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Score Crowd-Pleasing Bites at These Restaurants and Bars Near Providence Park

13 restaurants and bars where you can kick things off before a Timbers or Thorns home game

by Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Thom Hilton Updated
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Providence Park — the home of the Portland Timbers and Thorns — provides an ample selection of cool concessions, ranging from Podnah’s Pit barbecue to Zenner’s hot dogs to Dutch Bros. coffee. But some folks like to focus on the game the second they walk through the gates. The good news: The stadium sits smack dab between Goose Hollow and Nob Hill, two great Portland food neighborhoods. Whether you’re looking for a fancy celebration dinner after the final goal, or a quick pre-game lunch before the ball hits the field, these restaurants, bars, and cafes offer something outside the standard sports bar fare. (For those seeking the traditional pre-game beer and wings, Kingston or the Cheerful Bullpen will do the trick.) All of the restaurants on this map are within 10 minutes walking distance from the park, so no need to hop in a car after finally nabbing a parking space. Fans without tickets can watch games at one of these sports bars.

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.

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Fish & Rice

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This bright, casual sushi spot regularly features seasonal specials, with a small-but-mighty sake selection and a variety of pokes. Vegetarians will find a handful of nice fish-free rolls, made with things like mango or asparagus; fish eaters should keep an eye out for bluefin nigiri when in season, as well as the restaurant’s generous servings of uni sashimi.

2332 NW Westover Rd, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 954-1270
(503) 954-1270

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Takibi

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Tucked behind Snow Peak in Northwest Portland, Takibi uses various Japanese culinary techniques with Oregon produce and meats, whether that’s charcoal-grilled black cod or a lamb chop marinated in barley miso. However, beyond the food, Takibi’s bar might be one of the city’s finest, serving cocktails made with sparkling yuzu juice and umeboshi plum vinegar — drinks are on the pricy side, but they’re worth every penny.

2275 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR 97210
(971) 888-5713
(971) 888-5713

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Yokai Musubi

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Not many Portland restaurants specialize in musubi, the classic Hawaiian answer to onigiri. Diners can find both at Yokai Musubi, a tiny storefront selling hand-held rice balls stuffed with salmon or bricks of rice topped with teriyaki-marinated Spam. Those seeking a pick-me-up can add a matcha latte.

2190 W Burnside St Suite A, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 915-7499
(503) 915-7499

Ringside Steakhouse

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This venerated steakhouse, open for 78 years, would be a luxe spot to celebrate a win — or a place to drown sorrows in lobster mashed potatoes. Visitors can snack on shrimp cocktail or Dungeness crab cakes before cutting into cuts like filet mignon or rib-eye; the restaurant’s wine selection is renowned, too, for diners seeking a pairing. For a more casual bite, hit the bar for James Beard’s favorite onion rings and a burger made with A5 wagyu beef.

2165 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 223-1513
(503) 223-1513

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Ken's Artisan Bakery

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While Ken’s is known for its breads and pastries, both serve as the foundations for the bakery’s lunch menu — baguettes stuffed with ham, butter, and asiago; tuna salad sandwiches made with a flaky butter croissant; an Italian hero with capicola, mortadella, and salami on ciabatta. Grab a sandwich for a quick on-the-go lunch, plus a canelé or hazelnut butter cookie for dessert.

338 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 248-2202
(503) 248-2202

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Kells Brewery

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One of Portland’s favorite Irish pubs, Kells, also operates its own brewery, pouring nitro stouts to sip alongside bowls of lamb stew or shepherd’s pie. All of the restaurant’s lamb and pork is raised in the Pacific Northwest, and the vegetables come from Kells’s very own farm. The pub serves customers seven days a week, on a sunny outdoor patio or within cozy wooden booths indoors.

210 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 719-7175
(503) 719-7175

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Goose Hollow Inn

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A true Portland institution, the Goose Hollow Inn is one of those neighborhood pubs with decades worth of regulars, who drink beers and devour Reubens any night of the week. The walls are covered in beer ads and posters, the taps are constantly shifting, and live music plays outside on warm summer nights.

