Mother's Bistro & Bar American

Mother's Bistro & Bar Menu

(503) 464-1122
212 Sw Stark St, Portland, OR 97204
$$$$$

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
4.95-6.95

$Sides


Egg
$1.95-2.95
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
$3.95-6.95
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
$3.95-6.95
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
$6.95-9.95
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
$6.95-8.95
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
$8.50
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
$3.95-6.95
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
$3.95-6.95
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
$6.95-8.95
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
$7.95-11.95
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
$6.95-8.95
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
1.00
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
$3.50
very full body, smooth.
Supreme English Breakfast
$4.50
rich, balanced, traditional blend.
Yunnan
$3.50
medium body, smooth.
Bouquet De Fleurs
$4.50
a hint of eight citrus aromas.
Earl Grey Supreme
$4.50
the richest earl we've found.
Passion Fruit
$4.00
wonderful bouquet.
Mango
$4.00
subtle yet distinct fruit.
Black Currant
$4.00
deep, rich berry undertones.
Decaffeinated Earl Grey
$4.50
ceylon with natural bergamot.
Decaffeinated Orange Pekoe
4.00
no caffeine, yet the depth of flavor is intact.

$Loose Leaf Teas - Green Teas


Gunpowder
$3.50
tiny rolled leaves, slightly smoky.
Sencha
$4.00
traditional daily Japanese tea.
Jasmine
$4.50
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
$4.00
from austria?chunks of fruit.
Mango Fruit
$4.00
bold tropical flavors with bits of dry mango.
Fresh Mint
3.50
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
$3.50
Flavored Syrups
0.50
hazelnut, vanilla, caramel, almond, cherry, strawberry, raspberry & sugar-free vanilla & hazelnut.

$French Press Coffees


1-Person French Press
$3.50
(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
$3.50
Hot Apple Cider
$3.50
Oregon Chai Latte
3.50

$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
$2.50
or panna non-sparkling mineral water.
Chocolate Or Vanilla Milk Shake
$4.95
Milk
$2.50
Chocolate Milk
2.95

$Juice Bar


Fresh Squeezed Orange Or Grapefruit Juice
$3.50-4.95
Fresh Pressed Apple Cider
$2.95-4.95
Cranberry, Pineapple Or Tomato Juice
$2.50
Smoothie Of The Day
$4.95
Fresh-Made Lemonade
$2.50
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
3.00

$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
$7.50
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
$1.00
4 for.
M.O.M Dessert
varies monthly. please inquire. p/a.

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