Hip Chicks Do Wine
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

4510 SE 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Bob G. writes: Nary a bad wine in the bunch.  The Wine Bunny series (Blanc, Blush and Rouge) are all decent and _relatively_ cheap.  They have another series (Bad Girl Blanc, Riot Girl Rose and Drop Dead Red) that fit into the same category. The standard whites are…

Sanfelipe Taqueria
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

6221 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Larry H. writes: It's funny how once a place gets good business, they raise prices and the food quality goes down. Wait, that's not funny, that sucks the life out of you. San Felipe used to have huge burritos for $4.99. Now they have small burritos for $5.99. They…

Adobe Rose Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

1634 SE Bybee Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

Nic Z. writes: Hmmm, I am not quite sure what to make of Adobe Rose Cafe.  Was our food good?  yes.  Were there a lot of healthy options and vegetarian options on the menu?  yes.  Was the place packed with folks waiting the entire time we were there?  yes.  Did the…

Papaya Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7202 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Kelldicott D. writes: I have to confess, I'm a junky for their Tom Kha Gai (I have them make it VERY spicy) and salad rolls with peanut sauce. I frequently call in and get THAT dynamic duo of items as a To-Go order. It's pretty stellar, especially if you've got a bit of a…

Saigon Kitchen SE
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3829 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

Adam R. writes: Given the fact that this is a Thai and Vietnamese restaurant, I wouldn't expect to even actually order pho here, instead choosing a restaurant that spotlights the fact that they serve "PHO"! Being a strict vegetarian also removes my need to try pho…

Schondecken Coffee Roasters
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

6720 SE 16th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: Despite it's location within the southern sliver of Portland, Schondecken seems to think of itself as being the only coffee shop in some anonymous small town.  While the ambiance appears dated and antiquated in a quaint and endearing way, the owners…

Scottish Country Shop
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

1450 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

Jacob G. writes: I was on a search for the elusive Jaffa Cakes when I received word that they were available at this shop. YES.
Primarily dealing with Scottish things (kilts and the like), there's a nice selection of UK food items. Other than Jaffa Cakes, there's…

Stickers Asian Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

6808 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: Stickers is an "Asian" restaurant--a general term that indicate a hodgepodge of cuisines.  Here you'll find Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese fused into one menu.   The dumplings and pot stickers are good and the restaurant is well decorated to create a…

Marsee Baking
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

1625 SE Bybee Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

Tabitha R. writes: Since I'm not the biggest fan of baked goods ... I probably shouldn't be writing about a bakery ... but I like this place well enough.

It's in our 'hood and I'm pretty sure hubby goes there for bagel sandwiches for lunch ... one day I joined him.

The…

Pastini Pastaria
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2027 SE Division
Portland, OR 97202

Tabitha R. writes: We were actually planning to go another restaurant ... but they were closed. SO we went into this place with low expectations ... and were pleasantly surprised.

They have an extensive menu -- separated by ingredient. So if you want beef or chicken or…

Skybox Pub & Grill
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7981 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Brice B. writes: My boss and I have a tradition of meeting at the Skybox once a month for beers and work-related discussions.

There are two great things about this:

1.  The Skybox is a nice, smoke-free joint that serves a bunch of beer.  The staff is pretty friendly,…

Rake Art Gallery
Neighborhood: Old Town

325 NW 6th
Portland, OR 97202

Steven M. writes: I have been following the Rake gallery and the ideas behind its concept. Their mission goes deeper than the surface of area, its wall, the art, the individuals, and the gallery's life expectancy. There is an element that is found in the events that…

Alessandro's
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

301 SW Morrison St
Portland, OR 97204

Jon F. writes: One of my favorite standby places - you can always get in and the food is excellent.  Alessandros is the finest Italian restaurant in a parking garage in all of Portland!  The tortellini side dish is excellent.  Try any of the veal dishes you won't…

West Side Athletic Club
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

555 SW Oak St
Portland, OR 97204

Tal N. writes: I really liked this place it was smaller the people were very friendly and the price was average. If I hadn't found a better gym closer to home I would have went here.

Cookie Cabana
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

555 SW Oak St
Portland, OR 97204

Courtney D. writes: Cookies are MIA but good salad bar

I went to this place for obvious reasons (or so I thought) to try their cookies but was disappointed to find hardly any here at all. I have no idea why it's called the Cookie Cabana and would have been more upset by…

Photographic Image Gallery
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Old Town

79 SW Oak St
Portland, OR 97204

T-Bone L. writes: Some beautiful landscapes were featured in front.  In the rear is stuff you have probably seen before including  lots of rock n roll photos.

Paradise Pen Company
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

700 SW 5th Ave
Pioneer Place Mall, Ste 2080
Portland, OR 97204

Kate F. writes: Small store with a nice selection of pens and their accouterments.  They also sell some fancy attache cases, which I wish I could afford.  I own a slightly pricey pen, and this is the place I go to buy refill cartridges.  The staff will watch you…

Rovente Pizzaria
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

512 SW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR 97204

Wendy C. writes: So, I'm new to downtown lunch culture. In previous lives, I've brown-bagged it to work 9 days out of 10, so the options out my new office door come noon-time seem overwhelming. The novelty wore off this week, and roaming around cluelessly spending…

Something Silver
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

700 SW 5th Ave
suite 1600
Portland, OR 97204

Will L. writes: My inner "Guido" got the better of me. You'd think that growing up in L.A., a continent away from my Italian cousins, I wouldn't feel any desire to wear my top two shirt buttons unbuttoned, and have a chain with a medallion hanging down. (Somehow I…

Todai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

Pioneer Place
340 SW Morrison St, Ste 4305
Portland, OR 97204

Sangorama s. writes: I really don't like buffets. I think I'm like the only Korean in the world who doesn't do the whole buffet thing - well my wife doesn't like em either so that's like two Korean in the world...maybe even like the universe. Next time you're in a buffet…

Webtrends
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

851 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Sarah O. writes: I use this program daily.  The amount of information they give you can be overwhelming.

