Wild Abandon opened February 2nd 1995. The past 17 years has been an evolution. Although Wild Abandon is a different restaurant today than it was in 1995 our main focus has never changed. To provide a memorable experience from the food, to the atmosphere, to the service. Perhaps today we are more "Mild Abandon" than "Wild Abandon", but we feel we are better. We have learned a lot. We have made all the obligatory mistakes. With age comes wisdom and ease follows experience.
As for our latest evolution, the 2411 Lounge, what does it mean? No, there are no new walls. There is a new bar top but it is still the same quaint space. The name is best described on each of our menus where it states;
2411 is our address, that said The addition of LOUNGE to our name is more a statement of mission than a designation of space. A casual invitation to drop in anytime to your neighborhood haunt for that quick bite, cocktails with friends, or any special occasion. Dining or lounging? The choice is yours. Eat drink and be merry. Our House is Yours
And furthermore, not so long ago we were voted "the most unpretentious restaurant in Portland" by a band of our adoring fans. This is a casual and friendly place where you can grab a beer and a burger (or perhaps the best Reuben sandwich in Portland) as a lone diner or you can bring the clan for that leisurely dinner. And along with the name addition comes a revamped Happy Hour, beer on tap, and a new Lounge Menu which is so reasonably priced it is virtually Happy Hour all night every night!
Looking out the window I see snow falling and I am reminded that not only do we have an incredibly cozy warm and charming dining room, but that we have one of the best outdoor dining areas in town. So when spring has sprung and summer abounds make sure to come over for a pitcher of beer or a fresh lime margarita, or whatever pleases your palate from our full bar or wine and beer selection. Whatever it is you choose to quench the thirst it will taste even better on our fabulous patio!
Our master chef, James Thompson makes most everything from scratch down to the minute detail. From the English muffins at brunch to our own house brined corned beef and sauerkraut, salad dressings and sauces. He uses high quality ingredients, local wherever possible. The salmon is not farmed and the meat is not packed with hormones. The fare is Classic American Comfort and pub grub and amazing breakfast fare with some international flare here and there. You may view our menus in their entirety on the website.
Accommodating to special needs? We are happy to do that which is reasonable and within our means to accommodate diet restrictions. We can and do feed the gluten intolerant with the understanding that that we are not a gluten free environment, so if you are extremely sensitive to gluten to the point where you may be concerned with airborne particulates, we can make no promises. If you are a vegetarian there are always plenty of vegetarian options and we actually have an entire section of our brunch menu dedicated to Vegan fare.
In summation, get in here! Whether you are a carnivore or herbivore, alone or with an entourage we are dying to meet you.
- Michael Cox, Owner
wildabandonpdx@gmail.com