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

Dove Vivi (DistroLocation, Pizza)
  • 4.52000/5 Stars.
 (based on 21 reader reviews)
Dot's Cafe (Bar, DistroLocation, Burgers, Pub Grub, Soup and/or Sandwich, Diner, International)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 20 reader reviews)
Apizza Scholls (DistroLocation, Pizza)
  • 4.18000/5 Stars.
 (based on 17 reader reviews)
Toast (DistroLocation, American, Northwest, Diner, Breakfast Brunch)
  • 4.07000/5 Stars.
 (based on 15 reader reviews)
Little Red Bike Cafe (Coffee Shop/Tea House, DistroLocation, Cafe, Soup and/or Sandwich, Dessert)
  • 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)
Ash Street Saloon (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, Pub Grub)
  • 4.17000/5 Stars.
 (based on 12 reader reviews)
Backspace (Movie Theater, Coffee Shop/Tea House, DistroLocation, Gallery, Cafe, Arts Center, American, Vegetarian/Vegan)
  • 4.67000/5 Stars.
 (based on 12 reader reviews)
Fujin (Asian, Chinese)
  • 4.17000/5 Stars.
 (based on 12 reader reviews)
Proper Eats Cafe (Movie Theater, DistroLocation, Cafe, Soup and/or Sandwich, Deli, Vegetarian/Vegan)
  • 4.75000/5 Stars.
 (based on 12 reader reviews)
Doug Fir (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, American, Burgers, Pub Grub, Diner)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 12 reader reviews)
Arabian Breeze (Mediterranean/Greek/Middle Eastern)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 11 reader reviews)
Screen Door (Bar, American, Barbecue/Southern, Breakfast Brunch)
  • 4.27000/5 Stars.
 (based on 11 reader reviews)
Belmont Pearl (DistroLocation, Asian, Japanese, Thai, Chinese)
  • 4.18000/5 Stars.
 (based on 11 reader reviews)
Gold Dust Meridian (Bar, American, Seafood, Soup and/or Sandwich)
  • 4.45000/5 Stars.
 (based on 11 reader reviews)
Pho Green Papaya (DistroLocation, Seafood, Asian, Thai)
  • 4.50000/5 Stars.
 (based on 10 reader reviews)
Fire on the Mountain (DistroLocation, American, Barbecue/Southern)
  • 4.20000/5 Stars.
 (based on 10 reader reviews)
Pambiche (Mexican/Latin, Dessert)
  • 4.70000/5 Stars.
 (based on 10 reader reviews)
Rumpspankers Beyond Broth (DistroLocation, Cafe, American, Barbecue/Southern)
  • 4.50000/5 Stars.
 (based on 10 reader reviews)
Leisure Public House (Bar, DistroLocation, American, Pub Grub, Soup and/or Sandwich)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 9 reader reviews)
Pad Thai Kitchen (DistroLocation, Thai)
  • 4.67000/5 Stars.
 (based on 9 reader reviews)
Super Torta (Mexican/Latin)
  • 4.89000/5 Stars.
 (based on 9 reader reviews)
Crema Bakery & Cafe (Coffee Shop/Tea House, Cafe, Soup and/or Sandwich, Bakeries)
  • 4.22000/5 Stars.
 (based on 9 reader reviews)
Po' Shines Cafe De La Soul (Coffee Shop/Tea House, Barbecue/Southern, Soup and/or Sandwich)
  • 4.67000/5 Stars.
 (based on 9 reader reviews)
Russell Street Bar B Que (DistroLocation, Barbecue/Southern)
  • 4.22000/5 Stars.
 (based on 9 reader reviews)

