This destination will fill your stomach with poetry, sent from heaven…read more Would you like to experience what forgiveness and freedom tastes like? I did. Seriously, don't miss out man.

seriously delish eats but be prepared to feel stuffed and ready for a nap when you leave…read more over abundance seems to be the theme here, and it's good but can also become tiresome, so not an every-time kinda meal. the concept of the jojo's were great - next time i'd get cheddar instead of american, and maybe do different sauces, but they were good. The chicken sandwich was great - big and tender and flavorful, and I asked for extra pickles and they delivered with a whole little container. Atmosphere was nice - was surprised to see some people working on laptops during lunch. But staff was friendly and place was clean.

Took my gf here for bday brunch and we loved it. Came here around 11am on a Tuesday, so basically…read moreno wait. Parking can be difficult tho, I believe it's just all street/neighborhood. So if you come here on a busy weekend, grab an umbrella cus ur prob gonna be walking a bit to ur car. The restaurant has a great southern/ modern ambiance. The place is dimmed, and has a chilled vibe. She ordered the Chicken & Waffles (2 pieces) and it was $23. And I got the huevos rancheros ($18), and it was prob the best one I've had. The beef brisket was really tender, and the egg yolks were a dark orange color. My gf loved her waffles, and it's easily 2 meals. We definitely see why this place is hyped enough to open one at pdx.

A popular spot here in Portland. It's been a bucket lister in my books for years now, and I finally…read morehad the time to wait it out on the weekend. The food is extremely delicious for southern styled brunch! Their chicken is crisp and flavorful and their catfish is divine. Definitely a space that's a bit on the louder end since it tends to get busy no matter when you go (based on other reviews!). You can be casual or come in after a special event and still be welcomed. Make sure you're able to wait, since lines can get long!

My go to brunch place! I finally got to try their pork chops and it was amazing…read more Service is always welcoming, nice, and quick service. Small spot but very spacious between other tables. Must go for their chicken fried steak.

Even on an extremely busy Sunday, with a wait time of close to 30 minutes, breakfast here is…read moreabsolutely worth the wait. We tried the classic French toast, country fried steak, and chili verde, along with the malted hot chocolate and coffee. Loved everything we ordered, but the country fried steak with sausage gravy was easily one of the best I've had. We went in around 10:30 AM and came out around 11:30, only to see an even bigger crowd waiting outside. Keep in mind that the lunch menu is available only on weekdays. If you're looking for a classic, hearty breakfast, this is definitely the place to be.

In Portland, OR on business and I'm flying back east this evening so before I leave, I want a great…read moredinner. My co-worker mentioned wanting some "creole, southern cooking" so I did some more Yelp'ing of course, revealing yet another bookmark, Screen Door! Here's how it went. Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on Couch St. in the Pearl District is this gem. The outside isn't much to look at, it's straightforward and modern. The restaurant is set on the corner and is adorned with yellow touches with a decent-sized outdoor section. Once inside it feels like a nice old-school mansion set right out of the bayous of New Orleans. Lots of low yellow lighting, woods and bright tiles decorate the bar as well as the seating areas. It's one big open seating area with the bar off to the right. I loved the open concept. It was busy, but wasn't terribly loud. I also LOVED how this place loudly and proudly welcomed LGBTQ+ community with a rainbow of balloons as well as artwork! Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but we had no issues here whatsoever. Food: The drinks were strong, colorful and delightful. Being based on southern cooking I had to try the classing New Orleans Hurricane and Sazerac! The Hurricane was huge, delicious and of course, strong. The Sazerac was practically perfect. First up I checked out the Hush Puppies which are cornmeal fritters w/ pepper jelly. These were delicious, hot, fresh and the pepper jelly had an EXCELLENT spice to it! Next up were the Crispy Fried Oysters which are cooked then crusted with cornmeal, bacon, other seasonings and served with toast points. These were delicious and literally made me forget I was eating oysters. Next up I tried the fried chicken that came with buttermilk-battered, crispy fried boneless chicken breast & thigh w/ buttery mashed potatoes, tasso ham gravy and collard greens. Absolutely fantastic. Chicken was crispy, juicy, tender and well-seasoned. The mashed potatoes were also moist and left my mouth watering after each bite. Collard greens were fresh and everything I wanted them to be. I also got the chance to try the Chicken & Waffles which comes with 1, 2 or 3 pieces of chicken depending on how hungry you are, a sweet potato waffle and of course syrup while everything is dusted with powdered sugar. Fantastic. The savory and the sweet just balanced themselves so well. My co-worked also let me try his macaroni & cheese which was damn good. Baked so it had that layer of crispy cheese across the top and was so cheesy, so gooey underneath. Value: Macaroni & Cheese Side = $7.00 Don't Tell Me What to Do! (Drink) = $13.00 Original Sazerac (Drink) = $15.00 Baked Oysters = $12.00 Chicken & Waffles (3-Pieces) = $29.00 Fried Chicken Dinner = $27.00 It's not fine-dining pricing, but it's not cheap either. The food and the ambiance are absolutely worth the price point. The quality speaks for itself. In conclusion, I LOVED it here at Screen Door. It's worthy of its great rating, stellar reputation and pricing. I am excited to pay this place a visit again in the future when I make it back here.

