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MOTHER'S BISTRO & BAR

(5.0 Score)
121 Southwest 3rd Avenue,
Portland, OR 97204 Directions

Since 2000

Specialities:

✓Five-hour Braised Pot Roast ✓Dungeness Crab Cakes ✓Chicken Fried Chicken ✓Mom’s Meatloaf and Gravy ✓Chicken and Dumplings ✓10-oz Hand Cut Steak Frites ✓Double Down ✓Fish of the Day ✓Grilled Natural Beef Burger ✓Chicken or Vegan Tofu Stir-fry ✓Grilled Wild Salmon ✓Pierogi ✓Fried Zucchini ✓Irish “nachos” ✓Hummus and Pita ✓Chicken Quesadilla ✓Grilled Marinated Portabella ✓Mom’s Chopped Chicken Liver ✓Soup du Jour ✓Belle’s Matzoh Ball Soup ✓Chicken Noodle ✓Classic Caesar Salad ✓Grilled Chicken Breast Cobb Salad ✓Chopped wedge Salad ✓Mexican Chopped Salad ✓Greek Salad ✓House Salad

"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.

2026 Highlights: Mother's Bistro & Bar uses seasonal and Local ingredients. They provide menu options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner."

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License #70142881

Menu:

Entrées
Five-Hour Braised Pot Roast: $29.00
Dungeness Crab Cakes: $35.00
Chicken Fried Chicken: $28.00
Mom’s Meatloaf & Gravy: $28.00
Chicken & Dumplings: $25.00
10-Oz Hand Cut Steak Frites: $38.00
Double Down: $29.00
Fish Of The Day: Mp
Grilled Natural Beef Burger: $18.00
Bistro Bowls
Chicken Or Vegan Tofu Stir-Fry: $21.00
Grilled Wild Salmon: $23.00
Starters & Small Plates
Pierogi: $15.00
Fried Zucchini: $15.00
Irish “Nachos”: $14.00
Hummus & Pita: $15.00
Chicken Quesadilla: $14.00
Grilled Marinated Portabella: $10.00
Mom’s Chopped Chicken Liver: $13.00
Soups & Salads
Soup Du Jour: $12.00
Belle’S Matzoh Ball Soup: $12.00
Chicken Noodle: $12.00
Classic Caesar Salad: $16.00
Grilled Chicken Breast Cobb Salad: $19.00
Chopped "Wedge" Salad: $16.00
Mexican Chopped Salad: $18.00

Discount:

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Contact:

(503) 464-1122

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

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SCREEN DOOR RESTAURANT

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

Since 2006

Specialities:

✓Memphis Style Bbq Ribs ✓Chicken Dinner ✓One Piece Fried Chicken Dinner ✓Pan Roasted Red Snapper ✓Cast Iron Blackened Cauliflower Steak ✓New Orleans Red Beans and Rice ✓Creole Seafood Gumbo ✓Crawfish Étouffée ✓Carolina Gold Burger ✓Fried Catfish Sandwich ✓Crispy Chicken Sandwich ✓Bbq Pulled Pork Sandwich ✓Catfish Screen Door Plate ✓Chicken Tender Screen Door Plate ✓Oyster Screen Door Plate ✓Screen Door Plate ✓Sauvie Island Greens ✓Blistered Snap Peas ✓Glazed Local Carrots ✓Mac and Cheese ✓Red Beans and Rice ✓Collard Greens ✓Creamy Coleslaw ✓Lemon Vinaigrette Coleslaw ✓Mashed Potatoes ✓French Fries ✓BBQ Baked Beans ✓Marsh Hen Mill Cheddar Grits

"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. The restaurant deep passion for quality ingredients and thoughtful cooking. Gift cards are also available.

2026 Highlights: Screen Door Restaurant has a dining room that can accommodate 110 seated, 130 standing guests with a patio."

