Need Great Lunch Place in Portland/Sat.

[syrah girl]

It appears that all of my favorite places in Portland are closed on Sat. for lunch. Any suggestions? Is Mother's Bistro decent? The menu items look very ordinary. TIA :)

[joiei]

I had a very nice lunch at Wildwood just last week. They let me order a single crab cake as appetizer/salad and the pulled ham was excellent. And the weather was tremendous for sitting outside. Why waste a perfect day in the Pacific Northwet by sitting inside.

[syrah girl]

I also love Wildwood. Are they open on Sat?

[Rosie]

Mother's is a James Beard restaurant. Never been but have heard very good reports.

[paris_cab]

What is a James Beard restaurant?

[syrah girl]

I'm also considering a lunch at the Heathman Hotel. Any opinions? I'd also love to walk around the hotel since it is a Historic Hotel. Papa Haydn's is also another option. If we don't have lunch there, I have to go check out those yummy desserts I've been hearing about. :)

[joiei]

Wildwood is open seven days a week.

Lunch: Mon – Sat 11:30 am-2:30 pm

Dinner: Mon – Thur 5:30 pm-9 pm

Fri – Sat 5:30 pm-10 pm

Family Style Supper: Sunday 5 pm- 8:30 pm

Chalkboard Menu: available in the bar

after 2:30 pm

from their web site

Wildwood Restaurant

[megwoo]

I agree with Wildwood! I try and eat there everytime I'm in town. It's a nice, open space with a wood-fired grill that makes everything smell and taste delicious. My favorite dish was a fried oyster salad that was served on an herb crepe.

[syrah girl]

Last time I was there I had the fried oyster and bacon salad that was simply wonderful. They had a trout special that day that I also had that put trout on a whole new level. The place is great! And even pizza and fish and chips that would appeal to our teens. My husband loved his Wildwood hamburger. I also love their btg Abacela table wine there. :)