Portland (Oregon)/Eastside

See Portland_(Oregon)#Get_around for getting in from elsewhere in the city. You can also get in from Vancouver across the Columbia River in Washington state.
The international airport is in this part of the city.

• Mount Tabor Park

  address: SE 60th & Salmon St
  At the eastern end of the Hawthorne District, Mt Tabor is a forested park situated atop an extinct volcanic butte with great views of the city. The park contains a couple of reservoirs and lots of winding trails, and is also the home of the popular PDX Soapbox Derby event (see below under Do).

• Leach Botanical Garden

  phone: +1 503-823-9503
  address: 6704 SE 122nd Ave

• Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

  phone: +1 503-771-8386
  address: SE 28th Ave & Woodstock Blvd
  A display and test garden was initiated in 1950 that includes more than 2,500 rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants. Beginning in early spring and continuing into summer, the gardens provide a magnificent display of color, giving visitors the opportunity to view many varieties rarely seen in the Pacific Northwest. During the fall, many companion trees add dramatic coloring. Spring-fed Crystal Springs Lake surrounds much of the garden, attracting many species of birds and waterfowl.

• Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

  phone: +1 503-797-6674
  address: 1945 SE Water Ave
  OMSI is great for kids, with hundreds of hands-on activities with a particular emphasis on technology and earth sciences; you can spend a full rainy day here and not get bored. Moored in the river just outside is the USS Blueback, an old navy submarine which is open for tours (separate ticket required). There's also a planetarium and an IMAX theater which requires separate admission, but you can view the IMAX projector in operation without paying for the movie ticket.

• Oregon Rail Heritage Center

  phone: +1 503-233-1156
  address: 2250 SE Water Ave.

• Laurelhurst Park

  address: SE César Chávez Blvd and Stark St
  A beautiful park designed by a horticultural expert from the same team that designed New York City's Central Park. This park has a great atmosphere in good weather, with lots of locals and visitors enjoying the duck pond, the bike paths, and the off-leash dog area.

• Sapporo Friendship Bell

  address: 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
  This gift from Portland's sister city Sapporo, Japan is encircled by red and yellow roses.

• The Grotto Gardens

  phone: +1 503-254-7371
  address: 8840 NE Skidmore St
  A tranquil and spiritual sanctuary which hosts reflection ponds, secluded gardens, and shrines on the top of a basalt cliff. The best time to visit is during the holiday season when the grotto is illuminated with lights. The Grotto also makes for a very romantic destination for a special night out.

• Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area

  phone: +1 503-797-1545
  address: 5300 N Marine Dr

• Portland Trail Blazers

  phone: +1 503-234-9291
  address: Moda Center (Rose Garden Arena), 1 Center Ct
  An NBA basketball team which plays at the Moda Center. They are well known for having one of the most loyal crowds in the NBA, so make sure to get tickets before the game as it is very rare to have a game that is not sold out.

• PDX Soapbox Derby

  address: Mt. Tabor Park
  A popular event which takes place annually in mid-August and is great for spectators. Some soapbox cars strive for speed and slick design while others are incredibly imaginative and hilarious creations. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy watching the races.

• Springwater CorridorA 21-mile multi-use trail extending from SE Portland to the town of Boring, Oregon. It is designed to accommodate hikers, bikers, wheelchairs and horses.

• Portland Meadows

  phone: +1 503 285-9144
  address: 1001 N. Schmeer Road

• Oaks Park

  phone: +1 503-233-5777
  address: 7805 SE Oaks Park Way

• Portland PilotsSports teams of the University of Portland, sponsoring 16 NCAA Division sports (7 men's, 9 women's), mostly in the West Coast Conference. With no football team, the highest-profile sports here are basketball and soccer, with Pilots men's and women's soccer both having especially rich traditions. The main indoor venue is the , home to both basketball teams, the women's volleyball team, and the athletic department offices. Also notable is the soccer venue of .

• Eastmoreland Golf Course

  phone: +1 503-775-2900
  address: 2425 SE Bybee Blvd

Music

• Doug Fir Lounge

  phone: +1 503-231-9663
  address: 830 E Burnside St
  Located at the Jupiter Hotel, Doug Fir Lounge is Portland's slickest, upscale music venue featuring live shows almost every night of the week in the basement, a restaurant on street level and a bar in both. A decidedly hip variety of traveling and local music.

• Aladdin Theater

  phone: +1 503-234-9694
  address: 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave
  A great venue revamped from an old theater hall that offers shows almost nightly, featuring local favorites as well as Northwest and national acts. Food and alcohol available.

