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Mother's Bistro & Bar - Portland, OR American Restaurants
Mother's Bistro & Bar - Portland, OR American Restaurants
Mother's Bistro & Bar - Portland, OR American Restaurants
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MOTHER'S BISTRO & BAR

(4.9 Score)
121 SouthWest 3rd Avenue,
Portland, OR 97204 Directions

Since 2000

Specialty:

✓ Honey Cured Bacon ✓ Grilled Marinated Portabella ✓ Mom’s Meatloaf ✓ Corned Beef Reuben ✓ Pulled Pork Quesadilla ✓ Veggie Sandwich ✓ Mom’s Chopped Chicken Liver ✓ Benny’s Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast ✓ Pierogi ✓ Fried Ricotta Cheese Ravioli ✓ Smoked Wild Salmon Rillettes ✓ Fried Calamari ✓ Chopped BLT ✓ Soup of the Day ✓ Belle’s Chicken Noodle or Matzoh Ball Soup ✓ Classic Caesar Salad ✓ Grilled Chicken Breast Cobb ✓ Hummus ✓ Pita

“Mother's Bistro & Bar is an award-winning Chef, Lisa Schroeder, who creates a menu that offers refined versions of traditional home-cooked dishes made with love. The restaurant's bright window-wrapped dining room with sumptuous fabric-upholstered booths and banquettes, gold-tin trim, and attractive wainscoting makes you feel warm and cozy as you settle in to enjoy your dining experience. Mother's Bistro & Bar specializes in hearty comfort-food classics. They use classic cooking techniques combined with years of international experience. Mother's Bistro & Bar has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options. They provide a homey cafe, bar with country-chic decor and chandeliers.”

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Price:

Lox Platter: $22.00
Two Farm Fresh Eggs: $12.00
Buttermilk Biscuits: $19.00
Buttermilk Biscuits: $11.00
Greek Frittata: $20.00
Lorraine Frittata: $21.00
Three Little Pig Scramble: $19.00
Portabella Scramble: $21.00
Migas: $20.00
Omelet du Jour: $20.00
Wild Salmon Hash: $21.00
Wild Salmon Hash: $12.00
Tofu Hash: $19.00
Corned Beef Hash: $20.00
Corned Beef Hash: $11.50
Breakfast Nachos: $14.00
Buttermilk Pancakes: $14.00
Buttermilk Pancakes: $8.00
Belgian Waffle: $10.00
French Toast: $12.00
French Toast: $7.00
Oatmeal: $12.00
Oatmeal: $7.00
Bagel & Cream Cheese: $7.00
Fresh Fruit Bowl: $10.00
Fresh Fruit Cup: $8.00
Fresh Fruit Side: $5.00
Steph's Bloody Mary: $10.00
Spicy Maria: $10.00
Screwdriver: $10.00
Greyhound: $10.00
Elderflower Sparkler: $10.00
Persephone: $9.00
Acinum Prosecco Glass: $8.00
Acinum Prosecco Bottle:

Contact:

(503) 464-1122

Tue: 5pm - 9pm
Wed & Thu: 9am - 2pm|
5pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 9am - 2pm|
5pm - 10pm
Mon: Closed

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Screen Door Restaurant - Portland, OR American Restaurants
Screen Door Restaurant - Portland, OR American Restaurants
Screen Door Restaurant - Portland, OR American Restaurants
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11+ YEARS IN TBR
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SCREEN DOOR RESTAURANT

(4.8 Score)
2337 East Burnside Street,
Portland, OR 97214 Directions

Since 2006

Specialty:

✓ Hushpuppies ✓ Picnic Deviled Eggs ✓ House Salad ✓ Cornmeal Crusted Okra ✓ Crispy Fried Oysters ✓ Black-Eyed Pea Fritters ✓ Comeback Shrimp ✓ Chicken and Waffles ✓ Fried Chicken Dinner ✓ Charred Broccolini and Seared Potatoes ✓ Sweet Potato Gnocchi Mushrooms ✓ Kale and Radicchio Salad ✓ Roasted Beet ✓ Crispy Fried Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish ✓ French Fries ✓ Creamy Coleslaw ✓ Fried Chicken Tenders ✓ Lemon Vinaigrette Coleslaw ✓ Red Beans ✓ Rice

“Screen Door Restaurant specializes in buttermilk-fried chicken in a spacious setting that offers weekend brunch. Nicole and David have found great joy and fulfillment in hosting guests at their restaurants. They explore all methodologies and preparations from the historical to the modern and from the rudimentary to the refined. At Screen Door, they serve local and organic produce and meats every day. Their Griddle Burger contains a 6oz painted hills patty with bacon, american cheese, pickles, lettuce, and parmesan aioli on a toasted sesame seed bun. Their deep passion for quality ingredients and thoughtful cooking. Gift cards are also available.”

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Price:

Black Eyed Pea Fritters: $8.00
Warm Cinnamon Rolls: $9.00
Fresh Fruit Plate: $7.00
Deep Fried Okra: $9.00
Fried Oysters: $16.00
Praline Bacon: $10.00
Summer Berries Salad: $14.00
Fried Chicken Salad: $18.00
Housemade Pimento Cheese: $11.00
Hushpuppies: $9.00
Fried Catfish: $14.00
Crispy Chicken Tenders: $14.00
Fried Catfish Sandwich: $17.00
Crispy Chicken Sandwich: $16.00
Griddle Top Burger: $17.00
Chicken & Waffles Chicken & Waffles 1 Pc: $16.00
Chicken & Waffles 2 Pc: $23.00
Chicken & Waffles 3 Pc: $28.00
Breakfast Hotplates Chicken & Biscuits: $18.00
Fish 'n Grits: $24.00
Huevos Rancheros: $18.00
House Salad: $13.00
Beet & Arugula Salad: $14.00
Simple Salad: $6.00

