Been waiting 40 years to find the right place and artist to tattoo my Dolphins' on my arm. Tyson did a fantastic job on designing and 'pinning' them on. I would recommend this place for your first or next tattoo! Thanks Tyson! read more

Bigtime Walk-In Tattoo - Got this beauty today from Tyson. Waited 40 years for the right artist to pit my 'fish' on. Tyson's work is just amazing. - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We had an appointment for 6pm, arrived on time only to be told he was running behind and to come back @730! Arrived on time @730 then we were left in the waiting room until 9pm. There were no customers, just the two guys that worked there. They were bullshitting in the back, talking and catching up while we sat waiting. Then when the guy, David, finally brought my daughter back @910....he told me that he no longer had time to get to me because he had to lock up by 10pm. He repositioned my daughters tattoo twice and then just stopped responding to her at all. He never checked in to see if she needed a break or to ask how she was doing. He was a complete dick. Her tattoos look like they are ten years old at two weeks. We took her to another shop to just talk to someone about how they were looking and they said whoever did it went way to deep and she would be lucky if they healed better than they are currently looking. Completely shitty experience with a guy that I would never recommend to anyone. The shop itself seems ok. Clean. Well put together. I went to Ever True to get my tattoos two days later. I was seated in the waiting room for 5 minutes before I was on the table. Out the door within an hour, with the cleanest lined tattoos and a sweetheart of an artist. He will definitely be my go to from now on. I paid the same price that the other shop was charging and a way better experience. I would give David at Grizzly 0 stars if it was possible. It was a trash experience. read more

Walked in and was immediately helped and walked through my first tattoo, Davis was great and took his time to make sure I had a great experience. The artwork was great and everyone was very helpful and accommodating to me as a first timer. read more

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Brian at Grizzly was super kind, patient, informative and does amazing line work. I'll definitely be coming back for my next one! read more

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I went In for a consultation. Some asshat in a shitty beanie gave me a totally overpriced quote for a piece I really want to get. Okay I was ready to pay upfront and get it anyway. He proceeds to tell me it will be an hour. Okay. Cool. Well the fact that I'm sitting and literally waiting to get it after the overpriced quote he has the nerve to tell me to bill me half the price now so he "doesn't waste his time" Well I'm not wasting my time beyond the fact that I was excited to move next door to a tattoo shop that I won't even bother with any further. Thanks but no thanks. read more

Go see Mike- he does tight shit. Like, whatever you want. Quick, light handed. I mean. Just go see him. read more

Bigtime Walk-In Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Visited Portland over the Memorial Day weekend. My friend and I wanted to get tattoos spontaneously so we checked this place out since they told us walk ins were accepted. Our tattoo artist was named Sol who was from Costa Rica and really cool to have conversations with. She is friendly and lets you navigate how you want your own tattoo without her ideas being too pushy on you. The tattoo itself was a bit overpriced for what I'm used to when I go to my artist back in LA. Again, we were walk ins so that was kinda to be expected. It is usually only cash but she let us pay with Venmo which was great. read more

Getting a tattoo can be intimidating. Tyler Adams at Grizzly tattoo is incredibly talented. His art is realistic, detailed, and will totally exceed your expectations. He's also very relaxed, easy going, and creative. Have two tattoos done by him (half sleeve) and though I'm in Florida now and who knows where I'll end up living in the future, I will ONLY go back to Tyler to complete my sleeve and I simply cannot wait. If you have any doubts about this place, leave them at the door- this tattoo shop is top notch. read more

i've been here a few times and always have a great experience here. decent prices too!

I've been waiting for the perfect tattoo idea, and the artist to match for years. The idea came about a year ago, and I just needed a talented artist to collaborate with. A Yelp friend suggested I check out Laura. After checking out her Instagram portfolio I was in love. Laura's shading, lines, detail and work in general is clean, soft, and uniquely gorgeous pieces of art. Laura is also super easy to work with, and makes you feel at ease. The shop is clean, inviting, and in a fun area of town. I looked into the shops other artists work as well, and it appears you can't go wrong Grizzly. read more

Bigtime Walk-In Tattoo - My work freshly done. Can't wait to see it healed! Gorgeous. - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Just got my second/last session of the tattoo I started in November done during New Year's weekend with Laura. A floral/plant piece on my shoulder/ upper arm. Can't find words to describe the turnout! Laura is such a nice and down to earth gal. Took us a while to figure out the colors but in the end it all turned out super sweet! She even added a few things to what we originally had - she felt like it was a little too bare on some parts. She is definitely accommodating to her clients and collaborating with her on this tattoo was a pleasant experience. I would lalalove to work with her again the next time I visit Portland. A little more about the shop: The entire vibe is definitely one I've never seen at the shops back here in the Bay Area. It's got some taxidermy-ish vibes but not tacky. Pretty hip and modern. I love how they use a fence to divide the "tattoo zone" from the rest of the shop. read more

