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Mother's Bistro & Bar

(503) 464-1122
  • 212 Sw Stark St, Portland, OR 97204
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  • American ,  American (New) ,  Breakfast
  • $$$$$
(503) 464-1122
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Eggs
    Except for the biscuit breakfast, all egg dishes are served with whole wheat toast & breakfast potatoes (unless potatoes included in dish) egg whites or tofu available upon request add $1.00.
    • Two Eggs, Any Style $7.95

    • Grilled Portabella Mushroom Scramble $10.95

      Grilled portabellas marinated in garlic, olive oil & balsamic vinegar, scrambled with eggs, fresh sauteed spinach & asiago cheese.

    • Omelet Du Jour

      a three egg omelet filled with fresh & seasonal goodies, please inquire. p/a

    • Mike's Special Scramble $10.95

      Served with prosciutto ham, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes, basil & provolone cheese.

    • Stuffed Frittata $10.95

      Open-faced omelet with bacon, cheddar cheese & potatoes, topped with sour cream & green onions.

    • Biscuit Breakfast $10.95

      Homemade buttermilk biscuits topped with country sausage gravy, served with two eggs any style.

    • Pork Apple Sausage & Cheddar Cheese Scramble $10.95

      Eggs scrambled with pork apple sausage & cheddar cheese.

    • Migas $9.95

      eggs, corn tortillas, jack cheese, onions & peppers, scrambled together, topped with chipotle sour cream, salsa & green onions.

    • Greek Frittata $11.95

      An open-faced omelet with fresh spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese & kalamata olives.

    • Wild Salmon Hash $14.95

      Served with leeks, potatoes & a touch of cream, served with two eggs any style.

    • Tofu Hash $10.95

      Served with onions, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms & potatoes with swiss, cheddar, jack or provolone cheese add $1.50.

  • From The Griddle
    • Breakfast Nachos $8.95

      Roasted red potatoes sauteed with bacon, caramelized onions & a touch of cream, topped with melted cheddar cheese, sour cream & green onions.

    • Buttermilk Pancakes $7.95

      Two made-from-scratch fluffy pancakes. Add bananas, pecans, walnuts or chocolate chips $1.00 each.

    • Belgian Waffle $6.95

      Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside. add fresh fruit or fruit compote p/a, add whipped cream $1.00, add scoop vanilla ice cream $1.50.

    • Crunchy French Toast $8.95

      Thick slices of challah (egg) bread, dipped in cornflakes & grilled golden brown.

  • Other Yummy Delights
    • Bob's Red Mill Oatmeal $5.95

      slow-cooked with brown sugar & cream (whole, low-fat or skim milk also available). add raisins, bananas, pecans or walnuts $1.00 each.

    • New York's H & H Bagel & Cream Cheese $4.95

      true new york bagels, choice of sesame, poppy seed, plain or everything.

    • House-Cured Lox Platter $156.95

      Our very own lox, served with cream cheese, red onion, capers, tomatoes & toasted n.y. bagel.

    • Fresh Fruit $4.95

  • Sides
    • Egg $1.95

    • Toast $1.95

    • Ham $4.95

    • Roasted Potatoes $3.95

    • Yogurt $1.95

    • Salsa $1.95

    • Pure Maple Syrup $2.95

    • Pork Apple Sausage $3.95

    • Honey-Cured Bacon $3.95

  • Soups/ Starters
    • Belle's Chicken Noodle Or Matzo Ball Soup $3.95

    • Hummus Plate $7.95

      A dip of garbanzo beans, garlic & sesame served with sliced tomatoes, spicy chili paste, kalamata olives & pita bread.

    • Pierogi $7.95

      Hand-made potato-filled dumplings, topped with sauteed onions & sour cream.

    • 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.

    • Soup Of The Day $3.95

    • Fried Ravioli $8.95

      Ricotta cheese-filled, tossed 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.

