The Original
300 SW 6th Ave., Portland OR 97204
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American
The Original is an electrifying “dinerant” (a cross between the fancy atmosphere of a restaurant but at the affordable prices of a diner) that slides into current trends with ease. Inside patrons will find a warm atmosphere with pop culture posters across the walls mixed with modern architecture and furniture. The key to the Original's success is the social atmosphere. Gather around with friends and family while enjoying an American menu of savory burgers and desserts. In order to keep up with the information age, The Original hosts their entire menu and prices online, in style as well!
Reservations
Business Info
- Address: 300 SW 6th Ave., Portland OR 97204
- Cross Street: SW Oak Street
- Location: Portland - Downtown & Southwest | Downtown
- Cuisine: American | Hamburger | Seafood | Steak |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Available
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | Dinner | Late |
- Parking: Street | Valet Parking |
- Payment Options: VISA |
- Corkage Fee: not specified
- Website: http://www.originaldinerant.com
- Phone: (503) 546-2666
- Features: Full Bar, Sunday Brunch, Late Dining, Happy Hours,
- Occasion: Special Occasion, Trendy / Hip,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM
- Saturday
- 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM
- Sunday
- 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Menus
Breakfast
Griddle
- Buttermilk Pancakes 7.25
- maple syrup, seasonal syrup, house-made honey butter
- Blueberry Pancakes 8.25
- maple syrup, seasonal syrup, house-made honey butter
- Creme Brulee French Toast 7.95
Specialties
- Eggs Benedict 11.25
- ham, english muffin, hollandaise, salad or potatoes
- Breakfast Burrito 11.25
- eggs, pork green chile, braised pork, potatoes, guacamole,cheddar, queso fresco
- Chicken-fried Steak 10.95
- flat iron, country gravy, salad or potatoes
- Egg Sandwich 9.95
- scrambled egg, bacon, biscuit, cheddar, salad or potatoes
3 Egg Omelets and a Scramble
choose salad or breakfast potatoes, toast
- Ham & Cheddar Omelet 9.95
- Tofu Scramble 9.95
- seasonal vegetables
- Denver Omelet 10.95
- ham, peppers, onion, cheddar
- PDX Omelet 10.95
- wild mushrooms, chevre
- Cobb Omelet 11.50
- bacon, tomatoes, avocado, chicken, blue cheese
KwikCombo
- Eggs Any Style 7.95
- 2 eggs, potatoes, choice of toast *Add bacon, ham, or sausage each $2.00
- Eggs & Cakes 9.95
- 2 eggs, potatoes, cakes *Add bacon, ham, or sausage each $2.00
- Biscuits and Gravy 7.95
Sides and Sweets
- Potatoes 3.00
- Ham 3.00
- Toast 2.00
- 2 Eggs 3.00
- Ota Tofu 2.00
- Bacon 3.00
- Sausage 3.00
- Fruit (Seasonal) 3.00
- House Salad 3.00
- Biscuit 2.00
- Braised Greens 2.00
- Pancake 3.00
Lighter Sides
- Steel Cut Oats W/ Fruit 5.95
- House-made Granola, Fruit, Yogurt 5.95
- Cold Cereal 3.00
- Choose from Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Cheerios, Corn Flakes
Drinks
- Coffee 2.50
- Hot Tea 2.00
- Hot Chocolate 3.00
- Latte 3.00
- single $3.00/ double $4.00
- Cappucino 3.00
- single $3.00/ double $4.00
- Espresso 2.00
- single $2.00/ double $3.00
- Juice 3.00
- orange, grapefruit, cranberry, tomato, apple
Brunch Menu
Griddle
- Buttermilk Pancakes 7.25
- maple syrup, seasonal syrup, house-made honey butter
- Blueberry Pancakes 8.25
- maple syrup, seasonal syrup, house-made honey butter
- Fruit Loop Pancakes 8.25
- maple syrup, seasonal syrup, house-made honey butter
- Mac N' Cheese Pancakes 8.25
- maple syrup, seasonal syrup, house-made honey butter