We had heard so many great things about this place and it definitely lives up to the hype for…read morecomfort soul food & brunch! We made a reservation and didn't have to wait and the staff were also super friendly and helpful! The restaurant was cute and has outdoor indoor seating. We ordered the Cajun scramble and chicken & waffles. The Cajun scramble was a 10/10 and our favorite. The flavors were delicious and so bold and unexpected. It had a small kick but was really nice and worked really well with the dish. The potatoes were one of the best I've had and seasoned so well. The chicken & waffles were also super great but a little heavy! We really liked the sweet potato waffles as it brought a unique cozy flavor and paired well with the chicken. We were really surprised that the chicken breast was moist and fried really well. The batter wasn't heavy and 1 piece was more than enough for 2 people. Definitely come with hungry stomach ready to eat!! Portions are massive and priced reasonably for the amount of food!

Great drinks and pretty atmosphere EJ was so njce and made sure we were taken care of will…read moredefinitely be coming back !

Love this place!! The raviolis are always delish and their cocktails are on point. It's hidden…read moreaway but you need to find it!!

Few places I have been to that make you want to tell someone what they're missing. Leaky Roof is…read moreone of these spots. New Year's Eve dinner we strolled in with only a couple tables full. My gf had never been though we lived near for years. We got the onion rings to start and have never had rings like this. Their dipping sauce was super tasty. They were huge and almost a meal. The crunch on the was fantastic and the onions cut as you bit into them, not one pulled out. We split the chicken and waffles. Chicken just perfect and crunchy and the crunch is seasoned as well. One of those meals you shake ur head the whole time hoping the flavors won't stop. The portion was big and glad we split it. The waffle was crunchy and big. The cup of stew was very tasty as well.

Eeehh, okay the coffee was good…read more The chicken and waffles was......mid? The chicken was a tad dry. This is kinda nitpicky, but I also thought it was bit too much breading. Normally, I don't mind some more breading, but I also felt it was a tad too hard and salty. The texture of the waffle was also......hmmm, not terrible, but definitely not the sort of crispiness I want. More chewy than crispiness even when I first got it. My mom had special requests as usual, and this waitress was very nice as well, but the joint was not as accommodating as some others have been. They did have egg whites, but when she asked for more vegetables, the waitresses implied that the only vegetable they could provide was zucchini, and it could not be changed because......that's what the chef decided? After she got her entree (egg whites, cheese and zucchini?), my mom complained that her scramble was tiny, but got way too much toast. Looking at her plate, I feel like she had a point this time. I don't think this place is bad, but I've had a lot of good chicken and waffles in my time, and this falls slightly short imho.

I ordered the split pea and ham soup, it came with corn bread. The soup flavor was good but the…read morelarger square chunks of ham threw me off. The pieces were hard and chewy. If they cut the pieces up smaller it would have been better. The cornbread was a little soggy but the flavor was also good.

