You can't go wrong here! Food is always spot on! Will be back time & again. Cant wait for summer to…read moresit outside .

We went to The Portland Bottle Shop on one of our latest trips there. We wanted a bottle shop with…read morea large can selection of local breweries and we definitely found that here and purchased quite a few cans to take home that nicely met those specifications. The great thing was not only did they have a good selection to take home in cans but they also served food and had beer on tap. We both got a beer, Steve and I to go along with our meal. For lunch I had a delicious Portobello Mushroom sandwich which was excellent! Very fresh ingredients and very, very flavorful. I haven't had this particular mushroom in a while and it was great to have it in this sandwich! Lots of other promising sandwich and lunch options as well! I'd love to come back because not only was the food great but this location is in a neighborhood I'm not familiar with at all and I would love to explore it some more!

Cute cozy neighborhood wine bar! Came here after work and had a glass with a small charcuterie…read moreboard. It was actually pretty shareable for 1-3 people needing a snack. Service was so lovely. We went back and ordered a mini wine flight which is maximizing the fun. Plus it was a nice day outside so we sat out there on the patio. Lots of cars drive by but who cares you have your wine! I would definitely go back.

Lingering. That seems to be the best word that comes to mind. Corkscrew is the sort of place that…read moreyou spend time with friends and relax, and just let time drift by. It's an interesting space. It reminds you of an old bookstore or an English pub. The wine selections are quite nice. They feature pours that seem to rotate between the Pacific Northwest and French and Italian destinations. The service is incredibly friendly, and they have a nice selection of small plate foods to share. It's just a great little neighborhood place, and it's kind of a little gem, off the beaten track in its Bybee location.

Fates bread and Bottle shop is the most interesting place we've been for a long time!…read moreThe owners Chanelle and Charlie are so lovely!! They are each highly skilled in the service industry. Beverages and food are wonderful!! The vibe is amazing!! Newly done outside area! Beautiful Go for the delicious focaccia bread and stay for the awesome hospitality

Fantastic. Absolutely loved The Oracle (spiced old fashioned, with sage-infused liquor and…read morehouse-made black pepper tincture). Food looked great too (but we weren't hungry at the time).

Came here to meet up with my dogs sibling and get some wine…read more First off this place is CUTE! It's tucked off the street so it feels private and also safe if you have a dog that might bolt. It's dog friendly, and I mean it's a place built for dogs, by dog people. The staff are amazing, hold great conversations and even better serve great wine!!

I was out on my evening walk with my dog dreaming about what kind of wine I was going to enjoy this…read moreevening and I stumbled upon CellarDOG! Such great fate! CellarDOG has been open for about a month and is beyond cool! Their wine selection is extensive and they have partnered with winemakers in the region affordable price points. The owner, Jenn & Brad are extremely personable and engaging. They are clearly genuine dog lovers. They donate a portions of the proceeds to some of my favorite nonprofits. Pixie Project is one of the nonprofit they support. In addition to wines, they also sell dog collars and toys that are made locally, dog treats made by Jenn, dog beds and other gifts Bring your dog and friends and support this beautiful wine experience You can find them on Instagram, Facebook and of course, on Yelp! https://www.cellardogwoof.com

Gino's is an authentic Italian neighborhood spot in the Sellwood area. We came on a busy dinner…read morenight and waited about 30-45 minutes for a table, but once we were seated, the service was quick and attentive! My partner at the time ordered the classic spaghetti and meatballs, and that was definitely the star. The meatballs were huge and tender! I had the rigatoni Alfredo, which was good, but I'd order the spaghetti next time. We also started with the clams, and they were delicious - plenty of sauce for the dipping bread. The restaurant had lots of seating with a cozy, dimly lit atmosphere that feels like an old-school Italian restaurant. Not a lot of places in the Sellwood area that serves Italian food, so stop here if you're in the neighborhood.

Food 3.5 stars Service 1 star…read more This is like your neighborhood Italian joint. I really enjoyed the Caesar salad and meat balls in marinara. For the entree we got the spaghetti ai funghi and cioppino. The spaghetti was kind of inedible to me due to the amount of salt in it although the flavor was good. I really couldn't eat more than a few bites of it. The cioppino was good. The seafood in it tasted fresh and cooked to perfection. Ordered the grandma jeans for my kiddo and that was good as well. Now, let's talk about the service we. We sat at the bar side and it was pretty loud and there were a ton of people just walking by and standing around. Our server seemed way too busy and we couldn't get her attention a few times when we needed her. She never came to check on us once and only ordered 1 cioppino instead of the 2 we ordered. They delivered one plate of it along with everything else so we asked if there was another one coming and she said yes (the server didn't deliver the food, there were other girls that did that). A couple minutes later, the server came back and apologized saying she thought we only ordered one. When it was time to pay, I asked her to split the bill in half but she didn't do that either. She did like a weird 30/70 split. I even walked to the card machine with her and told her right there and she said "yes I can do that" Either the restaurant is severely understaffed, server was not competent or might a mixture of both but my experience was not good. Portion size was huge though so definitely worth the price.

