Central Eastside Portland, OR

Nestled along the Willamente River, opposite of downtown, Central Eastside is one of Portland’s most popular destinations for art, dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The river adds a burst of natural beauty among the urban landscapes of Portland. Eastbank Esplanade has impressive skyline and river views for walkers, bikers, and photographers to enjoy. Skateboarders frequent Burnside Skatepark, a community-built skateboarding destination tucked under the Burnside Bridge with vibrant graffiti murals. Originally a warehouse and manufacturing district, Central Eastside has transformed into a highly sought-after area. This neighborhood is filled with art studios and galleries, hip breweries, laid-back coffee shops, eclectic bars, thrilling live entertainment venues, and more.

Central Eastside is widely known for its diverse, award-winning dining scene. You can taste flavors and textures from every cuisine. Slurp up yummy noodles at ramen shops or combine flavors with Portland’s famous charcuterie. Be sure to sample unique eats sold in food cart pods, Portland’s famous stationary food carts clustered in groups for easy eating. There is never a dull moment with endless opportunities for fun at places like Grand Central Restaurant & Bowling Lounge, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and the Helium Comedy Club in the neighborhood.

The district is also known for its quirky and thrilling nightlife spots. Creepy's showcases an eerie collections of clown dolls, doll heads, and unusual paintings behind the bar. Distillery Row on 7th and 9th Avenue has hip, independently owned distilleries that are nationally recognized. Getting around this colorful, exhilarating neighborhood is easy with rail service stops throughout the area. If you’re looking to be surrounded by the “weird” culture Portland is known for consider renting in Central Eastside.