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Screen Door

2337 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (503) 542-0880
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Price:
$
Cross Street:
Southeast 24th Avenue
Hours:
Tue-Sat 5:30pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-2:30pm

Message from Screen Door

Screen Door

Classic southern dishes prepared with fresh / local ingredients

  • Dinner / Tuesday - Sunday
  • Brunch / Saturday & Sunday

Screen Door presents a celebration of southern cuisine as experienced by southern natives from the quintessential hearty fare to the everyday food gathered from the garden.

The central concept is making use of the similar rich bounty of local fresh produce found here in the Northwest that is sometimes taken for granted in the south.

Screen Door serves local and organic produce and meats everyday and fosters the concept of maintaining the connection between farm and plate.

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Editorial Review for Screen Door – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
A casual corner spot on East Burnside, the minimalist interior decor of this eatery features bright jars of pickled vegetables and giant slats of hardwood on the walls. Neighborhood diners pack the place, seeking soulful Southern cooking like baked beans brimming with ham, crispy buttermilk-fried chicken and oyster po'boy sandwiches. Notable desserts include the Charleston fried peach pie a la mode.

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The Extras

The full bar offers bloody marys and Sazeracs made with Old Overholt whiskey.

When to Go

When busy, the dining room can be earsplitting, come early or late or opt to sit on the small patio.

What to Drink

In addition to bar orders, you can also get pitchers of sweet tea, the perfect complement to hearty fare.

User Reviews for Screen Door

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/28/2008 Posted by portwes

Don't know, don't care about "Southern Cooking". But their weekend breakfast/brunch is absolutely great, and reasonably priced. Last Sunday was my first time there, and besides my smoked salmon fritatta I tasted the two other dishes in our party, and they were just as delicious, especially the poached eggs on artichoke hearts covered with hollandaise sauce, on english muffins. Vegetarians have plenty of choice. I hear the fried oyster fritatta is pretty darn good. The lightly seasoned fried potatos are just right, best I've tasted. SE Pdx has many many little cafes with great breakfasts, but this ranks near the top!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/19/2008 Posted by sstanley

Originally from Mississippi (can't get more southern than that) and having lived the past 20+ years on the west coast, I have search high and low for a decent southern restaurant. At last, my search is over. Screen Door is as close to authentic as eating in my Mom's kitchen. Over the years I've eaten at countless "southern" influenced restaurants only to be disappointed by under cooked vegetables, soggy catfish, and over all bland tasting food. That is NOT the case with Screen Door. These folks know what they are doing. The collard greens were AMAZING, finally someone who isn't afraid to cook with pork fat. The catfish was the best I've had this side of the Mississippi River. Trust me, catfish is near and dear to a true southerner's heart and we're picky about how it is cooked. At Screen Door, it was light, flaky and cooked to perfection. The hush puppies were to die for and the mac and cheese....Oh yeah! True comfort food. I also had black eyed peas and they were fantastic. I can't tell you how many times I've ordered BEP's or red beans and rice at a restaurant and nearly chipped a tooth because they weren't cooked enough. Any kind of peas/bean, etc cooked by a true southerner is near mush, al dente is not how they should be prepared. Even though the place was packed, the service was amazingly quick and friendly. I talked to the owner on my way out to tell him know how much we enjoyed the meal. Way to go Screen Door, you nailed it!!!!!

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Editor's Review

Friendly Burnside eatery offers traditional Southern fare along with some vegetarian options.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

The full bar offers bloody marys and Sazeracs made with Old Overholt whiskey.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Tue-Sat 5:30pm-10pm
  • Sat-Sun 9am-2:30pm

Cuisines

  • Cajun & Creole
  • Vegetarian
  • Desserts
  • Southern & Soul

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Discover

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Brunch
  • Bar Scene
  • Open 7 Days
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Lunch Spot
  • Group Dining
  • Carry Out

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