#1

Paley's Place French, Bar 1204 Nw 21st Ave, Portland (503) 243-2403  A very happy find - by accident. Marrakesh was full and couldn't take us til much later (what recession?) so we walked a block and found Paleys. The staff was wonderfully helpful and friendly. My crab salad with truffles was superb, and my wife ra...

#2

Kokiyo Teriyaki Japanese 4803 Se Woodstock Blvd, Portland (503) 774-8070  This was a favorite of our family. Had the old kid size (horse) saddle seats at kids tables from the restaurant building's past. Loved the teriyaki the service and sauce... This restaurant building has been redone and is another place now.... W...

#3

RingSide American 2165 W Burnside St, Portland (503) 223-1513  For many years this has been the old school place for steak in Portland. The interior is dark and woody with vintage 50's character without being kitchy. People boast of the Ringside's onion rings and a terrific late-night happy hour in the cozy ba...

#4	Spaghetti Factory the Old 0715 Southwest Bancroft Street, Portland (503) 222-5375  Excellent!! Great food and great staff!

#5

Champions Sports Bar American, Brewery/Pub/Tavern, Sports Bar and Grill, Casual/Family 1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland (503) 226-7600  My husband and I enjoyed our appetizers, New England Chowder (in a bread bowl) and Lobster Flourentine Soup--both were simply fabulous and bursting with flavor! For our entrees, we had the Boothbay Seafood Penne and the foot-long Lobster Roll; both w...