Screen Door

The interior was the cutest, hometown type diner. Best fried chicken I’ve ever had. It was juicy on the inside and crispy with a great flavor on the outside. Service was excellent, our coffee and water never got below halfway. The wait can be long and the waiting area is small so get there early! They also have a counter to sit at, which may or may not be first come first serve. More...

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Came here specifically for the chicken -n- waffles. It did not disappoint! Got the one piece option. Beware: the chicken is HUMONGOUS! Not a bad thing at all, it’s basically the size of the plate. I can’t imagine ordering any of the larger orders, as I had trouble just getting through mine. The chicken is perfect. Breading has black pepper, and is tasty. The waffle is great too. Enjoy! More...

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All I can say is WOW! Friends had told us to come here for breakfast, so we did and now we know why! The service was excellent, with very friendly staff. We were seated right away in a cozy booth and served tea and coffee. Highly recommend the waffle if you are looking to indulge in a treat. Such great flavors all around, we will definitely be back. More...

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Excellent! My family loved the food. I liked the pick 3 items for $16 part of the menu. It allowed me to pick the meal I wanted. The broccoli was so delicious. Very busy for a Tuesday night, a good sign that people love this place. The desserts were all home made, which is rare these days. The people beside us ordered the banana pie and it looked amazing. We were all too full for dessert. My son did not like the kids meal burger, and he knows his burgers, so I would avoid that. Other than that, highly recommended! More...

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This is my absolute favorite place to go. The kitchen is against the wall you can see the staff working together while you mingle. The wait is something to be improved upon. If you have a party of 6 or more you can call ahead and reserve a spot which will cut down the wait time by an hour or two. Everyone including myself loves the chicken fried steak, but this last time I had gone I got the trout which was even better than the chicken. I live in Washington. This place is worth a 2.5 hour drive. More...

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Good comfort food, and pretty reasonably priced for the most part. It's a great place to go with groups of family and friends, the food is very shareable and encourages talking. The space can feel kind of dark and gloomy though unless you sit on the patio, since there aren't very many windows. This is nice sometimes because it keeps it cool in the summer and cozy in the winter, but it can also be kind of depressing The staff are very nice though, even when I came near closing they insisted on serving me and were courteous the whole time and didn't rush me. Overall a good place for a fun bite to eat. More...

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We came here for breakfast early on a weekday, and were fortunate to not encounter the wait times so many reviews have mentioned. Our server was super sweet and very helpful.

I had the fried chicken biscuit sandwich and my husband had the Alabama scramble. We both agreed that my sandwich was the "winner" of the two dishes, the sausage gravy was excellent and the fried chicken was executed very well. That being said, our favorite thing from the meal was the cheddar grits. They were creamy and flavorful and I wish I could have them every day.

Decor is very charming and the bottomless coffee is also very good. More...

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What a great place to eat Southern inspired food! The Pimento cheese appetizer was a perfect starter. The fried chicken was moist and the batter was crunchy. I loved piling my fork with a bite of chicken and running it through the mashed potatoes and gravy. Our side of asparagus in meyer lemon sauce still had the perfect snap to them. I thought it couldn't be topped until they brought out the banana caramel pie. Do NOT miss this dish. The best banana pie I've ever had outside of the South. We don't live in Portland but we visit often. We will be back again and again. More...

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The hype and line are definitely in tandem with one another, but unsure if the actual performance holds to the high praise. The service was incredible, and food was remarkably average. The fried chicken and waffles were both enjoyable entities, but definitely didn't knock my socks off in any manner. The hush puppies left a lot to be desired in the realm of flavor components. I definitely enjoyed the lively atmosphere, but won't be rushing back. More...

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Echoing other reviewers, come here and you'll be served impressive Southern cuisine. Several recommendations prompted us to seek out Screen Door, and we weren't displeased with the results.

The chicken & waffle was most excellent, although I did think the salt was a bit overdone and unnecessary.

The mac 'n cheese was tasty, satisfying, with deep flavors. A thin layer of crispy cheese on top was delightful.

After chatting with the bartender I got a Caesar (a Canadian variant of a Bloody Mary, with clam juice). It was beyond excellent!

Cheerful and attentive servers, pleasant vibe, and reasonably good prices. I'm looking forward to a return visit! More...

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Amazing, must go in Portland. I definitely plan on coming back for my next visit.

Food: 5 stars. The biscuit chicken sandwich, fried oysters poboy, and black berry lemonade was delicious. Not to forget, the cheese grits that come with them. The sausage gravy on the chicken was perfect, not too salty and great proportion.

