Screen Door
(503) 405-8173
2337 E Burnside
(at Southeast 24th Avenue)
Portland,
OR
97214
45.5228
-122.6421
Neighborhoods: Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program, Buckman
Reviews & Ratings for Screen Door
72 reviews
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Yummy
by robotdeer
January 05, 2008
I loved this place. I had a Tofu po' boy and it was out of this world, just a really tasty sandwich. I also had grits, I lived in the south for 3/4s of my life so I am very well acquainted with this wonderful dish. I was not expecting much out of the grits, as all the grits I have had in Portland are horrible... just too thick and dry. No one can seem to make grits right here... except this place. These were the best grits I have ever had... don't let my grandmother know though... she will be on her way to my house to whack me upside the head with her wooden spoon! Also we had a really sassy waiter... but sassy in a good way. He was really attentive and a nice person.
- Pros: Food, service, drinks, best grits ever
- Cons: a little pricy
The best hushpuppies and dip I've ever had!
by momdlt
July 05, 2009
I used to live in the south and have eaten lots of good southern cooking in my day, and this place definitely ranks up there with the best. Food was to die for and the service and atmosphere were so much fun! Loved it, will definitely go back.
- Pros: Southern Cooking at its finest
- Cons: None, don't let the outside of the building fool you!
Fell in love with this restaurant
by PBOregon
May 07, 2009
The name "Screen Door" makes the restaurant seem sort of low-rent. I was invited by some friends, and reluctantly went along. As soon as I saw the menu, I knew I was going to like my dinner. When dinner came, I was so focused on enjoying my fried chicken, mashed potatoes and cornbread that I never really chatted with my friends. What a satisfying meal! Dessert was great, too. I left feeling 10lbs heavier, but in a positive way. =) I've eagerly recommended Screen Door to other friends.
- Pros: amazing southern cooking
- Cons: really busy, far from home
Not Impressed but Will Try Again
by Misae
April 11, 2009
Alright, one of my best friends raved about this place and so I went there not too long ago with her and another friend. I have to say, I'm not impressed AT ALL. I figure it's because of the service of my particular waitress, but she certainly did not make me pleased to be there.
I ordered the vanilla bean french toast. It certainly didn't look like vanilla bean french toast, but the waitress assured me it was. Guess what? I got the regular french toast, though I did not discover it until the check came and my food had been eaten. Also, my girlfriend ordered a mimosa. I know the waitress heard her because she wrote down the order while REPEATING the exact word "MIMOSA." 20 minutes later, no mimosa and no waitress. I had to snag some other guy and get him to bring it.
The waitress only checked on us once, and then we had to practically beg for the check so we could get OUT.
I will try the screen door again, yes I will. The food, even though it was not what I asked for, was good. I left feeling good about the food, but very, VERY ill-tempered. The waitress was nice, but she just did not get it. New girl, maybe? Train her better. I wish I could say something else nice about this restaurant.
- Pros: good food, nice decor and area
- Cons: bad service, forgetful waitress
good
by Tribal
March 26, 2009
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- Pros: tasty
My favorite restaurant in Portland
by quippish
February 27, 2009
This is the place to woo those out of town guests that you really really want to move to Portland. You will want to take them to brunch (only available on the weekends). The wait is quite lengthy but here is what you do: Put your name on the list then go next door and enjoy some of the best coffee in town at Blend. Play a game of Scrabble or maybe Monopoly..then boom! Your table will be ready and your extraordinary appetite will be rewarded with vast amounts of food....order the chicken and waffles and share the praline bacon as an appetizer. I am from the south and love southern food and I feel at home at the screen door...only there are no hipsters in Kentucky...
- Pros: Quite impressive menu with large quantities of food.
- Cons: The cornbread is not southern it is sweet which is clearly northern.
Worth the wait
by wineaux
February 03, 2009
I've been to Screen Door many times now, and most recently went with friends last Saturday night. We are never let down. They don't take reservations for parties of less than 6, so we had a wait & waited an hour. We wouldn't normally wait this long anyway, but we brought people that had never been and really wanted to try it. Once we were seated the service was really prompt - they have a great cocktail list and wine list. The portions are large - my salad was $7.50 but huge, big enough to share. The hushpuppies were only $5.95 and also huge. Each of our entrees were wonderful - all piping hot and again - huge portions. I've had their fish dishes several times (always good), my hubby always gets the Screen Door plate (any 3 side dishes). Lots of yummy sauces with everything. Food & service are always good and our friends said it's now one of their favorite restaurants.
- Pros: Large portions, quality food, reasonable prices
- Cons: Very busy - long wait on weekends
Disappointed in the Food but not the Portions and Prices
by sgrecno
January 15, 2009
We found the food to be ok at this place which is too bad as being from Lousianna and missing good southern food. The hush puppies, while some of the best we've had outside the south (crispy outside, tender inside which, outside the south, is nearly impossible to find), were not nearly sweet enough and required the mustard sauce to get them there. The greens, while flavorful, were overcooked as you WOULD find them in the south but the overcooking is totally unnecessary.
My husband had the grits and shrimp... very "just ok.". We are convinced that the grits were quick-cook grits (no self-respecting southerner eats quick-cook grits unless you are in a diner!). The grits were congealed by the time of arrival at our table and bland. Good slow-cooked grits are creamy and rich and full of flavor from the corn and the cream and the butter and DON"T congeal within minutes.
The rutabaga and brussell sprout gratin was so "just ok" it was depressing. How can cream and cheese and what should be flavorful vegetables be bland?
On the bright side, my entree (the pecan trout with creamed greens and roasted potatoes) was a huge portion and quite tasty. The trout and potatoes were cooked perfectly.
Additionally, the prices were really reasonable - especially for the portion size.
I'm not sure I'll venture here again - what with so many other great restaurants in Portland to explore.
- Pros: Huge portions; reasonable prices
- Cons: Most of the food was just ok
Worth the wait by Buffy P. at InsiderPages
Contributor
December 29, 2008
Although the wait may be long, it is well worth it. Server Jill is amazing and we will wait for a table in her area all day. What a great place to eat!
worth the wait by debbie m. at InsiderPages
Contributor
December 13, 2008
You might need to wait a while to get in, but it so worth it. The best way to describe the food is comfort food. The selection is great, the prices reasonable and the service excellent.
Great brunch
by juliaofd
November 21, 2008
The best breakfast spot ever. I am vegan and my hubby is a meat eater and there were many choices for both of us. I had a wonderful hash of potatoes and vegetables with the option for tofu or cheese if you wanted it. They also had a great option of pure maple syrup to go with their platter sized pancakes. There were many specials that change every weekend so you will never get bored. I could see it becoming my Sunday spot. Also, my husband is a self proclaimed coffee snob and he thought their coffee was wonderful. I think any breakfast craving you may have will be satisfied by something on the menu.
Thumbs up all the way around !
- Pros: Tasty, fresh and healthy options
- Cons: May be a wait but it's worth it
