Veritable Quandary
I've actually never ventured beyond the bar at longtime Portland institution Veritable Quandary. I know there's a dining room back there somewhere, but the bar…
1220 SW First Ave.
Southwest Portland
503-227-7342
Southwest Portland
503-227-7342
Virginia Cafe
A steady, reliable stalwart that's been around for almost a century, the well-loved, well-trafficked VC is within easy walking distance of the Schnitz, the Kel…
820 SW 10th Ave.
Southwest Portland
503-227-0033
Southwest Portland
503-227-0033
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
OMSI is an excellent science museum that features five halls filled with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, a terrific science playground for tykes 0-6 years…
1945 SE Water Avenue
Central Eastside
503-797-4000
Central Eastside
503-797-4000
Lardo
Rick Gencarelli's ballsy and unapologetic food is, for the most part, a genuine pleasure. His smoked coppa Cubano ($9) tops their best-of list. With the house'…
1205 SW Washington St
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland
Portland City Grill
While this high-flying restaurant bar on the 30th floor of Big Pink may appear too classy for your station in life, trust me, it’s not. The view is amazing, th…
111 SW 5th Ave, Floor 30
Southwest Portland
503-450-0030
Southwest Portland
503-450-0030
XV
A standout in an area of downtown where you can literally stumble out of one bar, directly into another. Dimly lit, loungey and uber-hip, without being pretent…
15 SW 2nd Ave.
Southwest Portland
503-790-9090
Southwest Portland
503-790-9090
Ground Kontrol
All your favorite arcade games from yesteryear to recent. From Burgertime, to Street Fighter 2, to Dance Dance Revolution. The only thing that can overpower th…
511 NW Couch
Northwest Portland
503-796-9364
Northwest Portland
503-796-9364
Compound Gallery
In the balcony level of Just Be Toys, a gallery dedicated to futuristic sci fi, Manga-style and/or generally kick-ass artwork.
107 NW 5th Ave.
Northwest Portland
503-796-2733
Northwest Portland
503-796-2733
