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Portland To Do List
XOXO Festival is one of Portland To Do List.

1. XOXO Festival

800 SE 10th Ave (at Morrison), Portland, OR
Convention Center · No tips or reviews
Ace Hotel Portland is one of Portland To Do List.

2. Ace Hotel Portland

7.8
1022 SW Stark St (at SW 10th Ave), Portland, OR
Hotel · 76 tips and reviews

Erin S.Erin Sparling: Get your photos taken at the real photo booth. The pictures are so real, they smell like chemicals when they come out!

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of Portland To Do List.

3. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

8.8
1026 SW Stark St. (at SW 11th Ave.), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 133 tips and reviews
Clyde Common is one of Portland To Do List.

4. Clyde Common

1014 SW Stark St (btw SW 10th & 11th Ave.), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 220 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Clyde Common’s uber-hip, dimly lit common room offers a snapshot of Portland, Oregon in all its skinny jeans-wearing, pork belly-eating, pig-loving, slow food glory. Negroni anyone? [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Kenny & Zuke's Delicatessen is one of Portland To Do List.

5. Kenny & Zuke's Delicatessen

1038 SW Stark St (at SW 11th Ave.), Portland, OR
Sandwich Spot · 138 tips and reviews

Kevin S.Kevin Smokler: If you're in a hurry, get a bagel from the to go counter. On a clear day, eat to-go orders at tables outside.

Bunk Sandwiches is one of Portland To Do List.

6. Bunk Sandwiches

211 SW 6th Ave (Pine), Portland, OR
Sandwich Spot · 32 tips and reviews

Karen O.Karen O'Keefe: They are known for "The Italian."

Tasty ’N Alder is one of Portland To Do List.

7. Tasty ’N Alder

580 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 232 tips and reviews

Jake D.Jake Doran: The Bim Bop Bacon & Eggs for brunch is like whoa... Their music selection of primarily 90's hip-hop is pretty solid too.

Mother's Bistro & Bar is one of Portland To Do List.

8. Mother's Bistro & Bar

212 SW Stark St (at SW 2nd Ave.), Portland, OR
Breakfast Spot · 237 tips and reviews

Rob T.Rob T: I have to add my endorsement of the salmon hash. Best breakfast I've had in town.

Imperial is one of Portland To Do List.

9. Imperial

410 SW Broadway (at SW Stark St), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 93 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Brandon Wise's affordable drink menu includes a classic Vieux Carre, the "New Money" (featuring bourbon, Nardidi amaro, hickory vermouth, and bitters), and the Radish cocktail featuring radish sorbet.

Teardrop Lounge is one of Portland To Do List.

10. Teardrop Lounge

8.6
1015 NW Everett St (at NW 10th Ave), Portland, OR
Cocktail Bar · Pearl District · 93 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: The detail-obsessed bartenders at this Pearl District destination make their own bitters, tonic water and specialty liqueurs. One night a month they feature drinks from a vintage cocktail book.

Driftwood Room is one of Portland To Do List.

11. Driftwood Room

8.3
729 SW 15th Ave (btw Yamhill & Morrison), Portland, OR
Cocktail Bar · 42 tips and reviews

Portland MonthlyPortland Monthly: The stars here, though, are of the Hollywood ilk: the Driftwood Room’s signature cocktails draw inspiration from silver screen icons like Elizabeth Taylor (crème de violette and champagne)... Read more.

Kask is one of Portland To Do List.

12. Kask

1215 SW Alder St (at 12th St), Portland, OR
Cocktail Bar · 44 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Order the $5 punch of the day and a plate of the charcuterie - you won't leave disappointed.

Grüner is one of Portland To Do List.

13. Grüner

527 SW 12th Ave (btw Alder & Washington St), Portland, OR
German Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Though the menu takes inspiration from the Black Forest to the Black Sea (complete with bratwurst, ja?), it deserves highest marks for its burger, hands-down one of the city's best. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Ración is one of Portland To Do List.

14. Ración

1205 SW Washington St (SW 12th and Washington), Portland, OR
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Monty W.Monty Williams: You have to try the Sous Vide Egg.

Lardo West is one of Portland To Do List.

