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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!

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Restaurant Info

  • Address: 300 SW 6th Ave., Portland OR 97204
  • Cross Street: SW Oak Street
  • Location: Portland - Downtown & Southwest | Downtown
  • Cuisine: American | Seafood | Steak | Hamburger |
  • Cost: $$ | Inexpensive | $25 - $50
  • 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
  • Phone: (503) 546-2666

Business Hours

Monday
| Happy Hours 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
| Breakfast 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
| Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
| Lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday
| Happy Hours 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
| Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
| Lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
| Breakfast 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Wednesday
| Happy Hours 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
| Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
| Lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
| Breakfast 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Thursday
| Happy Hours 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
| Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
| Lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
| Breakfast 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Friday
| Late Dining 10 p.m. - 4 a.m.
| Happy Hours 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
| Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
| Lunch 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
| Breakfast 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Saturday
| Happy Hours 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
| Late Dining 10 p.m. - 4 a.m.
| Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
| Lunch 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
| Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Sunday
| Happy Hours 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
| Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
| Lunch 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
| Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Features

  • Full Bar
  • Sunday Brunch
  • Late Dining
  • Happy Hours

Occasion

  • Special Occasion
  • Trendy / Hip

 

F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sides

Chili Cheese Fries 8.75
french fries, chili, cheddar
Poutine 7.50
french fries, cheese curds, gravy
Basket Of Fries 4.95

Sweets

Almond Joy Cake 6.95
Carrot Cake 6.95
Brownie Sundae 4.95

Drinks

Soda 2.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Root Beer,Cherry Coke, Strawberry, Fanta, Sprite
Lemonade 3.00
Iced Tea 2.50
Coffee 2.00
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

Happy Hours Menu

Drinks

Punch 4.00
House Glass Red Wine 4.00
House Glass White Wine 4.00
PBR Draft 1.00

Eats

Scallop Ceviche 5.00
local heirloom melon, habanero,tortilla chips
Buffalo Pretzel Bites 3.00
house made pretzel, buffalo sauce,blue cheese
BLT Deviled Eggs 4.00
nueske’s bacon, frisee, heirloom tomato
House-made Sausage 5.00
braised cabbage, mustard
Chili Cheese Fries 4.00
fries, chili, cheddar
Burger 5.00
natural beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, shallot mayo, sesame seed bun
BBQ Chicken Sliders 4.00
smoked mozzarella, gherkin
Meatloaf Sliders 4.00
swiss, caramelized onions
Veggie Burger 5.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, shallot mayo,sesame seed bun
Chicken Sandwich 5.00
grilled natural chicken, lettuce, tomato,onion, shallot mayo, sesame seed bun
Poutine 5.00
french fries, cheese curds, gravy
Chicken & Ham Fritters 3.00
chicken, serrano ham, romesco
Side Salad 2.00
Cup Of Soup 2.00
Lamb Meatballs 5.00
sofrito, olives
Basket Of Fries 2.00
Chicken Wings 5.00
brined, smoked, fried
Dog Of The Day 5.00
1/2 pound angus beef, changes daily
Perogie 5.00
short rib, caramelized onions
Fried Cheese Curds 5.00
green tomato jam

Map

Restaurant Address: 300 SW 6th Ave., Portland OR 97204

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