Aveda Lifestyle Store & Spa
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

5th & Washington
Portland, OR 97201

Abe I. writes: An Aveda store and spa located on 5th avenue with an entrance from the street or directly from the hotel. Last year this spa underwent a renovation when it was bought by Dosha. The result is awesome. The services offered include waxing, massage, face…

Blue Fin Sushi
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1988 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97201

Sangorama s. writes: Portland seems to love cheap sushi. You find a lot of these places called like 'I love Sushi', 'Sushi Boat', 'I love Sushi Boat', etc... The draw to this place is the $1.25 per plate menu - anything on the rotating belt for $1.25.

If you want $1.25…

Laidlaw
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

Portland, OR 97201

juliette o. writes: Not just your child's school bus!
I recently saw a news article about a school bus parked in front of a strip club. Turned out people are renting these busses on the weekends for parties. It gave me an idea. I had already book a limo for my friends…

Thirst Wine Bar & Shop
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

315 SW Montgomery St., Ste 340
Portland, OR 97201

Courtney D. writes: Tasty wines paired with an awesome view

If you want to find out a lot more about California, Oregon and other Pacific Northwest wines, then check out Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro. The staff here is very knowledgeable and keen to answer your questions, so…

Three Degrees
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1510 SW Harbor Way
Portland, OR 97201

David M. writes: I have to preface my review with this: I proposed to my girlfriend and this is where we went to dinner

When: Friday evening @ 6:15 - 8:45
Cost $60 per person, excluding drinks

I had made reservations for the five course meal with chef AJ. Prior to, I…

SameUnderneath
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

806 NW 23rd
Portland, OR 97201

Angela B. writes: Truth be told, I wasn't that excited about the clothing when I first walked in. SameUnderneath offers a limited selection of shirts and pants that seem a bit on the frumpy side, although perfect for kicking around  on a drizzly day in P-town.

However,…

Market Street Pub
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

McMenamins
1526 SW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97201

Melinda B. writes: Standard McMenamin's food - for those that have never been to a McMenamin's that means pretty decent burgers, interesting chicken sandwiches from time to time, good tater tots, lousy fries.  

The inside of the Market Street Pub is fairly cozy and like…

Fred Meyer
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

3800 SE 22nd Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Laleh E. writes: There is a lot to buy at Fred Meyer, and even more to look at.  If you're a hungry Californian traveling in Oregon with no clean socks and a penchant for quick fixes . . . this is probably the place to go.

Here you'll find food, clothing, school…

Coffee People
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

603 SW Jackson
Suite 116
Portland, OR 97201

Brandy S. writes: Ok, so I know that it is owned by Starbucks, but Coffee People has the best banana milkshakes ever. The reason? They use home-made ice cream from an independent ice cream joint in Eugene, Prince Pucklers. They also have a seasonal pumpkin ice cream…

Sunny's Espresso & Gifts
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1900 SW 4th Ave
Portland, OR 97201

Brandy S. writes: This place has frozen yogurt - um, very cool with the chocolate and vanilla swirl. Plus they have a good selection of other fun ice cream goodies, aka the choco-taco, Klondike bars, and the one and only Snickers ice cream bar.

This is a very clean,…

The Looking Glass Bookstore
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7983 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: It appears that someone has finally occupied the cute converted train car adjacent to Grand Central Bakery.  Looking Glass Books appears minuscule from the outside, crammed into a red caboose, but the opposite is true.  The old train caboose is…

Mother Nature's
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2627 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202

Brandy S. writes: Very cute, organic baby products. When I have kids, I will love to shop here, until then - I can look at the cute baby slippers and organic onesies.

Keana's Kandyland
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

5314 SE Milwaukie Avenue
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: You may have already noticed this candy-covered house on Milwaukie Avenue in Southeast.  It's hard to  miss and cultivates an innate fear that stems from childhood tales of Hansel and Gretel.  But being a candy house, it's hard to resist stopping for…

Children's Exchange
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3121 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

Edith V. writes: Love this place, lots and lots of excellent quality kid's clothes at super low prices. I bought stroller & carseat travel system for $60 that was like new! Very helpful staff too. If you have kids you should check out this cute shop. I think they do…

Curds & Whey
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

8036 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Nic Z. writes: Curds & Whey is just awesome.  Yesterday I was walking down the street and noticed this adorable house with a sign that has "cheese" written in large letters.  I quickly walked across the street and saw that it was a cheese shop and a cafe.  Very…

Fuchsia
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

6658 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Melissa P. writes: Lovely, interesting, colorful local jewelry and gifts. Modern atmosphere and lots of arty things with birds on them. I really liked this.
The most interesting item: removable wall art that goes up like a piece of wallpaper, but not super sticky so you…

Sellwood Antique Mall
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7875 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Courtney D. writes: Biggest and most diverse antique collection

Sellwood is the place to shop for antiques in Portland, and this mall offers a huge collection.

Besides the fact that it's a huge, two-story building, it also houses more than 100 dealers. This is a great…

Rudy's Barber Shop
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3015 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

Travis T. writes: Stacey gave me a razor cut.  Looks pretty mod.  She was very receptive to what i requested.  A nice trim.  so i look smart.

