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Portland Highlights: Food & Drink

Two friends in Portland, Oregon stand with their arms around each other in front of a mural that says Keep Portland Weird.

Whichever section of the city you’re in — whether you’re looking to sit down at Jake’s Famous Crawfish, grab a quick snack from Le Bistro Montage Ala Cart, or a have couple drinks from Hey Love — there’s somewhere perfect for you. Let CLI help you explore Portland’s refreshments! Take a look at some of our favorite places to eat or grab a drink.

A group of friends toast on the patio of Victoria Bar in Portland, OR.
Photo from Victoria Bar
A group of friends toast on the patio of Victoria Bar in Portland, OR.
Photo from Victoria Bar

North Portland

Food

Eem – Thai BBQ & Cocktails

Drinks

Victoria Bar

The Alibi Tiki Lounge

Diners enjoy their meals in a cozy Portland restaurant called Hat Yai.
Photo from Hat Yai

Northeast Portland

Food

Urdaneta

Gado Gado

Clyde’s Prime Rib Restaurant and Bar

Lottie & Zula’s

Hat Yai

Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine

Drinks

Les Caves & Le Clos

Hale Pele

Paydirt

A variety of fancy entrees and drinks top a table at RingSide Steakhouse in Portland, Oregon.
Photo from RingSide Steakhouse

Northwest Portland

Food

Dolly Olive (Kristin highly recommends!)

Mediterranean Exploration Company

RingSide Steakhouse

St. Jack

Drinks

Teardrop Lounge

Pink Rabbit

Two Wrongs

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Bar Diane

Departure, a rooftop bar, overlooks the vibrant city of Portland at sunset.
Photo from Departure Restaurant + Lounge

Portland Downtown

Food

Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen

Toki Restaurant

Il Solito

Jake’s Famous Crawfish

Jake’s Grill

Southpark Seafood

Drinks

Departure Restaurant + Lounge

Raven’s Manor

Plants and chandeliers decorate the bar of Hey Love in Portland, Oregon.
Photo from Hey Love

Southeast Portland

Food

The Observatory

Canard

Shalom Y’all

Kachka

Cubo

Cafe Rowan

Laurelhurst Market

Broder Café

Le Bistro Montage Ala Cart

Ava Gene’s

Matt’s BBQ Tacos

Drinks

Scotch Lodge

Hey Love

Deadshot

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