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Screen Door Eastside
Review
About
Screen Door has been serving up Southern hospitality in Portland since 2006, offering a vibrant take on classic Southern comfort food made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Known for our legendary fried chicken, indulgent brunch, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, we bring the rich traditions of Southern cooking to the Pacific Northwest. With locations on East Burnside and in the Pearl District, we're proud to be a gathering place for both longtime regulars and new visitors alike.
Features
CUISINES
American, Cajun & Creole
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Full Bar
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Street Parking
Is this restaurant good for brunch?
Reserve a table
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Hours
Closes in 6 min
Sunday
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Contribute
4.6
(1,446)
Excellent
993
Good
312
Average
106
Poor
24
Terrible
11
D. Rutledge
17 contributions
Mar 2025 • friends
Awesome food great atmosphere. There was a 30 minute wait. And the weight was worth it. My server name was Katarina (she was awesome).
Even though it was 11 o’clock, I had a mimosa (it’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere). It was delicious– more like champagne with a splash of orange juice( I recommend only one, especially if you’re driving)..
I could not help it! I had to try the praline bacon. My taste buds exploded. The candied flavor and smokiness of the bacon was top notch. I believe the bacon was thick cut and cooked to perfection. The candied was such that it was not overly wet or limp.
Honestly, I wanted everything on the menu. I asked Katarina:Should I have the ricotta pancake or the sweet potato chicken & waffles. I went with the sweet potato chicken and waffles (I was not disappointed). I am a souther bell! That fried chicken breast would make my granny proud. The seasoning and crispy batter was lovely. It brought back memories of me eating fried chicken from Granny’s house that cooked in one of those deep Dutch skillets( skillet season to perfection). I also placed an order for the fried catfish. As a souther, I had to give it a shot. The fried fish was cooked to perfection. Now, if you are from the south, you are aware that catfish has to be fried perfectly to make it not taste, wet and gummy. My friend and I did the honors and taste it straight away. The seasoning was on point. I can tell that the fish was seasoned and also the cornmeal was seasoned. Next, my second bite. I put a little hot sauce on it and wow! I called Katarina immediately and told her to get me an order to go.
My friend had the biscuits with sausage gravy. And she said it was delicious. She also had the cinnamon rolls which she said were delicious as well.
Written March 22, 2025
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Mary J
15 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
I was very impressed with my dining experience at this establishment. Our waiter was very helpful and kind. The restaurant was very accommodating to my son’s tree nut allergy. Our meals were delicious, I recommend the chicken and waffles and the chicken tenders with Mac and cheese. I will come back to this restaurant when I am back in Portland.
Written August 25, 2023
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Lea
Houston207 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
After relaxing and getting mellow at Knot Springs, my boyfriend and I were looking to quench our appetites before hitting the OMSI and do a little touring around Portland. We stopped by here since we've heard amazing and rave reviews about this place, and tbh the photos look bomb af.
We came during the lunch rush but were super lucky to be seated relatively quickly as there was space at the bar, and we didn't mind where we sat as long as we sat. Our server/bartender was warm and welcoming, giving us an appropriate amount of time to look over the menu and answer our questions if we had any.
I ended up getting the chicken and waffles to satisfy my sweet tooth, while my boyfriend got the cajun scramble. The wait time to get the food wasn't so bad, and boy did we dig in when we got it! The chicken was fried to perfection, and the waffles were soft, sweet, and melted in your mouth. Mixed together was just the combo I needed! I also had a bite of the cajun scramble, and man was it flavorful! The spices with the creamy cheddar cheese grits and andouille sausage were such delicious. Coming from the South (Texas, y'all), we really couldn't complain much. I will say if you can, definitely reserve a table cause this place can get packed!
Written January 29, 2023
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William S
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • family
Great food and service. The only suggestion I have is the Screen Door needs to honor their reservation system. We made a reservation ahead of time and the host made us wait until everyone was seated and the waiting area was empty (a half hour wait). The host was indifferent to our request that we had a made a reservation ahead of time. Rude behavior and an indifferent attitude on the part of the host made us uncertain if we will return to this restaurant. It is too bad because the food and service was good.
Written December 10, 2024
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Nicole Mouton
Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about your recent negative experience with us. We should have honored your reservation to the best of our ability and it sounds like we didn't do that, for that I apologize. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave us your feedback. I'd love to get a little more information from you so we can ensure we do better in the future and so I can rectify the situation for you. You can reach out to me directly at sara@screendoorpdx.com.
Written December 18, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
tleeEvans
Houston974 contributions
Jan 2023 • family
Went for brunch on a Sunday was told the weight was 30 minutes. It ended up being over an hour. We’re seated and the wait for the food was another 3040 minutes. Once ordered server was very friendly and nice restaurant very busy. I ordered the fried catfish sandwich, I felt that the catfish was over fried too thick of a batter and the french fries that came with it were just typical frozen shoestring french fries nothing exciting. My husband ordered the biscuits and sausage gravy with a side of eggs. He enjoyed the biscuits in the gravy he thought they were very good, our son ordered the biscuits and sausage gravy as well and he enjoyed them . overall it was decent food but nothing exciting that I would ever wait that long for again.
