7 Bucks A Wack
Neighborhood: North Portland

8321 N Denver Avenue
Portland, OR 97217

Josh K. writes: I remember this place being down by 9th or 10th and Morrison, but it's been a while, and how many 7 Bucks A Wack can there be?

Anyways, I couldn't decide whether to give 1 star or 5 stars, so I settled on 3. On the one hand, it's the best haircut…

Caffeine Express
Neighborhood: North Portland

1303 Jantzen Beach Ctr
Portland, OR 97217

Les B. writes: Every time I visit Jantzen Beach Mall I get my espresso drink at Caffeine Express. They use Portland Roasting coffees (one of my favorites!) and consistently produce the same drink. My favorite is the Blended Oreo Mocha. This is pure heaven!

Fisherman's Marine & Outdoor
Neighborhood: North Portland

1120 N Hayden Meadows Drive
Portland, OR 97217

Lee L. writes: Bought a pump to blow up my raft and float the river. After arriving at the river, pump did not work. The next day, called the store in Oregon City, the manager said an exchange would be no problem. So I got in my car and drove to Fisherman's to make…

Kenton Station
Neighborhood: North Portland

8303 N Denver Avenue
Portland, OR 97217

thatgirl o. writes: So I was pleasantly surprised by this pub. I guess there is a new owner, and he's trying to breath some new life into this neighborhood bar. We sat at the bar top before snagging a booth on the non-smoking side. It really was like an episode of…

Interstate Liquor Store
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

4312 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217

Brandon B. writes: The same respectable grannies that once, long ago, admonished me that it is not proper for a young lady to drink coffee (so vulgar!), walk in public without a male relative, or, of course, ever enter a liquor establishment -- these same grannies are…

Rocket Pizza
Neighborhood: Concordia, Northeast Portland

4935 NE 42nd Ave
Portland, OR 97218

rex t. writes: Good, reasonably priced, local pizza. I was surprised at the amount of toppings on the pizza. The peperoni is tasty and the Hawaiian is kid approved. The people inside truly are friendly.

Colwood National Golf Course
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

7313 NE Columbia Boulevard
Portland, OR 97218

Trinh T. writes: 3.5

Not the prettiest public course but the fairways are broad and forgiving. The green fees are very affordable too. Perfect for beginners!

Coffee People
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

7000 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97218

mnypny b. writes: What wanugee N. said, but with a bonus star because so far they've given us consistently good coffee drinks without the aforementioned green tat on the cup. Local is good.

Ortiz's Taqueria
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

5745 NE Prescott
Portland, OR 97218

Bob S. writes: I came back. The mole worked very nicely, thank you. Still no beer.

Prescott Cafe
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

6205 NE Prescott St
Portland, OR 97218

tim b. writes: Cute little neighborhood breakfast joint. I went here on the 5th of July to have breakfast, we were seated right away and given a "gruff" hello from the waitress who seemed to be ignoring us for the first 35 minutes we sat at the table with no…

Juan Colorado
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

10075 SW Barbur Boulevard
Portland, OR 97219

Nathan B. writes: Spendy tex-mex.

Daily Specials. Happy Hour.

Bring an appetite portions are great!

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Things not looking up for this place in my book...

Great potential but pricing stuff out of comfort for me...

Seasons & Regions Seafood Grill
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

6660 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Tabitha R. writes: I find myself at a loss with this one. We've been to this place twice ... both with the same results.

Yummy food.

Strange service.

Their seafood menu is extensive and all of their dishes are very tasty. They are satisfying, well seasoned, good portion…

Boom Boom Room
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Multnomah Village

8343 SW Barbur Blvd
Portland, OR 97219

Lester W. writes: Went in there a few years ago.  In the afternoon during the NCAA men's finals.  

Possibly the most fun I've ever had in a strip club.  The dancers were interactive, the beer was cold, and every often we'd sneak off to watch some hoops.  Not a bad…

Gorge Performance
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

7400 SW MacAdam Avenue
Portland, OR 97219

Joel B. writes: I rented a surfboard and wetsuit from these guys a few weeks ago for a little venture to Cannon Beach.  I ended up with a Bic pop-out board, but it worked fine and honestly my surfing skills are slipping so it's not like I needed anything better.…

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

2831 SW Barbur Boulevard
Portland, OR 97219

Krista T. writes: Like a little Jesus with your cardio?
The Y really is awesome. The only sign of the "christian principles" that they represent was a sizable picture of the big guy right inside the door. Other than that, I fogot all about it.
The staff was always…

Tobacco Town
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

8200 SW Barbur Boulevard
Portland, OR 97219

Kate F. writes: Low, low prices!  Creepy staff!  Creepier patrons!  This place is a sinner's wonderland, with an astonishing array of cheap cigarettes (good brands, too) and lots of beer to choose from.  But it's like a black hole into the film "Deliverance," with…

Boss Hawg's
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

617 NE 102nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97220

Kimberly V. writes: All right. Boss Hawg's, you win. I heart you. I heart the raffles that result in jerseys and tchotkes, including a fuzzy red cap that may or may not say Butt Fur on the front. I heart your cheap microbrew specials, including the Belgian beauty,…

Elmer's Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

1411 NE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220

Danielle K. writes: Hehe. Sometimes you just wake up and are like, "Man, I could go for a blue-haired edition brekky." And you won't settle for anything less.

That leaves Denny's, Shari's, and Elmer's. And considering that I hadn't been to Elmer's for let's…

Pappy's Drive-In
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

1144 NE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220

Chris S. writes: After a birthday party down the street, we stopped at the first bar we found... and what a bar!  A slightly seedy bar, reminiscent of a re-appropriated Denny's restaurant... but what fun!