15. Lardo West

1205 SW Washington St, Portland, OR
Sandwich Spot · 106 tips and reviews

Andy M.Andy McMillan: Yep. The Pork Meatball Bamh Mi, for sure. With a side of fries. They top them off with a little grated parmesan, so tasty. Oh, and root beer on tap! This place wins.

Meat Cheese Bread is one of Portland To Do List.

16. Meat Cheese Bread

8.0
1406 SE Stark St (SE 14th Ave), Portland, OR
Sandwich Spot · 55 tips and reviews

SPINSPIN: The coffee comes with mini French presses... enough said! Hutch Harris of the Thermals recommends the pulled-pork sandwich with broccolini and mayonnaise.

Rum Club is one of Portland To Do List.

17. Rum Club

8.8
720 SE Sandy Blvd (SE Stark, SE 8th), Portland, OR
Cocktail Bar · 45 tips and reviews

PDX P.PDX Pipeline: Get a drink while waiting on table @ Beaker & Flask.

Bunk Sandwiches is one of Portland To Do List.

18. Bunk Sandwiches

621 SE Morrison St (btw SE 6th & 7th Ave), Portland, OR
Sandwich Spot · 57 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Tommy Habetz and Nick Wood have turned this little storefront into a local legend. What you get here aren’t just sandwiches – these are entire meals served between slices of bread. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Lardo is one of Portland To Do List.

19. Lardo

9.1
1212 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at Ladd Ave), Portland, OR
Sandwich Spot · 76 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: A place promoting a pig out, Lardo plates meaty desires like their signature Porchetta w/ caper aioli & gremolata. Read more.

20. Olympia Provisions SE

9.1
107 SE Washington St (at SE 3rd Ave), Portland, OR
Modern European Restaurant · 113 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's best known for its meat, but venture past the charceuterie plate into an omnivore paradise, with rustic takes on Brussels sprouts, marinated anchovies and roasted cod. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Coava Coffee Roasters Cafe is one of Portland To Do List.

21. Coava Coffee Roasters Cafe

9.2
1300 SE Grand Ave (Main), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 124 tips and reviews

Megan S.Megan Skye: Find the tiny dinosaur while sipping your espresso.

Salt & Straw is one of Portland To Do List.

22. Salt & Straw

9.3
3345 SE Division St (at SE 33rd Ave), Portland, OR
Ice Cream Parlor · 128 tips and reviews

Neil D.Neil Dacanay: Dessert after Pok Pok? Hell yes. Can't decide? Go w/ the flight.

Apizza Scholls is one of Portland To Do List.

23. Apizza Scholls

8.8
4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at SE 47th Ave), Portland, OR
Pizzeria · 83 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Anthony Bourdain is a patron of this pizza institution. The owner makes his dough with such precision that only a limited quantity is made per day, so it’s best to make a reservation way in advance.

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade is one of Portland To Do List.

24. Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade

8.8
511 NW Couch St (btwn NW 5th & NW 6th Ave), Portland, OR
Arcade · 178 tips and reviews
Euro Trash is one of Portland To Do List.

25. Euro Trash

Washington (at SW 10th), Portland, OR
Food Truck · 6 tips and reviews

Duane C.Duane C.: Spicy chicken, bacon, cheese, and capers topped with horseradish slaw on a toasted baguette...there's a whole lot of happy in my tummy right now.

808 Grinds is one of Portland To Do List.

26. 808 Grinds

SW 9th St (at SW Washington St), Portland, OR
Food Truck · 25 tips and reviews

Nicholas B.Nicholas B: Best cart in Portland.

Nong's Khao Man Gai is one of Portland To Do List.

27. Nong's Khao Man Gai

1003 SW Alder St. (at SW 10th Ave.), Portland, OR
Food Truck · Downtown Portland · 66 tips and reviews

Portland MonthlyPortland Monthly: Elegant and elemental, khao man gai is a nearly magical meal. Read more.

People's Pig is one of Portland To Do List.

28. People's Pig

SW 10th Ave & SW Washington St (Alder Food Carts), Portland, OR
Food Truck · 10 tips and reviews
Pok Pok is one of Portland To Do List.

29. Pok Pok

3226 SE Division St (at SE 32nd Ave), Portland, OR
Thai Restaurant · 310 tips and reviews

Paul C.Paul Chang: Muu Paa Kham Waan (Wild Boar), Papaya Pok Pok Salad, Ike's Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings, & Khao Soi Kai.

