I've looked forward to writing this review for a number of weeks now... ashamed I haven't done it…read moresooner. Wilder. WOW. JUST WOW. This is another one of those rare reviews I write where I regret we can't give more than 5-stars! Wilder is truly one of the greatest restaurants in all of the Portland metro. Discovered on a random Saturday morning months ago, we stumbled in for a late brunch... it was a knock-your-socks off moment. First, their Benedict is absolutley delectable! We all know I'm a sucker for a good Benedict but I'll put this one in my top-3 EVER! Absolutely wonderful! Secondly, having returned multiple times for brunch, I can confidently say, you can't choose wrong from their menu! During brunch one morning, we came to the realization that Wilder offers dinner, as well! Sure enough, we were back within the week. First thing we noticed was gluten-free fried chicken... what? Who would have thought?!?! Of course, it was on the list + their Steak Tartare. I'll just say, we couldn't have ordered better. Their chicken is literally, out of this world. Having lived in the southeast of the country twice now, I feel as though I've experienced some pretty darn good fried chicken. However, the Wilder's Fried Chicken was absolutely enchanting, every bite! The Steak Tartare was served beautifully, with a yolk on top... how much better does it get? Ambiance is cozy and romantic. Bright and intimate in the mornings for brunch, dark and moody in the evenings for dinner. It strikes the perfect mood, every visit. We would be remiss not to mention their fabulous staff. Each and every member of their team is a delight. Professional, kind, friendly, and engaging. Nothing but positive interactions, every single time. Drinks are wonderful, bar staff is obviously knowledgable. Great selection of spirits and wine. Food is to die for. Staff is top-notch! Wilder has earned nothing less than a perfect 5-star rating. Truly in our Top 3 favorite restaurants in all of Portland and permanently on our weekly list of places to visit. As it has started to become our Friday "date night" spot, it certainly makes me anxious for the weekends to get here! Go enjoy, you won't regret it! Thank me later!

Wow! Been sleeping on this place. Everyone that worked there was a delight and seemed to work…read moreeffortlessly together. Special shout out to the kitchen staff for big multitasking energy: watching the game, closing out the place, and firing out some amazing food. Wilder's near-close happy hour offerings were both tasty and generous. Cocktails featured offerings from local distillers that yielded complex flavors but nothing that was "trying too hard" to be artisanal. Also Made my date's night that they were using polenta as a bun.

First time in this friendly neighborhood beer hall. Came for their offering during Portland Pizza…read moreWeek. The intent is that you can get a creative slice for a uniform price at any participating location during the promo week. But here they only sell a whole pan. Would it kill them just to play along? Feels kinda underhanded. That said, their square "Let's Get Baked" was kinda weak, but with a yummy crust. After this experience I conclude that potato does not go well on pizza, the flavor profile is too bland. The wait was long. No condiments other than pepper flakes. The tables propped up by a large beer keg kinda suck as it's difficult to stretch your legs. Friendly bartender. iPad defaults to a minimum 20%, but that's Portland. The Trainsong Saison beer completed the meal well. Doable parking. People look happy here.

A classic example of a neighborhood brewery…read more The brewery is unpretentious and blends naturally with the area. Plenty of well worn seating inside and out. The beertender with glasses was right on friendly with his welcoming making you think you are undoubtedly going to keep your card on tab. Cool guy. Their core Watershed IPA is solid but a seasonal favorite is the Ill Tempered Gnome Brown Ale. Small batch brewing keeps new brews in rotation. Pizza is ~ 8in Detroit style a bit pricey but good. Seasonal events makes this a popular spot for repeat customers. Street parking. The music is loud on the weekends.

THE BIG: Taprom right in the heart of the historic art district of Alberta in North Portland. Does…read morehave AC inside and indoor/outdoor seating. Street parking available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and a couple of friends came here before our dinner and after we tried Great Notion Brewing right across the street. It was a hot day and boy did the AC feel great inside. Plenty of beers on tap however they don't provide food, but that's alright. There's a couple of food trucks/spot outside and you BYOF. The beer I got was the Chill, which was their Helles lager. Delicious for a hot summer day. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the beer was around $7 and you can customize it to be a 12oz or 16oz. Will be back to try more beers!

Great beer & great outdoor patio! Came here right after our flight landed and Jesse gave us…read morerecommendations & great service!! Would definitely return

Years later, and I still enjoy Great Notion. When an out-of-town guest asks for some "fun beer,"…read morethis is where I take them. The Blueberry Muffin is an all-time favorite, and even though I get annoyed when they're sold out, it's never enough to keep me away. Most times I get a flight and try a bunch of different things. This location is charming. It has the industrial decor that now feels cliché but was groundbreaking for beer and burger spots a decade ago. With a very large patio and big garage doors, it's great during summer especially. Staff is knowledgeable about their beer, patient while we deliberated, and did us a favor to help the beer travel on the plane. The kitchen is now operated by Matt's BBQ Tacos (which I will review separately).

The tacos tonight were awesome. Loved the quacamole. Service was great! Spoke with one of brew…read moretenders. She was helpful and lovely. We sat outside with the plants. There's quite a bit of seating. Temperature was wonderful. It was a packed house. Great evening! Fun environment.

