restaurants
These are our favorite places to eat in the neighborhood. For city-wide recommendations, check-out Eater Portland's 38 Essential Restaurants.
Luce
3 minute walk / Directions
Simple and delicious Italian food in a setting that will make you think you’re in Europe.
Photo: Luce
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Fire on the Mountain
4 minute walk / Directions
Wings! All types of sauces. Choose tots or fries. Great for a meal or a late night snack. Good place to watch sports.
Photo: Fire on the Mountain
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Screen Door
5 minute walk / Directions
Chicken and waffles you’ll dream about. Can be an hour wait for brunch on the weekends, but go during the week and get in much faster.
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Ate-Oh-Ate
6 minute walk / Directions
Casual Hawaiian with delicious, high-quality meats.
Photo: Ate-Oh-Ate
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Tusk
6 minute walk / Directions
Delicious Middle Eastern inspired cuisine made with local, seasonal produce.
Photo: Tusk
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The Ocean
7 minute walk / Directions
Micro-restaurants: the current roster includes sushi, Vietnamese, cocktails, meatballs/pizza, and pie at Pie Spot to finish.
Photo: Guerilla Development
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Han Oak Hot Pot
7 minute walk / Directions
Award-winning Korean food tucked inside a ‘secret’ courtyard garden. Reservations required.
Photo: Han Oak
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Nodoguro
8 minute walk / Directions
One of the top "fine dining" restaurants in Portland—Omakase style but very creative and "rule-breaking." We love going here to celebrate special occasions. Reservations required.
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Navarre
9 minute walk / Directions
Intimate setting with farm to table European small plates.
Photo: Navarre
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Cheese & Crack Snack Shop
10 minute walk / Directions
Awesome, artful meat and cheese boards; creative soft serve and slushies.
Photo: Cheese & Crack
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Güero
10 minute walk / Directions
We LOVE their tortas; their bowls are incredible too. This was a top ranked food cart that moved down the block and into this space.
Photo: Güero
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Dove Vivi Pizza
11 minute walk / Directions
My favorite pizza spot but not the usual fair. Thick, cornmeal crust with local ingredients and unexpected seasonal specials. Make sure you get a cookie too.
Photo: Dove Vivi
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Montelupo Italian Market
11 minute walk / Directions
Delicious fresh pasta and italian food—both a cafe and a small market.
Photo: Montelupo Italian Market
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Food Carts
11 minute walk / Directions
This is the closest food cart pod and it’s a good one! A nice variety of options and plenty of seating.
Photo: Saint Burrito
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Ken's Pizza
13 minute walk / Directions
One of our favorite wood-fired pizza spots in Portland; recently ranked #2 in the world!
Photo: Ken's Pizza
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Bamboo Sushi
13 minute walk / Directions
Excellent, sustainably-sourced sushi. We love the Green Machine and the Wagyu burger.
Photo: Bamboo Sushi
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Laurelhurst Market
15 minute walk / Directions
"Modern" steakhouse and butcher shop with unusual cuts and house cured meats. Awesome sandwich menu for lunch.
Photo: Laurelhurst Market