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Mother’s Bistro & Bar

4.6

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

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
MonClosed
Tue4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wed4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thu4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fri4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sat4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
SunClosed
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16 years ago

I Love this Place! – I have been going here for YEARS and have had great service nearly every time. I look at the reviews below and think...disgruntled ex-employee? I think it's my new 'job' to look at stupid, egregious. arm-chair 'wannabe critic' reviews and comment for real (see my others and there will be more). Mother's is authentic, adorable and real. Lisa, the owner is visible and friendly - she has personally seated me many times. The food is great. Yes, the wait is long for brunch on weekends especially. But get your... read more

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pdxwinefood 
16 years ago

Breakfast and dinner.. ok comfort food. – Been to Mother's dozen times for Bkfast and a few times for dinner. Perhaps, I am jaded, since we love to cook, but their food is good, not outstanding. It's just what it is, home cooking in a downtown spot. Nothing I've ever had there is amazing enough to order twice, nor is it memorable. I am sorry to see a bunch of negative reviews (perhaps once burned?). I would recommend trying this place (you may really like it) if you love comfort food and can't cook. But if you want something... read more

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rorobobo 
16 years ago

Worst food I've ever had!!!!!! – My wife and I were went to mothers with my family. My sister told us that we had to go there because it's her favorite place to eat. I was disapoined when I looked at the menu because the food was basicly things your mom makes at home, meat loaf, mac & cheese, chicken and dumplings, potroast ect. but for a lot of money. When we sat down we got this bald waiter that just had this rude vibe to him. He looked at us like " oh god I have to get these people". It wasen't just me everyone at our tab... read more

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16 years ago

No "comfort" food here – After walking the length of the brewfest and finding the lines for food, way too long, we decided to head up a couple of blocks to find a cool, relaxing restaurant. We happened to park right in front of Mother's Bistro and I mentioned to my husband that I had heard wonderful things about the restaurant. The entrance is a bit confusing, (which door to choose?) and it was empty (are you still open?) We had arrived about 3:00 pm which happened to be when they have a limited menu and only seating in the ... read more

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starmoon 
17 years ago

Laughable – Mother's is famous for being a Portland institution that takes itself way too seriously, and they did not disappoint. We had breakfast reservations for a group made several days in advance. When I showed up that rainy morning, I fiddled with my umbrella at the door as I figured out which door was the entrance. When I stepped inside, the female employee (hostess?) gave me SUCH a stinkeye, I almost laughed out loud. I paid something like $11 for oatmeal with bananas and brown sugar. A bowl of homogenous oatmeal arr... read more

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bobbbbbbbby 
17 years ago

around the world and back to mothers – Heres the deal, mothers makes the best home made eclectic assortment of goodies in the world. Breakfast lunch or dinner is without a doubt first class. Plus While Im eating all this great home made food, I love to flirt with all the cute good looking waitresses. They are tough, educated, and very smart so make sure you know what your saying before you open your mouth. Ive eaten all over the planet and mothers is my home in Portland, while I'm here. Ill be back on the road soon, travelin... read more

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sff00die 
17 years ago

Mother's Day Heaven – My boyfriend and I visited Mother's Bistro & Bar on Mother's day. I was quite shocked when the manager had told me unfortunately they were "reservation only" on Mother's day--I guess I should have anticipated this. HOWEVER, they informed me that although that was the case, they would do whatever it took to get me in. I was quite amazed at the efficiency in which they ran things and we were seated within TEN minutes on a Sunday! Wow...that's service. We had the most amazing food, buttermilk biscuits smoo... read more

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IEatOutMoreThanYou 
17 years ago

Consistently The Best Food, Service, Atmosphere – I LOVE this place. The food is always excellent, and the service is better and friendlier than ANY snooty restaurant in PDX. OK, you can't serve this much food to this many people and be perfect 100% of the time, but the people at Mother's are right on the money more than any other place I've been to in town, or any other town. And I probably do eat at more restaurants than 98% of the population. I know bad. And I know good. And Mother's is GREAT! If anything, the portions ar... read more

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17 years ago

Worst experience in a long time – The bartender didn't listen to a thing I wanted and seemed to charge me and my associates for every little thing. Sometimes in a bar, they don't knit pick like that. Is Mother's going bankrupt or something? The prices for the food are outrageous! I ordered a tiny, tiny speck of basic macaroni and cheese and got charged 8 bucks for it. All of the drinks are $8 and up usually. 

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How is Mother’s Bistro & Bar rated?

Mother’s Bistro & Bar has a 4.6 star rating with 5,427 reviews. 

When is Mother’s Bistro & Bar open?

Mother’s Bistro & Bar is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. 

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