Food
From food carts to farmers’ markets and award-winning restaurants, Portland is a culinary haven for foodies of all stripes.
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Portland is surrounded by fertile farmland and local chefs make the most of the bounty, often letting the week’s farmers’ market hauls dictate their menus. Read on for our guide to the city’s delicious dining scene, then check out our events calendar to discover upcoming foodie events and things to do in Portland.
Food Carts
From stand-alone carts to massive pods, the city's food carts are deliciously fun to explore.
Food Cart Finder
Search 200+ Portland food carts by cuisine, trademark dishes and dietary needs.
Popular Food Carts
Rather than being overwhelmed by the hundreds of food carts in Portland, choose a day's worth of meals from these popular food carts.
Food Cart Pods
Portland’s selection of more than 600 food carts, most grouped in “pods,” has drawn raves from the likes of Bon Appétit and CNN.
Global Cuisine
Dig into foods from around the world at these local eateries.
Restaurants in Portland
Kick off your culinary quest through Portland at these delectable local eateries.
Restaurants With a View
Whether atop the city's tallest buildings or nestled next to a river, these Portland restaurants with a view offer a feast for the eyes (as well as the appetite).
Romantic Restaurants in Portland
Impress your love with reservations at one of Portland’s most romantic restaurants. The local food and wine may not last forever, but the memories will!
Great Brunch Spots in Portland That Take Reservations
These local brunch hot spots offer reservations, meaning you can enjoy your pour-over coffee and avocado toast without waiting for hours.
Women in the Dining Scene
These female chefs bring unique foods and practices to Portland's culinary scene.
Two Women to Watch in Portland’s Southern Food Scene
Satisfy those comfort food cravings at these women-led restaurants and food carts.
Family is at the Heart of Lebanese Food in Portland
Meet the family behind beloved eateries Nicholas, Ya Hala and World Foods Market, and discover how they helped build Portland's Lebanese food scene.
Chef Salimatu Amabebe Showcases Nigerian Recipes and Black Artists
A Portland chef hosts scrumptious pop-up dinners, brunches and Black Feast events.
Dining Destinations
Head to these culinary hubs to sample from multiples chefs and makers at once.
Portland Mercado
With a neighborhood grocery, meat market, coffee shop, food cart pod and more, the Mercado is one of the city’s most delicious destinations.
Pine Street Market
A modern food hall in Portland's Old Town features both local favorites and new ventures from international chefs, creating a kind of permanent food festival.
Portland Saturday Market
Open every Saturday and Sunday from March–December, Portland Saturday Market is the largest arts-and-crafts fair in the U.S.
Sweet Treats
Dig into these desserts, baked delicacies and frozen treats around the city.
Farm-to-Fork Dining
Gather your own ingredients or experience farm-to-table fine dining at these nearby spots.
Farm-To-Fork Dining in Portland
Close proximity to farms mean hyper-local offerings are nearly as common at Portland food carts as they are at fine restaurants.
Farm Dinners Around Portland
Eat local by visiting Portland-area farms that bring the dinner table to the fields!
Farm Loops Near Portland
Only 15–45 minutes from Portland, three self-guided tours let you choose your own farm-to-table adventure amid bucolic gardens, ranches and vineyards.
Dining with Dietary Restrictions
Whether paleo, gluten-free or just plain curious, these eateries are all uniquely delicious.
Paleo Portland
Attention, hunter-gatherers: We’ve assembled a guide to Paleo Portland’s must-eat destinations for aspiring modern-day cavemen.
Gluten-Free Dining
As the demand for gluten-free dining has grown, Portland’s forward-thinking foodies have set their tables to accommodate sensitive diners.
Vegetarian Dining
Nearly every Portland menu has something for vegetarians, and many restaurants focus exclusively on vegetarian dining.
Dine by Neighborhood
One of the best ways to discover Portland's neighborhoods is by eating your way through their best eateries.
Comfort Food in Portland
When skies turn grey, locals love digging into locally-made Southern, soul and comfort food.
Comfort Food Favorites in Portland
Get your comfort food fix , whether you’re hankering for mac and cheese, fries topped with gravy or a steaming bowl of pho, these local dishes don't disappoint.
Portland’s Best Soul Food Spots
Eat your way through North or Northeast Portland to find Southern food dishes that taste like they were flown in from the Mississippi Delta.
Portland’s Best Barbecue
Where there’s smoke, there’s great barbecue. Savor brisket, ribs and even vegetarian options at Portland's best BBQ restaurants.
Take a Sip
Beverage options never run dry in Portland, where our cups overflow with DIY spirit.
Beer
Portland is home to more breweries than any other city on earth. (No wonder we call it “Beervana!”)
Wine
With wine country in its backyard, Portland overflows with wine bars and urban wineries, offering special varietals from around the world.
Craft Spirits
Powered by a collective of Southeast Portland spirit makers, Portland's craft distilling era is coming of age.
Portland Coffee
The local passion for fine ingredients and careful craft extends into coffee cups.
Tea: Portland’s Other Hot Brewing Scene
Tea drinkers can enjoy a favorite cuppa or sample exotic varietals in Portland's teahouses. Chai tea, bubble tea and classic green tea are just a few of the many teas brewed in and around Portland.
Upcoming Food Events
Portland's foodie events mean there's always something new to do (and taste) in Portland.

Portland Dining Month
Every March, more than 100 Portland restaurants serve up three courses for just $33 nightly. There’s no better time to visit this top culinary destination.

Oregon Midsummer Festival
Midsummer continues to be a fun, family friendly and important day with centuries-old traditions and everyone is invited! Enjoy delicious Nordic cuisine, try traditional beverages and scrumptious sweets. Spend the day making your own colorful flower crown and other crafts. Play Kubb and other fun games, take a break in the beer garden before dancing…
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