Christine's Restaurant

2626 E Evergreen Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661

dew d. writes: Christine's is a small, quaint restaurant. The portions are generous. The prices are great. The service is stellar. It's a great place to meet a few friends for breakfast/brunch/lunch. They don't serve dinners. The salad bar is quite boring but the…

Vancouver Ford

6801 NE 40th St
Vancouver, WA 98661

Michelle H. writes: I've gotten almost all the maintenance done on my Escape here.  I didn't buy the car there, but they're closer than where I bought it.  I especially love their 'quick lube' section of their facility.  It's tucked back away from the showroom and…

Beaches Restaurant & Bar

1919 SE Columbia River Dr
Vancouver, WA 98661

brad w. writes: Cities seduce.

Restaurants are their little black dresses.

PDX shot me a hot look here, a couple years back.  I wasn't expecting it- I was just a systems wonk on assignment- the Powers That Are rewarded our dilligent labors with a dinner out here.  I…

Ashley Terrace

4500 Nicholson Rd Ofc
Vancouver, WA 98661

masah k. writes: Nice location and quite. Townhouses are not made for families with small children though; there are thirty stairs total. The apartments are fairly small but they have fireplaces which makes them cozy. The office staff is good. There is a park right…

Carrows Restaurants

2903 NE Andresen Rd
Vancouver, WA 98661

Maggie A. writes: Mmmm. Another one of those places where I have no idea how most of the rest of the menu is because I've pretty much found one thing I love and can't get myself to deviate from it. So, I can tell you that the Mile High Pot Roast Sandwich (if you like…

Jo-Ann Fabric Superstore

11505 NE Fourth Plain Rd
Suite 86
Vancouver, WA 98662

elizabeth b. writes: Last week, I had begun a project of sewing curtains as a living room/kitchen divider. I had map quested Joann Fabric on SE 82ND in Portland and ventured out there in search of inexpensive fabrics that Joann is known for. I got lost, but found it…

Oishi Sushi

8101 NE Parkway Dr
Ste E2
Vancouver, WA 98662

James P. writes: Located right across the street from Vancouver's Westfield Mall, Oishi Sushi has become a regular lunchtime hangout for me. The rolls are fresh, and reasonably priced. I highly recommend the Oishi Roll, the Crunch Roll, and the SuperStar Handroll.…

Biscuits Cafe

11500 NE 76th St
Vancouver, WA 98662

James P. writes: This seems to be one of the breakfast hot spots in Vancouver on Sunday mornings. Decent portions at average prices, served up by a friendly staff who seems to be a bit harried on Sunday mornings. The food tastes just like home cooking. I recommend…

Phagans Beauty School NW

10411 NE Fourth Plain Rd
Vancouver, WA 98662

Maggie A. writes: I've never been in beauty school (and all around me are thankful because nothing in my life would point to me having any potential talent at this kind of thing), so this is just a review as a customer, not as a student.

If you go into this knowing…

Brewed Awakenings Coffee Co

6500 NE 117th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98662

Maggie A. writes: The coffee is pretty good, and you get the choice to either drive through or sit inside to enjoy your coffee with the free wi-fi. If you go there often enough, their stamp card gets your 10th drink free, and free is always good.

Jamba Juice

8101 NE Parkway Dr Ste D6
Vancouver, WA 98662

Michelle H. writes: Good luck finding a place to park in the parking lot on the weekends.  It's the one flaw I find with this place .  It's a little hidden in the shopping center that it's located in as well.  The line can occasionally be to the door, but I've never had…

Red Lobster Restaurant

8219 NE Vancouver Mall Dr
Vancouver, WA 98662

brad w. writes: meh.  

meh except for the cheddar bay biscuits that is.

Teazers Salon

5620 NE Gher Rd Ste J
Vancouver, WA 98662

Michelle H. writes: I've been going here for about four years now, and I love my stylist Debra.  This is a very laid back place, which is something I really enjoy.  They are primarily a salon, but they have a couple nail stations and a pedicure chair.  They have about 8…

Southwest Washington Medical Center

400 NE Mother Joseph Pl
Vancouver, WA 98664

brad w. writes: Disaster on my holiday!