I'm not an analytics expert. I actually detest numbers. They make me nervous. They're so... untrustworthy. This is why I probably ended up in a marketing position…

Mama Mia Trattoria
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

439 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Josh O. writes: Another downtown gem, Mama Mia's was the best Southern Italian cooking that I've had yet in Portland (my own family's excluded, of course).  Grandma Mary's Sunday Gravy was a meatlovers delight - MAYBE as good as the same dish from Gino's in Sellwood…

Madison's On Fifth
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1211 SW 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Dr B. writes: And, it's breaking my heart: due to leasing issues with the building it was housed in, Madison's is closed.  Dang.

My previous review:
Madison's had some bad times last year, but I'm happy to report things are improved.

There's a new chef in town and he…

Regal Pioneer Place
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

340 SW Morrison
Portland, OR 97204

Krista T. writes: This is a regal theater at the top of the Pioneer Place Mall. The circular escalators are kind of fun to take all the way upstairs, but once you get up there, its just a theater.
The movies they play are pop culture current and big budget. The…

The Bullpen
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Goose Hollow

1730 SW Taylor St
Portland, OR 97205

Jay F. writes: When it comes to dive bars, you've really got to leave any high expectations at the door.  But even with all the patronage The Bullpen has had from me over the past five years, I can't attribute it to much of anything other than location.  It's…

Starbucks Coffee
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

712 SW Salmon St
Portland, OR 97205

Krista T. writes: Yes the lattes are far too sweet, yes the scones have an excessive amount of fat, but sometimes....ocassionaly, a girl just need a shot.
Big up to the really fun crew of this location for getting me in and out of there in under four minutes despite…

Starbucks Coffee
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

720 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205

Alyssa P. writes: The cool thing about this Starbucks is that its walls are just big pieces of glass, so it's really great for people-watching and feeling as if you're a part of the action in Pioneer Square.

The environment, though, is not conducive to studying or…

Mercantile
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

735 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205

Krista T. writes: so this place is not for me. it looks like the kinda place where a mom shops - except my mom has cuter clothes than me. maybe an older aunt that recently came into money. or something like that. they carry great, classic brands like burberry and…

Spartacus
Neighborhood: Downtown

300 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205

Kate F. writes: You know what I like in a sex shop?  Cleanliness, good lighting, and cool staff.  Spartacus has all these things in spades.  They're a bit on the pricey side and sometimes don't have as great a stock as they should (you're out of Hitachi Magic Wands?…

Roberto's Homemade Ice Cream Galleria Downtown
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

921 SW Morrison St
Portland, OR 97205

miriam b. writes: works only when you are tired, grumpy and want to cool down.

Mayas Tacqueria
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1000 SW Morrison St
Portland, OR 97205

Andrew C. writes: Gabe and I spotted this place on the way to an elite event pre-game dinner at Habibi. It looked like the real deal so we took mental notes and kept walking.

Enter a lazy sunday http://farm3.static.fl... and a few minute MAX ride and we were walking in…

Pazzo Ristorante
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

627 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205

Tim O. writes: This was the perfect solution to subpar room service selection that Hotel Lucia was offering us. I called Lucia's front desk for Pazzo's number, placed my order with Pazzo and 10 minutes later, we were eating a delicious pizza in our nice hotel bed.…

Galleria Downtown Shopping Office Plaza
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

921 SW Morrison St
Portland, OR 97205

miriam b. writes: better than going to the mall in Beaverton for parking madness.

Playful Needle the
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1103 SW Alder Street
Portland, OR 97205

Brandy S. writes: The Playful Needle has a good supply of thread for all types of needle work. However, some of the designs were a bit outdated (nothing so cool as Katherine Shaughnessy has designed in here book, New Crewel.

However, you pick this book up at Powell's…

Pacific University's Psychological Service Center
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

511 SW 10th Ave
Ste 400
Portland, OR 97205

Kate F. writes: They mean well.  You can tell that they do.  But grad students aren't the best counselors if you're looking for someone to do more than just listen.  I was assigned to a very nice girl (who was younger than me!) and I felt bad quitting, but even $20…

New York City Sub Shop
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

725 SW Alder St
Portland, OR 97205

Heath A. writes: Strong Meatballs No Match for Wimpy Roll

Maybe it's because I'm from Philadelphia and I've noticed that the farther you leave the New York-Philly corridor the wimpier the bread gets for sandwiches. Coming to Portland on business I was in need of a…

Shula's Steak House
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

520 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205

Lauren G. writes: Why my dad would think that I'd be into going to a football-themed steakhouse for my birthday is beyond me (hello, le pigeon?), but I'm not one to make waves when someone's taking me and the fam out for a nice meal...that's rude.
So yeah, it's a…

Bodacious Classics Restaurant & Pump House
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

5261 SE Ogden St
Portland, OR 97206

Netty L. writes: I'm not kidding. This place has KLINGON KARAOKE every week. I've seen it with mine own two eyes. I saw a huge man sing "Head Out on the Highway" and "Bad to the Bone" in klingon in costume. Must be seen to be believed. The food is take it or leave…

Gramma Lucy's
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

5026 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97206

Leanne M. writes: Ah. I'm reluctant to write a review about Gramma Lucy's only because I enjoy coming here and not having to wait for a table for brunch. (I see why Anthony R. gave them just 2 stars *wink wink*) The homefries are the best--perfect little golden potato…