These 7 Little Known Restaurants In Portland Are Hard To Find But Worth The Search

There are plenty of top restaurants in Portland that you can easily spend a meal or two enjoying. However, these restaurants are off the beaten path and a little harder to find than the tried and true favorites. However, that does not mean they are any less wonderful. Next time you are headed out for dinner, try one of these little known restaurants in Portland for a great meal.

1. My Brother's Crawfish

Tucked in a strip mall off of 82nd Avenue, this seafood spot has everything you hope for in a seafood boil. Crawfish and crab are specialties, though all their Cajun dishes are pretty great too.

My Brother's Crawfish is located at 8220 SE Harrison Street.

2. Le Bistro Montage

Hidden neatly in the astside industrial district, Montage sits nearly under the Morrison Bridge in an unassuming building. Inside, your tastebuds will explode with a Cajun feast.

Shrimp and grits, along with many other favorites are served at 301 SE Morrison Street.

3. Breken Kitchen

From an unassuming location, Breken Kitchen serves up some delicious American fare in its bright and airy dining room.

Broken Kitchen is located at 1800 NW 16th Avenue.

4. Yuzu

If you find yourself in Beaverton, you are going to want to stop by this strip mall and get a bowl of the best ramen in the Portland area.

Yuzu is located at 4130 SW 117th Avenue in Beaverton.

5. Thai Cottage

This small restaurant in St. John's has a loyal following and serves up some great, inexpensive fare.

Thai Cottage is located at 8620 North Lombard Street.

6. Petisco

Located in the basement of a Victorian home, this unassuming restaurant serves up French-Italian sandwiches and other European-inspired favorites.

Petisco is located at 1411 NE Broadway.

7. Rimsky-Korsakoffee House

If you are up for decadent desserts, head to this hard-to-find coffee house and bakery with some of the best.

The uniquely quirky shop is located at 707 SE 12th Avenue.

What other little known restaurants in Portland would you add to the list?

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