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Mother’s Bistro & Bar
- Restaurants
- Portland, OR
About this business
With the aim of addressing the stark absence of quality restaurants offering home-style food in the area, chef and owner Lisa Schroeder has taken the experience gained at the likes of Le Cirque to create wonderfully fresh, bistro-style cuisine in the light and airy ambiance of this old Irish bank building. Breakfast and lunch menus at Mother's Bistro & Bar offer an excellent array of Northwestern specialties prepared to the highest standards. There is more variation in the dinner menu, with everything from salads to pot roas... read more
Location details
121 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | Closed |
Recommended and worth the wait – Mother's was recommended by our hotel's valet, and we were warned that it would be busy on a Sunday morning. Not disappointed there, as there were probably 25 people waiting ahead of us, but for two, they told us only a 15 min wait, not bad. However, after helping ourselves to the complimentary coffee, we jumped at a chance for two seats at the bar that came up almost immediately. There we were greeted enthusiastically by the busy staff, all who were smiling and had great attitudes while work... read more
Always a favorite for breakfast or brunch! – I read the review below and can honestly say that we have "never" had the issues this person seemed to have! If you look at her other review... she disses even the place she "loves" for the same things she accuses Mother's of doing. We have been to Mother's many times and have always had a good experience! They are busy on weekends, but it's well worth the wait. If they were as bad as that gal's rant... I doubt they'd be so busy with local patrons! We love the "Salmon Hash" and th... read more
Horrible. Should've checked these reviews, first. – After getting several recommendations from friends to check this place out, we decided to go in for brunch on a Sunday. We arrived around 1pm, and waited 30 minutes for a table for 2 (which was fine, it was Sunday brunch at a popular restaurant, after all). Once we were seated, I looked over the menu to see what I could order. I have many food allergies, so sometimes it takes a while to find something I can modify that will work. I asked the server if I could substitute a s... read more
Owner blew it with me! – My husband paid the bill with a credit card and made a huge mistake when he settled the bill. He put $60.00 in the tip line instead of the total line. Sure enough the waiter, after horrible service, didn't say a word. When we got home my husband noticed the mistake and called the restaurant. The person that answered the phone said they would take care of it. The problem was never adjusted. That was the worst and most expensive macaroni I have ever had. Not a very honest place.
BLAND!!! – I came into this place because i heard so much good, but was greatly disapointed with the flavorless food. i ordered the chicken dumplings, and i was bored out of my mind. i know it is a simple dish but geez, for 14 or so dollars, please put some flavor in it. I did like the calamari appetizer, but felt the pieces were so small, that all i was eating was breading. i enjoyed the biscuits before dinner, which luckily filled me up before getting such a bland dish. The pot roast wasnt seasoned all that great, and rath... read more
Bringin food back Old Skool – Who said biscuits and gravy should be restricted to the south? Well, Mother's aint from the south but they got some banging biscuits and gravy, you just wait til u try! Salmon Hash more like Salmon YES....and it only gets better when you order a french press and its brought right to your table and the coffee tastes amazing which just adds to the whole breakfast experience...We also tried lunch here one day- I thought only my MOTHER made meatloaf sandwiches, turns out this Mother does too! And it... read more
Amazing food – Mothers is what I would describe as one of the perfect dining experiences in Portland, if you go on the weekends order the eggs benny I like to add avocado to mine, which has never been a problem. You want it you get it. If you go for lunch the chopped liver is to die for, " if you like chop liver", if not the best thing about Mothers is there is something for everyone, from burgers to salads to eggs and bacon. Just go!
Weak effort and my meatloaf is better than this Mother's – See the review "I didn't know Satan owned a restaurant". That pretty much sums it up. The meatloaf was dry, the owner walks around the place acting like she is better than everyone else and no one in my dining party was impressed. Save yourself some money and cook your "Mother's Bistro" meal at home, it will be a lot more tasty.
I didn't know Satan owned a restaurant – I am a huge foodie and love to eat out with my wife at least 3 days a week and love that since we have moved to Portland 6 years ago we have had many memorable meals all over the city. I normally try to not leave negative reviews as I believe that it is already hard enough to run a successful restaurant in this day and age with all the competition in this city but this place...wow, I don't know where to start. The host walked away the MOMENT we walked in and left us standing there for... read more
Frequently asked questions about Mother’s Bistro & Bar
How is Mother’s Bistro & Bar rated?
Mother’s Bistro & Bar has a 4.6 star rating with 5,384 reviews.
When is Mother’s Bistro & Bar open?
Mother’s Bistro & Bar is closed now. It will open at 4:00 p.m.
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