater, DistroLocation, Haute Cuisine)

4.33000/5 Stars.

(based on 12 reader reviews)

Crystal Ballroom (Bar, Club, Theater, Pizza, Brewpub)

4.09000/5 Stars.

(based on 11 reader reviews)

Screen Door (Bar, American, Barbecue/Southern, Breakfast Brunch)

4.27000/5 Stars.

(based on 11 reader reviews)

Gold Dust Meridian (Bar, American, Seafood, Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich)

4.45000/5 Stars.

(based on 11 reader reviews)

East End (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, American, Pub Grub)

4.90000/5 Stars.

(based on 10 reader reviews)

Red Flag (Bar, American, Pub Grub, Diner, DistroLocation, Movie Theater)

4.10000/5 Stars.

(based on 10 reader reviews)

Branx (Bar, Club)

4.40000/5 Stars.

(based on 10 reader reviews)

La Buca (Bar, DistroLocation, Italian)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 10 reader reviews)

Goodfoot (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, Gallery, American, Burgers, Pub Grub, Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich)

4.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 10 reader reviews)

(The World Famous) Kenton Club (Bar, DistroLocation, Pub Grub, Barbecue/Southern)

4.33000/5 Stars.

(based on 9 reader reviews)

Tennessee Red's (Bar, DistroLocation, Pub Grub, Barbecue/Southern, Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich)

4.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 9 reader reviews)

LaurelThirst Public House (Bar, DistroLocation, Burgers)

4.33000/5 Stars.

(based on 9 reader reviews)

Slabtown (Bar, DistroLocation, Burgers, Pub Grub, Pizza, Movie Theater)

4.11000/5 Stars.

(based on 9 reader reviews)

The Know (Bar, Club, Movie Theater, DistroLocation, Pub Grub)

4.11000/5 Stars.

(based on 9 reader reviews)

Bossanova Ballroom (Bar, Club, Pub Grub, Ballroom/Event hall, Rental)

4.56000/5 Stars.

(based on 9 reader reviews)

Miss Delta (Bar, Barbecue/Southern)

4.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 9 reader reviews)

The Arts

Backspace (Movie Theater, Coffee Shop/Tea House, DistroLocation, Gallery, Cafe, Arts Center, American, Vegetarian/Vegan)

4.78000/5 Stars.

(based on 18 reader reviews)

1719 W Burnside (Arts Center)

3.93000/5 Stars.

(based on 14 reader reviews)

Hipbone Studios (Arts Center, Studio/Rehearsal Space, Theater)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 12 reader reviews)

Goodfoot (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, Gallery, American, Burgers, Pub Grub, Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich)

4.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 10 reader reviews)

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Arts Center, Concert Hall/Ampitheater/Live Music Venue, Movie Theater)

3.75000/5 Stars.

(based on 8 reader reviews)

Refuge (Club, Gallery, Arts Center)

4.86000/5 Stars.

(based on 7 reader reviews)

Portland Art Museum (Arts Center, Museum)

4.20000/5 Stars.

(based on 5 reader reviews)

Disjecta (Arts Center, Gallery, Movie Theater, Museum)

4.60000/5 Stars.

(based on 5 reader reviews)

Groove Suite (Arts Center, Gallery)

4.60000/5 Stars.

(based on 5 reader reviews)

Artists Repertory Theatre (Arts Center, Theater)

3.20000/5 Stars.

(based on 5 reader reviews)

The Village Ballroom (Arts Center, Theater, Movie Theater)

4.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 4 reader reviews)

Conduit Dance Ballroom (Arts Center, Ballroom/Event hall, School/Instruction, Rental)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 3 reader reviews)

The Waypost (Cafe, Coffee Shop/Tea House, DistroLocation, Gallery, Movie Theater)

5.00000/5 Stars.

(based on 3 reader reviews)

Kennedy School (Arts Center, Bar, DistroLocation, Lodging, Movie Theater, American, Pub Grub, Burgers, Northwest, Soup/Salad and/or Sandwich, Brewpub)