This is a great venue! We had a fantastic time at the Ali & Ian wedding.... The staff were very…read morefriendly & professional and the event space is beautiful with exceptional plant-life & greenery all throughout. Highly recommend Blockhouse as an event space.

Attended a wedding in this Nursery and it was an amazing venue. Fabulous party space. And you have…read moreflowers and plants already around you in abundance.

We got married at Castaway in September of 2023 and we LOVED having our wedding here. It was…read moreactually the only venue we toured because we thought it was perfect the moment we saw it. The space is minimal and industrial which is what we liked. The plants provided by the venue bring the space to life so well. Honestly, you need minimal decorations for it to be wedding ready. Having the outdoor space for cocktail hour, food trucks, beer pong, etc. was incredible. We had about 175 guests, so we really enjoyed the flow and space for our guests to get fresh air if needed. The Castaway team was helpful, responsive, and so great to work with! Highly recommend for weddings, events, etc. Thank you Castaway team!

Here recently for a sponsored event. Don't know who the bar providers were but I believe the food…read morewas overseen but someone from the Ritz? Nice venue, possibly a bit overdone for audio - volume was earsplitting at times - but video and audio both were well covered. Wifi would have been a nice touch, possible that that's more a choice from the event sponsor than the venue. And parking is a bit wonky but not unacceptable.

Planning a wedding is stressful. Planning a wedding during a pandemic is almost impossible…read more When our 2020 wedding had to be postponed a year due to Covid-19, we were left with ALL of the feelings. We very easily could have been defeated by the situation, but the staff at Opal 28 always made us feel supported and positive that our event would be amazing! Even though people were working remotely and, I'm sure, dealing with their own stresses, there was never a lapse in time for communication and answers to any and all of my questions that came up over that year. Often times, my questions were met with so many thoughtful options and possibilities that it was clear the Opal 28 staff was a trusted team with a ton of experience! On the big day, the staff took all of the decorating and arranging into their own capable hands and off of mine and the venue looked even better than we imagined! I love the flow of the space, giving guests different areas to visit in both indoors and out. The food was impeccable and I should mention that in the time between booking the venue and having our wedding, we had gone totally vegan and wanted a plant-based menu. The chef came up with an entire list of possibilities and everyone was blown away that it was a totally vegan menu. Having the available apartments upstairs was also a huge help as we were able to add one for the night to use as a staging and changing area and place to store extra needed items. I can never thank the staff of Opal 28 enough for their care and professionalism and ability to keep everything positive and calm in the face of so many unknowns. I highly recommend this venue for any and all festivities and look forward to visiting again!

Got overcharged $5 per person from the advertised prize…read more When we showed proof that we clicked on a $65 deal, not $70 deal, the owner still refuses to adjust the bill

Try the caramel sutra! The homemade caramel is special. Really cool space to enjoy your drink.read more

This is a really cool place. The atmosphere and the people are welcoming and accepting. There's a…read morecoffee shop attached to the space, so you can enjoy a good drink; while, you are relaxing, studying, or working. There's also a sanctuary place which is is the chapel itself. It is so comforting to be there. The coffee shop area has multiple seating arrangements which suits every taste. Best bass gets loud because different groups meet there, but for some reason it's not annoying. The bathrooms are clean and private which is a plus.

The Plant, sometimes known as the Salad Factory/Warehouse is a fabrication shop and hosts designer…read morestudios. The space has a big high bay with a working bridge crane. Today, they are very selective on the use of their space for events. But if you are in the creative world, you might see if they are available. The main space has a concrete floor, is sparsely heated and the restrooms may not be handicapped accessible. But it is a cool space operated by creatives.

We attended one of their free tours of the home they give on certain days each month (check their…read morewebsite for details). It lasted about an hour and was very informative & interesting. The tour guide was a lot of fun and shared many fascinating details about the home and General Marshall, and she was happy to answer questions. There are a number of displays in each room with additional photos & memorabilia from the era, the home, and General Marshall. They also host a high tea around Christmas & also in the Spring each year, so that's definitely sometime we want to attend (check their website events calendar for dates & details).