1927 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-7010
(503) 228-7010

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HunnyMilk

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For afternoon games, sometimes a pre-game brunch is in order. Hunnymilk specializes in elaborate, doughnut-based dishes, whether that’s a beignet Benedict with hazelnut pesto and crème fraîche hollandaise or a sourdough pancake doughnut with blueberries and key lime curd ice cream. Each $26 meal comes with a choice of sweet and savory items, as well as a beverage (like Caffe Umbria coffee or local juice); diners can upgrade their beverages to a mimosa or mary, as well.

1981 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 719-7349
(503) 719-7349

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Mox Boarding House

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Play some games before watching the game at Mox Boarding House, a board game cafe and restaurant steps away from Providence Park. Visitors can snack on coconut-marinated fried calamari, burgers made with a blend of bison and beef, and roasted vegetable lasagna while playing Exploding Kittens or Catan — Mox also sells games to take home, and offers a full bar with cocktails like the Pushing Daisies, a blend of gin, Cointreau, Cocchi Rosa, and lemon.

1938 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 506-0669
(503) 506-0669

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The Soop

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This Burnside Korean American restaurant fills its kimbap, bibimbap, sandwiches, and salads with sprouts and greens grown inside the restaurant, using a hydroponic garden circling the dining room. American standards like ham and cheese sandwiches hold as much menu real estate as Korean favorites, like japchae and house-made kimchi.

1902 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
(971) 710-1483
(971) 710-1483

Leaky Roof Gastro Pub

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A Goose Hollow fixture since 1947, the Leaky Roof is a cozy, dark wood pub that makes a killer pre-game brunch or dinner. Scratch-made rosemary-garlic biscuits and gravy or fried chicken and Belgian waffles alongside a Jameson cold brew are great options for the early crowd, while dinnertime diners wash down bacon-bleu burgers and truffle fries with a Grey Goose cosmo to really put the “Goose” in “Goose Hollow.”

1538 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 222-3745
(503) 222-3745

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Gilda's | Italian Restaurant

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There’s nothing like the charm and comfort of old-school Italian food, and Gilda’s offers it in spades. In a chandelier-lit dining room, visitors order rigatoni in Bolognese, veal scallopini, or spaghetti and meatballs, glass of Sangiovese in hand. For dessert: A scoop of spumoni topped with cured black cherries, or an affogato to pump you up for the game.

1601 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 688-5066
(503) 688-5066

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Driftwood Room

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The overwhelming midcentury vibes at this bar in the Hotel Deluxe are paired with wide selections of Manhattans and Champagne cocktails, not to mention the bar’s ritzy absinthe fountain service. Those hoping to grab a bite with their drinks can choose from snacks like halibut croquettes, lobster bisque, and roasted bone marrow with garlic bread.

729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 820-2076
(503) 820-2076

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Fish & Rice

2332 NW Westover Rd, Portland, OR 97210

This bright, casual sushi spot regularly features seasonal specials, with a small-but-mighty sake selection and a variety of pokes. Vegetarians will find a handful of nice fish-free rolls, made with things like mango or asparagus; fish eaters should keep an eye out for bluefin nigiri when in season, as well as the restaurant’s generous servings of uni sashimi.

2332 NW Westover Rd, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 954-1270
(503) 954-1270

Takibi

2275 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR 97210

Tucked behind Snow Peak in Northwest Portland, Takibi uses various Japanese culinary techniques with Oregon produce and meats, whether that’s charcoal-grilled black cod or a lamb chop marinated in barley miso. However, beyond the food, Takibi’s bar might be one of the city’s finest, serving cocktails made with sparkling yuzu juice and umeboshi plum vinegar — drinks are on the pricy side, but they’re worth every penny.

2275 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR 97210
(971) 888-5713
(971) 888-5713

Yokai Musubi

2190 W Burnside St Suite A, Portland, OR 97205

Not many Portland restaurants specialize in musubi, the classic Hawaiian answer to onigiri. Diners can find both at Yokai Musubi, a tiny storefront selling hand-held rice balls stuffed with salmon or bricks of rice topped with teriyaki-marinated Spam. Those seeking a pick-me-up can add a matcha latte.

2190 W Burnside St Suite A, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 915-7499
(503) 915-7499

Ringside Steakhouse

2165 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210

This venerated steakhouse, open for 78 years, would be a luxe spot to celebrate a win — or a place to drown sorrows in lobster mashed potatoes. Visitors can snack on shrimp cocktail or Dungeness crab cakes before cutting into cuts like filet mignon or rib-eye; the restaurant’s wine selection is renowned, too, for diners seeking a pairing. For a more casual bite, hit the bar for James Beard’s favorite onion rings and a burger made with A5 wagyu beef.

