Offbeat Finds
By Annamaria Pardini, Citysearch Contributor
Tired of frequenting the same old hangouts? Walk on the wild side with strange brews, outlandish eateries and odd establishments of all kinds with our list of Portland treasures that offer a few surprises.
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Esparza's Tex Mex Cafe
2725 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR
From the taxidermy and puppets on the walls and ceiling to unusual menu items like calf-brain tacos and ostrich enchiladas, this isn't your ordinary Tex-Mex. -
Rheinlander German Restaurant
5035 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR
Enjoy a bit o' Bavaria with singing waiters and big steins of beer. -
The Roxy
1121 SW Stark St, Portland, OR
Late-night diner dishes up stacks of pancakes and huge burgers named after celebrities and served with a punk-rock attitude. -
Lungta
4644 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR
Tibetan adds a new dimension to Northeast Sandy's collection of exotic Asian cuisines.
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Nick's Famous Coney Island
3746 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
Walking into Nick's is like stepping back in time--nothing's changed over the decades, including the beer. -
Mummy's
622 SW Columbia St, Portland, OR
Ancient Egyptian tombs are the inspiration for this slightly eerie, yet friendly lounge. -
The Alibi Restaurant and Lounge
4024 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR
Exile yourself to this over-the-top tiki bar with killer cocktails and nightly karaoke. -
Space Room Lounge
4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
Step forward--or backward--in time to a wacky, retro bar with a sci-fi theme. -
The Hutch
4606 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR
One of Portland's oldest neighborhood bars has pool, shuffleboard, lottery, eats and live music on Saturday nights. -
Pok Pok Restaurant--Whiskey Soda Lounge
3226 SE Division St, Portland, OR
The Whiskey Soda Lounge brings indoor seating and exotic cocktails, like the Salty Plum Collins, to this popular Thai takeout. -
C-Bar
2880 SE Gladstone St, Portland, OR
A cool, modern lounge with refreshing sake-based cocktails like the Pucker Fish--a smooth blend of Momokawa sake and cranberry.
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McMenamin's White Eagle Hotel
836 N Russell St, Portland, OR
Once a brothel, the rooms above this historic building-turned-rock club have been turned into an inexpensive hotel. -
Sullivan's Gulch Bed and Breakfast
1744 NE Clackamas St, Portland, OR
Breakfast, four unique rooms, a massage studio and spa room await guests at NE Portland's elegant 1908 Craftsman guesthouse. -
Hostelling International - Portland Hostel
3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
This hostel is ideal for travelers on a tight budget who don't mind sharing a bedroom with a few others. -
Inn at Northrup Station
2025 NW Northrup St, Portland, OR
Ultra-stylish boutique hotel with brightly decorated suites, a rooftop garden and easy streetcar access to the Pearl.
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Loyly Sauna & Steam
2713 SE 21st Ave, Portland, OR
Warm-up to this clothing-optional spa with sauna, steam room, massage and a clothing-mandatory tea lounge serving beer and wine. -
JAMINGA formerly Wild Child
1439 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR
Sweet, funky stuff for mother and child, including belly casting kits, skull-and-crossbones booties, baby leg warmers and rock tees. -
The Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark St, Portland, OR
Restored 1940s theater features rereleased films, Dolby digital sound, stadium seating and free parking. Flying Pie Pizza and baby-sitting, too. -
Gold Door
1434 SE 37th Ave, Portland, OR
Explore two floors stocked with jewelry, tribal and religious art, one-of-a-kind gifts and home décor from around the world.
