Hurley's
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1987 NW Kearney Street
Portland, OR 97209

Shay S. writes: I decided to give Hurley's a try, based on a colleague's recommendation and  the bunch of positive reviews for Hurley's I found on the web.

Hurley's restaurant, unfortunately, does not live up to the hype, and falls tragically into abject mediocrity.…

PF Chang's
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1139 NW Couch St
Portland, OR 97209

Michelle H. writes: I'm going to say it--PF Chang's, a chain of chains, manages to be a beacon of hope in the standard of crappy service and mediocre food I've come to expect from the Pearl lately.  

You're not going to starve or break the bank. Sure an entrée and a…

Olivia Belle
Neighborhood: Pearl District

110 NW 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Elizabeth E. writes: The swank dressing, fashionable & utterly put-together side of myself is woefully dormant, but if ever it comes alive and needs to flourish then I'm in luck because I've found this lovely little boutique in the Pearl.

I eagerly await the day that I…

Cabaret Lounge
Neighborhood: Old Town, Downtown

503 West Burnside
Portland, OR 97209

Tim O. writes: Let's just say between going to the PGE Ball Park and going to The Cabaret, our bachelor party group saw a LOT of Portland Beavers.

That's all I know.

Verdun Fine Chocolate Gifts
Neighborhood: Pearl District

421 NW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Andy W. writes: Verdun is a beautiful store -- like a jewelry store, except with little foil-wrapped bits of chocolate. They have a friendly staff and a fabulous decor. And the chocolate is, um, meh.

Their motto appears to be that chocolates need not be complicated.…

Rafia Dental
Neighborhood: Pearl District

930 NW 14th Ave #220
Portland, OR 97209

JW D. writes: I didn't have dental insurance for, well, a long, LONG time.  The last time I tried to go to the dentist, Gentle Dental charged me $75 to do some x-rays and give me an estimate.  Then I opened up for Kaz, well, first of all he didn't do a happy dance…

Monkey Wear
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

811 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

devon g. writes: Pricey boho type fashion. All new and always a fun browse. They have a really big selection of tiaras, gloves, and other prom acessories.

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette
Neighborhood: Goose Hollow

2215 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97210

Lisa S. writes: What is it about this Goodwill that makes it better than all the others?  I theorize that the "ladies who lunch", residing in the West Hills, must have their butlers drop off their quarterly cast-offs here.  

I have never seen more barely-used…

Twenty-Third Avenue Books
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1015 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Kate S. writes: I haven't shopped here since I used to live in the neighborhood, but back then they had an amazing line up of book readings. I saw David Sedaris read from Me Talk Pretty One Day in the back yard of the bookshop, he packed out the place so badly that…

Zelda's Shoe Bar
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

633 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Lauren G. writes: Who is supposed to shop at Zelda's? Cause clearly I am not she.
Zelda's walks this fine line between "funky" and "matronly" (aka boring) and "classy" that I'm not particularly fond of but probably my mother would be. And that's good, right? My mom's…

Thai Orchid Restaurant
Neighborhood: Goose Hollow

2231 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97210

Chelsea A. writes: Is the Thai Orchid the most amazing Thai Food I have ever, and most likely will ever have? No, probably not. But does the fact the fact that I live across the street make it more convenient and the best option, why yes yes it does. The food is…

Elegant Nails
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

2277 NW Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97210

Angela B. writes: If you are in need of a manicure/pedicure in a pinch, this a great place for something quick. This isn't a luxury experience, but they get the job done. The salon is very clean, the service is efficient, and the prices are decent ($25 for a mani/pedi…

McMenamins Tavern & Pool
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1716 NW 23rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97210

Andrew C. writes: Is it just me or does it seem like it's around $25 McMinimum to get out of these chains?

