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!

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!

It is easy to see why the Knock Back has a 4 1/2 star rating. It is that good. It is local dive…read morethat serves great food and the BT is extremely friendly and helpful. We drove to the area for an event at the Alberta Rose Theatre and my wife did the research on where to go. I am glad she picked The Knock Back. We ordered off of the extensive happy hour menus as the price was too tempting. My wife and one of our friends each ordered the After School Snack, which consisted of a Grill Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Soup. The other friend and I each had the HH Burger. It was perfectly seasoned, and full of flavor. We ordered two orders of french fries, and they also were perfect. Hot, crispy and plentiful. I loved the fry sauce as well. The beverages were diverse and all were excellent. We will come back when we attend the next event at the theatre.

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.

I was excited to try this place, and it largely lived up to expectations, given that it advertises…read moremany of its offerings as tradish-ish. Staff is friendly, decor features local indigenous artists, and offerings are creative. Don't expect a lot of powerful flavors, given that traditional ingredients are used, for the most part, but it's good I tried a huckleberry cooler, which was very refreshing; the bison chili, which was good, with the beans perfectly done, but very little bison, and it came out slightly above room temperature; the seared elk tacos, which were overwhelmed by the amount of cheese; and a side of boar bacon, which was amazing.

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.

I attended Drag Brunch here. The space is so well decorated. It's light, it's fun, it has such…read moregreat vibes! The staff and the queens were all so great. Super generous and attentive. The food was alright. There is certainly way better brunch in Portland. It felt like the food was pre prepared and they just quickly heated it up in order to get everyone their food before the show started. The seating is what killed me. We were sat at small metal (presumably outdoor) tables with equally small chairs. The tables were so close together I bumped my neighbor several times while we were eating. There was also very little space to have more than a couple of things on the table. If the table situation gets better I'd absolutely visit again and recommend. Until then, I'll try some other spots for drag brunch.

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!

I had read all the great reviews for Sure Shot Burger and finally stopped in to give theirs a try…read more I ordered the single and anxiously awaited my food, but was so disappointed. I love a good smash burger, but this patty looked like it was flattened by a steam roller. It was so thin - about the thickness of a deli slice of meat! I guess some people like it super thin like that, but I'd be surprised if it was even 1/8" thick or if it was more than 2 oz. of ground beef. On a plus note - their fries were nice and crispy and service was pleasant. Unfortunately, I won't be back as there are much better smash burger joints where their patties are thicker than the slice of cheese that comes with it.

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.

What a welcoming place! Food is good and the drip coffee is very good (I'm picky about this). It's…read morenice to go to a casual spot where they wait on you and you don't have to order at the counter or bus your own table. Staff is friendly and charming.This spot has a great vibe. We will be back.

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.