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.

Love this place. It's definitely a neighborhood spot. Good Food, Great Atmosphere, Amazing Bar…read moreTenders, couldn't ask for more. Definitely stop in if you are in the Alberta Neighborhood.

At first glance the queso fries looked only moderately appealing: "nacho style" processed cheese…read moreand CUBED pulled pork. But the taste was loaded goodness. Yum. Their take on a Negroni cocktail was excellent. Great vibe and awesome bar. Decent prices, friendly service, doable parking.

I absolutely love Gabbiano's. The service is always great and the food is always in point…read more I had the Caesar of course which is always yummy. The chicken Parmesan, they had agnolotti on when I went which was delicious, and spaghetti and meatballs. We always get the fried mozzarella. It's so good. Also have to start with the house made bread with vinegar and oil. It's such solid food I keep going back. The tiramisu is always a must here. The drinks are delicious and it's such a cute space. I recommend it to everyone who asks where they should go eat! Can't wait to go back.

i came here at 6:30pm on a monday and i really wish i made a reservation because it was insanely…read morepacked. we waited nearly an hour before we were seated. i also brought a cake to eat inside the restaurant because it was my birthday but i was told that they would have to charge $20 if we ate it inside. that felt very unreasonable especially since they didn't make the cake. the food took very long. i can't remember anymore but it must've been around 40 minutes. the fortunate thing is that the food was very good. i usually don't like calamari but they made it very well. everything was pretty good but the chicken parm and spaghetti were extremely salty. i liked the chicken parm best and overall felt like the flavors all complimented each other very well. i had a lot of critiques of this place but at least the employees were all very kind and tried their hardest to make up for all the unfortunate events. i'm not sure if i would come back here since it was very expensive and salty, but i do think it's a good place to check out once.

Dishes made with native ingredients? Yes please! Indigenous owned and operated business with dishes…read moreinspired by indigenous recipes? Yes please! An entire multi-page menu of herbal teas that includes historical information about how the different ingredients had been used by indigenous populations? Yes please! After wanting to visit Javelina for a long time I finally got the opportunity to a couple weeks ago. SO GOOD! I got the bison chili, some fry bread (of course! ), the three sisters salad, and some tea. The chili was SUPERB, and the fry bread was the perfect dipping accompaniment to it. The three sisters salad had such a good flavor balance, with the squash giving a perfect hint of sweetness against the other ingredients. I love herbal teas (my mom grew her own herbs and would make all different ones for us growing up), so it was such a delight to see the huge variety of in-house-made herbal teas available. I forget the name of the one I ended up picking (I think it was something like three tribes). It was great and exactly what I was looking for). The ambience in the restaurant has a lovely simplicity that feels like it suits it perfectly. I can't wait to come back and try their brunch some time. Oh, and before I forget, the service was on-point. Everyone being lovely and accommodating.

The space is really cute, lots of seating and cute decor. Service is on the slower side, and they…read more forgot to put in one of the items we ordered so we had a little bit longer of a wait than anticipated, but everyone was kind! Depending on the time of day you go they might be out of things, they were out of 3 things we tried to order on a Wednesday night around 7:30. Almost all of the food we tried was good! Pricing is high but on par with Portland dining in general. All the teas are fabulous, super impressed with the drink selection! Would order again: deviled eggs, popcorn, frybread, frybread taco Would skip out on: duck tostada (toppings are fabulous, tostada itself is super thick, and doesn't really break apart well)

I went to Bar Cala for dinner and and was pleasantly surprised by the good food! Their carne asada…read morefries were so yummy and well balanced. They were generous with the meat portion too, which I really appreciated. Their cocktails were good and refreshing and not too strong either. The place was dimly-lit with a good ambience for conversations. In the daytime, it is a chill sit-down and eat spot and at night, it turns into more of a dancing atmosphere with a DJ. The ordering process was kind of confusing. We took some menus and sat ourselves down and went up to the bar to place our orders. I think that some signage on this process would've been helpful.

