Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Review: Milwaukie Food Cart Pod

by Pam Duren

We just had lunch at the Milwaukee Food carts. The Greek gyros are our favorites. Their lamb is tender and well-seasonedwe always think we should try something else but we always go back to that one. Also it is open on Sundays when others are closed.

There …

Restaurant Review: Kann

by Walt Schaffer

Carol and I  with our adult children finally dined at the acclaimed Portland establishment called Kann.  The interior design is lovely and the wait staff is very efficient. The food was quite interesting served family-style and good although some dishes might be too spicy for some …

Restaurant Review: Yaowarat

by Walt Schaffer

Yaowarat opened in late fall and is an amazing blend of Thai/Chinese food. The name derives from the same-named Chinese  neighborhood in Bangkok. Reservations are only accepted for parties of six or greater. I would advise any residents to arrive just prior to their 5:00 PM Opening. …

Restaurant Review: Neighborhood Creamery

by Cindy Brown

I’m not sure if an ice cream shop should count as a restaurant but this place is so good, I want to make sure everyone knows about it. It’s up on McLaughlin in the shopping center off of Courtney Road at the far end. The store is …

Restaurant Review: Pho 360

by Elizabeth Hosokawa

The other evening Evey Cole and I decided to try the new nearby restaurant, Pho 360, in Milwaukee on McLoughlin, located in a tiny strip mall where there is also the Embold Credit Union and Five Guys restaurant.  It is not far from the intersection with Oak
Restaurant Review: Ohana Hawaiian Cafe

by James Carthel

The Cafe is located at 10608 SE Main Street, Milwaukie 97222. (James went the evening of February 4, 2024.) There is also a Portland branch.

Good food, friendly staff, lots of patron families with little kids, OK acoustics and SHAVE ICE desserts!
Restaurant Review: Kachka

by Walt Schaffer

I cannot say enough good things about Kachka at 960 SE 11th Avenue. They offer a unique presentation of Russian/Ukrainian fusion food. Early reservations are recommended: it becomes a bit noisy with the younger, late-dining crowd.
Of course, I am somewhat subjective due to my Russian-born grandparents
Restaurant Review: Vida 33 Latin Bistro

by Alice Hardesty

Vida 33 Latin Bistro is the best Mexican restaurant I’ve been to in the area. The food is delicious and the prices are super reasonable. I started going there when it was just a coffee shop — the coffee was great and the pastries way too good.  …

Restaurant Review: Jacqueline

by Elliot McIntire

Have a yen for oysters, or sea food in general? Try Jacqueline. It’s small, noisy, and a bit pricy, but the food is fantastic, the service was excellent and the atmosphere of the restaurant and the neighborhood was great. Reservations suggested, as it was very full the …

by Elliot McIntire

Papa Haydn’s has been one of our favorite go-to spots for as long as we’ve lived in Portland, but it has now moved to our skip-it list. We went there for lunch a couple of weeks ago. We each had an entree, a drink, and Marina had …

Restaurant Review: Street Disco

by Walt Schaffer

We just discovered a food gem not too far from Rose Villa.  The restaurant (don’t let the name spook you) is Street Disco, 4144 SE 60th Avenue (near Foster), (503) 327-8280. Open Thursday through Sunday.
 
Master Chef Kyle serves up an eclectic menu ranging from grilled
Restaurant Review: Stone Cliff Inn

by Mary Claire Phelan

The Stone Cliff Inn was fabulous.  It was nearly straight up a tight switchback drive across from the Clackamus River. It is a rustic log cabin type building with a patio overlooking the river.  Some wore shorts & t shirts while others were couples dressed for …

Restaurant Review: Salty's (on the Columbia River)

by Mary Claire Phelan

I had Saturday brunch at Salty’s on the Columbia River (3839 NE Marine Dr., Portland) during a visit from my brother.  The view, service & food were great.  Upon learning we had a guest from N. Carolina they emphasized that we were to take our time …

Restaurant Review: Nicholas Restaurant

by Betty Hosokawa

Ed and I had lunch at the Nicholas restaurant on Madison (there are also two other locations), and it was excellent! It serves Lebanese and Middle Eastern foods for both lunch and dinner. At all meals, as a free starter, they bring your table this huge, freshly
Clandestino: Restaurant Review

by Walt Schaffer

I want to recommend Clandestino for an over-the-top must-do Mexican meal.  This isn’t the normal street fare, but elegantly cooked and served. Last night we had scallops served with mango and jicama followed by quesadilla stuffed with mushrooms that grow on corn stocks. On my next visit
J and R Mexican Food: Restaurant Review

by Pam Duren

My son recommended J and R Mexican food and we tried it last night. The carne asada was quite flavorful although street taco size.  Reasonable prices.   It is located next to SushiKata on McLoughlin – very nearby.  I saw a vegetable burrito and some breakfast items as …

Tokyo-Ya: Restaurant Review

By Betty Hosokawa
This is a review of a different kind of place.  We initially had planned to have lunch today (Sunday) at the excellent HK Cafe- a highly rated Chinese restaurant.  However it had lots of families gathering for a Sunday lunch and a long wait.  So, we decided