Pearl District

downtown loft · 97209

The Pearl was warehouses, then galleries, then lofts costing what a small house in Gresham costs. Now it is all three at once, stacked into brick blocks where the elevator opens onto someone's kitchen. Density is the selling point and the trap. Walk out for coffee at nine, walk out for a nightcap at midnight, do not own a car. The tradeoff: thin walls, thinner privacy, and First Thursday crowds treating your stoop like a gallery annex. Dating here means you both probably live within six blocks. Convenient. Also unsubtle when it ends.

11,050

singles 22–50

55%

male

$59,359

median income

$1,690

median rent

The data

Pearl District by the numbers

Pearl District runs male-heavy, about 55% men to 45% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Pearl District is about $59,400.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Oregon registers voters by party, and where Pearl District 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 Pearl District pays about $1,690 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 11,100 Pearl District residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

24 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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24 spots across Pearl District

Pearl District
Dining
Andina
Peruvian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 3,543
Pearl District
Drinks
Brix Tavern - Pearl
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 2,164
Pearl District
Dining
Mediterranean Exploration Company
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,562
Pearl District
Dining
Piattino
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,315
Pearl District
Activity
Mox Boarding House
Board game club★ 4.7 · 1,291
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1938 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,291 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mox Boarding House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pearl District
Drinks
Teardrop Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,191
Pearl District
Dining
Life Of Riley Tavern
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.2 · 992
Pearl District
Cafés
Miss Oz Ice Cream & Dessert
Ice cream shop★ 4.5 · 847
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1105 NW Johnson St, Portland, OR 97209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 847 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Miss Oz Ice Cream & Dessert.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
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Pearl District
Dining
Mucca Osteria
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 828
Pearl District
Activity
Movement Portland
Rock climbing gym★ 4.7 · 825
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1405 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 825 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Movement Portland.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 11 PM
Tue6 AM to 11 PM
Wed6 AM to 11 PM
Thu6 AM to 11 PM
Fri6 AM to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 4 PM
Sun8 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pearl District
Activity
Low Brow Lounge
Lounge bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 744
Pearl District
Dining
Janken
Asian fusion restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 704
Pearl District
Dining
Dolly Olive
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 599
Pearl District
Cafés
The Cookie Dough Café
Dessert shop★ 4.2 · 581
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
120 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 581 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Cookie Dough Café.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 9 PM
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed12:30 to 9 PM
Thu12:30 to 10 PM
Fri12:30 to 10:30 PM
Sat12:30 to 10:30 PM
Sun12:30 to 10 PM
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pearl District
Activity
Wilf's Restaurant & Jazz Bar at Union Station
Jazz club$$$$★ 4.2 · 578
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
800 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 578 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wilf's Restaurant & Jazz Bar at Union Station.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat5 to 9:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pearl District
Dining
Allora
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 552
Pearl District
Dining
República
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 516
Pearl District
Dining
Arden Restaurant Portland
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 480
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
417 NW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 480 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Arden Restaurant Portland.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pearl District
Drinks
Silk Road
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 365
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1230 NW Hoyt St B, Portland, OR 97209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 365 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Silk Road.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 1:30 AM
Sat4 PM to 1:30 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pearl District
Activity
Portland Comedy Theater - Home of ComedySportz
Comedy club★ 4.8 · 220
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Pearl District
Drinks
Fools and horses
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 197
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
226 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 197 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fools and horses.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
Sun4 to 11 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pearl District
Activity
Japanese American Museum of Oregon
History museum★ 4.8 · 138
Wheelchair access
Find it
411 NW Flanders St Ste 100, Portland, OR 97209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 138 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Japanese American Museum of Oregon.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10 AM to 4 PM
Thu10 AM to 4 PM
Fri10 AM to 4 PM
Sat10 AM to 4 PM
Sun11 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pearl District
Drinks
Secret Grove
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 120
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1425A NW Flanders St, Portland, OR 97209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 120 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Secret Grove.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 PM to 12:30 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Site Maps
Pearl District
Cafés
Bonta Gelato - Pearl District
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 87
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
207 NW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 87 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bonta Gelato - Pearl District.
Estimate — adjust$
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 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 to 10 AM, 12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps

Pearl District

Pearl District by the numbers

Local date spots

Andina

Brix Tavern - Pearl

Mediterranean Exploration Company

Piattino

Mox Boarding House

Teardrop Lounge

Life Of Riley Tavern

Miss Oz Ice Cream & Dessert

Mucca Osteria

Movement Portland

Low Brow Lounge

Janken

Dolly Olive

The Cookie Dough Café

Wilf's Restaurant & Jazz Bar at Union Station

Allora

República

Arden Restaurant Portland

Silk Road

Portland Comedy Theater - Home of ComedySportz

Fools and horses

Japanese American Museum of Oregon

Secret Grove

Bonta Gelato - Pearl District

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