Roost (restaurant)
Defunct restaurant in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
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Roost was an American / New American restaurant in Portland, Oregon.[1][2] Megan Henzel was the chef and owner.[3][4]
| Roost | |
|---|---|
The restaurant's exterior, 2012 | |
 Interactive map of Roost | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | September 2010 |
| Closed | October 2018 |
| Owner | Megan Henzel |
| Chef | Megan Henzel |
| Food type | |
| Location | 1403 Southeast Belmont Street, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, 97214, United States |
| Coordinates | 45.5167°N 122.6514°W |
| Seating capacity | 43 |
Description
The American[5] / New American restaurant Roost operated at the intersection of 14th Avenue and Belmont Street in southeast Portland's Buckman neighborhood.[6][7] It was described as having a "stark" decor and had a large "R" logo on one of its windows.[8] The eatery had a seating capacity of approximately 43 people.[9]
Menu
Portland Monthly said the restaurant offered a "classic, New England style of comfort food, but with modern touches and a flavorful boost from regional ingredients".[10] The menu included cod cakes with poached eggs, dill sour cream, and sautéed spinach, as well as ricotta pancakes with bacon, berries, and maple syrup.[3] The restaurant also served smoked trout,[11] corn fritters,[12] zucchini fries,[13] skirt steak, stews, cauliflower and potato gratin, and an upscale version of a sloppy joe (braised beef in caul fat, served on an open-faced bun with watercress, aioli, horseradish, and jus).[10] The brunch menu included steak and eggs.[14]
History
The restaurant opened in September 2010.[15][16] It closed in October 2018[4] and was replaced by Farm Spirit.[17]
