6 Restaurant Openings to Get Excited About in Portland, April 2025

This is a list of Portland’s most notable restaurant and bar openings, with new updates published twice a month. Did we miss something great? Please drop us a line.

What it is: Hood River brewery pFriem Family Brewers opens a new taproom in the former Milwaukie city hall and fire station, with three bars and both pFriem beers and cocktails on draft.

When it opened: April 7

Where it is: 10722 SE Main Street, Milwaukie

Learn more: pFriem Family Brewers opens its first Portland-area taproom next week

What it is: Also moving into the former Milwaukie city hall is Keeper Coffee, taking up space in a two-story spot with pastries and savory breakfast options.

When it opened: April 7

Where it is: 10722 SE Main, Milwaukie

Learn more: Keeper Coffee Opens Its Second Location in Milwaukie

What it is: Cuban restaurant Palomar has settled into its new home on 23rd Avenue, making the move from its former home on SE Division Street.

When it opened: March 31

Where it is: 1422 NW 23rd Avenue

Learn more: Palomar Opens in New Location on Northwest 23rd Avenue

What it is: Away Days Brewing Co. is now the new home of (now former pop-up) Champs, which opened a food cart serving burgers — such as a recent 21-day, dry-aged brisket burger — beef tallow fries, and cookies.

When it opened: March 15

Where it is: 1234 SE Cora Street

Learn more: This Burger-Inclusive Phenom Sets Up Shop in Brooklyn

What it is: Pelagic Brewing opened in the former Ridgewalker Brewing space on 21st Avenue, with a food menu and plans to bring food carts to the outdoor area.

When it opened: March 21

Where it is: 1921 21st Avenue, Forest Grove

Learn more: Brewing something new: Pelagic Brewing moves into former Ridgewalker public house

What it is: Sincerely, Bagel slings sourdough bagels served alongside a roster of schmears like spicy scallion, garlic and herb, and more, plus a selection of tartines and bagel breakfast sandwiches, per Bridgetown Bites.

When it opened: March 14

Where it is: 525 NE 24th Avenue

Learn more: This Week in Portland Food News: Kimchi Cheddar Bagels, A New Residency, and Palomar’s New Home