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1. B.J. Willy's Woodfired Pizza & Cafe
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 650-6020
Categories:
Pizza,
American (Traditional),
Italian
Happy hour margaritas and woodfired pizza sound like the perfect combination for lazy summer afternoons.
The original B.J. Willy's, located in the Old Willamette district, is my neighborhood bar and restaurant. And while it isn't my perfect place,…More »
2. Linn City Pub
Definitely a popular West Linn hangout. More restaurant than bar, it is a great place to relax and grab some food and drinks. At first I was going to compare it to Cheers, but really, it is closer to the diner in Seinfeld.
Basic food, nothing…More »
3. Burgerville USA
Mmmm... burgers. You know you want one. When I have that special craving, I (gasp!) go elsewhere.
While this is my favorite Burgerville location, because it has a cute little park with a white picket fence and large willow tree, I'm just not a fan of…More »
4. BJ Willy's Public House & Eatery
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 656-4410
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Gastropubs
This update pains me. It is my local place and although I still have pretty good experiences, I feel that overall it is a bit Jekyll and Hyde and you never know what you're going to get. The bar (Dr. Jekyll) is a good place to hang out and I enjoy…More »
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6/22/2009
Is it fair to compare a new place to the prior tenant? That question led to a very interesting… Read more »
5. Thai Linn
The act of not writing a review can be a statement in and of itself. I've been asked about this place a lot.
Sometimes I wait until I 'get a place' which can take awhile and in other cases, the business has frustrated me in some way and I'd like to…More »
6. Rice Thai Cookery
Hope springs eternal as new restaurants continue to open (recession be damned) in the Old Willamette part of West Linn. We had a nice meal and although it didn't quite thrill yet, most of the elements are in place.
It has a warm family-run feeling…More »
7. Five-O-Three
Sometimes blind dates are the best. You don't know quite what to expect and your 'date' doesn't have to live up to the lofty expectations you've built up in your mind.
I've heard about five-0-three ever since it opened in West Linn over a year ago.…More »
8. Thai Orchid Restaurant
Thai restaurants are a dime a dozen in Portland, but even in my neck of woods, each city has two or three. I feel a little bad about the three star review, but since I regularly dine at Thai restaurants in Lake Oswego, Tualatin and Wilsonville, I…More »
9. San Blas Mexican Restaurant
I've been coming here from the very beginning, but wanted to give them a good six months to find their footing. My first couple of visits were during their growing pains stage and I didn't want to over penalize them while they were still figuring…More »
10. Lil' Cooperstown Bar & Grill
So I did something rather surprising today, I walked into this restaurant for a quick lunch and took a look at the menu. Finding the menu choices uninspired, I just got up and walked out. I blame (*thank*) Yelp.
You see, reading everyone's great…More »
11. Pine Garden Restaurant
Three stars makes them the highest rated Chinese restaurant in West Linn in my books. This is in comparison to The Essence of China in the Old Willamette neighborhood. Really it makes me want to take a road trip to 82nd Avenue in Portland for better…More »
12. Saprona Sushi
I don't even know where to begin.
This is the newest eatery in West Linn and I wish I had better news to report. They've been open approximately two weeks and our family dinner was a train wreck from start to finish.
Service was nothing short of…More »
13. Five Guys Burgers and Fries
"I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me!"
This place drives me absolutely mental. And the irony is that I've had nothing but good interactions with the staff and management. And while the local human component of this…More »
14. The Essence of China
This is my neighborhood Chinese place and I sooo wish I could give it a rave or even say it was great, but it is just fair to middling at best. Great location (except for the parking situation) in the historic Old Willamette district in West Linn.…More »
15. McMenamins Pubs
All McMenamins are not created equal. Not even close.
My rule of thumb with their properties is to start with a three rating (since the food and service don't seem to vary much) and then grade up or down for atmosphere. Chances are, if you've heard a…More »
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