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Fried chicken from Reel M Inn.
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16 Spots for Late-Night Dining in Portland

Where to grab fried chicken, oysters on the half shell, and hand-dipped corn dogs until at least 1 a.m.

by Thom Hilton Updated
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Fried chicken from Reel M Inn.
| Molly J. Smith / Eater Portland
by Thom Hilton Updated

With many of us relying on delivery apps and fast food joints to satisfy late-night hunger pangs, it sometimes seems impossible to find any Portland dining options open past the seemingly ubiquitous 10 p.m. closing time. We ponder and scroll and ask ourselves: Where do we go? The students going on break from their all-nighters, the dates who just got out of the movies and the concerts, the workers from those restaurants that all closed at 10 p.m.?

In our latest update of this map, we’re only including restaurants closing 1 a.m. at the earliest, at least a few days of the week. If none of these spots appeal, the dive bar map might be worth a perusal; many hole-in-the-walls continue to fry mozz sticks and flip burgers late into the evening.

It should also be noted that since COVID hit, many of the city’s famed after-hours restaurants that survived the brutal sweep of closures have shifted to earlier bedtimes. That’s okay, but just in case they ever decide to return to their previous hours: Sizzle Pie, Stammtisch, Luc Lac, Potato Champion, we miss you, come back to us (the people who want to eat your food at midnight before immediately falling asleep).

Note: Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.

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The Pharmacy Bar PDX

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The only late-night spot in Portland that was also a filming location in a cult classic starring Matt Dillon, the Pharmacy is both a great drag bar and a living museum for film buffs. Open until 2:30 a.m. nightly, enjoy a Vitamin B  — the bar’s spin on a French 75 made with blue butterfly pea flower-infused Aviation gin — alongside a five-cheese grilled cheese with tomato soup or a burger topped with house-made peanut sauce.

2100 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 954-3592
(503) 954-3592

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Bantam Tavern

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Open til 1 a.m. daily, this intimate Nob Hill bar runs frequent specials and seasonal menu items like Dungeness crab cake rolls with roasted fennel and salt cod croquettes with smoked paprika remoulade. Those intimidated by such fussy late-night snacks can stick to staples like burgers and shishito peppers. Another bonus: The bar pours palomas and slings $2 tacos on Tuesdays.

922 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 274-9032
(503) 274-9032

Prost!

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It’s Oktoberfest all year round at this German pub on Mississippi, which serves imported draft beers in boot-shaped steins until 2:30 a.m. daily, alongside pretzels, bratwurst, and bier cheese soup. Plus, those interested in a late-night crawl can start here and stroll down Mississippi, one of the more underrated strips of bars in town.

4237 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217
(503) 954-2674
(503) 954-2674

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Interurban

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This rustic cocktail bar serves smoked trout BLTs, pub salads with elderberry vinaigrette, and hand-dipped corn dogs until 2:30 a.m. nightly. The bar operates as a full service restaurant upstairs, but diners can order anything off the menu at the busy wooden bar or by the fireplace outside, making it one of the few places in town to offer fancy-dressed oysters and excellent cocktails into the wee hours of the morning.  

4057 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227
(503) 284-6669
(503) 284-6669

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Tulip Shop Tavern

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This Northeast Killingsworth spot, open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, is one of Portland’s most esteemed burger joints. But Tulip Shop also serves thin, panko-breaded pork schnitzel, pickle-brined fried chicken, and Alaskan cod sandwiches, all on Dos Hermanos milk buns. Pair them with beer-battered onion rings or hand-cut fries served with house-made sauces like curry ketchup and Alabama white barbecue, and you’ve got plenty of options to satisfy that hankering for late-night tavern fare.

825 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
(503) 206-8483
(503) 206-8483

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Loyal Legion

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With 99 beers on tap, an extensive beer and wine list, and a beer cellar featuring local brews of years past, Loyal Legion is the type of place where you end up staying late into the night just to try everything that excites you. Luckily, the bar also serves bacon smash burgers, hand-dipped corndogs with Olympia Provisions frankfurters, and vegan buffalo cauliflower wings until 2 a.m. on weekends. Visitors will find plenty of seating both indoors and out.

