Wildwood Restaurant & Bar   

1221 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209
503-248-9663
www.wildwoodrestaurant.com

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Wildwood, the exemplar of Northwest cuisine, is bathed in light, especially the blond-wood bar area. The main room, divided into booths, is where most people dine. Chef and owner Cory Schreiber's culinary understanding of the region is unmatched, and he delivers with metronomic consistency. In 1998 he shared the prestigious James Beard award for the leading chef in the Northwest. It is hard not to indulge in certain great dishes on every visit, and despite Wildwood's willingness to put new items on the list, numerous signature items remain: roasted mussels in tomato broth; oyster and pancetta salad; and mouth-watering roast chicken. The wood-burning oven is used to perfection with several ingredients, including Alaskan halibut and duckling. The menu reflects seasonal bounty, so in the spring you'll see fava beans, asparagus, and Copper River salmon; in the fall, morels, chanterelles, pears, and figs. If you wish to experience venison with Marionberry and pinot noir sauce, this is your place. Schreiber prizes such local wonders as heirloom tomatoes, and the kitchen does fine things with berries, whether in tarts, cobblers, or ice creams. For simpler fare, the bar food is excellent, especially hand-crafted pizzas, and briny crab cakes.