Who, What, Where, When and Why: Downtown

You’ve found a new home, packed up all of your shit and finally moved in. Now what? This is your answer. Below are the best ways to commute to classes at Portland State, some of our favorite restaurants and bars, and the most popular movie theaters in Downtown Portland. Remember, this list is just the beginning. There are miles of city near your new home to explore.

Restaurants:

Near Portland State

Hot Lips Pizza (1909 S.W. Sixth Ave.)
Uses all local products. “Healthy” pizza.
Open: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on weekends)
Phone: 503-224-0311
Cost: $

McMenamins Market Street Pub (1526 S.W. 10th Ave.)
Great happy hour. Good, basic McMenamins food.
Open: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. (12 a.m. on Sunday)
Phone: 503-497-0160
Cost: $$

Baan Thai (1924 S.W. Broadway St.)
The best Thai food near campus. Large portions for the price.
Open: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (10 p.m. on weekends)
Phone: 503-224-8424
Cost: $$$

Blue Fin Sushi (1988 S.W. Broadway)
Decent sushi, but a bit overpriced. Convenience makes it worth the cost.
Phone: 503-274-7922
Cost: $$$

Food Carts (All across campus, specifically Southwest Fourth and Hall.)
From burritos to gyros, these carts pop up everywhere.
Cost: $

Waterfront/Chinatown
Saucebox (214 S.W. Broadway)
A trendy yet condescending bar with a variety of Asian foods.
Open: 4:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. (2:30 a.m. on weekends)
Phone: 503-241-3393
Cost: $$$$

Alexis (215 W. Burnside St.)
Traditional Greek cuisine. The best Greek food in Portland.
Open: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on weekends)
Phone: 503-224-8577
Cost: $$$$

Veritable Quandary (1220 S.W. First Ave.)
A little spendy, but a great place for a date.
Open: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on weekends)
Phone: 503-227-7342
Cost: $$$$

Portland City Grill (111 S.W. Fifth Ave. # 30)
Downside: Incredibly delicious food that is as expensive as it is good. Upside: A great happy hour.
Open: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. (1 a.m. on weekends, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday)
Phone: 503-450-0030
Cost: $$$

Roxy (1121 S.W. Stark St.)
The food is greasy: bad when you’re sober, great when you’re drunk.
Open: 24 hours
Phone: 503-223-9160
Cost: $$

Goose Hollow/Nob Hill
Goose Hollow Inn (1927 S.W. Jefferson St.)
Some of the best sandwiches in Portland. Slow service. Owned by former Portland Mayor Bud Clark.
Open: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. (1 a.m. on Friday)
Phone: 503-228-7010
Cost: $$

Leaky Roof Pub & Grill (1538 S.W. Jefferson St.)
An overpriced, upscale restaurant with great burgers.
Open: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sun.)
Phone: 503-222-3745
Cost: $$$

India House (1038 S.W. Morrison St.)
A great lunch special: All you can eat buffet for $7.95.
Open: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Phone: 503-274-1017
Cost: $$

Ole Ole (1201 S.W. Jefferson St.)
Inexpensive, delicious and friendly. One of the best happy hours in Portland.
Open: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Phone: 503-478-0505
Cost: $

Pearl/Northwest 23rd
Manzana (1203 N.W. Glisan St.)
Like any other traditional restaurant (a high-end Red Robin).
Open: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (12 a.m. on weekends)
Phone: 503-248-1690
Cost: $$$

Sushi Takahashi (24 N.W. Broadway)
Great traditional sushi bar with train. Plates cost $1.25 to $3.
Open: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (no lunch on Sun. to Mon.)
Phone: 503-224-3417
Cost: $

Noodles & Company (100 N.W. 10th Ave.)
Cheap but tasty pasta dishes, from pesto penne to mac and cheese.
Open: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Phone: 503-223-1057
Cost: $

Marrakesh (1201 N.W. 21st Ave.)
Traditional Moroccan restaurant with unique menu and feel.
Open: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Phone: 503-248-9442
Cost: $$$$

Typhoon! (2310 N.W. Everett St.)
A favorite spot for those who love its innovative take on Thai food.
Open: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (10:30 p.m. on weekends)
Phone: 503-243-7557
Cost: $$$

Laurelwood Public House (2327 N.W. Kearney St.)
A house-turned-pub, Laurelwood has great sandwiches and its own brewery.
Open: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Phone: 503-228-5553
Cost: $$

Pastini Pastaria (1506 N.W. 23rd Ave.)
Interesting pasta dishes, but a bit overpriced.
Open: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (10 p.m. on weekends)
Phone: 503-595-1505
Cost: $$$

John’s Landing/Lair Hill
Corbett Fish House (5901 S.W. Corbett Ave.)
Restaurant with great fish and chips. Very homey feel.
Open: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Phone: 503-246-4434
Cost: $$

Café Du Berry (6439 S.W. Macadam Ave.)
Incredibly odd, but delicious, french toast. A little expensive.
Open: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wed. to Sat.)
Phone: 503-244-5551
Cost: $$$

Jimmy’s Smokehouse & Pizzeria (7025 S.W. Macadam Ave.)
Great pizza, sandwiches and wine.
Open: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Phone: 503-246-1460
Cost: $$$

Caro Amico Italian Café (3606 S.W. Barbur Blvd.)
A traditional Italian restaurant with authentic dishes and a beautiful view of Mt. Hood.
Open: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Open until 10:30 p.m. on weekends, closed on Mon.)
Phone: 503-223-6895
Cost: $$$$

Grocery stores:

Near PSU

Safeway (Corner of Southwest 10th and Jefferson)
Decent prices. College student-friendly.
Open: 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday Market (PSU South Park Blocks)
The best place students living on campus can find fresh produce and baked goods. Lots of hidden gems.
Open: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 7 through Dec. 22.