710 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-8272
(503) 235-8272

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Papi Sal’s at White Owl Social Club

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The “jawn” at this pop-up residency within a Southeast Belmont bar may be one of the most inventive sandwiches you’ll find after midnight on a Friday. A cross-section of Philadelphia and Puerto Rico, the sandwich starts with a house-made sesame seed hoagie roll, followed by a bed of 20-hour roasted pernil. Then comes the broccoli rabe — a play on Philly’s lesser-known classic, the roast pork and broccoli rabe sandwich — as well as some melty provolone, sofrito mayo, and cilantro. It’s hearty and delicious, especially when paired with a pile of tostones and salsa criolla. It’s available until 1:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

1305 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-9672
(503) 236-9672
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A jawn from Papi Sal’s.
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Donnie Vegas

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Adding more fuel to the fiery debate, this funky, Americana space labels its hot dogs as “Hot Dog Sandwiches.” Despite the late night, alcohol-fueled arguments this will no doubt cause, the inventive hot dogs, like the Seoul Dog (kimchi, sambal aioli, and scallions) and Tijuana Dog (cream cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeño, and cilantro), as well as Frito Pie, satisfy until 2:30 a.m. daily. For those who want to keep the party going, there’s always the “taptails” like a margarita or frosé.

1203 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 477-7244
(503) 477-7244

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Bottle Rocket

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The lone cart in Cartopia still open past midnight, Bottle Rocket serves some of the juiciest burgers in Portland, topped with shredded iceberg lettuce, cheddar, and tingly sriracha mayo. But unlike other basic burger joints, the sides at Bottle Rocket just might steal the show. No floppy fries to be found here: Tater tots tossed in fish sauce and garnished with pistachio and mint are crisp, sticky, and evoke memories of a formerly-inescapable local chicken wing. Cool it all down with a ginger lemonade until 1 a.m. nightly.

1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
(971) 279-4663
(971) 279-4663

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Devil's Dill Sandwich Shop

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This Hawthorne standby since 2013 stands out from the pack as Portland’s only late-night deli, where all sandwiches are served on toasted Fleur de Lis ciabatta rolls. Classics like turkey or salami are amped up with kale, tomato jam, and balsamic aioli. House-smoked five-spice pulled pork and red wine-braised beef are best enjoyed with a drink at next-door No Fun Bar. Gluten-free and vegan options also available.

1711 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-8067
(503) 236-8067

Reel M Inn

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A dive bar in its purest form, this local haunt with national buzz and a recent starring role on Hulu is open until 2:30 a.m. It’s a one-person-show, meaning you’ll have to wait and meditate over a few stiff drinks, but the patience will be rewarded with some of the city’s best fried chicken and jojos (monster-sized potato wedges).

2430 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
(503) 231-3880
(503) 231-3880

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Dots Cafe

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Something between a dive bar and an old-school diner with vinyl booths and velvet art pieces, Dots Cafe stays open until 2 a.m. each day. It does so with an extensive bar menu that offers options for all sorts of diners, including vegan BBQ sandwiches, burgers slathered with tomato jam, and cheese-and-bacon-loaded french fries.

2521 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-0203
(503) 235-0203

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Gold Dust Meridian

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On a sunny day, Hawthorne bar Gold Dust Meridian is one of the best patio joints in town, the sidewalk filled with the vitamin D-deprived enjoying a marionberry margarita, a tofu caprese salad, and some arugula and artichoke dip. By night, drinkers and diners tuck into the black leather banquette until 2:30 a.m. for lemon pepper chicken wings, macaroni and cheese with bacon and tomato, and drinks like the Bleeding Heart, made with blood orange vodka and wild hibiscus nectar.

3267 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 239-1143
(503) 239-1143

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Zach's Shack

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Everyone knows that the most appealing food after a night of partying is a hot dog. Or at least the folks behind Zach’s Shack do, which is why this punk rock, divey, counter-service restaurant serves its decked-out wieners until 2 a.m. daily. As the bars close up, the lines form for the wide array of hot dog styles, or customers can just mix and match toppings until something beautiful, or horrifying, is created. Those who don’t eat meat can sub in a tofu pup for no charge.

4611 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 233-4616
(503) 233-4616

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Roscoe's

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This Montavilla bar, open until 2 a.m. daily, is the ideal place to end up after a late-night movie at the nearby Academy Theater. Play pool, enjoy the long list of local draft beers, and dig into some Cajun standbys including chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, fried oyster po’ boys, and hush puppies.