• Wonder Ballroom

  phone: +1 503-284-8686
  address: 128 NE Russell St
  A large ballroom with cash bar featuring many of Portland's favorite music artists and national touring acts.

• Rose Quarter

  phone: +1 503-797-9619
  address: 1 Center Ct
  The Rose Quarter holds two major arenas, the Moda Center (Rose Garden) and The Memorial Coliseum, which host large, international level touring artists. The Moda Center is also home to the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. Ticket prices are usually higher for Rose Quarter events.

• Revolution Hall

  phone: +1 503 288-3895
  address: 1300 SE Stark St

Shopping malls and districts

• Sellwood

  address: along SE 13th Avenue, between Tacoma St & Bybee Blvd
  A neighborhood shopping area on the east side of the Willamette River south of downtown, specializing in antique and vintage furnishings.

• Hawthorne District

  address: east side of the Willamette River
  A popular shopping area, particularly along SE Hawthorne Blvd between 34th Ave and César Chávez Blvd. Includes head shops, vintage clothing, used books and magazines, local clothing designers and craft stores.

• SE Division

  address: east side of the Willamette River
  A popular shopping area with a variety stores, bars and restaurants along SE Division from SE 12th through SE 60th.

• Lloyd Center

  phone: +1 503-282-2511
  address: 2201 Lloyd Center
  A large mall just northeast of downtown near the Convention Center with dozens of stores to visit within the mall itself and the surrounding areas particular along NE Weidler and NE Broadway, north of the mall, from NE MLK to NE 33rd. Lloyd Center was the first urban mall in the United States and the largest mall west of the Mississippi River in the early 1960s when it was built.

• Clackamas Town Center

  phone: +1 503-653-6913
  address: off of I-205 exit 14
  Great shopping facilities; smaller than Lloyd Center, but just as much to see.

• BuckmanAn up & coming neighborhood in the southeast to rival the Pearl District in the northwest. The neighborhood is bounded to the west by the Willamette River, south by SE Hawthorne, east by SE 28th and north by E Burnside. It was once an industrial warehouse district as recent as 20 years ago is now gentrifying with all sorts of boutiques, antique stores, furniture stores, gift shops, bars and restaurants housed in old warehouse buildings particularly along SE MLK & Grand Ave (OR-Hwy 99E) and along SE Water Ave. The area is also home to OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science & Industry) and is connected to Lloyd Center by the frequent Streetcar going up down SE Union/MLK and to downtown by the Hawthorne and Morrison Bridges.

• Jantzen Beach Center

• Fubonn Shopping Center

  phone: +1 503-517-8899
  address: 2850 SE 82nd Ave

Budget

• Burgerville

  phone: +1 503-235-6858
  address: multiple locations around the Portland area; Lloyd District location at 1135 NE Martin Luther King Blvd
  The NW's own fast food chain with a decidedly NW flavor promoting organic, fresh and seasonal ingredients. Great burgers and traditional fast food fare. Amazing seasonal items including sweet potato fries, asparagus, strawberries, blackberries, onion rings and more.

• C'est Si Bon!

  phone: +1 503-703-9378 or +1 503-935-3761
  address: 22 NE 7th Ave
  This crêpe stand offers a great selection of combinations, savory and sweet. Try the Tropical Monkey. They also regularly appear at the farmers' markets too

• Cha! Cha! Cha! – Hawthorne

  phone: +1 503-236-1100
  address: 3433 SE Hawthorne Blvd
  A restaurant of a local chain, see Portland_(Oregon)#Local_chains for description.

• Cha! Cha! Cha! – Sellwood

  phone: +1 503-232-0437
  address: 1605 SE Bybee Blvd

• Cha! Cha! Cha! – Fremont

  phone: +1 503-595-9131
  address: 4727 NE Fremont St

• Cha! Cha! Cha! – Broadway

  phone: +1 503-288-1045
  address: 2635 NE Broadway

• Cha! Cha! Cha! – Lombard

  phone: +1 503-802-2262
  address: 5225 N Lombard St

• Costello's Travel Caffé

  phone: +1 503-287-0270
  address: 2222 NE Broadway
  Low-key but sometimes busy cafe with an international travel theme. Offers a substantial breakfast/lunch menu. Good place to catch a soccer (sorry, football) match or other travel-related event. Wi-fi.

• The Delta

  phone: +1 503-771-3101
  address: 4607 SE Woodstock Blvd
  Southern food (chicken fried steak, jambalaya, grits, etc.) on the cheap. The food is excellent and in large portions.

