Screen Door - PDX

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This was a really nice meal option in the Portland airport! It's a bit hidden in one of the older concourses...I think B. But the southern fair was delicious. Service was a smidge slow but we had plenty of time and no worries there. I advise stopping in if you've got some time to stop for a meal read more

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Andreas G.

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Went here to get a quick bite before our flight. Ordered some drinks and the fried oysters. The oysters were good, together with the sauce tartar. Problem at this location was the service. Our waitress wasn't outright rude, but wasn't friendly either, a bit moody. I believe we're always polite when we eat somewhere, doesn't matter if it's at a fancy restaurant or at the airport, so we expect the same in return. read more

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Karl A.

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For an airport restaurant, Screen Door is a solid choice. There was no one at the host stand, so it was a little confusing that there was open seating. Once I picked a table, my server Katelynn was super quick to come and take my order. She did a great job making sure I was taken care of. The food was out pretty quickly. The burger was a typical frozen patty, but it was a little overcooked for my taste, but it was seasoned well. The bun was nice and fresh. The fries were cooked well, and there was plenty of food to fill even the hungriest traveler! Good food, great service! read more

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The mini chicken and waffles are so tasty!! The fried chicken was surprisingly tasty. There was a hint of pepper flavor, but it was so good. The chicken was nice and moist. The waffles were also good. I was pleasantly surprised as the waffles were a type of sweet potato. I didn't need the syrup as the chicken and waffles tasted great on their own. I also ordered a gin cocktail. It was not strong at all, a waste of money in my opinion. I would definitely order the chicken and waffles again if I was hungry at the airport. read more

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Malea V.

4 months ago

Chicken was raw inside. Disappointed as we were looking forward to trying this restaurant at PDX. We tried to show our waitress a young gothic looking blonde girl and she didn't apologize or even seem to care, just asked if I wanted to wait for another one. Hard pass as we had already waited nearly an hour. read more

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Grace W.

7 months ago

Food was 10/10 but the overall experience was cut short when the bartender had to go on a 30 minute break, and had no one to cover for her. I personally had to tell atleast 7 people that the bartender was on a break, while they were waiting for service, and they eventually left. A sign should be posted stating this! If there were a trained manager on staff or a server who could cover for her, that would make sense. I manage a bar so I totally support breaks, but I watched so many people sit for a few minutes and then leave when they weren't helped. If this place is staffed, I couldn't recommend it more! read more

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The food was fine, $16 for chicken straps & fries, good flavor. They charged $1 extra each for ranch & BBQ sauce, that's ridiculous (I had them take it back), but other than that, it was cool. read more

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Four stars in the airport restaurant genre. Screen Door's original popular brunch restaurant resides in SE Portland, but it's a treat to eat at its PDX installment. There's plenty of seating and waitstaff is quick and so is the food. Given that I'm going on vacation, I choose the healthiest item on the menu, which is a bowl with lots of flavor, texture and colors. It's tangy, with a sweet, slightly spicy lemon vinaigrette that gives it interesting flavor. But if you want any of Screen Door's go-to fried chicken or waffle items, they've got those too. read more

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We love everything here! Doesn't feel like an airport spot bc it feels like you're in a little restaurant and definitely not the airport haha the quality is amazing and the food is great!! read more

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had to look for it but i had enough time before my flight. best food option imo at pdx. the food was as good as i remember from their main locations in town. For airport eats its one of the best. the chicken as expected was flavorful and juicy. service here was good and attentive. will be back the next time im in pdx. read more

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Screen Door - PDX - At the B concourse but worth it if you have the time - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Screen Door - PDX - 2 piece chicken waffles breakfast - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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If you don't want to wait in a long line like their SE location- just buy a plane ticket and fly out of the B-concourse and enjoy a nice selection of their best breakfast and lunch items. I was happy they were open before 6am so i could get a bite before my flight. Sitting at the bar, service was friendly and seating area was bright and clean. Screen Door is always a treat, Especially when your flying somewhere out of Portland. read more

Screen Door - PDX - Chicken & Waffles. Sweet Potato mini Waffles with (2) Tenders. - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Dana S.

5 months ago

SLOW service. The young man that is the host is ultra annoying. Thinks he's hot stuff. Tired of him dancing and singing and being generally disruptive. read more

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Lisa S.

1 year ago

Excellent service. I had the breakfast sandwich and don't recommend it. The sausage patty was dry.

