Best Tattoo Shops In Portland

“Hey, I just had one of the best tattoo experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve had many over the years and this is the first I’ve felt compelled to review. Andrew Baker, thank you for the respect, the candor, the amazing art, the timely manner, but mostly just the all around sense of professionalism. You really blew me away from the get. Just asking for my consent to touch my arm. Thank you and kudos. It’s the little things that matter and make a person stand out. You nailed it.“

“Rachel is amazing! This was my first tattoo and the experience was easily 10/10. She’s an awesome person and an awesome artist!“

“Phenomenal artists and work! Great, relaxing environment, and will definitely be going back for more work!“

“I had the pleasure of getting my very first tattoo at Plush a few months ago and it was the greatest experience ever! Toni and Amber exceeded my expectations and made sure to make me feel safe and comfortable. Toni created a meaningful design and the result is amazing. I think this is a great spot for any BIPOC, it’s always comforting seeing Southeast Asian representation as a Southeast Asian person myself. I’ll definitely be coming back if I ever plan on getting another tattoo! Thanks Toni!“

“So i live in WA. We came to visit. After having breakfast we up and decided we’re going to get a tattoo. So im 37 never had a tattoo before. So we went across the street to Martian Arts and it was a good vide as we walked in. Jerry was so kind patient and over all helpful. Im 37 but when i tell you i hate i hate pain. A little pinch will bring tears to my eyes. I finally found the courage to do it and i did. It was so smooth it just left like a itch. Wasn’t painful at all. To be clear i only had 5 letters done behind my ear vertical down my neck. Basic letters at that. So nothing too crazy. When i tell you it took him longer to set up and sanitize than getting my tattoo done. It went so well that i end up getting another tattoo in the same area but it was just a small heart. 10/10 would recommend and i will be getting another tattoo and this is where i will be coming. Its worth that 3 hr drive. Thank you Jerry keep up the good work. See you next time. And to whomever reading this looking for recommendations, do it. Go here you will not regret it!“

“I am beyond pleased with my first tattoo ?. Shae was super patient and explained what she was doing. Atmosphere so relaxing, clean, pleasant, which made for a positive experience.“

“I had the BEST experience here with Shy. She did an outstanding job on my tattoo! She made the entire experience so comfy, kept a great conversation and was so considerate to anything I needed. You could tell the vibe of the place was very collaborative and friendly and I would highly recommend seeing anyone from anatomy tattoo if you’re looking!!!“

“Todd did an amazing tattoo on me! Him and everyone else at that shop are amazing tattooers!!“

“Best tattoo shop in the entire Portland metro area. Outstanding group of artists, all with their own flair, between the 4 of them there's nothing they can't do. Friendly, knowledgeable and highly experienced. Thankful to have found them, the last shop I'll ever need!!!“

“The artists at ONA are AMAZING! They all made me feel comfortable and welcome. I'm currently working with Pedro on a full leg sleeve. He's been fantastic to work with, from concept to design and the tattoo. I've also had the opportunity to watch Tim at work on a very nice start to a back piece and a great floral piece done by Kristen. I will be spending a lot of time at this shop. Thanks to all of you at ONA for a truly exceptional experience!

Requested style: I sent Pedro a few screenshots and a basic description of my concept. He was able to turn those into a really good rough draft. From there, we discussed some changes and made some additions. The final draft was exactly what I wanted and left room to stylize it a little more along the way as we agreed.

Cleanliness: The shop is very clean and sanitation is clearly a priority throughout the tattoo process.“

“I found out about Marvin’s work through instagram and was impressed with his portfolio. I’ve been meaning to get a tattoo by him so I finally texted, he was very responsive, professional and easy to talk to! I got a baybayin tattoo done and I am loving it!

It was also nice to hear how the Filipino community in Portland is booming and how the artists support each other.

I’m planning on going back to get some more done. Definitely recommend!

Requested style: Old School Filipino alphabet (Baybayin) he made sure that the letters were correct since I provided the photo, really appreciate his attention to detail.“

“I walked by on a whim, stomach full of Thai food, close to closing at freaks and geeks and Jason the owner took fantastic care of me. I was in at 6:40, with a 9:40 flight, and Jason gave me exactly the tattoo (my first) I’ve been wanting all done by 7:35. He was super nice and did an excellent job!“

“I just had my second custom tattoo done by Court yesterday and I am so in love.
Last year, Court did a custom Mt. Hood tattoo on me as well as touched it up, and it healed so perfectly I’m obsessed with it.
I strayed and went to three different Portland shops for three different tattoos before returning to Court for another custom and safe to say I will not be going to anyone else again.
Court is the way to go - friendliness, comfort, availability, talent, price, cleanliness, and so accommodating.
Highly recommend!!!!!! Thanks again Court

