PDX GUIDE

Stephanie
PDX GUIDE

Food & Drinks

The 1905 is a locally owned Jazz Bar that features local jazz bands. Family-friendly and great for group settings, you can enjoy live music while eating their famous pizzas and delicious cocktail drinks. In the summer time, they open up the patio space to serve more customers. In the winter, you may find that it is more crowded.
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The 1905
830 N Shaver St
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The 1905 is a locally owned Jazz Bar that features local jazz bands. Family-friendly and great for group settings, you can enjoy live music while eating their famous pizzas and delicious cocktail drinks. In the summer time, they open up the patio space to serve more customers. In the winter, you may find that it is more crowded.
The Matador is a well-known Mexican restaurant and has a couple locations - SE Portland and NW 23rd Ave. They have a really great Happy Hour between 4-6pm everyday.
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The Matador
1438 NW 23rd Ave
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The Matador is a well-known Mexican restaurant and has a couple locations - SE Portland and NW 23rd Ave. They have a really great Happy Hour between 4-6pm everyday.
If you have never heard of Saburos and you love sushi, I would highly recommend making a trip here during your stay. They do have longer waits after they open so I would suggest checking on the wait time through Yelp and also getting on their wait-list before you head over there. Come hungry, but don't let your stomach fool you! The portion sizes are generously big, and most of the time everyone orders more than they can eat. But one thing to note is that they will only allow you to order once, so if you think you'll want to eat more sushi later that day then you do want to order more!
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Saburos | Sushi House Restaurant
1667 SE Bybee Blvd
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If you have never heard of Saburos and you love sushi, I would highly recommend making a trip here during your stay. They do have longer waits after they open so I would suggest checking on the wait time through Yelp and also getting on their wait-list before you head over there. Come hungry, but don't let your stomach fool you! The portion sizes are generously big, and most of the time everyone orders more than they can eat. But one thing to note is that they will only allow you to order once, so if you think you'll want to eat more sushi later that day then you do want to order more!
I would highly recommend coming to Papa Haydn for their desserts! They have a location on NW 23rd Avenue but it can get pretty busy for larger groups. If you are a table of up to 4 though, you shouldn't expect that long of a wait. My favorite dessert from Papa Haydn is the Boccone Dolce!
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Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd Ave
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I would highly recommend coming to Papa Haydn for their desserts! They have a location on NW 23rd Avenue but it can get pretty busy for larger groups. If you are a table of up to 4 though, you shouldn't expect that long of a wait. My favorite dessert from Papa Haydn is the Boccone Dolce!
Serving both delicious and beautiful Thai food, Farmhouse Kitchen PDX is great for group dinners. Located on SE Hawthorne Blvd. just 12 minutes away, they are located among other popular local restaurants and shops. If you are there in the Summer and Fall seasons, enjoy your food outside. Otherwise, the interior of the restaurant is just as beautiful.
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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
3354 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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Serving both delicious and beautiful Thai food, Farmhouse Kitchen PDX is great for group dinners. Located on SE Hawthorne Blvd. just 12 minutes away, they are located among other popular local restaurants and shops. If you are there in the Summer and Fall seasons, enjoy your food outside. Otherwise, the interior of the restaurant is just as beautiful.
Salt & Straw is a staple in Portland, especially for ice cream lovers. They have a wide selection of ice cream flavors and also offer unlimited tastings while you're waiting in line! They have a location very close to us on NE Alberta St, just an 8 minute drive away. If you find a flavor you fall in love with, take a pint of it home with you!
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
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Salt & Straw is a staple in Portland, especially for ice cream lovers. They have a wide selection of ice cream flavors and also offer unlimited tastings while you're waiting in line! They have a location very close to us on NE Alberta St, just an 8 minute drive away. If you find a flavor you fall in love with, take a pint of it home with you!
Is it your birthday? You get a dozen doughnuts for free! If not, you should still go because although they specialize in the original cake doughnut, they have other delicious flavors to offer.
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Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont St
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Is it your birthday? You get a dozen doughnuts for free! If not, you should still go because although they specialize in the original cake doughnut, they have other delicious flavors to offer.
Co-owned by the founder of Portland Gear, this new bar is on the watch-list by locals! Located in NW Portland, it is surrounded by other nightlife. Follow them on Instagram and take a look at some of the delicious drinks they specialize in!
Two Wrongs Portland
617 NW 13th Ave
Co-owned by the founder of Portland Gear, this new bar is on the watch-list by locals! Located in NW Portland, it is surrounded by other nightlife. Follow them on Instagram and take a look at some of the delicious drinks they specialize in!