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Jason V.

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This airport location is a pale shadow of its namesakes (either one), in terms of the number of items available on the menu at any given time, but thankfully, what they do offer is competently prepared, for prices that aren't as sky high as they could be. It's a nice place to grab a quick Bloody Mary to calm the nerves before settling in on an early morning flight. Service is prompt and friendly, the former of these being the most important for any traveler. read more

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Darren O.

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So they have a limited menu company to the other locations. Totally understandable. I got a breakfast sandwich on the way to Honolulu. OMG! Literally the best breakfast sandwich I have ever eaten in my life. Off the charts good! I loved the Screen Door already- but getting this quality of food at the airport is a game changer. So good! read more

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Raeann P.

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Swung through the Screen Door PDX location for a morning preflight breakfast. I wasn't hungry enough for one of the standard menu items, so I selected my breakfast from the Favorites menu. I ordered 2 eggs scrambled, 1 pork sausage patty, and 2 pieces of Grand Central Como toast - all of that came out to be $11.50, which I felt was quite reasonable comparatively! Delicious too The B Course at Portland is looking really good these days with their recent remodel, and Screen Door PDX is a lovely vibe to add to that. The balcony is nice, and it feels calming. On top of that, great service! An overall very solid experience - thank you! read more

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Sarah C.

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I stopped by Screen Door's airport outpost on my way home to see family for the holidays. I think it is so cool that the Portland airport invites local businesses to have restaurants in the terminal, as opposed to only chains. And also neat that they're not allowed to charge exorbitantly more than they do outside! Anyone visiting Portland has probably heard of Screen Door as a great place to eat. They have probably also heard that they usually have lines around the block. This is a great option to get a sample of what they have to offer without those lines, though it does not quite give the full experience. Staff was friendly (made a joke about me having a good family since I wasn't drinking on my way home to see them). I just got side dishes, so I can't comment on whether the chicken and waffles is the same. But it's a great place to eat and hang out while waiting for your flight! read more

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Trish B.

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Never expected a burger this good at an airport. More fries than I can eat, too! We had woohoo hot Creole Bloody Mary beforehand. They have fried catfish, y'all! read more

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Grabbed a quick bite while waiting for my flight. Ordered the crispy fried oysters. I was hoping to taste the oysters but the batter was so very salty it made it hard to enjoy. Not a place I'll go back to. The service was great though. read more

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Tim E.

1 year ago

Food is mediocre at best and they can't seem to hire any good staff at all and run the restaurant anywhere near capacity

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Adrik C.

6 months ago

The service here was downright abysmal. The staff here is in serious need of an attitude adjustment or straight up replacement. Never have I been treated so poorly for making the mistake of ordering bland food. If you see this place avoid it like the plague. read more

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Rudy D.

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Asked the bartender if she could make a good old fashioned but I kind of came off rude. She told me to decide, so I took the chance. My daughter and I got one as well with Woodford. It came out good. I enjoyed the drink and conversation with the bartender. read more

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Belen L.

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4.5 stars !!! SUPER long and cramped waiting period so i suggest calling ahead to get a reservation but the food was definitely worth the wait ! They were also super nice ! read more

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Drew B.

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2 stars because we eventually got a drink. Took 15 minutes of other customers letting us know the "trick" to getting his attention. Bartender not moving at a pace one would expect when he has 20 plus customers begging for attention. It's an airport bar I get it. But most airport service staff generally like tips I think. Management should know daily receipts could be double with proper staff and staffing. read more

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Nate L.

8 months ago

Subject: "don't let the Screen Door hit you on the way out" After a 5-hour flight into Portland, we dropped by Screen Door for a quick dinner before our connector flight. Twenty minutes before 9pm, they told us they were closing soon and would serve carry-out. Then they started telling me everything that wasn't available. I asked what was available and it boiled down to chicken strips. $25 for three chicken strips, tasteless cole slaw, and fries (the fries were delicious). Since the bar still had a number of customers, we walked our carryout to an open table. We ate quickly since the staff were clawing at the gates to get out of there at closing. As we ate our three chicken strips, they stacked chairs on tables all around us. I'm sure there's someone that will say, "oh come on, first world problems, dude." But I've lived in the third world and consistently had better service and better treatment. Courtesy to the customer has nothing to do with how rich a country you live in - it has to do with being hospitable. read more

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Meagan W.

