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Midnight mass-ively hungry 🍔

Eateries open late in Portland
People eating in a dim restaurant in the evening.
Wine + dine during evenings at Hey Love. | Photo via PDXtoday
We’ve all been here before: it’s late at night, the sandwich you had for lunch is basically ancient history, and your stomach is growling like a wild animal. But where to eat?

Rather than visiting another Taco Bell drive-thru — we’ve got you covered with 13 eateries that are open late in Portland.

Hours listed are businesses’ latest closing times — check links for full schedules.

🍽️ Dine in
  • Mox Boarding House, 1938 W Burnside St. | Closes at 12 a.m. every day | Dinner + tabletop games
  • Sunrice, 2133 SE 11th Ave. | Closes at 12 a.m. Mon.-Sat. | Filipino-fusion comfort food
  • Bottle Rocket, 1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd. | Closes at 12 a.m. every day | Hamburger meals
  • Matador, 4111 N. Williams Ave. | Closes at 2 a.m. Fri. + Sat. | Mexican cuisine + street tacos
  • LoveVerona Pizza & Pasta, 540 SW College St. | Closes at 2 a.m. Mon.-Sat. | How ‘bout a slice?
🥡 Take it to-go
  • Small Pharoah’s, 340 SW Fifth St. | Open 24/7 | Falafels + gyros
  • Cartopia Food Carts, 1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd. | Closes at 12 a.m. every day | Thai street food, Belgian-style fries, fruit cups, and more
  • Thai Champa, 938 E. Burnside St. | Closes at 3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. | Curry chicken with rice + spring rolls
  • Master Philly Cheesesteaks, 600 SE 146th Ave. | Closes at 4 a.m. every day | Need we say more?
🍻 Bottoms up
  • Hale Pele, 2733 NE Broadway | Closes at 12 a.m. | It’s getting Tiki in here
  • O’Dear Bar & Grill, 10810 NE Sandy Blvd. | Closes at 1 a.m. every day | Stuffed jalapeños, Korean cauliflower bites, burgers, and more
  • Roadside Attraction, 1000 SE 12th Ave. | Closes at 1 a.m. every day | Dark dive with trinkets galore
  • Hey Love, 920 E. Burnside St. | Closes 1 a.m. on Fri.-Sat. | Summer-themed cocktails in plant paradise

If you are out on the town past your bedtime, and the cravings strike, what is your go-to spot for a bite or beverage?
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  • Holiday Gala | Friday, Dec. 2 | 5-8 p.m. | Various locations in Multnomah Village | Free | Bundle up and head to this charming neighborhood for its annual holiday tree lighting, festive music, hot chocolate, holiday shopping and even an appearance by Santa.
Saturday, Dec. 3
  • 75th Anniversary Model Railroad Show | Saturday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club, 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland | $5-$25 | All aboard for this peek into “one of Portland’s most closely kept secrets” where you’ll see the club’s new 60-ft-by-70-ft model railroad layout of Portland and the Columbia Gorge in the 1950s.
  • Wreckers vs. Rose City Wreckers vs. Crows with Egos | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 7 p.m. | Rose City Rollers, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland | $15 | Rose City’s raucous and rowdy rollers will put on a show against the team from Washington County.
Sunday, Dec. 4
  • Sensory-Friendly Santa | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Vancouver Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver | Prices vary | This is an opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a visit and private photo session with St. Nick in a calming environment before the mall opens to the public.
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Bundle up and brrring the family

Winter Festival at Silver Falls State Park
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With a bit of magic, Silver Falls State Park becomes a winter wonderland. In each roaring waterfall, you’ll see Santa’s beard, and just a sprinkle of imagination reveals colorful baubles hanging from the evergreen trees.

Families can enjoy even more hands-on holiday fun at the park during its Winter Festival. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11, staff and volunteers will host guided walks, where guests will learn about animal tracks and how waterfalls change in the winter. Visit the picnic shelters to build bird nesting boxes and bird feeders, or create your own wreath.

All of these free activities (a $5 parking permit is required) will take place at the South Falls day-use area, except for the gingerbread cookie decorating. That will be located at nearby Smith Creek Village, which is also hosting holiday-themed dinner each evening (reservations are required).
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