    • Chopped Liver $6.95

      Like pate my mother's recipe made with slowly sauteed chicken livers & onions, served with assorted crackers.

    • Hummus & Greek Salad Combo $8.95

      The best of both worlds

  • Salads
    • Greek Salad $6.95

      tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese & red onion on a bed of lettuce tossed with celery, dill, green onions & red wine vinaigrette (contains anchovy).

    • Mexican Chopped Salad $10.95

      julienne leaf lettuce, grilled marinated chicken breast, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cheddar cheese & crispy tortilla strips, with honey-lime vinaigrette, topped with cotija cheese.

    • House Salad $5.95

      organic field greens with cranberries, feta cheese, sunflower seeds & red onions, lightly tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Caesar Salad $6.95

      mixed leaf lettuce, tossed in a lemon, anchovy, olive oil & garlic dressing, topped with parmesan cheese & house-made croutons. add grilled chicken breast $3.00, add grilled wild salmon p/a.

    • 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.

  • Classic Salads
    Served on a bed of poppy seed-dressed greens or as a sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce.
    • Tuna Salad $8.95

      Served with red onion, celery, pickle & mayonnaise.

    • Faith's Chicken Salad $8.95

      Served with toasted pecans, grapes, poppy seeds & celery.

  • Hot Sandwiches
    Sandwiches served on fleur de lis or portland french bakery bread, with pasta salad & a pickle (except where noted) nearly everything is made from scratch-even our mayonnaise (with pasteurized egg yolks) substitute made-from-scratch french fries for pasta salad $2.50 substitute house salad for pasta salad $3.50.
    • Benny's Chicken $9.95

      Marinated & grilled chicken breast, topped with melted cheddar cheese, on a potato roll with spicy mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion & crispy tortilla strips.

    • Dungeness Crab Cake $12.95

      Our $15,000 crab cakes filled with green onions, celery & bacon, pan-fried & served on a potato roll with house made tartar sauce, leaf lettuce & cole slaw, served with french fries.

    • Grilled Ham & Swiss Panini $8.95

      Shaved ham on grilled country bread with melted swiss cheese & stone ground mustard mayonnaise. add sliced tomatoes $1.00.

    • Grilled Portabella Mushroom $8.95

      On a grilled potato bun with organic field greens, tomatoes & sun-dried tomato mayonnaise. Add provolone cheese $1.00.

    • Carlton Farms Pulled Pork Sandwich $8.95

      Slow-cooked natural pork on a ciabatta roll with caramelized onions, swiss cheese & honey-mustard barbeque sauce, served with french fries.

    • "Painted Hills" Beef Burger $9.95

      Grilled all-natural 1/3 pound burger on a potato bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato & red onion, served with french fries. add cheddar, swiss, provolone, jack $1.00 bacon $1.95.

    • "Painted Hills" Beef Meatloaf $8.5

      All natural beef meatloaf on white or whole wheat bread with mayonnaise, lettuce & tomato.

    • Mother's Reuben $8.95

      slow-cooked corned beef brisket (or turkey) on grilled country bread with melted swiss cheese, sauerkraut & thousand island dressing.

  • Cold Sandwiches
    • Chopped Liver $7.95

      like pate my mother's recipe made with slowly sauteed chicken livers & onions, on toasted challah (egg) bread with lettuce, tomato & red onion.

    • Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast $8.95

      house-roasted turkey breast, swiss cheese, dijonnaise, lettuce & tomato on white or wheat bread.

    • Veggie Sandwich $7.95

      lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, cheddar cheese, toasted walnuts & mayonnaise on whole wheat bread.

    • Ham & Cheese Sandwich $7.95

      thinly sliced ham & swiss cheese on white or wheat bread, with dijonnaise, lettuce & tomato.

    • "Painted Hills" Roast Beef Sandwich $8.95

      thinly sliced house-roasted beef, cheddar cheese, horseradish mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato & red onion on a poppy seed kaiser roll.

