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Mother's Bistro & Bar
212 SW Stark St
Portland, OR 97204
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Dinner Menu
Soups, Starters, Small Plates
Belles Chicken Noodle Or Matzo Ball Soup
- Cup $3.95
- Bowl $6.95
Soup Of The Day
- Cup $3.95
- Bowl $6.95
Pierogi
$7.95
hand-made potato-filled dumplings, topped with sauteed onions & sour cream
Hummus Plate
$7.95
a dip of garbanzo beans, garlic, & sesame, served with sliced tomatoes, spicy chili paste, kalamata olives & pita bread
Dungeness Crab Cake
$6.95
with creole mustard sauce & housemade cole slaw
Grilled Portabella Mushroom
$6.95
with organic field greens
Three Sliders
$11.95
mini versions of our favorite sandwiches, served on a potato roll, pulled pork honey bbq sauce & swiss cheese, burger with cheddar & caramelized onions, crab cake with cole slaw & tartar sauce
Chopped Liver
$6.95
like pate my mothers recipe made with slowly sauteed chicken livers & onions, served with assorted crackers
Fried Ravioli
$8.95
ricotta cheese-filled, sprinkled with herbs & spices, topped with parmesan cheese & served with tomato basil sauce
Fried Calamari
$9.95
crispy calamari served with a sweet & sour garlic sauce
Hummus & Greek Salad Combo
$8.95
the best of both worlds
Irish Nachos
$8.95
roasted red potatoes sauteed with bacon, caramelized onions & a touch of cream, topped with melted cheddar cheese, sour cream & green onions
Salads
Greek Salad
tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese & red onions on a bed of lettuce tossed with celery, dill, green onions & red wine vinaigrette (contains anchovy)
- S $6.95
- L $8.95
Mexican Chopped Salad
julienne leaf lettuce, grilled marinated chicken breast, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cheddar cheese & crispy tortilla strips, with honey-lime vinaigrette, topped with cotija cheese
- S $7.95
- L $11.95
House Salad
$5.95
organic field greens with cranberries, feta cheese, sunflower seeds & red onions, lightly tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
mixed leaf lettuce tossed in a lemon, anchovy & garlic dressing, topped with parmesan cheese & house-made croutons
- S $6.95
- L $8.95
- Add Grilled Chicken Breast $3.00
- Add Grilled Wild Salmon $4.95
Cobb Salad
$10.95
red leaf & romaine lettuce, grilled chicken breast, sliced egg, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese & bacon, with side of blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, thousand island, poppy seed or honey mustard dressing
Entrées
Chicken & Dumplings
$14.95
slow-stewed chicken (mostly white meat) with herbed dumplings
Cascade Natural Beef Pot Roast
$18.95
natural boneless beef short ribs braised over four hours, served with a rich & velvety gravy, smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Mom’s Meatloaf & Gravy
$16.95
made with all-natural “painted hills” ground beef & sautéed aromatic vegetables, served with gravy, smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Carlton Farms Pulled Pork
$14.95
slow-cooked natural pork topped with country gravy, served with smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Carlton Farms Pork Loin Medallions
$16.95
tender slices of pan-seared pork, simmered with beer & caramelized onions, served with smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Mother’s Macaroni & Cheese Du Jour
varying pastas & preparations
Roasted Free-range Chicken
$16.95
half a natural chicken served with pan juices, smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Fish Of The Day
the freshest local seafood please ask about today’s preparation
$15,000 Dungeness Crab Cakes
$18.95
panko-breaded cakes filled with local crab, green onions, celery & bacon, pan-fried & served with creole mustard sauce, cole slaw & matchstick potatoes
Vegan Stir Fry, Two Ways
tofu & vegetables (peppers, onions, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, green onions) stir-fried with your choice of thai green curry sauce or gluten-free ginger-soy sauce, served with jasmine rice
- $12.95
- Substitute Chicken Breast For Tofu $2.00
Steak Frites
$19.95
grilled st. helen’s beef rib-eye steak topped with maitre d’hotel butter, served with made-from-scratch french fries & sautéed spinach
Sides
Sauteed Spinach
$3.95French Fries With Spicy Aioli
$3.95Mashed Potatoes
$3.95Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables
$3.95Plate Of Three (3) Sides
$12.95Cheddar Cheese Macaroni & Cheese
$6.95Macaroni & Cheese Du Jour
- 1/2 Price Plus $1.00
Mother’s Desserts
all our desserts are made in-house, from scratch, with the best butter & cream, using local fruit whenever possible. to keep life interesting, we change many of our desserts daily, so please refer to our special menu cards for descriptions
Pie Of The Day
$6.95
served with ice cream where appropriate or with a delicious sauce. please inquire; could be banana cream, pecan, apple
Dessert Du Jour
$6.95
varying daily could be an upside down cake, shortcake, always sweet and delicious
Crème Brûlée
$6.95
a rich creamy vanilla custard, topped with “burnt” sugar
Brownie Sundae Du Jour
$6.95
varying kinds of brownies, topped with housemade ice creams & sauces
Devil’s Food Cake
$6.95
moist chocolate cake topped with a thick chocolate ganache frosting
Crisp/cobbler Of The Moment
$7.50
local seasonal berries and/or fruits baked with different toppings, served warm with vanilla ice cream
Assorted Sorbets
$5.95
three scoops of our own home made sorbets, varying daily
Ice Cream Sundae
house-made hot fudge with three scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, topped with whipped cream
- $5.95
- Add Toasted Pecans Or Walnuts $1.00
Assorted Mini Cookies
- 4 For $1.00
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
7:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
8:00am - 2:30pm
About Us
chosen ''restaurant of the year by portland's willamelte week ''best comfort food'' best brunch and best lunch spot by citysearcb and one of america's top restaurant bargains'' by food and wine magazine mother's bistro & bar serves up slow cooked food in the heart of downtown portland.