7 months ago

You can't order to go off the main menu apparently, seems like a stupid business model to me especially when I'm literally just trying to get a waffle to go. Like I can order biscuits and gravy to go, but not a waffle?? Also we we're literally just trying to get some food at 9 am, which is well within their service hours, and they were mad at us because they were trying to close the tills early? Like not just to switch shifts, they put a closed sign out and everything. I get it if someone needs a break and their short staffed or something, but you still need to have someone operating the till during service hours like be serious. Seems to me like an underdeveloped store front, that needs better management and more staff. For overpriced airport food you definitely can get better service somewhere else. read more

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Janice H.

1 year ago

Absolutely great burger and fries. I know, I know, I could have tried some of the Cajun food, but I was in the mood for a burger and it was SUPER GOOD! Fries hot right out of the fryer. Perfect before we boarded our next flight. read more

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Carly L.

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2 years ago

Great place to kill some time before your flight. All 3 bartenders checked in regularly and they had a fun selection of beers.

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Joe F.

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3 years ago

For an airport restaurant, this was great. The chicken sandwich was great and the service was fantastic. Wasn't crowded and noisy like most airport restaurants. Go a little early for your flight next time and try it. read more

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Jessy D.

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2 years ago

Best breakfast Iv had, in my 10 years living in the pnw. It was busy (we went on the weekend) but we only waited maybe 20 minutes. The food came out super hot, didn't feel like it sat on counter for any amount of time. The customer service was great! We got the apple rhubarb pancakes, breakfast potatoes, chicken fried steak. read more

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Denise M.

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I finally got to dine here. Food was great, split the chicken & waffles with the hubby just no small straws Drinks & service was amazing! read more

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Kate M.

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This is an excellent restaurant! There have delicious entrees like the chicken waffles. We had a very nice server and the ambiance was on point. We felt like we were in the south! Thanks, Screen Door- airport location!! read more

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Joelle D.

1 year ago

We deliberately did a three hour layover at PDX to see the incredible renovations, and to eat at Screen Door. We used to visit their location in town when we lived in PDX, but it had been six long years since we'd had the chance. We had chicken and waffles, all sauces on the side. The chicken was perfectly cooked, crispy without being greasy. The sweet potato waffles were a revelation, I wish I could have them every weekend. Iced tea was fresh brewed. We talked about ordering another plate to go for our long flight to ATL, but decided it wouldn't be fair to the other passengers. We had a LOT of fried chicken in ATL, including the famous Mary Mac's Tea House, and Screen Door topped them all. Service was fantastic too. Definitely best layover EVER. read more

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Somy K.

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Delicious brunch, convenient spot at the airport, and the service was quick! The spot is clean with plenty of seating. Got a breakfast in with plenty of time before my flight. read more

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coffee, quiet area, Got the breakfast sandwich. They sub for vegan patty, It was not shabby at all. Esp for airport food, I like this place. My favorite was their waffle choice. read more

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Clark G.

9 months ago

Waited 35 minutes for a breakfast sando. I was the only person waiting. I have no idea what was happening back there but the whole operation seems really dysfunctional. read more

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Jeannine B.

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Ok I don't usually like airport restaurants. They're usually not as good as their original brick and mortars, BUT! I will give Screen Door an exception because their food was delicious!!! The airport location isn't very big but they have bar seating and dining seating options. I sat in their dining area. They have plenty of 2 top and 4 top tables as well as some high top seating. The hostess and servers were all so very nice! There were 2 servers working when I dined in and although one of the servers was not my server, he still went out of his way to ask if I was doing ok and if I needed anything. My server was super sweet and helpful when I came to choosing what to order. What can I say? I'm indecisive sometimes! I ordered the mini chicken and waffles first because I did not feel too hungry at first. Chicken tenders were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The 2 mini waffles were so adorable and nice and fluffy! I added some hot sauce to my chicken because that's how I like it. But the overall dish was drool worthy. Afterwards, I ordered the fried oysters because I saw other reviews mentioned them and so many people dining in were also ordering them! I was definitely not disappointed! I've never had fried oysters so I cannot compare them to anything, but they were divine. Screen Door takes airport dining to a whole new level! read more

Screen Door - PDX - Mini chicken and waffles. There's a second waffle hiding under the huge chicken tender. - Southern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Brett R.

