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Mother's Bistro & Bar

American$$
  • Comfort Food
  • Breakfast & Brunch
  • Downtown
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Mon Closed; Tue 5-9pm; Wed-Thu 9am-2pm & 5-9pm; Fri-Sat 9am-2pm & 5-10pm; Sun 9am-2pm

  • 121 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
  • 503-464-1122
  • Last verified:
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Overhead view of Mother's Bistro & Bar signature dishes including macaroni, pot roast, meatloaf, and chicken & dumplings

Menu

Breakfast

  • Lox Platter$22.00

    House-cured salmon, cream cheese, red onion, capers, tomatoes, toasted bagel

  • Two Farm Fresh Eggs$12.00

    Cooked to order, roasted potatoes, whole wheat toast (bacon, ham, or sausage add $6)

  • Buttermilk Biscuits & Sausage Gravy$19.00 / $11.00 half

    Housemade biscuits, two eggs cooked to order

  • Greek Frittata$20.00

    Open-faced three-egg omelet, spinach, feta, kalamata olives, tomatoes, garlic, roasted potatoes, whole wheat toast

  • Lorraine Frittata$21.00

    Open-faced three-egg omelet, bacon, caramelized onions, swiss, sour cream, roasted potatoes, whole wheat toast

  • Three Little Pig Scramble$19.00

    Bacon, ham, pork apple sausage, cheddar, roasted potatoes, whole wheat toast

  • Grilled Marinated Portabella Scramble$21.00

    Sauteed spinach, asiago cheese, roasted potatoes, whole wheat toast

  • Migas$20.00

    Jack cheese, onions, peppers, corn tortilla strips, chipotle sour cream, housemade salsa, green onions, roasted potatoes, whole wheat toast

  • Omelet du Jour$20.00

    Three eggs, chef's creation, roasted potatoes, whole wheat toast

  • Wild Salmon Hash$21.00 / $12.00 half

    Leeks, potatoes, cream, two eggs cooked to order, whole wheat toast

  • Tofu Hash$19.00

    Tofu, onions, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, spinach, mushrooms, garlic, whole wheat toast (add egg $2.50, cheese $3, vegan available)

  • Corned Beef Hash$20.00 / $11.50 half

    Onions, potatoes, spinach, horseradish cream, two eggs cooked to order, whole wheat toast

  • Breakfast "Nachos"$14.00

    Roasted potatoes, bacon, caramelized onions, cream, cheddar, sour cream, green onions (add egg $2.50)

  • Buttermilk Pancakes$14.00 / $8.00 half

    Two scratch-made fluffy pancakes

  • Belgian Waffle$10.00

    Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside

  • Crunchy Challah French Toast$12.00 / $7.00 half

    Corn-flake dipped, grilled golden brown

  • Bob's Red Mill Slow-Cooked Oatmeal$12.00 / $7.00 half

    Brown sugar, cream (milk alternatives available)

  • Toasted Bagel & Cream Cheese$7.00

    Sesame, plain, or everything

  • Fresh Fruit$10.00 bowl / $8.00 cup / $5.00 side

Breakfast Sides

  • One Egg$2.50
  • Two Eggs$5.00
  • Country Ham Steak$10.00
  • Pork Apple Sausage$7.00
  • Honey Cured Bacon$7.00
  • Roasted Potatoes$6.00
  • Housemade Salsa$3.00
  • Avocado$3.00
  • Tomato$3.00
  • Toast$4.00
  • Gluten-Free Toast$6.00
  • Housemade Buttermilk Biscuit$4.00
  • English Muffin$3.00
  • Peanut Butter$2.00
  • Greek Yogurt$4.00
  • Pure Maple Syrup$2.50 / $4.00
  • Sausage Gravy$4.00

Breakfast Add-Ons

  • Pecans or Walnuts$4.00
  • Chocolate Chips$3.00
  • Raisins$3.00
  • Dried Cranberries$3.00
  • Banana$3.00
  • Whipped Cream$4.00
  • Housemade Vanilla Ice Cream$4.00

Breakfast Libations

  • Steph's Bloody Mary$10.00

    House-infused pepper & jalapeno vodka, secret bloody concoction (add bacon $1.50)

  • Spicy Maria$10.00

    House-infused jalapeno & cilantro tequila, secret bloody concoction

  • Screwdriver$10.00

    House-infused orange vodka, fresh-squeezed orange juice

  • Greyhound$10.00

    House-infused grapefruit vodka, fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice

  • Elderflower Sparkler$10.00

    St. Germain liqueur, sparkling wine, lemon twist

  • Persephone$9.00

    Moscato d'Asti, pomegranate juice

  • Acinum Prosecco$8.00 glass / $32.00 bottle

    Veneto, Italy, NV

  • Mia Dolcea Moscato d'Asti$8.00 glass / $32.00 bottle

    Piemonte, Italy '18

  • Mimosa / Momosa$8.00 (8oz) / $14.00 (16oz)

    Sparkling wine, fresh-squeezed orange juice, dash strawberry syrup

  • Grimosa / Big Pink$8.00 (8oz) / $14.00 (16oz)

    Sparkling wine, fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice

  • Bellini$9.00

    Fresh peach puree, peach schnapps, sparkling wine

  • Aperol Spritz$9.00

    Aperol liqueur, prosecco, rocks, orange twist

Lunch - Starters

  • Pierogi$15.00

    Handmade potato dumplings, sauteed onions, sour cream

  • Fried Zucchini$15.00

    Batter-dipped, parmesan cheese, tomato basil sauce

  • Irish "Nachos"$14.00

    Roasted potatoes, bacon, caramelized onions, cream, cheddar, sour cream, green onions

  • Hummus & Pita$15.00

    Tomato, cucumber, red chili paste, kalamata olive

  • Mom's Chopped Chicken Liver$13.00 / $7.50 half

    Like pate, crackers

  • Housemade Buttermilk Biscuits$7.00 (two) / $14.00 (four)

    Whipped butter & housemade strawberry jam

Lunch - Soups & Salads

  • Soup du Jour$12.00 bowl / $8.00 cup
  • Belle's Matzoh Ball Soup$12.00 bowl / $8.00 cup
  • Chicken Noodle$12.00 bowl / $8.00 cup
  • Cup of Soup & Salad$18.00

    Belle's matzoh ball, chicken noodle, or soup du jour; house salad

  • Classic Caesar Salad$14.00 / $8.00 half

    Romaine, parmesan, housemade garlic croutons

  • Grilled Chicken Breast Cobb Salad$19.00
  • Chopped "Wedge" Salad$16.00
  • Mexican Chopped Salad$18.00
  • Greek Salad$16.00
  • House Salad$12.00

Lunch - Sandwiches

  • Ham & Swiss Panini$17.00
  • Grilled Marinated Portabella$18.00
  • $15,000 Dungeness Crab Cake$20.00
  • Corned Beef Reuben$19.00
  • Chicken Quesadilla$14.00
  • Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast$17.00
  • Benny's Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast$19.00
  • Grilled Natural Beef Burger$18.00
  • Mom's Meatloaf$16.00
  • Mom's Chopped Chicken Liver$16.00
  • Half Sandwich & Cup of Soup or Salad$18.00

Bistro Bowls

  • Chicken or Vegan Tofu Stir-Fry$21.00

    Onions, peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, carrots, green onions, choice of soy-ginger or coconut green curry

  • Grilled Wild Salmon$23.00

    Broccoli, carrots, sesame seeds, green onions, chili-soy sauce

  • Mediterranean Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Breast$21.00

    Chopped Israeli salad, chickpeas, kalamata olives, feta, tzatziki drizzle

Dinner - Entrees

  • Five-Hour Braised Pot Roast$29.00

    Red wine gravy, smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable

  • $15,000 Dungeness Crab Cakes$35.00

    Green onions, celery, bacon, creole mustard sauce, coleslaw, shoestring potatoes

  • Chicken Fried Chicken$28.00

    Spiced buttermilk brined Cascade Natural breast, country gravy, smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables

  • Mom's Meatloaf & Gravy$28.00

    Natural ground beef, smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable

  • Chicken & Dumplings$25.00

    Slow-stewed chicken, herb dumplings

  • 10-Oz Hand Cut Steak Frites$38.00

    Grilled rib-eye, maitre d'hotel butter, housemade french fries, sauteed spinach

  • Double Down$29.00

    Choice of two half portions: chicken & dumplings, macaroni & cheese, five-hour braised pot roast, mom's meatloaf & gravy

  • Fish Of The DayMarket Price

    Today's local catch

  • Grilled Natural Beef Burger$18.00

    Housemade sesame bun, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, mayonnaise, housemade french fries

Signature Macaroni & Cheese

  • Classic Macaroni & Cheese$16.00 / $9.50 half

    Creamy cheddar sauce

  • Macaroni & Cheese of the DayMarket Price

    Chef's creation

Sides

  • Sauteed Spinach$6.00
  • House Salad$9.00
  • Seasonal Vegetable$6.00
  • Housemade French Fries & Spicy Aioli$7.00
  • Coleslaw$4.50
  • Smashed Potatoes$6.00
  • Crudites with Buttermilk Dip$8.00
  • Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese$9.00
  • Choice of Three Different Sides$20.00

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

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