Gap the
Neighborhood: Goose Hollow

2303 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97210

Krista T. writes: Really? No one's reviewed the gap yet?
Basics are good. Its just so damn preppy. Quality is not up to par. Prices are ok, but sale prices are occasionally better.  
I do like a lot of their print ads. My favorite is Chris Rock with the inside out…

Signature Imports
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

920 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Sasha R. writes: Yup, I wasn't sure about it either. Anywhere that has imports in the title seems a little bit inherently sketchy. And it some ways this patcholli smelling little joint seems out of place in Nob Hill, surrounded by some of the finest local crafts in…

Pottery Barn
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

310 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Alec B. writes: I like this location up on 23rd closer to the Burnside end.  The store has great furniture, decorations, and linens, but it is a little on the pricey side.  I found several things to be a cross between classic and modern styles.  Overall, the items…

Misohapi Restaurant
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1123 NW 23rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97210

Anne N. writes: I am surprised by the low reviews of this place.  I have been eating at Misohapi for two years and it is a reliably good lunch spot.

I have always been pleased with the quality, service and swiftness.  Lunch here is $6.75, let's keep our expectations…

Etcetera Tavern
Neighborhood: Alberta Arts District, Concordia, Northeast Portland

3276 NE Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211

jason t. writes: i sorta miss this place in all it's seedy glory...if memory serves, monday night all pints are $1.60, from hamm's to guinness. and the world-famous taco tuesdays are not to be missed. plus they sell beer for take-out.

Schuck's Auto Supply
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

5212 NE M L King Blvd
Portland, OR 97211

Christen M. writes: When I first moved to Portland, I had trouble figuring out where to find things like motor oil for sale, as well as those other staples (funnels, rags, etc.) that responsible car owners (i.e. people who are not like me) should keep in their trunk. A…

Picasso Stone Beads & Jewelry
Neighborhood: Alberta Arts District, Concordia, Northeast Portland

2936 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211

Tabitha R. writes: I would like to think I'm an expert when it comes to shopping for beads ... I'm sure hubby would agree. While waiting for breakfast in the Alberta district we perused a map of the local area and he spotted a bead shop down the street.

Yearning for…

Pierson Property Management Svcs
Neighborhood: Hollywood, Northeast Portland

3835 NE Hancock St Ste 201
Portland, OR 97212

Sasha R. writes: So far so good. My boyfriend and I flew up to Portland this weekend, after making calls all last week to people who posted on craigslist, Pierson was one of them.

We looked for three days straight, and found a gorgeous home that we applied to, got…

The Skyline Restaurant

1313 NW Skyline Blvd
Portland, OR 97229

Stephanie C. writes: a friend took me up here this weekend. could not believe i was still in portland and not in twin peaks. such a cool place. i don't eat burgers very often but i love the little thin patties like this. sucks that you have to order fries as a side dish…

Catrick Cleaners

4804 NW Bethany Boulevard
Portland, OR 97229

Carol F. writes: This drycleaners ruined a comforter I took in for a small repair.
They do not listen to customer requests and take it upon themselves to do what they think is best. They do terrible work, are very rude, and do not compensate the customer for their…

Tilly's Gelato and More

12515 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229

Nancy W. writes: A great option for west of town, with delicious and creative gelato flavors.  The Mexican chocolate and ginger are wonderful.  Just to keep it fresh, they do cookies, soups, paninis and proper tea as well.  They have an indoor and outdoor seating…

Sunset Humdinger

812 NW Murray Blvd
Portland, OR 97229

Maggie A. writes: Such a tiny little hole in the wall that you could easily drive past the big Humdinger sign and the teeny tiny parking lot. I have no idea how long this place has been there, but it's clearly been quite awhile because you can almost feel the years of…

Boba Licious Cafe

13543 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229

Angie Q. writes: I typically go here whenever I'm craving a Vietnamese sandwich. They're about $2.50 and delicious. I pair it with an occasional taro slushie. However, under the new management, the sandwiches have changed a bit and aren't quite as good as they use to…

Ringside Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

14021 NE Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97230

Karen E. writes: I have been to my share of steakhouses over the years and grew up around some of the best.   Sometimes I have had a good steak and sometimes not. I always go into a steakhouse with some reservation.
Upon entering the restaurant the smell of the steak…

Kmart Stores
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

12350 NE Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR 97230

Mark S. writes: So it's been 10 or 20 YEARS since I've shopped at a K-Mart!  So, I went back!  This is the K-Mart on Sandy, East of the 205.  

