Featuring ample outdoor space with a front and back patio, not to mention open-air dining room, the ever-popular Bye and Bye has become a Portland staple. Dancing to the beat of its own drum, much like the rest of Stumptown, this vegan restaurant and cocktail bar is located in the Northeast neighborhood. Locals swear by the weeping tiger sandwich, which will turn any carnivore into a plant-loving reformist. House cocktails are expertly mixed by crafty, tattooed bartenders and served in the hipster favorite mason jar. With uniquely Portland offerings, it's hard to pass up this popular establishment.
Inspired by barbecues, picnics and other classic American eats typically enjoyed outside, The Fireside brings you a contemporary menu of wood-fired delights that will bring to mind fond memories of campfires and family picnics. Using locally-sourced produce, the menu offers delectable, gourmet dishes like salmon with fava beans, snap peas, and grilled lettuce with aged balsamic vinegar, and charred lamb riblets with pickled blueberry preserves. There are also a wide variety of craft cocktails to sample as you enjoy your meal by the fire. So drop in with a friend and enjoy an interesting conversation or befriend other like-minded gastronomes over farm-fresh food.
This small establishment has an air of elegance. Open only for dinner, the place can get crowded, but the adjoining dark bar is a good place to eat if you are hungry at 1a. It has a smaller menu, but the food is as good as the restaurant. Unique seafood creations, such as the tuna medallions, veal and pork ravioli and the cassidy's burger come in hefty portions here. This is a hot spot for youngsters and it's a very popular venue for date nights. A banquet room, which seats up to 36 people, is also available for catering.
Here you will find the customary McMenamins menu—featuring appetizers, pizza, burgers and other hot sandwiches along with a place to cozy up with friends and take some time off. Order a bowl of comforting soup or enjoy the garlic cheese bread. Most entrees are less than USD7, so relax with your favorite McMenamins wine or special brew, available by the glass, pint or pitcher. The decor is casual with plenty of windows. The patrons are as diverse as the area itself.
This coffeehouse is always buzzing with activity thanks the various events that always seem to be going on here. From live music, lectures, open mic night, poetry and more, The Waypost is known as a great spot for a great cup of joe and entertainment. Their full menu is also quite impressive with plenty of breakfast and happy hour options.
An outstanding place to try out Japanese cuisine, the attractive happy hour deals make it all the more worthwhile at Masu. Try the range of refreshingly cold sakes that are on offer. The sushi dishes that are prepared here are favorites too, and never fail to pique the interest of the locals who throng here for a quick bite. There are a lot of other dishes too that reserve a place on the menu, like the Miso Soup, Gyozo and Chasu Burgers. The venue has soft lights and an intimate feel, making it a classy and cozy place to eat with loved ones.