Yonder - Portland

This restaurant is fantastic! It offers the finest Southern food and dining experience. The collard greens were absolutely amazing. Even though we didn't have a... read more This restaurant is fantastic! It offers the finest Southern food and dining experience. The collard greens were absolutely amazing. Even though we didn't have a reservation on a Friday night, they welcomed us in. As someone from the South, I can say that the Southern cuisine here is exceptional. Everything was impeccable!

It was truly the perfect culinary experience. Oh my God, the food! I grew up in the South, and this is how Southern cuisine should be done. The collard greens w... read more It was truly the perfect culinary experience. Oh my God, the food! I grew up in the South, and this is how Southern cuisine should be done. The collard greens were spot on, and the mac and cheese with pimento was a delightful twist. The service was incredibly friendly, and I can’t praise it enough.

We parked a block away and walked to the restaurant. The interior of Yonder is very charming, and everyone there, including the staff, seemed genuinely happy. I... read more We parked a block away and walked to the restaurant. The interior of Yonder is very charming, and everyone there, including the staff, seemed genuinely happy. It's a concept I’m not used to – seeing both customers and employees in good spirits! In California, it often feels quite different. Oregon, you have something to be proud of! I also used the restroom, which had private locked stalls at the back of the building. You have to go down a long hallway, pass through a few doors, and then you finally reach them. Overall, it was a great experience!

Here’s the deal: the food at Yonder is fantastic. Many dishes on the menu caught my eye. I tried the chicken and dumplings and the cake of the day, as well as o... read more Here’s the deal: the food at Yonder is fantastic. Many dishes on the menu caught my eye. I tried the chicken and dumplings and the cake of the day, as well as one of the fried chicken sandwiches. However, I found the portion sizes to be on the smaller side for the price. The sandwich didn’t come with any sides like salad or fries, nor did the other entrees. It’s a wonderful spot for a date night if you’re okay with spending a bit more for smaller portions of really delicious food.

The fried chicken sandwich (dipped was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The chicken was delicious so crispy and moist. Honestly just a great balance of... read more The fried chicken sandwich (dipped was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The chicken was delicious so crispy and moist. Honestly just a great balance of savory and fresh flavors. The hot honey fries had a great kick. To top it off, the folks at Yonder were kind enough to gift us a couple servings of banana pudding when we had to wait a few minutes for our takeout order, which was a wonderful surprise. We were really blown away with how good everything was, our only regret was squeezing it in on the way to the airport instead of being able to enjoy right there. (My dad recommended this place to me based off a youtube show he saw, would love to give credit but not sure his source!