The outside of the store looks terrible!  Huge areas of painted over graffiti.   There is a patio canopy on display at the…

Hampton Inn - Portland East
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

3039 NE 181st Ave
Portland, OR 97230

Inigo M. writes: Decent but looks a little tired.

Big enough room. Bathroom sink area a bit cramped. Lots of cable channels.

Free WiFi. Free USA Today. Free Newsweek.

Lobby has desktop PC with Internet access and printer.

Fairly Honest Bill's
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Northeast Portland

110 NE M L King Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

Kelly M. writes: Sheesh, Fairly Honest Bills gives me the creeps!

Even before you go in this junk/used furniture lair, you'll notice the agressive signs outside warning you not to be a demanding customers.  Once when I was in there I was approached by someone trying…

Common Ground Floatation Center
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

2917 NE Everett St
Portland, OR 97232

Zun Y. writes: Although this place is called a floatation center, they also offer massages, saunas, steam rooms, chiropractic services, and audio visual machines. I came here for the float which included a half hour steam and sauna but I only opted for the sauna…

Holiday Inn Downtown Portland
Neighborhood: Broadway District, Northeast Portland

1441 NE 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97232

Munchie M. writes: Take this 4 stars in context, is this a 4 star hotel? No. But it does a really good job for what it is. My room was recently renovated so it felt nicer than I was expecting. The $10 a day for parking is ridiculous considering the parking lot was…

Lucky Inn
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

440 NE 28th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232

Lindsey J. writes: The Lucky Inn is more of a dive bar rather than a place to make reservations for a night of rest. When I think of Lucky Inn, I think of a boom shakalaka type motel that rents out rooms to people who want one night stands.

Lets just do this. Lucky Inn…

Courtyard by Marriott
Neighborhood: Broadway District, Northeast Portland

435 NE Wasco Street
Portland, OR 97232

Grace K. writes: I am really picky about hotels.
I like superb hotels - -  here is my list of prerequisites (or desires):
http://www.yelp.com/bi...

But that list applies to hotels I will be staying at for any significant time - - not simply overnight.

Needing one room…

Shilo Inn
Neighborhood: Broadway District, Northeast Portland

518 NE Holladay Street
Portland, OR 97232

Dan T. writes: Being a part of a nationwide $25 million exercise would make you think that the participants would be staying at some nice digs. Unfortunately it seems that it was all spent before any got to me because I got to stay at the Shilo Inn during my…

Red Lion Hotel Portland Convention Center
Neighborhood: Broadway District, Northeast Portland

1021 NE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97232

Mysti J. writes: We booked a room here because we were going to be attending a function downtown at Kell's and did not want to pay downtown prices for a room.  A decent room in downtown would be upwards of $200 a night.  Our stay at the Red Lion in the Lloyd district…

Starbucks Coffee
Neighborhood: Sullivan's Gulch, Broadway District, Northeast Portland

1510 NE Broadway St
Portland, OR 97232

Krista T. writes: they are all the same.
BUT, it was at this location that I tried the pomegranite juice icee thingy.
Very sweet (no surprise) but tasty nonetheless.

Marinepolis Sushi Land
Neighborhood: Broadway District, Northeast Portland

1409 NE Weidler St
Portland, OR 97232

Kimberly V. writes: One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish.

Blue fish? Maybe you oughta go ahead and put that one back on the train.

For the prices, with a whopping three dollars being the most you can pay for a single plate of mystery sushi, Sushi Land can't be beat.…