Shopping

Have you ever seen the "P' logo with the shape of Oregon inside the letter? If so, you'll want to (have to) come stop by Portland Gear to pick up your own souvenir of the city! They have clothing, accessories and even a little something for your fur-baby! You'll go home and everyone will ask where you got your gear.
Portland Gear
403 SW 19th Ave
Have you ever seen the "P' logo with the shape of Oregon inside the letter? If so, you'll want to (have to) come stop by Portland Gear to pick up your own souvenir of the city! They have clothing, accessories and even a little something for your fur-baby! You'll go home and everyone will ask where you got your gear.
Come any time of day, and you'll fall in love with the atmosphere set up by 23rd Ave! Lined with a mix of local and chain shops, restaurant and bars - you have a lot to see. Some of my favorite restaurants on 23rd are Grassa and The Matador. If you're just wanting a small bite or dessert, Papa Haydn is the place to go! Otherwise, I would highly recommend Tea Chai Te for a cup of warm Chai or bubble tea depending on your mood. They have a small outdoor porch on the second floor that will give you a beautiful view of 23rd!
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Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd Avenue
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Come any time of day, and you'll fall in love with the atmosphere set up by 23rd Ave! Lined with a mix of local and chain shops, restaurant and bars - you have a lot to see. Some of my favorite restaurants on 23rd are Grassa and The Matador. If you're just wanting a small bite or dessert, Papa Haydn is the place to go! Otherwise, I would highly recommend Tea Chai Te for a cup of warm Chai or bubble tea depending on your mood. They have a small outdoor porch on the second floor that will give you a beautiful view of 23rd!
Let's face it, it rains in Oregon. A lot. Most days, the rain won't stop anyone from going about their outdoor plans and activities, but I completely understand if you're looking for something a little more indoors. In that case, come visit Washington Square mall if you are looking to do some shopping during your stay! Also let's remember, there's no sales tax here!
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Washington Square
9585 SW Washington Square Rd
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Let's face it, it rains in Oregon. A lot. Most days, the rain won't stop anyone from going about their outdoor plans and activities, but I completely understand if you're looking for something a little more indoors. In that case, come visit Washington Square mall if you are looking to do some shopping during your stay! Also let's remember, there's no sales tax here!
Shop the brands you love at the best shopping mall in Happy Valley. Visit Clackamas Town Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment activities.
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Clackamas Town Center
12000 SE 82nd Ave
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Shop the brands you love at the best shopping mall in Happy Valley. Visit Clackamas Town Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment activities.
Bridgeport Village in Tigard, Oregon offers an outstanding array of exclusive stores, boutiques, restaurants along with the largest IMAX theater in Oregon.
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Bridgeport Village
7455 SW Bridgeport Rd
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Bridgeport Village in Tigard, Oregon offers an outstanding array of exclusive stores, boutiques, restaurants along with the largest IMAX theater in Oregon.
Woodburn Premium Outlets is an outlet mall in Woodburn, Oregon, United States. You will find many factory stores here, meaning great deals on brands like The North Face, Columbia, The Loft and Nike.
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Woodburn Premium Outlets
1001 N Arney Rd
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Woodburn Premium Outlets is an outlet mall in Woodburn, Oregon, United States. You will find many factory stores here, meaning great deals on brands like The North Face, Columbia, The Loft and Nike.
Lloyd Center is a community-centered mall where people of all ages spend their time shopping, dining or skating at the center's unique indoor open-air ice rink.
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Lloyd Center
2201 Lloyd Center
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Lloyd Center is a community-centered mall where people of all ages spend their time shopping, dining or skating at the center's unique indoor open-air ice rink.
Pioneer Place is an upscale, urban shopping mall in downtown Portland, Oregon. It consists of four blocks of retail, dining, parking, and an office tower named Pioneer Tower. The mall itself is spread out between four buildings, interconnected by skywalks or underground mall sections.
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Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th Ave
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Pioneer Place is an upscale, urban shopping mall in downtown Portland, Oregon. It consists of four blocks of retail, dining, parking, and an office tower named Pioneer Tower. The mall itself is spread out between four buildings, interconnected by skywalks or underground mall sections.

