Curiosity satisfied as I've driven by for decades, but never stopped. The marquee star is the fish and chips. There's three varieties - cod, halibut, and mahi mahi (I think.) I'd opt for the cod as it's significantly less expensive and the taste variation isn't great enough to justify the extra cost. The fries aren't the kind I enjoy as they're topped with some sort of spice. Good vibe and decorated with detail. Tons of taps on the walls, not sure if all are available. Service was very friendly and relatively fast. Lunch crowd was mainly local old timers. Parking was easy. There's history here and worth a visit. read more

Wooden Chicken Pub - Consumed the fish and chips without snapping a pic. - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's been a few years since I stopped here. I have not been back because the food was not that great. Thought I'd give it another try. I started with a gizzards, which was a mistake. They were rock hard and overcooked. Out of about 12 gizzards only two were decent. I also ordered a cheeseburger with substitute of onion rings. The burger was OK nothing special but I liked it. The onion rings were delicious. I ordered those again in a heartbeat. I really love the atmosphere of this place. It's very comfortable. The server was super sweet and welcoming. If only the food were a bit better, I would stop more than every couple of years. Everything else about this place was good. read more

My son just moved next door to the Wooden Chicken so we have visited every week for a month and absolutely love everything about the restaurant. The atmosphere has a sports bar feel and is very clean. Our server most the time is Kevin who is super friendly. We have tried the Fish Sandwich ((my favorite) Chicken Quesadilla, and club sandwich. Everything is fresh and cooked perfectly. Fun place it has become our favorite hangout. read more

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Service was super slow. I had the fish and chips and they were not good. Not what they used to be. Such a bummer. And, the bathrooms smelled. The waitress said the be careful of one of the stalls because when you flush it sprays. I used to love this place......I've been coming here for over 30years. So sad. read more

Great place to watch a game, really tasty wings, good beer, spacious. Really enjoyed visiting this place and service was fast and easy.

Great place for sports fans, and to hold parties, supreme nachos, Fish n chips, Sandwiches; Pool Tables... large enough for many groups with different interests. full bar and great service. Huge Parking lot - and easily to find using GPS. We are bringing a party with Live Music on Dec 21. Come join us! read more

Old school bar/restaurant. I mean really old school! That may bear repeating, it's old. But the food was good, and cheap enough. No complaints really, I'm just tempering any expectations of a lively time to go with the decent food read more

Atmosphere: Spacious, older feeling spot. Bar feels cozy Food: Food is bar food, but pretty good quality Price: Prices are great here Service: Sean is a great bartender. Unfortunately the owner refuses to show any non-niners games during gamete on other channels, which makes it a bit hard to go with friends if you are a fan of another team Parking: Parking lot read more

Wooden Chicken Pub - Wing Dings - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Best Mozzarella stiicks I ever had. Our delightful server Mitzi said they make them in house, (not frozen) like most other places do. She said most other things are made in house as well. Boyfriend had the Hawaiian burger and upgraded to jojos. Yum. It is a sports bar and has lottery machines. We hadn't been there for a couple years and it had new owners since. They have Taco special on Tuesday and Cod Fish and chips special Friday. Mitzi has been working there forever. She said 46 years, WOW. We will be back!! Thanks, Mitzi. read more

Wooden Chicken Pub - Their menu - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

New to the area and we found this little local spot! It's a bar and grill with lots I've TV screens and seating! The waitress was welcoming and the food was quickly served! I had a club sandwich which was delicious! And we ordered a cheeseburger both were fantastic! Definitely will be return customers! read more

Wooden Chicken Pub - Huge club sandwich! - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

we love Mitsi and great food! And drinks too! It's clean and fun atmosphere. Nice people but mostly good clam chowder and friendly service. read more

Went to try the fish and chips again. Chips I asked for no salt. Came out tasting like double salt. She had them remade. Totally appreciate that. Fish was so greasy and the pieces seem to keep getting smaller every time. The Friday special is fish and chips go $16.95 I think. They are no longer halibut, but cod. Not my favorite but we tried them anyway. Really didn't want to spend the extra 8.00 bucks for halibut. I think they still would have been greasy. Not sure we will go back. They do have lottery back. That's a bonus. read more

I've been going to The Wooden Chicken for a long time, and it's disappointing to see how much it's gone downhill. I ordered the same clubhouse sandwich I always get, but this time asked for tots instead of fries. Not only was I charged an extra $2.50 for the substitution, I was given literally about 10 tater tots. When I questioned it, I was told that's all they're allowed to give unless they 'open another batch,' which would cost an additional $6. On top of that, my $4 soda was flat and stale. The prices have become unrealistic for the portions and quality you receive. This used to be a place I genuinely enjoyed, but now it just doesn't feel worth it anymore." read more

This place is so good. I've eaten here twice first time was chicken this time is fish. The fries are crispy so was the fish, I do wish it was cooked a couple minutes longer. But it was still really good. And the guy at the bar was really nice. I do know this place can close a little early sometimes, which kinda sucks if you wanna come in later for a drink, but over all I love this bar. 9/10 total read more

Wooden Chicken Pub - Halibut n chips - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We had the "halibut" fish and chips today. It was a lot different from what we had before. The halibut before was thick chunks of firm white fish. Today was thin medium fleshed fish- cod filets. I don't think it was halibut. read more

We have driven past that place for 11 years always curious never stopped while we stopped. Food was great bar made was excellent. Been there for 43 years. God bless her. It's worth a try. read more

Have been going to the wooden chicken for many years and enjoyed their halibut fish and chips until the last time I went it was horrible price went up tremendously. The food was terrible never will be back corporate bought it need to do better. read more

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Good food, good drinks, and good service. Friendly customers. Will continue to go back.

