Screen Door (restaurant) facts for kids
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The original restaurant's front exterior in 2010
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| Current owner(s) | David Mouton (co-owner) |
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| Street address | 2337 E. Burnside Street |
| City | Portland |
| County | Multnomah |
| State | Oregon |
| Postal/ZIP code | 97214 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°31′23″N 122°38′30″W / 45.52310°N 122.64171°W |
Screen Door is a popular restaurant in Portland, Oregon, known for its delicious Southern and soul food. It has two locations where people can enjoy classic dishes.
What's on the Menu?
Screen Door is famous for its crispy, buttermilk-battered fried chicken. This tasty chicken is sometimes served with sweet potato waffles.
The menu also has many other Southern favorites. You can find warm biscuits, savory fried green tomatoes, and creamy grits. They also serve cheesy macaroni and cheese, hearty po' boy sandwiches, and tender pulled pork or brisket.
Weekend Brunch Treats
On weekends, Screen Door offers a special brunch menu. You can try their amazing Bananas Foster French toast. They also have biscuits and gravy, which can be made with sausage or a vegetarian option.
The restaurant's special recipe for hushpuppys has even been shared! It was published in The Washington Post and other places.
Why People Love Screen Door
Screen Door is a very popular place to eat. Because so many people want to try their food, there is often a line to get in.
The co-owner, David Mouton, shared that the restaurant can serve up to 500 customers on a weekend! Sometimes, you can even call to hear how long the wait might be. Screen Door reminds everyone that "Good fried chicken takes time." This means your meal is made fresh and with care.
Restaurant History
The first Screen Door restaurant opened at 2337 E. Burnside Street. This is in the Kerns neighborhood of Portland.
In 2021, Screen Door opened a second location. This new spot is in northwest Portland's Pearl District. Now, even more people can enjoy their Southern comfort food!
