Restaurants

Judah’s Delicatessen

Trying pastrami sandwiches at Judah’s Delicatessen in Portland.Check out our list of the Best Sandwich Shops: https://vanportinsider.com/restaurants/sandwich/

September 5, 2026 – Michael Key
Tuesday Tacos at Gossip in the Grain

Trying Tuesday Tacos at Gossip in the Grain Taphouse in Vancouver WA. ✌ Check out our list of the Top Tacos in the Vancouver/Portland area: https://vanportinsider.com/lists/best-tacos-in-vanport/

August 31, 2026 – Michael Key
Backpacker Pizza

Backpacker Pizza in Camas. Their pies are hand-tossed and stone baked. Pizzas are finished with a drizzle of herb-infused olive oil, and the crust is brushed with garlic-herb oil. They have vegan and vegetarian topping options and optional gluten free crusts by Portland Gluten Free. Check out our review. Ckeck out our list of the…

August 24, 2026 – Michael Key
Top 20 Burgers in Van/Port

The great American sandwich. There’s countless variations. Some are great. But there’s plenty that are not. If you going to order a burger, have a fantastic one. Here’s a list of 20 of the best burger joints in VanPort. 1. Tulip Shop Tavern Portland – North Best Smash I’ve tried a lot of smash burgers…

August 18, 2026 – Michael Key
Best Sandwich Shops

Sandwiches are an American staple. But they range from lame to wonderful. Here’s where to find the best ones in VanPort. Several are also on our Philly Cheesesteak list too. 1. Fuel Bistro & Wine Ridgefield Hard Choice Ridgefield is blessed to have Fuel Bistro. They serve a variety of dishes, but the star attraction…

July 18, 2026 – Michael Key
Morelia Mexican Taqueria

Fantastic Salsa Throw a rock and you’ll hit a Mexican joint. The trick is finding the really good ones. The word on the street is that Morelia Mexican Taqueria is authentic Mexican and makes its tortillas in-house. It’s located in a strip mall in Vancouver with a couple of other south-of-the-border eateries. With that kind…

June 6, 2026 – Michael Key
La Fiesta

Downtown La Fiesta is a spacious Mexican eatery with a nice vibe downtown on Main Street. The margaritas are pretty good, but the mix lacks flavor, so it’s best to choose ones that compensate. They have a novel drink called The Tower Margarita that holds three liters. BEWARE: There’s no lifeguard on duty. On a…

May 7, 2026 – Michael Key
Sunday Sauce

New Jersey Style Italian Sunday Sauce is a New Jersey-style Italian restaurant that opened in November in the Humboldt area of Portland. They’ve had good press saying nice things and using words like “elevated” and “inspired.” As a result, the joint is very popular. They don’t take reservations. I tried visiting a couple of months…

April 27, 2026 – Michael Key
Virasat

Indian Cuisine Although I have had Indian food a few times over the years, I wouldn’t say I’m well acquainted with it. I do like curry, bold flavors, and spice, so you’d think I’d be a big fan of Indian cuisine, but I haven’t found the right dish that really spins my prop. Vancouver has…

April 14, 2026 – Michael Key
The Quarry Public House

Soft Rock The Quarry Public House is very new. They’re still figuring things out, but they’re off to a decent start. You can see that they’re trying to create a quality, classy, yet unpretentious eatery. But they have two significant challenges. The first is the noise level— all the reflective surfaces make it sound like…

April 8, 2026 – Michael Key