    • Soup & Salad Or Soup & Sandwich $8.95

      cup of soup with 1/2 a meatloaf, chopped liver, turkey, ham, veggie, tuna or chicken salad sandwich, or house salad.

  • Entrees
    • Cheddar Cheese "Macaroni & Cheese" $10.95

      varying pastas (gluten-free rice pasta available upon request, please allow 20 minutes & add $1.00) with a simple, yet cheesy sauce.

    • Mother's "Macaroni & Cheese" Du Jour

      varying pastas & preparations (gluten-free/ vegetarian available). p/a.

    • Vegan Stir Fry, Two Ways $11.95

      tofu, peppers, onions, broccoli, eggplant, mushrooms & zucchini, stir-fried with your choice of thai green curry sauce or ginger tamari sauce, topped with jasmine rice, carrots & green onions. substitute chicken breast for tofu $2.00.

    • Fish Du Jour

      fresh local seafood, varies daily. p/a.

  • Soups/ Starters/ Small Plates
    • Belle's Chicken Noodle Or Matzo Ball Soup $3.95

    • 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.

    • $15,000 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.

    • Soup Of The Day $3.95

    • Chopped Liver $6.95

      like pate my mother's 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 $0.95

      crispy calamari served with a sweet & sour garlic sauce.

    • Hummus & Greek Salad Combo $8.95

      the best of both worlds!

    • Irish Nachos $0.95

      roasted red potatoes sauteed with bacon, caramelized onions & a touch of cream, topped with melted cheddar cheese, sour cream & green onions.

  • Salads
    • Greek Salad $6.95

      tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese & red onions on a bed of lettuce tossed with celery, dill, green onions & red wine vinaigrette (contains anchovy).

    • Mexican Chopped Salad $7.95

      julienne leaf lettuce, grilled marinated chicken breast, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cheddar cheese & crispy tortilla strips, with honey-lime vinaigrette, topped with cotija cheese.

    • House Salad $5.95

      organic field greens with cranberries, feta cheese, sunflower seeds & red onions, lightly tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Caesar Salad $6.95

      mixed leaf lettuce tossed in a lemon, anchovy & garlic dressing, topped with parmesan cheese & house-made croutons. 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.

  • Mother's Signature Dishes
    • Chicken & Dumplings $14.95

      slow-stewed chicken (mostly white meat) with herbed dumplings.

    • "Cascade Natural" Beef Pot Roast $18.95

      natural beef 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 & sauteed aromatic vegetables, served with gravy, smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

  • Entrees
    Put some meat on your bones!
    • Carlton Farms Pulled Pork $14.95

      slow-cooked natural pork topped with country gravy, served with smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

    • Mother's Macaroni & Cheese Du Jour

      varies daily?please inquire (p.s. can always be made vegetarian). p/a.

    • Fish Of The Day

      the freshest local seafood?please ask about today's preparation. p/a.

    • Vegan Stir Fry, Two Ways $12.95

      tofu & vegetables (peppers, onions, broccoli, eggplant, mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, green onions) stir-fried with your choice of thai green curry sauce or ginger soy sauce, served with jasmine rice. substitute chicken breast for tofu $2.00.

    • 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.

    • Roasted Chicken $16.95

      half a natural chicken served with pan juices, smashed red potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

    • $15,000 Dungeness Crab Cakes $18.95

      served with creole mustard sauce, cole slaw & matchstick potatoes.

    • Steak Frites $19.95

      grilled rib-eye steak topped with maitre d'hotel butter, served with made-from-scratch french fries & sauteed spinach.

  • Sides
    • Sauteed Spinach $3.95

    • French Fries With Spicy Aioli $3.95

    • Mashed Potatoes $3.95

    • Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables $3.95

    • Plate Of Three (3) Sides $12.95

    • Cheddar Cheese Macaroni & Cheese $6.95

    • Macaroni & Cheese Du Jour $1

      1/2 price plus.

