Mama Bird

I've never been to this side of town passed NW 23rd, the area is so gorgeous. Mama Bird does not have any direct onsite parking but there is a good amount of street parking. This is a great spot for brunch and dinner too. I got their eggs Benedict and we also got a quarter bird to share. We actually got four of the quarter bird to share amongst a large group. We learned that they're known for their chicken so we had to try it.They have a brunch menu with a variety of items, the eggs Benedict was yummy. It was served on a piece of toast with some avocado, spinach, bacon, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. You can pick a side salad or a side of potatoes. Everything was seasoned to perfection.The quarter bird was delicious, there were a variety of sauces we tried it with and my favorite was the chimichurri. The chicken itself was super moist, even the chicken breast (not pictured). Overall very fun experience here, great service and good food. Will come back again to try out their dinner menu.

This was my first visit as I had been waiting a minute to visit due to their hours. The staff was warm and inviting, the decor was nice, and it's in a great location.Had a delicious happy hour salad. Then we went with the sweet potatoes, grilled potatoes, and the whole bird. I would give a higher rating but I think they could feature some better sides to go along with the chicken. Maybe some beans, or rice & peas, or possibly another cooked green option like a spinach or something. This is just my observation, but they stay busy and booked, so what do I know. Also, they should feature Kinders BBQ sauce on the menu as that would accentuate the chicken perfectly.

We were out and about early, and we were the first customers in. I think the wildfire was still heating up, as it took awhile before our food arrived. Since we weren't in a hurry, no harm, no foul. It gave us a chance to look around at the space, which was bright and nicely decorated. While waiting, I sipped away at a really lovely spiced plum mimosa. That mimosa was complex and lovely, and it kind of ruined me for regular OJ mimosas. The breakfast, once it arrived, was worth the wait. My Benedict was perfect (I love an oozy yolk, but the white has to be fully set or it just too closely resembles snot) and served with spec and avocado. It was on top of a very good bread, not an English muffin. I loved it. I took a bite of the chicken and waffle and highly recommend that as welll. It's not a fried chicken as most chicken and waffles seem to be; instead it's a nicely grilled (in the wood fire perhaps) quarter of a small chicken. We will be back happily. 4.5 stars

Mama bird is an upscale dinner spot located in the heart of downtown near the nobhill neighborhood. Mama bird is beautifully styled with a clean modern design. We ordered the steak, half chicken and large side of grilled potatoes. Everything was delicious. The chicken comes with two sauces and I recommend getting the verde sauce! The miso garlic was not my favorite. The chicken was one of the best I've ever had. The service could have definitely been improved on. We waited a long time for both our meal and for our check and had to ask for to go containers. The price was also a little crazy two proteins and a side of potatoes for $100 that's where it lost a point for me. Definitely a special occasion restaurant! I am looking forward to coming back for their happy hour offerings.

Was a bit annoyed to drive all the way from Hillsboro and then wait 30' for chicken!What a bias, great waiting but totally annoying thing after getting seated took forever for the waiter to come, wasn't even busy, no excuse.Order took a long time too, came in waves, peppers, beans, bone marrow and wait wait wait and finally the chicken. Really think they should bring the full meal all together, but hey the chicken was spectacular as were the other dishes. So if ever in the mood for great chicken worth a dine in

We finally decided to try this place after seeing a post about how they were recently broken into and needed some support- and I am so glad we did! The chicken was incredible- moist, tender, and cooked to perfection. It paired perfectly with the sauces- we got the Aji Verde and smoked garlic miso which were both delicious but we are also looking forward to trying more sauces since they all sounded good! The summer squash and polenta were also highlights for us. The milk buns were good but probably not worth the price point and getting full off of. The cocktails were also delicious and unique. I also really enjoyed their patio and it was on a main street but felt quiet and secluded. Can't wait to go back!