• Gravy

  phone: +1 503-287-8800
  address: 3957 N Mississippi Ave
  Great egg scrambles and other hearty breakfast fare. Can be a long wait on weekends.

• Le Bistro Montage

  phone: +1 503-234-1324
  address: 301 SE Morrison St
  Good Portland character, with Cajun style food including mac and cheese, alligator bites, and great mud pie. Service is quirky, as is the atmosphere. Make sure to save some food to take with you—all to-go leftovers come package in tin foil sculptures!

• New Seasons Market – Hawthorne

  phone: +1 503-236-4800
  address: 4034 SE Hawthorne Blvd
  A restaurant of a local chain, see Portland_(Oregon)#Local_chains for description.

• New Seasons Market – Seven Corners

  phone: +1 503-445-2888
  address: 1954 SE Division St

• New Seasons Market – Sellwood

  phone: +1 503-230-4949
  address: 1214 SE Tacoma St

• New Seasons Market – Williams

  phone: +1 503-528-2888
  address: 3445 N Williams Ave

• New Seasons Market – Concordia

  phone: +1 503-288-3838
  address: 5320 NE 33rd Ave

• New Seasons Market – Arbor Lodge

  phone: +1 503-467-4777
  address: 6400 N Interstate Ave

• Nicholas Restaurant – SE Grand

  phone: +1 503-235-5123
  address: 318 SE Grand Ave
  The original location. Small seating area so there can be waits. A restaurant of a local chain, see Portland_(Oregon)#Local_chains for description.

• Nicholas Restaurant – NE Broadway

  phone: +1 503-445-4700
  address: 3223 NE Broadway
  Second location.

• Olé Olé

  phone: +1 503-230-1132
  address: 2137 E Burnside St
  Great burritos and a good budget option. Cash only.

• Original Hotcake House

  phone: +1 503-236-7402
  address: 1002 SE Powell Blvd
  A local landmark, famous for excellent food, great prices, and a quirky after-hours clientèle (after 1AM the place gets a bit rough).

• Pine State Biscuits

  phone: +1 503-477-6605
  address: 2204 NE Alberta St
  Excellent biscuits, gravy and bacon.

• ¿Por Qué No? - Hawthorne

  phone: +1 503-954-3138
  address: 4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd
  A restaurant of a local chain, see Portland_(Oregon)#Local_chains for description.

• ¿Por Qué No? - Mississippi

  phone: +1 503-467-4149
  address: 3524 N Mississippi Ave

• Quan Linh

  phone: +1 503-788-7267
  address: 8230 SE Harrison #345
  A small hole in the wall restaurant, family owned and operated, with a large variety of Chinese and Vietnamese home cooked meal.

• Robo Taco

  phone: +1 503-232-3707
  address: 607 SE Morrison St
  The fact that Robo Taco is open late and is located within walking distance of Holocene makes it the perfect place to end a night dancing and live music. It's consistently delicious with a laid back vibe and plenty of vegetarian options.

• Sizzle Pie – East Burnside

  address: 624 E Burnside St
  A restaurant of a local chain, see Portland_(Oregon)#Local_chains for description.

• Taco Pedaler

  phone: +1-503-946-1173
  address: 2225 NE Broadway
  A popular tricycle taco cart in Portland's hyper-cool mobile eatery market has expanded into this bricks-and-mortar location on inner Northeast's busy commercial corridor.

• Taqueria Los Gorditos – Monte

  phone: +1 503-875-2615
  address: 3420 SE 50th Ave
  The Gorditos outdoor food truck location. It's situated at a former self-service car wash with plenty of outdoor seating. A restaurant of a local chain, see Portland_(Oregon)#Local_chains for description.

• Taqueria Los Gorditos – Flor

  phone: +1 503-445-6289
  address: 1212 SE Divsion St
  Taqueria.

• Taqueria Los Gorditos – Norte

  phone: +1 503-208-3169
  address: 902 N Killingsworth St
  Taqueria.

• Voodoo Doughnut Too

  phone: +1 503-235-2666
  address: 1501 NE Davis St
  Their second location, in a distinctive pink building, is about a mile east of the original. It's usually slightly less crowded during peak hours, and has parking. A restaurant of a local chain, see Portland_(Oregon)#Local_chains for description.

Mid-range

• Chinese Delicacy

  phone: +1 503-775-2598
  address: 6411 SE 82nd Ave
  Serves delicious Chinese food and is open fairly late.

• Cadillac Cafe

  phone: +1 503-287-4750
  address: 1801 NE Broadway St
  This staple of Portland's brunch scene is popular for both breakfast and lunch. The Art Deco decor is completed with a driveable, pink 1961 Cadillac convertible on display.

