Ildi Portland Guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurant
We are constantly updating our information, please let us know what is your favorite place too!
Excellent selection of food and specials, great beer selection, sports bar atmosphere, great service. Two pages of housemade desserts and cakes, variations we have never heard of!
8 locals recommend
Bridge City Taproom
620 SE 122nd AveExcellent selection of food and specials, great beer selection, sports bar atmosphere, great service. Two pages of housemade desserts and cakes, variations we have never heard of!
Fantastic breakfast menu, best bacon ever, old fashioned diner appeal, cool architecture.
Gateway Breakfast House
11411 NE Halsey StFantastic breakfast menu, best bacon ever, old fashioned diner appeal, cool architecture.
Small restaurant, but worth the wait, we usually do take out, great flavor and portions.
9 locals recommend
Chai Thai
14035 SE Stark StSmall restaurant, but worth the wait, we usually do take out, great flavor and portions.
I would say one of Portland's best steak houses, fantastic!
8 locals recommend
Sayler's Old Country Kitchen
10519 SE Stark StI would say one of Portland's best steak houses, fantastic!
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
8101 NE Parkway DrRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
9880 SE Washington StAmazing views of Portland from the 30th floor, we love their happy hour.
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveAmazing views of Portland from the 30th floor, we love their happy hour.
Bluehour Restaurant
250 NW 13th AveSlappy Cakes
4246 SE Belmont StFun breakfast, make your own pancakes, tons of options!
Stone Cliff Inn
17900 S Clackamas River DrNW flair log cabin style, beautiful views of the Clackamas River.
The Melting Pot
1050 SW 6th AveGreat experience with fondue creations
Come hungry, leave full! All you can eat, amazing selection of meats that waiters walk around with. Request it if you don't see it passing you by, crazy experience!
16 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
930 SW 6th AveCome hungry, leave full! All you can eat, amazing selection of meats that waiters walk around with. Request it if you don't see it passing you by, crazy experience!
All food is house made, everything is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is great! We love their breakfast and pot roast dinner. Bri is an amazing server at this location!
16 locals recommend
Black Bear Diner
13435 SW Tualatin Valley HwyAll food is house made, everything is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is great! We love their breakfast and pot roast dinner. Bri is an amazing server at this location!
Things to Do
These are some of our favorites to do around the area, we are constantly updating these and we want to know what were you favorites!
Vista House
40700 Historic Columbia River HwyAmazing view of the Columbia River and the Columbia River Gorge!
Fantastic historic lodge on the side of Mt Hood, excellent food, variety of places to eat, ski year round on Palmer. Great hiking during the summer, Fantastic skiing and other outdoor activities.
338 locals recommend
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadFantastic historic lodge on the side of Mt Hood, excellent food, variety of places to eat, ski year round on Palmer. Great hiking during the summer, Fantastic skiing and other outdoor activities.
A quick walk and beautiful little loops in the park, excellent playground for the kids, Free Concerts in the Park during summer months.
Ventura Park
460 SE 113th AveA quick walk and beautiful little loops in the park, excellent playground for the kids, Free Concerts in the Park during summer months.
Iconic waterfall with historic lodge, easy trails, beautiful setting, Oregon at its best!
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Iconic waterfall with historic lodge, easy trails, beautiful setting, Oregon at its best!
One our favorite parks to visit, an extinct volcano and Portland's drinking reservoirs. Great trails, fun playground, awesome views of downtown Portland and surrounding area.
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StOne our favorite parks to visit, an extinct volcano and Portland's drinking reservoirs. Great trails, fun playground, awesome views of downtown Portland and surrounding area.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful gardens, exquisite detail.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StAmazing place and detail!
Ildi grew up on this mountain as a kid, one of her favorite spots now they have trails and great loops.
6 locals recommend
Mt. Talbert, Mather Trailhead
Ildi grew up on this mountain as a kid, one of her favorite spots now they have trails and great loops.
Excellent Portland area with funky food, great art murals, art galleries, food carts, just a great unique place to visit for the day.
205 locals recommend
Alberta Arts District
Excellent Portland area with funky food, great art murals, art galleries, food carts, just a great unique place to visit for the day.
