| Roost | |
|---|---|
 The restaurant's exterior, 2012 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | September 2010 |
| Closed | October 2018 |
| Owner(s) | Megan Henzel |
| Chef | Megan Henzel |
| Food type | |
| Street address | 1403 Southeast Belmont Street |
| City | Portland |
| County | Multnomah |
| State | Oregon |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 97214 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°31′00″N122°39′05″W / 45.5167°N 122.6514°W |
| Seating capacity | 43 |
Roost was an American / New American restaurant in Portland, Oregon. [1] [2] Megan Henzel was the chef and owner. [3] [4]
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]
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]
The restaurant opened in September 2010. [15] [16] It closed in October 2018 [4] and was replaced by Farm Spirit. [17]
