TLDR : Fantastic food! We arrived to the airport early, and had to check in at the gate. We skipped a lot of food on the way there. Having 2 children with massive food allergies (if its not pasta or Dino duggies, probably not gunna eat) we figured chicken tenders would be the best bet. We all got clchicken tenders, waffles and some fries. The server was attentive and food came out quick. I was absolutely blown away by the food quality and portion sizes at an airport restaurant. The waffles were crisp, flufly and moist, REAL friken maple syrup, and fresh chicken tenders seasoned perfectly. The food was obviously fresh, sauces were even good. I dont know what I expected, but I am saddened I don't live near Portland/take frequent flights outta here. I can only pray to my fat food God that the next time I wander through the airport this place is still here. read more

Screen Door - PDX - Partial plate cause my starvation took over. - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a great place to eat at the airport. I got the chicken tenders and waffles. It was delicious. I love that they use sweet potato waffles. The chicken tenders were also great. The service was decent but there were times I couldn't find my server. I also asked about the drinks and the server couldn't help me because she said she doesn't drink. Luckily, the drink I got was still good. I wanted an espresso martini but they had a good alternative with irish bailey. read more

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Located nearby Terminal B. We were seated quickly. You have the option of buying a to-go order or seating at the bar/tables. We opted to sit at the table. The southern food here hit! I wish there were locations in California. Our server was helpful. She refilled our bottle towards the end of our meal so we could have it on our flight. When asked if the drink on the menu closest to the espresso martini was a similar taste she let us know she does not drink. I can respect that but you should still know how to sell something or the menu or at least speak to its taste. I got the Hurricane. It was fruity and sweet. A good drink with my bacon burger and fries. The sauce on the burger was like nothing I've ever had before. It had some spice to it. The fries were cooked to a good crispness without being tough. Salted to perfection. I got to nibble on my sister's chicken and waffles. The waffles were a good sweetness with the syrup without being overly sweet. I would get that again in the future. The chicken tender had good texture and great taste. The salad was good to split if you want some veggies with your meal. read more

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I'm old enough to remember when airport food was crazy expensive and still terrible. Been here a handful of times and the food and service compares favorably to off airport restaurants. read more

Screen Door - PDX - Catfish and chips - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Popped by before a flight recently and had a bite with my family. Tried chicken and waffles & a cocktail. The tequila based drink was strong and unique as it had passion fruit puree. The chicken was really tender but the mini waffles were very hard. The waffles had nice spice in the batter but I wish they'd been more soft. Service team was kind and easy to speak to. Would visit again before a flight! read more

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Good food, good service, and a comfortable ambiance is how I can describe Screen Door at PDX. I was leaving out of Terminal C and Screen Door is located in Terminal B. I thought it was going to be a long walk across, but it was about a 7 minute walk. Before flight, we ordered Biscuits and Gravy, and the Breakfast Sandwich with potatoes. The Biscuits and Gravy was delicious. Biscuits were moist and the gravy was flavorful. The eggs were scrambled perfectly. The Breakfast Sandwich was also delicious. Made with a fried egg and homemade sausage patty on a brioche bun. The perfect meals before takeoff. I'm so happy they opened up inside of PDX. Now I have a reason to get to the airport 2 hours early! read more

Screen Door - PDX - Breakfast Sandwich with potatoes. Amazing! - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I found myself suddenly at loose ends with a flight cancelled and awaiting the flight onto which I'd been rescheduled -- and it was lunch time! (ish) Being before midday, the menu was biased towards breakfast. I however was in the mood for lunch. After contemplation, I settled on the fried catfish and fries. The coleslaw side was not going it for me, so I subbed the grits and cheese. My server was beyond delightful. She offered very helpful suggestions on my beverage, and we discussed how difficult it was to make fried catfish. When my meal arrived, I was not disappointed at all . It was exceptional. I grew up in Texas and much of my home cuisine was heavily influenced by the South, and catfish was usually what was served if there was fried fish. This did not disappoint. The catfish was light and flaky, very moist. The corn meal breading was thin and tasty, and the house-made tartar sauce was just the perfect complement. The fries were extra crispy and fresh from the fryer, a delightful combination. And the cheese grits were heavenly - creamy and rich. I savored them throughout the meal. Having eaten frequently at the other two locations, the ambience here was similar to the Pearl location, but in an airport. Very open, very airy, open to the Concourse on two side sides. I am most frequently at the other end of the airport, but anytime I am on the B/C and, and have time for a meal? I will definitely be back! read more

