Bender Properties
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Mt. Tabor

5939 SE Belmont Street
Portland, OR 97215

Jill R. writes: Being fussy, picky, crazy house hunters we have put every realtor we've ever worked with to the test. Gail Davis at Bender was incredible. She has a great understanding of the market, and she is very knowledgeable about Portland neighborhoods and…

Sewickly Addition & Home Plate
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Mt. Tabor, Hawthorne

4901 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215

Beth M. writes: I pretty much almost died on my 25th birthday, in large part due to my decision to go to  Sewickly's.  After smoking an entire pack of cigarettes, drinking what tasted like bathtub gin until I couldn't see straight, riding home in some (equally…

Beautiful Bones & Purple Stones
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Mt. Tabor, Clinton

2135 SE 58th Avenue
Portland, OR 97215

Dingle B. writes: Not sure what this places is but the name sounds like what's in my pants after I leave Devil's Point.

For the name alone I give it 5 stars.

Cooke's Brake Service
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

830 SE 46th Ave
Portland, OR 97215

christina c. writes: I went here for my brakes based on other reviews.  They are awesome, so honest.  I just moved here and had my car checked before I left by a trusted mechanic and they said the same thing at cooke's that my mechnic said.  They worked with me on the…

Fat Straw
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4258 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215

Adam E. writes: One star for cuteness, another for price,
The third for selection of teas--hot or iced!
A fourth star for wi-fi, (it's free, boys and girls!)
The fifth star for perfectly cooked little pearls.

A sixth star would probably go to the staff,
for the folks…

Caldera Restaurante
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Mt. Tabor

6031 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97215

Larry H. writes: This place isn't bad with great muted lighting and a homey feel to it.  They have a nice deck which must be fantastic during the 60 days of sun we get around here.  Good beer selection, but that really isn't that special for Ptown.  Adequate wine…

Brite Spot Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215

jason t. writes: i've never eaten in the restaurant, but the giant bloody marys & the wall-sized mural of the city (not to mention the ufo lighting fixtures) in the adjoining space room bar are a thing of beauty.

Thai Thai
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4604 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97215

Serena S. writes: I eat here on a regular basis, as I can walk there. The staff is friendly, the seating plentiful, the location is convenient and the vibe is low key.

I usually stick to ordering their curries, as I think they are the best items on the menu. I have had…

Belmont Computers
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

4505A SE Belmont Street
Portland, OR 97215

Abe I. writes: Belmont Computers is an unknown gem. These guys provide the kind of customer service you see in sappy commercials, where the old man mechanic fixes your flat for no charge. I've only dealt with them twice, but both occasions were simply  magnificent.…

Cathedral Park Jazz Festival

Portland, OR 97217

April S. writes: St. John's has the rep of trying hard to gentrify and it is slowly getting there.  It actually used to be an independent city way back in the day, now it sits as the "Fifth Quadrant" of Portland.  There is so much damn potential in St. Johns,…

Bj's Pizza Grill & Brewery
Neighborhood: North Portland

12105 N Center Ave
Portland, OR 97217

Jenny C. writes: I'm convinced Janzen Beach is some crafty black hole disguised as a not quite urban - not quite suburban commercial center determined to suck you off of I-5 and then make it impossible to figure out how to get back on.

That being said - at least…

VISO
Neighborhood: North Portland

8454 North Interstate Place
Portland, OR 97217

Riff Raff V. writes: i just discovered a good drink...

VISO- comes in strawberry and lime and also a lemon flavor. get this it has 12 vitamins 2 minerals and includes electrolytes AND calcium. theres NO FAT or sodium!

VISO also comes in an energy drink., believe me before…

VISO Beverage Company
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

8554 N Interstate Place
Portland, OR 97217

Melissa P. writes: Viso Vigor, you make my heart race.
Really you do, because there is so much caffeine packed into your sweet, smooth, refreshing bottle, that I could wrangle a viking, steal his horned hat and sing Wagner like Bugs. (I have Looney Toons dvds). I can't…

Infinity Tattoo
Neighborhood: North Portland

3316 N Lombard Ave
Portland, OR 97217

Rebecca H. writes: I just had my first tattoo done by Alice Kendall and it is AMAZING.  Not only is the tattoo incredibly beautiful and making all my tattooed and non-tattooed friends want appointments, but my experience at the shop was relaxing (as relaxing as 6-1/2…

SMUT - So Many Unique Treasures

7 SE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97217

Lauren G. writes: SMUT manages to house SO much stuff in this tiny tiny little store. And it's all quite quite radical.  This is the stuff I would have collections of in my home if I indulged my packrat tendencies and I were a whole lot cooler.
They have lots of…

Chang's Mongolian Grill
Neighborhood: North Portland

12055 N Center Ave
Portland, OR 97217

Brian M. writes: We were out in Jantzen Beach and as a joke we mentioned going to this place.  So we did.

"If it tastes bad you only have yourself to blame" said Amy.  She was only partially right as you can only be as good as your ingredients.  I used to go here for…

The Northstar Ballroom
Neighborhood: North Portland

635 N Killingsworth Ct
Portland, OR 97217

Mike S. writes: I had my wedding at the Northstar Ballroom in May and we had a fantastic time.  The Northstar is basically just a great big room with wood floors and an old-Portland feel.  They also have a full bar and a huge downstairs, to accommodate any bar…

Target
Neighborhood: North Portland

1400 N Hayden Island Dr
Portland, OR 97217

Jenny C. writes: Is it just me or does there appear to be an influx in songs dedicated to, directed at, or otherwise regarding "Shorty"?