Mississippi District Favorites

The magic of a meal at Sweedeedee cannot be overstated; every plate is arranged with care and finished with beautiful rustic touches, from the small violet flower petals sprinkled on a chilled leek soup to the flaked sea salt dusting the fresh green side salad that accompanies almost every dish. Breakfast is most popular (and the hype well-deserved), but lunch is a relaxed and luxurious affair. In the evenings, the breakfast shop becomes Sardine Head, a destination for natural wine — it’s worth a visit for hard-to-find glass pours and small snacks.
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Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina Ave
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The magic of a meal at Sweedeedee cannot be overstated; every plate is arranged with care and finished with beautiful rustic touches, from the small violet flower petals sprinkled on a chilled leek soup to the flaked sea salt dusting the fresh green side salad that accompanies almost every dish. Breakfast is most popular (and the hype well-deserved), but lunch is a relaxed and luxurious affair. In the evenings, the breakfast shop becomes Sardine Head, a destination for natural wine — it’s worth a visit for hard-to-find glass pours and small snacks.
Now parked in the pod at Prost beer bar, Portland’s most buzzy barbecue has a home among German-style beers and fellow food carts. Matt Vicedomini delivers some beautifully marbled Texas-style brisket, which come in massive “whole shebang” smorgasbord plates or little, tasteful tacos. Order a Hot Mess sandwich with brisket, sausage, and slaw, pair it with a drink from the new cocktail bar cart, Bloodbuzz.
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Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi Ave
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Now parked in the pod at Prost beer bar, Portland’s most buzzy barbecue has a home among German-style beers and fellow food carts. Matt Vicedomini delivers some beautifully marbled Texas-style brisket, which come in massive “whole shebang” smorgasbord plates or little, tasteful tacos. Order a Hot Mess sandwich with brisket, sausage, and slaw, pair it with a drink from the new cocktail bar cart, Bloodbuzz.
Interurban’s covered back patio with fire pit is particularly nice spot for whiskey on a cool evening. Seasonal pub fare includes hand-dipped corn dogs, a boar burger, and a number of charcuterie boards and plates.
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Interurban
4057 N Mississippi Ave
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Interurban’s covered back patio with fire pit is particularly nice spot for whiskey on a cool evening. Seasonal pub fare includes hand-dipped corn dogs, a boar burger, and a number of charcuterie boards and plates.
This well-loved dinner spot focuses on wood-fired pizzas and creamy homemade ice creams with flavors like fig pistachio and malted milk ball. Sarah Minnick’s pizzas, using Oregon whole-grain dough and seasonal produce, is arguably the pioneer of Portland-style pizza.
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Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi Ave
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This well-loved dinner spot focuses on wood-fired pizzas and creamy homemade ice creams with flavors like fig pistachio and malted milk ball. Sarah Minnick’s pizzas, using Oregon whole-grain dough and seasonal produce, is arguably the pioneer of Portland-style pizza.
Diners-to-be gather and lounge in groups and pairs on the street outside this breakfast and lunch spot for huge portions of crispy hash browns with house-made ketchup, warm, flakey biscuits, and an entirely overwhelming, incredibly rich Monte Cristo with ham AND turkey. Don’t miss their Bacato scramble, a balanced blend of soft eggs, bacon, cream cheese, tomatoes, and green onions.
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Gravy
3957 N Mississippi Ave
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Diners-to-be gather and lounge in groups and pairs on the street outside this breakfast and lunch spot for huge portions of crispy hash browns with house-made ketchup, warm, flakey biscuits, and an entirely overwhelming, incredibly rich Monte Cristo with ham AND turkey. Don’t miss their Bacato scramble, a balanced blend of soft eggs, bacon, cream cheese, tomatoes, and green onions.
It may look like mostly a cocktail bar from the outside, but this long, narrow bar has excellent food as well. Run by husband-and-wife team Jonathan Berube and Lily Tollefsen, who also serve as chef and bar manager, respectively, the menu features snacks like roasted radishes, risotto, and bluefish pate.
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Radar Restaurant
3951 N Mississippi Ave
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It may look like mostly a cocktail bar from the outside, but this long, narrow bar has excellent food as well. Run by husband-and-wife team Jonathan Berube and Lily Tollefsen, who also serve as chef and bar manager, respectively, the menu features snacks like roasted radishes, risotto, and bluefish pate.
This sophisticated, lush restaurant recently switched up its schtick, with its new globe-trotting chef Ryley Eckersley. The restaurant remains a favorite for seasonal, produce-driven dishes, but its real highlights incorporate smoke or seafood in creative ways. A prime example is its a Dungeness crab congee with yellowfoot mushroom, trout roe, and hazelnut consommé — a thoroughly Pacific Northwestern dish.
