Walking in, you're greeted by a warm and über hip environment. Old wagon wheels turned into chandeliers adorn the ceilings and booths in the back have an optional curtain to close for further privacy. Early for dinner? Wait for the rest of your party at the incredible bar (pictured below), or on the comfy chartreuse couches in the waiting area.
Sometimes a super hip restaurant has a horrible wait, or even worse, horrible food. That is definitely not the case with Irving St. Kitchen. We showed up at 10:30am on a Saturday for brunch and got seated immediately. We happened to have a reservation, but would've gotten seated right away without one. Perhaps this is Portland's best kept secret?
Now, when I eat brunch, I always have a dilemma: sweet or savory? So now I order both. I went with the Emperor's Pancakes, an extra thick pancake served in a griddle and topped with buttermilk syrup, toasted walnuts, pumpkin mousse, and baked apples (pictured below). I've never had a more amazing breakfast dish in my life!
To get my savory component, I ordered a side of their rosemary garlic fries served with basil aioli. I didn't nab a picture of them, but they were incredible too -- smothered with thinly sliced garlic and sprinkled with fresh rosemary. Mmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about them.
My husband got their Salmon Gravlax dish, with poached eggs and a creamy Hollandaise sauce and ate every bite.
So, bottom line: if you're looking for a fabulous brunch spot when entertaining guests, or even just to splurge on your own, hit up Irving St. Kitchen. They are open for dinner as well, and I'd be interested in going back to check out their menu.
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