Fine Dining in Northwest/Nob Hill

Langbaan ★ 4.9

ThaiChef Akkapong Earl Ninsom and Rassamee Ruaysuntia$$$$$135-165northwest-nob-hillFri-Sun 00:00-00:00Book 4 weeks ahead

Earl Ninsom's regional Thai tasting counter in Portland, hidden behind sister restaurant Phuket Cafe with 33 seats and two seatings a night.

Tip: Reservations open monthly on Resy. The five-course menu rotates by Thai region and changes every six weeks.

1818 NW 23rd Pl, Portland, OR 97210 Book →

Bakeries in Northwest/Nob Hill

Ken's Artisan Bakery ★ 4.7

Bakery$northwest-nob-hillDaily 08:00-16:00Walk-in onlyNaturally leavened breads and laminated pastries

Ken Forkish's NW 21st bakery in Portland, the bakery that taught the city naturally leavened bread. Located in Northwest Nob Hill. Open daily 08:00-16:00.

Tip: The 320 NW 21st annex opened in 2025 and sells the same breads with more pastry. Both close by 16:00.

Worth the queue: Country brown sourdough

338 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Breweries in Northwest/Nob Hill

Great Notion Brewing NW28 ★ 4.2

BreweryHazy IPAs and fruited stouts$$northwest-nob-hillMon-Wed 12:00-20:00, Thu-Sat 12:00-21:00, Sun 12:00-20:00Sun-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00

Great Notion's NW 28th brewpub in Portland's Slabtown, with the full Great Notion lineup on tap, a larger food menu and dog-friendly patio seating.

Tip: The food menu runs deeper than Alberta. The R&D and limited drops are still Alberta-exclusive.

2444 NW 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97210

Hidden Gems in Northwest/Nob Hill

Langbaan ★ 4.9

Thai$$northwest-nob-hillFri-Sun 00:00-00:00

Langbaan (Northwest Nob Hill): Earl Ninsom's regional Thai tasting menu is hidden behind sister room Phuket Cafe on NW 23rd Place. 33 seats.

Why locals love it: Earl Ninsom's regional Thai tasting menu is hidden behind sister room Phuket Cafe on NW 23rd Place. 33 seats.

Tip: Reservations open monthly on Resy. The menu changes every six weeks by Thai region.

1818 NW 23rd Pl, Portland, OR 97210

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