Wild Abandon
2411 SE Belmont Street Portland, OR 97214
The outside of Wild Abandon is really weird, and you’d probably never guess it was a restaurant if it weren’t from the sandwich board sitting in front of the door. The indoor decor is supposed to be cozy/romantic (also referred to as “The Red Velvet Lounge”) but comes off as kind of cheesy due to the knickknacks and shit on the walls. It’s not that all that bad, but the outdoor seating is absolutely awesome. There’s a huge tree in the middle of the patio that provides a nice mix of shade and sunlight. Anyway, the menu description of the burger:
Wild Abandon Burger
Half-Pound Strawberry Mountain Farm free-range organic ground beef served medium rare on a Grand Central brioche bun with bacon, white cheddar, caramelized onions, and a lemon-garlic aioli.
Served with roasted red potatoes $ 12
The last time I was here I had the roasted red potatoes, which were very good. This time I substituted them for a side salad. The wait was rather long, but I didn’t mind because it was so pleasant to be outdoors on a gorgeous day in Portland. After a while, my plate finally arrived.
The burger has potential, but the bun is the weak link and brings the overall taste down a few notches. The bun is too large, and is just too heavy and overpowering. Everything else was great.
Burger Ratings:
Burger: 6
The burger was pretty good, but it doesn’t stand out as any better than just that.
Side: 5
The roasted red potatoes are good, and the salad is acceptable. The burger is pretty big and filling, so I’m glad I ended up getting the salad.
Environment: 7
Outdoor or indoor seating is available. If it’s a nice day, I definitely suggest seating on the back patio.
Value: 5
$12 is a bit pricey, but I would consider it a fair price for what is offered.
OVERALL BURGER REVIEW:
Wild Abandon Restaurant
2411 SE Belmont Street Portland, OR 97214
(503) 232.4458
Tags: portland, wild abandon
Listed Under: 6 - Good