2165 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 223-1513
(503) 223-1513

Ken's Artisan Bakery

338 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209

While Ken’s is known for its breads and pastries, both serve as the foundations for the bakery’s lunch menu — baguettes stuffed with ham, butter, and asiago; tuna salad sandwiches made with a flaky butter croissant; an Italian hero with capicola, mortadella, and salami on ciabatta. Grab a sandwich for a quick on-the-go lunch, plus a canelé or hazelnut butter cookie for dessert.

338 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 248-2202
(503) 248-2202

Kells Brewery

210 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209

One of Portland’s favorite Irish pubs, Kells, also operates its own brewery, pouring nitro stouts to sip alongside bowls of lamb stew or shepherd’s pie. All of the restaurant’s lamb and pork is raised in the Pacific Northwest, and the vegetables come from Kells’s very own farm. The pub serves customers seven days a week, on a sunny outdoor patio or within cozy wooden booths indoors.

210 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 719-7175
(503) 719-7175

Goose Hollow Inn

1927 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201

A true Portland institution, the Goose Hollow Inn is one of those neighborhood pubs with decades worth of regulars, who drink beers and devour Reubens any night of the week. The walls are covered in beer ads and posters, the taps are constantly shifting, and live music plays outside on warm summer nights.

1927 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-7010
(503) 228-7010

HunnyMilk

1981 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209

For afternoon games, sometimes a pre-game brunch is in order. Hunnymilk specializes in elaborate, doughnut-based dishes, whether that’s a beignet Benedict with hazelnut pesto and crème fraîche hollandaise or a sourdough pancake doughnut with blueberries and key lime curd ice cream. Each $26 meal comes with a choice of sweet and savory items, as well as a beverage (like Caffe Umbria coffee or local juice); diners can upgrade their beverages to a mimosa or mary, as well.

1981 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 719-7349
(503) 719-7349

Mox Boarding House

1938 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209

Play some games before watching the game at Mox Boarding House, a board game cafe and restaurant steps away from Providence Park. Visitors can snack on coconut-marinated fried calamari, burgers made with a blend of bison and beef, and roasted vegetable lasagna while playing Exploding Kittens or Catan — Mox also sells games to take home, and offers a full bar with cocktails like the Pushing Daisies, a blend of gin, Cointreau, Cocchi Rosa, and lemon.

1938 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 506-0669
(503) 506-0669

The Soop

1902 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209

This Burnside Korean American restaurant fills its kimbap, bibimbap, sandwiches, and salads with sprouts and greens grown inside the restaurant, using a hydroponic garden circling the dining room. American standards like ham and cheese sandwiches hold as much menu real estate as Korean favorites, like japchae and house-made kimchi.

1902 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
(971) 710-1483
(971) 710-1483

Leaky Roof Gastro Pub

1538 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201

A Goose Hollow fixture since 1947, the Leaky Roof is a cozy, dark wood pub that makes a killer pre-game brunch or dinner. Scratch-made rosemary-garlic biscuits and gravy or fried chicken and Belgian waffles alongside a Jameson cold brew are great options for the early crowd, while dinnertime diners wash down bacon-bleu burgers and truffle fries with a Grey Goose cosmo to really put the “Goose” in “Goose Hollow.”

1538 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 222-3745
(503) 222-3745

Gilda's | Italian Restaurant

1601 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205

There’s nothing like the charm and comfort of old-school Italian food, and Gilda’s offers it in spades. In a chandelier-lit dining room, visitors order rigatoni in Bolognese, veal scallopini, or spaghetti and meatballs, glass of Sangiovese in hand. For dessert: A scoop of spumoni topped with cured black cherries, or an affogato to pump you up for the game.

1601 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 688-5066
(503) 688-5066

Driftwood Room

729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

The overwhelming midcentury vibes at this bar in the Hotel Deluxe are paired with wide selections of Manhattans and Champagne cocktails, not to mention the bar’s ritzy absinthe fountain service. Those hoping to grab a bite with their drinks can choose from snacks like halibut croquettes, lobster bisque, and roasted bone marrow with garlic bread.

729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 820-2076
(503) 820-2076

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