Le Bistro Montage, Former Cajun restaurant in Portland, Oregon
Le Bistro Montage was a restaurant in Portland, Oregon, first on Belmont Street and later in the former Royal Hotel building beneath the Morrison Bridge. It served eclectic Cajun fare such as alligator, frog legs and jambalaya late into the night, with communal tables. It closed in June 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Le Bistro Montage opened on Belmont Street before relocating to larger quarters in the former Royal Hotel beneath the Morrison Bridge. The restaurant closed in June 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its food carts later operated as Le Bistro Montage Ala Cart at Hawthorne Asylum, Happy Valley Station and BG's Food Cartel. The Doug Fir Lounge announced plans to move into the former Montage building in 2023.
Montage served eclectic Cajun dishes such as alligator, frog legs and jambalaya, and was long a favourite of Portland's late-night crowd. Diners ate at communal tables, and the kitchen kept serving late into the night. The name Montage was later reused for the food carts Le Bistro Montage Ala Cart at Hawthorne Asylum, Happy Valley Station and BG's Food Cartel.
The food carts are scattered across different Portland locations, so it helps to check which location is nearest before visiting. You can also order through common delivery services if you prefer eating at home rather than stopping by a cart.
The restaurant closed in June 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its food carts later operated as Le Bistro Montage Ala Cart at Hawthorne Asylum, Happy Valley Station and BG's Food Cartel. The Doug Fir Lounge announced plans to move into the former Montage building in 2023.
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