Everyday Music is one of Portland To Do List.

30. Everyday Music

7.9
1313 W Burnside St, Portland, OR
Record Store · 11 tips and reviews
Jackpot Records is one of Portland To Do List.

31. Jackpot Records

203 SW 9th Ave (at W Burnside St.), Portland, OR
Record Store · 7 tips and reviews

Jesse G.Jesse Green: always check the back wall in the vinyl section; they put up new, sometimes rare, stuff there frequently.

Tender Loving Empire is one of Portland To Do List.

32. Tender Loving Empire

7.9
412 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR
Miscellaneous Store · 13 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Christian: Look up for the amazing cardboard cityscape on the ceiling.

Powell's City of Books is one of Portland To Do List.

33. Powell's City of Books

9.4
1005 W Burnside St (at NW 10th Ave.), Portland, OR
Bookstore · 470 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Portland: It claims to be the largest independent bookstore in the world. With over 4 million used and new books, you're sure to find that Slash autobiography you've been looking for! -IFC Staff

Billy Galaxy is one of Portland To Do List.

34. Billy Galaxy

6.8
912 W Burnside St (btwn SW 10th Ave & SW 9th Ave), Portland, OR
Toy Store · 4 tips and reviews

ScottySauceScottySauce: If you had it growing up i'm pretty sure that Billy Galaxy has it, had it or will have it in the future. Come in and see the best collection of vintage toys, classic video games, comic books & more.

35. Oven and Shaker

8.8
1134 NW Everett St (btw NW 12th & 11th Ave), Portland, OR
Pizzeria · Pearl District · 125 tips and reviews

Andy M.Andy McMillan: Good news, it's salami night! Order the salami board to start (omfg the talegio jesus h christ) and the salami pizza (its drizzled in mf'n honey) to follow. Tie it all together with an Old Fashioned.

Bunk Bar is one of Portland To Do List.

36. Bunk Bar

8.2
1028 SE Water Ave (at SE Taylor), Portland, OR
Bar · 65 tips and reviews

Andy M.Andy McMillan: Get the italian cured meats with peppers and provolone. No, the pulled pork with apple cabbage slaw, pickles and mustard. No, the meatball hero. Fuck it, get anything, it's all so, so good.

Holocene is one of Portland To Do List.

37. Holocene

7.8
1001 SE Morrison St (at SE 10th Ave), Portland, OR
Night Club · 24 tips and reviews

Chris W.Chris Weber: Make sure to take advantage of the photobooth.

Nostrana is one of Portland To Do List.

38. Nostrana

9.2
1401 SE Morrison St (SE 14th Ave), Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Intensely regional Italian food, wood-fired oven pizza, and a totally accessible menu make Cathy Whims (once of Genoa) the most renowned female chef in Portland. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Tabor is one of Portland To Do List.

39. Tabor

433 SW Stark St (at SW 5th Ave), Portland, OR
Food Truck · 14 tips and reviews

Robert K.Robert Kolcon: If you eat one thing in Portland, make sure it's a Schnitzelwich.

White Owl Social Club is one of Portland To Do List.

40. White Owl Social Club

8.1
1305 SE 8th Ave (at SE Main St), Portland, OR
Lounge · 49 tips and reviews

Devon M.Devon Malone: Order a Tequila, coconut juice, and Grapefruit. It's the best summertime cocktail and the only place you can get it.

The Woodsman Tavern is one of Portland To Do List.

41. The Woodsman Tavern

4537 SE Division St (SE 46th Ave), Portland, OR
Gastropub · 60 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Woodsman Tavern takes from big-city influences, Balthezar's seafood tower, Hog & Rocks' ham plates, chef Jason Barwikowski brings it all down to earth with his Mediterranean flow. [Eater 38 Member]

Beast is one of Portland To Do List.

42. Beast

5425 NE 30th Ave (at NE Killingsworth St), Portland, OR
French Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's a splurge, but each prix-fixe seating is like a dinner party gone carnivorously crazy. Get the charcuterie plates, and braised duck or beef cheeks if they're available. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Blue Star Donuts is one of Portland To Do List.

43. Blue Star Donuts

1155 SW Morrison St (at SW 12th Ave), Portland, OR
Donut Shop · 227 tips and reviews