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Best Bars

Portland’s Top Irish Pubs for St. Patrick’s Day, or Any Day

Where to find the best spots for pints of Guinness, corned beef, and Irish whiskey.

03/11/2026 By Alex Frane, Fiona McCann, and Margaret Seiler

Dining Picks

Portland’s Quintessential Happy Hours

Our favorite spots for post-work drinks, late-night burgers, and great vibes on a budget.

03/06/2026 By Alex Frane

dining picks

Portland’s Most Kid-Friendly Restaurants

Sticky hands, temper tantrums, and picky eaters welcomed.

02/23/2026 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Dining Guide

Portland’s Most Romantic, Date-Worthy Restaurants

Planning a date with that special someone? Peep this list first.

02/11/2026 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Zero Proof

Portland’s Best Bars for Nonalcoholic Tippling

Where to find creative mocktails, fauxgronis, and NA spritzes.

01/07/2026 By Alex Frane

Sing a Song

6 Very Different Karaoke Experiences Around Portland

Book a private room, share the spotlight with a stripper, or jam out with a real, live band.

12/26/2025 By Katherine Chew Hamilton and Margaret Seiler

Holiday Guide

The Best Takeout, Dine-In, and Pop-Ups for the Holidays

Where to find holiday-themed bars, latke parties, Feasts of the Seven Fishes, and restaurants open on Christmas.

12/03/2025 By Alex Frane

turkey time

Where to Find Thanksgiving Dinner and Desserts for Dine-In and Takeout in 2025

Let Portland restaurants do the cooking this year, from free takeout meals to elaborate seated feasts.

11/13/2025 By Alex Frane

Dining Picks

Portland’s Top Spots for Lunch

Where to go in town for a relaxing, or speedy, midday meal.

09/19/2025 By Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

Game Time

A Major League Guide to Portland’s Best Sports Bars

The top spots to catch the big game with a basket of nachos and pitcher of beer.

09/15/2025 By Alex Frane

Best Restaurants

Portland’s Outstanding Brunches

Where to find fish sauce bacon sandwiches, vegan breakfast burritos, gluten-free chicken and waffles, and decadent eggs Benedict.

04/17/2025 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Portland Monthly

By Experience

Portland’s Top Irish Pubs for St. Patrick’s Day, or Any Day

Portland’s Quintessential Happy Hours

Portland’s Most Kid-Friendly Restaurants

Portland’s Most Romantic, Date-Worthy Restaurants

Portland’s Best Bars for Nonalcoholic Tippling

6 Very Different Karaoke Experiences Around Portland

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Portland’s Top Spots for Lunch

Portland’s Best Bars for Nonalcoholic Tippling

The Best Takeout, Dine-In, and Pop-Ups for the Holidays

Where to Find Thanksgiving Dinner and Desserts for Dine-In and Takeout in 2025

Portland’s Top Spots for Lunch

A Major League Guide to Portland’s Best Sports Bars

Portland’s Outstanding Brunches

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