Le Bistro Montage

Le Bistro Montage operates multiple food carts stationed across Portland, each serving a varied menu of cheese-based dishes and Cajun-inspired foods. The operation focuses on casual, accessible meals with offerings that change depending on the cart's location and available ingredients.

The operation began as a brick-and-mortar restaurant on Belmont Street before moving to the former Royal Hotel location beneath the Morrison Bridge. When the restaurant closed in 2020, the business pivoted to a mobile cart model, allowing it to serve multiple neighborhoods across the city.

The kitchen blends traditional Cajun cooking techniques with ingredients sourced from the Pacific Northwest, creating a regional interpretation of Louisiana recipes through dishes like jambalaya and seafood gumbo.

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 name Montage ala Cart cleverly references the assembled nature of the operation, where multiple carts work as a unified business spread across the city. This decentralized approach lets the kitchen reach neighborhoods that might not have stopped at a traditional restaurant.