Portland 101
By Citysearch Editors, Portland
From Northwest cuisine and microbrews to rivers and roses, it's easy to fall in love with Portland.
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Jake's Famous Crawfish
401 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
From crawfish and crab to steelhead and sturgeon, this Portland icon has done seafood right since 1892. -
Portland City Grill
111 SW Fifth Ave 30th floor, Portland, OR
Steak, sushi and Pan-Asian cuisine served up with one of the best views in town. -
Higgins Restaurant and Bar
1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
Upscale downtown bistro delivers elegantly simple Northwestern fare. -
Paley's Place
1204 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR
Creative Northwest cuisine and comfort food attract diners to this intimate, warm restaurant. -
Heathman Restaurant & Bar
1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
This grand dame of downtown hotel dining features fresh Northwest dishes prepared with classic French technique.
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Brazen Bean
2075 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR
Lively hangout serves a lengthy list of specialty martinis and other unique concoctions. -
BridgePort Ale House
3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
An upscale pub with outstanding craft beers and comforting eats. -
Henry's 12th Street Tavern
10 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
Half flashy bar, half upscale restaurant, this spot is a calculated hit in the historic Weinhard brewery building. -
Saucebox
214 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
Slick eatery tips the hip scale for sizzling scene and creative pan-Asian cuisine. -
Vault Martini Bar
226 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
This refined lounge shakes and remakes the perennially cool martini in Portland's hippest 'hood.
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Avalon Hotel & Spa
0455 SW Hamilton Court, Portland, OR
This sophisticated getaway on the Wilamette River offers contemporary amenities and a luxurious spa. -
The Benson Hotel
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
Historic, opulent hotel in downtown hosts visiting rock stars and politicos. -
Hotel Lucia
400 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
Fans of boutique hotels will swoon for these sleek, stylish downtown digs. -
The Governor Hotel
614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR
This grand hotel offers a glamorous big-city feel with a touch of homespun hospitality. -
McMenamins Edgefield
2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR
The crown jewel lodge and pub of a family-owned microbrewery empire.
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Aequis Spa
419 SW 11th Ave Penthouse, Portland, OR
A cocoon of serenity and warmth, this spa specializes in ancient ayurveda treatments. -
Dosha Northwest
2281 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR
Bright, modern retreat on bustling NW Glisan features luxurious spa and salon services. -
Rejuvenation Day Spa
6333 SW Macadam Ave, Portland, OR
This comforting, peaceful oasis provides various body treatments, as well as relaxing yoga classes. -
Nirvana Apothecary & Day Spa
736 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR
Pearl District spa provides luxurious treatments in an exotic Moroccan setting.
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Washington Park
2368 W Burnside St, Portland, OR
From the Rose Test Garden to the scenic views and acres of lush grounds, it's the pinnacle of our city. -
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR
Billed as the nation's largest independent bookstore, Powell's occupies an entire city block. -
Portland Saturday Market
108 W Burnside St, Portland, OR
Tarot-card readings, tamales and tunes are all under one bridge at this open market. -
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR
Our ever-expanding zoo has become one of the nation's finest. -
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR
With its soaring trees and serene ponds, this is the place to find inner peace in Old Town.

