Wilder

"This unfussy neighborhood bar in a hotspot area of Northeast Killingsworth is known for its specialty cocktails and cozy wood-and-brick vibes. But its self-proclaimed “secret weapon” is the fried chicken: golden brown fried, always gluten-free, and given a flavor boost from a honey dijon glaze, served with herbed Yukon gold mashed potatoes and sautéed greens." - Ron Scott, Thom Hilton

"Wilder is right on the corner of one of Concordia’s best pockets. It’s surrounded by some of Portland’s buzzier spots like Dame, Expatriate, and Beast. Stop in for a craft cocktail while you wait for dinner, or if you’re looking for a solid burger with your drink. The twinkling, wood-clad space feels considered but not over-designed, and the cocktail menu is thoughtfully designed by the owner and lead bartender. Wilder is so cozy, the reservation you made next door may become a distant memory." - OMFGCO

"The cocktail menu at Wilder is like the bar itself: a lot more than it appears at first glance. It’s small and straightforward and most drinks don’t go past three or four ingredients. Still, that restraint shows a deft understanding of how to make a balanced, pristine cocktail. The ubiquitous “classics with a twist” are joined by more distinctive concoctions, like drinks made with tamarind puree or pistachio orgeat. Visitors sitting at its modest wooden bar will quickly learn what a neighborhood-friendly establishment it is, as bartender and owner Ben Preacher greets most customers by name." - Alex Frane, Eater Staff

"In a neighborhood with plenty of cocktail competition, Wilder has thrived by embracing its friendly, unpretentious vibes, excellent and reasonably priced cocktails, and the hearty fare a full kitchen affords. Sip on a rye-heavy Velvet Revolution between bites of Wilder’s beloved honey-Dijon fried chicken, or wash down a vegan kale and garbanzo burger with a tequila-mezcal-and-pistachio Frere Conte." - Nathan Williams

"Wilder, Concordia by OMFGCO. Wilder is right on the corner of one of Concordia’s best pockets. It’s surrounded by some of Portland’s buzzier spots like Dame, Expatriate, and Beast. Stop in for a craft cocktail while you wait for dinner, or if you’re looking for a solid burger with your drink. The twinkling, wood-clad space feels considered but not over-designed, and the cocktail menu is thoughtfully designedby the owner and lead bartender. Wilder is so cozy, the reservation you made next door may become a distant memory."