Utopia Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3308 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214

Adam P. writes: Utopia could have been a 4 star, with the exception of 2 things:

For a breakfast place in the South East - it was pretty pricy (33 bucks with tip!), and the dishes, while chock full of yummy SOUNDING ingredients, the TASTES were somewhat plain (though…

India Grill
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

2924 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214

marki v. writes: Food here is mostly all "miss" except for samosa, which is always a "hit" !!

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Rocket
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Northeast Portland

1111 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214

Lauren G. writes: I gotta tell you, I didn't really think I was going to be that into Rocket.  

Before it opened, it got a ton of hype, and I was stoked to go there- awesome view, rooftop garden, the chef from Noble Rot...sounds great, yeah?  Then it opened to fairly…

Union Jacks Club
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Lower Burnside

938 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214

Andrew C. writes: Eastern Canadians call strip clubs, "Peelers".

That's hilarious.

They also pronounce "whores" like this -- Who-errs (1)(2)

(1) I am in no way labling exotic dancers as whores. In fact, I fall in love with them quickly and would like to take one on a…

House
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3315 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214

Jenny H. writes: You know that feeling you get when you've just passed through the gates of Disneyland and you're hit with the overwhelming equation of so many rides and so little time? And you want to run a little bit,  but you don't want to start a riot or…

Sheridan Fruit Company Inc
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

408 SE 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Jenny H. writes: I'm turning into my mother.

Behold:
- I've gotten way into Masterpiece (Theater). It got to critical levels last Sunday when watching Cranford I could not resist calling my mum to make sure she was watching, too. (Me, lying on living room rug while…

Hostelling International Portland
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Jennifer S. writes: It was about three years ago now. The house was full, so we slept in a tent in the backyard.  It might have rained, but I don't remember getting wet. It was a good hostel. Friendly. I have a vague memory of clean towels. I think perhaps we got in…

Bar Pastiche
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3731 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

barry m. writes: They got tapas like the day is long and true to their Portland roots, a fine selection of beer. Don't forget the most important meal of the day: dessert. They have sweets from their sister establishment, Pix Patisserie. They're also adjacent to a…

Bishops Barber Shop
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3742 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Jacob G. writes: I survived the long wait to get a $19 haircut (the Miller High Life and cool magazines helped) and the guy did a good job. He made sure that my cut was just right.

I suppose I could get a cheaper haircut somewhere else that's just as good but I liked…

Buffalo Exchange
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

1420 SE 37th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Buffalo Exchange has a decent selection of used clothes for men and women.  They seem to buy up more contempory trends than vintage styles (you'll find more name brands here), so for a more interesting selection head across the street to Red Light.…

Toney Bento
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

1423 SE 37th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Kimberly V. writes: I'm from Hawaii, where we consume spam like it's long-lost childhood cartoons and the palm trees sway us to sleep after our nightly rock and roll surf parties on the beach. For reals. Big disclaimer: I like spam ONLY as an indulgence in a musubi on…

Hawthorne Boulevard Books
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3129 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Hawthorne Boulevard Books is an adorable often-overlooked bookstore right in the middle of Hawthorne.  Stop in and chat with the friendly owners.  

Mostly used, old, antique books, it's a great place to browse shelves of musty books that look…

Pepino's Mexican Grill
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3832 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

mel r. writes: I have never seen such a saucy Latin lover piled in silver bling like the man who took my order.

SLPSB: Bueno. jes jes, me ghostly pale amiga, what WILL you have?

Me: um, you're eyebrows are fantastic

SLPSB: Rapido sickly white chica, mas people…

3 Doors Down Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

1429 SE 37th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Martha R. writes: This place is GREAT. It's got that wonderful intimate, but not too intimate feeling (so you wouldn't get all uncomfortable if you brought a friend). The lighting is perfect, the colors nice and dark, and my mushroom risotto about as chocked full of…

Top Ten Nails
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3415 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214

Wendy C. writes: It's sandal season, hurray! I used to go to Top Ten when I lived in SE. Tried a few other places since I moved up to NE, and just never found a shop I like as much. I got a funky toenail after a $9 pedicure in Pacific Beach a million years ago (what…

Avalon Theatre
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3451 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214

jeremy k. writes: old skool 4 star review.

so being the nerd i am, i like me some arcade.  now, when im residing in the newest of englands, i fancy me some funspot, however, when we came to visit the rose city, it was suggested we hop it over to the Avalon.

it was…

Biwa
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

215 SE 9th St
Portland, OR 97214

Krista T. writes: So, I kind of like adventure.  