What a find! In this person's opinion, SW can be a little hit/miss or just less options than other…read moreareas of town, but this is a needed and welcome addition! Small plates and pizza-focused. Family welcome or a cute date, they got you. We got almost all the pies, margarita, sausage and the egg/ham. Our fav was the sausage, by far. But all worth trying. The drinks are super affordable, I was shocked! 12-14 for a solid cocktail, even not during happy hour, hello! And they also have a happy hour! Arancini, is just great/okay, but maybe I'm not sure what it's supposed to be like. Crisp, rich, but not a stand out. All salad is fantastic! The bread!! We asked to be sold some and they gave the owner's contact, it's that GOOD! We are wanting to order for a party. Seriously, you need to try this place. Private parking, great folks, awesome experience.

Four - plus stars. Service was friendly, casual, and attentive. Food was really good. We have…read morerisotto (delicious!) and Carbonara pizza (tasty). Drinks were fabulous. Ambiance is rather sparse and "cold", but it works somehow and comes off as "clean". My wife and I needed a drink and a break after a busy day and Please Louise was just the thing. Give it a try!

Many years ago, the southeast area known as Sellwood was the most populated area of Portland (more…read morepopulated than Portland itself was at that time). The Sellwood area featured a racetrack, and an infamous bar called the Whitehouse (known for its gambling and prostitution), just off of what is now SW Macadam. The street of Macadam derived its name from the early process of road paving, known as macadamizing. This was the first paved road in Portland near the turn of the 20th century, and tales abound of men racing their horse-pulled buggies down this road to The Whitehouse; an early form of drag racing I suppose. Within Sellwood itself stood a bar known as the Leipzig, and for years this was one of many watering holes on the southeast side near the bridge. Years later, the original owner would sell the Leipzig to its current owners, with one caveat, the Leipzig sign was to remain, and so it does to this day. Today the attached restaurant is known as Gino's. The bar inside was salvaged from a Chicago warehouse by the current owner, and adds a more authentic old-world touch to the atmosphere of the bar (the brass seal from the manufacturer is still on the bar today). The legacy left behind by the original owner, the Leipzig sign, often makes me consider what drives men to want to create and perpetuate legacies? The fish symbolizes the many years back in the turn of the century when fisherman used to come back from a day of fishing to the Liepzig, where the owner would let them clean the fish in the back of the restaurant. I wonder too, how many of those he was given for the Saturday evening special... Distilled http://distilledpublishing.blogspot.com/

The spouse and I decided to try Gino's for our anniversary. Normally we opt for something a little…read moremore special, but with the Sellwood Bridge closed on a Friday night, we didn't want to broach the trip downtown. There was a bit of a wait since they don't take reservations for small parties, but the pleasant hostess took our name and said she would call us. We took a seat at the beautiful carved wood bar. They have an amazing wine list, but sadly only a few options by the glass. I ordered the one Pinot noir that they had at $11 a glass. I'm not sure what I got, but it wasn't a Pinot and it was almost undrinkable. It showed up on my bill at $9.00. As we were waiting to be called for our table, we saw another couple walk in and be seated immediately at a prime table. Not too cool. My husband went to inquire and was told by the hostess that she had called our name and someone came up, so she seated them. She apologized profusely and seated us at the next available table, but it was not one of the intimate tables the other couple was seated at. It was in the main dining room squeezed in between a couple of other tables. We were immediately told that they were out of the black cod special, which was really a shame, because based on the description, it's exactly what I would have ordered. Instead I ordered the cioppino. Oddly, it's served over pasta, which I don't eat. I asked the server if I could have it over veggies instead. She said, "how about I skip the pasta and bring you a side of veggies? Then you can do what you want." Perfect. The veggies were amazing - beautifully roasted but with no oil. The only surprise was the $6 charge on the bill when I thought I was getting a straight swap. The cioppino was quite tasty and did not suffer for lack of pasta. It was primarily clams and mussels. The bay scallops did not add anything, but the two good-sized shrimp were nice. There was a nice tomato-y, fishy, garlicky balance. I asked for a club soda, which they also charged for. Only about 15% of places charge for club soda. The spouse had the putenesca, which was well-balanced and briny. We shared tiramisu for dessert. It was good, but nothing special. They did nothing on plating or presentation except to scoop it and drop it on the table. Overall, we will be back for a great atmosphere and good food, but I could do without the nickel and diming. Our bill ended up at $66 for two entrees, one glass of wine, one beer, and a split dessert.

An absolute must-go place in the South Waterfront neighborhood. Cozy atmosphere, fresh inventive…read moretapas, plates to share & snack on, and great wine. Owner Sharon is Mother in every sense of the word. She is always there, offering genuine conversation and sharing stories, just such a sweet person. Please check out this local gem, it's such a great little spot for a date or catching up with a friend. Cool spot for singles too.

We had a late appointment at OHSU needed some food and a glass of wine afterwards this place was a…read moremistake. The service was extremely slow and a little on the rude side?