Stacy suggested the Deep Fried Pineapple a la mode (available for a limited time only). If you like pineapple, this will blow your mind! The ice cream has a caramel drizzle that puts this dessert over edge. read more

Prices went up, No fried chicken on menu , only wings.no lottery machines, carpets still need cleaning, Nope we're not coming back.

This is to review the Ladies Restroom: There's no hook to hang your purse. The latch sticks, and won't open. I started banging the door, but maybe, if I stay there longer, someone WILL come in to use the restroom and go tell some staff to help me get out. Instead, I have my phone with me, TEXT my hubby, who was already back in the car waiting for me, to come & rescue me, and sent him a photo of the latch. He knocked on the door first, before entering, and came and get me out of there! read more

It's a shame that this place doesn't get more credit for what it *should* be known for. We drove from Vancouver to visit this little bar near the airport on Sandy because we were too darn tired to double back on a Friday (I work at PDX). It's a perfect casual hangout in there. Generic ATM by the door, locals watching sports and drinking at the bar, dim lighting and screens everywhere. The ladies working that Saturday were super nice and quick with orders and drinks. Everyone will get ID'ed because of the new strictness that took effect in May so bring it even if you don't plan on drinking. Halibut and chips! This is what you came for so order some! Prices are super reasonable considering it's halibut. About $14 to start for two pieces and you can order up to 4. My bf got onion rings to sub for the chips, but he tried my fries and he was hooked. (P.S. he's not into fries but he helped me finish them!) I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't sub next time. I got the fried clam strips because I was curious if they did something non-standard but these were the battered clams you can get in the frozen section of any grocery store. We will definitely return for more fish and to try the fried chicken. read more

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I've driven past this place on Sandy several times since moving into the neighborhood, and always thought of it as some sort of Popeye's knock-off, judging from the sign. Honestly, it never held much interest to me, until a friend recommended coming down on a Friday night for their special. Chicken, I assumed. Wrong. Fish and chips. Wait, what? "Not just any fish and chips", he said. "The best in Portland!" There's no way that could be right. I had to prove him wrong. Thank goodness I'm not a betting man, or I'd have lost my shirt! OK, so ostensibly, the Wooden Chicken IS a pub. I almost said "just a pub", but that would be snobbish and dismissive. On the inside, it is pretty dive-y, and has all the usual offenders, from poker machines to pool tables, a gallery of taps above the bar, dim interior lighting, neon signs. You get the picture. What I wasn't expecting was it to be packed to capacity at 7pm, and that we'd be forced to sit outside, where the one awesome (but incredibly overwhelmed) server still managed to keep things together and serve us our drinks and entrees in a reasonable amount of time! My wife and I split the special, a three piece halibut basket, subbing out the fries for jojos, as suggested by our friend. My Old Fashioned was the same sort of muddled, cloudy version encountered at just about any pub or tavern (as opposed to the clear, golden, orange peel adorned version you get at "fancier" places), so it was rather unexciting, but that's about the only thing I can hold against this place. So, how's the Halibut fish and chips at the Wooden CHICKEN, you ask?! Phenomenal! No joke, the best I've had in Portland, which means the best I've had outside of the United Kingdom. I started to wonder how strong my drink was, as I was seriously doubting the truthfulness of my own taste buds. My wife, however, concurred, and later, reading other reviews of this place, it turns out we're not the only ones to think so. Be warned, though: the three piece special ($15 on Fridays; slightly more any other day of the week) is meal enough for two people, so gauge your hunger level accordingly! Or just take the extra home and enjoy it for later! After this weekend, I won't be driving by the Wooden Chicken with a dismissive attitude again. I'll be too busy wiping the drool of my chin, or calling up the wife and asking if she's up for fish and chips tonight! I may have to find another route to drive, or I'm going to be making an excessive number of stops here in the future! read more

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Best spot for lunch! Mitzi will be sure you are happy and well fed! Stop in and get fed!

