Where Should I Eat in Portland?
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Dining in Portland
Portland's 2,800+ restaurants have made it one of America's top food cities despite its modest size. Known for farm-to-table dining, craft beer, food carts, and sustainability, Portland has more breweries and food carts per capita than any other U.S.
city. The city excels in Pacific Northwest cuisine, donuts (Voodoo Doughnut), and international food cart pods.
Neighborhoods like Alberta Arts District, Division/Clinton, and Hawthorne are culinary hotspots.
Popular Areas
Cuisine Highlights
Farm-to-table, food carts, craft beer, donuts, Vietnamese, Thai, Pacific Northwest, vegan
Did You Know?
Portland has over 600 food carts organized in "pods" throughout the city, offering everything from Venezuelan arepas to Nepalese momos.
💰 Average Price Range
USD $15-45 per person
⏰ Best Time to Dine
Lunch at food cart pods; early dinner (5-6pm) for popular spots
Insider Dining Tips for Portland
Food cart pods offer incredible variety and value
Many restaurants are BYOB or encourage it
Casual dress code nearly everywhere
Vegan and vegetarian options abundant
Local Dining Customs & Etiquette
Tipping 18-20% expected. Extreme casualness normal. Sustainability valued. Beer with every meal.
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Perfect for Portland Diners When:
- You can't decide between Alberta Arts District and Division/Clinton
- Your group keeps saying "I don't mind, what do you want?"
- You want to try something new but don't know where to start
- You're tired of always going to the same places in Portland
- You need a quick lunch decision during your work break
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