Consolidated "Portland, Oregon, or PDX restaurants" thread
Jun 15, 2009, 12:26 pm
#31
Join Date: Jul 2008
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Portland Restaurants
Off to Portland this Thursday to Monday. Hitting up Willamette on Friday. Doing hiking Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Any suggestions on must eat restaurants? Otherwise we'll probably just hit up winebars a majority of the time. Oh, we're staying at The Nines.
Jun 15, 2009, 4:03 pm
#34
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Higgins is *fantastic* - one of my favorite places in the USA. I like to go to the pub side of the place. Reservations needed for a table Sat night (or you can sit at the bar). With drinks, you can easily spend $75-100 or more for two - can't remember if this matters. Get some of the house cured meats and fish. Try one of the Hair of the Dog beers if you aren't absolutely set on drinking wine. I am not a religious person, but if I were, I am pretty sure God can be found in this place ... did I mention I like it?
If you are in town for breakfast, Mother's (right downtown) is really worth a visit (expect a 20 min wait on weekends, esp. Sunday).
Some Stumptown coffee and Voodoo donuts (a block apart on 3rd - I think) is another option for breakfast.
Andina in the Pearl district is quite good (Peruvian).
Cheapo Mexican on Hawthorne is Porque No -- not bad.
Typhoon is OK in my opinion, but I don't make a point to go there.
Enjoy your trip.
If you are in town for breakfast, Mother's (right downtown) is really worth a visit (expect a 20 min wait on weekends, esp. Sunday).
Some Stumptown coffee and Voodoo donuts (a block apart on 3rd - I think) is another option for breakfast.
Andina in the Pearl district is quite good (Peruvian).
Cheapo Mexican on Hawthorne is Porque No -- not bad.
Typhoon is OK in my opinion, but I don't make a point to go there.
Enjoy your trip.
Jun 16, 2009, 1:33 pm
#35
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Portland
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As for Portland Itself, where to start: Andina (YES), Blue Hour (YES) in the Pearl, Le Pigeon (I love it, but not everyone does) just over the river.
Pizza: Ken's Artisan, but you're going to wait a while......
Indian: East India Company near the Governor Hotel
All dinner places for sure. You can check out Lovely Hula Hands and Equinox, both in North Portland in Mississippi. There's just too much to say, ohh and try Pok Pok.
Breakfast for me is down to two places, Tin Shed on Alberta and in Hawthorne check out Bread and Ink Cafe. However, I'll likely get flamed for that one, since so many take it seriously.
And for Beer........
Last edited by PDXOutbound; Jun 16, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Jun 16, 2009, 1:40 pm
#36
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Location: Wenatchee, WA
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Pok Pok = Yes Yes!! http://pokpokpdx.com/
Jun 16, 2009, 1:55 pm
#37
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Jun 16, 2009, 10:02 pm
#38
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I never went to Genoa, but Giorgio's in the Pearl was good. My wife is in the wine industry so I get to tag along for the events.....but PLEASE stay away from Moma Mia (Mothers sister bistro). NO, no....no.
I think Italian and good Indian in PDX is rough.
I think Italian and good Indian in PDX is rough.
Sep 19, 2010, 6:16 pm
#39
Join Date: May 2008
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Visiting Portland - best restaurants?
My spouse and I will be visiting Portland from Vancouver, B.C. for at least two nights. We are looking for suggestions about where to eat.
We prefer organic/free-range meats and generally stick to healthy foods - nothing deep-fried for us. My spouse is lactose-intolerant so that is a consideration too.
While we would consider going for a high-end meal, I think we would prefer something delicious and cheap to something delicious and expensive. Atmosphere is not important and we are not big drinkers.
Ideas? We're going to check out Pok Pok for sure, but I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the choices, especially when it comes to food carts.
We prefer organic/free-range meats and generally stick to healthy foods - nothing deep-fried for us. My spouse is lactose-intolerant so that is a consideration too.
While we would consider going for a high-end meal, I think we would prefer something delicious and cheap to something delicious and expensive. Atmosphere is not important and we are not big drinkers.
Ideas? We're going to check out Pok Pok for sure, but I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the choices, especially when it comes to food carts.
Sep 19, 2010, 9:06 pm
#40
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I love Pok Pok, I go there every time I'm in Portland. I also like Typhoon, a Thai restaurant in the Hotel Lucia in downtown Portland. http://www.typhoonrestaurants.com/typhoon/
You might also check out this recent thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/west/...rant-help.html
You might also check out this recent thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/west/...rant-help.html
Sep 23, 2010, 9:33 am
#41
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Location: PDX
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Travel and Leisure just published an article on PDX restaurants:
http://www.travelandleisure.com/arti...edge-cuisine/1. You can't go wrong with their suggestions.
Portland Monthly magazine also did a cover a story on food carts one month ago.
http://www.travelandleisure.com/arti...edge-cuisine/1. You can't go wrong with their suggestions.
Portland Monthly magazine also did a cover a story on food carts one month ago.
Sep 23, 2010, 10:27 pm
#42
Join Date: Apr 2010
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I liked Vertiable Quandary. The location is nice, near Waterfront Park.
Sep 26, 2010, 1:23 pm
#43
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I too am a Pok Pok fan - super!
Here's a link to the Portlandfood.org site for restaurants
Here's a link to the Portlandfood.org site for food carts
Here's a link to the Portlandfood.org site for restaurants
Here's a link to the Portlandfood.org site for food carts
Sep 26, 2010, 9:52 pm
#44
Join Date: Feb 2001
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I too am a Pok Pok fan - super!
Here's a link to the Portlandfood.org site for restaurants
Here's a link to the Portlandfood.org site for food carts
Here's a link to the Portlandfood.org site for restaurants
Here's a link to the Portlandfood.org site for food carts