The bartender served great well drinks, with a strong pour for…

Jj North's Grand Buffet
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

10520 NE Halsey St
Portland, OR 97220

D A. writes: No more Norths --

The home of "OK" food, but lots of it appears to be no more. I did like their spinach salad -- and beef roast when they had it.

The building has been stripped of its sign, markings -- and they even took down the awnings around the…

Muchas Gracias
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

1307 Northeast 102nd
Portland, OR 97220

Kimberly V. writes: I compare the three dominant choices for fast food Mexican chain dining - Chipotle, Taco Bell, and Muchas Gracias, in case you aren't familiar - with the three girls from Beverly Hills 90210. Not the boob-drenched newfangled version, mind you. I'm…

Jody's Bar and Grill
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

12035 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR 97220

YOUNG D. writes: yo this is one of the tightest strips in portland.  you definantly need to give this one a try.  drinks are cool, woman are fine and the atmosphere is chill. definantly the place to be on a friday or saturday night.

Izzy's
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

1307 NE 102nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220

JW D. writes: Saturday my dad hits town on the way back from his vacation.  This means one thing.  Free food.

Oh yeah.

Before I head out from AC/GC I explain that Dad has to feed me if he wants quality time and the more food I can get, the better.  If only, I say…

Red Room
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

2530 NE 82nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97220

jaine p. writes: I went here last night to see my favorite local designer show some pieces (Atomic Daylight=so awesome).

The exterior is really cool looking, a nice low slung mid century building with a zig zag roof line accented in twinkly lights (eye candy)!  The…

Ichi15 Teriyaki
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

1307 NE 102nd Ave
Ste C
Portland, OR 97220

Eric N. writes: Brand new business in the Gateway shopping area. Their slogan is: "The best teriyaki in town"... Red flag right there... lols

I ordered number C2 and it was actually not bad. Rice, terriyaki chicken and beef, side salads and 6 Gyozas. The beef was on…

Jopa Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

4439 SW Beavertn Hllsdle Hwy
Portland, OR 97221

buzz s. writes: My husband and I go to Jopas frequently, and I love that place. The staff is professional. I like the decor.

The menu is varied. You can go for the real rich stuff like multiple cheeses and pasta, or settle back for a nice dinner salad or antipasto…

Cactus Jacks's Tex Mex Cafe
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

4342 SW Beavertn Hllsdle Hwy
Portland, OR 97221

Ajia T. writes: This is a laid back, Jimmy Buffett-loving, reasonably priced establishment.  You go here to drink tequila or margartias, eat burritos, and heat-attack-inducing nacho cheese dip, all while wearing shorts and flip-flops.  You do not go here to be…

Shari's Restaurants

11030 SE Oak St
Portland, OR 97222

Tabitha R. writes: OK yeah ... I don't know what we were thinking ... we were trying to go somewhere else for breakfast ... and it was closed ... we had no choice ... we were hungry ... hostess was rude thinking I cut off an old lady - but I really was there way before…

Milwaukie Tri Cinema

11011 SE Main St
Milwaukie, OR 97222

Jen K. writes: What an unexpected little treasure in downtown Milwaukie.  There aren't many places you can see almost first run movies for two or three bucks (kids/adults) and the concessions don't gouge you either.  Plus they have kettle corn.  Yum!

But we weren't…

Mike's Drive-In

3045 SE Harrison St
Milwaukie, OR 97222

Chris L. writes: The transition from summer to fall can be difficult, especially for a sun whore like me.  Gone are the warm evenings spent on the back deck barbequing with close friends.  As the air gets colder, the clothes get heavier. Drinks on the various patios…

Mill End Retail Fabric Store
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

9701 SE McLoughlin Blvd
Portland, OR 97222

Stanley T. writes: OK, I'm not a big fabric person. I was just kind of along for the ride. But this place is incredible! They claim there is no bigger display of fabrics in America and I have no reason to doubt it. What's better: the helpful staff.

- Ronda was looking…

Carter Tanya, MD - Family Practice Clinic
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

10250 SW Greenburg Rd
Tigard, OR 97223

juliette o. writes: I have gone to Tanya for years. My husband and I picked her to be our doctor when we first got married. The things we loved about her:
1. the great office staff
2. she took time to listen and gave options
3. she was always available
Well, when doctors…

Main Street Restaurant & Lounge
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

10900 SW 69th Ave
Portland, OR 97223

juliette o. writes: This use to be a Carrows. In case that business info is not updated yet, it is now called Main Street Restaurant.
I would have never agreed to go had I known that it use to be Carrows. I am glad I didn't know. I haven't been to a Carrows in about 15…

Gator's Pub & Eatery
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

11475 SW Pacific Hwy
Portland, OR 97223

Roman S. writes: I'm surprised that more reviews have not been written for this place.

This place is more of a bar then an eatery.
There are two pool tables if you enjoy that. They also have a juke box with an extensive selection.
PBR here is always $1.50 (how can you…

Pizza Caboose
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

11670 SW Pacific Hwy
Portland, OR 97223

Catie L. writes: I like this little pizza shack.  I like that shrimp is one of the topping options.  I have only had this pizza delivered, but every time it is tasty.

Red Lobster Restaurants
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

10330 SW Greenburg Rd
Portland, OR 97223

Melissa P. writes: I had been craving crab legs all week. So when the opportunity came to go to Red Lobster, I jumped on it. Even though it was a Saturday. Even though it was 7pm, even though there were 6 of us.
I don't go there unless the hankering is strong, and I…

Phoenix Inn Suites
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

9575 SW Locust St
Portland, OR 97223

Jen F. writes: On a recent trip to the Portland area, we opted to stay in the Washington Square Mall area since I like the selection of shops at that mall and am somewhat familiar with the area. Also, the hotel room prices fit our budget better than the downtown…