Screen Door Eastside
Southern restaurant (US) · Kerns ·
Southern comfort food, chicken & waffles, brunch, dinner, reservations
Southern comfort food, chicken & waffles, brunch, dinner, reservations
"This East Side staple is one of Portland’s most beloved brunch spots, where it’s not uncommon to have a lengthy walk-in wait (limited reservation slots are available). But it’s worth it for Screen Door’s Southern comfort food. The buttermilk-battered fried chicken and waffles is the star of the show but far from the only highlight. The Cajun scramble is worth consideration, and house-smoked pork shoulder Benedict accompanied by cheesy cheddar grits, is a weekends-only treat. Fill out the spread with side orders and add-ons like buttermilk biscuits and pork sausages, housemade sauces (especially the hot sauce), and the pickled okra-garnished Creole bloody mary." - Zoe Baillargeon
"Yes, people still line up on Burnside for Screen Door’s local take on Southern food, served in a stylishly rustic space, bolstered by an enclosed patio. But with online reservations—and a new location in the Pearl District—getting a prime Saturday morning table is easier. Tourists and locals alike are queuing up for the autumnal cinnamon-spiced sweet potato waffles topped with as many pieces of peppery, perfectly crispy fried chicken as you’d like and served with deep amber maple syrup, plus lowcountry classics like shrimp in a smoky tomato sauce on creamy, cheddar grits. The boozy bananas foster french toast is also a calling card—all that’s missing is the tableside flambée." - krista garcia
"Yes, people still line up on Burnside for Screen Door’s local take on Southern food, served in a stylishly rustic space, bolstered by an enclosed patio. But with online reservations—and a new location in the Pearl District—getting a prime Saturday morning table is easier. Tourists and locals alike are queuing up for the autumnal cinnamon-spiced sweet potato waffles topped with as many pieces of peppery, perfectly crispy fried chicken as you’d like and served with deep amber maple syrup, plus lowcountry classics like shrimp in a smoky tomato sauce on creamy, cheddar grits. The boozy bananas foster french toast is also a calling card—all that’s missing is the tableside flambée. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Krista Garcia
"Screen Door will offer its Thanksgiving menu all day on November 28, starting at 11 a.m. Look forward to the classic turkey dinner, plus fried chicken, a red wine-braised pork shank, apple fritter hushpuppies, and more. Dessert options include a Creole pecan pie and a sweet potato cheesecake. Reservations are available through OpenTable." - Eater Staff
"Screen Door may now be treated as a running joke for its infamously long lines, but there’s a reason it became as popular as it did: the sweet potato waffle with a towering stack of fried chicken drizzled with syrup. But the breakfast dish is far from the only reason to visit, thanks to options like chicken and dumplings, shrimp and grits, and praline bacon. Plus, lines have dramatically shrunk, now that it takes reservations and operates a second location in the Pearl District." - Eater Staff