- Creme Brulee French Toast 7.95
- Bacon Waffle 8.50
- Classic Belgium Waffle 6.95
Specialties
- Eggs Benedict 11.25
- ham, english muffin, hollandaise, salad or potatoes
- Breakfast Burrito 10.95
- eggs, pork green chile, braised pork, potatoes, guacamole, cheddar, queso fresco
- Chicken-fried Steak 10.95
- flat iron, country gravy, salad or potatoes
- Egg Sandwich 9.95
- biscuit, cheddar, choice of meat, salad or potatoes
- Poached Eggs & Poutine 10.95
- Chilaquiles 9.95
- pork chile verde, scrambled eggs, avocado, sour cream, cotija cheese
Omeletes and a Scramble
comes with toast, salad or potatoes
- Ham & Cheddar Omelet 9.95
- Tofu Scramble 9.95
- seasonal vegetables
- Denver Omelet 10.95
- ham, peppers, onion, cheddar
- PDX Omelet 10.95
- wild mushrooms, chevre
- Cobb Omelet 11.50
- bacon, tomatoes, avocado, chicken, blue cheese
- Sides 0.00
- toast, tofu, voodoo doughnut, biscuit or braised greens each $2.00/ potatoes, ham, bacon or sausage each $2.00/ eggs, fruit, salad or pancake each $3.00
KwikCombo
- Eggs Any Style 7.95
- 2 eggs, potatoes, choice of toast *Add bacon, ham, sausage each $2.00
- Eggs and Cakes 9.95
- 2 eggs, potatoes, cakes *Add bacon, ham, sausage each $2.00
- Biscuits and Gravy 7.95
Light Sides
- Steel Cut Oats W/ Fruit 5.95
- Housmade Granola, Fruit, Yogurt 5.95
- Cold Cereal 3.00
- choose from Corn Flakes, Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops
Burgers
comes with soup, salad or fries/ upgrade to poutine $2.00
- Hamburger 8.95
- cascade natural beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Turkey Burger 9.50
- lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- House-made Chickpea & Quinoa Veggie Burger 8.95
- lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Deluxe Burger 10.95
- cascade natural beef, fried onions, blue cheese, gruyere
- Grilled Fish 8.95
- what’s fresh, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Grilled Chicken 8.95
- draper valley chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Additions 0.00
- add additional patty $3.00/ bacon $2.00/ avocado $2.00/ egg $2/.00 sauteed mushrooms $1.00/ guacamole $1.00/ caramelized onions $1.00/ cheddar $1.00/ swiss $1.00/ manchego $1.00/ blue cheese $1.00/ gruyere $1.00
Drinks
- Milkshakes 5.95
- choose from Chocolate Malted, Cookies & Cream, Vanilla, Berry or Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Floats 3.95
- Root Beer, Cherry Coke, Strawberry Coke
- House-made Soda 3.00
- Bark Beer, Ginger Mint, Five Flower
- Soda 2.50
- Coke, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Root Beer, Sprite, Strawberry
- Lemonade 3.00
- Iced Tea 2.00
- Juice 3.00
- orange, grapefruit, cranberry, tomato, apple
- Coffee 2.50
- Hot Tea 2.00
- Hot Chocolate 3.00
- Latte 3.00
- single $3.00/ double $4.00
- Cappucino 3.00
- single $3.00/ double $4.00
- Espresso 2.00
- single $2.00/ double $3.00
Lunch
Soup and Salads
- Soup of the Day 3.00
- ask server. cup $3.00/ bowl $5.00
- Chili 3.00
- choose from meaty red chili or pork green chili cup $3.00/ bowl $5.00
- Caesar Salad 4.95
- romaine, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing half $4.95/ full $9.95
- Wildorf 6.95
- greens, apples, walnuts, grapes, celery, romaine, lemon olive oil half $6.95/ full $10.95
- Green Goddess 6.95
- greens, cucumbers, onions, sunflower seeds, egg, avocado, green goddess dressing half $6.95/ full $10.95
- Oregon Salade 6.95
- greens, beets, bartlett pear, hazelnut, chevre, sherry vinaigrette half $6.95/ full $10.95 add: grilled chicken $3.00 / flat iron steak $4.00 / wild salmon $4.00 / grilled shrimp $4.00
- Cobb Salad 8.95
