Portland restaurants: 7 new spots to try this May

This spring Portland’s neighborhood dining map gained several new entries: a food-cart pod with a full bar, a brewing taproom, a string of specialized eateries and the successor to a closed pizzeria. These openings add fresh options across the city and reshape where people can meet, drink and eat locally right now.

On Northeast Fremont, a new cart pod called Fremont Garage has begun taking shape as a communal dining spot with indoor seating, outdoor tables and a full-service bar pouring beer, cocktails and mocktails. The pod — a nod to the site’s history as an auto shop — plans to host eight carts once all vendors finish moving in; early arrivals include Rayal Indian Cuisine and Wolf’s Head Burgers & Malts. (4403 NE Fremont Street)

Prince Coffee expanded into Overlook in mid-May, bringing its signature espresso and tea menu plus a curated selection of natural wines. The new location follows the chain’s format of daytime coffee and breakfast fare shifting toward small evening plates and wine service during aperitivo hours. (1936 N Killingsworth Street)

In Woodlawn, brewer Steve Beaudoin — known for his work at Fracture Brewing — opened a public taproom for his new project, Tiny Giants Brewing, on April 25. The space combines indoor and outdoor seating with colorful murals and a rotating tap list that includes a West Coast IPA called Wolf Hologram, alongside guest pours. Nearby options such as Tamale Boy and Ranch Pizza make it easy to pair a pint with nearby food. (6719 NE 18th Avenue)

The former Gracie’s Apizza location in St. Johns has already turned over to a new operator: Harmonies Pizza & Ice Cream launched on May 21 under Will Fain of Handsome Pizza and Seastar Bakery. The menu centers on wood-fired standards — cheese, pepperoni, margherita and white pizzas — plus weekly specials and a retained favorite, the Gracie’s Tomato Pie. Salads, marinated olives and housemade ice cream finish the menu. (7304 N Leavitt Avenue)

Just weeks after cocktail-and-dessert spot Libre closed, the Hosford-Abernethy space reopened as Ring Ding Ding on May 8. Led by Nan Chaison (Norah, Mestizo), the Thai-influenced bar highlights playful, colorful cocktails using ingredients like pandan and lychee and will feature a rotating food program with guest chefs; the launch series includes a Trinidadian and Panamanian pop-up from Jahquari Greene called the Mad Man. (2601 SE Clinton Street)

In North Tabor, the Trela team added a casual sibling to their restaurant: Greek Street opened May 5 next door to Trela Greek Kitchen, serving quick Greek street-food staples — gyros, lamb burgers, salads and mezze — in a space with both indoor and outdoor seating for grab-and-go lunches. (6010 NE Glisan Street)

The Hollywood neighborhood picked up a new gathering place when Hollywood Q Food Hall began serving a mix of vendors, with a formal grand opening scheduled for May 30. Offerings span Venezuelan arepas, sushi, Mexican dishes and Mediterranean kebabs; Spotlight Brewing Company operates a draft counter inside the hall. (4035 NE Sandy Boulevard)

What this cluster of openings means for Portlanders is practical and immediate: more neighborhood-level dining choices, additional late-afternoon and evening options for wine and beer, and new communal spaces where gatherings can happen outside traditional sit-down restaurants. For people tracking local food trends, these spots underscore a continued appetite for hybrid hospitality formats — cart pods, food halls and small-format bars — that prioritize flexibility and community use.

• Fremont Garage (Beaumont-Wilshire) — New cart pod with eight stalls and a full bar. 4403 NE Fremont St.
• Prince Coffee (Overlook) — Coffee, tea and natural wine in a sleek new location. 1936 N Killingsworth St.
• Tiny Giants Brewing (Woodlawn) — Taproom now open to the public after months of production. 6719 NE 18th Ave.
• Harmonies Pizza & Ice Cream (St. Johns) — Wood-fired pizzas and housemade ice cream replacing former pizzeria. 7304 N Leavitt Ave.
• Ring Ding Ding (Hosford-Abernethy) — Thai-leaning cocktail bar with rotating chef pop-ups. 2601 SE Clinton St.
• Greek Street (North Tabor) — Fast-casual Greek street food next to Trela. 6010 NE Glisan St.
• Hollywood Q Food Hall (Hollywood) — Multi-vendor food hall with brewing counter; grand opening May 30. 4035 NE Sandy Blvd.

For neighborhood residents and visitors, these openings provide immediate new destinations for weekday lunches, evening drinks and casual weekend meetups. Keep an eye on vendor rosters and pop-up schedules — several of these places are introducing rotating offerings that change the dining options week to week.