There is a lot of food, so if not too hungry, I suggest sharing.

We went on Saturday around 1030, and it was a 30 minute wait so not too bad!

Service: regular, nothing special but were nice. More...

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I ate the banana French toast, and it was DELICIOUS!!! I would definitely return here. I want to try more dishes. I promise you will not be disappointed here. Sure it takes a 20 minute wait, but it's well worth it. It can be quite crowded but the service is great and the food is very delicious. More...

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Such great southern food! We usually get hush puppies and/or fried okra, the hush puppies really stand out as being great. The fried chicken, shrimp & grits, and brisket are our usual entrees. Any one of those are so so that's good. Cocktails are good, and they have something like 6 beers on tap. More...

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Screen Door is one of the most popular spots for breakfast/brunch in Portland right now—no matter what day you go, they are full! Best times to go are earlier in the morning to have little to no wait, waited almost an hour on a Saturday, and about 20 minutes on a Wednesday. This is NOT their fault, they make amazing food that a ton of people want to enjoy, so go in ready for this! I’ve had their chicken and waffles, ranked some of the best in Portland, and it’s AMAZING! The pieces of chicken are HUGE, so come ready to eat. A lot. The lemon ricotta pancake things are amazing, especially with the seasonal berry sauce hey jane with them. I also love the candied bacon and biscuits and gravy, which is beyond amazing. Basically, everything is good. Go here. It’s amazing. More...

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We went on a Saturday night, so the wait was about an hour for a table. While that wasn’t great, the food more than made up for it. Every single thing was perfect! So ridiculously good! The drinks were strong, the cornbread was amazing, and the orange chocolate pie was inhaled at breakneck speeds. We appreciated all the vegetarian and vegan options on the menu too. I would go back in a heartbeat, even with the lines lol More...

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The brunch was delicious. I had a maple pecan bacon waffle, which was amazing! The staff was super friendly. The place was pretty busy, but we got seated with no wait time, and I didn't feel like they were trying to rush us out like most breakfast joints. I definitely will be back!

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We loved the down home food here. Great selection of items and even a few vegan options. The fried chicken, brisket and pork collar were all great. We loved them and sides that they came with. We also sampled their local beer options and got few good ones. There are a few to choose from so you should be able to find the ones you like best. We arrived right as they opened on a week day and by 35 min the placed filled up. As we left they had a line waiting. More...

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This was a fun visit. We arrived a half-hour before they opened and we're more toward the front of the block long line.. ..get there early and be prepared to wait for at least an hour. We made our way in and ordered...like getting a golden ticket...totally worth it. We enjoyed the beef hash, and my son had the bananas Foster french toast. The food is really good here but the wait is unbelievable especially in the cold and no heat lamps....that line by the way was still a block long when we left...EARLY folks, first in line if ya can. More...

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This place is amazing, and it has the lines outside to prove it. The restaurant is southern themed soul food dressed up a little. Although everything I have had here on my many visits has been very good, the fried chicken is by far the best. The southern dishes are both authentic and delicious. My friends from the south I have taken here have all stated that it is at least as good as the best places they would have this kind of food back home. If you are willing to battle the line around the corner and the occasional weather in those lines then I encourage you to give this place a try. More...

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Great comfort food and great prices. We had the fried chicken and the brisket. I thought the chicken was excellent but a little too salty. The brisket was very smoky but very good. We started with hush puppies and fried oysters which were both really good. The one big downside to eating here is waiting in the giant line to get inside. If we go back it will be with reservations (you need 6 people to reserve and have to do it well in advance). More...

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So much awesome food! Waited 1 HR 45 min and would do it again. Near by shops to see while you wait. They were very accurate about the wait time. The chicken and sweet potato waffle was excellent and the pecan crusted bacon. The wait staff were really cool. Definitely worth several visits!! More...

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This place is awesome. Split the fried chicken and brisket dinner with my GF and we both loved all the food. Also cornbread was good too. Friendly staff. Hot sauce is made in house and would go so far as to buy a bottle if they sold it. When it opens at 5 pm and it is packed by 5:30 pm: It has to be good More...

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Great place! The portions are really well served for a good price!
The waiter was top notch! Super friendly and recommended the special, rock fish that was delicious!
It gets really busy, we waited for about 40 minutes and had a table on the outside bit which is covered and have heaters above every table so it’s not too bad!
I would definitely go back there, it’s worth waiting for it! Very good southern food! More...

