Screen Door - Pearl District

Name: Screen Door - Pearl District
Address: 1131 NW Couch St, Portland, OR, United States, 97209
Telephone: (503) 542-0882
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

242 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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Walk-in's always welcome! Screen Door is a restaurant that presents itself as a love letter to the American South and the revival of regional cooking. Each day, the restaurant receives natural, local organic meats and produce from nearby vendors. The inclusion of regional Pacific Northwest ingredients into a menu of dishes developed in the south has created a unique flavor profile in Screen Door's menu. Many of Screen Doors dishes draw their inspiration from Louisiana and the Cajun cooking that's found there. These include our world-famous fried chicken, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, smoked andouille chicken gumbo and fried okra. Other items, like the house-smoked beef brisket and braised pork shoulder, come straight from the state of Texas. The rest of the South is well represented as well with a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, chicken and waffles, crispy fried oysters and a pimiento cheese & sausage biscuit sandwich with a fried egg and cheddar grits.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 79 times today

Experiences are available.

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(503) 542-0882

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Soul food
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 9:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 542-0882
Website
https://screendoorrestaurant.com/pearl-district/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Nicole Mouton
Catering
Large party take out available.
Private party facilities
Private event space available, please call for more information.

Location
1131 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97209
Neighborhood
Pearl District
Cross street
NW 11th Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
NW 11th and Couch Southbound, Stop ID 10756 - Streetcar NS Line, Streetcar B Loop.<br />NW 10th and Couch Northbound, Stop ID 10770 - Streetcar NS Line, Streetcar A Loop.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner
Feb 10 - Feb 14, 2023
Special Valentine's Menu Available for all Dinner Services Friday 2/10/23 thru Tue 2/14/23 Join us for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner! We’re celebrating with a special menu which includes Shrimp Cocktail $14, Smoked Pork Rillette $12, and a Frisee and Fennel Salad $8 as appetizers; Cola Braised Beef Short Ribs $36, Seared Black Cod $32, and Wild & Cultivated Mushroom and Leek Cornbread Pudding $24 as mains; and a Dark Chocolate Pot de Creme $11 or Red Velvet Layer Cake $12 for dessert. Additionally, we will continue to offer our regular dinner menu. You can order items from the specialty menu a la carte or as a coursed dinner for $65 per person.