  • Loose Leaf Teas - Black Teas
    A pot of tea in the afternoon or after a meal - the ritual of measuring the leaves, pouring the hot water, taking in the aroma while it brews, straining the infusion ? can be the essence of comfort. We offer many different loose leaf teas & infusions brewed to order, to yield a rich, flavorful cup, with wonderful body & aroma.
    • Russian Morning $3.5

      very full body, smooth.

    • Supreme English Breakfast $4.5

      rich, balanced, traditional blend.

    • Yunnan $3.5

      medium body, smooth.

    • Bouquet De Fleurs $4.5

      a hint of eight citrus aromas.

    • Earl Grey Supreme $4.5

      the richest earl we've found.

    • Passion Fruit $4

      wonderful bouquet.

    • Mango $4

      subtle yet distinct fruit.

    • Black Currant $4

      deep, rich berry undertones.

    • Decaffeinated Earl Grey $4.5

      ceylon with natural bergamot.

    • Decaffeinated Orange Pekoe $4

      no caffeine, yet the depth of flavor is intact.

  • Loose Leaf Teas - Green Teas
    • Gunpowder $3.5

      tiny rolled leaves, slightly smoky.

    • Sencha $4

      traditional daily Japanese tea.

    • Jasmine $4.5

      beautifully scented, subtle nuances.

    • Moroccan Mint $4.95

      the real thing, made with green. gunpowder tea & fresh mint.

  • Loose Leaf Teas - Herbal Teas
    • Spiced Plum $3.25

      deep, rich spicy fruit flavor.

    • Chamomile $3.25

      pure flowers, a calming favorite.

    • Verveine (Lemon Verbena) $3.25

      whole leaves?citrus undertones.

    • Strawberry Kiwi $4

      from austria?chunks of fruit.

    • Mango Fruit $4

      bold tropical flavors with bits of dry mango.

    • Fresh Mint $3.5

      fresh spearmint leaf infusion.

  • Loose Leaf Teas - Bags
    • Assorted Tazo Blends $2.25

    • Russian Morning $3.25

      the richest bagged tea we've found. packed in a real muslin bag.

    • Russian Evening $3.25

      less caffeine than other teas, in a real muslin bag.

  • Fresh-Roasted Coffee
    Our coffee beans come from portland's own.
    • Stumptown Coffee Roasters

      they provide us with the freshest, most unique coffees, roasted daily in small batches.

    • Mother's Blend

      this blend focuses primarily on high grown latin american coffees roasted to a perfect balance. this coffee's medium body, low acidity and sweet, clean finish, make it perfect for any time of the day.

    • Decaffeinated House Blend Coffee $2.25

      this water-processed blend is perfect for anyone looking for all the flavor but none of the caffeine. this blend of high grown latin american & indonesian coffees is mild, sweet & full of body.

    • Espresso $1.95

    • Cappuccino $2.95

    • Latte $2.95

    • Mocha $3.5

    • Flavored Syrups $0.5

      hazelnut, vanilla, caramel, almond, cherry, strawberry, raspberry & sugar-free vanilla & hazelnut.

  • French Press Coffees
    • 1-Person French Press $3.5

      (yields 12 ounces).

    • 2-Person French Press $6.95

      (yields 32 ounces).

    • Ethiopia Tega & Tula (Organic)

      the aroma of fresh apricot & black tea leaves with a complex flavor array of transparent stone fruit juices, toasted sugar & distinct bergamot tea.

    • Holler Mountain Organic Blend (Fair Trade)

      a 100 percent certified organic blend of indonesian and latin american coffees, notable for its balance of acidity, body, & sweet aroma.

    • Guatamala Finca El Injerto (Direct Trade)

      floral notes of sage blossom are met with complex fruit tones of ruby red grapefruit & blood orange, tied together with a viscous, maple syrup-like sweetness.

