The Screen Door Cafe

The Screen Door Cafe is as close as you can get to great basic southern cooking in Portland. I have to give props to Thomas Harvey who took us all there for a group dinner, he is the king of good restaurant recos. Now back to the food. The appetizers are amazing and it is easy to fill up on them. In fact one of the best entree choices is a sampling of all the apps. I would recommend the fried green tomatoes, the low country shrimp and grits, and the Alabama pimento cheese to start. I guess I should also recommend you go with a large group of people so you can share all the food. As an entree the pulled pork sandwich, the shrimp po'boy and the fried chicken are all excellent choices. If you want to get really New Orleans, you can also order an Abita Turbo Dog beer.

On top of the great southern food they have an interesting organic menu that we did not get into and a really great breakfast offering on Saturday and Sunday. The service was also really good and the prices are very reasonable. And finally if the weather permits, they have a nice patio seating area available.

Screen Door Cafe
2337 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (503) 542-0880


http://www.screendoorrestaurant.com/

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