Restaurants

El Gaucho  (The Benson Hotel) – high-end steakhouse at hotel
Portland City Grill  (111 SW 5^th) – 30^th floor of US Bancorp building, happy hour, Asian / American
Hamono Sushi  (620 9^th) – small Japanese restaurant popular with locals
Bullard Tavern  (813 SW Alder) – excellent updated Tex-Mex
Jake’s Famous Crawfish  (401 SW 12^th) – seafood with mix of local and Cajun dishes
Jake’s Grill  (611 SW 10^th) – traditional steak and seafood
Masu Sushi  (406 SW 13^th) – upscale Japanese in the Pearl District
Dan & Louis Oyster Bar  (208 SW Ankeny) – over 100 years old specializing in oysters and chowder
Higgins  (1239 SW Broadway) – classy farm to table, consider one of the tops in the city
Maurice  (921 SW Oak) – modern French & Nordic pastry luncheonette
Toki  (580 SW 12^th) – Korean, simple venue but very tasty

Food Carts Pod Locations

“Cart Blocks” – 1 block away at SW Oak St & Park Ave
5^th Ave Pod – 2 blocks away SW Oak St & 5^th Ave
Pioneer Courthouse Square Pod – 3 blocks away south along Broadway
3^rd Ave Pod – 5 blocks away at SW Washington St & 3^rd Ave (little more rundown area)

Breweries & Bars

Multnomah Whiskey Library  (1124 SW Alder) – 1,200+ whiskies, $25 visitor pass purchase required
Pink Rabbit  (232 NW 12^th) – eclectic bar with good Asian fusion food
Abigail Hall  (813 SW Alder) – art deco comfy with food menu
Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House  (210 NW 11^th) – good beer & food options, lots of seating
Von Ebert Brewing  (131 NW 13^th) – Good variety of beers, loads of seating
Backwoods Brewing  (231 NW 11^th) – smaller venue, creative beers, friendly staff
Independent Sports Bar & Grill  (225 SW Broadway) – next door to hotel with large beer list
Rum Club  (720 SE Sandy) – specializes in rum cocktails, requires uber/lyft to visit

Events

Heaven 17: 10/05 @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom – 8:00pm (English pop band from 80’s)