$21 for an excellent razor cut.  I left an okay tip. cause my hair looks fab now.

Assaggio
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7742 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Gene D. writes: The most difficult hour for any restaurant is 7 - 7:45 PM. This is the "turn" time, and depending on the location, it can be hideous. For example, theatre and concerts will have a restaurant full within six minutes past 5:30PM  and empty by curtain…

Papa Haydn
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

5829 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202

kris h. writes: I gotta give props to this Papa Haydn because it's really more chill than the madness that is the PH in the Pearl district.  You have the option to dine in or outside.  There is no wait.  Yeah, the ambiance is probably more refined at the Pearl…

The Mandarin House
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Old Town

120 SW Ankeny
Upstairs
Portland, OR 97204

Don B. writes: Authentic Northern Chinese food in Portland?  NO! NO WAY!

Sichiuan numbing peppers? Check.  

Bottle of baijo in the liquor cabinet? Check.

An entire page of the menu in Chinese (with no English translation)? Double-check!

I am pretty impressed by the…

Cameron's Books & Magazines
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

336 SW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Jen K. writes: I love the smell of old paperbacks in the morning.  Powell's may be the biggest bookstore in town, but Cameron's claims to be the oldest since it was established in 1938.   They have a huge selection of books, magazines and comics and their specialty…

Smokin' Pig
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

340 SW 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Stacy J. writes: Pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and soda for $5! I love food trucks.

The guy even ran out and did a little shake-shake dance with a tub of coleslaw for our entertainment. We applauded.

After we left with our bags of pork, the owner addressed the…

Straight To the Point
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

310 SW 4th Ave Ste 807
Portland, OR 97204

Gina P. writes: STTP is fantastic.

Nick is an ear-God - check out his book of custom work. Amazing stuff. Plus they are doing these really cool new surface piercings that are SICK - love them!!

He will take a peek at the unique shape of your ears and reccomend the…

Aladdin Theatre
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

3116 SE 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

celeste m. writes: If a biopic was ever made about the Aladdin, its plot would go something like this: former porn theatre makes good as music venue.  Gone are the days (well, 20+ years, actually) that "Deep Throat" was on the marquee,  and we're all musically richer…

Appethaizing
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3207 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

sylvia c. writes: I say BAH! to Pok-Pok & their over priced crap (read: food).  

A friend of mine was in town & had heard all the hype about PP & wanted to try it, so even though I'd been let down there before, I agreed to go.  Lucky for me they were way too busy & she…

Haggis McBaggis
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

6802 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: Haggis McBaggis is a high end children's boutique located in Sellwood.  This is where fancy Eastmoreland families go to outfit their children in beautiful, cute clothing.  They've got a handful of clothes and shoes for the moms, too.

My question is...…

Village Merchants
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3360 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

tim b. writes: Pretty nice store which is full of junk with hard to find gems mixed in. The prices are not the best, but if you try hard enough, you are bound to find a sweet deal on something which most people consider garbage. Great deals on books here, I don't…

Spoiled Rotten
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

1626 SE Bybee Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

Courtney D. writes: Cream of the crop for baby stuff

This shop reminds me of why I'd love to have a baby!

You can find just about everything you'd want to buy a baby or a toddler here. If the newest and trendiest items are your thing, they're up on it all. A girlfriend…

Tilde
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7919 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Melissa P. writes: I think Krista T. would like it here.

Is that a good enough review?
Basically: super cute local artists jewelry, bags, glass, art, cards. Wonderful owner who will fill you in on local artists new stuff, exhibits at the store, etc.
I may go here for…

Black Cat Tavern
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

8230 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: This is the most brightly lit dive bar I've ever been in.  Maybe they rpovide so much light to illuminate the many recreational bar games they offer at the Black Cat.  Pool!  Darts!  Video games! Keno!

But most importantly....

SHUFFLEBOARD!

I had no…

Moreland Theater
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

6712 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Danielle K. writes: When you're an historical theater, you've got some stuff going for you--the area, the interior, the balconies, the memories made there (heck, I remember seeing Disney movies with my grandparents here).

But a lot of the charm of an historic theater…

Betsy's
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

1115 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97202

Brandy S. writes: So sad! Betsy's has gone out of business.

Coco & Toulouse Go Shopping
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7080 SE 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Danielle K. writes: If you're a whore for shopping and all things pink, then Coco & Toulouse Go Shopping is exactly the boutique for you.

They peddle an interesting array of European-inspired (specifically French/Parisian) gifts, handbags, and skin-care products. Among…

Loyly
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2713 SE 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Elizabeth W. writes: Loyly is one of my favorite places to relax, relieve stress, detoxify and hang out with my girlfriends.  There are women-only and men-only hours (nude) and co-ed hours (swimsuit required), so be sure to check the schedule on their website before you…

The Clinton Street Pub
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2516 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202

Brice B. writes: My neighborhood favorite, hands down.  It is indeed a dive, but there's more to it than that.  This is one of those places you hope you find when you're exploring a new city.  You know the kind I'm talking about.

There's not a ton of room here, but…