Eric who was the owner and our host. 5 star service. He KNOWS his stuff when it comes to wine. My…read morefriend Brian told him he had an "orange wine" but didn't really like it blah blah (I shut down at @orange wine... I'm from Florida and that meant he didn't drink real wine lol...) But Eric suggested a Rose. It was a German Rose. Which was another surprise. Usually I'm PRETTY snobby about "why isn't it from OREGON?!? We make all the best wines!!" But Brian, my sweet friend, said oh this is delicious. And was carrying on so I said OMG I'll try it too. Well wow. It ass so delicious. Flavorful but so light. Effervescent just on the front of your pallet. It was delicious. So much so we finished a bottle. And a bit more than that lol But it's DELICIOUS wine. What a great setup. Intimate, cozy, great spot, great music. And like I said, Eric was a great host. We even got to meet his lovely partner and their son. Who was an absolute doll and pleasure to hang with. We both signed up for the mailing list and we WILL be back!!

Excellent selection, and we appreciated the owner's helpfulness in offering suggestions. It's…read morereally nice to try something new (so much better than the cheap, boring Yellow Tail wine we normally get).

This tap house is pretty incredible. If you're a Phish fan you may recognize the name from a song…read morelyric. When Phish is on tour they simulcast the show and give you high quality headsets to listen as loud as you'd like. The show plays in the bar overall. But it's at a normal volume. So the headsets are VERY nice to filter out all other noise. Now the taps! Another knockout. They offer a rotating list of offerings from the best beers in a major beer city. You can't go wrong with any of them. The staff is fun, friendly and knowledgeable. My wife and I had such a good time we left with a t-shirt and beer can koozies to give friends so they don't forget to visit when they are in town. Overall loved this place and went twice while we were in town.

This is a true gem of Portland. Low key and welcoming with a great atmosphere. Knowledgeable bar…read morestaff and kind customers. You can order food from the surrounding neighborhood businesses and bring it into the bar. Music on Saturdays and lots of other fun events during the week. Music bingo, bluegrass jam, etc. are always well attended. This my favorite neighborhood bar -

The food is good but not the star of this place; it's the many bars around the property and the…read moreproperty itself. It's a repurposed elementary school and the theme is everywhere you walk in this property. The halls feel historic and like the school it once was, the pictures and artwork are lovely and interesting, the bars are all over the place and cute, like "Detention", and all have the period pieces that make you feel like you are experiencing a part of the past history. The food is similar to regular pub food, and it's good and hearty but not high end. This property is worth a visit.

I am visiting Portland, and somehow ended up here because it's in the neighborhood I am staying at…read more I work in hospitality, and have been opening 4 stars for years, have published cookbooks, and own a media company that is food/lifestyle. I've been here 3x, and never made to feel welcome. I originally liked the concept, and had a good coffee there- but the manager- I think his name is Rodney, and the staff are among the rudest I have ever met. I won't go back, and don't think my local friends will after a really weird, wild incident today. Not worth going into, but don't waste your money. Portland is a food city. You will have a better time elsewhere.

Came on a Friday before our dinner reservation. It was very chill vibes for 5pm. The setting is so…read morecute and quiet. Space is shared among food trucks. There is a lineup of the beers they offer. It's a straight to the point beer from a trailer. Service is chill. They offer live music later into the evening. Bathroom is HOT! Code required.

The lady was super rude. I was waiting for another food cart and she starts giving me grief for…read morechecking to see if someone was in the cart. I asked her a simple question and she then proceeded to give me more lip talking about how would I know maybe go ask someone else. I've never had the food from there but based on the impolite service alone I would not recommend.

This is a great place to sit outside and watch the world go by! Cocktails are not expensive and the…read moreservice is friendly. One of our 'go to' places in the summer on a Friday afternoon. I usually have the Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned. They have a pool table and a jukebox as well.

I was not prepared for what happened last Monday thanks to Binks. My dear friends live close by and…read morewe met for a show at Alberta Rose, down the street. We were having such a great evening, we decided to get a drink but were clueless as to where. We decided to walk down the street and find a spot which turned out to be Binks. We grabbed a table and immediately were amused by the diverse cast of characters who were throughout the inside and outside spaces, including playing a game of pool. Everyone seemed to kinda know each other which was already a different dynamic since everyone bar I have been in is smaller groups of people who are there together and separate. The music... every song was fantastic... New Order, Men Without Hats, The Cure, Berlin, The Sugarhill Gang... come on, so good - impromptu dancing and people with really great energy. I was on the fence about getting a pizza when a random guy had JUST grabbed a pizza at the counter right there... he put it in front of me and my friend saying to have it since they messed up and added olives. It was is pineapple and olive... I actually hate olives... but my friend loves them and hates pineapple! So she ate the olives and I ate the pizza. It was actually quite delicious - even better as it was free! By the end of the night, we were friends with the whole bar and everyone joined in for an impromptu sing along (thx Wayne's World) to Queen's Bohemian Rapsody. It was amazing and again, on a Monday night.

What a cool spot! The nachos are amazing! The service was great and it's just a cool vibe.read more

Modern CHEERS up in this bish. The over 50's get that reference…read more Never been let down at Hi-Top. Been there over a dozen times. Zoe makes excellent cocktails when you're on the poison or off. Zoe is patient, efficient and friendly at the same time. The pork sliders are delicious and my partner raves about other things on the menu. Love Hi-Top