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License #0800613154

Menu:

Dinner Hotplates
Memphis Style Bbq Ribs ¼ Rack: $22.00
Memphis Style Bbq Ribs Full Rack: $52.00
Chicken Dinner: $26.00
One Piece Fried Chicken Dinner: $20.00
Pan Roasted Red Snapper: $29.00
Cast Iron Blackened Cauliflower Steak: $21.00
New Orleans Red Beans & Rice: $24.00
Creole Seafood Gumbo: $26.00
Crawfish éToufféE: $29.00
Carolina Gold Burger: $18.00
Fried Catfish Sandwich: $18.00
Crispy Chicken Sandwich: $18.00
Bbq Pulled Pork Sandwich: $18.00
Chicken & Waffles
Chicken & Waffles: $17.00
Screen Door Plates
Catfish Screen Door Plate: $25.00
Chicken Tender Screen Door Plate: $24.00
Oyster Screen Door Plate: $25.00
Screen Door Plate: $23.00
Sides & Shares
Sauvie Island Greens: $13.00
Blistered Snap Peas: $15.00
Glazed Local Carrots: $13.00
Mac & Cheese: $7.00
Red Beans & Rice: $7.00

Discount:

$2 Off for Drafts

Contact:

(503) 542-0880

Mon-Thu & Sun: 8:30am - 2pmI4:30pm - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 8:30am - 2pmI4:30pm - 10pm

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TIN SHED GARDEN CAFE

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

Since 2002

Specialities:

✓You Gotta Have It ✓Veggie Pesto ✓Everything Naughty ✓Everything Nice ✓Good Dog ✓Stay ✓The Killingsworth ✓Fetch ✓Roll Over ✓Prosciutto Benedict ✓Bacon Avocado Benedict ✓Seasonal Veggie Benedict ✓Summer Fling Breakfast Sandwich ✓Ala Carte Breakfast Sandwich ✓Coconut Breakfast Parfait ✓Proletarian Smash Cheeseburger ✓Nottah Club Sandwich ✓Salmon and Spice ✓Heartless Artichoke ✓Mccobb Salad ✓Garden Party Salad ✓North Country Taters ✓Mama's Papas ✓Vegan Latin ✓Vegan Veggie Pesto ✓Vegan Good Dog ✓Vegan Stay ✓Vegan B-fast Parfait ✓Vegan Cheeseburger

"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.

2026 Highlights: Tin Shed Garden Cafe provides happy hour food, cocktails, and a fireplace, creating a good vibe atmosphere."

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License #36801595

Menu:

Brunch
You Gotta Have It: $19.00
Veggie Pesto: $19.00
Everything Naughty: $19.75
Everything Nice: $19.75
Good Dog: $19.25
Stay: $19.25
The Killingsworth: $19.25
Fetch: $19.00
Roll Over: $19.00
Prosciutto Benedict: $21.25
Bacon Avocado Benedict: $22.00
Seasonal Veggie Benedict: $20.75
Summer Fling Breakfast Sandwich: $17.00
Ala Carte Breakfast Sandwich: $14.00
Coconut Breakfast Parfait: $14.50
Lunch & Salads
Proletarian Smash Cheeseburger: $16.00
Nottah Club Sandwich: $18.50
Salmon & Spice: $22.25
Heartless Artichoke: $17.25
Mccobb Salad: $20.00
Garden Party Salad: $16.00
North Country Taters: $10.50
Mama'S Papas: $10.50
All Vegan
Vegan You Gotta Have It: $19.50
Vegan Veggie Pesto: $19.50
Vegan Good Dog: $19.50
Vegan B-Fast Parfait: $14.50
Vegan Cheeseburger: $16.50

Discount:

20% Off for Weekdays

Contact:

(503) 288-6966

Mon-Thu: 8am - 2pm
Fri: 7am - 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 place! I recommend making a reservation as the walk in wait times can be high. Food was excellent, service was great. They are a high volume restaurant with experienced staff so things move fairly quickly once you are seated. Enjoy.

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: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of 14.1K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SCREEN DOOR RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 24.2K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Extensive Menu: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TIN SHED GARDEN CAFE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 8.9K: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Table Reservation: 10