Overview

The Division Street Corridor is Portland's hottest restaurant row. From SE 11th to 50th, Division Street is packed with James Beard-recognized restaurants, innovative food carts, craft cocktail bars, and wine shops. It's the epicenter of Portland's nationally-acclaimed dining scene, where world-class chefs experiment alongside casual neighborhood joints. The corridor passes through several distinct residential areas with a mix of Craftsman bungalows and modern infill development.

History

Division Street was originally part of the Oregon Trail route — the road that settlers used to enter Portland from the east. It takes its name from being the dividing line between the Donation Land Claims of early settlers. For much of the 20th century, Division was a modest commercial corridor serving the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The transformation began in the late 1990s when chefs discovered the wide streets, cheap rents, and abundant parking. One by one, acclaimed restaurants opened — starting with Pok Pok (which put Portland's Thai food scene on the map) followed by a wave of James Bear-decorated establishments. Today, Division is arguably Portland's most important dining destination.

Highlights

The highest concentration of James Beard Award-winning restaurants in Portland
Division Street food cart pods serving cuisines from around the world
Tree-lined streets with beautifully preserved Craftsman bungalows
Rich wine bar and craft cocktail scene
Ladd's Addition — a historic circular planned neighborhood with rose gardens
Just a short walk from the Hawthorne District and Central Eastside

Top Attractions

Ladd's Addition — A historic planned neighborhood with diagonal streets, four small rose gardens, and a central park.
Division Street Dining — Considered Portland's best restaurant corridor, with dozens of acclaimed eateries from farm-to-table to ramen.
Revolution Hall — A music venue, bar, and rooftop hangout in a converted historic school building.

Parks & Green Spaces

🌲 Ladd's Addition Rose Gardens

Four diamond-shaped rose gardens at the intersections of Ladd's Addition — a beautiful historic planned neighborhood.

🌲 Colonel Summers Park

A 7-acre park with sports fields, a playground, and a community garden.

🌲 Clinton Park

A 2-acre neighborhood park with a playground and basketball court.

🌲 Hosford Park

A small park with a playground and lawn area adjacent to Hosford Middle School.

🌲 Creston Park

A 19-acre park with a pond, sports fields, and walking paths a short bike ride away.

Things to Do

✦ 🍽️ Division Street Food Crawl

Walk Division from 11th to 50th and eat at the city's most acclaimed restaurants — from Kachka to Langbaan.

✦ 🌹 Stroll Ladd's Addition

Explore this unique circular planned neighborhood with four rose gardens and historic homes.

✦ 🍸 Craft Cocktails

Division is home to some of Portland's best cocktail bars — try Clyde Common or Expatriate.

✦ 🎵 Revolution Hall Rooftop

Catch a show at this venue in a converted school, then enjoy rooftop drinks with a view.

✦ 🌮 Division Street Food Carts

Several food cart pods cluster along Division, offering everything from Mexican to Korean to Middle Eastern.

✦ 🛍️ Shop at Central Eastside

Just across 12th Ave, the Central Eastside offers vintage shopping, design studios, and maker spaces.

Food Carts & Dining

Several pods along Division, including the Division Street Cart Pod and 28th Avenue pod

Division Street Corridor