- romaine, bacon, tomato, egg, chicken, avocado, blue cheese, ranch half $8.95/ full $12.95
- Chef Salad 8.95
- romaine, roasted turkey, tomato, egg, smoked ham, cucumber, swiss cheese, thousand island dressing half $8.95/ full $12.95
Sandwiches
comes with soup, salad or fries / upgrade to chili cheese fries or poutine for $2.00
- Reuben 10.95
- pastrami, braised cabbage, gruyere, thousand island, rye
- Grilled Cheese 7.95
- cheddar, gruyere, como bread
- BBQ Brisket 10.95
- greens, ciabatta
- B.L.A.T 10.50
- bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, como bread
- Open-face Turkey Sandwich 10.95
- mashed potatoes, stuffing, como bread, gravy
- Chicken Parmesan 9.95
- fresh mozzarella, ciabatta
- Cuban 9.95
- slow roasted carlton farms pork, ham, swiss, pickles, mustard, toasted demi-baguette
- Oyster Po Boy 9.95
- lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo, crystal sauce, demi-baguette
- Meatloaf Sandwich 9.95
- smoked mozzarella, caramelized onions, ciabatta
- Vietnamese Pork Belly 9.95
- pickled jalepeno, diakon, carrott, cucumber, cilantro, mayo, demi-baguette
- Tuna Melt 9.95
- olive oil-poached oregon albacore, gherkin, mayo, cheddar, english muffin
Entrees
- Fish and Chips 11.95
- beer-battered cod, fries, tartar sauce
- Beef Stroganoff 14.95
- cascade natural beef tenderlion, wild mushrooms, egg noodles
- Chicken-fried Steak 14.95
- cascade natural beef flat iron, country gravy, rapini
Burgers
Comes with soup, salad, or fries/ upgrade to poutine or chili cheese for $2.00
- Hamburger 8.95
- cascade natural beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Turkey Burger 9.50
- lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- House-made Chickpea & Quinoa Veggie Burger 8.95
- lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Deluxe Burger 10.95
- cascade natural beef, fried onions, blue cheese, gruyere
- Chili Cheeseburger 10.95
- cascade natural beef, red chili, cheddar
- Grilled Fish 8.95
- what’s fresh, lettuce, tomato, shallot aioli, onion, sesame seed bun
- Grilled Chicken 8.95
- draper valley chicken, lettuce, tomato, shallot aioli, onion, sesame seed bun
- Patty Melt 9.95
- cascade natural beef, caramelized onions, swiss cheese, grilled rye - add additional patty $3.00/ bacon $2.00/ avocado $2.00/ egg $2.00/ sauteed mushrooms $1.00/ guacamole $1.00/ caramelized onions $1.00/ cheddar $1.00/ swiss $1.00/ manchego $1.00/ blue cheese $1.00/ gruyere $1.00
Fries
- Chili Cheese Fries 8.75
- french fries, chili, cheddar
- Poutine 7.50
- french fries, cheese curds, gravy
Daily Dog
1/2 lb. angus beef hot dog. Comes with fries, soup or salad. $7.95
KwikCombo
CHOOSE 2: 1/2 salad (CAESAR, WALDORF, GREEN GODDESS, OREGON), bowl of soup + biscuit, or 1/2 sandwich (GRILLED, CHEESE
B.L.A.T, TUNA MELT) For $9.95
Drinks
- Milkshakes 5.95
- Choose from Chocolate Malted, Cookies & Cream,Vanilla, Berry, Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Floats 3.95
- Root Beer, Cherry Coke, Strawberry, Coke
- House-made Soda 3.00
- Bark Beer, Ginger Mint, Five Flower
- Soda 2.50
- Coke, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Root Beer, Sprite, Strawberry
- Iced Tea 2.00
- Lemonade 3.00
- Stumptown Coffee 2.50
Dinner Menu
Inspired by American supper clubs of the 30s and 40s and diners of the 50s, we are Portland’s downtown destination for all-day elevated food and drink. Our chef, BJ, works closely with local farmers and ranchers to produce seasonal American cuisine with flavors and textures unique to the Pacific Northwest. We honor the past as we listen in on the pulse of Portland’s modern tastes.
