Portland/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 13, 2020
Explore the 4 top spots in Portland's Woodlawn neighborhoodFirehouse Restaurant | Photo: Kenny C./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Woodlawn has to offer? Get to know this Portland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a pizza spot to a tamale shop.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Woodlawn, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Firehouse Restaurant

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Topping the list is Firehouse Restaurant, a spot to score pizza, tapas and salads. Located at 711 N.E. Dekum St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 446 reviews on Yelp.

The restaurant offers family-style dinners as well as a takeout menu. When it comes to entrees, dig into dishes like the steak frite or the Whisky Burger — a handmade beef patty seasoned with Whisky Barrel Aged Shoyu and topped with caramelized onions and smoked cheddar.

2. Tamale Boy

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Next up is Mexican spot Tamale Boy, situated at 1764 N.E. Dekum St. With 4.5 stars out of 409 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

Stop by for favorites like the guacamole molcajete, which is made tableside and comes served with dried chile oil and roasted sunflower seeds. There are also burritos, quesadillas and tacos.

3. The Oregon Public House

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Gastropub and traditional American spot The Oregon Public House, which offers salads and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 700 N.E. Dekum St., 4.5 stars out of 274 reviews.

The pub offers such starters as sweet potato tots, salted pretzels and nachos, which can be topped with vegan cheese. Heartier options include fish and chips, teriyaki bowls and a slew of burgers, sandwiches and salads. 

4. Breakside Brewery

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Check out Breakside Brewery, which has earned four stars out of 638 reviews on Yelp. You can find the gastropub and brewery at 820 N.E. Dekum St.

In addition to beer on tap, stop in for an assortment of comfort foods, including jalapeno poppers, sweet potato tacos and mac and cheese. 


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