Let's jump into it and start this off by discussing the chicken. My girlfriend and I ordered the half bird. I'm a little picky about fat and connective tissue so I just stuck to the chicken breast and left the other pieces to her.So, here's the thing. It was good. It was perfect. But IMHO, it was still lacking in a significant way.I guess the way I'm thinking about it is that you can group chicken (or I guess meat in general) into two parts: the interior and the exterior. The interior was absolutely perfect, and it's worth a trip just to experience what that's like.According to the menu, it's brined in pineapple juice, which I've heard (https://www.chefsresource.com/does-pineapple-juice-tenderize-meat/) can be a great way to tenderize meat. According to the server, it's cooked sous vide to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.I was a little surprised to hear that it's cooked all the way to 165. According to this Serious Eats article (https://www.seriouseats.com/the-food-lab-complete-guide-to-sous-vide-chicken-breast) and various other sources I've encountered in the past, 165 yields chicken that is too dry and stringy and something like 150 is preferred. Maybe they actually cook it to a lower temperature but don't want to admit that to customers? Maybe the brine and other magic makes it still come out good at 165? I dunno. But regardless, the interior of the chicken is perfect and worth trying.My gripe is with the exterior. There just wasn't much going on there. And the exterior is where all the flavor is. Well, I guess not "all the flavor", but all of a certain type of flavor. The browned bits, the flavor from the marinade, the texture, that sort of stuff. Personally that's my favorite part, so all-in-all I'd say the chicken was "good" but not "exceptional". The exterior was very thin.I guess the idea maybe is that you get the flavor from the sauces. Which has some truth to it. The aji verde sauce was pretty good. The yogurt curry was just ok. But at least for me, I still need that exterior.This is a good segue into the potatoes. The same points apply, pretty much. The interior is good, but the exterior is very thin, and not at all crispy.We also got arancini, burata and cucumber, and a ceasar salad. They were all good but not great. They were also very small and not really worth the price of ~$15 IMO.For a drink I got a non-alcoholic boujee shirley (temple). I didn't love it. Way too sweet. At $9, I would definitely elect to pass.Overall, we'll probably be back. It's a solid option for dinner. I think we'll ditch all the appetizers and drinks and focus on the chicken and potatoes, aiming to keep the bill around $50 for two instead of $100+.

Mama Bird was a fabulous stop for dinner! The chicken is juicy, the skin is crispy flavorful, and the sauce is tasty (we tried the miso and chimichurri). The greens salad was fresh, could maybe use a touch of salt or squeeze of lemon. We were happy to find out they have an all day happy hour menu on Mondays, keep in mind 2 drink purchases are required to order off that menu, but nonalcoholic drinks count! Service was kind and quick, and they were quick to offer a wedge for our wobbly table outside. Overall all nice bang for your buck, and the building is clean and well decorated!

Took way way too long to try this spot but so glad we finally did!!! Don't believe the hype....!!! This spot exceeds all expectations and probably one of my top 5 chicken spots here in Oregon!! Clean perfect portioned, sized and prepared with a healthy amount of seasoning finished off on there open wood fire grill!! Served with an out standing variety of great sauces to choose from but seriously not even necessary but great options!! All sides sounded great but we went with the Cornbread....Highly recommended and definitely ask for extra butter!! Grill cabbage was ridunkulously good! Grilled prawns were good but sauce was highlight of dish for me? Pleasantly surprised how many none chicken items on menu but most definitely recommend the pork chop!!! Perfect cook inside and great char on outside!! Grilled Radicchio was a perfect matched side and really made the plating look amazing!! Only my first time so definitely will be back to try everything we missed and highly recommend y'all to try too!! Pease go check this spot out and support a local chef and owner who really pours his passion and love into his food!! Ambiance, vibes staff are all great too!! Nice selection of cocktails and wine!!!

Went to brunch with some friends a few weeks back and had a great time! Our server was spunky and fun, our food presentation was beautiful, the kitchen staff was absolutely killing it! Especially the one in the striped apron. The Bloody Mary was mediocre, it needed spice, flavor, more than just a cocktail olive, something! The glassware was also adorable!