Hudson's Bar and Grill

The Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Dr
Vancouver, WA 98662

Robin D. writes: I've only been to Hudson's for holiday buffets.  With that said, this place has amazing holiday buffets!!  With the rustic lodge atmosphere decorated for the holidays, it's a fabulous experience!

China Bowl

5501 NE 109th Ct Ste P
Vancouver, WA 98662

Maggie A. writes: Very yum, very reasonable prices, very friendly service and in general a favorite for Chinese food in Vancouver. Even the man liked it, so wow. It's not fancy, but it's perfectly clean and welcoming.

Outback Steakhouse

8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr Ste 121
Vancouver, WA 98662

b w. writes: i love the awesomeing blossom of onions!  

being shark, i have lots of sashimi all year long.  so on vacation, i like to make the difference.  

best part of of US is Outback Steakhouse!  Their seasoned steaks are so different than my menu as alpha…

Special Thai Cuisine

5620 NE Gher Rd Ste 3
Vancouver, WA 98662

Michelle H. writes: I love this little Thai place.  It's right near my old house so I'd pop in whenever I didn't feel like making dinner.  The food was oh so delicious, cheap, and plentiful.  It was never super busy, being that it was in a hole in the wall, but it…

Golden Tent

4902 NE 94th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98662

John E. writes: I really enjoy Mongolian BBQ, have since my parents took me to my first one in the late 1970's.  Since then I have had Mongolian in a lot of places and it's hard to screw up which makes it a relatively safe choice when deciding where to eat out.…

Borders

811 SE 160th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98683

Michelle H. writes: I was only going to give this Borders four stars, but then I realized I don't really know why I was going to give it four stars.  There is no real reason it shouldn't get five.  Sure, I prefer to shop at Powell's, but this was a nice pleasant place…

Ruby Tuesday

916 SE 164th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98683

Michelle H. writes: Some of the better chain food I've had.  It was my first time to a Tuesday, but it was worth it.  I was a bit skeptical because had to wait a little to be seated.  The hostess was no where to be found.  I think they were prepping for the dinner rush…

First Pacific Mortgage

16821 SE McGillivray Blvd Ste 212
Vancouver, WA 98683

Jamie A. writes: Tracy Brusseau...best loan officer EVER...trust me!!! ENOUGH SAID.

WinCo Foods

905 NE 136th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98684

Amy H. writes: If you are in Portland, I recommend the 122nd Winco off of Halsey. Not 102 (spoookkkyyyyy), but the old Home Depot spot. I am almost always alone there. I also choose not to buy too much produce there....but the bagged organic lettuce is an AMAZING…

Sweet Tomatoes

12601 SE 2nd Circle
Vancouver, WA 98684

Laura N. writes: Sweet tomatoes Batman, and sweet spinach, beets, pasta, pizza, bread, muffins, baked potatoes, and jello puddin while you're at it!

This place was a veritable garden of eatin...but if you really think you're acting all healthy 'n stuff, don't pick up…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

16020 SE Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98684

Sabrina H. writes: This place is very delicious!  I've been a frequent visitor for several years.  The price is great for the smoothies which are absolutely huge.  You can have basically an entire meal from one smoothie!  The wraps are good too which is the only food…

Deseret Industries
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

10330 SE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97266

Willus W. writes: I once furnished my entire house for under $150.  This included a grey formica table with matching chairs, a living room in full rusty orange colors: a sofa bed, a puffy velveteen chair (still have that one; can't give it up!), a moderne slat-topped…

Dream Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

8350 SE Powell St.
Portland, OR 97266

precious c. writes: Buy one get one FREE!!! So Yummy!. They just opened 4 days ago. This place sell bubble tea, dessert, and smoothies. The buy one get one free offer ends next monday so check them out. We ordered a red bean milk tea and a guava house specialty. They…

Taqueria Uruapan
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

5703 SE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97266

Julie D. writes: (so far) Best hands down burrito around.
It reminded me of home and my faithful gas station burritos.
That meat we perfectly seasoned and the crunchy onion bits made my dad. The burrito was bear bones. There is something to be said for eating a…

Sportsman's Warehouse
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

9401 SE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97266

Johnny j. writes: I need to get a few things for a comping trip and tried to go to Joe's Sports.  After admitting defeat i left there somewhat disgustedly.  Fortunately Sportsman's warehouse was right across the street.

I was able to find all the items i needed.  The…

Old Chicago

11211 SE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97266

chuck S. writes: I never woulda found myself enjoying the whole restaurant/bar combo, but this place (like the Gateway location) provides good atmosphere and good food.  All the beers score style points as well.

Zao Noodle Bar

Brideport Village
7237 SW Bridgeport Rd
Tigard, OR 97281

Jen K. writes: I've had such great luck with Plan B this year.  I wanted to go to another place at Bridgeport for lunch before a show, but service started off horrible (I'm just sitting, waiting, watching...) and the first two items I wanted to order weren't…

Club Sport Oregon

18120 SW Lower Boones Ferry Road
Tigard, OR 97281

Jen K. writes: I have a love/hate relationship with this place.  The love part is that it is an amazing gym.  Lots of machines, free weights, etc. and they have staff cruising around with water, etc.  Have had a blast taking the spinning and NIA classes.  I am a…

Dog and Cat Spa

14874 SE Webster Rd
Milwaukie, OR 97267

Kate G. writes: Best place in town to pamper your pet.  Great prices and a  fantastic staff.  April begs to go to doggie day care:)  Check out their coupons on their website, especially if you're looking for a terrific price for boarding over a weekend.