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I used to live in Portland, I lived 2 blocks from the original Screen Door. You usually had to wait 1.5-3 hrs to get chicken and waffle. The fact that you can get it in a few minutes, at PDX? I love nostalgia but you know what? Sometimes I luv the futurrrreeee! read more

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So excited to have screen door pdx open a store in the airport! I love their original location and many times I have time to kill before going to my terminal as im chronically early to My flight. If you have time you won't regret stopping at this delicious Portland classic! read more

Screen Door - PDX - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The first of the PDX renovations, Screen Door may be off to the side of the major overhaul, but it is still the crown jewel. No one told these guys that airport food is supposed to be a veiled shell of the original venue. Instead they brought exceptional into a very unexceptional environment. PDX is now not only an alternative to Seattle - but due to this spot, a preference for a lunch layover. They have held this since they started. A few notes for management on my last visit: get real menus. This is the entry point for imagining what to get next time, and the shallow digital menu would have been discarded in the early 2000s. Second, the fries were very "standard" compared to my last several visits. Don't succumb to airport mediocre - you are a brand ambassador at its finest. read more

Screen Door - PDX - Chicken sandwich with Pfriem - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Walked through three terminals to get to this southern soul satellite, and Screen Door did not disappoint. The catfish sandwich was savory, crispy and tender and I was able to sub cheesy grits instead of the standard fries. My server was prompt and friendly. The location, though far from my gate, was clean and well appointed. Hit the spot! The Porch Swing cocktail was delicious as well! read more

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We arrived thirty minutes before closing, which was apparently the exact wrong time to expect a restaurant to be a restaurant. The place was chaos. Counters littered with plates and napkins, people waiting with the expressionless stare of the truly defeated. After locating a few stray seats at the counter like a survivor picking through rubble, we waited ten minutes. No one approached. I asked the server if we should order at the counter or if she'd come to us. She said she'd come over. She never did. Instead, she began a loud one-woman play about the horrors of her job. She hated everything. The shift. The place. The people. All of it. We all heard it. She then made the bravest move I've seen in food service. She simply walked out. Not in a hurry. Just down the escalator and gone. Did she quit? Was it a performance piece? Was she ever real at all? We'll never know. We left without eating. Wasted twenty minutes of our precious, overpriced airport time. Do not go here unless you are writing a novel about despair. read more

Screen Door - PDX - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Calm breakfast spot in the airport with very high quality breakfast items. The Breakfast Sandwich was so fresh. Sausage was juicy, buns were toasty, and the hashbrowns super crispy. You can tell it's made with attention. The side salad and lemon vinegarette were a refreshing accompany to the decadent and filling sandwich. read more

Screen Door - PDX - Breakfast Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Only doing 4 stars, as there is room to improve here, but, Alex is wonderful--such a friendly and funny human, and if you need help with the menu or just a second mimosa--he's got you! And also, thank you for the music swap, you know what you're doing. Came in for breakfast before my flight, and decided to make it a little second home for a while. The grits are the move here, cheesy doesn't describe--perfection. Sausage could use some work, and the eggs, but it's the airport, so not making a federal case about it, nice to see more local favorites grace PDX for a taste of home coming or going (though not NW cuisine). The person working the bar, sorry I forgot to jot down a name, brown hair, very attentive and on top of the whole operation (seemed like in-charge) thank you as well! Skip the more obvious places and just come straight here! read more

Screen Door - PDX - Grits, sausage party, over easy and toast! - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is seriously legit. It is the best of southern cooking in the PNW! The food is incredible, service excellent, and the old building is very cool and unique! Highly recommended! You HAVE to try the praline bacon! read more