7-Eleven (Southwest Market and Broadway)
Your typical low-grade, high-convenience store with the one thing that all college students need: Slurpees.
Open: 24 hours

Plaid Pantry (Everywhere)
Open: 24 hours

Waterfront/Chinatown

Peterson’s (on Yamhill, on Fourth and on Morrison)
Open: 24 hours

Goose Hollow/Nob Hill:

Safeway (Corner of Southwest 10th and Jefferson)
Decent prices. College student-friendly.
Open: 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Fred Meyer (Northwest 20th and West Burnside)
Cleaner, cheaper and further from PSU than Safeway. Student-friendly with good prices.
Open: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Zupan’s (Southwest Vista and West Burnside)
High-end organic market. A bit over-priced, but the sandwiches are great.
Open: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Plaid Pantry (Everywhere)
Open: 24 hours

Pearl/Northwest 23rd

Whole Foods (Northwest 12th and Couch)
High-end shopping. Specializes in organics and wine.
Open: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fred Meyer (Northwest 20th and West Burnside)
Cleaner, cheaper and further from PSU than Safeway. Student-friendly with good prices.
Open: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Trader Joe’s (Northwest 21st and Glisan)
Low-cost, high-quality foods. Fantastic meat department. Good organic selection.
Open: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Plaid Pantry (Everywhere)
Open: 24 hours

Zupan’s (Southwest Vista and West Burnside)
High-end organic market. A bit overpriced, but the sandwiches are great.
Open: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Farmer’s Market (Northwest 10th between Irving and Johnson)
Fresh produce and baked goods. Lots of hidden gems.
Open: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.

John’s Landing/Lair Hill
Zupan’s (7221 S.W. Macadam Ave.)
High-end organic market. A bit overpriced, but the sandwiches are great.
Open: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Market of Choice (8502 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.)
Organic market specializing in wines and deli foods. Average prices.
Open: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Safeway (Corner of Southwest 10th and Jefferson)
Decent prices. College student-friendly.
Open: 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Bars:

Near PSU

Cheerful Tortoise (Southwest Sixth and College)
The PSU sports bar. Best deal: Thursday dollar beer night.
Open: 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. (most days)
Cost: $

Paccini’s (Southwest 10th and Montgomery)
Closest bar to campus with decent prices and a long happy hour.
Open: 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Cost: $$$

Candlelight (Southwest Fifth and Lincoln)
Lively jazz bar with a mostly older crowd.
Open: 10 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. (most days)
Cost: $$

Suki’s Bar and Grill
Popular dive bar with karaoke Thursday to Saturday. Food served till midnight.
Open: 9 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Cost: $$

Waterfront/Chinatown

Kells Irish Pub (Southwest Second and Ash)
The most popular Irish pub in Portland. Live music most nights, with cover.
Open: 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Cost: $$$

Shanghai Tunnel (Southwest Second and Ankeny)
A seedy dive bar with great food and cheap drinks.
Open: 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. (most days)
Cost: $$

Boiler Room (Northwest Third and Davis)
A preppy karaoke bar that is far too overpriced.
Open: 7 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Cost: $$$

C.C. Slaughter’s (Southwest Third and Davis)
One of the favorite gay bars in Portland.
Open: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Mon. to Thur. (1 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Fri. to Sat.)
Cost: $$$

Goose Hollow/Nob Hill

River City Saloon (Southwest 12th and Jefferson)
A run-down but inexpensive bar with a friendly staff.
Open: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $$

Bullpen Tavern (Southwest 17th and Taylor)
Great location for a pit stop after events at PGE Park.
Open: 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Cost: $$$

Scooter’s (Southwest 14th and Washington)
A low-key Irish pub with great burgers and good drinks.
Open: 10 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Cost: $$

Pearl/Northwest 23rd

Henry’s Tavern (Northwest 12th and West Burnside)
The best happy hour in town. Hundreds of beers on tap.
Open: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Fri. to Sat.
Cost: $$$

Rogue Ales Public House (Northwest 14th and Flanders)
A smaller, trendy bar with great beer. A free beer on your birthday.
Open: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sun.; 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Mon. to Thur.; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Fri. to Sat.
Cost: $$$

McMenamins Blue Moon Tavern (Northwest 21st and Glisan)
A popular bar among college kids with good music and pool.
Open: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Cost: $$

Marathon Taverna (Northwest 20th and West Burnside)
A small, dark bar with cheapish ($5 pitchers) beer.
Open: 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Cost: $

John’s Landing/Lair Hill

Tryon Creek Sports Bar (8610 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.)
Great happy hour. Popular bar among Lewis and Clark kids.
Open: 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Cost: $$

Macadam Bar & Grill (5833 S.W. Macadam Ave.)
Non-smoking and newly remodeled.
Open: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., weekdays (11 a.m. to 1 a.m., weekends)
Cost: $$$

McMenamins Fulton Pub & Brewery (618 S.W. Nebraska St.)
Tiny pub in John’s Landing with sidewalk patio.
Open: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Cost: $$

Movie theaters:

Regal Broadway Metro 4 Theatres (1000 S.W. Broadway)
Phone: 503-243-1404

Regal Pioneer Place Stadium 6 (340 S.W. Morrison St.)
Phone: 503-295-0909

Regal Fox Tower Stadium 10 (846 S.W. Park Ave.)
Phone: 503-221-3280

Bus lines to PSU:

Fareless Square: 1, 8, 9, 12, 19, 44, 68, 94

Goose Hollow/Nob Hill: 15, 43, 68

Pearl/Northwest 23rd: 17, 77
Also, take the Streetcar:

John’s Landing/Lair Hill: 35, 43