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I absolutely adore Grizzly. After moving from Brooklyn NY last summer I quickly became a regular. I've been tattooed multiple times by Laura Graham and she is a dream. Her talent is undeniable and works with you to make sure you are getting exactly what you want. I came to her with an extremely challenging coverup project and she completely blew it out of the park. Also the manager at Grizzly, Lucy, is so accommodating, warm and welcoming. Can't wait to get tattooed at Grizzly again soon. read more

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I've been tattooed by multiple people at Grizzly (photo below is of a piece done by Laura Graham) and every single time it's been nothing but a great experience! The shop is clean, the artists are all top quality, and Lucy (the manager) is an absolute doll. I will definitely be back to have more work done in the future! read more

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They are rude and pretentious. I've made an effort 3 times to get a tattoo there As I live In the apartments behind it. They are rude each time and I decided to just go elsewhere. Save your money and don't waste your time. read more

Tyler did an amazing job on my and my husband's tattoos. Also, the shop had to turn away someone who walked in and requested a swastika tattoo while I was there and they did it seamlessly and gracefully. So, if you hate racists and like gorgeous tattoos, this is the place for you! They also fit us in on two days notice, so heck yeah to that! Thanks, Grizzly Tattoos! read more

Bigtime Walk-In Tattoo - My hop vine! She's fresh but absolutely lovely. Thanks! - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fantastic time and clean shop! David is very talent, highly suggest him! Clean area of Portland as well read more

I took a trip here in august for my birthday from California to get tattooed by Michael (@jesus_pieces_ on ig)! I had been collecting his art for a while and decided last minute to come out, and he was able to book me a week before my trip. He books very fast, so I suggest planning accordingly. The shop is very clean and Michael checked sizing for the tattoos I wanted. The overall tattoo process was a pleasant experience and his professionalism is amazing. He also sells a bunch of cool prints and original art, so check him out on Instagram! I literally flew out from California-- that should say enough about his work. Thank you Michael for making my birthday tattoos an awesome gift to myself! read more

pricing : average cleanliness: top tier customer service : AMAZING on the phone and in person . I am so happy that I decided to come here . it was a same day appointment and everything went PERFECT . when i walked in she had it printed and was ready to go . it was the fastest and the best tattoo i've ever gotten . i'm scheduling for my next one as i type . Jess was my artist and her energy was bubbly and kind . it was just the energy you want for a good time . im super pleased with this tattoo and i would refer anyone here . the receptionist at the time was also very sweet . read more

Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming, and as a first-timer, I felt totally comfortable. David was fantastic and I love my new tattoo! I came in on a Thursday and they were able to find time for me the next day which was awesome. read more

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I just got my first tattoo the other day. It took me a long time to figure out what I wanted to get and a bit longer to figure out who I wanted to actually make it a reality. Tyler Adams is that man. A friend had some work done from Tyler and has been going to him for years. I liked what I saw and we finally made it happen. Grizzly Tattoo is Tyler's new business. I guess I get to be his first review. I had no idea what getting a tattoo would feel like, but Tyler put me at ease. I have a bit of a high tolerance for pain, so ultimately it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be, but I'm getting ahead of myself. I wanted something very specific and could visualize what I wanted, but getting it down on paper was a struggle. A few weeks before getting the tattoo Tyler and I had a consultation. I showed him a few images I found online and he told me he would come up with something original that I could be proud of. Fast-forward to the day. Got to the studio and Tyler was drawing away. He came up with an initial design which I came back to look at. It wasn't quite there, but I told him a bit more of what I wanted and in another minute or 2 it was where it needed to be. The tattoo took less than an hour to complete. Since it was my first one, Tyler did a small portion just to show me what the pain would be like. It wasn't bad. Certain parts of it were worse than others, but I bit down on my teeth, did a bit of grimacing through the rough parts and ultimately got through it. I am very happy with the final product. All in all a very good experience. People say that once you get one tattoo you can't stop. I'm not sure if that is true for me, but if it is, I'll be heading back to Grizzly for my next one. read more

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My wife and I got our first tattoos here. After healing, some of the lines were jagged and parts were unevenly saturated. Overall, a good experience, but won't be coming back for future tattoos. We'll be looking for a more experienced artist next time. read more

