Pizzicato Gourmet Pizza PSU
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1708 SW 6th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201

Kelly M. writes: While Pizza Schmizza is the local chain decked out in bright colors and well stocked with pinball and arcade games, Pizzacatto is our gourmet local chain that takes themselves seriously enough to have an extensive wine list and put artichokes on…

Lauro Kitchen
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3377 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

marki v. writes: Ok, this is it. I am not going to a restaurant with high expectations any more.

Vitaly Paley, David Machado, Cathy Whims, Greg Higgins and Christopher Israel are some big names in PDX food scene.
So it wasn't wrong on my part to go to Lauro with high…

Sellwood Cycle Repair
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7639 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: Sellwood Cycle is hands down my all-time favorite bike shop in the whole city.    Their motto, "What a Bunch of Jerks!" pokes fun at the snobbery that taints most bike shops, and yet they manage to counterbalance being down to earth with being…

La Sirenita
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

8029 SE 17th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202

Ryan H. writes: I'm from Southern California.  I have toured all the taquerias in town looking for a place that will do it So-Cal style perfectly - I'm not joking.  If you want to order a burrito the So-CaL way, you come here.  NOT TO THE NORTHEAST LOCATION - Only…

John Street Cafe
Neighborhood: St. Johns, North Portland

8338 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203

Nelson W. writes: We got there at 8:35 on a Sunday morning.  We were told to expect a wait.   I guess a wait means 10 minutes.  Not really a big deal.  There were many more people outside when we left, so I can see the need to expect a bit of sidewalk time.

As someone…

E-San Thai Cuisine
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Old Town

133 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Ryan N. writes: Hunger wakes our protagonist, Ryan N., from his cubicle stupor. Bored with the same-ol'-same-ol' lunch options he boldly takes action. "Need Thai" he thinks. Our hero, empowered with his decision, begins furiously pecking at his keyboard.

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Paddy's Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

65 SW Yamhill St
Portland, OR 97204

Michelle H. writes: Paddy's is one of those places you only go to because everyone else wants to go.  Nothing about it stands out, even if they do have a huge wall of booze.  Sure it's pretty and massive, but there has to be more to it than that to make me want to go…

Huber's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

411 SW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Laura N. writes: Umm...they light your drinks on FIRE.

What part of that doesn't deserve at LEAST 4-stars?

(maybe the $9 part? ok...one star off)

FIRE, people...fire.

Blue Olive
Neighborhood: Beaumont, Northeast Portland

4627 NE Fremont St
Portland, OR 97212

Mike S. writes: I usually am not that big of a fan of Mediterranean food, but The Blue Olive is one of those places that I would be happy to make an exception for.  The plates are perfectly sized - not over-sized "American" portions, but not skimpy either - just the…

Hama Sushi
Neighborhood: Hollywood, Northeast Portland

4232 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97213

wanugee N. writes: Great summer night in the Hollywood District of Portland that is inexpensive:

1. Go to Hama Sushi. The sushi is very good and inexpensive for the quality you get. The restaurant is small, clean, Japanese owned, and mostly Japanese staff, including the…

Yen Ha
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

6820 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97213

Jenny H. writes: I stopped eating the beef in 1989 due to a cosmic collision involving my personal discovery of Morrissey/the Smiths (meat is murder) and being obsessed with this really cool vegetarian girl in eighth-grade Social Studies. While my vegetarianism has…

Cosmic Monkey Comics
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

5335 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97213

Jacob G. writes: Sweet, a cool comic book store! That's all I needed to see to like this place. It's a pretty big store and they have lots of indie titles alongside more well-known comics. Manga fans will like this place, too, because of the large wall of manga near…

Fife
Neighborhood: Beaumont, Northeast Portland

4440 NE Fremont St
Portland, OR 97213

Laura N. writes: I agree with Bob S - with so many amazing options in Portland, 5-stars can easily become a run-of-the mill occurrence!

