CELEBRATING OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY THROUGH THE SUMMER
Location
4636 NE 42nd Ave Suite A, Portland, OR 97218
Hours
4pm - 10pm, Wed-Sun
$35.00
Smoothered
Oxtail
Braised Oxtails smothered in rich and creamy oxtail gravy + 2 sides.
$35.00
Jerk
Oxtail
Signature Oxtails seasoned in a jerk rub topped with our authentic jerk sauce + 2 sides.
$18.00
Cajun Shrimp Chicken Pasta
Flame grilled chicken and succulent shrimp atop penne pasta in our homemade Cajun cream sauce.
$20.00
Brisket Mac & Cheese
Our house smoked brisket over homemade mac and cheese topped with barbecue sauce drizzle and green onion.
$18.00
Flamed Grilled Chicken
Our seasoned grilled chicken topped with Cajun creme sauce or Oxtail gravy. Smother or Cajun style + 2 sides.
$22.00
Fish and Cajun Cream Sauce
Hand battered local Rockfish fried to order smothered in Cajun creme + 2 sides.
Honey Butter Cornbread
Fluffy cornbread infused with sweet honey and creamy butter, baked to golden perfection.
$4.00
Sweet Potato Cornbread
Cornbread enriched with savory cornmeal with the natural sweetness of sweet potato.
$6.00
House Salad
Crisp mixed greens, fresh seasonal vegetables, and house-made vinaigrette, creating a refreshing start to your meal.
$7.00
Cajun Prawns (7)
Juicy prawns seasoned with bold Cajun spices, grilled to offer a flavorful taste of Louisiana.
$12.00
Shrimp Puppies (5)
Savory hush puppies filled with tender shrimp and served with a zesty dipping sauce.
$12.00
Oxtail Dirty Rice
Rice & holy trinity sautéed in oxtail gravy topped with oxtail.
$14.00
Jambalaya Mac
Our flavorful Cajun chicken, sausage, shrimp, peppers, and onions over creamy mac and cheese, creating a delicious fusion topped with a hint of spice.
$20.00
Brisket Mac & Cheese
Our house smoked brisket over homemade mac and cheese topped with barbecue sauce drizzle and green onion.
$20.00
Cajun Shrimp Chicken Pasta
Flame grilled chicken and succulent shrimp atop penne pasta in our homemade Cajun cream sauce.
$18.00
Oxtails (Chef
Recommended)
Tender oxtails, your choice of smothered, jerk, or BBQ + 2 sides.
$35.00
Flame Grilled 12oz
Ribeye
Juicy and tender ribeye steak, perfectly grilled to perfection +2 sides.
$40.00
Flamed Grilled Chicken
Tender grilled chicken, available smothered or Cajun style + 2 sides.
$18.00
Fried Catfish
Crispy, golden-brown catfish fillets, served hot and fresh + 2 sides.
$20.00
Citrus Blackened Salmon
Tender salmon fillet seasoned with zesty citrus spices + 2 sides.
$22.00
Jumbo Prawns
Choose from fried or scampi-style jumbo prawns + 2 sides.
$22.00
Fried Rockfish with Cajun Cream
Crispy fried rockfish fillet complemented by a rich and creamy Cajun sauce + 2 sides.
$22.00
Mac N Cheese
Creamy macaroni and cheese, a comforting classic.
$7.00
Red Beans & Rice
Savory red beans and rice, cooked to perfection.
$7.00
Candied Yams
Tender yams glazed with a sweet cinnamon-infused syrup.
$7.00
Greens
Tender greens slow-cooked with smoked turkey for a rich, flavorful taste.
$7.00
Mixed Veggies
Fresh mixed vegetables, lightly seasoned and steamed.
$7.00
Mixed Fruit
A refreshing blend of seasonal fruits.
$7.00
Oxtail Burger
Juicy, tender oxtail patty served on a fresh bun.
$15.00
Crawfish Etouffee
Creamy, rich gravy with crawfish and the holy trinity, served with rice.
$18.00
Shrimp & Grits
Succulent shrimp over creamy, buttery grits.
$20.00
3 Side Sampler
Choose any three sides: Mac N Cheese. Red Beans & Rice. Candied Yams. Greens. Mixed Veggies. Mixed Fruit.
$18.00
Soul Crab
Whole Dungeness crab served with mac and cheese, red beans and rice, greens, and topped with tender oxtails.
$60.00
Wing
Wednesdays
Please ask your server for today’s specials.
Teriyaki Chicken
Thursday
Please ask your server for today’s specials.
Fish
Friday
Please ask your server for today’s specials.
BBQ
Weekends
Please ask your server for today’s specials. Sat/Sun only
Our Story
Where Soul Meets Flavor
At Norma Jean’s Soul Cuisine, our dishes are inspired by the warmth and love of family. Our menu features soul food classics like smothered oxtails and red beans and rice, alongside unique creations like Dungeness crab with garlic herb butter.
A Taste of Home, A Touch of Soul
Founded by Marquise Cross in honor of his grandmother, Norma Jean’s blends tradition with innovation to offer an elevated dining experience. Join us and savor the flavors that make you feel right at home.
Serving the community
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Plates given to those in need.
Honors and Mentions
