Mother's Bistro & Bar

(503) 464-1122

212 SW Stark St
Portland, OR 97204 45.52 -122.6736

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Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Downtown

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Mother's Bistro & Bar

Mother's Bistro & Bar

What People Are Saying About Mother's Bistro & Bar

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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.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/26/09

Bringin food back Old Skool

by Italian Stallion 1 at Citysearch

Who said biscuits and gravy should be restricted to the south? Well, Mother's aint from the south but they got some banging biscuits and gravy, you just wait til u try! Salmon Hash more like Salmon YES....and it only gets better when you order a french press and its brought right to your table and the coffee tastes amazing which just adds to the whole breakfast experience...We also tried lunch here one day- I thought only my MOTHER made meatloaf sandwiches, turns out this Mother does too! And its TO DIE FOR! But hey, dont just take my word on it, try it out for yourself...word to the wise-make a reservation....or just camp out until it opens and be the first in! Either way, if you just moved here, visiting, or have been hesitant to try it out, consider this the green light you dont wanna miss out!

  • Pros: Absolutely everything
  • Cons: I didnt try this sooner
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/25/09

Amazing food

by PDX Foodie77 at Citysearch

Mothers is what I would describe as one of the perfect dining experiences in Portland, if you go on the weekends order the eggs benny I like to add avocado to mine, which has never been a problem. You want it you get it.

If you go for lunch the chopped liver is to die for, " if you like chop liver", if not the best thing about Mothers is there is something for everyone, from burgers to salads to eggs and bacon. Just go!

  • Pros: Amazing food, great service, and cocktails
  • Cons: you have to smell the amazing food while you order
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/19/09

Weak effort and my meatloaf is better than this Mother's

by SE Reid at Citysearch

See the review "I didn't know Satan owned a restaurant". That pretty much sums it up. The meatloaf was dry, the owner walks around the place acting like she is better than everyone else and no one in my dining party was impressed.

Save yourself some money and cook your "Mother's Bistro" meal at home, it will be a lot more tasty.

  • Pros: Decor
  • Cons: Lisa, the owner, and the food

The Details on Mother's Bistro & Bar

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:

French, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Brunch

Cuisine:

Traditional American, Italian

Smoking Permitted:

At the bar

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