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Quaintrelle
2032 Southeast Clinton Street
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This sophisticated, lush restaurant recently switched up its schtick, with its new globe-trotting chef Ryley Eckersley. The restaurant remains a favorite for seasonal, produce-driven dishes, but its real highlights incorporate smoke or seafood in creative ways. A prime example is its a Dungeness crab congee with yellowfoot mushroom, trout roe, and hazelnut consommé — a thoroughly Pacific Northwestern dish.
One of the first restaurants in Langbaan chef Earl Ninsom’s growing Portland Thai empire, Mee-Sen is a tiny spot in a garage-front space on Mississippi with creative cocktails, a warm, woody Thai decor, and a buzzing happy hour. Its khao soi gai is a classic choice on cold days and can be supplemented with a large selection of noodles and broths.
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Mee-Sen Thai Eatery
3924 N Mississippi Ave
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One of the first restaurants in Langbaan chef Earl Ninsom’s growing Portland Thai empire, Mee-Sen is a tiny spot in a garage-front space on Mississippi with creative cocktails, a warm, woody Thai decor, and a buzzing happy hour. Its khao soi gai is a classic choice on cold days and can be supplemented with a large selection of noodles and broths.
This tropical bar next to Mee-Sen delivers umbrella-topped drinks and smothered nachos without the animal products, because vegans deserve to tiki, too. Grab a seat at the grass-skirted bar or out on the patio on hot days, and knock back a mai tai. Good news, non-drinkers: No Bones accommodates the alcohol-free with plenty of knockout mocktails.
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No Bones Beach Club
3928 N Mississippi Ave
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This tropical bar next to Mee-Sen delivers umbrella-topped drinks and smothered nachos without the animal products, because vegans deserve to tiki, too. Grab a seat at the grass-skirted bar or out on the patio on hot days, and knock back a mai tai. Good news, non-drinkers: No Bones accommodates the alcohol-free with plenty of knockout mocktails.
The Mississippi outpost of this popular Middle Eastern food cart is tucked in an alley on its own behind a wire fence, but it manages to feel cozy with a few picnic tables, an awning, and string lights. The plump, green falafel are wrapped in fresh, charred pitas with fresh greens, house-made pickles, and an excellent spicy cilantro sauce provided in squeeze bottles.
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Wolf and Bear's
3925 North Mississippi Avenue
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The Mississippi outpost of this popular Middle Eastern food cart is tucked in an alley on its own behind a wire fence, but it manages to feel cozy with a few picnic tables, an awning, and string lights. The plump, green falafel are wrapped in fresh, charred pitas with fresh greens, house-made pickles, and an excellent spicy cilantro sauce provided in squeeze bottles.
This family-friendly scoop shop is reliably delicious, with rotating seasonal flavors and standbys like cookies & cream and double chocolate. Everyone knows about their ice cream sandwiches, but it’s the sundaes that are truly remarkable: Build your own with three scoops of your choice, three sauces or toppings, and fresh whipped cream on top.
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Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi Ave
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This family-friendly scoop shop is reliably delicious, with rotating seasonal flavors and standbys like cookies & cream and double chocolate. Everyone knows about their ice cream sandwiches, but it’s the sundaes that are truly remarkable: Build your own with three scoops of your choice, three sauces or toppings, and fresh whipped cream on top.
A sustainably-oriented tiny taqueria, Por Que No is filled to the brim with festive decorations, Day of the Dead wall hangings, and our Lady of Guadalupe iconography. The counter is crowded with jugs of house-made agua fresca in seasonal fruit flavors, which can be drunk by themselves or mixed into pint glasses of their famous margaritas. Don’t miss the banana-leaf barbacoa tacos.
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi Ave
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A sustainably-oriented tiny taqueria, Por Que No is filled to the brim with festive decorations, Day of the Dead wall hangings, and our Lady of Guadalupe iconography. The counter is crowded with jugs of house-made agua fresca in seasonal fruit flavors, which can be drunk by themselves or mixed into pint glasses of their famous margaritas. Don’t miss the banana-leaf barbacoa tacos.
At the bottom of Mississippi just a block south of N Fremont sits Liberty Glass, a bar that always feels frozen in time, and perhaps that time is 2008, the year it opened. Located in a pink house with porch, patio, and upstairs seating, Liberty Glass is known for their vegan dagwood sandwich and Triscuit nachos.
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Liberty Glass
938 N Cook St
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At the bottom of Mississippi just a block south of N Fremont sits Liberty Glass, a bar that always feels frozen in time, and perhaps that time is 2008, the year it opened. Located in a pink house with porch, patio, and upstairs seating, Liberty Glass is known for their vegan dagwood sandwich and Triscuit nachos.