Contact:

(503) 542-0880

Brunch: Mon-Sun: 8:30am - 2pm
Dinner: Mon-Sun: 4:30pm - 9pm

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Tin Shed Garden Cafe - Portland, OR American Restaurants
Tin Shed Garden Cafe - Portland, OR American Restaurants
Tin Shed Garden Cafe - Portland, OR American Restaurants
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TIN SHED GARDEN CAFE

(4.8 Score)
1438 NorthEast Alberta Street,
Portland, OR 97211 Directions

Since 2002

Specialty:

✓ You Gotta Have It ✓ Everything Naughty ✓ Everything Nice ✓ Canadian Bacon and Bacon Avocado Benedict Seasonal Veggie ✓ Norweigan Lox Benedict ✓ Veggie Pesto ✓ The Spike-ish ✓ Coco Rice and Jazz ✓ Farro Sanders ✓ Way Out West ✓ Good Dog ✓ Stay ✓ Fetch ✓ Roll Over ✓ Classic Burger ✓ Heartless Artichoke ✓ Captain's Caesar ✓ Salmon

“Tin Shed Garden Cafe specializes in American food and offers a covered patio and a canine menu. The restaurant's mission is to provide responsibly sourced food and drinks. Their menus are served with your choice of potato cakes topped with sour cream and chives or sharp cheddar grits. Their Stacked Scrambles are served over your choice of potato cakes or cheese grits with a scratch-buttermilk biscuit. Tin Shed Garden Cafe provides vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options. Tin Shed Garden Cafe is a dog-friendly place that provides doggie desserts. They provide responsibly sourced, tasty food and drinks while maintaining meaningful connections with their guests and staff.”

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Price:

Good Dog: $18.75
Veggie Pesto: $18.75
Everything Naughty: $19.50
You Gotta Have It: $18.50
Everything Nice: $19.50
Stay: $19.00
The Killingsworth: $19.00
Fetch: $18.75
Roll Over: $18.75
Canadian Bacon Benedict: $20.75
Bacon Avocado Benedict: $21.75
Seasonal Veggie Benedict: $20.25
Street Spirit Sando: $11.00
Hearty Parfait: $7.50
Proletarian Burger: $14.00
Salmon & Spice: $21.75
Heartless Artichoke: $17.00
Captain's Caesar: $16.00
Beet Generation Salad: $16.00

Contact:

(503) 288-6966

Mon-Fri: 8am - 2pm
Sat & Sun: 7am - 3pm

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MOTHER'S BISTRO & BAR REVIEWS

Superb! Heard lots of good things about this place, but the actual experience was even better. We had breakfast, and our 7-person party was extatic. The food was on point, and the service was surprisingly prompt and very kind. The classic Benedict eggs and French toast were outstanding! This is a must do!

Great experience overall! Service was on point, food was fabulous… I would highly recommend for a good sit down meal! Husband had the meatloaf, I had a salmon bowl & mock-tail! We split a house salad and tried the $15,000 Crab Cake as an appetizer! Fantastic all around.

Great experience overall! Service was on point, food was fabulous… I would highly recommend for a good sit down meal! Husband had the meatloaf, I had a salmon bowl & mock-tail! We split a house salad and tried the $15,000 Crab Cake as an appetizer! Fantastic all around!

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SCREEN DOOR RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Chicken & Waffles is really good. Big portion too. - the chicken is juicy perfection and surprisingly not greasy at all! The waffle has the perfect sweetness with that crispy outside, fluffy inside combo. Staffs were so busy so the service was a miss unfortunately. They’ve tried to keep up but it’s just a lot to take care in a busy morning.

Fantastic southern comfort food! We got the chicken and waffles (the waffle unbeknownst to me were sweet potato, which just reminded me of pumpkin with pumpkin spice, either way it was a very happy surprise and glad to try it). We also got the pralines bacon and the cinnamon rolls. This place fills up quickly, so you wanna go early if you don’t have a reservation before they open to guarantee a spot with a reasonable time. Also it was nice to be able to choose how many pieces of chicken to come with your meal. Lots of yummy food, no feeling tired later either 10/10.

One of the best brunch spots in Portland. Everything is high quality, and they even have delicious mocktails! The seasonal veggie hash was a clear winner for us. The fried chicken was so juicy and tender. Highly recommend- come early because it’s crowded and there’s always a line!!

TIN SHED GARDEN CAFE REVIEWS

I had an excellent Sunday brunch experience at this charming spot. They offer reservations, which made our visit hassle-free since we didn’t have to wait in line. I particularly loved the self-serve coffee bar, which featured a variety of gourmet coffee options, allowing us to customize our drinks just the way we liked them. The breakfast menu was impressive, with a wide range of choices from fluffy pancakes and loaded omelets to healthier options like avocado toast and yogurt parfaits—all made with fresh ingredients. What’s even better is that the prices were very decent, making it accessible for anyone looking to enjoy a quality meal. I’m definitely planning to come back again with friends to share this delightful experience.

Excellent service and DELICIOUS FOOD. As a breakfast lover I could not get enough of this place. I got the Everything Nice which included a biscuit drenched in gravy. I just could not get enough. I asked for eggs over medium and they were PERFECT. They do have alcoholic drink options but I opted for one of their mocktails. I got the sweet and spicy Margo and it was definitely spicy and had a kick.

Stopped by the first morning we were in town for vacation. I had the breakfast sandwich, wife had biscuits, sausage, and bacon. Everything was delicious. The service was amazing (thank you Chris) and the location is amazing. Will definitely be coming back, and would recommend.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MOTHER'S BISTRO & BAR Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SCREEN DOOR RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TIN SHED GARDEN CAFE Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Extensive Menu: 10