Nob Hill

nw trendy · 97210

Nob Hill plays the part of Portland's polished cousin, and mostly pulls it off. NW 23rd is the spine: boutiques the rent justifies, brunch lines the regulars pretend not to notice, and a Pearl-adjacent crowd that reads as moneyed without quite saying so. Date well here and you signal taste plus a working credit line; date poorly and you signal you only know one neighborhood. The tradeoff is legibility. Everyone has been to Salt and Straw. Best for a confident second date, where the polish is the point and weird is somebody else's problem.

4,305

singles 22–50

53%

male

$67,090

median income

$1,653

median rent

The data

Nob Hill by the numbers

Nob Hill runs male-heavy, about 53% men to 47% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Nob Hill is about $67,100.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Oregon registers voters by party, and where Nob Hill sits Democrats are the plurality at about 48%, alongside a large 36% non-affiliated bloc and just 10% Republican.
● Verified · Oregon SOS Voter Registration, June 2026
The median renter in Nob Hill pays about $1,650 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 4,300 Nob Hill residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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23 spots across Nob Hill

Nob Hill
Activity
Escape Games PDX
Escape room center★ 5 · 8,882
Wheelchair access
Find it
2636 NW 26th Ave #2, Portland, OR 97210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 8,882 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Escape Games PDX.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 9 PM
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Nob Hill
Cafés
Salt & Straw
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 6,097
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
838 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 6,097 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
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Nob Hill
Activity
Hoyt Arboretum
Arboretum★ 4.9 · 2,297
Wheelchair access
Find it
4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97221
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 2,297 Google reviews
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Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 AM to 10 PM
Tue5 AM to 10 PM
Wed5 AM to 10 PM
Thu5 AM to 10 PM
Fri5 AM to 10 PM
Sat5 AM to 10 PM
Sun5 AM to 10 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Nob Hill
Activity
The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum
Museum★ 4.3 · 2,043
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2234 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,043 Google reviews
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Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 6 PM
Tue12 to 6 PM
Wed12 to 6 PM
Thu12 to 6 PM
Fri12 to 6 PM
Sat11 AM to 6 PM
Sun11 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Nob Hill
Activity
Pope House Bourbon Lounge
Lounge bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 923
Nob Hill
Activity
Pittock Acres Park Viewpoint
Scenic spot★ 4.8 · 839
Wheelchair access
Find it
3229 NW Pittock Dr, Portland, OR 97210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 839 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 9 PM
Tue6 AM to 9 PM
Wed6 AM to 9 PM
Thu6 AM to 9 PM
Fri6 AM to 9 PM
Sat6 AM to 9 PM
Sun6 AM to 9 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Nob Hill
Activity
Redwood Observation Deck
Park★ 4.8 · 543
Find it
Wildwood Trail, Portland, OR 97205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 543 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Redwood Observation Deck.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 AM to 10 PM
Tue5 AM to 10 PM
Wed5 AM to 10 PM
Thu5 AM to 10 PM
Fri5 AM to 10 PM
Sat5 AM to 10 PM
Sun5 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Nob Hill
Drinks
The Solo Club
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 286
Nob Hill
Activity
Jo Bar & Rotisserie
Jazz club$$$$★ 4.5 · 269
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
715 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 269 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Jo Bar & Rotisserie.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Nob Hill
Cafés
Kate's Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.9 · 233
Wheelchair access
Find it
1430 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 233 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Kate's Ice Cream.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
Call Site Maps
Nob Hill
Drinks
Bar Diane
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 187
Nob Hill
Drinks
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge Portland
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 183
Nob Hill
Drinks
Muse Winebar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 163
Nob Hill
Drinks
45th Parallel Wines
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 130
Nob Hill
Drinks
Hearth & Vine
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 107
Nob Hill
Drinks
Ora et Labora Wine Shop and Vinum Lounge Event Space
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 94
Nob Hill
Drinks
Friendship Vietnamese Kitchen x Stem Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 86
Nob Hill
Drinks
Grandma's Secret
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 62
Find it
1524 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 62 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Grandma's Secret.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Contact
Site Maps
Nob Hill
Drinks
Grandma's Secret
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 61
Nob Hill
Drinks
The Old Portland Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 60
Nob Hill
Drinks
Side Eye
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 55
Nob Hill
Drinks
Hey Luigi Cocktail & Pasta Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 51
Wheelchair access
Find it
2175 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR 97210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Hey Luigi Cocktail & Pasta Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 9:30 PM
Wed3 to 9:30 PM
Thu3 to 9:30 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
Call Site Maps
Nob Hill
Activity
Bamboo Forest in Hoyt Arboretum
Botanical garden★ 4.3 · 40
Wheelchair access
Find it
148 SW Fischer Ln, Portland, OR 97205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 40 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bamboo Forest in Hoyt Arboretum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 AM to 10 PM
Tue5 AM to 10 PM
Wed5 AM to 10 PM
Thu5 AM to 10 PM
Fri5 AM to 10 PM
Sat5 AM to 10 PM
Sun5 AM to 10 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
Call Site Maps

Nob Hill

Nob Hill by the numbers

Local date spots

Escape Games PDX

Salt & Straw

Hoyt Arboretum

The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum

Pope House Bourbon Lounge

Pittock Acres Park Viewpoint

Redwood Observation Deck

The Solo Club

Jo Bar & Rotisserie

Kate's Ice Cream

Bar Diane

Domaine Serene Wine Lounge Portland

Muse Winebar

45th Parallel Wines

Hearth & Vine

Ora et Labora Wine Shop and Vinum Lounge Event Space

Friendship Vietnamese Kitchen x Stem Wine Bar

Grandma's Secret

Grandma's Secret

The Old Portland Wine Bar

Side Eye

Hey Luigi Cocktail & Pasta Bar

Bamboo Forest in Hoyt Arboretum

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