Venue for my son and his fiancé wedding. Very nice place for a reception, at a reasonable price…read more Had wedding and reception at the venue.

This is the perfect venue for hosting a small party. The room is tastefully decorated. We hosted…read moreour daughter's baby shower there and loved it. Everyone I dealt with answered my questions and promptly communicated with me throughout the process. We were able to visit the venue twice to determine what we needed. They are flexible as far as who we hired to do the catering and bar service. They have a freight elevator and a wagon to help transport items. I appreciated having the option of clean up services for an additional fee. I also used their dishes and they are beautiful. The cost for this venue is extremely affordable for such a classy place. My daughter walked in and said it felt like she was in a dream! Thank you again for providing such a beautiful venue.

We have used this venue twice now for our family Christmas, once for a baby shower, and we already…read morehave it scheduled for a bridal shower in a few months. Tendue is a great space for gatherings, spacious, decorated very cute, great lighting from the windows and the staff is very accommodating, We are already planning our next Christmas gathering for 2024 to be at Tendue.

Pittock Mansion viewpoint is absolutely stunning and a place that makes you just stop and stare for…read morea second (or ten). Perched above Portland, it gives you that sweeping city + mountain view that feels almost unreal on a clear day. Fun fact: the mansion was built in 1914 for Henry and Georgiana Pittock, and it played a big role in Portland's early publishing history. Another fun one... it was nearly destroyed in the 1962 Columbus Day Storm but was fully restored, which feels very fitting for something this iconic. Gorgeous, peaceful, and 100 percent worth the stop.

This place is a MUST SEE when visiting Portland! I was shocked by how special and beautiful the…read moremansion and grounds were. If you are interested in interior decor/architecture/history the self guided tour of the mansion is a must! The spaces were beautiful and I learned so much about Portland. The organization who runs the house has done an amazing job maintaining and displaying this magical home. The grounds are also incredible (and free, although parking is paid), and worth seeing just for the view. The gardens are maintained by UofO gardening students and they have done a great job. All together I think we spent about $60 to see the tour and the gardens and it was well worth it. The staff was knowledgeable and loved talking about the homes and the residents! I also appreciate the tour being self guided so we could go at our pace.

Really solid cocktail bar! I loved my espresso martini and Hugo spritz I got…read more Ambiance was great. Perfect lighting balance at night. Ended up walking in on a night where they had a jazz band playing which was great. Bartenders were really nice. Good amount of seating. Street parking only.

The IG videos make the food look delish but sadly the quality is not there. Bar service was super…read morefriendly and attentive. ordered the burger, calamari and vietnamese wings. Drink was a gin n tonic cocktail mix off the menu (can't recall the name) burger was basic, just meat, cheese and veggies, the meat was on the dry side - maybe 2 / 5 stars . came with fries, the fries were ok. calamari was great, light and crunchy, not a lot of salt - 3/5 stars Vietnamese wings - these were so disappointing, they came out hot and sweaty, there was a pungent gamey smell in each bite, the bone smelled foul also, either the brine wasn't great or they didn't clean the meat. the batter wasn't crunchy, just really soggy. not a winner like the sticky crunch wings at pok pok or like any other vietnamese restaurant that serves fried drumsticks and wings. not sure what was happening with the wings here but they were horrible - 1 / 5 stars, only ate 1 of 2 because of the funky smell from inside the chicken. had nothing to do with fish sauce either. overall, beautiful on instagram, is worth a visit for drinks but the food is lacking. in a foodie City like Portland that's just sad. I guess these are appropriate for happy hour menu items.

They're back! The tasting room is reopened and serving delicious whiskey. Westward is just another…read morereason to love Portland--and the tasting room is just steps away from Smith Teas tasting room. You can't go wrong. Lovely setting both inside or outside and friendly service makes this a great stop for out of town visitors too. Highly recommend if you happen to enjoy whiskey.

Awesome distillery with a cozy tasting room. The tasting menu is a good variety of what they make…read moreand gives a great view into what you get with their Whiskey Club. Great local premium whiskey.