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    The Zipper

    4.0 (40 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Loud
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Dan Dan Fries. They tasted more like satay fries IMHO. But either way, they were tasty.
    Patrick D.

    Well from what I understand, this is simply the name of the food court which the restaurants located here share. Nothing fancy, but its open design makes this place feel much larger than it really is. When I came here, I was my wife's guest for her boss's retirement party. He wanted to drink some fine whiskeys with his work group. But I was more interested in Korean fried chicken (Sari) and Dan Dan fries (Basilisk). It was a great experience overall. This dining space will be much better (and livelier) when the weather warms up and they open up the bay doors.

    extreme noise levels - 102dB max, 87dB average. Unsafe for sustained exposure
    Lucien C.

    could be a cool place, but dangerously high noise levels, employees here are likely sustaining permanent hearing loss. I've been taking SoundMeter readings throughout the evening. Tops at an incredible 102dB; *average* at 87dB, which is violating OSHA workplace regulations.

    Table marker, can be moved to "clean" or "dirty."

    Unlike another person who posted, I found the common area in The Zipper to be clean. Each table has a clean/dirty marker, and there are tubs everywhere for patrons to use in bussing their tables. I like the food offered in The Zipper (can get vegetarian or vegan) and plan to return.

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    Great place to meet with friends. They have great outdoor space and lots of food options.

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    Very delicious foods and selections. But the location is run down. I recommend the beiria nachos and pho.

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    Baseless chicken salad filling...had to take half to go. Nice picnic tables outside. Downside de parking two blocks away.

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    Fun spin on a min-mall. Unique businesses coming together to create a unique experience. What's not to like? And Paydirt is fantastic!

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    Wilder - Their version of deviled eggs

    Wilder

    4.3(262 reviews)
    2.3 miConcordia, Northeast Portland
    $$

    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.

    Fiance and I decided to celebrate our 8 year anniversary at Wilder because we saw Steak Tartare on…read moretheir menu and knew we had to come try it! We walked in at about 6:30pm on a Wednesday night and was kind of greeted by one of the servers. She wasn't too friendly and seemed to be irritated that we said we'd wait for a table as opposed to sitting at the bar. Once seated, that same server came over to try to take our orders and once again seemed irritated that we weren't ready to order. Luckily, another server took over from there and we had a pleasant anniversary meal the rest of the time! Here's everything we tried: Devilish Eggs - This came with 4 deviled eggs and was just okay. The crispy bacon pieces was the best part of this dish! Steak Tartare - This was the main reason we chose this restaurant and we were definitely not disappointed! We spent our first anniversary together in Europe and had so much tartare and this really brought back some wonderful memories for us. The tartare was rich and mustardy, beef flavor was great, and it sort of just melted in your mouth. The crispy chips paired well with the tartare and I can't wait to come back and have this again! Mussels - This was a big bowl of mussels in a white wine garlic sauce with toasted baguettes. Mussels tasted fresh and garlicky with just a bit of funk from whatever cheese they grated on top. The toasted baguettes were so good dipped into that white wine broth. I wish this dish came with skinny fries but it was also so good as is. Would definitely order this again! Field Greens - I asked for this to come out with my meal but it came out about 10 minutes before the entrees came out. It was very light and refreshing. I saved half to have with my meal but most of it was wilted already by the time our mains came out. But it's okay! The fried chicken actually had a small portion of this salad on its plate. I wouldn't have ordered this had I known, so next time will skip the side salad altogether! Fried chicken - I really wanted to like this dish but alas, fried chicken breast is very hard to make juicy. I definitely prefer dark meat because that's harder to mess up. My partner enjoyed it but he doesn't mind dry chicken. The sauces were phenomenal! That mustard sauce was great and the sweet glaze was delicious! The potatoes would have been a lot better if they were smaller to get more of that crust to creamy potato ratio but still okay the way it was. My fiance cleaned this plate up! Brown Butter Cake - This cake was phenomenal! It's hard to mess anything with Brown Butter up so I had really high expectations for this and they certainly did not disappoint. The server was nice enough to throw candles on it since we were celebrating and it really ended our meal on the sweetest note! The restaurant itself is small and cozy. A bit dark and romantic. It really reminded me of the small bistros in France that we frequented while we were out there. We'll definitely be back to try other things on the menu!

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    Wilder - Outdoor embiance

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    Fat Milo’s - The French toast!

    Fat Milo’s

    4.6(30 reviews)
    1.5 miSabin, Northeast Portland

    Fried chicken, blt, sloppy southerner. Fried chicken was…read moretender with biscuit and home fries. Homemade ranch. Gotta try their homemade BBQ sause with a smokey heat. BLT was full of bacon, juicy tomato and tender toast. Sloppy Southern tender chicken thigh with bread and butter pickles that added a hit of vinegar and heat? A must try is their homemade strawberry lemonade. A must try!