Performance & Theater

Fez Ballroom (Ballroom/Event hall, Bar, Club, DistroLocation)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 5 reader reviews)
Mt. Tabor Theater (Concert Hall/Ampitheater, Bar, Theater, Pub Grub, Pizza, Soup and/or Sandwich)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 5 reader reviews)
Eagle's Lodge (F.O.E.#3256) (Ballroom/Event hall, Bar, Club, Community Center/Meeting Hall, Pub Grub, Theater)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
The Secret Society (Ballroom/Event hall, Bar, Movie Theater, Studio/Rehersal Space)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (Arts Center, Gallery, Movie Theater, Theater)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
Community Music Center (Arts Center, Community Center/Meeting Hall, Concert Hall/Ampitheater, Public Building, School/Instruction)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
CoHo Theater (Theater)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
Goldsmith Building (Theater)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
Laurelhurst Park (Concert Hall/Ampitheater, Movie Theater, Park)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
Curious Comedy Theater (Theater)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
The Deer Lodge (Bar, Studio/Rehersal Space, Concert Hall/Ampitheater)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 3 reader reviews)
Shoe Box Theater (Theater)
  • 4.62000/5 Stars.
 (based on 8 reader reviews)
Hawthorne Theatre (Club, Concert Hall/Ampitheater, Theater)
  • 4.50000/5 Stars.
 (based on 4 reader reviews)
Theater! Theatre! (Theater)
  • 4.33000/5 Stars.
 (based on 6 reader reviews)
Roseland (Bar, Club, Concert Hall/Ampitheater, Pub Grub)
  • 4.17000/5 Stars.
 (based on 6 reader reviews)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Arts Center, Concert Hall/Ampitheater, Movie Theater)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
Melody Ballroom (Concert Hall/Ampitheater, Theater)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
Artists Repertory Theatre (Arts Center, Theater)
  • 3.67000/5 Stars.
 (based on 3 reader reviews)
Imago Theatre (Theater)
  • 3.50000/5 Stars.
 (based on 8 reader reviews)
Aladdin Theater (Club, DistroLocation, Theater, Movie Theater)
  • 3.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
Wonder Ballroom (Club, Concert Hall/Ampitheater, DistroLocation)
  • 3.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 4 reader reviews)

Favorite Bars & Clubs

Dot's Cafe (Bar, DistroLocation, Burgers, Pub Grub, Soup and/or Sandwich, Diner, International)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 20 reader reviews)
Doug Fir (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, American, Burgers, Pub Grub, Diner)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 12 reader reviews)
Ash Street Saloon (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, Pub Grub)
  • 4.17000/5 Stars.
 (based on 12 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 and/or Sandwich)
  • 4.45000/5 Stars.
 (based on 11 reader reviews)
La Buca (Bar, DistroLocation, Italian)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 9 reader reviews)
Leisure Public House (Bar, DistroLocation, American, Pub Grub, Soup and/or Sandwich)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 9 reader reviews)
Slabtown (Bar, DistroLocation, Burgers, Pub Grub, Pizza)
  • 4.50000/5 Stars.
 (based on 8 reader reviews)
Goodfoot (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, Gallery, American, Burgers, Pub Grub, Soup and/or Sandwich)
  • 4.12000/5 Stars.
 (based on 8 reader reviews)
Red Flag (Bar, American, Pub Grub, Diner, Breakfast Brunch, DistroLocation)
  • 4.88000/5 Stars.
 (based on 8 reader reviews)
Tube (Bar, DistroLocation, Vegetarian/Vegan)
  • 4.88000/5 Stars.
 (based on 8 reader reviews)
Jam on Hawthorne (Bar, DistroLocation, Cafe, American, Northwest, Diner, Breakfast Brunch)
  • 4.75000/5 Stars.
 (based on 8 reader reviews)
Alleyway Cafe & Bar (Bar, DistroLocation, Cafe, American, Burgers, Pub Grub, Northwest, Soup and/or Sandwich)
  • 4.12000/5 Stars.
 (based on 8 reader reviews)
Miss Delta (Bar, Barbecue/Southern)
  • 4.38000/5 Stars.
 (based on 8 reader reviews)
Wong's King Seafood Restaurant (Bar, Seafood, Asian, Chinese)
  • 4.29000/5 Stars.
 (based on 7 reader reviews)
Clyde Common (Bar, American, Fusion)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 7 reader reviews)
East End (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, American, Pub Grub)
  • 4.86000/5 Stars.
 (based on 7 reader reviews)
La Calaca Comelona (Bar, Mexican/Latin)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 7 reader reviews)
Concordia Ale House & Eatery (Bar, DistroLocation, American, Burgers, Pub Grub, Soup and/or Sandwich)
  • 4.14000/5 Stars.
 (based on 7 reader reviews)
LaurelThirst Public House (Bar, DistroLocation, Burgers)
  • 4.14000/5 Stars.
 (based on 7 reader reviews)
Yakuza Lounge (Bar, Seafood, Asian, Japanese)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 6 reader reviews)
Rotture (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, Pub Grub)
  • 4.33000/5 Stars.
 (based on 6 reader reviews)
Branx (Bar, Club)
  • 4.67000/5 Stars.
 (based on 6 reader reviews)
Cassidy's (Bar, DistroLocation, American, Seafood, Small Plates, Steak)
  • 4.33000/5 Stars.
 (based on 6 reader reviews)
Castagna & Cafe Castagna (Bar, Cafe, Italian, Northwest, French, Haute Cuisine)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 6 reader reviews)

