
I have been doing an incredibly bad job about keeping up on this blog. I can barely keep my head above water the last couple weeks and both my blogs have suffered because of it. BUT August appears to be less involved so I will be throwing myself into my blog…I promise. I already made a huckleberry BBQ sauce that I will be putting with some pulled pork. Yum.
When we went to Portland I did a little research before we left about where to eat. Mother’s Bistro and Bar kept popping up on people’s places to go. When I looked it up it had two things going for it. Number one, comfort food, which I know my picky husband would eat. Number two it was very close to the hotel we were staying at. Works for me.

We went early, around 5:30 and boy I was glad we did. When we got there it was not that busy but by the time we left there were plenty of people waiting to get in. And after eating there, I know why. My husband went for the ultimate in comfort food, Swedish Meatballs, which he enjoyed immensely. I went for a Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Cheese Soup that had me licking the bowl clean.

I went for an appetizer of Fried Calamari with Sweet and Sour Garlic Sauce. The garlic sauce was a little too spicy for me(I am a wimp) so I ended up eating it with their homemade marinara sauce.

And most importantly was dessert. There was my favorite starring at me on the menu…key lime pie. It did not disappoint in any way.

Mother’s Bistro and Bar
212 Sw Stark Street
Portland OR 97204
Telphone: (503) 464-1122

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July 30, 2008 at 5:49 am
Joelen
Great review and if the food tasting anything like how gorgeous your pictures are, I wish I were in Portland to check it out!
July 30, 2008 at 8:54 am
Linda
I’m so glad this place still exists. I went years ago. I have to plan another trip to Portland soon!
July 30, 2008 at 10:06 am
Jen Yu
Now you are making me want to go to Portland just to eat that fare. I could have a little of that calamari, and pie, and soup and…
July 30, 2008 at 2:54 pm
cindy
you are keeping up this blog about at about the speed i am able to get to reading blogs these days! (it’s a great blog) the place looks very nice…i love the high ceiling and chandelier. that key lime pie looks delicious, it is one of my favorite pies too!
July 30, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Mrs. L
They would have had me with the Cauliflower and Cheddar Cheese Soup! But after seeing the Swedish Meatballs, yum! Another place to put on my list to visit up north!
July 30, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Elle
Looks like a real find. The soup sounds so good. I love key lime pie, too…especially with whipped cream and a nice pool of raspberry coulis. Hope you liked Portland…did you get to Powell’s?
July 31, 2008 at 4:55 am
Jenny
Everything there looks good.
July 31, 2008 at 6:01 pm
HoneyB
Awesome looking menu. I have never had calamari, but that photo makes me want to try – and I bet I would like the sauce…it looks delish!
August 1, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Lynn
It looks like a beautiful place. I love the high ceiling and wood floor. I’ll have to try it out on my next stop in Portland. After Powell’s, of course.
August 2, 2008 at 4:19 pm
kellypea
Jeez. I swear I’ve picked up some calories on that food. Sounds heavenly. And although I don’t agree that you’re a “wimp” for not wanting the garlic, I can’t believe you don’t like it. I wear it behind my ears. Here’s to an August where you can deal with both your blogs. It’s tough, isn’t it?
August 3, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Mary
I wish my mom cooked like that. She’s a terrible cook. And yes, I’m adding this to the list of places to go if I ever get out in that area!
August 10, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Amy
This sounds perfect! We’re heading down to Portland in a week.
August 10, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Jaime
beautiful photos! i guess you sat at a table near the window to get those nice shots
August 18, 2008 at 8:02 am
Bellini Valli
Dessert is always very important. So many places make it nothing special at all. It looks like you found a real treasure in Portland:D
August 30, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Kathryn
I took my sister here for her bridal luncheon. It was fantastic! I’m from NY and had researched like crazy to find the “perfect” place to take her. This did not disappoint! I had the breakfast fritatta for my entree, the cream of mushroom soup to start, and the banana nut bread pudding for dessert. All of it was fantabulous!! I highly recommend this to anyone that is looking for a great place to eat in Portland! Oh, and if you are a tea fanatic, they have a great tea list! And great coffee, too! (Can you tell I liked it?!)