The bus line 19-Woodstock/Glisan connects Mt. Scott, SE Portland, Woodstock, Eastmoreland, Portland City Center, Laurelhurst, and Gateway. This route is almost like a double route, as it starts out in SE Portland, travels all the way downtown, then all the way back out to NE Portland. There are so many fantastic restaurants along this route that I really spent some time discerning which ones would be included in this diverse collection of the best. Below are my current restaurant recommendations that made the cut.
The closest 19 bus stops are listed for each restaurant below. For additional trip planning assistance, visit TriMet.org and enter your starting location and the restaurant’s address as the ending location for a detailed trip itinerary.
1. Bun Bo Hue Restaurant 7002 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266
Photo by Ben S. on Yelp
4.5 Stars on Yelp $
“This place started my love affair with Bun Bo Hue. It’s that good! The namesake dish here is one of the most authentic and flavorful versions out there, the gold standard for Portland. The rich broth is spicy and tangy, and it comes with noodles and all the right meats. I usually get mine without the pork hock and the pig’s blood. It comes with a huge plate of veggies – most places don’t give you shredded banana flower, but they do here. It’s a hole in the wall eatery, so don’t go in with your fancy pants expecting much. Parking is in the back.” ~Caroline N. on Yelp
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2. El Gallo Taqueria 4804 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97206
Photo by El Gallo
4.5 Stars on Yelp $
“At El Gallo we maintain our commitment to offering local, sustainable products by frequenting farmer’s markets and sourcing our ingredients from local purveyors who share our commitment to high quality foods. We offer handmade tortillas, locally sourced meats, wild fish, and seasonally organic, locally grown herbs and vegetables.” ~ El Gallo
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3. Otto’s Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market 4138 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97202
Photo by Otto’s Sausage Kitchen
4.5 Stars on Yelp $
“After more than 80 years, Otto’s Sausage Kitchen is still using the same traditional recipes and handcrafted techniques to make delicious high quality sausage. The secret to Otto’s sausages are in the handcrafted artisan techniques, recipes, and of course the one of a kind smokehouse that have all been handed down for four generations. Every sausage that we create is gluten-free using high quality beef, pork or chicken.” ~ Otto’s Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market
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4. Papa Haydn 5829 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Photo by Esther Y. on Yelp
4 Stars on Yelp $$
“Seasonal and local ingredients are used to create beautiful and delicious dishes with French influence. In 1978, Papa Haydn was home to Portland’s first espresso machine, and the lines of hungry diners were legendary. The limited menu of European-inspired pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads soon gave way to an expanded space with a full kitchen and a comprehensive lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch menu. A comprehensive remodel was finished in late 2007, with updates including a full bar, expanded kitchen, and a heated patio.” ~ Papa Haydn
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5. The Brooklyn House Restaurant 3131 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Photo by Brian Hines
4.5 Stars on Yelp $$
“We’re changing the name of the game from ‘local when possible,’ to ‘local, with a few exceptions.’ We have a long list of local produce farmers, dairy farmers, urban farmers, ranchers, foragers, cheese-makers, grain-millers, coffee-roasters, chocolate-roasters, meat-smokers, oil-pressers & -curers, wine-makers – all manner of artisan producers who have stood strong in a storm of industrial food destruction & proliferated the Slow Food Movement that allows our restaurant to exist.” ~ The Brooklyn House Restaurant
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6. Urban Farmer Portland, 525 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204
Photo by Urban Farmer on Yelp
3.5 Stars on Yelp $$$
“Our menus reflect an emphasis on Northwest, sustainable ingredients and simple, straightforward preparations. We offer a range of beef options including grass-fed Oregon beef, pasture-raised, grain-finished beef, as well as corn-fed beef. Our beverage program extends the theme of local and sustainable with a 350-bottle wine list, beer selections from the Portland city limits and cocktails made with Oregon spirits. Focusing on sustainable practices, Urban Farmer creates a connection between the diner and our local farmers, ranchers, distillers and winemakers.” ~ Urban Farmer
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7. Mi Mero Mole 32 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Photo by Anna S. on Yelp
4.5 Stars on Yelp $
“In Mexico, guisados are cooked dishes, especially stews and stir-fries. In Mexico City, where urban life doesn’t always allow for a home-cooked meal, guisados are one of the most popular street foods.Our goal at Mi Mero Mole is to serve traditional dishes from Mexico City that Chilangos love at a reasonable price. Our tortillas are made fresh using ground nixtamal rather than commercial Maseca. Everything we serve, including our moles, salsas, rice, and beans, are made from scratch.” ~ Mi Mero Mole
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8. Noble Rot 1111 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
Photo by Noble Rot
4 Stars on Yelp $$
“We are a neighborhood restaurant & wine bar. A great place to come and enjoy with your friends and family. Pop into the bar, watch the sunset on our outdoor patio or get comfy in one of our Blazer booths. The seasonal change is directly reflected in the NOBLE ROT offerings. From daily specials, wine flights and pours, NOBLE ROT will harmonize your experience in food and drink with the surroundings of the season. When our Rooftop Garden is flourishing, we grow the freshest ingredients and then carefully harvest, prepare and serve them with ingenuity. Nothing could be fresher.” ~ Noble Rot
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9. EastBurn 1800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
Photo by EastBurn on Yelp
4 Stars on Yelp $$
“At EastBurn, we have created what we believe to be the perfect Public House. We bring together honest food, the best drinks and great people in a fun atmosphere. It’s where Portlander’s go to meet. We have something for everyone with three different atmospheres between the pub dining room, the downstairs Tap Room and the 4 season patio. Enjoy a wonderful lunch, dinner or brunch paired with a local craft beer, wine on tap or cocktail crafted with love. Gather your friends around a fire table on the patio or opt for the tables with swinging chairs” ~EastBurn
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10. Voodoo Doughnut Too 1501 NE Davis St, Portland, OR 97232
Photo by Holly Haze on Flickr
4 Stars on Yelp $$
“Here at Voodoo Doughnut, we make thousands of doughnuts every day, but availability may vary due to supply, the voodoo gods and gluttony. Doughnuts cost between 95¢ and up. They are hand made and come in all shapes and sizes and full of surprises. They are worth every penny. Contact us for your special order of wedding treats, birthday parties, business meetings, movie sets and theme parties.” ~ Voodoo Doughnut
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11. Pambiche 2811 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
Photo by Nate C. on Yelp
4 Stars on Yelp $$
“For over a decade, Pambiche has been nourishing Portland with traditional Cuban dishes that have been in the Maribona Family for generations. We serve Cuban comfort food straight out of grandma’s kitchen with an emphasis on fresh, natural, and healthy meals, just as she intended for us.” ~ Pambiche
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12. Hanoi Kitchen 7925 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213
Photo by Momo B. on Yelp
4 Stars on Yelp $
“Welcome to Hanoi Kitchen, where the best of Vietnamese cuisine is served! We offer specialty hot noodle soups, homestyle cooking, grilled bun dishes, and Grandma’s Banh Cuon. Hanoi Kitchen is family owned and operated. The very same dishes that we grew up on and cook at home in our family kitchen are certainly what we serve here at Hanoi Kitchen. So come on in and grab a table at Hanoi Kitchen, where everything is made fresh to order from our family kitchen to your table!” ~ Hanoi Kitchen
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Article by Stephanie Paris, all quotes pulled from corresponding restaurant websites
Cover photo by Brian Hines.
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