Father's Day Planner

Updated: March 12, 2009

Father's Day is June 17: From Portland shops to restaurants, our editors recommend the best ways to treat Dad.

On this page:Portland Shops, Portland Restaurants, Portland Attractions/Events.

Portland Shops

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mario
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    833 SW Broadway, Fox Tower, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

    Spiff up the old man's wardrobe with a hip designer number from this slick downtown clothing pusher.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average John Helmer Haberdasher
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    969 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

    If Dad is a little old school, pick up a silk tie and swank hat for a fabulous Father's Day present.

  3. 3 The Sharper Image
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    700 SW Fifth Ave Ste 2010, Portland, OR 97204 (map)

    At a loss for gift ideas? Hit this gadget geek's mecca for goodies that any dad would love to have.

  4. 4 Camping World
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    26875 SW Boones Ferry Rd., Wilsonville, OR 97070 (map)

    Outfit Pop for the great outdoors, with tents, grills, camping gear and RV accessories.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Rich's Cigar Store
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    706 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    Choose a few premium cigars from around the world and an ever-useful Zippo for a smokin' Dad's day gift.

Portland Restaurants

  1. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cinetopia
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    11700 SE Seventh St, Vancouver, WA 98683 (map)

    Take Pop to dinner and a movie at this cineplex with eight dine-in theaters, gourmet eats and a wine bar.

  2. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hannah Bea's Poundcake & More
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    3969 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212 (map)

    If Pop isn't a champagne brunch guy, go for this big country breakfast with eggs, grits, sausage and biscuits and gravy.

  3. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sayler's Old Country Kitchen
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    10519 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97216 (map)

    Dad will appreciate the laid-back atmosphere and dinners that include salad and dessert at this wallet-friendly family steakhouse.

  4. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Salty's On The Columbia River
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    3839 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97211 (map)

    This scenic spot will serve Dad surf-and-turf fare with a generous side of exceptional river views.

  5. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Laurelwood Public Hse-Brewery
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    5115 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213 (map)

    Hops for Pop, playland for the tots and tasty vittles for all.

  6. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Clay's Smokehouse Grill
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    2932 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202 (map)

    Finger-lickin' good barbecue that may teach Dad a few things to take back to the grill.

Portland Attractions/Events

  1. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended McMenamins Edgefield
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    2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR 97060 (map)

    A day with golf, handcrafted brews, movies and eats will show Pop he's tops at this favorite getaway.

  2. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Forest Park
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    West Hills, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    Take Dad hiking or mountain biking on more than 50-miles of trails at America's largest forested inner-city park.

  3. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended Park Lanes Family Entertainment Center
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    6360 SE Alexander St, Hillsboro, OR 97123 (map)

    Share an active day with Dad: Bowl, play billiards and video games and practice your swing at the batting cages.

  4. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Skamania Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge
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    1131 SW Skamania Lodge Wy, Stevenson, WA 98648 (map)

    For a Father's Day hole-in-one, try Sunday brunch ($36.95 per person) and a round on the 18-hole, 70-par golf course.

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