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Southern Fried Chicken - Screen Door - Pearl District, Portland, OR

Screen Door - Pearl District

4.8 (783)
$30 and under
Breakfast
1131 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97209

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
Screen Door has been serving up Southern hospitality in Portland since 2006, offering a vibrant take on classic Southern comfort food made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Known for our legendary fried chicken, indulgent brunch, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, we bring the rich traditions of Southern cooking to the Pacific Northwest. With locations on East Burnside and in the Pearl District, we're proud to be a gathering place for both longtime regulars and new visitors alike.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Regional American (Southern), Creole
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:30 am–2:00 pm Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nicole Mouton
  • Catering
    Large party take out available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private event space available, please call for more information.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    Pearl District
  • Cross Street
    NW 11th Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    NW 11th and Couch Southbound, Stop ID 10756 - Streetcar NS Line, Streetcar B Loop.NW 10th and Couch Northbound, Stop ID 10770 - Streetcar NS Line, Streetcar A Loop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Screen Door Pearl Theater Menu!

    Multiple dates available
    Screen Door Pearl is now offering a Theater Menu for guests dining in before a show, game, or event and have limited time. Let us know your time constraints and we’ll keep an eye on the time so you don't have to! We are short walk to Portland Center Stage, PGE Park, and multiple music venues. Let us kick off your plans with a delicious menu and full bar!
    Screen Door Pearl Theater Menu! photo

What 783 people are saying

Screen Door - Pearl District reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Great for brunch

  • Portland

    Great for brunch

  • Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Screen Door - Pearl District offers "excellent food and service," with highlights such as chicken and waffles and praline bacon. The atmosphere is "great," and the staff are "attentive" and "friendly." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity, but the wait is worth it for their "southern-inspired" dishes.

783 Reviews
  1. Tonja

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff were all amazing, so friendly. The food was beyond delicious. The only negative was the table behind us who let their child be excessively loud, but that is not the fault of the staff.
    Screen Door - Pearl DistrictResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the authentic Southern flavors and warm hospitality at Screen Door. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  2. Krissie

    Portland1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We requested a booth under the reservation. When they opened we were nearly first in line and the whole restaurant was empty. The hostess gave only gave us a choice of bar top seating. No option for a table or a booth. The party in back of us were given a booth. That was so frustrating and rude. The hostess had a gray bob with purple highlights. That should of never happened.
    Screen Door - Pearl DistrictResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience with us didn't meet your expectations. At Screen Door, we strive to provide warm hospitality and exceptional service to every guest. Your dissatisfaction with the seating arrangements is concerning, and we'll follow up with our team to understand what happened and how we can improve moving forward. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide the genuine Southern experience you deserve. Our goal is for every guest to feel welcomed and comfortable.

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  3. Amanda

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, chicken and waffles was the star of the show. Great atmosphere. Can’t wait to try more there!
    Screen Door - Pearl DistrictResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your delightful experience with us! We're thrilled you appreciated the authenticity of our Southern cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. Your kind words embody the warmth and comfort we aim to provide through our hospitality and made-from-scratch cooking. We take pride in honoring traditional foodways while using locally sourced ingredients. Your enthusiasm reminds us why we do what we do, and we can't wait to serve you again soon!

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  4. Cydney VIP

    San Francisco78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner after Portland Center Stage matinee. I had quartet of veggies, carrots, smoked mushrooms, fried okra and Brussels sprouts. The Huz had sides of catfish and collard greens. We took half of the veggies home for another day. All dishes were superb, so we were glad we over-ordered. Service and ambiance were flawless, as always. .
    Screen Door - Pearl DistrictResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your delightful experience with us! We're overjoyed to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your meal and found our service and ambiance to be flawless. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience.

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  5. Connor

    Seattle7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A known Portland treasure, this was my wife and I's first visit since moving here 14 years ago. God only knows why it took us so long. My wife ordered a mocktail spritz and the shrimp and grits; I had a grapefruit juice and the chicken and biscuits. Everything was fantastic. The breakfast potatoes may have been the best I've ever had. The sauce on the shrimp and grits was briney like the ocean, a great and bold flavor, even at 9am. The fried chicken was super peppery. We loved everything. Our only disappointment was that our side of praline bacon never arrived... we did not complain because the portions were so significant, we would have only been asking for trouble. We were not charged for the bacon, so no harm no foul I guess. We will be back when we have guests who are looking for a great breakfast place.
    Screen Door - Pearl DistrictResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're so pleased you and your wife finally got to discover what makes Screen Door a Portland treasure. It's truly a joy to welcome new guests and spark that sense of nostalgia and comfort through our authentic Southern cooking. From the bold, briny flavors of our shrimp and grits to the perfectly peppery fried chicken, it sounds like you got a real taste of our made-from-scratch classics. And those breakfast potatoes? We take immense pride in those little crispy, seasoned bites of heaven! We're disappointed to hear the praline bacon didn't make it to your table, but we're glad the generous portions left you more than satisfied. Thank you for your graciousness, and we look forward to having you back again soon!

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  6. Christopher

    Portland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Dinner and the Service was Fantastic. Loved the Chicken Dinner
    Screen Door - Pearl DistrictResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable experience at Screen Door. Our team takes great pride in maintaining the highest standards of Southern hospitality and cuisine. It brings us immense joy to provide our guests with moments of comfort and nostalgia through our authentic offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable visit.

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  7. Richard VIP

    Portland14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great breakfast as usual. Good coffee (dark French roast from Portland Coffee Roasters), fantastic cinnamon roll and excellent scramble and benedict. we had a very nice competent and patient wait person.
    Screen Door - Pearl DistrictResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed a fantastic meal with us. Our team takes great pride in delivering friendly service and ensuring each dish is prepared with skill and care. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for more authentic Southern flavors.

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  8. Pavlos VIP

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always out family’s got to place for brunch! Chicken and waffles, chicken and biscuits, French toast, cinnamon rolls- you can’t go wrong!
    Screen Door - Pearl DistrictResponded on May 12, 2025
    We're overjoyed to hear that your family loves our classic Southern brunch dishes! Thank you for being part of the Screen Door family – we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable meal!

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  9. Joseph

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you've never been then you must go. Their fried chicken dinner is the best!
    Screen Door - Pearl DistrictResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for those kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed your visit and our signature fried chicken. We strive to create a welcoming, homestyle experience with every meal, and it brings us joy knowing we delivered on that promise. We look forward to having you back at Screen Door again soon!

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  10. Andy

    Portland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had family over from CA with two young children. We had reservations and was running behind with getting kids out the door and then traffic over the bridge. We informed them we would be late. They had our seats ready. My niece and family enjoyed their breakfast. Service was awesome and a beautiful day on top of that. Always our favourite place to take family visiting from out of town. Our server remembered us from our last visit. Always a great experience when eating here.
    Screen Door - Pearl DistrictResponded on May 12, 2025
    We're delighted to hear you and your visiting family had such an enjoyable experience at Screen Door. It brings us joy knowing our warm hospitality and authentic Southern fare resonated and created a memorable meal. Thank you for being a loyal guest and for the kind words -- we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

Screen Door - Pearl District offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Screen Door - Pearl District also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 542-0882.

Screen Door - Pearl District is rated 4.8 stars by 783 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Screen Door - Pearl District

1131 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97209

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    NW 11th Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Pearl District
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:30 am–2:00 pm Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Regional American (Southern), Creole
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    NW 11th and Couch Southbound, Stop ID 10756 - Streetcar NS Line, Streetcar B Loop.NW 10th and Couch Northbound, Stop ID 10770 - Streetcar NS Line, Streetcar A Loop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicole Mouton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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