Cleanliness: Cleanest shop with a great vibe!“

“I sent in pictures of two ideas and Brittany merged them and the final idea came out so much better than I had imagined and the color is great!!! I’m thrilled with my tattoo and will certainly be back again!“

“Gentle handed and communicated well throughout the whole process. Clean work and comfortable atmosphere! Wonderful experience!“

“Can’t believe I haven’t left a review after coming here for over a decade. Use to travel down from Seattle just to get my haircut from Luke. He’s the absolute best and his shop has an eclectic, classic, and cool vibe. Can’t recommend him enough.“

“Got recommended Collin by a buddy of mine. He did an Anubis tattoo on my calf that came out 10 out of 10“

“Seven is very detail oriented. Seven explained the process step by step and how they sterilize items. There is a calm presence that is quite reassuring and validating. Strongly recommend to get any and all piercings with Seven.

Cleanliness: Wiped everything down while maintaining fun conversations“

“Dopest chillest people. Great atmosphere. Good for first timers or veterans. Love these guys!!“

“daner was absolutely incredible! me and my best friend came in and he was so so patient, so funny, and absolutely KILLED our tattoos. he listens so well and didn’t make us feel bad whenever we asked to change the stencil. he was also super respectful and matched our vibes instantly! i’m definitely coming back! ??“

“I have to start with that I got my first tatoo in my early 20s (I am in my late 40s now) and it was such an awful experience that I was scared to get another tatoo ever again. Well, this summer, while I was back home (outside the country) I wanted to challenge my fear and I was looking into tatoos that I want. I did some research and Silas pictures on Instagram was exactly what I was looking for. We emailed back and forth and Silas was very understanding with me not getting Venmo to work. Once I was back in the country we had our consultation and I was able to get the first part of my tatoo a couple weeks later. Silas is absolutely amazing. We actually started on my hand, and yes it hurt, but not bad enough that I would have tapped out. Everything was a great experience and in the meantime I have been back 3 more times to keep adding. I apologize for the bad picture. It's not easy taking pictures with your left hand, lol. Some parts are healed 3 months, 2 months, 1 month and my upper arm was done yesterday. I will add some more on my upper arm and have Silas cover my old, awful dragon with a new, beautiful one!!!“

“Got my first tattoo recently from Backpack and I LOVE IT. Working with him to design it was awesome, he totally listened to what I was hoping for and had some great ideas to make it even better. I love love love the end result so much. The studio was clean and professional and all the artists and staff were so wonderful. I can’t wait to come back for another one!“

“I highly recommend Oak Iris Tattoo!

As of this writing, I've had the first of several sessions to get custom tattoos on my chest and both arms. The design Bex came up with is beautiful, and the process for getting a couple requested adjustments was smooth and easy. There are abstract and figurative elements, and both look absolutely amazing. I absolutely _love_ my new tattoo, and can't wait to get the rest of the piece done!“

“I’ve been following Seven for a few years now and knew that I wanted a piece of her art with me but was initially a little nervous as I’ve never gotten a tattoo before. Fortunately, I was in good hands as Seven was very welcoming and accommodating for a beginner like me! She informed me of each step she took so I knew exactly what was happening and made friendly convo even as I was nervously rambling. I went to the skeletal themed flash day and fell in love with all of her designs, ended up picking the Lynx jaw one, and before I knew it I had an incredibly beautiful piece on me. She’s experienced, clean, and quick with an almost painless method (no, really, it didn’t hurt nearly as bad as I was expecting). I’m definitely returning once this one heals as she’s one of the best with a unique art style. Thank you Seven and Rosewater for my first ever tattoo!“

“My eyebrows are sparse, misshaped and missing in places. I have wanted to get them "fixed" for the longest time. But I have seen too many eyebrows that look really bad and was afraid to make the plunge. A close friend of mine got the name of the company (SacredRose in Portland) and Alli from a friend of hers who had Alli do her brows (powder tattoo). This is different than microblading. She said Alli was great and would highly recommend. My friend had hers done and sent me the info. She was really pleased with the resullts. Trust begats trust. My friend and I are both RN's (I am retired, she is not). So we are kind of picky about cleanliness, etc. I made appointments (consult and then brows) with Alli. I had them done 4 days ago and have had no problems at all. Since I have never really had definitive eyebrows they looked very strange to me. But I am getting used to them. My husband liked them...that really threw me. I had virtually no pain (she does use topical lidocaine) and no problems with them healing. Alli explained everything several times. She loves what she does and it shows. She is happy all the time and really puts you at ease. The place is clean, blankets are provided if you need and comfort is part of the care. And I have to say she is very talented artistically. I had a Dr. appt yesterday. I saw several people whom I knew. Not one of them said a word...because I looked natural and it is only me that sees me differently. I would recommend Alli to anyone looking for eyebrow updating. And if I can do it at age 77 you can do it too. You might not want to wait this long :).“