Miranda’s guidebook
Food scene
54 taps of fresh craft beer, wine, cider, kombucha and more. Food, kid friendly and outdoor seating.
Grapes 'n Growlers
10714 NW Lakeshore Ave54 taps of fresh craft beer, wine, cider, kombucha and more. Food, kid friendly and outdoor seating.
Thai Orchid Restaurant
213 W 11th StSushi, Thai, Curries - Yum!
Outstanding Mediterranean Cuisine at a very reasonable price. Big portions, great for sharing and atmosphere is fun. Family friendly.
125 locals recommend
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayOutstanding Mediterranean Cuisine at a very reasonable price. Big portions, great for sharing and atmosphere is fun. Family friendly.
This restaurant has been on the Portland 38, best places to eat year after year. We highly recommend for an experience but do not recommend taking small children. Perfect place for a date night or grown up outing!
192 locals recommend
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThis restaurant has been on the Portland 38, best places to eat year after year. We highly recommend for an experience but do not recommend taking small children. Perfect place for a date night or grown up outing!
Since the Pearl bakery closed this is one of our go-to bakeries when in Portland. 3 locations. Pastries, coffee and light lunch options.
113 locals recommend
St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StSince the Pearl bakery closed this is one of our go-to bakeries when in Portland. 3 locations. Pastries, coffee and light lunch options.
Full vegan and non-vegan options for Mexican food. This is a very casual spot with places to sit and eat indoors. Many locations around Portland.
33 locals recommend
Los Gorditos
4937 SE Division StFull vegan and non-vegan options for Mexican food. This is a very casual spot with places to sit and eat indoors. Many locations around Portland.
This Scandinavian Restaurant is a great brunch location. Baked eggs, aebleskivers, and the Nord bord. For lovers of Bloody Marys, it’s a must-hit restaurant for its aquavit filled Danish Mary.
94 locals recommend
Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueThis Scandinavian Restaurant is a great brunch location. Baked eggs, aebleskivers, and the Nord bord. For lovers of Bloody Marys, it’s a must-hit restaurant for its aquavit filled Danish Mary.
Family friendly Brewery serving up tasty American food and delicious brews, ciders and more. Ask to sit near the play area if you are bringing small kids! There are more locations in Portland.
6 locals recommend
Hopworks Urban Brewery Vancouver
17707 SE Mill Plain BlvdFamily friendly Brewery serving up tasty American food and delicious brews, ciders and more. Ask to sit near the play area if you are bringing small kids! There are more locations in Portland.
Benny's Rod & Custom Pizza
4219 NE St Johns RdThis is a local Pizza and Burgers joint right next to the house.
This is a whole in the wall kind of place. It features arcade games and more while chowing down on some superior and heavily topped off pizza. Don't let the exterior fool you, pizzas here are a bit pricey. It's an experience.
The Megabite Hazeldell
6920 Northeast Highway 99This is a whole in the wall kind of place. It features arcade games and more while chowing down on some superior and heavily topped off pizza. Don't let the exterior fool you, pizzas here are a bit pricey. It's an experience.
I haven't personally eaten here yet, but the google reviews are 5 stars and pictures look great. If looking for pizza and pub, this could be your spot!
19 locals recommend
Blind Onion Pizza & Pub
3345 NE BroadwayI haven't personally eaten here yet, but the google reviews are 5 stars and pictures look great. If looking for pizza and pub, this could be your spot!
This is another whole in the wall type of place you would t notice, but the tacos are astounding!
Super Taco Express
9709 NE Hwy 99This is another whole in the wall type of place you would t notice, but the tacos are astounding!
Hidden House Market
100 West 13th StreetGreat food in a historic home in downtown Vancouver
This is a chili and cornbread, unfussy eatery in downtown Vancouver that offers a patio. Can't beat that!
Slow Fox
108 East 7th StreetThis is a chili and cornbread, unfussy eatery in downtown Vancouver that offers a patio. Can't beat that!
This is a fantastic French spot in a small strip mall but you'll need to make a reservation for breakfast. They get busy!
C'est La Vie
1307 NE 78th StThis is a fantastic French spot in a small strip mall but you'll need to make a reservation for breakfast. They get busy!
Seafood on the Columbia for any special occasion. Just check the google reviews!
