Tom's Restaurant

4.3 ( 998 reviews )
Checking... 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
3871 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202, United States
+1 503-233-3739

Tom's Restaurant, located at 3871 SE Division St in Portland, Oregon, embodies the charm of a classic American diner. With over 49 years of history, its warm and welcoming atmosphere is evident from the moment you step inside. Customers rave about the friendly and attentive staff, who not only provide quick service but take the time to learn your preferences. Reviewers like N. Électrique highlight the exceptional quality of the food, especially the light and fluffy French toast, which stands out as a breakfast favorite. The legendary cheeseburger, dubbed "classic American diner perfection," has garnered loyal fans, with some claiming it as their go-to for over 40 years.

Family-friendly, Tom's offers a variety of traditional American dishes, including a highly praised chicken fried steak and hearty sandwiches like the Reuben and French Dip. Diners appreciate that Tom's maintains a laid-back environment, encouraging conversation over the distraction of digital devices. The simple yet nostalgic décor, combined with a diverse menu featuring unique items like lemon soup with orzo, ensures that Tom's Restaurant is more than just a meal—it's a cherished community staple worth revisiting. As one customer puts it, “It’s time to go for it!”

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Tom's Restaurant

N. Électrique
Jun 28,2025
First time in today, a Saturday, and immediately were greeted by a cheerful and friendly server who quickly cleared a booth for us. The vibe is very much of a classic old school diner, welcoming and clearly well loved. It’s quite dated, but in a nice way. The staff seemed at home and happy to be there, which is always nice. The service was quick and friendly and the place was clean. The food was really excellent; I’ve never had French toast that was so light and soft - usually it’s heavy and stodgy and you need a nap afterwards, but I could’ve eaten a whole loaf of it! My husband had the chicken fried steak and also said it was the best he’s had recently, neither stringy or chewy, just tasty. I can see this as becoming a regular spot for us.
Michael Christenson
Jun 23,2025
I really like this restaurant. Hard working staff are very friendly and make an effort to know your food preferences. Customers are varied and are mainly speaking with each other (versus focused on cell phones or computers). Food is primarily traditional American and of good quality.
I C Spirits
May 13,2025
The cheese burger has been my go to for over forty years. I don’t know what they do to it but it is classic American diner perfection.
E C
Apr 30,2025
live laugh love toms bar,, 10 pitchers of pbr. !! best bartenders in pdx especially alice! this is old portland 3
Dylan Magierek
Apr 27,2025
My family has been coming to Tom’s for around 15 years. The food quality, friendly staff and best prices have been bringing us back almost monthly. I highly recommend the chicken fried steak breakfast (or dinner if you want veggies and mashed potatoes instead of hash browns and eggs), biscuits and gravy (my son loves it better than any other restaurant we’ve tried them at), the Club House, corned beef or Reuben sandwich (least expensive around) and the delicious French Dip (it’s the only sandwich that comes with fries)!! There are a lot of regulars that support this 49 year old restaurant and bar. The decor is simple with plenty of booths. They offer a great selection of pie slices that sell out on most days. The menu has some Greek offerings, as well as many diner standards, and the lemon soup with orzo is very different and tasty. The bar is separated from the restaurant yet you can order food while watching sports, playing games and pool or hanging out in the large room. I know a number of folks that have always noticed Tom’s on its busy corner but have never tried it. It’s time to go for it!
Jason Scott
Apr 26,2025
Comfy, clean, and feel good diner with good diner food, like fluffy pancakes and waffles, tasty country fried steak and gravy, soups, sandwiches and more. Plus, house made biscuits and pastries. Great service from staff members that make you feel welcomed and are very attentive and nice. Relaxing atmosphere, I will definitely be back for more.
Golden Days
Apr 20,2025
I love Tom's! It's so affordable and the food is so so good. I've had the Tom's gyro, veggie gyro and hummus with pita bread. Seriously, is there anything better than fresh hummus and warm pita bread? I've also had two of their soups and were both delicious. It seems to be a popular place, lots of customers. The vibe is laid-back and relaxing, so it's a great place to meet up with friends. The parking lot is pretty big, so parking isn't an issue.
Elisabeth Mitchell
Mar 20,2025
Tom's Diner was an excellent experience! The service was outstanding, the food was quick and hot, and the atmosphere was exactly how you would expect a local diner to feel!

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