Fantastic park with 13 waterfalls throughout!
25 locals recommend
Silver Falls State Park - South Falls Day Use Area
Fantastic park with 13 waterfalls throughout!
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1501 E Evergreen BlvdVery historic landmark for area's history.
One of our favorite beaches and the one we visit and stay at the most.
72 locals recommend
Lincoln City
One of our favorite beaches and the one we visit and stay at the most.
Great way to experience the Willamette River on a fun ride!
19 locals recommend
Willamette Jetboat Excursions
1945 SE Water AveGreat way to experience the Willamette River on a fun ride!
This is an amazing place with some much to explore while holding a glass of wine or glass of beer or spirits that they all make, several restaurants and entertainment options. Most McMenamins are amazing in Oregon!
203 locals recommend
McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StThis is an amazing place with some much to explore while holding a glass of wine or glass of beer or spirits that they all make, several restaurants and entertainment options. Most McMenamins are amazing in Oregon!
Another great McMenamins, view unique art unique to each building they restore. Each place is a unique amazing experience that we just can't get enough of or their craft beers, or craft wines, or craft spirits they make!
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveAnother great McMenamins, view unique art unique to each building they restore. Each place is a unique amazing experience that we just can't get enough of or their craft beers, or craft wines, or craft spirits they make!
Portland's largest and premier shopping area but on the other side of town. Bridgeport is also not far from there.
162 locals recommend
Washington Square
9585 SW Washington Square RdPortland's largest and premier shopping area but on the other side of town. Bridgeport is also not far from there.
Amazing views of Portland, free to roam around, or pay to visit one of Portland's most iconic historic mansions, exquisite details.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrAmazing views of Portland, free to roam around, or pay to visit one of Portland's most iconic historic mansions, exquisite details.
A must see for flower lovers, so many beautiful roses, and amazing views of Portland.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveA must see for flower lovers, so many beautiful roses, and amazing views of Portland.
A iconic amusement park and roller skating is always a super fun family activity. All Portlanders remember spending time here as a kid, so treat yourself and your kids to a memorable time.
208 locals recommend
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayA iconic amusement park and roller skating is always a super fun family activity. All Portlanders remember spending time here as a kid, so treat yourself and your kids to a memorable time.
The Oregon Garden
879 W Main StA place you can wander around for hours, so many things to do on site. Each location is amazing and filled with local unique art!
203 locals recommend
McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StA place you can wander around for hours, so many things to do on site. Each location is amazing and filled with local unique art!
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StWatch movies in old two story theater while eating good food and drinking beer or wine. All Mcmenamins places are great, the artistic qualities are unheard of!
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdWatch movies in old two story theater while eating good food and drinking beer or wine. All Mcmenamins places are great, the artistic qualities are unheard of!
Elegant and one of Oregon's pioneer wineries world recognized for their Pinot Noirs. One of our favorites is the Frizzante....slightly sweet and bubbly. Amazing views with a crow nest to climb up! Proud to be an owner...cheers!
69 locals recommend
Willamette Valley Vineyards
8800 Enchanted Way SEElegant and one of Oregon's pioneer wineries world recognized for their Pinot Noirs. One of our favorites is the Frizzante....slightly sweet and bubbly. Amazing views with a crow nest to climb up! Proud to be an owner...cheers!
Food Scene
Ala CARTS
10175 Southeast Stark StreetLess than a mile to these great food carts! Yum!
Pho Oregon Restaurant
2518 NE 82nd AvePho Van
1919 SE 82nd AveWe love Bob's Red Mill! Ildi's family has been using Bob's products since she was a child. Their breakfast and lunch menu is wonderful! Their store has incredible amount of unique, wholesome grains and foods. They even give tours, a local must!
31 locals recommend
Bob's Red Mill
5000 SE International WayWe love Bob's Red Mill! Ildi's family has been using Bob's products since she was a child. Their breakfast and lunch menu is wonderful! Their store has incredible amount of unique, wholesome grains and foods. They even give tours, a local must!
Sightseeing
Astoria
Sightseeing
Cannon Beach
Center Street