We stopped by here for a few drinks and some bread while we were walking the boardwalk in Astoria…read more The drinks were well prepared, but took a very long time to be made. We got our bread and basically finished it before we got our drinks. The bartender was new and she was looking at physical recipes to make each of our drinks. Im glad we weren't in a hurry. The view is outstanding and you can sit outside in the nice weather which we had that day because the inside is very small. We even saw a sea lion swimming off the pier as we enjoyed our drinks. A little pricey for what you get but overall still good but not somewhere I would return to with all the other options in the area.

Came across this place while walking around. Wanted something not too heavy, so we ordered the the…read moreSailors Fika and the salmon chowder. Both were so good. Haven't been to place before that had the tinned fish. I love it! Need to find more places that have them! Oh, and we ended up getting not one, but two desserts! Sat outside to get some fresh air and just enjoy the view! Definitely try this place out!

Jeg liker dette veldig godt (I like this very much)…read more Covered picnic tables outside. Cozy little spot inside. Delish breakfast, brunch, or lunch food, unique drinks, friendly service. No WiFi.

The food was phenomenal! Ordered the danish pancakes and the crepes to share. Danish pancakes were…read morevery fluffy and warm. The crepe was a nice blend of fruity and savory. Definitely a place that serves good food that's hard to find elsewhere nearby. The only reason why I am hesitant to give 5 stars is that the wait was incredibly long (to be seated and waiting for food) and it was really hard to tag someone down. It took an hour to be seated (despite us being third on the waitlist), and another hour between when we ordered our food and when the food came to our table.

Great food. Loved it! If you are looking for good Scandinavian food this is a great place. Nice…read moreoutdoor seating too.

I wonder why this place isn't in regular "top ten" of Portland. The food is amazingly good. We…read morehad the smoke salmon and chicken wrap(lefse). A wrap? Sounds uninspiring but they are freshly made wraps and there are nuts and other berries that make them amazing. Also, I had the pickled egg- I know, something that perhaps isn't on anyone's I gotta have list, but it was wonderful. It's a small place with a simple menu, and a bit out of the way in Woodstock but it's in my top ten!

Would highly recommend coming here early ~9 am as they do not take reservations. This scandinavian…read morebrunch spot is one of my go-tos for brunch whenever friends are visiting or I am just craving a delicious meal to start my day. The food is delicious- my go tos are the pancake balls (the lemon curd and the house-made lingonberry jam is delicious and a perfect complement). I loved the salmon benedict (they smoke their own fish!), the swedish hash, and also the lingonberry drinks! The ambience is charming and is the perfect cherry-on top to a sunny start to a beautiful day. They have a garden to sit in outside as well for when the weather is nicer. Would highly recommend and I will also be coming back for more of their delicious food!

First time at this location and our experience was stellar! The servers were so friendly and made…read moresome really good suggestions for first time diners. We ordered the pancakes, the trout hash and the smoked steelhead Benedict. Everything was delicious! Will definitely be going back to try the lefse! I went on a Sunday morning and got there at 9am. There was no line and we were seated immediately. When he left around 10:30, there was a long waitlist and line, so give yourself time if you go later in the day!

This is a restaurant I've wanted to try for a while now. The staff were friendly and efficient, the…read moredining area was light filled and airy. The food was amazing! I ordered smørrebrød and my sister got the Benedict. Both came out perfect. I also really enjoyed that they came with greens on the side and everything was so fresh. Highly recommend!

Arrived here at 11:09 am and the time is now 12:52 pm, still haven't received our food. We are a…read moreparty of 8 with two small children, one was asleep at the time and so my wife who was carrying her sat down at an empty table while the rest of us waited in line. One of us went inside to get a menu, but was told to wait outside in line. This same server came out a minute later and rather rudely told us we needed to all wait in line and leave the table. Fast forward 30 minutes the same server came out and told us we could sit at the same table he had made us leave. Do not come here if you have small children or the patience of a saint. Bring some snacks maybe? Update: got the food at 1:03 pm. Most of my party got the meatballs, while I got the fish board and the kids got the danish pancakes with a side of bacon. Food came out at the same time, and based on the food temperature it seems some of it had been waiting for the rest to be finished. Perhaps they felt the long wait time was necessary to make the food more appetizing, but despite the long wait and almost desperate state of hunger, the food tasted disappointingly mediocre. Nothing was outrageously bad or good, but rather bland. The sole exceptions being a rather surprisingly spicy horseradish sauce and tasty...jam. Tl:Dr if you enjoy waiting around 1.5-2 hrs for bland food and bad service then this place is it for you!