Bar Cala is 100% delivering on the vibes with bright pink building with tons of plants. Feels like…read moreMiami in the middle of Portland. Tropical drinks (both alcoholic and NA) are fun and tasty. Food is okay, nice landing place for the drinks. You're coming here to catch up with the girls not for a gourmet experience and that's ok

Originally, I parked across the street to grab food from a different restaurant, but I'm really…read moreglad I changed my mind and came here instead! This place was absolutely phenomenal. A burger definitely wasn't on my diet today--especially with fries--but a little extra gym time and cardio will solve that problem! The gentlemen at the counter were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and charismatic. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do, and that really adds to the experience. I was absolutely pleased with the food and will definitely be coming back very soon--and bringing my family with me. I don't live locally and actually live quite a ways away, but I'll gladly make the extra trip out here. You should too! The menu is simple, and honestly, that's one of the best things about this place. No fluff--just straight-up good burgers. And that's why they call it a Sure Shot! Whatever you choose from this menu is going to be a hit. The dining area is open, comfortable, and easy to enjoy. There's plenty of room to sit down, eat, and have a conversation without feeling like everyone around you can hear every word. The decorations and overall atmosphere were also on point. Whether you're in the area or have to make a little drive, this place is definitely worth the trip. Great food, great people, and a great atmosphere. I'll absolutely be back!

So I came to get my favorite Smashburger today. To my surprise, they had moved to a brick and…read moremortar next-door! So happy for them. Cheers keep it up. Burger today was delicious as always. I always get a double although I mostly never finish it. I also got fries today which I could not finish. They are very generous Their homemade fry sauce is pretty tasty.. I tried some home brewed root beer today. So tasty. I'm a root beer fan and this one was right up there. The service is a little bit different now, you order and then they bring your burger to the table. There are comfortable booths and it is very bright and clean. I'm a Smashburger fan, this was and still Is my favorite in Portland.

Legit brunch spot! Everything I had was delicious (I got the lunch plate which had a small salad,…read moremini sandwich (turkey and Gruyère) and a small soup which was a vegetable minestrone. Ingredients were fresh and delicious. The salad dressing was great and the quality of the lettuce and tomatoes was top notch. Everyone at the table enjoyed what they got. Portions were decently sized and good for the price. Bottomless coffee was kept refilled. They have different mugs which was fun to see the designs including a Marilyn Monroe cat. Service was very attentive and they were chill about our party of 6 hanging out for a bit and talking since we were having a reunion.

The food was perfect. You can taste the love in every bite. Really Enjoyed the french toast, great…read morecinnamon flavor. The chicken fried steak was fried to perfection and seasoned well. If you want a delicious brunch spot, stop on by.

Oh myyyyyyyyyyy. Hello you beautiful beast. Take all my money right now and feed me every night…read more First visit in, arrived before opening as a solo diner and received superb service and impeccable food. Already had my menu items picked out but was lured by the grilled peach and burrata. THE martini was the best I've ever had and I saved a bit of the olive to put on top of my olive oil cake which I highly recommend. Let's just pause and give thanks to whoever prepared the short rib pappardelle. I'd kiss you if I could because that was perfection. The flavor of the smoked short rib. The timed noodles. The light yet hearty sauce. The little crisp of bread crumb on the top. I literally had to pause and just savor that bite. Muah. Muah. Muah. The olive oil cake literally had drips of olive oil which I loved and paired with the lightly toasted hazelnuts...... just yes.

Our group planned a reservation, but decided to cancel…read more Despite that John and his team were very accommodating to our needs. During the reservation process, they were very responsive and helpful with the process. Gumba will definitely be a must dine-spot when we return to Portland

Everything was good. The pretzel is amazing with the beer cheese. Chicken sandwich was probably one…read moreof the best.

We visited a neighborhood restaurant. It has side street parking. They have outdoor seating and…read moreinside is inviting and warm atmosphere. We were quickly greeted and was sat down and water was brought to our table. They have an array of food choices to choose from and their daily specials on the blackboard. They have a lot of beer on taps. Plenty of seating at the bar. It is well lit for restaurant and bar serving food. Booths and tables seating arrangements. Service was quick and prompt. I ordered a Pub Burger and it was so humongous. The rustic bun was delicious. My medium rare burger was perfect. I could see the freshly made ingredients too. The lettuce and tomato and red onion was well received. My friend ordered a spinach and beet salad with grilled chicken. The plate was big enough to share. The grilled chicken was a good portion size and it was delicious. The chicken was delicious and juicy. This is a fun place to enjoy and eat. Service was very attentive. They made sure we were taken care of during the meal.

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.