But all five were completely deserved.

My family choose Fife for the big 'ol family graduation celebration - and celebrate we did!…

Columbia Art & Drafting Supply
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

1515 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214

Michael A. writes: In a bunch of ways, I like Columbia better then Art Media. I love AM, but sometimes there is a kind of hipster-haughtiness going on. Columbia is more of a meat and potato's kind of art supply store. They have a great selection of art and drafting…

Three Friends Coffee House
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

201 SE 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Of all the coffee shops I frequent in Portland, Three Friends has the most diverse clientele.  That diversity, in combination with it's coziness and good hours (open til 10 in a city that shuts down early!) will make you want to be a local here.  

In…

Meat
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

2250 E. Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: At first glance this small and independently-owned pet shop would appear to peddle your typical offerings of supplies, toys, and accessories.

Meat, however, is also advocating for raw-foods diets for your pets, and most of its business is raw pet…

Bagdad Theater & Pub
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Chrissy S. writes: I'm currently obsessed with The Bagdad.  Yes, it's McMenamins, so you kinda know what you're in for, but it's the atmosphere that really makes this place. Sit under the neon red lights of the patio and order a locally brewed beer and a great burger…

Back Stage Bar at the Bagdad
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3702 S.E. Hawthorne
Portland, OR 97214

Elizabeth E. writes: Great vibe in this kickin bar which is tucked away slightly off the beaten-path that is Hawthorne.  

McMenamin's are always a good time, especially when you have pool tables and the tallest ceilings ever - which also means tall walls with cool murals…

Really Good Stuff
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Ladd's Addition

1322 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Michelle B. writes: This place does, in fact, have really good stuff.

Besides the really good stuff, they also have a fantastically cluttered and dusty atmosphere which makes finding things quite the adventure. They have the obligatory cute cat that wants you to play…

Citybikes Worker's Cooperative
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

1914 SE Ankeny St
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Portland has every reason to croon about it's bike-ability and collectively run and owned cycling shops like Citybike are the crux of the community.  Citybikes divides into two shops--the 20th and Ankeny location is the hub for parts, repairs, and…

Dog House Restaurant
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

2845 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214

stephen l. writes: A hot dog stand in the middle of a hippie grocery store parking lot. Fucking brilliant. Standing there eating an unhealthy mess of meat and sulfites while a bunch of smug, pretentious, "health nuts" are buying over-priced lentils and beans puts a…

Moon & Sixpence British Pub
Neighborhood: Hollywood, Northeast Portland

2014 NE 42nd Ave
Portland, OR 97213

Melinda B. writes: Eating British food with weird names is a fun game to play.  It's kind of like Russian Roulette, but with your stomach!  Is that pudding really made out of blood?  Do they have blood-pudding-pops on the Isles?  Why the hell do they have to call…

Rotture
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

315 SE 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Krista T. writes: I totally forgot about this place.  It's great.

Let me tell you about my first trip to the unpronouncable Rotture:

Nerd- is- the- new- cool looking guy approached me and said "Hey, do you wanna chicken fight?"

Me: "Umm, yeah, I guess I'm not cool…

J & M's Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District, Lower Burnside

537 SE Ash St
Portland, OR 97214

Rusty M. writes: We went to J&M's based on the lyrical review by Jenny H. and were not disappointed.  Loved the mug rack.  Loved the self-serve coffee and water.  Loved the baguette-slices french toast.  Loved the special scramble.  Loved the berries on the side.…

Floyd's Coffee Shop
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

1502 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR 97214

lisa g. writes: I discovered Floyd's when my kid was a mere baby -- he'd fall asleep in the carseat, in winter, just when I NEEDED coffee. I typically like going to coffeeshops for the atmosphere as well as the drinks, but this was a time when only a drive-through…

Stumptown Annex
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3352 SE Belmont Street
Portland, OR 97214

Danielle K. writes: I was supposed to meet my client today at Pied Cow. It was closed.

