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!

This place has turned into a community center which is so needed and desired obviously as people…read moregather here every week naturally to listen to fabulous musicians and enjoy great meals and drinks

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.

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).

Stopped by for a quick drink, plenty of good drafts on tap. Lots of seating, comfortable and very…read morechill environment, window seating was a nice touch and staff was friendly with sampling. Quick, easy and super chill!

I can get behind this concept. Great space. AC was on point when I came here it was 90 outside and…read moreI biked here, why not! It's beer! I'll be back with a crew next round. I hope this place stays in the hood.

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.

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

They open at 7:00 a.m., seems early for a bar as we were the only patrons. The breakfast tacos are…read morecheap, but small and average. The chilaquiles are a better option: ample and tasty. Bartender is polite, moderately friendly. Parking isn't an issue.