Pizzicato Gourmet Pizza
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1708 SW 6th Ave
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 Ave
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

Ed U. writes: I didn't know nuthin' about Huber's until I got bored in the hotel room and watched the tourism tape loop over and over again of the local businesses to check out in Portland. I've never heard of a restaurant that specializes in old-fashioned turkey…

Blue Olive
Neighborhood: Beaumont, Northeast Portland

4627 NE Fremont St
Portland, OR 97212

Alecia H. writes: Blue Olive is near our house, so my husband and I decided to take advantage of the warm evening and walk up there the other night. The waitress warned us that she was the only server that night and things might be slow, and we were glad she told us,…

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

Tiffany T. writes: We dropped some major coin here about 2 weekends ago. The selection was large enough to keep us happily browsing for a few hours. There is not only a large amount of back issues and graphic novels but also a good selection of the latest and greatest…

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

jaine p. writes: This is THE BEST art store in town.  The staff is always friendly, helpful and accessible.  I can find things here that other stores don't carry.  Their selection is really amazing and they keep the shelves well stocked.  The paint brush sales make…

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

2205 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

Liz G. writes: My experience with Citybikes is limited, but entirely positive.  I first stopped in a couple months back and talked to one of the guys about possibly buying a bike.  I explained to him that I hadn't ridden since I was 12, when I had a bad accident,…

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

Lauren G. writes: Rotture is probably one of my favorite places to see shows these days.  It's just one room, but super-spacious and with a giant porch with a killer view for smoking and/or cavorting (I love to cavort).
The sound is good, they book a wide variety of…

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

Edie B. 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

Jeff B. writes: Let me tell you story about why this place is 5 stars.

I really, really want to like fish.  It's healthy for you, right?  And it's all over the place - things would be so much easier if I could order roasted halibut at a fancy restaurant or fried…

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

4733 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215

Danielle K. writes: Two words immediately came to mind when I tried Jaciva's almond Petit Fours: Holy. Crap. And it was a good thing I got two, because it's pretty much impossible to stop at one. Absolutely perfect, melt-in-your-mouth, flavorful cake covered in a light…

Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

8005 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97215

Nic Z. 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

Kimberly V. writes: To the man preparing bagels behind the counter: The reason it took you over 20 minutes to ready our cream cheese-ed and tomato-ed bagels is not because you were busy. The reason it took you so long is because you are slow. Not in that Forrest…

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

7834 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Chad M. writes: Annie Blooms is not the biggest bookstore, nor the most convenient to park at, nor are the prices incredibly discounted, nor is the bathroom easy to find... however

It is one of the friendliest bookstores in town.  It is just big enough for a solid…

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

Catie L. writes: The staff are hip, friendly and bad ass.  One of them has graduated his ear lobes out to earrings that are amazingly large hoops.  They were very sanitary and professional with my friend's ear piercings.  And it was awesome watching him suffer!  He…

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…