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The service was poor. 1 drink in 45 minutes? Most airport restaurants act with an urgency. Not this one. It was a decent pour, though.

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7000 NE Airport Way
Terminal B
Portland International Airport Terminal
Portland, OR 97214
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https://www.flypdx.com

Hours

What time does Screen Door - PDX open?

Screen Door - PDX opens at 5:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Screen Door - PDX opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Screen Door - PDX close?

Screen Door - PDX closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Screen Door - PDX closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 5:00 AM - 9:00 PMSat-Sun 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Screen Door - PDX serve alcohol?

Yes, Screen Door - PDX serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Screen Door - PDX allow dogs?

Yes, Screen Door - PDX allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Screen Door - PDX have outdoor seating?

No, Screen Door - PDX does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Screen Door - PDX have parking?

Yes, Screen Door - PDX has parking options. Garage Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Screen Door - PDX have free WiFi?

Yes, Screen Door - PDX has free WiFi.

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Screen Door Pearl District

My daughter took me to "Screen Door Pearl District" for brunch. On Sunday 7/12/26 my 60th…read morebirthday. I must admit, I wasn't happy at first. We had to wait almost 40 minutes for seats. Once seated, the service was excellent and the food.... Now I know why it was so busy and we had to wait. All I will say is...I will be back!

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Screen Door Eastside

I. Love. Breakfast. And when I saw some videos of SCREEN DOOR, to say my mouth was watering would…read morebe an understatement. So i hopped in my car and drove 15 hours from LA to SCREEN DOOR. As i approached the building, I noticed that it was full of people. I fell into the street. I was in and out of consciousness. My heart was racing at the thought that I drove 15 hours and could not get a seat at SCREEN DOOR. As I walked into the building a humble man greeted me. He told me that they would clean off a table for me. WOO HOO. I bursted out crying at the thought that I finally got my seat. As I sat down a soft chair graced my bottom. Beautiful. I looked around and the scenery was beautiful. As I looked at the menu, my eyes sharply turned to the chicken and waffles. Deliciously perfect choice. I ordered my food and got a coffee. My chicken and waffles arrived and I took a bite. I started floating. My soul left my body. I looked down at my body as I floating away, I was enjoying every bite. I reached the heavens. A loud voice said "Its not your time yet. Return and enjoy the rest of your meal." I ascend back to the chair and every chicken and every waffle was gone. The servers were SO kind. I got my check and shead a tear, knowing that was the best meal of my life. Over all from kind servers to and delicious food, SCREEN DOOR was an awesome experience. SCREEN DOOR deserves a 5 star, however I am going to give it a 5 star. I loved every moment. Thank for read my review. Love you.

Shoutout and endless love to Mike. My best friend and I came to pick up a DoorDash order before…read morethey closed to realize we ordered it to their other location. Mike saved our day, he called the other location to let them know we couldn't make it, and had their kitchen make us a meal. This was beyond kind especially since it was right at closing. If I could give this place 100 stars for service, I would. Living in the South, I was curious to see how their food would be. It was delicious. The chicken and waffles were so good. I also loved my Sonnen Farm beets & baby spinach salad. The space is super cozy and homey. I highly recommend eating here for good food and great service.

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Grits N' Gravy

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.

If you are craving a hearty, comforting breakfast Grits n Gravy is the perfect spot. I would…read moreanticipate a potential wait on weekends, as I went on a Sunday morning at 9:30am and got the last two person table available. The ambiance is welcoming and fun. The walls are full of bright, colorful artwork that is for sale and made by the resident artist. The uptown shrimp & grits are a must order. They were decadent, rich in flavor, and cheesy. The country boy breakfast was also a delicious option. I enjoyed the creamy and well seasoned gravy that comes on top of it.

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Miss Delta Restaurant and Bar

Finally! I found a place where I loved all the items I ordered - ribs, mashed potatoes and…read morecoleslaw. The sauce is slightly sweet, not too smoky. The coleslaw - just the right amount of vinegar. Flavorful gravy - not too salty. I have found my place after searching since Russell Street BBQ closed. Will return!!

