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With a birthday party of 5, we ate dinner at Screen Door this past week (8/06). We had heard a new Southern restaurant was open and we went to check it out. We met the owner when we came through the door. He greeted us warmly, wanted to know how we heard of them and seated us immediately at a large table. I shared my Louisiana heritage with him and he with me. We talked about foods, brand names and the difficulty of getting the ""right"" red beans in Portland. He brings in ""Camillia brand"" red beans from New Orleans. They are worth a try. We didn't order the red beans and rice, but he sent out a taste and we all agreed, they were very good.\r
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Everyone started with appetizers, fried oysters, fried green tomatoes and the sweet onion soup. We were delighted. The fried foods were fresh, crispy and not at all greasy. We passed them around, every bit was eaten. \r
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Our entire party ordered the fried chicken dinner with mashed sweet potatoes and and extra side. Delicious! Most had collard greens, one had the baked mac 'n cheese, both were well received. Everyone ate with relish and agreed the food was very very good. \r
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The soundtrack was too a delicious gumbo of Louisiana artists, one after the other. From a Louisiana-raised person, although a Portlander for the past 16 years, the music was as good as the food.\r
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I am not sure what the previous reviewer's Mama's kitchen produced, but the delicious foods, wonderful scents and spotlessly clean open cooking space certainly reminded me of my Mother's house. She lives in Louisiana still! If you want some great food, and excellent service, give the Screen Door a try.\r
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It is a little spendy for every day, but if you crave a little Louisiana in your life, we recommend you have a meal at Screen Door.
Pros: Nice people, nice food, wonderful service.
Cons: A little too expensive (maybe half orders?) Really wish there was a creaky screen door!
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