Chang's Mongolian Grill

18925 SE McLoughlin Blvd
Portland, OR 97267

Lindsey M. writes: I love this place. It's sooo good! It's a buffet type. You go through the line with your bowl and get some noodles then pick from a variety of meats and veggies and sauces. Then the cooks will cook it up for you on this huge cast iron thing which is…

Pussycat Tattoo

17052 SE McLoughlin Boulevard
Portland, OR 97267

Tom A. writes: I guess I'm not qualified to give a 5-star review to a tattoo parlor as I've had one tattoo for all of four days now.  But hey, it was the best tattoo I've ever had, so I'm smacking down all 5.

Before going to Pussycat, I dropped in on many of…

Elk Rock Island

19th Ave and Sparrow St
Milwaukie, OR 97269

Kelly M. writes: Elk Rock Island is a nature park which occupies a whole island in the Willamette River off the shores of Milwaukie.  Located farther south of the bustling bridges of the Portland area, Elk Rock Island enjoys the part of the river where it narrows,…

Milwaukie Historical Society Museum

3737 SE Adams St
Milwaukie, OR 97269

Kelly M. writes: I have a special affinity and affection for small museums in small towns, and this little museum housed in an 1865 farmhouse just south of Portland is worth the trip.  Amid its standard fare of old farmtools, period dresses, local history, rope beds,…

Scovare Expeditions Inc.

PO Box 22707
Portland, OR 97269

E. C. writes: Want to get out on the water, but don't own a boat and don't want to go out with a hundred other people on a floating barge-like motorized boat?  Check out Scovare Expeditions.  My boyfriend reserved us a two hour sailboat dinner cruise on the…

Solestruck.com

10955 SW Commerce Circle
Suites A & B
Portland, OR 97070

Rachel G. writes: I'm a whore for a lot of things:

Corporate Retail, Dirty Martinis, a nice pair of jeans, even a good massage, or back scratching...

But when it comes to shoes, I am just a dirty slut -- I give it away for free.

Last night in a red wine haze-induced…

Cost Plus World Market
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

10108 SW Washington Square Rd
Tigard, OR 97281

Josh T. writes: I love World Market.  They have a great selection of various snacks from across the world.  Their furniture looks beautiful.  My favorite aspect is creating a six-pack of various beers for a fairly cheap price.  Since I am fairly new at alcohol and…

Ex Libris Anonymous
Neighborhood: Old Town

PO Box 14947
Portland, OR 97293

Libby C. writes: Hey! What is this Portland thing doing on Yelp Seattle?  These guys make the most amazing journals out of old books, and they frequent the Puget Sound arts and crafts fairs, so it's not hard to find them here.  They usually attend the First Thursday…

Animal Rescue and Care Fund

Portland, OR 97293

Angela B. writes: Animal Rescue is the most fantastic no-kill organization that rescues homeless dogs and cats and supplies them with foster shelter until they are adopted out to a permanent owner.

The organization is supported by volunteers (I am currently fostering a…

Forest Park

4099 NW Thurman St
Portland, OR 97210

Laura N. writes: I'm pretty sure it was at the "Forest Park" point of The Oregon Trail that my  best friend would get diphtheria and I would trade a lesser friend for an axel before forging the river.

But I don't hold a grudge.

Maybe it's because it is the largest,…

Piccolo Paradiso

309 NE Birch St
Camas, WA 98607

Mary B. writes: This place is DARLING!!!! You feel like you are in europe, both for the atmosphere and the great coffee! I might be a little biased (I know the owner :) ) but I can honestly say I would go here even if I didn't! They serve Cafe Umbria, so you know it…

Dolce Gelato

535 W 8th St
Vancouver, WA 98660

Jenny C. writes: Oh hey that's right! I'd forgotten that an awesomely delicious cup of coffee is actually served hot enough to both burn your tongue and do a number on your hand, even with one of those little cup sleeves.  

Thanks for the reminder oh sweet Dolce…

Elite Muscular Therapy

210 W Evergreen Blvd Ste 500
Vancouver, WA 98660

Maggie A. writes: Oh sweet heaven, here you are!

An hour long massage at this wonderful and warm place is truly all that a good massage should be. I've been many times, but not often enough and not recently because I can't bear to make the long drive when I'm still all…

Courtyard Deli Cafe

609 W 11th St
Vancouver, WA 98660

Maggie A. writes: I went to this place for lunch so many times when it opened that I got to know the wonderful owners, Tom and Sharon, on a first name basis in no time. They are very, very special, and their restaurant is perfect for lunch. The egg salad sandwich and…

Yoh

1111 Main St
Ste 550
Vancouver, WA 98660

Sasha R. writes: I can't be more happy with a staffing/recruiting agency than I am with YOH. They called me 30 mins. after I placed my resume up on a separate website- with a job that directly suited my needs. None of this, well, we need to tell you that this job is…

Cafe Al Dente

907 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660

Kristine B. writes: This restaurant may not look like much from the outside, but it was a great treat inside.  We parked in back, there's a little parking area there but it was very full.  And unfortunately, they aren't open Sunday and Monday!

We went for lunch, and…

Pepper's Taqueria

800 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98660

Jenny C. writes: Pepper's must be doing something right if it's packed full of guys in suits and ladies in fancy pants every weekday between 12 - 1.  Quick and tasty mexican food, with huge portions.  Almost too huge.  It's a staple lunch place for the downtown…

Oriental Fast Bowl

905 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98660

Jenny C. writes: Is this your idea of a sick joke, Fate?

Seriously?  On this, my last lunch hour in Downtown Vancouver after years of employment here you finally lead me to Oriental Fast Bowl?

I hate you.

Wait, no, come back... I love you... thank you. Better late then…