#4 Screen Door

The Screen Door Restaurant has quickly become a favorite of my husband's and I.  My good friend Liberty suggested it.  She is such a frequenter that when she walks in they know she orders a hot chocolate with every meal and they start one up immediately.  I love that about small businesses!  It makes you feel like part of a family and touches like that make lifelong customers.  


It has become very apparent that my husband and I have a soft spot for most things southern - bbq, deep fried, and sweet.  


The Screen Door does not disappoint.  My husband and I recently ordered their Bananas Foster French Toast and I ordered their Praline Bacon Waffle.... umm yumm!!!  Click here to see their menu.

Cost: Decently priced for a popular Portland brunch spot.  Average cost per plate is $8-$12.
Menu: Nice sized menu with a wide range of options for meat lovers and vegetarians.  No one gets excluded from these soulful flavors.  
Food:  I would rate it a 4/5.  Nice big portions, great tasting food.  Both my husband and I are anxious to come back to a dinner service and see if we feel equally impressed.
Service:  The waiters are friendly and warm.  The food comes out in a timely manner and you can see that their kitchen has figured out a winning combination.  The kitchen is open and available to see all the hard work that goes into making the food - no "Hell's Kitchen" moments here!  Fair warning - this place is VERY popular.  Usually a good inclination that you're in for a treat.  That said, be prepared for the long wait.  My husband and I typically show up earlier than we hope to eat, grab a cup of coffee from the bar and walk around the local shops to kill time.  Parking has never been a severe issue for us.  Enjoy!