11 locals recommend
The Cove Restaurant
5731 Southeast Columbia WaySeafood on the Columbia for any special occasion. Just check the google reviews!
KIAWE Island Bistro
212 Northeast 164th AvenueHawaiian! Enough said. :)
Ice Cream Renaissance
1925 Main StIce cream in old downtown. Lots of fun flavors and combos.
Known for its breakfast in Portland and has been top rated for years. Check first if you can make a reservation or if it's first come first serve
Grits N' Gravy
215 Southwest 6th AvenueKnown for its breakfast in Portland and has been top rated for years. Check first if you can make a reservation or if it's first come first serve
Obon Shokudo
720 Southeast Grand AvenueReally neat little Japanese restaurant. We love the katsu and the curry udon.
McMenamins Courtyard Restaurant
McMenamins on the Columbia
1801 SE Columbia River DrOutdoor play
beautiful place for sightseeing and for kids to run.
154 locals recommend
Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks Waybeautiful place for sightseeing and for kids to run.
Easy to walk to from the house! This is our neighborhood park.
Douglas Carter Fisher Neighborhood Park
4999 Northeast 54th StreetEasy to walk to from the house! This is our neighborhood park.
This park is packed in the summer but worth it on a warm day when looking for some water fun. Splash pad for the littles, playground, green grass to lay out and a big pond to swim in.
10 locals recommend
Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond
1112 NE 117th StThis park is packed in the summer but worth it on a warm day when looking for some water fun. Splash pad for the littles, playground, green grass to lay out and a big pond to swim in.
Vancouver Farmers Market
605 Esther StThis is a great zoo. Lots to see. Could easily spend 2 hours here walking through the exhibits.
524 locals recommend
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdThis is a great zoo. Lots to see. Could easily spend 2 hours here walking through the exhibits.
The park here is brand new and fun. The cover photo is the old structure.
45 locals recommend
Esther Short Park and Playground
605 Esther StThe park here is brand new and fun. The cover photo is the old structure.
Sightseeing
Powell's City of Books
1005 West Burnside StreetPittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrSightseeing drive across the beautiful St. Johns bridge take break and go pick berries in the fields or visit the pumpkin patch in October!
181 locals recommend
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdSightseeing drive across the beautiful St. Johns bridge take break and go pick berries in the fields or visit the pumpkin patch in October!
This is a popular district in North Portland for walking, boutique shopping, top-rated restaurants, food carts and dessert shops.
205 locals recommend
Alberta Arts District
This is a popular district in North Portland for walking, boutique shopping, top-rated restaurants, food carts and dessert shops.
Saturday and Sunday mornings from spring to early fall this market spans several blocks up to the waterfront in Portland. This is the best place to people watch, see the unique arts and crafts and get a feel for the weirdness that is Portland!
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwySaturday and Sunday mornings from spring to early fall this market spans several blocks up to the waterfront in Portland. This is the best place to people watch, see the unique arts and crafts and get a feel for the weirdness that is Portland!
On a beautiful clear day this park is beautiful to walk through. Does cost a few dollars to get in. Pack a lunch and find a bench to enjoy!
195 locals recommend
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveOn a beautiful clear day this park is beautiful to walk through. Does cost a few dollars to get in. Pack a lunch and find a bench to enjoy!
Science Museum with rotating exhibits that capture attention for all ages.
6 locals recommend
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
1945 Southeast Water AvenueScience Museum with rotating exhibits that capture attention for all ages.
Beautiful views of the Columbia river. Shops and outside dining. Walkable waterfront.
85 locals recommend
Vancouver Waterfront
695 Waterfront WyBeautiful views of the Columbia river. Shops and outside dining. Walkable waterfront.
If you feel like a bit of a drive and like outdoor exploring, the caves are a must. Beware, may not be suited for young children. Check website for closures.
60 locals recommend
Ape Caves
If you feel like a bit of a drive and like outdoor exploring, the caves are a must. Beware, may not be suited for young children. Check website for closures.
Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour
226 NW 3rd AveInternational Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AvePortland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveCoffee Spots
Paper Tiger Coffee Roasters
703 Grand BlvdMy personal favorite. Ample seating and large windows with plenty of natural lighting. It's the perfect setting to read a book or get some work done.
11 locals recommend
Thatcher's Coffee
104 Grand BlvdMy personal favorite. Ample seating and large windows with plenty of natural lighting. It's the perfect setting to read a book or get some work done.
If you're already out walking the Columbia waterfront, swing over for a coffee or ice cream!
Savona Coffee House
1898 Southeast Columbia River DriveIf you're already out walking the Columbia waterfront, swing over for a coffee or ice cream!
Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
707 SE 12th Ave