A Cozy Hidden Gem with Warm Hospitality…read more Walking into this little restaurant feels like stepping into a cozy, homey retreat--part hole-in-the-wall, part rustic cabin, the kind of place that should have a fireplace crackling in the corner. (Seriously, if they had one, I'd probably never leave.) We settled in with a bowl of soup, a sandwich, and the absolute kindest woman I think I've ever had prepare my food. She made the whole experience feel personal, like we were guests at her own table. Now, let's talk food! The gumbo had a rich, hearty flavor with a little kick--though, according to my Louisiana in-laws, it would technically be a stew. (But hey, delicious is delicious!) My special order pastrami sandwich was a winner--like a Reuben's cousin, but with its own personality. The shaved meat was perfectly tender, pairing beautifully with my soup. The rest of the family (a mix of kids and adults) went for a variety--salads, a shaved ham sandwich, and tater tot casserole. No complaints from anyone, which, if you've ever dined with kids, is practically a miracle. Everyone left full, happy, and with just enough leftovers for a bonus lunch the next day. Bottom line? Great food, warm atmosphere, and service that made us feel truly welcome. We'll be back!

We had a large group (14) and one server (Swan). She was excellent and attentive. And the food and…read morebeverages were all served promptly, were hot, accurate, and delicious. My one "complaint" was that I got the hot fudge sundae for dessert; it came with house-made vanilla ice cream. I expected something different in the taste and texture, but didn't get it. Had icy crystals in it. Frankly, a small thing in an otherwise enjoyable evening.

On August 8th 2026…read more Visiting Mother's Bistro is always a delight, and it's even better when you bring your friends along--it feels like coming home, knowing it's going to be wonderful. Our server, Jacob, was truly amazing, and to show our appreciation, you go above and beyond for us. *

We went to Cheryl's on a Friday afternoon after a full day of travel and it was exactly what we…read moreneeded. There was some street parking but we opted for the parking garage directly across the street. We had a party of 3 and there was no wait. The waitress brought us the beignets to start (which were light and amazing) and then got us our lattes and lemonade. My friend got the banana bread latte and really enjoyed it. I got a flavored lemonade and it was really refreshing. Our server never rushed us which was good because our third person was running a little late. Two of us got the Portuguese Fried Rice and it was really good. I wish I had done two eggs over easy because I really love a saucey meal and it was a little dry. If you're a hot sauce person get some and add that! The side of cheesy hashbrowns were delicious and perfect for a cool day - cozy and warm. Our friend got the chicken biscuits and gravy and ate every single bite. He said the chicken was moist and well seasoned. Finally, the lemon blueberry French toast was delicious. It was the perfect tangy and sweet balance. I would definitely order that as a whole meal if I wanted a sweeter breakfast option. If you're on the fence, give Cheryl's a try. It was amazing!

I went to Cheryl's with a group of 8 people for a Sunday brunch and made a reservation on their…read morewebsite in advance. When we got to the restaurant, we had to wait for about 10-15 minutes to get our table. The front of house staff was very friendly but it looked like they were super busy and we didn't really know how long we would have to wait for. We ordered a bunch of different food. I got the Portugese fried rice (pictured) and the chicken and biscuits with gravy. The portugese fried rice was highly recommended so I got it. It tastes good but it wasn't anything mind-blowing. I think I might've hyped it up too much in my head. The chicken and biscuits, on the other hand, were so so so delicious. The chicken was crunchy, biscuits were fluffy, and the gravy was so flavorful. They gave us compliments beignets that were fresh out of the fryer. They were so light and eggy. So good!

On my 1st day back in downtown Portland, of course I skipped all the other treats so I could make…read moreGrits and Gravy to start my day. Overall, another great experience. However, now that I've been a few times, I notice little details like "why do the hostesses continue to seat people right next to each other?". There are plenty of other open tables that people could be seated at, but it really eliminated our ability to have a connecting conversation, as it felt like we were a party of 6 with us 2 in the middle!!! And 2 of the people clearly had some personal "issues" going on and were very disruptive. The space is small, but the visual displays of all the artwork make it a talking point conversation. The main artist was on hand & we found ourselves with the opportunity to talk with him while we waited on our food (which took a lot longer than expected). Funny, we ordered 1st & ours came out 10 mins later after everyone else. I decided to go with the Chicken and Waffles, and we also had the shrimp and grits. The food hit on all cylinders, and the only thing that was needed next was to make a move for a cocktail and a little walking in downtown to change it up. Will definitely return, but I will be more direct and vocal about seating that's for sure.

Always love trying new dishes, and this time it was grits!…read more In town for work, I tried the grits with shrimp. I thought it was delicious, but next time I'll need to get the fried catfish! A very hearty portion, and definitely will quench the craving of southern food.