Review is for IKEA Bistro located on bottom floor where you check out…read more Thought I'd get a sweet treat for the trip here so soft serve cone it tis! But wait...they have a new flavor swirl w strawberry so ya know I had to try it. Verdict: pretty good. Had a nice strawbs flav...not too fakey. The consistency is lil diff being slightly icy vs the creamy soft serve. It's a lil sweet for me but I did not regret trying it :) Staff was nice, plenty of seating and you can shop all the foods they serve to bring home. They have the grocery items right next to Bistro w a self checkout. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

So we all know what to expect at the IKEA restaurant, reasonable food, quick, and good value. Well…read morethe quick part was missing today, there was a family of eight that took a long time to get their order placed and food served, with just one guy behind the counter. No biggie, but knocks half a star off for me, wish another staff came to help out. Breakfast was solid, potatoes were good, and the place was clean.

MÅURICE is one of those restaurants that you almost have to experience to appreciate. Its a small…read morespace and a small team, so expect to wait but it is worth it. The French-Scandinavian influence makes the food feel completely different from your typical Portland restaurant. Everything we had was beautifully prepared, creative, and clearly made with a tremendous amount of care. The flavors were incredible, the presentation was gorgeous, and the whole experience felt more like visiting a little European café than having lunch in Portland. Exceptional service and attention to detail. The quiche and the chicken pate were my favourite.

Food was great! Coffee comes from next door Courier and is delicious. We got the special - razor…read moreclams steamed in a winey sauce. They were good. Fun textures and I'd never had non fried razor clams before. The highlight though was the jiggly quiche that reminded me of an extra rich chawanmushi but with a nice crust. We also got the cheese plate and some sweets. Service was perfect for catching up friends and enjoying a slow morning, but you might be annoyed if you're in a hurry. It's a small spot and things take time because they're made with care. I would come back again, especially for the quiche. Our server was great and the ambiance was so cute. Loved the different dishes and variety of cutlery. It was like eating in someone's farm cottage while the sun poured in through the window.

Gorgeous interior, unique artwork and impeccable restored furniture. The showroom is well lit and…read morebeautifully put together - working with ordering and customizations is easy and reasonable. Game tables unlike any other- sturdy but luxurious. All of the woodworking is flawless and glossy- i wish all my furniture at home looked that good! Always recommend to friends looking for one of a kind restorations or custom pieces, it is definitely a not-so-hidden creative gem of Portland.

It's no secret that the quality of furniture making is in decline. It's just easier to mold it out…read moreof sawdust and glue, or mold it out of plastic. The sad thing is that the molded sawdust is sheathed with veneer, thin sheets of wood peeled from often old growth trees or endangered tropical hardwoods. Often that tree that took a hundred years or more to grow, is being used to make a piece of furniture with a life of 3-5 years. Don't let us get started into veneer poaching http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/Redwood-Park-Closes-Road-to-Deter-Burl-Poachers-248659171.html. Or hardwoods fueling war lords. http://bigstory.ap.org/article/liberia-ex-forestry-boss-arrested-corruption. That's just sick. The Good Mod is going against that grain. Their specialty is mid-century modern from the Scandinavian invasion. Those Vikings and their furniture! They refinish or reupholster the pieces as necessary and the price reflects that. If you have ever priced having a piece of furniture shot with a couple coats of lacquer by a professional, who also, by the way, is being paid to properly handle lacquer, which is very toxic, you know. But those prices are comparable to the new price in its time. And you are getting a piece of furniture you can pass down generations. In fact, some of it may become design auction material in the future. They were good on my visit with cadenzas, occasional chairs, classic Knoll chairs, a few sofas, lighting. They also gather up some industrial artifacts and repurpose them, if that fits your aesthetics. One of their newest spec pieces is a walnut ping pong table, which could also be used as a dining table. This item would fit well into the tech startup world. If you are an art director or set decorator they would be a good resource. The Good Mod has moved around and as of this writing are up a creaky elevator or quite a few stairs on the fourth floor. But that gives them a new big cheap space. And note to new arrivers decorating your Pearl condos - if you can rock this style, you can patronize a great Portland reuse business. You can even fib a little and claim your hip grandparents/parents/you bought it new! The Good Mod cleans up and restores furniture from the mid-century modernist age. Reduce, reuse, recycle! Be cool, stay cool, keep cool! (Thanks to Mr Oscar Brown Jr)

We got 4 gorgous Mid-century Modern refurbished chairs months ago. I had been looking and looking…read morefor the right chairs.we found them. We love them and they are so durable and so solid. They look great in our house and they are fantastic. They were $$$ and worth it. Owner was easy to work with and chairs were ready when he said they would be.

Michael at Red Snapper is a lovely human and a wealth of knowledge and expertise in MCM furniture!read more

This white box shop has a mix of vintage furniture, new home items and jewelry. The jewelry runs to…read moregold hues which seems to be swinging into style, along with brass home items. They have a lot of white pickled oak too. Prices are upper end but this store is going to have unique items unavailable elsewhere. To me it reads a sunny Mediterranean vacation home for someone interested in Scandinavian design. They have a web shop, put photos on the usual socials and ship. And they run a decorating and interior design consultancy. Portland doesn't have many decorator showrooms like this. The shop is strategically located in an emerging Central East Side design district.