Macaw Landing Foundation
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

Portland, OR 97201

Kelly M. writes: After visiting the Macaw Landing Foundation I felt cheated that I hadn't been to or heard of this place before during my 6 years of living in Portland.  When it comes to interacting with animals in the city, the Macaw Landing Foundation comes out…

Pizza Schmizza
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1811 SW River Drive
Portland, OR 97201

mnypny b. writes: I didn't want to have pizza while on a business trip (because burning out the per diem is practically a contact sport, no?), but when the hubby is along for the free room, local pizza sampling invariably happens. This is really good stuff. Genoa is…

K-HiTS 106.7 FM
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

222 SW Columbia St Ste 350
Portland, OR 97201

Kelly M. writes: I'm giving KHits 3 stars because it's not KISN.

Remember when Portland had an AMAZING oldies' radio station that moved from FM to AM a few years ago and got even better? Remember when they had Mark Lindsy, former singer of Portland's own Paul Revere…

Keller Auditorium
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

222 SW Clay
Portland, OR 97201

Jenny C. writes: Oh how I love the performing arts...
Now, my theatrical skills are pretty lousy, but
Every so often I enjoy being swept away by others.

Here in pdx a fantastic option to do so is at the Keller.
Untouched by contemporary standards it's
Not a place where…

Mercy Corps
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

3015 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97201

Ray C. writes: When it comes to certain things, I'm a suspicious son-of-a-gun. Relief  organizations is one of these things. Several years ago, it became my mission to find The One. When it comes to charities and donations, here's a mind-numbing amount of…

Portland International Raceway
Neighborhood: North Portland

1940 N Victory Blvd
Portland, OR 97201

nam h. writes: One of the best things about PDX!!!  A great place to watch a cart, lemans, etc...race.  Only 10 minutes from downtown!  You can even join one of the local clubs and drive around this amazing track yourself.

There is also a MAX station that stops…

Broadway Coffee
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1924 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97201

Melinda B. writes: Another one of my favorite PSU coffee spots!  Broadway Coffee is one of those magical shops that looks TINY from the outside, as the store front is just a door, a window, and a lone table on the sidewalk, but it is actually pretty spacious once you…

Wells Fargo Private Client Services
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1300 SW 5th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201

Kristie C. writes: Bankers always seem sort of blah and hum drum, but not  at Wells Fargo.  Recently, I saw a commercial on TV promoting a financial services institution ... it was a guy talking to heart surgeon and the surgeon was giving the man instructions on how to…

Sckavone's
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

4100 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

Kimberly V. writes: Consider me pleased as punch to be ensconced in a booth with part of my Portland family, comfy and playing Chutes and Ladders. At Sckavone's, you have prime pickings of a few old school board games. I saw Trivia Pursuit, both the Genus and Baby…

Raven Antiques and Military
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7929 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: Sellwood is notorious for "Antique Row," the stretch of SE 13th Avenue crammed with antique stores on either side.  While one could spend an entire day digging through old junk, my personal favorite is the unassuming Raven Antiques and Military.…

Childswork Learning Center
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4235 SE Salmon St
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: I am an admittedly biased reviewer of Childswork Learning Center, as I taught their for a few years.  Nevertheless, I still consider it to be an amazing preschool in the Portland area.

Sign up for a tour if you're interested in sending your kid here…

Berry Good Produce
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Eastmoreland

5523 SE 28th
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: When I was at school at Reed, I was thankful for this year-round independently-owned and operated produce stand located close to the edge of campus.  Then when I got a job that was just down the way, my appreciation for Berry Good only grew.

One of…

Oregon Buddhist Temple
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

3720 SE 34th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

David J. writes: Wonderful, informative and inviting.  Jundo Gibbs is disarming, open, kid friendly, and very patient.  Very open to the public and just delightful.

Video Lair
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

8234 SE 17th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202

Kelldicott D. writes: My favorite video store. They have a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man figurine on the checkout counter. They know their movies and they're happy to see and talk to you whenever you pop in. They let you pay your late fees off with canned food for charity(!)…

Clay's Smokehouse Grill
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2932 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

Adam P. writes: Gosh, I went here forever ago (ok, a month), and have been meaning to write the review.  My craving today for a pulled pork sandwich reminded me to make the time...

Because Clay's didn't have one  :-/

They DID have a decent brisket sandwich, served on…

Haven Coffee Llc
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3551 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

David M. writes: The (butchtastic) girls that work here might scare the general population, but if you wink at them and crack a few jokes they'll hook you up big time.  I guess if you have boobies and short hair you'll get extra hooked up, which brings us to the real…

Pub at the End of the Universe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

4107 SE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Brice B. writes: Now that I'm all growed up, I know I take for granted the experience of legally drinking.  My first visit to the Pub at the End of the Universe (PATEOTU as it says on their credit card slips) reminded me of the implied promise of bliss beyond the…

By the Bunch
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7042 SE Milwaukie Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Nelson W. writes: We recently got married in Portland, and Rachel Galloway from By the Bunch was our florist.  She was very easy to work with and she did an incredible job.  
The shop is a great space.  When we were there we had an opportunity to see how she interacts…

Mike's Drive-In
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

1707 SE Tenino Street
Portland, OR 97202

January M. writes: Okay, so Mike's is pretty much the most amazing place in the universe. And it's really close to my house. Big ups.

Menu-wise, they're pretty impressive. Buffalo burgers, portabella mushroom burgers, Tillamook Ice Cream, deep friend mushrooms, and deli…

Twilight Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

1420 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

Chris L. writes: Sometimes having the bad ass stache is a good thing...