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What 242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Portland / Oregon
Great for brunch
Portland / Oregon
Most Booked
Portland
Great for brunch
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harleys
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, good size portions. Flavors are great. Tables are close together and noise level is high but we’ll worth it!
MM
MMMM
Portland
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Chicken Dinner was amazing! The “don’t tell me what to do” cocktail was soooo yummy.
M
Michele
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first visit to Screen Door in the Pearl - and it did not disappoint. We arrived before our reservation and they were able to seat us. Service was good, food was delicious, and portions, generous. Loved being able to park right under the restaurant and within walking distance to Portland Center Stage at the Armory.
j
jvf41
Portland
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time in this restaurant, very nice environment and exceptional service, good food, what's not to like! We will be back....
H
Herpibness
Portland
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really busy, staff did a great job getting everyone their meals in time for a mass exodus of the restaurant in time for the theater. Delicious food, maybe the best mashed potatoes I’ve ever had.
TT
TTMM
Portland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience4
It was busy, and they may not have enough trained staff. This was a meal before a play at the Armory. When I asked about the 50% off on desert (due to attending the play), server had no idea and did not really care. We ordered anyway and the pie was delicious. When I asked about the parking situation under the restaurant, the host really knew nothing about it and in fact gave incorrect information (you pay at a kiosk, not upon leaving the garage). My wife loved her meal, I got indigestion.
c
cdp1276
Portland
78 reviews
vip
2.0
78 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience2
Service was pretty bad. Couldn’t keep water filled, barely checked on us, couldn’t open our bottle of wine, lost the cork after asking twice for it. Tables next to us were cleaned by throwing all the table scraps on the floor close to our feet. Just kinda gross dirty diner feel. Won’t return!!
M
Mary
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! Fried chicken tasted great and the mashed Pototoes were so tasty and buttery! Yum, Yum
a
allihearts
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a lovely dinner at the Screen Door's Pearl District location. The service was outstanding and the food was incredible. Highly recommend this spot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always a fun family dining experience at Screen Door… It’s our fave casual dining restaurant near our home in the Southwest Hills. Our kids love the hush puppies, mac-n-cheese, collard greens and fried chicken. But, everything is delicious; especially the cocktails!
n
northernglinda
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining for dinner with friends, gathering with a group, special occasions. Great food, charming service, welcoming atmosphere! Love this place!
A
Ajnielsen
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We LOVE Screen Door!! The food is always good and the atmosphere is amazing too!
KM
KimM
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice waitress.
JL
JaniL
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oh, my goodness, the BEST food!!! Reasonable prices as well.
MN
MomsNightOut
Portland
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Brunch was good. It would be nice to segregate the reservation line from the walk-in line.
ER
EdwinR
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The beet salad was amazing.
JP
JP73
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food and great service. Very noisy, crowded, and no street parking nearby. Plan extra time. We always have to wait for a table, even with a reservation and it's always busy so it takes a while to get your order.
p
platinummyr
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food was fantastic. We had a reservation but we were a couple minutes late due to parking. We had to wait several minutes to be seated. It was very loud, difficult to hold a conversation unfortunately. Seems like the location needs more sound dampening.
G
Gourmo
Portland
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience1
Too bad Screen Door doesn't do anything about the uncomfortable sound level. It's all hard surfaces so the noise is deafening with people trying to talk over one another. A few soft surfaces or sound baffles would go a long way. It really makes an otherwise very good dining experience much less enjoyable.
A
Aaron
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic night out! I had been to the original eastside location and was delighted to discover there was a westside location! Food was delicious and service was friendly and prompt. Tough to compete with the ambiance of the eastside, but this location was warm and welcoming and very comfortable.
BP
BoricuainPDX
Portland
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Slow service but likely due to staffing problems
F
Foodies
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our breakfast! As always the food was delicious and the service is great. Food came quickly!:)) We are glad that now they take reservation. We used to come when they did not accept reservation and it was a turn off to have to wait for an hour or so. We lost appetite!
LC
LizC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Expensive and the menu wasn’t the same as one I have been to before. Disappointed.
r
rudolphb
Portland
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Southern as good as it gets in the NW. Shrimps and oysters-especially the fried oysters were great. Even made us a cocktail that used to be on the menu.
BE
BobE
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Screen Door provides great food, great service and wonder ambience. The Fried Oysters, Collard Greens and chicken dinner were perfect.
KM
KristinM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chicken dishes were amazing. Thanks for the suggestion, Micah!
LS
LaurieS
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy coming here! The food is consistently delicious and the ambiance is delightful.
CD
CorneliusD
New Mexico
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I tried multiple appetizers and entrees and I have to say every dish was on point. Elevated southern cuisine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The whole family enjoyed a sunset by brunch. Exceptional menu, food, drinks and service. And love the vintage shabby chic decor in a modern setting.
MA
MariahA
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was New Year’s Eve so pretty busy and service was a little slow, but we’ve been before and it was perfect that time
RR
Rdy4Rain
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had friends in from out of town for NYE, Started with craft cocktails and hush puppies. Everyone found delicious food and the space is warm and comfy with a lively vibe, it was the perfect start to our night out and came in right around $200 including a 20% tip. Not bad at all for the quality of food and 2 drinks each for 4 people!
EB
ElizabethB
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So yummy! We were in town for the Brandi Carlile show (AMAZING) and had New Year’s Eve dinner here. Food was incredible! Every. Single. Bite! It was a great way to the start of our New Year’s Eve plans. Thank you!
s
safeman
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Perfect chicken as usual and outstanding Mac n cheese!! Prices have really jumped up!! Chicken dinner was $17 before pandemic, $24 now. Not good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was amazing. Food was delicious. As were the drinks. We will definitely be back. Get the hush puppies
B
Bill
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We went on a Friday night, although packed, the wait for our meal was reasonable. Our server Alec was fast, friendly, and anticipated our needs. The chicken & waffles are our favorite and are always amazing!
SS
SavvySarah
Portland
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed Screen Door! Nice vibe, though quite noisy. Our server was perfect and thought of everything! The four of us shared the pimiento cheese and boiled peanuts for appetizers and both were delicious. My brother and I loved our Sazeracs - made just right - and my sister in law loved her Hurricane. We ordered the Fried Chicken dinner and oh my goodness was it fantastic. If I’d known how huge the portions were, my husband and I could have split an order. I’m not too sad that I have leftovers though! My brother loved the Jambalaya and my sister in law was very happy with her chicken tenders. Those collards and mashed potatoes with gravy were outstanding too! We were way too stuffed to order dessert but next time we’ll know!
AV
AnaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the ease and flow of this location and the food was delicious!!!
GL
GabrielL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You definitely need a reservation to avoid a long wait time.
K
penaltyKill
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The screen door is hands down one of the best brunch places in portland. The service is always great and the food and ambiance is just excellent. Looking forward to eating there again soon.
C
Cori
Portland
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! Yummy food! Make sure you make a reservation prior.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Screen Door - Pearl District using the Order Online button. Screen Door - Pearl District also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Screen Door - Pearl District also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 542-0882.

Screen Door - Pearl District is rated 4.8 stars by 242 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.