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Mother's Bistro & Bar

Item: Mother's Bistro & Bar
Author: Meagan Wristen

Cuisine: American, Continental, Local Specialty, Vegetarian

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Walking into this bright, cheerful bistro, patrons are greeted by the mouthwatering aromas of mom-approved comfort foods. Created by chef and mother Lisa Schroeder to showcase authentic cooking from moms around the world, Mother's Bistro proves that if there's one meal mothers do best, it's breakfast. Patrons sip stellar French press coffee before diving into made-from-scratch biscuits and gravy, creamy wild salmon hash, fabulous cornflake-crusted French toast and thick Belgian waffles topped with fresh fruit. Don't be surprised if there is a wait. Mother's is considered by locals to be the place to take out of town guests for breakfast.

Address:

121 SW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97204
503-464-1122

Hours:

Tue-Thu: 7am-2:30pm,; 5:30pm-9pm
Fri: 7am-2:30pm,; 5pm-10pm
Sat: 9am-2:30pm,; 5pm-10pm
Sun: 9am-2:30pm

Website:

mothersbistro.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Meagan Wristen
Portland Local Expert

Brunch, Breakfast: "If you have a large party make a reservation ahead of time."
Homestyle: "Try their fantastic biscuits and gravy on your next visit."

Best for Brunch Because: Mother's Bistro & Bar is the go-to place for brunch in Portland.
Best for Homestyle Because: Mother's Bistro offers "moms" home cooking at affordable prices in a fun atmosphere.
Best for Breakfast Because: Mother's Bistro and Bar serve's the ultimate comfort food breakfast.

Dinner Menu
- Soups, Starters, Small Plates
  Belles Chicken Noodle Or Matzo Ball Soup
  Cup: $3.95
  
  Bowl: $6.95
  Soup Of The Day
  Cup: $3.95
  
  Bowl: $6.95
  Pierogi
  
  hand-made potato-filled dumplings, topped with sauteed onions & sour cream ($7.95)
  
  Hummus Plate
  
  a dip of garbanzo beans, garlic, & sesame, served with sliced tomatoes, spicy chili paste, kalamata olives & pita bread ($7.95)
  
  Dungeness Crab Cake
  
  with creole mustard sauce & housemade cole slaw ($6.95)
  
  Grilled Portabella Mushroom
  
  with organic field greens ($6.95)
  
  Three Sliders
  
  mini versions of our favorite sandwiches, served on a potato roll, pulled pork honey bbq sauce & swiss cheese, burger with cheddar & caramelized onions, crab cake with cole slaw & tartar sauce ($11.95)
  
  Chopped Liver
  
  like pate my mothers recipe made with slowly sauteed chicken livers & onions, served with assorted crackers ($6.95)
  
  Fried Ravioli
  
  ricotta cheese-filled, sprinkled with herbs & spices, topped with parmesan cheese & served with tomato basil sauce ($8.95)
  
  Fried Calamari
  
  crispy calamari served with a sweet & sour garlic sauce ($9.95)
  
  Hummus & Greek Salad Combo
  
  the best of both worlds ($8.95)
  
  Irish Nachos
  
  roasted red potatoes sauteed with bacon, caramelized onions & a touch of cream, topped with melted cheddar cheese, sour cream & green onions ($8.95)
- Salads
  Greek Salad
  tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese & red onions on a bed of lettuce tossed with celery, dill, green onions & red wine vinaigrette (contains anchovy)
  
  S: $6.95
  
  L: $8.95
  Mexican Chopped Salad
  julienne leaf lettuce, grilled marinated chicken breast, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cheddar cheese & crispy tortilla strips, with honey-lime vinaigrette, topped with cotija cheese
  
  S: $7.95
  
  L: $11.95
  House Salad
  
  organic field greens with cranberries, feta cheese, sunflower seeds & red onions, lightly tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette ($5.95)
  
  Caesar Salad
  mixed leaf lettuce tossed in a lemon, anchovy & garlic dressing, topped with parmesan cheese & house-made croutons
  
  S: $6.95
  
  L: $8.95
  
  Add Grilled Chicken Breast: $3.00
  
  Add Grilled Wild Salmon: $4.95
  Cobb Salad
  
  red leaf & romaine lettuce, grilled chicken breast, sliced egg, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese & bacon, with side of blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, thousand island, poppy seed or honey mustard dressing ($10.95)
- Entrées
  Chicken & Dumplings
  
  slow-stewed chicken (mostly white meat) with herbed dumplings ($14.95)
  
  Cascade Natural Beef Pot Roast
  
  natural boneless beef short ribs braised over four hours, served with a rich & velvety gravy, smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables ($18.95)
  
  Mom’s Meatloaf & Gravy
  
  made with all-natural “painted hills” ground beef & sautéed aromatic vegetables, served with gravy, smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables ($16.95)
  
  Carlton Farms Pulled Pork
  
  slow-cooked natural pork topped with country gravy, served with smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables ($14.95)
  
  Carlton Farms Pork Loin Medallions
  
  tender slices of pan-seared pork, simmered with beer & caramelized onions, served with smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables ($16.95)
  
  Roasted Free-range Chicken
  
  half a natural chicken served with pan juices, smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables ($16.95)
  
  $15,000 Dungeness Crab Cakes
  
  panko-breaded cakes filled with local crab, green onions, celery & bacon, pan-fried & served with creole mustard sauce, cole slaw & matchstick potatoes ($18.95)
  
  Vegan Stir Fry, Two Ways
  tofu & vegetables (peppers, onions, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, green onions) stir-fried with your choice of thai green curry sauce or gluten-free ginger-soy sauce, served with jasmine rice
  
  $12.95
  
  Substitute Chicken Breast For Tofu: $2.00
  Steak Frites
  
  grilled st. helen’s beef rib-eye steak topped with maitre d’hotel butter, served with made-from-scratch french fries & sautéed spinach ($19.95)
- Sides
  
  Sauteed Spinach
  
  ($3.95)
  
  French Fries With Spicy Aioli
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Mashed Potatoes
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Plate Of Three (3) Sides
  
  ($12.95)
  
  Cheddar Cheese Macaroni & Cheese
  
  ($6.95)
  
  Macaroni & Cheese Du Jour
  
  ($1.00)
- Mother’s Desserts
  Pie Of The Day
  
  served with ice cream where appropriate or with a delicious sauce. please inquire; could be banana cream, pecan, apple ($6.95)
  
  Dessert Du Jour
  
  varying daily could be an upside down cake, shortcake, always sweet and delicious ($6.95)
  
  Crème Brûlée
  
  a rich creamy vanilla custard, topped with “burnt” sugar ($6.95)
  
  Brownie Sundae Du Jour
  
  varying kinds of brownies, topped with housemade ice creams & sauces ($6.95)
  
  Devil’s Food Cake
  
  moist chocolate cake topped with a thick chocolate ganache frosting ($6.95)
  
  Crisp/cobbler Of The Moment
  
  local seasonal berries and/or fruits baked with different toppings, served warm with vanilla ice cream ($7.50)
  
  Assorted Sorbets
  
  three scoops of our own home made sorbets, varying daily ($5.95)
  
  Ice Cream Sundae
  house-made hot fudge with three scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, topped with whipped cream
  
  $5.95
  
  Add Toasted Pecans Or Walnuts: $1.00
  Assorted Mini Cookies
  
  ($1.00)

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