Portland, Ore. (February 19, 2025) – 82 Acres, a chic neighborhood restaurant from the owners of Abbey Road Farm and celebrated chef Will Preisch, opens today at SE Clinton Street and SE 21st Avenue. The restaurant offers an accessible farm-driven menu highlighting the bounty of the Pacific Northwest.
Executive Chef Will Preisch, who also oversees the kitchen at Abbey Road Farm, brings his experience from renowned Portland restaurants like Le Pigeon and Holdfast, which he opened alongside Chef Joel Stocks, as well as a number of national and international stalwarts. Chef Preisch staged at award-winning restaurants in Iceland, Denmark, France—and several restaurants across the United States that had their own farms, including Manresa and Ubuntu. Chef Preisch’s menu at 82 Acres is approachable but also pays homage to the caliber of restaurants where he has worked.
“It’s been a dream come true to lead a restaurant that has its own farm,” said Chef Preisch. “We’re excited to share what Abbey Road Farm grows and raises with Portland diners here at 82 Acres.”
The menu features small and large plates created around seasonal vegetables as well as Pacific Northwest meats and seafood. Many ingredients are sourced directly from Abbey Road Farm’s 82-acre estate in Carlton, where Culinary Farmer Katelyn Sharpe and Animal Program Manager Ashley Van Meter oversee sustainable farming practices.
On the opening menu at 82 Acres, guests will find carrot falafel with herb yogurt and chili crisp; mussel escabeche toast with saffron aioli, pickled fennel, and Abbey Road Farm herbs and flowers; charred cabbage with smoked onion purée, garlic confit-whey glaze, and garlic chips; sunchokeswith maple, miso butter, preserved citrus, and black lime; 1/2 roast chicken, a three-day process, with brown butter jus and herbs de Provence.
A cheese cart will soon debut, featuring Abbey Road Farm’s honey and jam alongside a curated selection of imported and local cheeses. Two desserts round out the menu: French toast with custard, chocolate cremaux, espresso white chocolate crumble, and olive oil, and a date cake with yeasted caramel, and lees whipped cream.
The beverage program highlights wines from Abbey Road Farm, which grows 16 grape varieties on its estate vineyard. Signature cocktails at 82 Acres include Meunier After Midnight, made with bourbon, lemon, demerara, and an Abbey Road Farm Pinot Meunier float. The drinks menu also features non-alcoholic options such as the Forbidden Fruit, made with Wilderton, pomegranate orgeat, and lime.
The dining space is designed to be cozy and inviting, with soft lighting and a calm atmosphere centered around an open kitchen. A striking dark purple wall showcases framed black-and-white photos from Abbey Road Farm, while a glass garage door at the back opens to a covered patio surrounded by greenery. The restaurant seats 38 in all.
82 Acres opens for dinner service Wednesday through Sunday. Walk-ins are welcome and reservations can be made here.
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm to close
Address: 2032 SE Clinton St, Portland
Reservations: Tock
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Farm: Abbey Road Farm
About Abbey Road Farm:
Abbey Road Farm is a distinctive destination nestled in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, spanning an expansive 82-acre working farm and vineyard. By fostering a deep appreciation for the origins of food, Abbey Road Farm aims to forge a connection between celebration, hospitality, and the earth. At the heart of this remarkable locale are the Silo Suites, a bed & breakfast born from the fusion of three functional grain silos, offering guests a luxurious retreat. The Event Center, a transformed riding arena, presents an enchanting setting amidst meticulously landscaped gardens and sweeping views of the valley, catering to both intimate gatherings and grand affairs. Within the estate lies the Abbey Road Farm Winery and Tasting Room where winemaker Blair Trathen crafts an array of wines under the Abbey Road Farm and Wilken’s labels. The Estate Vineyard, spanning 45 acres of organically nurtured land, showcases 16 grape varieties, including rarities like Trousseau, Grüner Veltliner, Mondeuse, Mencia, and Godello.
Photos by Carter Hiyama