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Incredible food, friendly staff and skilled bartenders. Cute but causal inside. Parties of 6+ can call ahead, which I recommend doing to save time. The wait can be long but once you try their offerings, you will see why. Had the Brandy Milk Punch, coffee, and Bananas Foster French Toast, all of which I highly recommend. More...

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The hype is well earned. The chicken is delicious, potatoes were amazing, and the colored greens are out of this world. Only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the gravy. If you like your comfort food this place is worth your time. More...

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Unreal food...best Creole food I've had outside of New Orleans! Got to taste good from my own dishes as well as the person I was with. ..we could not say good enough things about this restaurant. Was a bit on the loud side with so many people, I guess that is to be expected. Decor is great. Funny and great customer service. You WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED!!! More...

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I've been here twice (while visiting from Vancouver, Canada) and I never regret it. The wait is usually long but it's for a good reason. Last time we just went across the street to the Matador for a drink while we waited.

Get the chicken and waffles! So delicious!! This is a hot spot on the east side and you gotta try it! More...

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AMAZING food and even better service. Belly up to the bar and have Coley take care of you. Highly recommend the fried chicken and brisket. And, the screen door share plate so you can try more sides. And, the banana pecan pie situation is TO DIE FOR. 100% go to this place. Now. And, you're welcome. More...

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Great place to eat fried chicken, yes please! Although watch out for the front door! On a sunny day you can walk right into it. .. Its a screen door, but there’s like no warning ANYWHERE. I mean great food guys but come on, how are we suppose to know 5 stars. More...

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This place is absolutely fantastic. Atmosphere is nice, and the food is great. I personally ordered their signature dish, the waffle and fried chicken (see photo attached). The waffle was ok, but the chicken was the best I have ever tasted. Their biscuits and gravy is also fantastic, and their coffee is rather good. Warning, this place has a 30+ minute wait all day long, so be prepared. More...

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We stopped in for dinner on a beautiful Saturday night here in Portland. And if you haven't guessed it by reading other reviews, this place is popular, so expect a wait. We arrived a little past 7 and were seated close 8PM, but that's not bad considering other local places that might have up to a 2 hour wait. That aside, I'll be up front... if you're looking for an intimate dining experience, this is not the place for you. It has an open floor plan, and there is little privacy as the tables are within inches of each other. Had a hard time conversing with my wife - it was that loud. Moving on, the food and service were both awesome. Our waiter, Brian, was solid. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. Probably the best waiter we've had in the last year at least. Food seemed pretty authentic. I tried the catfish, and it was similar to what I had when I lived in Atlanta. Good stuff. All in all, this place is worth visiting. Try to get a seat out on the patio - probably worth the extra wait on a sunny day. We'll definitely pop again to see if we can hit the 5-star experience. More...

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Although there was a wait outside on the sidewalk, every time the sun tour opened it smelled absolutely delicious. It just felt up the anticipation. Food was delicious portions were huge. Make sure you get the lemon curd fritters. We ate family style the only way to go. More...

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I finally sucked it up and waited in line to try Screen Door. It was FANTASTIC. Plan to wait no less than an hour and grab a cup of coffee to help with the wait. I had the chicken n waffles and added the praline bacon to it. It was delicious. I also had to try the biscuits and gray because that is my go to breakfast dish. But I must say, when you have something like praline bacon chicken n waffles right next to it, it just doesn’t stand a chance! Not to say it wasn’t good because it was! We also had the brisket hash and the special eggnog cocktail. Well worth the wait. More...

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Great atmosphere and delicious comfort food!

The staff was really friendly. We are visiting from Houston, TX and this was a spot recommended by a friend who lived locally.

On a Wednesday at noon, the wait was not too bad. Waited for about 15 mins.

Chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits are a MUST!!! More...

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YUM. Everything was so good. I had an apple cider which was to die for. And you can never go wrong with the chicken and waffles. The price for the amount of food is insane. And the wait is so long that you can leave and do some shopping then come back to be seated. Just don't be too long! More...

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Love this place! I go to Portland once a year and always make an effort to visit this place. The fried chicken dinner is the best fried chicken I've ever had. My wife always gets the brisket. The brisket is so tender and juicy, you can separate it with a butter knife. The portions are massive and the price is decent. The service is always friendly, prompt and professional. This place is like a well oiled machine! Because this place is exceptional, expect long ways to get in. I tried making reservations but they only take them for parties 6 or more for brunch at 9am or for dinner between 5 and 6pm. More...

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