• Gustav's

  phone: +1 503-288-5503
  address: 5035 NE Sandy Blvd
  Authentic German cuisine, including bratwurst, schintzel, spaetzle and sauerbraten. Many German beers on tap.

• The Station

  phone: +1 503-284-4491
  address: 2703 NE Alberta St
  Contemporary food and drinks in a historic building in the midst of the bustling Alberta district. Sports bar atmosphere inside and an outdoor patio.

• Flying Pie Pizzeria

  phone: +1 503-254-2016
  address: 7804 SE Stark St
  Has been regularly voted one of Portland's favorite pizza restaurants for the past decade by hungry locals and media critics alike.

• Pok Pok

  phone: +1 503-232-1387
  address: 3226 SE Division St
  The flagship restaurant of America's restaurateur Andy Ricker. Rich and authentic northern Thai cuisine, coupled with your choice of fragrant rice on the side. Specials include fish sauce wings and rotisserie chicken. Come early during mealtimes or wait in line for at least an hour!

Also worth checking out are Bella Faccia at 2934 NE Alberta St (+1 503-282-0600) and at 3420 N Williams Ave (+1 503-335-0300).

Splurge

• Portofino Caffè Italiano

  phone: +1 503-234-8259
  address: 8075 SE 13th Ave
  A very small restaurant with attentive service and solid northern Italian and French Riviera cuisine.

• Ken's Artisan Pizza

  phone: +1 503-517-9951
  address: 304 SE 28th Ave
  Wood fired oven cooking amazing pizza and other superbly executed Italian dishes. Expect a wait.

Alcohol

• Bagdad Theater and Pub

  phone: +1 503-228-4651
  address: 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd
  The Bagdad is one of the great things about Portland: a 700-seat second-run movie theater serving a selection of regional craft brews you can drink while you watch.

• Belmont Station

  phone: +1 503-232-8538
  address: 4500 SE Stark St
  Belmont Station is both a store and bar/cafe. The store side hosts over 1000 bottled beers from around the world, and the cafe offers a solid lineup of sandwiches, soups, and light pub fare, as well as interesting beers on draft. The friendly and knowledgeable staff make this the place to go to explore Portland's beer scene.

• Clinton Street Theater Pub

  phone: +1 503-238-5588
  address: 2522 SE Clinton St
  Shows a great assortment of esoteric films and the world's longest running Rocky Horror Picture Show.

• Dots Cafe

  phone: +1 503-235-0203
  address: 2521 SE Clinton St
  A funky night spot with great bar food.

• EastBurn

  phone: +1 503-236-2876
  address: 1800 E Burnside St
  Cool building and great atmosphere. Hanging swing chairs, heated patio and downstairs bar with skee ball. The food is higher end, but not pricey and full bar with big wine list and great beers on tap make this spot a local favorite.

• Hair of the Dog Brewing

  phone: +1 503-232-6585
  address: 61 SE Yamhill St
  A microbrewery that achieved a weird sort of notoriety for high-alcohol-content beers, including "Dave," which had an astonishing 29% alcohol by volume. (It's no longer produced.) Originally not a brewpub, a recent relocation closer to the Willamette River has added a taproom (W-Su 2PM-8PM), and its beers can also be found around town at such places as Higgins and the Horse Brass.

• Hopworks Urban Brewery

  phone: +1 503-232-4677
  address: 2944 SE Powell Blvd
  One of the newest additions to the Portland brewpub scene. They emphasize sustainable practices business model. Hoppy beer with a distinct flavor.

• Horse Brass Pub

  phone: +1 503-232-2202
  address: 4534 SE Belmont St
  Another English-style pub that also serves a range of English-style food. An "old-world" atmosphere, reasonable prices, an huge beer list, free darts, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff make this a great place to relax with a pint and catch up with old friends.

• Laurelwood Public House & Brewery

  phone: +1 503-282-0622
  address: 5115 NE Sandy Blvd
  For the quintessential Portland brewpub experience. Enjoy beer crafted by award-winning Brewmaster Christian Ettinger along with excellent food in a family-friendly setting. The garlic fries are not to be missed, desserts are huge and appealing, and the Laurelwood Spinach Salad is the best salad in Portland. Very child-friendly, so be aware of unsupervised toddlers darting around between the tables. Entrees are creative and of high quality.

• McMenaminsOpening with its original location in 1983, The Barley Mill Pub, McMenamins now boasts over 50 locations in Oregon and Washington, which include the Bagdad Theater and Pub, Mission Theater and Pub at 1624 NW Glisan St, and the Kennedy School Theater at 5736 NE 33rd Ave. Not all locations have theaters.

