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Neighborhoods / Northeast Portland

Dining Near the Oregon Convention Center

The Lloyd neighborhood, Portland’s meeting and sporting district, serves up satisfying meals all day.

Updated July 20, 2022 3 min read Lloyd

Northeast Portland’s Lloyd neighborhood offers a full menu of dining options, whether you’re spending the day at the Oregon Convention Center or an exciting night at Moda Center.

Know Before You Go

The statewide mask mandate has been lifted. However, some restaurants may request or recommend mask-wearing.

Additionally, some restaurants may require proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID test for entry (see a running list from Eater Portland).

Please check with individual businesses on their policies and hours of operation before visiting, and continue to be patient, flexible and kind, especially if asked to mask up or share your vaccination status. These measures are in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

You’ll hear a lot of cheering at Spirit of 77, and it’s not just for the game — this playful space is fun even when the Blazers are on the road, with a snacky mix of food that goes great with their long list of draft and bottled beers.

Breakfast

Though it boasts a hardy lunch menu, breakfast generates the most buzz at Milo’s City Cafein Portland’s picturesque Irvington neighborhood. Their hearty take on the most important meal of the day includes smoked salmon hash and Dungeness crab cake eggs Benedict.

A few blocks away, Cadillac Café serves up a side of nostalgia with their fare, with classic diner food served in an Americana-themed setting. Their hazelnut French custard toast and Denver omelet are timeless, too, especially since breakfast is served all day.

Skip the long lines at their other two Portland locations and head to Pine State Biscuits in Northeast to snag their popular biscuit-and-gravy sandwiches from an indoor walk-up window.

Questions About Lloyd District

What if I don’t have a car?

The best way to get around Portland is on public transportation. Portland is known for having one of the easiest and most visitor-friendly public transportation systems in the country. Right outside the Convention Center is the MAX light rail station that connects the Blue, Green, and Red lines.

How far is Downtown from Lloyd ?

Downtown is about 2 miles (3 km) from Lloyd. You can get there by taking the MAX Green Line outside of the Convention Center towards City Center/PSU and can be at City Hall in 15 minutes. Or it’s a quick 9-minute drive.

Are there outdoor dining options in Lloyd?

There are so many outdoor dining options it would be impossible to list them all here. However, Aztec Willy’s, The Rose and Thistle, The Broadway Pub and Grill and Cartside Food Carts all have outdoor dining, to mention a few. Check out our Portland Patio Guide for more options.

Breakfast & Brunch

Every day, faithful breakfast and brunch fans file into Portland's mouthwatering morning meal hot spots. Follow the crowd and make the most of the most important meal of the day.

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Lunch

A local chain Burgerville turns fast food on its ear with locally sourced ingredients stacking a seasonal menu with options like Walla Walla onion rings, blackberry shakes and natural beef burgers smothered with Tillamook cheddar.

Vegan eatery Blossoming Lotus serves organic world-fusion cuisine with raw, gluten- and soy-free options. Open all day, and boasting a full bar stocked with local, organic beer, wine, and spirits, sustainably operated Blossoming Lotus’ healthy dishes — like their grilled vegetable tacos loaded with poblano peppers, black beans, cashew sour cream, and pickled jalepeños — have no shortage of flavor.

Vegan Guide to Portland

Almost every Portland restaurant offers plant-based options, and dozens of local businesses are entirely vegan. (There’s even a vegan mini-mall!)

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Dinner

You’ll hear a lot of cheering at Spirit of 77, and it’s not just for the game projected on the big screen. An unabashed sports bar, this playful space is fun even when the Blazers are on the road, with a snacky mix of food that goes great with their long list of draft and bottled beers, including beer-battered cod tacos, spicy chicken wings, and German soft pretzels.

McMenamins on Broadway has a more mainstream menu that excites nonetheless, with burgers, sandwiches, pizza, salads, and rice bowls. Whatever you order, start with a bowl of their Cajun tots, the perfect pair for any of the local chain’s own spirits, craft brews, or wines.

At Pastini Pastaria, an outlet of a family-friendly local chain, starting with a plate of bruschetta classico is advised. It’s the best opener for any of their flavorful meat or vegetarian entrées, including their spaghetti carbonara and linguini piccata.

Raise a Glass

Portland is known for its beer, so grab a pint at one of many places around town.

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Portland Breweries

Portland is home to breweries galore and some of the finest beer on Earth. Combine this robust brewery scene with the many bustling brewpubs and the abundance of beer-themed events, and you have a true must-visit beer destination.

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Portland Sports Bars

Whether you're cheering on our trusty Timbers or Trail Blazers or rooting for your own hometown heroes, here's where to watch sports in Portland.

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Dog-Friendly Portland Breweries

Plenty of Portland’s 70+ breweries cater to both two- and four-legged visitors, providing pooch-friendly patios and bowls of water for thirsty pups.

Nearby

Easily accessible via light rail, streetcar, or taxi, the Convention Center area is just a short jaunt from the restaurants of the Central Eastside, Pearl District and downtown. Less than 10 minutes north by bus, Argentine-inspired Ox Restaurant fires, smokes and grills all sorts of entrees, including beef ribeye and coal-roasted artichoke.

Head north and you will find the spot named “Restaurant of the Year” in 2019 by The Oregonian. Eem serves Thai dishes, such as sweet and sour fried chicken and fried egg-topped soy curl stir fry, which are all jammed with flavor. Cocktails arrive in over-the-top, photo-worthy Tiki glasses, but the cuisine remains the star component.

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Bus Service

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MAX Light Rail

Portland's efficient light rail system connects the metro area and downtown core. Learn how to ride and where to go on MAX.

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Biketown Bike-Share in Portland

Introduced in 2016, Portland’s bike-share program brings 1,000 smart bicycles to the central city.

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