Walking Distance from Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront

[momadamsa]

We've got our plans narrowed down. Arriving PDX about 5:30 on a Saturday evening. We plan to get our baggage and rental car, then check in at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront.

We'd like suggestions for simple food, carnivore and vegetarian, within a block or two.
Since we have an unpredictable schedule, reservation-making would be complicated.

Thanks for your help.

[SauceSupreme]

Also within walking distance will be the street car.

Since it's not the rainy off-season in a down economy I doubt reservations would be needed at any place other than a Sel Gris or a Le Pigeon.

[momadamsa]

Public transport - what a concept!

[Leonardo]

Yes it sure is a concept! On 4th Ave you can catch a bus for free into the heart of downtown, where you'll find our fabled foodcarts.

[SauceSupreme]

I meant since it *is* the rainy off-season

[Mallory]

Sigh, all nine months of it.

[Leonardo]

Best close places are Carafe, Murata, and Veritable Quandary. Remember that PDX blocks are small. More casual would be Hot Pot City a Taiwanese place, a little further away at 1975 SW 1st which is south of you. Of course, everyone has his own idea of "walking distance"...

[Mallory]

What Leonardo said.

Maybe consider Higgins, although it's more than a block or two. They have or will make you a veg dish that will impress no doubt. They are a little north in price compared to the aforementioned. Sitting in the bar is possible without resvos.