I go to Vancouver, why is that I want to see historical fort, being oral history buff.  Also get historicaling mementos for broodmate who is into colonial narratives of the Pacific Northwest.  Weirdo.

I am the stop first at a…

Brizo's Cigarette City

10417 SE Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98664

Maggie A. writes: Not that I've ever been one to use tobacco (cough, cough), but this place is cool just for the novelty of it. I think it's the only drive through cigarette place I've ever heard of other than a convenient store back in Illinois. It's not just…

Fat Daves

1511 NE 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665

James P. writes: Open 24 hours, and conveniently located at Highway 99 and 99th St. in Vancouver, Fat Dave's is the place to go when you're craving a good burger or very early breakfast at 4 in the morning. Lots of breakfast, lunch and dinner choices served at every…

Brewed Awakenings Coffee Co

1010 NE 78th St
Vancouver, WA 98665

Maggie A. writes: Decent enough lattes, friendly enough staff. Places with stamp/point cards like Brewed Awakenings (can be used at other locations, too) make it easier to justify going more often than I should, and drive through coffee always makes me smile. This…

El Tapatio

6202 NE Highway 99
Vancouver, WA 98665

Sabrina H. writes: I have sadly only had a handful of opportunities to eat here. It is a little out of the way for me so I don't get to eat here often.

I have yet to have a bad experience at this joint. The staff is very friendly and make sure your chips, salsa, and…

Cottonwood Beach

S Index St & S 32nd St
Washougal, WA 98671

Michelle H. writes: What's a person to do when you're in Washougal, it's hot as heck out, and you want to cool off?  Head down to Cottonwood Beach of course!  It's actually a historical Lewis and Clark landmark, but it's a great place to lay out and get some sun and/or…

Los Dos Compadres

701 E St
Washougal, WA 98671

Aaron B. writes: Awesome mexican food, now they have the second restaurant open in the old Round-up building so they aren't so busy.  This is a great place to go to get some authentic mexican food for a pretty reasonable price.  The steak fajitas are great, as are…

Bellagios Pizza

3307 Evergreen Way
Ste 304
Washougal, WA 98671

brad w. writes: I'm getting attached.

I had the Mother Earth again- damn, that is a creamy garlic sauce, slathered across a legitimately chewy and rich crust.  

The gorgonzola continues to floor me- I can't imagine ever getting tired of it's crispskinned melt over…

The Corner Cupboard

3010 Evergreen Way
Washougal, WA 98671

Michelle H. writes: Yummy warm your tummy soups and sandwiches can be found here.  I personally have only had the soups before though.  The broccoli cheese for example was always a great way to warm up on a rainy day.  A couple selections can be found on a daily basis.…

Johnny's Jungle

2946 E St
Washougal, WA 98671

Michelle H. writes: This is a locally owned pet shop and grooming facility.  We've been taking our dogs to the owner of the grooming facility for over 10+ years.  They've very friendly and always make sure to give our pets the attention they need.  They're great about…

Los Jalapenos

11711 NE 99th St Ste 940
Vancouver, WA 98682

Robert N. writes: A very good little Mexican restaurant.  The food is excellent.  The chips and salsa are great.  The service can be a little slow sometimes but they are always friendly.  I highly recommend Los Jalapenos.

Cosmic Coffee-Planet Pizza

5101 NE 112th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98682

jackie h. writes: I liked the pizza, the coffee was great and they also have miniature golf so the kids are occupied. We had a GREAT family time here. You must stop if you're in the area.

360 Pizzeria

3425 SE192nd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98683

Jenny C. writes: After swallowing my pride and venturing into the suburban wasteland of East Vancouver, I was delighted to find a gem in the sea of parking lots and strip mall shops that dot the city limits.  

360 Pizzeria, from the masterminds who brought us Roots,…

Kings Buffet

304 SE 123rd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98683

Ksenia W. writes: Large variety of cuisine! Recommend this place if you are starving and are able to eat five fully loaded plates of food! Good food!