8105 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 255-0049
(503) 255-0049

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Master Philly Cheesesteak

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Open until at least 2 a.m. every night of the week, this Centennial cheesesteak cart understands the healing powers of thinly sliced beef and cheese after a night of drinking. The cart stuffs buns with a wider range of meats than that, including a particularly well-seasoned lamb; Master Philly Cheesesteak also switches things up and cheesesteak-ifies other late-night-friendly fare like fries or nachos. They’re available for takeout or delivery.

600 SE 146th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
(971) 401-9136
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The Pharmacy Bar PDX

2100 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97210

The only late-night spot in Portland that was also a filming location in a cult classic starring Matt Dillon, the Pharmacy is both a great drag bar and a living museum for film buffs. Open until 2:30 a.m. nightly, enjoy a Vitamin B  — the bar’s spin on a French 75 made with blue butterfly pea flower-infused Aviation gin — alongside a five-cheese grilled cheese with tomato soup or a burger topped with house-made peanut sauce.

2100 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 954-3592
(503) 954-3592

Bantam Tavern

922 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Open til 1 a.m. daily, this intimate Nob Hill bar runs frequent specials and seasonal menu items like Dungeness crab cake rolls with roasted fennel and salt cod croquettes with smoked paprika remoulade. Those intimidated by such fussy late-night snacks can stick to staples like burgers and shishito peppers. Another bonus: The bar pours palomas and slings $2 tacos on Tuesdays.

922 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 274-9032
(503) 274-9032

Prost!

4237 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217

It’s Oktoberfest all year round at this German pub on Mississippi, which serves imported draft beers in boot-shaped steins until 2:30 a.m. daily, alongside pretzels, bratwurst, and bier cheese soup. Plus, those interested in a late-night crawl can start here and stroll down Mississippi, one of the more underrated strips of bars in town.

4237 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217
(503) 954-2674
(503) 954-2674

Interurban

4057 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227

This rustic cocktail bar serves smoked trout BLTs, pub salads with elderberry vinaigrette, and hand-dipped corn dogs until 2:30 a.m. nightly. The bar operates as a full service restaurant upstairs, but diners can order anything off the menu at the busy wooden bar or by the fireplace outside, making it one of the few places in town to offer fancy-dressed oysters and excellent cocktails into the wee hours of the morning.  

4057 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227
(503) 284-6669
(503) 284-6669

Tulip Shop Tavern

825 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217

This Northeast Killingsworth spot, open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, is one of Portland’s most esteemed burger joints. But Tulip Shop also serves thin, panko-breaded pork schnitzel, pickle-brined fried chicken, and Alaskan cod sandwiches, all on Dos Hermanos milk buns. Pair them with beer-battered onion rings or hand-cut fries served with house-made sauces like curry ketchup and Alabama white barbecue, and you’ve got plenty of options to satisfy that hankering for late-night tavern fare.

825 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
(503) 206-8483
(503) 206-8483

Loyal Legion

710 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

With 99 beers on tap, an extensive beer and wine list, and a beer cellar featuring local brews of years past, Loyal Legion is the type of place where you end up staying late into the night just to try everything that excites you. Luckily, the bar also serves bacon smash burgers, hand-dipped corndogs with Olympia Provisions frankfurters, and vegan buffalo cauliflower wings until 2 a.m. on weekends. Visitors will find plenty of seating both indoors and out.

710 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-8272
(503) 235-8272

Papi Sal’s at White Owl Social Club

1305 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

The “jawn” at this pop-up residency within a Southeast Belmont bar may be one of the most inventive sandwiches you’ll find after midnight on a Friday. A cross-section of Philadelphia and Puerto Rico, the sandwich starts with a house-made sesame seed hoagie roll, followed by a bed of 20-hour roasted pernil. Then comes the broccoli rabe — a play on Philly’s lesser-known classic, the roast pork and broccoli rabe sandwich — as well as some melty provolone, sofrito mayo, and cilantro. It’s hearty and delicious, especially when paired with a pile of tostones and salsa criolla. It’s available until 1:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

1305 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-9672
(503) 236-9672
A sandwich from Papi Sal’s sits on white paper next to a beer.
A jawn from Papi Sal’s.
Papi Sal’s

Donnie Vegas

1203 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

Adding more fuel to the fiery debate, this funky, Americana space labels its hot dogs as “Hot Dog Sandwiches.” Despite the late night, alcohol-fueled arguments this will no doubt cause, the inventive hot dogs, like the Seoul Dog (kimchi, sambal aioli, and scallions) and Tijuana Dog (cream cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeño, and cilantro), as well as Frito Pie, satisfy until 2:30 a.m. daily. For those who want to keep the party going, there’s always the “taptails” like a margarita or frosé.