Not the Survivorman type where I'd have to say bub-bye to my Marc Jacobs stilettos and hike out to the middle of nowhere only to eat twigs and whatever bugs I could capture (that weren't a "danger" color, of course).

I'm…

Dove Lewis

10564 SE Washington St
Portland, OR 97216

Mark S. writes: Ziggy our cat suddenly started illin' so we kept a close eye on him!  He had some sort of stomach distress, which seemed to be hangin' on after a couple of days.  

So, after reading that DoveLewis was  a good vet in our area, I gave them a call.…

Goodwill Outlet Portland
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

1750 SE Ochoco St
Milwaukie, OR 97222

Kimberly V. writes: On one hand, it's Goodwill. You know what to expect, and it sure isn't Macy's home furnishings. Plus, those posters about employing citizens who might otherwise have a hard time seeking work choke me up. A little. I also got pheklempt during Home…

Pasta Bangs
Neighborhood: Mississippi, North Portland

3950 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227

Brenna S. writes: Pasta Bangs stands out among the best of Portland Italian restaurants. Featuring fresh, homemade pastas, soups and salads, they also offer an amazing wine selection as well as a full bar. My personal recommendation is the Fisherman's Stew (full of…

Lily Market Oriental Food & Gifts
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

11001 NE Halsey St
Portland, OR 97220

Mei Mei J. writes: I moved away from Portland years ago to LA and down in LA we have huge Asian markets filled with junk. plus most of the employee that does not know anything but Spanish. Every time I go to Portland I have to stop by Lily Market. At Lily Market the…

Wunderland Electric Castle's
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

10306 NE Halsey St
Portland, OR 97220

Quinn E. writes: Definitely sign up for the birthday list. My friends and I would go here in groups of five or six about once a month thanks to the coupons they sent. But even if you don't get the bonus of 100 free nickels and free admission, it's still quite a…

Grotto
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

8840 NE Skidmore St
Portland, OR 97220

mnypny b. writes: Being not particularly convinced of anything these days, I was not prepared to be bowled over by this place. As with so many other places throughout the greater Portland Area, Nature is front and center here, and the peacefulness of the place made it…

Gustav's German Restaurants
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

10350 SW Greenburg Rd
Portland, OR 97223

Catie L. writes: Just thinking about the fondue at this place gets my mouth watering.  I always have it with the bier sausage, bread, and I even ask for extra radishes.  There is always a bit of a wait, but the servers are always prompt and courteous.  Plus you can…

California Pizza Kitchen

Bridgeport Village
7315 SW Bridgeport Rd
Tigard, OR 97224

Miz Tam T. writes: Twas the day before Christmas, not a Jew in the house, all the family was shopping or napping on the couch.
Okay, enough of this...
I wanted to see a movie (Juno-it is great and a "must see"), and it happened to be in this shi-shi shopping center.…

Amnesia Brewing
Neighborhood: Mississippi, North Portland

832 N Beech St
Portland, OR 97227

stephy s. writes: Thank you Portland, because Amnesia Brewing is EXACTLY the kind of establishment I closed my little blue LA eyes really tight and prayed for when I found out I was heading to Portland.

As soon as we pulled up to this place just off of Mississippi, I…

Lorenzo's Tavalo Caldo
Neighborhood: Mississippi, North Portland

3807 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227

Cam T. writes: I had one of those Perfect Moment meals at Lorenzo's some weeks back, and I still think back on that experience with much warm fuzzy feelings.