24 Hour Fitness

800 SE Tech Center Dr
Vancouver, WA 98683

A W. writes: My favorite gym that I've ever been to.  

I first started going to this gym back when I was a high schooler in 2001 or so when it was only open for a couple years...

It's clean; the equipment is new; the hours are great; the spacing within the gym is…

Washington Mutual

16600 SE McGillivray Blvd Ste 150
Vancouver, WA 98683

Jamila C. writes: It's my bank...so I love them. The free checking, good service and the fact that they mail you birthday cards is kind of nice. I liked my service enough to take it with me to school in Ohio.

This locale is handy because it's in Fred Meyers and you…

Bally Total Fitness

16096 SE 15th St
Vancouver, WA 98683

Michelle H. writes: This is a fully equipped gym.  It has over 115 pieces of cardio equipment and 128 pieces of resistance training equipment.  A lot of the cardio machines are upstairs to allow you to be away from everyone else downstairs.  There is a full size…

Knit Picks

13118 NE 4th St
Vancouver, WA 98684

Judy K. writes: Those who knit know that this can get to be a real expensive habit, REAL FAST!  They may not have those fancy hand-dyed yarns like Imagine Knit, but Knit Pick's selection beats anything that you will ever find at Joanne's or Beverly's- and at great…

Starbucks Coffee

16320 SE Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98684

Gabe C. writes: It's Starbucks, do I really need to give you the run down?  No Starbucks gets more than 3-stars unless they are uniquely awesome.  This one isn't.  

EL BUENO - The staff is all over the map.  I've talked with some really cool folks and endured some of…

Target

16200 SE Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98684

Sabrina H. writes: Target is definitely the place to go. I always seem to find myself needing a Target fix at least once a month. I like their clothes and shoes. Especially the shoes. I'm pretty sure the last 4 pairs of shoes I've gottten have been from here. I also…

Pho Green Papaya

13215 SE Mill Plain Blvd Ste C2
Vancouver, WA 98684

Ruby C. writes: I've been here at least a dozen times.  Best Vietnamese food I've had.  Take friends and family there, business lunches, bad day cheer-ups, yummy tummy filling.  Secret - I'm usually vegetarian, but I had the huge beef noodle bowl.  It was totally…

Clancy's Family Restaurant

9901 NE 7th Ave Ste C120
Vancouver, WA 98685

Maggie A. writes: I'm not a fish and chips kind of girl myself, but everyone who has had them here has raved, and even my man agreed when he tried it. It's right off of the highway, so even if it's kind of out there quite a bit, it's easy enough to get to.

Bamboo Hut

800 NE Tenney Rd
Vancouver, WA 98685

Elizabeth M. writes: My friend wanted to meet here for lunch to celebrate her mid-term was over.  Her entire family  has been eating here once a week since the business opened, and she knows the menu by heart and always gets a vegetarian wrap with hoisin sauce.  It…

A Dog Gone Clean

10501 NE Highway 99 Ste 43
Vancouver, WA 98686

Map H. writes: We run our dogs out in the mess that is the NW and they get plenty dirty. At the end of a long, fun, trail run we head over to Dog Gone Clean on Hwy 99 in Vancouver. (They have 3 locations now so look for one near you in Portland or Astoria) We like…

Spanky's

PO Box 87713
Vancouver, WA 98687

Wendy C. writes: Number of times I have driven to Vancouver (on purpose) from Portland the past seven years: twice. Reason behind both trips: Spanky's! Spanky's is a gigantic consignment store somewhere out in an East Vancouver strip mall with a huge assortment of…

Valley Lanes
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

9300 SW Beavertn Hllsdle Hwy
Beaverton, OR 97005

Sangorama s. writes: If you want to get drunk while you bowl or be around a ton of highschool kids high on teen spirit then this is your place.

The staff and most patrons here are very young. Not necessarily a bad thing, just a fact. There is also a bar attached to the…