Written January 20, 2023
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girls who love food
13 contributions
Dec 2022 • none
Good chicken, mashed potato and gravy. My red beans and rice was horrible. To thick, no seasoning, nothing Cajun about them. I left them uneaten, the waiter never asked if there was a problem. I had better beans in Rwanda. Never received the corn bread that comes with the meal. I haven’t eaten there for a while because normally they try to turn tables so fast I feel rushed and never enjoyed my experience. Last night was ok, not rushed too much. I might come back but not for breakfast.
Written January 1, 2023
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christy
Pasco82 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
From the time we walked in the service, it was excellent. The food was amazing. The sweet potato waffle was amazing tastes like pumpkin bread, and chicken was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere really made you feel like you were on a screened in porch in the south. Parking is a little hard to find but worth the walk. It was so good had to have desert pecan pie and egg nog cheesecake were delicious. Will definitely go back to try something different.
Written January 7, 2024
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Rosa K
Milwaukee161 contributions
Sep 2024 • family
Needed extra time to find street parking. All staff were smiling and friendly. Our food was delicious: chicken and waffles ( believe me you will only need 1 piece of chicken), catfish sandwich and fried okra. Great little place for lunch and a cool neighborhood. $50 lunch for 2 with no beverages purchased.
Written September 15, 2024
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SGTL
Salem359 contributions
Jun 2022 • family
We made a reservation ahead of time so we got seated quickly so I would recommend that on the weekend. It is a very loud and small space. The service was really great! The server took our drink order and food order at the same time. The Bloody Mary was spicy and good. The food took 50 minutes to come out. But, it was VERY busy. The food was fresh and good. The chicken tenders were hand battered and spicy and the house made ranch was so good. My mom loved her banana foster French toast and my dad got a mushroom scramble with cheese grits and loved it. This is a fun place to come try at least once.
Written June 25, 2022
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FooserX
Denver66 contributions
Sep 2022 • couples
This place was so much fun and worth the 20 minute wait.
We had the fried oysters which were awesome. The fried batter was light and flavorful.
The atmosphere was super chic, and all of the employees were dressed hip and attractive. Service was sharp even though the kitchen was very hammered.
We had the shrimp and grits and pork Benedict…both were solid.
We wished we could live here so we could try more things… but bottom line, if you’re in the area, you his is a must go!
Written September 20, 2022
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steveoregon
Bend219 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
This restaurant reminds me of road trips through Georgia and the Carolinas when my daughter was in college back there. Barbecue, cornbread, fried chicken and mashed potatoes -- the Screen Door food is all good. The ambiance in the restaurant is delightful too.
Written December 4, 2024
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TRAVELINGLIFE
Federal Way48 contributions
Aug 2022 • friends
I was excited to go to this restaurant. I have not done a breakfast outing in years. The restaurant’s atmosphere was nice enough but the food was truly mediocre at best. I knew not to get the chicken and waffles even though it’s what I had gone there for breakfast. I saw the trays for others and the chicken and the waffle looked dry. Then I noticed that lots of folks had most of the waffle and chicken left back on their plates so I opted out. Got the eggs and biscuit. The biscuit was large but dry and there wasn’t much taste to the eggs and the mimosa was mostly just cannery juice. Service was great from everyone but my waiter was dripping sweat too much for me. I won’t go back.
Written August 21, 2022
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Wander22665533157
4 contributions
Apr 2024 • solo
I only had the Shrimp and Grits brunch, but it was the absolute the best meal I've had in years. The eggs were orange (like free ranged), the sauce was amazing, plus bacon, and cheese grits. I will definitely eat there again when I'm in Portland, Oregon. Service and such were also very good. Absolutely worth trying to find parking for. (Portland city parking is a nightmare.) Oh, and the place was full when I arrived, so good sign.
Written April 22, 2024
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DONNY S
Boynton Beach525 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
Late dinner on a Friday night waited about 20 minutes for an outside table. BUT well worth the wait. Wife had fried chicken and mashed potatoes. I had fried chicken and waffles. I had always wanted to eat this combo and I was very, very satisfied that I had ordered it here! Chicken pieces are large, white chicken was moist, crispy crust.
Oh how good it was. A must eat restaurant in Portland.
Written August 16, 2021
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265az82
Gilbert102 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
When we're in Portland, we try to make it a point at least once to stop at the Screen Door for breakfast.
The first time we ever visited, there was a line all the way out the door and down the street. This time, however (a weekday), we got lucky and were seated immediately.
My wife had the Bannas Foster and I had the biscuits & gravy. Both were amazing! Our server (wish I had caught her name) was very friendly and attentive.
This place was recommended to me by a former Portland native several years ago, and it hasn't disappointed yet.
Definitely a must-go breakfast place!
Written June 10, 2024
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