I had a most excellent experience with Chris at Grizzly Tattoo! After spending HOURS looking through artists' online portfolios, his immediately jumped out at me as unique and suited to what I was looking for. I scheduled a consultation with him and we met to discuss my ideas. He listened to what I had to say, asked some clarifying questions, and was very professional yet friendly and easy to talk to. We scheduled my appointment and he worked on a design. When he showed it to me, it totally blew me out of the water: I was thrilled! I made a couple of tweaks, he made the changes, and the he went to work. The process itself wasn't a ton of fun (you're getting stabbed with a needle, after all!), but Chris did a great job of making me comfortable throughout the entire session. When it was over, my tattoo was even better looking than I thought it would be--which I didn't think was possible! I would highly recommend Chris at Grizzly Tattoo to anybody that was thinking about getting inked. It was a very positive experience from start to finish, and if I were ever to get another tattoo, I would no doubt come back here. read more

Bigtime Walk-In Tattoo - My piece from Chris at Grizzly Tattoo. Love it so much! - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It was my first time getting a tattoo. Eric was amazing! I was very nervous and he was great at calming my nerves. It wasn't at all what I expected - it was SO much better!!The entire experience was perfect - from beginning to end. I even scheduled another appointment the same day - yup, that's how great my first experience was. I already want another one by Eric. Thank you, Eric, for making this such a wonderful experience!!! read more

Bigtime Walk-In Tattoo - Purple sage plant with butterfly by the amazing Eric Quale! Love my tattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Eric is AMAZING! From the moment we walked in we were greeted with a smile from the shop manager. She was warm and welcoming and very nice. I had scheduled my consult the week prior for that morning with Eric. I had a few pictures with me of what I was wanting and with in minutes he had sketched up my dream tattoo! The best part was someone called in to cancel while I was there so rather then wait 4+ months I was able to come back later that afternoon and get it done. It was my first tattoo and I was a little nervous but he made me feel right at home. My husband was able to sit with us and he let us take video and pictures. Eric was very good about keeping the conversation going and keeping my mind off the pain. I cannot say enough about his talent. He truly has a gift! He has crisp lines and his shading is phenomenal. He was able to create a beautiful piece of art and I feel very lucky to have gotten in that day with him. Check him out, you will not be disappointed!!! read more

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Corysmoku is the man! Came in with a simple idea and he come up with something that was 10x better then I could have imagined. Highly recommend read more

First experience embracing the tattoo process and I don't think I could have found a better artist anywhere in Portland. Chris Valkov is an incredible artist and I appreciate the extensive time and effort he put into my tattoo, along with the creativity he applied to my ideas. Highly recommend him and this shop. The staff are friendly and the artwork being produced here is one of a kind. read more

Do not go to this tattoo shop. One of the artist messed up doing my work and Tyler the owner stated he would correct the mess ups, I am now having to sue the tattoo shop in order to get my money back. I repeat do not go to this tattoo shop for your work. read more

Grizzly is easily one of the finest shops in Portland! I can't even begin to tell you how pleased I am with all the work that Rich Cuellar has done for me. I have worked with him six times now and have my 7th visit already on the calendar. Not only is he a great artist, the time spent sitting in the chair always includes good conversations about music, food, bikes, silly shit, etc. Do yourself a favor and give him a call to schedule a sitting. Keep up the great work gang! read more

Fantastic! Tyler: thank you again so much for the artwork, the tattoo, the patience, and professionalism. I could not have asked for a more authentic and powerful tattooing experience. Very happy with the piece and proud to have it be a part of my life. read more

Another tattoo shop in Portland to add to my roster, now that Shauna's there. YESSSSSSSSS. The shop itself I can't yet speak of, but this little gal is amazing with her craft. Don't let her small stature and warm, friendly nature fool you. This girls not only knows her way around a tattoo gun and ink, she knows how to BUILD a tattoo machine. Not to mention custom tattoo designs and unlike most any tattoo artist i've ever met, she doesn't dick around with appointment times. If your appointment is at 11am, you'lll start shortly after 11am. Not 45 minutes after your appointment time. Love this lady. I'll be here next month to finish a piece on my forearm that she started over at Robot. read more

