Mother's Bistro & Bar
(503) 464-1122
212 SW Stark St
Portland,
OR
97204
45.52
-122.6736
Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Downtown
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Mother's Bistro & Bar
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Mother's Bistro & Bar serves up slow-cooked food in the heart of downtown Portland. Featuring authentic cooking from mothers around the world, signature dishes include pot roast, meat loaf, chicken and dumplings and crab cakes, as well as featured dishes from a different mother each month.
Everything is made from scratch using the best possible ingredients--great salads, soups, homemade biscuits and desserts, too. In addition to the sunny dining room, the separate Velvet Lounge with chandeliers and gilded mirrors is perfect for a pre-or post-theatre cocktail.
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Citysearch
In Short
Distressed off-white furniture, mother-themed art and press clips featuring the owner set the scene. Families and couples line up six deep for weekend brunch to sample eggs Benedict with hollandaise and migas--scrambled eggs, tortilla strips and chipotle sour cream. During lunch and dinner, a multiethnic comfort-food menu is bolstered by monthly specials featuring an honorary mother's recipes. Dinners offer meat loaf, steak frites and the macaroni and cheese du jour with prosciutto and roasted garlic.
User Reviews
lrolka
June 20, 2009
My wife and I went here on a Saturday morning and for two the wait was not bad. The ambience is cheery and the wait staff seemed to be in a good mood if not a bit harried. I am willing to forgive a little sloppiness if the food is good though--and it was great. Simple and delicious. We had the Eggs Benedict and Blueberry pancakes with apple pork sausage. The eggs benedict was some of the best I've had: the eggs were perfectly poached, the english muffins were well-textured and the hollandaise sauce was extremely fresh. The red potatoes were a good compliment and had that desirable carmelly-crispy exterior. Recommended.
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lilajax
June 03, 2009
A couple months ago my boyfriend and I went to Mother's Bistro for a romantic anniversary dinner. The food was delicious, I got a pasta dish and he got the chicken and dumplings and we shared crab cakes. Unfortunately within a few hours he was holed up in the bathroom with his head in the toilet. I don't know if it was just an off night for Mothers, but he was feeling very sick for the rest of the night. Don't get me wrong, this is one of my favorite restaurants and I personally have never had a problem there other than the occasional slow service- but my boyfriend is too scared to go back with me. It's unfortunate.
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USNkimMarie
April 30, 2009
I've eaten at Mothers many times and I love it. They have lots of vegetarian options, the food is served quickly and all the servers are friendly and personable. The only (and I do mean ONLY) con is it's always busy. I would make reservations if you dont want to be waiting 45 minutes for a table.
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Save Time:
The place is packed on weekends, so call ahead for reservations. Only complete parties will be seated.
The Extras:
Mother's is very obliging to children with a kids' menu and milk served in cups with lids and straws.
Happy Hour:
Discounted drinks and food items every week on Tue-Fri 9am-6pm.
When to Go:
Take a sip during their "High Tea" hours Tue-Sat: 2:30pm-5:30pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
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Message from Mother's Bistro & Bar
- Delicious home-style cooking
- Breakfast until 2:30
- Closed Mondays
Mother's Bistro & Bar serves up slow-cooked food in the heart of downtown Portland. Featuring authentic cooking from mothers around the world, signature dishes include pot roast, meat loaf, chicken and dumplings and crab cakes, as well as featured dishes from a different mother each month.
Everything is made from scratch using the best possible ingredients--great salads, soups, homemade biscuits and desserts, too. In addition to the sunny dining room, the separate Velvet Lounge with chandeliers and gilded mirrors is perfect for a pre-or post-theatre cocktail.