Screen Door - PDX - Chicken and Biscuit with pork gravy at breakfast potatoes and over-easy eggs. - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Didn't get a chance to make it to their location downtown so I was happy to see them here at the airport. Honestly it was some of the best airport food I have had in a while. The fried chicken and waffle was great. The chicken was well seasoned and nicely crispy without being too much. I also got a side of grits that tasted just like home! Only downside was coleslaw didn't have a ton of flavor. Otherwise, the service was polite and timely. This is a good stop if you're flying out of PDX. read more

Screen Door - PDX - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The 4 stars is for value to food ratio. It's an airport restaurant, so I know it's going to be pricey by default, but the portions are pretty small. On the plus side, the chicken strips were AMAZING. I'm not a chicken strip fiend like some, but these were super crispy and the breast meat was tender and juicy! Everything seems to be scratch made. The service was also top notch. For some reason there are no beer prices on the menu. We got tall Stella's and they were $9.50. Not a bad price for the airport. I would eat here again, but mostly for snack food and not a full on meal. read more

If you're hoping to check Screen Door off your foodie bucket list quickly, unfortunately the airport location isn't the way to go. As a former Portland local, I can vouch for Screen Door's legendary chicken tenders... they're truly life-changing (especially if you haven't had Southern or Midwest-style fried chicken before!). But after visiting this location a few times over the years, I can say the airport experience doesn't live up to the hype. Here's why: 1. The tenders just aren't the same. The flavor and crispiness don't match the original locations, and the portion sizes are noticeably smaller--yet you're paying the same price. 2. The menu is limited. While they still have the tenders (thankfully!), some of their dishes aren't available here. 3. The place always seems understaffed, and getting seated or even placing an order feels like a challenge even when they're not busy. On my last visit, they had random chairs put up to block seating, and it wasn't close to closing time. On a higher note, the bartender was friendly and once I was directed to her, she got my to-go order in quickly! Screen Door's food is absolutely worth trying, but if it's your first time or you want the full experience, I'd recommend waiting until you're in Portland proper. The airport location just doesn't do it justice! read more

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If you're at PDX, get the chicken and waffles. The dish was fresh and packed with flavor. The waffles were light and fluffy with just the right amount of crispness, while the fried chicken was perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and pulled apart effortlessly. I was beyond impressed with the food, cocktails, and service. I'll definitely be making a pit stop here anytime I'm back at PDX. read more

The fabulous ScreenDoor has a branch at the Portland Airport ! How exciting ! And yet slightly disappointing -- the famous Fried Chicken and Waffle dish is morphed into Fried Chicken Strips and Waffle instead. It's STILL GOOD. But not quite as good as the original. read more

Screen Door - PDX - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

At Screen Door at PDX. Hands down the best chicken and waffles with breakfast gravy. I'm very picky about my chicken and waffles and been to many places. I give five stars plus. Rizzo is a Rockstar. read more

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Chef here. Fish. If you like catfish you will love their rendition. Perfectly cornmeal crispy, tender fish. An excellent house made Tatar sauce. Wonderful. Salad. Very good. I would prefer a little less Parmesan. Dressing had a nice kick to it. Lots of fresh romaine. Not sure why paprika was sprinkled atop. Nonetheless, still quite adequate. Cocktails were excellent. Loved that the electrical outlets are available as you sit. Some great tunes to listen to too! Service was great. Attentive and helpful. read more

Service was five stars! They just transitioned to digital menus and you could tell the team was less then pleased and so were the customers. It's a shame that this world has done everything digitally. The service is the reason I go to restaurants like this. Kelly did an outstanding job with the circumstances. Our drinks were never empty and she was kind and friendly despite our 4 hour delay. Next time I am here I will go back just for her. But for Kelly's sake I hope she is not because she has so much amazing service to be anywhere else. And to the manager reading this. Don't forget we are human. Please treat your team as such. read more

Had tried the Screen Door in downtown, so when I saw this version at the airport, I had to give it a try. Unfortunately, it's not the same as the restaurants in town, which I guess is to be expected given the smaller size and airport location. I had the chicken and waffles and they were just ok. I was hoping to get a similar fried chicken to the downtown restaurant, but it wasn't to be. The server was nice and efficient, though. read more

Screen Door - PDX - Chicken and Waffles - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Excellent Southern inspired cuisine. Loved the catfish, cole slaw with the lemon vinaigrette, pecan pie, and the star was the mac and cheese. Although it was an extremely busy time (Mother's Day), the servers were pleasant, and checked up on us often until our food arrived. read more