It was a warm evening, I was with my good friend, we sat by the big open doorway with the long curtains…

Mink Boutique
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3418 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Wendy C. writes: This place fit a need for me in an amazing way. I had been stressing for a week about starting a shiny new job with crappy old wardrobe. Small child makes it painful sometimes to dress shop, so I was reduced to thinking about ordering stuff online or…

Belmont Station
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

4500 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97215

Joshua R. writes: Belmont Station is easily the best beer store that I have ever visited.

Belmont Station was originally located on SE Belmont next to the Horse Brass.  Their selection was huge, but the location was small.  Some beers were available in the front of the…

Wallace Books
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7241 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Kelldicott D. writes: Super cozy (especially in the dead of Winter when they've got a roaring fire going in the front room) and the staff are knowledgeable, passionate about their books, and truly helpful. I've special-ordered many a book from Wallace in my years of…

Space Room Lounge
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215

Adam E. writes: I HAD 2DRINKZ here an hour ago and I am entirely drunk.  DrunK to the point that I probbaly shouldn't be writing a review BUT SERIOUSLY YOU GUYS I SPENT 8 DOLLARS AND I AM AS DRUNK AS ASHLEY SIMPSON IN THAT MCDONALDS VIDEO.  ashley MOTHERFUCKING…

Common Grounds Coffee House
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4321 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215

Ana M. writes: I was very pleasure to stumble upon this coffee shop. It is just what you'd hope for if you wanted to unwind with a cup of coffee away from home. The atmosphere it very relaxing, like those coffee shops in movies you always wish you could find. They…

Tony N Portash, DMD PC
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4511 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215

g h. writes: Dr. Portash is a fabulous dentist, very knowledgeable and very down to earth.  I actually do like going to the dentist.  My teeth feel sparkly clean when i leave.  He will put you at ease if you have any fears of going to the dentist.  Also, he has…

Peninsula Park
Neighborhood: North Portland

700 N Portland Blvd
N. Ainsworth and N. Vancouver
Portland, OR 97217

Andrew C. writes: I can't decide just yet but I think this park might be nicer than the Rose Garden.

And there's shops/food near it too...

Hmm...

..yeah, it's better.

Settled!

Sal's Famous Italian Kitchen
Neighborhood: North Portland

2731 N Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97217

Angela R. writes: My eyes were opened to the glory of Italian food last night when I decided to catch dinner with the parents. A bit down about canceled dinner plans with some friends, I walked through Sal's pearly gates and found myself in heaven.

Soft lights,…

Monsoon Thai Cuisine
Neighborhood: Mississippi, North Portland

4236 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97217

Lorri E. writes: Actually, I had to poke around Yelp for a bit to find this place so I could review it, because everyone knows the real name is "THAI LAUNDRY".  Ok, not really, but the adjoining laundromat does make for an interesting sign (and business combo).…

Thai Ginger
Neighborhood: North Portland

2020 N Portland Blvd
Portland, OR 97217

Jennifer K. writes: Good, dependable Thai food. Saw this place on the way to another Thai place but wanted to give this one a try. Glad I did. Powerful and colorful curry flavors swept across our table and danced into our hearts. Give this place a try, even though it's…

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
Neighborhood: North Portland

5340 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217

chelley L. writes: The first time i came to this theatre, i didn't know what to think since it used to be a firehouse.  its a cute small intimate medium sized theatre (its way bigger than the backspace theatre but way smaller than Arts Repretory Theatre, you decide).…

Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

6835 SW Macadam Ave
Portland, OR 97219

Melissa P. writes: This place kinda has something for everyone. I've been here so many times, and never had a bad experience. And I've never even been upstairs for the tunes. They have a cozy and large varied space downstairs with pool, digi jukebox, low ceiling dark…

Marco's Cafe & Espresso Bar
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Multnomah Village

7910 SW 35th Ave
Portland, OR 97219

juliette o. writes: I kept hearing how this place is THE place to go in Portland for breakfast. Every time I have tried to go, there has been a line out the door. I am not one for waiting when it involves morning. As  my husabnd like to put it, "angry mom" comes to town…