Trying new restaurants is a staple of how we spend quality time together. Check out some of our favorites below!
Gado Gado
1801 Northeast Cesar E Chavez Boulevard, Portland, OR 97212
Bustling hangout with pan-Asian & Dutch-Indonesian offerings, plus specialty cocktails. We recommend ordering the "Rice Table". Sit back and enjoy the experience!
Gabbiano's
5411 NE 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97211, 503-719-4373
Neighborhood Italian-American restaurant serving comfort food and cocktails in a cozy setting. They dont take reservations so put your name down and walk across the street for a drink while you wait!
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, 503-517-9951
Bustling spot providing thin-crust pies with unusual seasonal toppings, plus appetizers & wine. Order the "Charred Beets" and a couple pizzas!
Eem
3808 N Williams Ave, #127, Portland, OR 97227, 971-295-1645
Modern Thai eatery serving creative BBQ and craft cocktails including tiki drinks in traditional mugs. Walk over to Commensal Fermentation while you wait for a table!
Commensal Fermentation
3901 N Williams Ave, Suite A, Portland, OR 97227, 503-265-8684
Veteran and independently owned, family friendly, brewery and taproom, open to the public with beer on tap and natural wines by the glass. Their unique taproom is warm and inviting.
¿Por Qué No?
4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215, 503-954-3138
Small outpost drawing crowds for tacos & other Mexican basics made with a nod to sustainability. Don't forget a marg with spicy salt! This is a staple in our rotation when one of says "I dont want to cook."
Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214, 503-234-7786
Compact & casual sandwich specialist with a focus on pork, also offering draft beers. The "Griddled Mortadella" is Lance's favorite sandwich in Portland!
Bluto's
2838 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214, 971-383-1619
Greek comfort food such as hummus and lamb souvlaki served in a laid-back setting. We often find ourselves saying "we haven't been to Bluto's in forever!! Lets go!"
Proper Pint Taproom
5965 Southeast 52nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97206, 9715447167
5 minutes away from our house, this is our favorite place to go for a beer and a glass of wine. Catch them on a Friday night and you'll join the entire bar in Friday singalong!