My cousin and I saw the post via IG and we decided to go ahead there to get our lunch. We ate too…read morefast and couldn't finish our lunch lol. Shrimp and Grits: 10/10 -- it's perfect for two people to share, highly recommended because I was not able to finish it. Hushpuppies: 9/10 -- it would be nice if they're nicely fried, it's perfect for two people to split 6 into 3. Fried Pickles: 10/10 -- These were perfectly crispy but definitely for sharing. Fried Catfish Plate with Mashers and Mac and Cheese as sides: 10/10 -- I do wish the portion of catfish was a little bigger, the mac and mash were delicious. You would enjoy your meal, you won't regret it. :)

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I'm in heaven. My 11 year old and I shared a combo plate with catfish and ribs, she wanted fries…read morefor a side and I got collard greens. The ribs were to die for, the catfish perf crispy and flaky, the fries were lightly seasoned, and the collards were spicy and delicious! Perfection!

Closed when they're supposed to be open 12pm.... It's 2:30... this is the 3rd time I've come here…read moreand the place was closed. Wasted my gas driving here... never again

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Dirty Lettuce

We stopped at Dirty Lettuce on Friday before picking up my daughter from the airport. I thought it…read morewas going to be good. Reader, I was unprepared. This wasn't "good for vegan food." This was where has this been all my life? good. We ordered enough food to feed a small family reunion: fried chicken, popcorn chicken, collard greens, mac & cheese, cornbread, mashed potatoes and gravy... and every single thing was ridiculously delicious. I kept looking at the food like, "Wait... are we sure this is vegan??" I've been vegan for years and this is hands-down the best soul food I've had since going vegan--which honestly makes it some of the best soul food I've had in years. So good, in fact, that we're already going back TODAY on our way to take my daughter back to the airport. Apparently airport runs are just our excuse to eat here now. 10/10. Absolutely worth the 2-hour drive from the coast. Dirty Lettuce didn't just meet expectations--it seasoned them, fried them, and served them with cornbread. PS - clean restroom and cute place!

We had lunch here yesterday! We were greeted nicely, and got our order put in. Now if you are…read morelooking for fast food , well you'll be disappointed. The service is great , however it takes a minute or two to cook up such delicious meals. So find a table and enjoy the atmosphere and smells. Ssssooooo goood!!!!!!!!! The ribs and fried pickles were a crowd favorite in our group! Come early and enjoy the most amazing vegan food around. Their soul food is absolutely without a doubt one of the best places in the city! Peace be with you all Sherri

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Pine State Biscuits

OOO MAN! those biscuits were so light and fluffy and warm, and with the whipped butter…read more.. my boyfriend and i went there; i got the diner plate, with eggs (over medium), fried chicken, collard greens, and a delicious biscuit. he got the reggie, a classic biscuit sandwich with this rich gravy, fried chicken, and egg. everything was so flavorful and savory. the collard greens especially surprised me as they were just drenched in flavor. atmosphere was hip, and the open air set up made it super breezy and light. the music was on point. servers were so helpful and friendly! certainly check it out if you're in the area and in need of a flaky, warm, fluffy biscuit!

Pro-tip: They use the cash app so you can get some cash back from dining here…read more Highlights: Definitely get the shiitake mushroom gravy - it's the right amount of savory and creamy. I also thought the fried chicken was fried really well, but still super juicy and tender on the inside. Service is quick and very friendly. Lowlights: I wish they had different portion sizes because one biscuit sandwich is honestly pretty heavy and filling for me.

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Podnah's Pit Barbecue

We have been looking forward to eating Podnah's BBQ, most of my foodie friends love this place. As…read moreyou walk up they have a very large outdoor seating area for at least 80 people, the main entrance has Podnah's name posted within a rustic building. The building is a very casual place, as you walk in the friendly staff greet you and ask you to take a seat wherever you like. We decided to sit in the backside of the building it is a very peaceful section by the kitchen, you can smell the amazing smokey scent of the bbq from there. The walls are covered black and white cowboy pictures. As someone mention in their review, parking is a little challenging but we found parking in the neighborhood within 5 min. The Menu is simple and to the point, one page is drinks the other page is the BBQ, We shared the Pit Boss Platter, you will find that it feeds 2-3, you get a 1/4 pound of brisket and pulled pork, 2 pork ribs, 1 link (very good size) cornbread and your choice of 2 sides, we choose the collard greens and the the green chile mac and cheese. Everything was amazing. It was plenty for the two of us that shared it, we actually took some of it home, I also tied in the pickles, the are served with pickled onions and jalapeños (yummy). The BBQ flavor was amazing, nice and smoky , great smoke rings, they table drop in three different sauces, a vinegar oil, a surprisingly tasty mustard sauce and their house bbq sauce, they are all great tasting. My son ordered the 2 meat plate, he loved the Brisket and Ribs, he also tried the Pinto beans with Brisket, they were very tasty. Overall Podnah's lived up to the hype. If you are in the area its worth a try.