Appetizers
- Scallop Ceviche 8.95
- local heirloom melon, habanero, tortilla chips
- B.L.T Deviled Eggs 4.95
- nueske’s bacon, frisee, heirloom tomato
- Chicken & Ham Fritters 5.95
- romesco
- Heirloom Tomato 8.95
- compressed watermelon, watercress, red onion, feta, sherry
- Dungeness Crab Cake 10.95
- local cherries, avocado
- House Made Sausage 8.95
- braised cabbage, mustard
- Chicken Wings 8.95
- brined, smoked, fried
- Fried Cheese Curds 6.95
- green tomato jam
- Cattail Creek Lamb Meatballs 6.95
- sofrito, olives, grilled baguette
- B.J.’s Grandma’s Perogie 6.95
- short rib, caramelized onion
- Cheese Board 11.95
- today’s selection of artisan cheeses, fruit, baguette
Salads
- Caesar 9.95
- romaine, parmesan, croutons, dressing
- Waldorf 10.95
- greens, apples, walnuts, grapes, celery, lemon vinaigrette
- Green Goddess 10.95
- greens, cucumber, red onion, sunflower seeds, egg, avocado, green goddess dressing
- Cobb 10.95
- romaine, bacon, avocado, tomato, egg, blue cheese, ranch
- Oregon 10.95
- greens, prairie creek beets, pear, hazelnuts, chevre, sherry vinaigrette
- Additions 0.00
- grilled chicken $3.00 / flat iron steak $4.00 / wild salmon $4.00 / grilled shrimp $4.00
Entrees
- Sonoma Artisan Duck Breast 16.95
- creamed corn, ricotta gnocchi
- Fish Of The Day 0.00
- what’s fresh, grilled or sautéed, fingerling potatoes, rapini. For price ask server
- Original Meatloaf 15.95
- mashed potatoes, local vegetables, brown gravy
- Smoked Diver Scallops 18.95
- sweet corn succotash, cranberry beans, chorizo, crayfish
- Kobe Top Sirloin 21.95
- caramelized onion-goat cheese gratin, spinach-golden raisin-pine nuts
- 72-hour beef brisket 15.95
- chipotle bbq sauce, brown butter- braised greens, mac ‘n’ cheese
- Pot Roast 16.95
- spaetzle, heirloom carrots, jus
- Draper Valley Fried Chicken 16.95
- asparagus-heirloom carrot slaw, biscuit, truffle honey
- Chicken Parmesan 16.95
- fresh mozzarella, parmesan fondue, bucatini
- Farmer Pasta 14.95
- today's preparation
- Beef Stroganoff 14.95
- cascade natural beef tenderloin, wild mushrooms, egg noodles
- Double-cut Carlton Farms Pork Chop 17.95
- fried green tomatoes, heirloom tomato-bacon relish
- Chicken-fried Steak 14.95
- cascade natural beef flat iron, rapini, mashed potatoes, country gravy
- Additions and Sides 0.00
- house salad $4.00 / cup of soup $3.00/ sides of any of the above entree accompaniments are available ala carte $3.00
Burgers
Comes with soup, salad or fries / upgrade to poutine or chili cheese fries for $2.00
- Cascade Natural Cheeseburger 9.95
- choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Deluxe Burger 10.95
- cascade natural beef, fried onions, blue cheese, gruyere
- Draper Valley Grilled Chicken Breast 8.95
- lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Turkey Burger 8.95
- lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- House-made Chickpea & Quinoa Veggie Burger 8.95
- lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Grilled Fresh Fish Filet 8.95
- lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Additions 0.00
- bacon $2.00 / avocado $2.00 / egg $2.00 / sautéed mushroom $1.00 / guacamole $1.00 / caramelized onions $1.00/ cheddar $1.00 / manchego $1.00 / blue cheese $1.00 / feta $1.00 / gruyere $1.00 / swiss $1.00
Late Night
Really Early Breakfast
- Buttermilk Pancakes 7.25
- Blueberry Pancakes 8.25
- Biscuits & Gravy 7.95
- house-made biscuits with country gravy
- Eggs Any Style 9.95
- two eggs, potatoes, choice of toast, choice of meat
- Breakfast Burrito 10.95
- eggs, pork green chile, braised pork, potatoes, guacamole, cheddar, queso fresco
- Ham & Cheddar Omelet 9.95
- served with potatoes
- Cobb Omelet 11.50
- bacon, tomatoes, avocado, chicken, blue cheese, potatoes
- The Widow Maker 14.50
- eggs, pancakes, potatoes, bacon, ham and sausage
Late Dinner
- Cobb Salad 10.95
- romaine, chicken, bacon, tomato, egg, avocado, blue cheese, ranch
- Hamburger 8.95
- cascade natural beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Turkey Burger 9.50
- lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- House-made Chickpea & Quinoa Burger 8.95
- lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Deluxe Burger 10.95
- cascade natural beef, fried onions, blue cheese, gruyere
- Voodoo Doughnut Burger 7.95
- cascade natural beef, cheddar, glazed doughnut
- Grilled Fish Sandwich 8.95
- what’s fresh, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Chicken Sandwich 8.95
- draper valley chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, shallot aioli
- Additions 0.00
- add additional patty $3.00/ bacon $2.00/ avocado $2.00/ egg $2.00/ sauteed mushrooms $1.00/ guacamole $1.00/ caramelized onions $1.00/ cheddar $1.00/ swiss $1.00/ manchego $1.00/ blue cheese $1.00/ gruyere $1.00