    Quick read: YES, COME HERE!…read more We took a chance on this place when some unexpected family flew into town and wanted a good breakfast. This was the first spot open long enough for us to still squeeze one in. As soon as we walked in, we noticed a sign proudly supporting inclusion and justice. As a Mexican queer woman, seeing that right away felt genuinely welcoming. We grabbed a table, got our menus, and I immediately noticed the Community Meal option-where anyone can come in and get a meal, no questions asked, free of cost. Our server overheard us talking about it and was ready to offer it with complete respect. We were the only ones in this restaurant and they were okay with providing meals for free if we needed them. That alone speaks volumes about the kind of place this is. When ordering, we learned they don't even have a freezer everything is fresh and locally sourced. Big win. One of us ordered the French toast, and wow... I wish I had too. It was beautiful, topped with nuts for the perfect crunch, and made with brioche bread. PHENOMENAL. I had a bite (and got the leftovers), and it was just as amazing cold. I ordered the chorizo breakfast sandwich with a side of tots, and even the quality of the oil they fry with must be top-notch because those tots had the perfect crispy outside with soft, fluffy insides. My friend ordered the huevos rancheros, which I barely saw before he devoured it and immediately went into a happy food coma. We also had biscuits and gravy--slightly sweeter than usual, but still delicious. I'll absolutely be bringing friends here for future breakfast dates. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and come try their food!

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    Fat Milo’s - Cute space

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    Huevos rancheros with the biscuit and gravy in the back

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    Gumba - Delicious eggplant olive oil cake

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    4.5(594 reviews)
    2.1 miVernon, Alberta Arts District, Northeast Portland
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    It feels like every time Gumba moves, they go a bit further upscale -- not so much the prices…read more(although those have gone up too, but hey, it's 2026), but the style. I tried out the new location on Alberta for a date, and I was glad I did. The seafood pasta was only one step below Daily Catch's famous seafood linguine in Boston, just really excellent. And, of course, they still have their famous "fry bread".

    Portland is full of pasta-bilities, and Gumba is definitely one of them. I made the reservation…read morethrough Tock, and the process was simple and convenient.When we arrived, however, it still took quite a while to get seated, which did make me wonder how much difference the reservation actually made. We started with a round of cocktails and a few shared bites for the table. The Fry Bread a Neapolitan-style bread served with Parmigiano and garlic-rosemary oil, alongside burrata was a great start. We also ordered the Charred Calamari, marinated with mint, parsley, chive, and red bell pepper, which was fresh and flavorful. For the mains, everyone ordered their own entrée, and the table generally seemed happy with the dishes. The Autumn Harvest cocktail ended up being a crowd favorite and paired really well with the meal. I also tried one of their vermouths, which I enjoyed. Overall, it was a good experience with solid food and drinks. However , nothing particularly stood out to me in a way that would make me rush back anytime soon.

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    McMenamins Kennedy School - Boiler room

    McMenamins Kennedy School

    3.9(1.6k reviews)
    2.5 miConcordia, Northeast Portland
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    For locals and visitors alike, you Must visit McMenamins…read moreKennedy School. Whether you visit the boiler bar for some billiards and shuffleboard or get sent to detention to try some great whisky the atmosphere is always eclectic and serene at the same time. Sound juxtaposed? Just go and visit, you'll see what I mean. Feeling adventurous on a warm evening, visit the courtyard restaurant and order a Moscow mule but substitute the vodka for their signature Aval Potta whisky, while sitting next to the fire place. Trust me, this is the night out you've been looking for!

    Stayed here for one night. A Sunday to Monday. Not many events at that time. You can tell they can…read moreget busy and become pretty hectic. By 10pm, I had the place to myself on this night. At the restaurant, had the Diablo chicken sandwich. It was not edible. One bite and I knew this can't be finished. Later on had the brownies for dessert during happy hour. That was great. Happy hour does not leave you THAT happy. Couple bucks off. Mixed drinks are fine. Staff is pleasant for the most part. Seattle frost really is PNW frost if you ask me. I also had breakfast there and had a granola and yogurt. Fine. Stayed in a king in the school wing. 101. No ghosts (perceived by me). It smelled like it though. It's an old building. It was mostly clean although there were food crumbs all around my desk. Gross. See pic. Room was huge with beautiful windows. Loved the headboard with the cow. Overall was quiet. Slept fine. I enjoyed the free coffee at the front desk using the coffee mug provided. Cool. The whole building is great. The kitschy art is fine. I much preferred the photographic history. Overall, just the smell and dirt and bad food made it challenging. I was glad to go nevertheless. Completing my passport!

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    McMenamins Kennedy School - Unique architecture

    Unique architecture

    McMenamins Kennedy School - Upstairs portion of the Boiler room

    Upstairs portion of the Boiler room

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    Tons of parking available

    The Zipper - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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