So the food is good, but the main issue we all took an issue with is the automatic tip. We ordered…read morecarryout, and it's a mandatory large percentage, regardless. We ended up cutting things out of our order to compensate for that. Honestly, I'm totally fine with restaurants making the food pricier to make up for costs, but adding a huge mandatory tip is a iffy. There are plenty of really good bbq places in the area that will give you comparable food without that. Neither myself or anyone in my party will be going back while this is still present, sadly.

Close up before I added the sauce.

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Back side seating near rear entrance

Pine State Biscuits

Pine State Biscuits hype is legit! The plane landed in…read morePortland and straight to get breakfast, we went. Seeing them make the biscuits in front of you was super cool. The Reggie Deluxe is a MUST get with their signature fried chicken, then bacon, tillamook cheddar, gravy and the deluxe includes a well-worth-it egg. The Chatfield with again their dried chicken, bacon and cheese topped with apple butter is another fun one. No matter what you get, a chicken biscuit should be part of the order. I'm so glad I got to try this Portland staple! I will absolutely be back when I'm in town again.

One of our favorite places to eat for breakfast!…read moreThe biscuits are delicious and perfect with chicken and gravy. Pancake was yummy too! Good drinks, service and ambiance. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Definitely try when in Portland!

Reggie Deluxe* and Biscuit with House Made Sausage Gravy

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Basilisk

Basilisk is a STAPLE of this NE Sandy neighborhood, located inside what is locally known as "the…read moreZipper" building, home to several food vendors and the bar Paydirt. I have visited this spot many times over the years and the Basilisk food quality and service remains consistently good over nearly a decade of patronage. The patio at the zipper is perfect for a spring lunch date with your bestie. I order my chicken sando first and then grab a drink at Paydirt while I wait! Service is always great at Basilisk and the fried chicken is the kind you think about days later.

Basilisk is another of those Portland restaurants I regularly visited on work trips to the city in…read morethe 2010s. It's been around 7 or 8 years since my last visit but I remember the fried chicken sandwiches coming with two thick, juicy, fried boneless thighs. I found it difficult to eat more than half a sandwich given the size and excess meat. Usually I would end up pulling one thigh out and saving it for later! I decided to visit again on a recent weekend trip to Portland, arriving for an early dinner at around 4:30 PM. It was surprisingly busy, with at least a quarter of the seats taken in the shared seating pool even though it was so early in the day. Luckily there wasn't a line to order and the food came out within 15 minutes. Fried Chicken Sandwich ($13) - Just as how I remembered, this sandwich is still huge with two breaded and fried thighs on a bed of lightly dressed, crunchy cole slaw. It's really tall and doesn't compress well due to the abundant crunchy elements throughout. There's the bun that's heavily toasted until extremely, almost aggressively, crisp and almost dark golden brown, absolutely doused in butter a la Texas toast. There are house pickles on the bottom bun, very quickly pickled such that it develops no acidity, but changes to that crunchy yet soggy pickle texture. The two chicken thighs are expertly breaded until full of crags and valleys, seasoned well, and fried until crisp. The crispy quality is of a lighter variety rather than a hard crunch, very delicate as compared to a typical flour based fried chicken dredge. The chicken is different from what I remembered. Instead of being juicy full thighs, almost an inch thick at the meatiest, these patties are thin, sad, like a single thigh butterflied and cut into fourths width-wise. The breading is far thicker than the chicken itself - in fact the chicken almost is an afterthought here, completely getting lost in all the breading and everything else in the sandwich. Seriously, look at some of the photos from other Yelpers taken in 2016 and 2017 and compare to my cross section photo. It's a huge difference. I bet it's a cost cutting measure and it certainly isn't an appreciated change. Maybe it's just a sign of the times - while the 2010s air waves thumped with 'All About That Bass," the thick thighs have now unfortunately been 2020s Ozempic zapped. The major downside of the sandwich is surprisingly the bun. It's by far the most dominant component of the sandwich. It's the crunchiest element and the butter flavor completely overwhelms the taste buds. This is why fried chicken sandwiches are usually served on soft and pillowy buns, or at least buns that are only lightly toasted, so the bread can focus on and cradle the crunch element rather than supersede it. This is the first time that I can recall a sandwich where the bun is the dominant entity. (3/5) Dandan Fries ($10) - These fries are deceptively filling. They're really snackable and give a distinct moreish quality. It's like a snack where I absentmindedly keep reaching in the bag for more and suddenly it's completely empty. The fries combine a somewhat lightly fried potato, a delicate crisp on the outside and an extremely fluffy almost fall-apart tender inside, with a nutty, spicy, and mouth tingly mala sauce. The sauce is thick, rich, filled with fatty goodness. It's actually a really good glue, adhering the crushed peanuts on the fries so well, nothing falls off while lifting the fries out of the bowl. I especially love the mini cornichons mixed into the fries. They add just a bit of sweetness and acidity that balances so well with the fatty dandan inspired sauce. Without them, I think the dish would feel far too rich. With them, the fries go down the gullet at a quick rate. (5/5) I can't help but feel a little disappointed at Basilisk. It's another one of those places that seems to have decided to sacrifice quality in order to keep prices relatively low. While I enjoyed the Dandan Fries, I'm not sure that's enough of a draw to get me to revisit. Bathrooms - Four unisex rooms shared with the other establishments in the building. Requires code to enter.