I'm not really up to date with the hip hop / pop world (Wasn't the NOW 1,473 CD just released?) but I assume there is some…

Atlas Tattoo Studio
Neighborhood: North Portland

4543 N Albina Avenue
Portland, OR 97217

Karen J. writes: Definitely one of the top tattoo shops in the Northwest.  The shop is VERY clean and organized and the staff are friendly and helpful.
The tattoo artists here have all been working together at this shop for several years and they are highly skilled…

Red Lion Hotel on the River - Jantzen Beach
Neighborhood: North Portland

909 N Hayden Island Dr
Portland, OR 97217

Julia Z. writes: This hotel was excellent, clean and comfortable, and was very inexpensive -- $98 per room for TWO nights, thanks to a Portland Visitors' Bureau deal that I got via email.

The room was more spacious than average, and the king-size bed was really…

Pizza Fino
Neighborhood: North Portland

8225 N Denver Ave
Portland, OR 97217

Carmen C. writes: This is right across the street from where my best bud teaches yoga, and she used to work at Bella Faccia on Alberta, which is also owned by Pizza Fino's lovely proprietor, Linda, so we hit it up a lot for post-workout pizza and beers.

The set-up is…

Vendetta

4306 N Williams St
Portland, OR 97217

Gabe C. writes: Expensive drinks.  Lacking points.  Food selection, decent at best.  Service....not bad, not great.  Sun shining in my eyes on the patio..not their fault, but it pissed me off nevertheless.  V is for Vendetta.  O is for Okay.

Heron Lakes Golf Course
Neighborhood: North Portland

3500 N Victory Blvd
Portland, OR 97217

jocelyn b. writes: This course is absolutely beautiful. I played the Great Blue, which is known to be quite the swing-cursing type of course. But it was nonetheless fun, gorgeous, and the greens are kept in prime condition. Not exactly cheap, but really, are the great…

Orange Julius
Neighborhood: North Portland

1249 Jantzen Beach Ctr
Portland, OR 97217

Maggie A. writes: It's the same Orange Julius as anywhere, but surprisingly it's not a bad place to get a Chicago dog if you happen to want one but find that you've moved away from Chicago years ago and almost wish you hadn't because there is nothing like a Chicago…

Chevron Stations Inc Station 1159
Neighborhood: North Portland

12105 N Jantzen Dr
Portland, OR 97217

Michelle H. writes: Welcome to the last stop during the commute from hell before I cross over to the other side.  I fill up here purely on the principle that I'm going to pay between five and ten cents more once the bridge is behind me.  Thank you Washington gas tax.…

Jasmine Photography

Portland, OR 97217

Krista T. writes: Getting marrired? Want a really nice person with incredible photography skills to capture all the precious moments as they take place?
Then call Alexis at Jasmine Photography!
Alexis is a pro and very easy to work with. Her images are creative and…

Trebol
Neighborhood: North Portland

4835 N. Albina Ave
Portland, OR 97217

Julie D. writes: I took the hubby out last night for another Yelp find.
The place was empty!! EMPTY!
I was surprised, due to the glowing reviews.
I was also kind of happy for my own selfish reasons.

The dialog in my head went like this:
Head: Well if this place is…

Sohbet
Neighborhood: North Portland

2710 N Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97217

Carmen C. writes: For awesome espresso with no pretension, come here!

Truthfully I frequent Sohbet solely because my best girl Binah (Dinah with a B, please!) pulls the shots on the weekends and she always treats me right, but what makes Binah best is that she'll treat…

Country Inn & Suites
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

7025 NE Alderwood Drive
Portland, OR 97218

Brye L. writes: I like this little hotel near the airport.  It's a mere 10 minutes to the terminal and they do a good job to make your stay comfortable.  Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fruit and cookies down stairs available all day.  Free wireless internet in the…

Good Dog-Bad Dog

7000 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97218

Jen K. writes: Flew back into PDX and was starving, so my first stop off the airplane was Good Dog Bad Dog.  It just felt like the right place to welcome me home to Portland.  

Could be the red walls - I'm a sucker for red walls, or maybe it was the Chicken…

Booya Juice

7000 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97218

precious c. writes: I always stop by here when I travel home. The three sister strawberry smoothie is so goooood. It's the best smoothie I've ever had. There's one in Pioneer Place too.

Panda Express

7000 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97218

Sangorama s. writes: I can't believe I'm rating this place...

Here goes... I'm writing from China right now and I must say, I like good American style chinese fast food. Yup, I like it. Ever since my college days of cheap chinese, I get a craving for some fried meat and…

The Fulton House Bed and Breakfast
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

7006 SW Virginia Ave
Portland, OR 97218

NANCY H. writes: This bed and breakfast was absolutely lovely! We stayed here for two days while we checked out the sights in Portland. Our hosts, Wendy and John were extremely hospitable and very kind and respectful of our privacy.

This B&B is a historical three…

ReadySetMom.com

Portland, OR 97219

Tracy A. writes: ReadySetMom.com is a great resource site for Portland Parents. Very witty writing and a wide-range of relevant topics. Check it out!

Chez Jose
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

8502 SW Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219

Alec B. writes: Great Mexican food and a fantastic lunch spot.  I had heard good things about this place and decided to check it out. While it was very busy in there, I was able to get a seat right at the counter.  

The chicken quesadilla was a reasonable price with…

Here We Go Again
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland, Irvington

2438 NE Broadway St
Portland, OR 97232

Catie L. writes: It was a little hard to find at first, but I had a wonderful time while I was there and was treated with such care and courtesy I felt like I was the only customer.  At the time I was shopping for a bridal gown and had called ahead asking about their…

Oregon School of Massage
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

9500 SW Barbur Blvd Ste 100
Portland, OR 97219

Suzanne S. writes: I love this school. I don't have any intention of becoming a masseuse, but I am interested in massage. I love it that they have individual classes open to the public here. A couple of years ago I took a basic massage class, a class on orthobionomy…