I lost my dad last year, and there was nothing more I wanted than a portrait of him tattooed. I searched and searched and asked around and I wasn't finding an artist I liked and wanted. I'm picky and I demand the best. Heck, I'm going to have it for a life time - I want it to look amazing! I asked another tattoo artist for recommendations of artists who do amazing portraits. Tyler was one of the artists on the list. I checked him out online and I found that there is another person who does portraits there as well...and a damn good job too! I decided to go in and make an appointment. I was greeted by Eric Quale. Upon talking with him, I found out that he was the other artist on their website who did portraits. They looked so realistic and AMAZING. I booked my appointment with him on my parent's anniversary date. It was a special picture and an important date to me. Eric was very friendly and humble. He's soft spoken, but could chat up a good conversation. Funny ones to add. He understands the importance of the quality of his work as well as that it also represents the shop. He takes great pride in what he does and he has a couple kiddos who hopefully will follow in his footsteps. He's been doing it for 7 years and does a damn good job. Better than damn good! A-MA-ZING! OUTSTANDING! I'm beyond happy with my tattoo. I highly recommend Eric Quale to anyone. ESPECIALLY someone who's looking at getting a portrait tattooed. There are some "good" artists out there, but not too many that I could find who create the quality as Eric does. I'm sure there are other amazing portrait artists out there, but why must I look any further...Eric Quale is the guy! I'd like to also add that the shop is very clean looking and has an artistic feel to it with all the cool stuff they have decorating the shop. Cleanliness is also VERY important to me. read more

Friendly receptionist. Clean studio. Loved the work that i saw on a few of their portfolios. However i made an appointment with Chris almost a month in advance but had to wait until i showed up to even see the design. Not only that but when i mentioned it wasnt really what he had described he seemed personally offended. Perhaps more communication from both ends read more

We happened upon this shop while we were waiting to get a table at Tasty N' Sons on vacay from San Diego. They hadn't opened yet so we swore we would stop in again after our meal to check things out as I had already swore that I would get another tattoo in the mother of all tattoo cities. I'm so glad we went and I don't know how I'll ever go to another shop again. After breakfast, we came back and met Eric who was super friendly and approachable. I made an appointment to get a rose (before I found out from a guy in Walgreens that Portland has the moniker, "The Rose City") and happened to meet the owner of the shop, Tyler. We told them they had been, thus far in our trip, the nicest people we'd met in Portland besides the people at the hotel we were staying at and it wasn't long before we learned that Tyler was actually from north San Diego county! Needless to say, we came back later in the day for my scheduled appointment in which Eric had drawn a rose exactly the way I had imagined it. In no time it was permanently etched into my right shoulder and I knew that I'd be back to get the quarter sleeve it will eventually belong to. Thankfully, we're headed to eastern Oregon later this year, and my boyfriend and I have already set aside time to *hopefully* be able to make an appointment with Eric again because I couldn't imagine getting it done anywhere else. This is the kind of shop that is awesome for tattoo virgins and veterans alike (the rose was my third tattoo personally), and I recommend it to anyone visiting the area who might have an inkling to go get some quality body art. The artists are hella talented, serious about their art, and super laid back. My only disappointment? That there isn't a shop in SD! read more

I have been following Eric around to new shops for a few years now and Grizzly is the newest place in his career. Every artist that works here is very friendly and the shop has a good atmosphere. It helps when the artist is social so that talking can distract you from the pain! Eric has always been helpful when it has come time to do a touch up or when I have wanted to add more on. Grizzly is a good shop to come to if you are looking to get a tattoo. read more

I had such an amazing experience at Grizzly! After deciding upon a whim to get a small lettered piece on my arm, I called for an appointment and got in after just a short time. I was greeted by Tyler immediately a talked through my piece and was seated fast. The work was fast, painless, and most importantly clean an flawless! I am so abundantly happy with this piece. During my sitting, I was chatting with Tyler about future pieces and I will certainly return for more ink! I will so highly recommend Grizzly to all my friends looking for work themselves. The artistry, cleanliness, and welcoming casual environment of the shop was awesome! read more

Grizzly is awesome. The kindest staff of employees, and very accommodating to those like myself who like to decide on getting tattooed last minute. I called friday afternoon, and was able to get in on Saturday with Rich (drawing up done by Shauna). The piece, being a collaboration between the two artists, turned out perfect. They both really took my lose ideas and ran with them. I will forever recommend this shop to others, and will be going straight back there for any future pieces I would like to have done. Forget the lame 5 month wait times and snotty attitudes...getting tattooed should be accommodating and comforting. Grizzly has got that down pat. read more

Mike did an excellent job working the artwork I gave him into a custom design for me. The space is comfortable, the staff is friendly and professional and I am 100% happy with my tattoo. read more

I recently finished my second piece by Jason and he has blown me away both times. He is very accommodating and professional. Hes very passionate about his work and it shows in all his tattoos. I plan on coming back to him for future work as well. read more

I had an awesome experience here! Everyone was super friendly and I felt comfortable the entire time. My tattoo artist (David) was fun to talk to and does super dope work. I'll definitely be back. read more

I had my best tattoo experience yet, at Grizzly. We planned our anniversary trip to Portland to get tattooed by the amazingly talented Jason Graham. I couldn't be happier with the experience. Everyone was friendly & the shop was clean. Thank you for the memory & art! read more

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