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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District

Love it, great service and ambience Really good food ,…read morepanang nea and blue rice, shrimp appetizer.

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Food was very tasty and the atmosphere was very…read moreauthentic

Tom Kha (Large) and pumpkin fries

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Khao Soi Neua

Ken's Artisan Pizza

We came on weekday evening around 6pm w/o reservation, the wait time given was 45 mins but ended up…read morebeing 50 mins. We used that time to walk around the block and discovered 50 licks (yummy icecream place with unique flavors) at a nearby beer garden. We sat at the bar. The servers were friendly and service was fast. The ambiance inside was lively - you can see fresh pizzas being assembled in the kitchen. We ordered the Arriabiata pizza and it was absolutely delicious! The crust is thin, loaded with fresh toppings, and not too greasy. Each pizza comes with a side of flaky salt and red pepper flakes to dip each slice as desired. I'm not a big pizza person, meaning, I don't crave it. But, I wouldn't mind coming back here often to try all of their pizza flavors. Would recommend!

I checked Yelp to see who makes the best pizza in Portland, and Ken's popped up in the number one…read morespot. I can confirm that Yelp, locals, and visitors are right. The pizza is phenomenal. It's wood-fired, Neapolitan-American in style, thin, and beautifully blistered around the edges. The toppings go beyond the usual suspects, and I love that they offer seasonal goodies. The whole place was loud, and so alive with happy people stuffing their faces. The only downside is that they don't take reservations, so waits can stretch to an hour. We got lucky and scored two seats at the bar and only waited about 15 minutes on a very busy Saturday evening. There's free street parking all around, but keep in mind the neighborhood is popular and busy. You might circle a bit before snagging a spot. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

Calamari in red sauce on toast

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Manhattan & Italian Mule

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This is a familiar type of place for Portland - not inexpensive, but great food. It's small,…read moreshareable plates. A friend brought me here and we split 8 plates and each had a dessert. One drink and the "Employee Health" charge of an additional 5% made the bill $163.80 before tip. Okay, so that's the not inexpensive part. As for the food, there were several great dishes. I was not wild about the salad we got, The Crunchmaster Crisp, the my friend said a different one she had previously was really good. We got the Crusty Avocado - seeds coat the outside and inside the avocado is filled with Ahi tuna. That was a good dish. We also had Garden Peas which were pretty good. The trout was excellent, the Fried Chicken was unique, and quite good. We got a couple of the skewers (they're small!), the pork belly and the steak and both were great. I could have ordered several and made a meal out of those! The Milk Chocolate dessert was good, but I wasn't a big fan of the "baby popcorn". The Whip-a-licious was well liked by my friend. It was better than I thought it would be because I'm not a big passion fruit fan. Our service was excellent. All together, I definitely recommend for the food, atmosphere, and service. Just be prepared for an expensive night out!

