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Steak house · Hazelwood
"Sayler’s is where you can attempt to eat a 72-ounce steak for glory and a free meal, which is your first hint that this casual steakhouse that’s been run by the same family since forever (OK, 1946) is a throwback to another era. The other is that the vibe is off-Vegas stripmeets early bird special—think meals that come with relish trays filled with canned black olives and carrot sticks, baked potatoes teeming with sour cream and chive, then a scoop of spumoni to finish. The red vinyl booths are perfect for families and anyone looking for a taste of what dining was like in the pre-Portlandiayears." - Krista Garcia
Restaurant · Irvington
"Taste Tickler is one of those glorious institutions that could only exist in the Pacific Northwest: a Korean-run teriyaki sub shop slinging spicy bulgogi beef alongside BLTs and Italian cold cut combos. Tucked into a no-fuss NE Broadway storefront that’s been around since the ’70s, the walls are covered in faded photos and Portland ephemera. The star of the show is the steak Philly—thinly sliced beef drenched in sweet-savory soy garlic sauce—though the teriyaki chicken and spicy kimchi pork subs go just as hard. Be advised that all sandwiches come dressed with mayo, provolone, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, onion, and pepperoncini by default, which means they might require two hands and a nap afterwards." - Krista Garcia
Steak house · Rose City
"Clyde’s, with its castle-like facade, is a steakhouse on Sandy for people who love ’60s charm. Step inside, let your eyes adjust, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by suits of armor, lava rock walls, and deep crimson banquettes glowing under elaborate chandeliers. You don’t even have to order steak here—the burger, once a lounge-only secret, is a classic: squishy bun, melty American cheese, and rings of onion and tomato stacked just right. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone with a rosy slab of prime rib or splitting an order of creamed spinach dip with friends, lean into the mood, enhanced by live jazz wafting from the lounge. Don’t forget the martinis." - Krista Garcia
Donut shop · Chinatown
"Voodoo Doughnut is where bacon, Froot Loops—and originally, even NyQuil—adorn donuts like an art school project, and somehow people are still lining up for a taste 20 years later. This Portland-born chain is now a 24-location empire for a reason. Sometimes, early 2000s kitsch works. But are the donuts too sweet? Absolutely. Too touristy? Definitely. Locals love to roll their eyes at the pink boxes and photo-snapping influencers who camp in line out front, but let’s be real: when it’s after midnight and you need something sugary to soak up whatever’s in your system, the Old Town original, open until 3am (a rarity in Portland), is a lifesaver." - Krista Garcia
American restaurant · Downtown
"Portland’s oldest restaurant, Huber’s, is known for year-round turkey dinners with all the trimmings and flaming Spanish coffee prepared tableside with a theatrical flourish. That odd combo attracts a mix of visitors soaking in the local lore and regulars who know to skip the uninspiring front dining room and head straight for the back bar, where the magic happens. The soaring space showcases mahogany woodwork, high arches, stained-glass skylights, and big booths, and is guaranteed to make you want to linger for another round or two." - Krista Garcia
Pacific Northwest restaurant (US) · Downtown
"Higgins was doing nose-to-tail cooking, housemade charcuterie, and obsessive local sourcing back when everyone else was still adding sun-dried tomatoes to everything in the ’90s. This downtown institution (and its more casual bar) is still a pre-theater go-to, serving things like radiatore with Oregon razor clams and artichokes and nightly specials featuring whatever local beef or seafood they scored that day. But you could just roll in with a few friends, order the grand charcuterie platter—a glorious spread of terrines, rillettes, cured meats, cheeses, and enough pickled things to fill a pantry—and call it a night." - Krista Garcia
Sandwich shop · Hosford-Abernathy
"Lardo was one of Portland’s OGfood cartsuccess stories, blowing up in the mid-2000s thanks to their porchetta sandwich, a juicy, herby monster topped with gremolata and caper mayo, that still holds up today. Now with a permanent spot on lower Hawthorne with seating indoors and out, Lardo has more competition in the quality sandwich game but manages to keep things interesting with rotating “Chefwich” collabs (and charity tie-ins), while classics like the meatball bánh mì and grilled mortadella are solid reasons to keep coming back." - Krista Garcia
Seafood restaurant · Chinatown
"Straddling the edge of Old Town since the early 1900s, Dan and Louis Oyster Bar is exactly what it says on the sign: a place to eat Pacific oysters in every form imaginable—on the half shell, bobbing in creamy stew, or as a briny shooter. The walls are packed with sepia-toned family photos, maritime paintings, and enough nautical knick-knacks to make you feel like the Gorton's fisherman. Grab a stool at one of the weathered bars, order a dozen oysters and a pale ale from Buoy Beer Co., and soak up a little Portland history with every slurp." - Krista Garcia