Tucked into the smaller Concourse B is the best restaurant in the airport (sorry Loyal Legion and Oven and Shaker)! I seek this space out since it's off the beaten path, relatively on the quieter side and they never complain if I sit here for an hour and work on my laptop. The wait staff are some of the friendliest in the airport and the food is 100% reliably on point. After trying different combos, my favorite is the ala cart chicken tenders and side of cheese grits. Southern happiness personified. The only thing that would make this better if they had fried okra! Thank you for providing my happy place at PDX! read more

Screen Door - PDX - Mini chicken and waffles and cheese grits - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Was here October 25th, 2024 Customer Service The staff seem friendly and helpful to the customers and to each other. Ambiance The floors have obviously not been cleaned. There are bits of food on the floor. This is probably because they seem a bit understaffed. Food I got the fried chicken and waffles. It came with 3 chicken strips and 4 mini waffles with a slice of orange. The waffles were nice and crisp with plenty of maple syrup. The chicken tender was mediocre. It was nicely seasoned but the meat was dry and the breading was lacking in crispiness. I'd rate it a 3/5 read more

Screen Door - PDX - Chicken and Waffes - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We've heard of this by friends and so we decided to give them a try when we walked in we were promptly greeted with a big warm welcome and seated the place was busy the sound of music and everyone with their conversations the place was lively with old school kitchen gadgets hanging on the wall it has a warm relaxing atmosphere I ordered the Cajun scramble there was plenty to choose from and that's in future visits because this place was cool our waitress very friendly and did her job very well constantly checking in and refreshing our coffee which by the way was tasty the scramble was very delicious fluffy creamy and plentiful I do recommend this awesome restaurant and know that you'll have just as a great time thank you for your time and have fun eating out. read more

Screen Door - PDX - A very tasty Cajun Scramble - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Would've given them 4 stars, but this wasn't about the food, it was about the customer service. If you're going to be in the service industry, you should make the patrons visit pleasant, especially if it's the customers first time visiting the PDX location. Our servers attitude was very bland, somewhat rude, passive aggressive, up & down, and more. I was excited to try the location after seeing the menu, as well as getting acclimated with the new PDX design, layout, and food options. It's hard to understand how they haven't corrected this, as this was on display not only with us, but with other tables. It would go from unresponsive, yet still servicing us, to walking off with an attitude when asked for things like bbq sauce, to not saying anything when I said "thank you" directly to her while exiting. I attempt to treat my servers with an overly gracious attitude, as I can only imagine what it's like serving a variety of people all through the day, but this didn't work with her. The food was good, the new location was dope, and the space is full of light and windows. I'll definitely be back for a second visit and hopefully the server will be a bit more pleasant and welcoming. My traveling mate went with the sweet potato waffles & chicken, I went with the classic breakfast and subbed the pork options for chicken strips. Hopefully they get it corrected. read more

Screen Door - PDX - Chicken & Sweet Potato Waffles - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Pleasantly surprised, I ordered the southern salad with fried tenders and it was delicious. The tenders are well seasoned and juicy. Hubby and sister both order the chicken fried sandwich with fries. They both really liked it. It's a huge sandwich easily shared. Neither finished there. I tried the fries and they were delicious, hot and crispy. read more

Hold up... why Gate B5 got food Shhhhmackin' like this? Gate B5 serving UP 'mind your business' sweet potatoes waffles--Chicken & waffles came through crispy + fluffy, sweet savory. Had them heat up my maple syrup like I like it - it was a flavor situation. Hit the spot again when I came back to PDX - Biscuits & gravy?? SMACK--rich, peppery, big energy. Real talk, it didn't even taste like airport eating --more like a real brunch spot that had planes outside.. Airport food usually hella mid... nah, this SMACK for real Tell the pilot I'm late--I'm negotiatin' with these biscuits & gra read more

Picture this Yelpies, You're hungry but you're in an airport and the last time you ate there nothing was able to tame your Hangry mood.... Well look no further you have now entered the Screen Door zone.... Yes this is the place to tame your beast with great service and a relaxing atmosphere (yeah I know airports are never ever relaxing) this is all you need before or after a flight to chill you out a bit and help you concentrate on taking over the business world one chicken tender at a time..... read more