1203 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 477-7244
(503) 477-7244

Bottle Rocket

1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

The lone cart in Cartopia still open past midnight, Bottle Rocket serves some of the juiciest burgers in Portland, topped with shredded iceberg lettuce, cheddar, and tingly sriracha mayo. But unlike other basic burger joints, the sides at Bottle Rocket just might steal the show. No floppy fries to be found here: Tater tots tossed in fish sauce and garnished with pistachio and mint are crisp, sticky, and evoke memories of a formerly-inescapable local chicken wing. Cool it all down with a ginger lemonade until 1 a.m. nightly.

1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
(971) 279-4663
(971) 279-4663

Devil's Dill Sandwich Shop

1711 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

This Hawthorne standby since 2013 stands out from the pack as Portland’s only late-night deli, where all sandwiches are served on toasted Fleur de Lis ciabatta rolls. Classics like turkey or salami are amped up with kale, tomato jam, and balsamic aioli. House-smoked five-spice pulled pork and red wine-braised beef are best enjoyed with a drink at next-door No Fun Bar. Gluten-free and vegan options also available.

1711 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-8067
(503) 236-8067

Reel M Inn

2430 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

A dive bar in its purest form, this local haunt with national buzz and a recent starring role on Hulu is open until 2:30 a.m. It’s a one-person-show, meaning you’ll have to wait and meditate over a few stiff drinks, but the patience will be rewarded with some of the city’s best fried chicken and jojos (monster-sized potato wedges).

2430 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
(503) 231-3880
(503) 231-3880

Dots Cafe

2521 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202

Something between a dive bar and an old-school diner with vinyl booths and velvet art pieces, Dots Cafe stays open until 2 a.m. each day. It does so with an extensive bar menu that offers options for all sorts of diners, including vegan BBQ sandwiches, burgers slathered with tomato jam, and cheese-and-bacon-loaded french fries.

2521 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-0203
(503) 235-0203

Gold Dust Meridian

3267 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

On a sunny day, Hawthorne bar Gold Dust Meridian is one of the best patio joints in town, the sidewalk filled with the vitamin D-deprived enjoying a marionberry margarita, a tofu caprese salad, and some arugula and artichoke dip. By night, drinkers and diners tuck into the black leather banquette until 2:30 a.m. for lemon pepper chicken wings, macaroni and cheese with bacon and tomato, and drinks like the Bleeding Heart, made with blood orange vodka and wild hibiscus nectar.

3267 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 239-1143
(503) 239-1143

Zach's Shack

4611 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215

Everyone knows that the most appealing food after a night of partying is a hot dog. Or at least the folks behind Zach’s Shack do, which is why this punk rock, divey, counter-service restaurant serves its decked-out wieners until 2 a.m. daily. As the bars close up, the lines form for the wide array of hot dog styles, or customers can just mix and match toppings until something beautiful, or horrifying, is created. Those who don’t eat meat can sub in a tofu pup for no charge.

4611 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 233-4616
(503) 233-4616

Roscoe's

8105 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215

This Montavilla bar, open until 2 a.m. daily, is the ideal place to end up after a late-night movie at the nearby Academy Theater. Play pool, enjoy the long list of local draft beers, and dig into some Cajun standbys including chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, fried oyster po’ boys, and hush puppies.

8105 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 255-0049
(503) 255-0049

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Master Philly Cheesesteak

600 SE 146th Ave, Portland, OR 97233

Open until at least 2 a.m. every night of the week, this Centennial cheesesteak cart understands the healing powers of thinly sliced beef and cheese after a night of drinking. The cart stuffs buns with a wider range of meats than that, including a particularly well-seasoned lamb; Master Philly Cheesesteak also switches things up and cheesesteak-ifies other late-night-friendly fare like fries or nachos. They’re available for takeout or delivery.

600 SE 146th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
(971) 401-9136
(971) 401-9136

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