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The Country Cat Dinnerhouse and Bar

4.4
4.4
703 Reviews
$30 and under
American
**WE DO NOT RESERVE ALL OF OUR TABLES TO ALLOW FOR WALK-IN CUSTOMERS. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT TO FIND OUT OUR AVAILABILITY.**
At The Country Cat Dinner House & Bar, American craft cooking is truly at its prime. The cozy, soulful restaurant is nestled in southeast Portland’s Montavilla neighborhood. The seasonally focused menu represents the best local offerings from surrounding markets ranging from ranch-direct meats to produce freshly picked from neighboring farms. Adam and Jackie Sappington have blended their talents as Chef and Pastry Chef to create this family-driven and community focused eatery.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch: Daily: 9:00am - 2:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

  • Phone number

    (503) 408-1414

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Adam Sappington

  • Private party facilities

    The Calico Room provides intimate private dining for all occasions with décor featuring cream colors and dark wood, with full audio/visual equipment, in a 1,200 square foot space.

  • Private party contact

    Jenn Wilson: (971) 303-1841

  • Neighborhood

    Southeast Portland

  • Cross street

    SE 80th

  • Parking details

    There is off-street parking in the back of the building as well as street parking surrounding the restaurant.

  • Public transit

    Trimet Busline #15

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 703 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. TomG

    Portland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last day at the Country Cat on Stark, we’ll miss you!
  2. HaroldH

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2019

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Sadly, I had the most disappointing martini (tasting more of water than gin). And a signature dish for the Country Cat, a pork chop, was over cooked.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Unfortunately it is closed
  4. DotK

    Portland

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2019

    overall3food2service1ambience1
    Since they are closing, the employees all seem to have short-timers syndrome and the service, food and cocktails were mediocre at best. Too bad, it used to be a favorite.
  5. Xxxx

    Portland

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love, love, love the fried chicken. We are so sorry this place will be closing.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ll miss you, Country Cat! You’re one of a kind!
  7. bobby

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Sorry to see the place is closing, it certainly was packed when we dined Saturday evening.
  8. StephanieA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Everything was AMAZING except it was a very hot day. It wasn't anybody's fault. Wish you'd stay open....
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Went for my wife’s birthday and everything was great. Really loved the snapper fish and chips and the chicken fried steak. Good service and a lively atmosphere. So sad they are closing soon.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Always enjoy the meal there. Everyone seated at the same time so it always noisy and slow service for 9am on Sunday. Otherwise everything is awesome.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The restaurant is small, but they do an excellent job of managing the people. Spots to eat at the bar and outside. Food was fantastic; collard greens, mashed potatoes and fried chicken were the best I have had. The chicken fried steak and pork chops - phenomenal. Great food experience
  12. JackieM

    Portland

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2019

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Service was very slow. We were told that it was because they were busy; however, several tables were empty. Not their normal level of customer service!
  13. AngelaH

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Country Cat is hands down one of the best restaurants in Portland. The food is always fresh, cooked to perfection, and delicious. Service is friendly, atmosphere is fun and bubbly, price is appropriate for the amount and quality of food.
  14. casualfoodie

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great fried chicken and gravy. Fantastic service. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable.
  15. NaomiG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were planning a surprise and asked for special help in putting extra decor on our appetizer. They were more than happy to help us out! So grateful.
  16. SarahH

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Love that they take reservations. Service was excellent.
  17. IssaquahDad

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Extremely noisy. Took forever for our food to come out. Food was great. Service very good as well.
  18. EricaT

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Service was friendly and prompt - our server was the real star of the visit! The food and cocktails were outstanding as well. Our group of 6 was seated at a roomy table next to a window which provided nice light and people-watching along Stark! The only downside of this visit was the noise level. I have visited before and don't remember it being this hard to hear normal table conversation. There were several others seated near us who were not particularly loud but I did notice the background music was more noticeable. Perhaps the volume was cranked a little more that evening. All in all it was a nice visit and we will be back!
  19. SherryG

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2019

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Nice they took reservations. Very busy too many tables per waitress, they looked VERY irritated to give coffee refills. Brunch cinnamon rolls and bacon outstanding.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great! Loved everything!
  21. kimberlyM

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was comfort and worth every calorie! A must try!!!
  22. PeterH

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Food and service were great. The AC was not working so it was way to hot in the dining area. Very uncomfortable.
  23. MrsK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had Saturday brunch and it was excellent! The food was great! It is quite noisy here, as the restaurant is fairly small. That would be my only complaint that I couldn't hear anyone at the table other than the one I was sitting right next to. Drinks were great! The bacon was exceptional! Would definitely go here again!!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Wonderful food and service.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Parents visiting
  26. SCP2013

    Los Angeles

    190 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    190 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2019

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    usually a great meal the food at the airport is better than the restaurant
  27. JimC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The salmon was delicious and the service was excellent!
  28. Katz

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My burger was great! The ketchup was very unpleasant though, it tasted like tomato soup rather than ketchup. Everything else was a delight.
  29. DaveC

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Having seen them on Diners Drive Ins and Dives and the rave reviews, we decided to drive down from Seattle for dinner. They opened at 5:00 with a line of about a dozen people already there our excitement grew. The service was good and staff very plesant. We ordered the skillet fried chicken(very good) and two orders of the Whole Hog. Unfortunately both orders of Whole Hog were over cooked, making them dry and tuff. I would like to try them cooked properly, I believe it would be a great dish. We had four different desserts and all were delicious. Will give it a second chance if in the area.
  30. MichelleN

    Portland

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything was good although I wished the coating on the CFS would of stayed on once you cut it. Other than that, was very good! Thanks!
  31. Hollyo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Food is amazing. Staff is great.😊 wish I could go here every day for a meal
  32. RobinT

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Favorite special occasion restaurant!! The fried chicken is my absolute favorite dish.
  33. windpig

    Portland

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were better than ever, and I was happy to note that the sound level was much lower than in years past.
  34. Yummy

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food at Country Cat is consistently good but it’s the practical and professional waitstaff who stand out. They’re efficient, friendly, not fussy. . . Just damn good at keeping things running smoothly!
  35. MarkF

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Country Cat is one of our faves! Great food, easy location, and the service is AMAZING! I try to order something different every time I'm there, and I'm never disappointed.
  36. 4heich

    Portland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great Brunch for a larger group. Will go again soon!
  37. BlairL

    Portland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Went with friends and had a nice, easy time with great food.
  38. NaomiT

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food in a comfortable, friendly, casual atmosphere.
  39. KatieD

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great meal
  40. JustinD

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place, I take my family here any time I get the chance!

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Google Map for The Country Cat Dinnerhouse and Bar

7937 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215-2341

Additional information

  • Cross street

    SE 80th

  • Neighborhood

    Southeast Portland

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch: Daily: 9:00am - 2:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    There is off-street parking in the back of the building as well as street parking surrounding the restaurant.

  • Public transit

    Trimet Busline #15

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Adam Sappington

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (503) 408-1414

  • Private party facilities

    The Calico Room provides intimate private dining for all occasions with décor featuring cream colors and dark wood, with full audio/visual equipment, in a 1,200 square foot space.

  • Private party contact

    Jenn Wilson: (971) 303-1841

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