There are certain places where the more mature and "dangerous" look evokes a better reception then my previous clean shaven, hair spiked boy band look.  And this was certainly one of them.

Trying…

Henry's Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2508 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202

Sean c. writes: Long wait for a good breakfast

We went there on a Sunday for breakfast and were seated promptly, bought coffee and our orders taken. 40 minutes later and after our 3rd coffee refill our breakfast was finally served. I had the basic 2 egg breakfast…

Clinton Street Video
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2501 SE Clinton Street
Portland, OR 97202

tim c. writes: This place is killer. a helpful staff and an insanely huge music movie section. a CC payment option would be nice but it's no biggie and they also give you a free movie, what seems like, every third time you go in.

I also now know the lyrics to the 21…

Bluebird Guesthouse
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3517 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

Sandra B. writes: This is a very different B & B but very refreshing. There are no TVs, no phones, no noise.
The inn keepers are not actually "Inn Keepers".  They are not there, at all! They give you info via email or phone to gain access to the house, then everything…

Clinton Street Theater
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2522 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202

Gabe C. writes: 1 - star for gumption
1 - star for spirit(s)
1 - star for selection
1 - star for sh*ts and grins

...everything else about Clinton Street Theater sucks...but that's alright.  The sound is garbage and most films sound like they would if you were using…

Vindalho
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2038 SE Clinton Street
Portland, OR 97202

Jen K. writes: **My homage to Seinfeld's episode-in-reverse where they travel to India.  For the purposes of this little experiment, my hubby will be 'Jugdish' and I will be 'Elaine.'  I sure as hell am not George!**

Elaine:  "This is so much better than being in…

Longfellow's Books
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Ladd's Addition

1401 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: This nook of a used bookstore nestled into the border between Division St. and Ladd's Addition is crammed full with books ranging from beautiful, old, and antiquated, to outdated editions of literary masterpieces in paperback.  Although I didn't…

Legare's
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

1532 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202

L Cam T. writes: willy wonka's opened up a cafe-cum-community-center in clinton!  

walked by on the way back from the guerilla dog park aka Abernathy grade school and dropped in.  when they found out we had just moved into the 'hood they ran back inside and came out…

Euphoria Studios
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

1235 SE Division Street
Suite 106
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: If you're inspired by the swirling dresses and passion of Flamenco dancing, pick out a good pair of heeled shoes to stomp around in and head to Euphoria.  At its convenient location on 12th and Division, Euphoria is one of the most active dance…

Plate & Pitchfork
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

6106 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

J C. writes: This is a great food and wine venue where you get to dine outdoors in the open space of a farm! Plate and Pitchfork has a series of dinners during the summer with various local talents. Its a non-profit organization that raises funds for farm…

Abundant Yarn & Dyeworks
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

8524 SE 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Melissa P. writes: Such a great neighborhood knitting shop! I walked in to several employees with big smiles and one who showed me the lay of the land and asked what I was most interested in, so nicey! They have a large selection of yarns from the basic less expensive…

Grand Central Bakery
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7987 SE 13th
Portland, OR 97202

Nic Z. writes: So far my favorite meal in Portland!  I got the basil egg salad sandwich which was so good!  At first I wasn't sure how I felt about it, it is made with a sun dried tomato mayo which really changes the taste of it!  After my first couple bites though…

Mekong Vietnamese Grill
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

7952 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Long N. writes: Very nice place, it's locally owned and even offers pho on the weekends. (I believe they serves pho everyday now) not a 100% sure though. The pho here is very good better then alot of the pho restaurants. Nice ,clean cozy place. The fried banana was…

Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

700 SW 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Kristina R. writes: This place has some of the friendliest workers around and some AMAZING chocolates and chocolate drinks. I got a Mayan milkshake and it was the raddest drink Ive had in a while!

Portland Outdoor Store
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

304 SW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Kelly M. writes: Portland Outdoor Store outfits Portland cowboys still clinging to the wild west days with plenty of beautiful and awesome clothing.  This place has tons of pearl button shirts, big belt buckles, bolo ties, Levi's jeans and cowboy boots for both men…

Shanghai Tunnel
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Old Town

211 SW Ankeny Street
Portland, OR 97204

Lauren G. writes: You know when you just want to get away from the sunshine? You're like "geez, it's ALWAYS beautiful here, Portland in the spring. I'm so bored with it, can a girl just get a break?"
Oh you don't feel like that? Yeah, me neither, I hold on to those…

Fernando's Hideaway
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

824 SW 1st Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Brandon H. writes: I've been to Fernando's probably around 10 times or so, and I've always had a great experience.  The tapas are the reason to go - they have 25 or so different offerings of these spanish appetizers.  This is perfect for dates - sharing food really…

Sanborn's
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

3200 SE Milwaukie Avenue
Portland, OR 97202

Andrea V. writes: Solid 4 stars, even 4.5. My only beef here is the lack of more benedict options.

I had the biscuits and gravy and my dining partner, the Kelly St. special. Where I'm from, the Kelly St. special would be called Joe's Special - spinach, ground beef,…

Scovare Expeditions Inc

Portland, OR 97202

Evelyn S. writes: Awesome Sailing adventures, quiet cruises and wonderful lessons for beginner to advanced.

La Dolce Vita Antiques & Unusual Decor
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2721 SE 26th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: Located in the Clinton pocket, this small vintage store carries some unusual furniture, decor and accessories.  La Dolce Vita is well stocked with baroque gold-framed mirrors and gorgeous vintage slips.  They also carry the largest selection of old…