• Laurelhurst Theater

  phone: +1 503-232-5511
  address: 2735 E Burnside St
  Another cinema serving beer, wine and food. Children are allowed to shows before 5:30PM; after that it's 21+ only.

• Bula Kava House

  phone: +1 503-477-7823
  address: 3115 SE Division St
  Kava kava is a mildly sedating drink from the South Pacific. Definitely worth a try if you're in Portland since the South Pacific is quite far away. Great place to relax and socialize in a semi-authentic atmosphere, all the while trying something entirely new and exotic.

Coffee

• Pied Cow

  phone: +1 503-230-4866
  address: 3244 SE Belmont St
  A great coffee house in Portland. No other place like it. If you visit for the summer, you must come to this place. It's a great experience.

• Ristretto Roasters

  phone: +1 503-288-8667
  address: multiple locations; largest and coffee lab at 3808 N Williams Ave
  Great, hard-core coffee roaster where craft is more important than flash. This small coffee shop roasts its own coffee in a visible back room. Be sure to take some home as there are not many places that do such a good job with their roasting. Free Wi-Fi on site.

• Water Avenue Coffee Roasters

  phone: +1 503-808-7084
  address: 1028 SE Water Avenue #145
  A loft style cafe and coffee roastery.

Budget

• Friendly Bike Guest House

  phone: +1 503 459-3403
  address: 4039 N Williams
  One of few hostels with a bike shop for guests as the hostel/guest house is targeted towards bicyclists.

• Hostelling International Portland-Hawthorne

  phone: +1 503-236-3380
  address: 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd

• McMenamins White Eagle

  phone: +1 503-335-8900
  address: 836 N Russell St

• Travelers' House (Hostel)

  phone: +1 503 954-2304
  address: 710 N Alberta St

Mid-range

• Aloft Portland Airport Hotel at Cascade Station

  phone: +1 503-200-5678
  address: 9920 NE Cascades Parkway
  Complimentary WiFi access, PDX airport shuttle services.

• Hampton Inn Portland-Airport

  phone: +1 503-288-2423
  address: 8633 NE Airport Way
  Free daily breakfast and high speed internet access.

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

  phone: +1 503-283-8000
  address: 2300 N Hayden Island Dr

• The Jupiter Hotel

  phone: +1 503-230-9200
  address: 800 E Burnside St
  Crisp, modern guest rooms, cutting edge entertainment, food 21/7, and spa style rub-downs make up this unique boutique hotel. While there, The Doug Fir is not to be missed. All day eats and drinks. Often has loaner bicycles.

• The Kennedy School

  phone: +1 503-249-3983
  address: 5736 NE 33rd Ave
  A decommissioned elementary school converted into a hotel by the McMenamins's group who also have several other converted buildings in the Portland area. Each room was made from one-half of an old classroom with items like blackboards, coatrooms, and so on still in place. The hotel has a full restaurant with its own bar and large outdoor patio. Be sure to try the Cajun Tater Tots! There's also a second-run movie theater (free with hotel stay) with a bar/cafe and table service. Also on site are the Concordia Microbrewery, Detention Bar (smoking allowed), Honor's Bar (non-smoking), Cypress Room (smoking allowed), and an outdoor soaking pool. Free Wi-Fi and great artwork throughout.

• Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach

  phone: +1 503-283-3030
  address: 12226 N Jantzen Dr

• Le Pensione Guesthouse Style Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +1 503-351-4831
  address: 1039 SE 37th Ave
  A beautifully detailed 1892 Victorian. Huge king room, single room and very large bath. Amenities include gourmet coffee, fluffy robes, private entrance, microwave, mini-fridge, Dr. Hauscka bath products, luxury spa across the street.

• Rodeway Inn Airport

  phone: +1 503-255-1400
  address: 9723 NE Sandy Blvd

• Ramada Mall 205

  phone: +1 503-252-7400
  address: 9707 SE Stark St

Splurge

• Lion and the Rose Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inn

  phone: +1 503-287-9245
  address: 1810 NE 15th Ave
  Bed and breakfast in an elegant 1906 Queen Anne house in the Irvington Historic District.

• Embassy Suites Portland Airport

  phone: +1 503-460-3000
  address: 7900 NE 82nd Ave
  Conveniently located at the entrance to the Portland International Airport.

• Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel

  phone: +1 503-281-2500
  address: 8235 Northeast Airport Way
  24-hour complimentary shuttle service to Portland International Airport. Complimentary high speed Internet access.