Screen Door - PDX - Yeah I know a healthy salad with 2 fried tenders... top that - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I was super hungry while waiting at the airport. I walked by this location twice before deciding where I was going to eat. I was so glad I stopped here. The southern food is really good. I had the fried chicken sandwich with fries. On the sandwich there was pickles, coleslaw and two very large pieces of fried chicken, with a perfectly toasted bun. The fries were nothing special but that chicken sandwich made the meal. The staff here was very nice and gave you plenty of napkins because the food is messy. The sandwich was messy in the best way. read more

Still a great experience. On my way back home and stopped by to have scrambled eggs and bacon and a Mimosa. The staff was friendly as always and the atmosphere very nice. There was a woman who sat down close to me and she kept complimenting the food. Very delicious! read more

Screen Door - PDX - Blood Orange Mimosa. - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food is excellent! Tenders are done to perfection and go amazingly with sweet potato waffles. Cheddar grits were done very well! The only reason I couldn't give them a five star is the coffee was awful and tasted like the cheapest of cheap coffee. You know like the kind in hotel rooms...icky! read more

Screen Door - PDX - Chicken and Waffles with a side of cheddar grits! - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Okay let me start from the very beginning. I was in such a rush to get out the door I had forgotten to eat before heading to the airport. It wasn't until I was in my seat on my plane that I realized the last time I ate was during lunch. Flash forward 16 hours when I finally get off my plane that had no food and I stumble across this place. Right away I was sold- southern food at 5:30 AM? DOWN! I was seated right away and was ecstatic. I was going to get a MEAL at 5:30am. Usually the airports I have visited are grab and go for breakfast and only offering breakfast foods. I was helped immediately by Ayana and I ordered a Stella and fried catfish sandwich. I don't like slaw or tartar sauce so opted out of the plate. Unfortunately she said the catfish was out and recommended the fried chicken sandwich. This did NOT disappoint. The chicken sandwich, first off, comes with two giant pieces. I wasn't sure how someone was supposed to eat that so I took one off lol. That sandwich was crispy, delicious, not over seasoned. Like * chefs kisses*. I really enjoyed the teamwork and healthy environment that this place has. What I assume was the manager, was constantly running out food and talking to customers with an upbeat tone. My server Ayana was also nothing short of amazing. I don't think I could be anywhere near as chipper at 530am lol. I don't think I would even take that shift. But it was busy and people kept coming and all the workers were fast and friendly. I wasn't sure if they pooled tips or not so I overtipped iust in case. They definitely deserve it here! Ps sorry no pictures.'I was so hungry I just dug right in lol read more

I ordered the 2 piece Chicken and Waffles as a quick lunch before my flight. I read a lot of reviews and they mention their fried chicken so I got that. The fried chicken was a little spicy, but very flavorful and juicy. However, it felt a little heavy for me after a few bites. The waffles were tasty and a nice level of sweetness. Staff was friendly. read more

Screen Door - PDX - 2 piece fried chicken and waffles; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Located in the B gates, this location offers a limited menu compared to their off airport locations. However, the breakfast was tasty and service was friendly. Cheesy grits were creamy and not lumpy, the eggs were cooked over easy, the bacon was crisp, and served with sourdough toast. I also (on a different occasion) ordered the chicken strips to go at their takeout counter. They were pre-packaged so had low expectations, but silly me for doubting Screen Door. Moist and still crispy, a nice and tasty treat for a quick on the go meal read more

We enjoy flying out of terminal B , just to be able to visit Screen Door PDX. The service (while *always) short staffed is impeccable - thank you again, Linsay! You always go above and beyond. The food is good and usually served up in a timely manner. Once they find reliable staffing - there will be no stopping them from excelling any other spot at PDX. read more

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Burgers weren't probably what we should have had here but it's what we wanted for lunch on our way to SFO. They were good, far better than what we expected for the airport. What made the meal was the service. Charlene was just the epitome of wonderful service! No comparison to the SJC airport dining experience on our return flight, which was so sad. Charlene, thanks for putting us in good spirits for our flight out! read more