Activities

Recreate those good times with craft cocktails, tasty bites, local cold draughts, upbeat tunes and the timeless fun of ping pong without having to chase down those pesky balls! Pips & Bounce is the ping pong place that you deserve!
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Pips & Bounce
833 SE Belmont St
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Recreate those good times with craft cocktails, tasty bites, local cold draughts, upbeat tunes and the timeless fun of ping pong without having to chase down those pesky balls! Pips & Bounce is the ping pong place that you deserve!
Looking for a day full of entertainment for all ages? KingPins is the place to be with fun for everyone! With locations in Portland and Beaverton, KingPins has you covered whether you’re looking for some casual or competitive bowling, grabbing a bite from our delicious TapHouse Bar & Grill, or racking up points in our arcade. Exclusive to our Beaverton location is our laser tag arena, featuring 3,800 square feet of glow-in-the-dark action! KingPins is perfect for birthday parties, cosmic bowling, mixing up your date night routine, corporate team-building with coworkers, or just having a fun family night out. Eat, roll and play all day!
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KingPins Family Entertainment Center
2725 SW Cedar Hills Blvd
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Looking for a day full of entertainment for all ages? KingPins is the place to be with fun for everyone! With locations in Portland and Beaverton, KingPins has you covered whether you’re looking for some casual or competitive bowling, grabbing a bite from our delicious TapHouse Bar & Grill, or racking up points in our arcade. Exclusive to our Beaverton location is our laser tag arena, featuring 3,800 square feet of glow-in-the-dark action! KingPins is perfect for birthday parties, cosmic bowling, mixing up your date night routine, corporate team-building with coworkers, or just having a fun family night out. Eat, roll and play all day!
Big Al’s is the premier family-owned & family-friendly Entertainment Destination with locations in Beaverton, OR, Meridian, ID, Ontario, CA, Silicon Valley, CA, and Vancouver, WA. Integrated in to the fabric of local communities and with 45,000-70,000 SQFT of the latest arcade games, 18-42 bowling lanes, and the region’s largest HD projection screens (55’!) as focal points of stadium-style Sports Bars, Big Al’s appeals to families, sports enthusiasts, event planners and anyone looking for a great time with great food in a contemporary NW-style atmosphere. Perfectly suited for large groups, Big Al’s is also a favorite of corporate event planners, sports teams, community groups, and high schools.
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Big Al's
16615 SE 18th St
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Big Al’s is the premier family-owned & family-friendly Entertainment Destination with locations in Beaverton, OR, Meridian, ID, Ontario, CA, Silicon Valley, CA, and Vancouver, WA. Integrated in to the fabric of local communities and with 45,000-70,000 SQFT of the latest arcade games, 18-42 bowling lanes, and the region’s largest HD projection screens (55’!) as focal points of stadium-style Sports Bars, Big Al’s appeals to families, sports enthusiasts, event planners and anyone looking for a great time with great food in a contemporary NW-style atmosphere. Perfectly suited for large groups, Big Al’s is also a favorite of corporate event planners, sports teams, community groups, and high schools.