I want to let you know the hospitality my friends i i received from Michele our server was great. We had the fish that she recommended was great. We also had a burger and wings and it was all delicious. Michele was a great host and very helpful. read more

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I have lived in Parkrose for 30 years and this was my first visit to the Woodenchicken. We walked in and we were able To find a seat easily. We sat down and we were promptly greeted by a male Server. He took our drink order and promptly returned with our drinks. He knew the right time to return and take our food order. I had the Ruben and my husband had the mushroom Swiss burger both with French fries. We really enjoyed ourselves. The bar was clean and had lots of things to look at. They had the screens with professional sports playing on each one. I would recommend this place 10/10 read more

Almost 17.00 for fish and chips. I received 2 very small pieces with fries. Service was good. Typical food bar restaurant read more

Went for lunch today and we ordered the Friday special, fish and chips. The special is served with 3 pieces cod, great fries and coleslaw. The new owners have really improved on their fries. My wife ordered the 3 piece Halibut and Chips and the portions were good size. As always the service was frantic/casual and the place is very similar to the ol'Wooden Chicken. The Menu has been downsized (which was needed) but the best items were kept. Go and enjoy this neighborhood hot spot, watch a game or 3 and enjoy an adult beverage. Over 21 only. read more

It's a rough and tumble working class kinda place next to Union Pacific tracks, and I like it. I'm a blue collar kinda guy at heart, and I was told one time that I have working class hands - whatever that means. I had some damn good fish and chips. It was a dollar off for three pieces today. After a hard 40 working for da man over at the warehouse, Please needed good. It's Friday afternoon, and I've been working for the weekend. - "To me, country music's about life. It's about Monday through Friday. It's the blue-collar, 40-hour week, songs about life. It used to have more of a sound, but I think the heart of that's still the same. It's still American music." ~Gary Allan - read more

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The quality of the food has dropped dramatically... the chicken is way, way overcooked and dry, the gizzards are still good but, 8 bucks for 8 gizzards is a crazy price... the chicken used to be 4 pieces and Jo-Jo's for 15 bucks a couple months ago, now it's 3 pieces and fries( which are smaller and only a few) for 19 bucks, won't be back... it's sad as I've been eating there for years... read more

This is a great friendly place to go and a great 49er bar. Rachel and Tami are the best who work there. read more

We eat at The Wooden Chicken about once a week. Most of the time service is quick, friendly reasonably priced The crowd is usually an older group and strong 49ers supporters. Great neighborhood bar/restaurant read more

Absolutely the BEST fish 'n' chips we've ever had, and we've had a lot. Nice, casual atmosphere (though no minors allowed). Delish!!!!

They are BACK, not the same menu but some of the same things. Please bring back the breaded chicken wings. Had the fish sandwich, halibut and chips, double cheeseburger, chicken strip basket and 4 piece chicken basket. All good. We came the first week they opened, looking forward to taco Tuesday again. Thanks for keeping the local restaurant going guys. New owners read more

For $9.75 the chicken strip basket wasn't bad. Though I thought there would be more fries with it. Maybe it was because I got it Togo. I ordered that and had a soda WATER while I waited. My order came so I pulled out $15 thinking it'd cover it plus be a pretty generous tip for a take out order. Come to find out I got charged for the soda water and a side of bbq sauce an extra 4.25 lol I still left another $2 on top of the $15 I had pulled out. Penny pinching on soda water is absurd to me. Fries were undercooked and soft. Chicken was perfect but I know from experience it's hard to screw up premade frozen chicken strips so oh well. Don't order soda water if you think it'll be free. It's not. Nor does it say on the menu they charge for it so maybe that's something they should add to the 100+ items already on there lol Beside that experience, I'd probably give this place another go. read more

Perfect dice bar environment and great food. Wings will light you up. Friendly staff and patron and good music. Worth the visit. read more

Wooden Chicken Pub - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We came to meet up with some of my partner's coworkers. It's just a basic dive bar, but we enjoyed it. Staff were all really friendly and so were many of the patrons. I'm not used to going places and feeling like everyone around is hanging out together, so it was really nice. I got to chat with lots of people for a change. It seems like a good place to go if you want to get out but don't have anyone handy to take with you. They have a rather large menu, but we just stuck with deep fried pub food. The deals were good for happy hour so we figured why not? Mostly just drank a couple beers, but the bartender seemed more than ready to mix cocktails which made him seem much more of a mixologist than you'd expect at a place like this. I did try one and it was really tasty, not too strong on liquor, sweet, or sour - well balanced. I'm sure we'll be back since his coworkers love this spot. Video lottery, games on the TV, and pool tables around - lots to choose from, plus a lot of seating. Nice little spot. read more

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Such a fun place to come for 49ers games and the service is wonderful! Came here for the first time and now it is definitely one of my favorites read more

Popped in for takeout steak dinner-it's definitely pub food with fries and coleslaw vs baked potato but it works because it's GOOD. We followed it up a couple of nights later with celebrating our oldest daughter's 21st birthday with a dine in meal and drinks. Kind of has that "Cheers" experience when you watch how many "regulars" come in. It's a 21 and over location so leave the kids at home. Their drinks are unique and flavorful, the food is filling and affordable. Happy hour 430-630p. read more

This is our local pub. Hubby got the steak sandwich which was a nice size tender sirloin on a toasted hoagie. He added cheese and onions and it was really special! I made an error ordering the French Dip. Everything about my meal was great except they used SteakUmms! And dried at that. At least I had a yummy dip. The O'Rings and JoJos were out of this world. Will be returning to try the chicken that they were out of! read more

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