You know that feeling when you stumble upon something so unexpectedly magnificent that you want to tell everyone about it, but also kind of want to keep it to yourself?
That’s the Reel M Inn in Portland, Oregon – a dive bar that’s mastered the art of fried chicken so completely that it feels like you’ve discovered buried treasure in a place where you’d least expect it.
The first thing you need to know about Reel M Inn is that it doesn’t look like a culinary destination.
Located on SE Division Street in Portland’s Clinton neighborhood, this unassuming red building with its weathered exterior and vintage neon sign gives off serious “I’ve been here since before you were born” vibes…