I really wanted to enjoy this restaurant. Unfortunately, our waiter seemed a little under the…read moreweather and got two of our orders wrong. There were also times where it felt like we were waiting forever for the next dish to come out. That said, the food was impeccable. Just keep in mind it's definitely true tapas style, so the portions are on the smaller side. My parents were visiting, and I wanted to take them somewhere with a fun Portland vibe. Even my mom commented that it seemed like something was off with our waiter. It was a bit disappointing because the food was so good, but the service took away from the overall experience.

A bathroom for the Gods and Goddesses and disco queens! Visited it twice because the playlist in there is as good as the food!

Blackened Albacore over Tom Kha sauce with grilled apple bits, crispy potato nests & shimeji mushrooms

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Scallops

Dolly Olive

We chose Dolly Olive for our anniversary dinner. We decided to splurge on the Chef's Tasting Menu,…read morevegetarian version. It was a LOT of wonderful food. We walked away stuffed! So it was a good value for a special occasion. I'll walk you through what we ate: First came their signature green olives with a little bowl for the pits. They had some little pickled red onions in with them. Soooo good! Then focaccia. It was a big hunk that we tore pieces off of and dipped in garlic olive oil. Those were standard with every meal. Now came the fun. The thing I love about tasting menus is you never know what's coming next! It's so much fun to be surprised! They started us off with a seasonal burrata with local strawberries, hazelnuts, fresh basil and a strawberry gastrique. Swoon-worthy! Next we were served the house version of Caesar salad. It came with a wedge of lemon to squeeze over the top. Yum! Next was the thinnest roasted asparagus I've ever eaten. I don't normally like asparagus but I really enjoyed this. It rested on a bed of some sort of puree (I forgot what they said it was). Next was corn ravioli. Sadly it was the only pasta included in this meal. I had been hoping to have another pasta dish or two. The ravioli was special though and not your normal filling, so that was nice. Then came roasted cauliflower on a bed of green goddess sauce. Tasty but I was feeling very healthy by then with all the veggies! (Couldn't they have replaced that with pasta? Sorry, I'm whining here). Our last savory dish was eggplant parm. It came with more focaccia. Again, I'd have loved pasta instead. Isn't that what one goes to an Italian restaurant for? Finally there were delicious, short, buttery Italian wedding cookies. But then our waiter surprised us with cannoli, for our anniversary! It sat atop Maryhill peach compote. Excellent! The service was impeccable. Our waiter was knowledgeable, personable and very attentive. We were also served by some other staff who did a great job as well. Good thing we've been married 42 years. If this was a first date where you want to get to know each other, it would be hard because it's pretty loud and the tables are crammed closely together. They really need a bigger space. We are looking forward to bringing friends and family here in the future.

We had an absolutely fabulous meal at this cozy Italian bistro-what a gem. The carefully…read moreconstructed menu offers lots of inventive twists on traditional Italian cuisine like the amazingly delicious fresh burrata with fresh seasonal berries and a strawberry coulis! Superb! I also loved the fresh baked focaccia with its fluffy texture and crackling crust and stuffed with savory rosemary and soft roasted garlic (so good I ended up getting a second order of it). The short rib arancini were crispy with a nice sauce and are ordered by the each. I forgot to mention that the menu is designed for sharing so plan on 2-3 dishes per person. The spicy pork pasta had fun thin ribbons of noodles with a curly edge (like skinny lasagne noodles) and wasn't too spicy. My wife really like the seasonal sweet corn ravioli with its beautiful lite preparation. All this food was more than enough and very reasonably priced. The wine list is small but assembled with a careful eye and the by the glass options were of high quality. Service was friendly and the meal moved along at a relaxed pace. Water glasses were filled and team service ensured prompt delivery of food and clearing of dishes. The dining room is small with a wonderful hand-painted tile floor. Definitely recommended but be sure to make a reservation. They were full by 7 on a Thursday when we visited.

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Limoncello Spritz

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine

service was super helpful in giving recommendations for various dishes. the star of the show was…read morethe wagu beef rolls with the delicious sauce. the meat on the short rib braised beef was falling off the bone and so flavorful!

I would recommend this place. Service was wonderful. The atmosphere was very welcoming and…read morecolorful. We ordered calamari and basil bomb. The calamari was flavorful and crispy. The sauce was a savory basil flavor. The basil bomb dish was a very generous portion. I loved how there was ample seafood. The sauce of basil bomb was extremely salty however.