We instead met at the Stumptown down the street. While the coffee is almost never disappointing, the decibels were too much for us to talk over in a civilized fashion, so we moved next…

Sapphire Hotel
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Mt. Tabor, Hawthorne

5008 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215

Laura N. writes: Am I in Asia?
Am I in Amsterdam?
Am I in Love?
Am I in Fatuated?

I am definitely checking yes to all of the above - and had a special someone asked me if we should "get a room," I probably would have been saying yes to that too after merely walking…

Pad Thai Kitchen
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

2309 SE Belmont St.
Portland, OR 97215

Cathy C. writes: Pad Thai Kitchen has fantastic curries! As are the noodle dishes and Tom Kah soup. I think that consistently Pad Thai Kitchen serves amazing food. The staff can be entertaining as well. The owner (I think she is the owner)  is a very interesting…

Jaciva's Bakery & Chocolate
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4733 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215

Nicole R. writes: Jaciva is totally overwhelming!  When Paul and I walked in there was a long line at the counter that was somewhat blocking our view of all the treats.  But WOW.....when we finally got to check out the counter, I was in awe!  Row after row of…

Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

8005 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97215

Nicole R. writes: Hmmm, I am so confused by all of the glowing reviews.  The food was OK, not great by any means.  The service was quite bad.  There was a wait when we got there, which is fine, it was late in the evening on a weekend night but geez, the folks that…

Beaterville Cafe
Neighborhood: North Portland

2201 N Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97217

tinna h. writes: Before I knew of Yelp [Can you imagine LBY or Life Before Yelp!?], finding a place to eat in a city unknown was quite the task. Now if I'm ever in some random city, I can just do a search here, and VOILA! And if nothing shows up? Time to get…

5th Quadrant
Neighborhood: Mississippi

3901-B N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97255

Krista T. writes: This is what Mcmen's USED to be like.  

Speciality beers, good service and GREAT food (yes, I swear people, there was a time when Mcmens had good food).

I've been hearing that the burger is pretty much the best ever.  Well, apparently its so good that…

Bipartisan Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

7901 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97215

Beth M. writes: Deeeee-licious Stumptown coffee, beautiful pastries and pies, fun and funky atmosphere, WiFi and comfy couches.... hell, I don't need anything else in life, really.  

They are extremely kid-friendly there.  And someday, when I have kids, I'll be glad…

Annie Bloom's Books
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Multnomah Village

7834 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Stanley T. writes: Chad got it right about the staff. I was hanging out in Annie Bloom's, browsing and killing time, and overheard an exchange between staff and a customer looking for a particular book, the title of which she could not recall. The customer described…

Otto & Anita's European Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Multnomah Village

3025 SW Canby St
Portland, OR 97219

Nathan B. writes: There is not alot of places like this anymore... restaurant is FAMILY!!!  MOM and DAD cook, their daughter waits the tables, and the grandkids will keep your glasses full and the table cleared of empty plates.

HOWEVER, it will be the food that sends…

Black Hole Body Piercing
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

2946 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR 97232

Lauren K. writes: Let's just be honest, shall we?  I'm a big wuss.  

But when I got my piercing done here, the staff was exceptionally kind, patient and caring.  It didn't really make the pain any better, but it's *sort* of entertaining to have some tattooed, pierced,…

Beulahland
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

118 NE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97232

Ryan N. writes: Why oh why don't you accept debit cards???

Did you miss that memo Beulaland? Debit cards are the new cash.  And please... stop with your "each time we run a card we are charged an exorbitant fee." You know what a REAL exorbitant fee is? The sketchy…

L'astra - CLOSED
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Lower Burnside, Northeast Portland

22 NE 7th Ave
Portland, OR 97232

Laleh E. writes: I would love to take my boyfriend out on a date here!!

L'astra is one of those places that you always remember going to.  I went here with four Portland-ites, and we had a great time drinking wine and champagne with our meal.  The walls are painted…