    • Ethiopia Wondo

      hibiscus aroma is followed by ripe red fruit flavors of raspberry, red currant & red cherry, finishing with notes of black tea.

    • Trapper Creek Decaf

      (swiss water process, organic). organic & fair trade decaffeinated coffee, that's slightly sweet with a medium body.

  • Other Hot Beverages
    • Hot Chocolate $3.5

    • Hot Apple Cider $3.5

    • Oregon Chai Latte $3.5

  • From The Fountain
    • Soft Drinks $2.25

      coke, diet coke, sprite, diet sprite, ginger ale. free refills.

    • Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea $1.95

    • Perrier Sparkling $2.5

      or panna non-sparkling mineral water.

    • Chocolate Or Vanilla Milk Shake $4.95

    • Milk $2.5

    • Chocolate Milk $2.95

  • Juice Bar
    • Fresh Squeezed Orange Or Grapefruit Juice $3.5

    • Fresh Pressed Apple Cider $2.95

    • Cranberry, Pineapple Or Tomato Juice $2.5

    • Smoothie Of The Day $4.95

    • Fresh-Made Lemonade $2.5

    • Fresh-Made Strawberry Lemonade $2.95

  • Mom Menu - Breakfast/ Lunch
    • Chilaquiles $9.95

      fresh-fried corn tortillas simmered in new mexico red chile sauce & scrambled with house-made chorizo sausage & eggs, topped with cotija cheese & red onions, served with a side of black beans.

  • Mom Menu - Lunch/ Dinner
    • Southwest Chopped Salad $0.95

      shredded romaine lettuce with roasted corn-off-the-cob, black beans, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions & crispy tortillas tossed with a roasted poblano pepper, cilantro & lime dressing.

    • Southwest Chopped Salad - Avocado $1.25

    • Southwest Chopped Salad - Grilled Chicken Breast $3

  • Mom Menu - Dinner
    • Tamales De Elote $13.95

      (fresh corn tamales- vegetarian platter) two hand-made tamales filled with fresh corn-off-the-cob, jack cheese & masa harina (corn flour), served with black beans & rice.

    • Chicken & Red Chile Enchiladas $14.95

      fresh corn tortillas layered with pulled chicken, cheddar cheese, new mexican red chile sauce & yellow onions, topped with shredded lettuce, sour cream & green onions, served with a side of black beans & rice.

    • Pork Pozole Rojo $14.95

      (new mexico red chile pork & hominy stew) slow-stewed carlton farms pork shoulder, hominy (maize kernels) and new mexico red chiles, with garnishes of onion, oregano, lime, shredded cabbage, tortilla strips & avocado, served with fresh corn tortillas.

  • Mom Menu - Dessert
    • Vanilla Flan $6.95

      egg custard baked with vanilla bean & a caramel "lining".

  • Desserts
    All our desserts are made in-house from scratch, with pure butter & cream, using local fruit whenever possible.
    • Pie Of The Day $6.95

      could be coconut cream, key lime, white chocolate, banana cream, blueberry,

    • Dessert Du Jour $6.95

      a rotating creation from our pastry chef could be a delcious pudding, a delightful cake or a delectable pastry.

    • Creme Brulee $6.95

      a rich creamy vanilla custard topped with "burnt" sugar.

    • Brownie Sundae Du Jour $6.95

      varying kinds of brownies, topped with house made ice creams & sauces.

    • Devil's Food Cake $6.95

      moist chocolate cake topped with a thick chocolate ganache frosting.

    • Seasonal Fruit Crisp/ Cobbler $7.5

      with varying toppings, served warm with vanilla ice cream.

    • Assorted Sorbets $5.95

      three scoops of our own home made sorbets, varying daily.

    • Ice Cream Sundae $5.95

      house-made hot fudge with three scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, topped with whipped cream. add toasted pecans or walnuts $1.00.

    • Assorted Mini Cookies $1

      4 for.

    • M.O.M Dessert

      varies monthly. please inquire. p/a.

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