The Arts

Opposable Thumb Gallery + Café (Coffee Shop/Tea House, Gallery, Cafe, Soup and/or Sandwich, Spanish/Tapas)
  • 3.46000/5 Stars.
 (based on 13 reader reviews)
Backspace (Movie Theater, Coffee Shop/Tea House, DistroLocation, Gallery, Cafe, Arts Center, American, Vegetarian/Vegan)
  • 4.67000/5 Stars.
 (based on 12 reader reviews)
Goodfoot (Bar, Club, DistroLocation, Gallery, American, Burgers, Pub Grub, Soup and/or Sandwich)
  • 4.12000/5 Stars.
 (based on 8 reader reviews)
Groove Suite (Arts Center, Gallery)
  • 4.60000/5 Stars.
 (based on 5 reader reviews)
Someday Lounge (Bar, Club, Movie Theater, DistroLocation, Arts Center, Soup and/or Sandwich, Vegetarian/Vegan)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 4 reader reviews)
The Artistery (Arts Center, Club, Community Center/Meeting Hall, Movie Theater, Studio/Rehersal Space, Store)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 3 reader reviews)
Artists Repertory Theatre (Arts Center, Theater)
  • 3.67000/5 Stars.
 (based on 3 reader reviews)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Arts Center, Concert Hall/Ampitheater, Movie Theater)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
Tiny's Coffee-MLK (Coffee Shop/Tea House, Gallery, Cafe, Soup and/or Sandwich)
  • 3.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
Tiny's Coffee-Hawthorne (Coffee Shop/Tea House, DistroLocation, Gallery, Cafe, Soup and/or Sandwich)
  • 3.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
Community Music Center (Arts Center, Community Center/Meeting Hall, Concert Hall/Ampitheater, Public Building, School/Instruction)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
Powell's City of Books (Books/Magazines/Comics, Gallery, Store)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
Winningstad Theatre (Arts Center)
  • 4.50000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
Pushdot Studio (Gallery)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
Beppu Gallery (Gallery)
  • 4.50000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
D'Merde Salon (Gallery)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
Artery (Gallery)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 2 reader reviews)
Kennedy School (Arts Center, Bar, DistroLocation, Lodging, Movie Theater, American, Pub Grub, Burgers, Northwest, Soup and/or Sandwich, Brewpub)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
Milepost 5 (Arts Center)
  • 4.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
Enterbeing (Gallery)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
GalleryZero: Purveyors of Koool Art (Gallery)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (Arts Center, Gallery, Movie Theater, Theater)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
Velveteria (Gallery, Museum, Store)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)
100th Monkey Studio (Arts Center, School/Instruction)
  • 5.00000/5 Stars.
 (based on 1 review)

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