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Montage in Portland is a three star establishment. It's known for its cajun offerings. It's been awarded the Best of Late-night Dining and Best of Cheap Eats awards. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features private rooms, catering, and fine wines. This place is open late and good for groups.
For laid back, late-night eats, Le Bistro Montage is great. The Cajun-inspired menu has jambalaya, blackened catfish, Cajun chicken, frog legs, Cajun gator bites, and a variety of other bayou-flavored dishes. The tables are long making them perfect to socialize over when the hour is late.Hours of Operation:LunchTues-Fri 11:30AM-2PM DinnerSun-Thurs 6PM-2AMFri-Sat 6PM-4AM Bar5PM-2:30AM Daily
4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I FINALLY got a chance to dine here on a Thursday night after being scared off by the weekend lines out the door. Well worth the wait and had a great experience.The decor consisting of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Etoufee was delightful. Family style seating is kind of annoying.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have forgotten how 'Portland' this place is, it has been a while since my last visit. Drinks are nummy, and the southern style food is awesome in it's own weird way, and the funky eye candy has...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$2.50 beer- I'll take it. I'm new to the area and unfamiliar with the beer, Ranier (which sounds like it must have roots up here in the Pacific NW). I asked the bartender about it, she kinda sneered...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is now my 4th time at Montage and I must say that it means going to Montage at 2am on tuesday night after have 2 drinks is what it takes to have a good time at this place, then so be it. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious delicious mac. And 1/2 price on bottles of wine Mon and Tues. Yeah, it's good stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We got there around midnight last night. The restaurant wasn't very busy but they only had one waitress running around. There was another waiter, who wasn't running around, and two other staff members...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Le Montage - A Tale of Two Restaurants I've been to Montage a dozen times over just about as many years. I find myself craving late night real food with just enough energy to parlay the evening into...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there a few years ago and they had good food. The service was good as well.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Epic Mac & Cheese. Be sure to take home some leftovers for a fun tin foil sculpture.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Montage opens for breakfast now. Yesterday I had the Mediterranean omelette--olives, spinach and feta--with wheat toast. It was served with spiced potatoes, was a huge amount of food, and was quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been there a bunch while I lived in Portland. Man I have only had good experiences at this place. I also only have had Mac & Cheese but thats because it is soo good.The downside is, there are sooo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch after a Bunk fail. I had the mac & cheese that was half regular and half spicy. I forget what it's called already. It was still fairly spicy, but overall, not that great. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I normally go here after midnight for some late night muchies. It's very alternative and dark. Half of the time I can't hear what people are saying and the other half I can't see. Not sure because...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
: Cool spot for young party folk who are itching for an indulgent 4th meal. -: Prepare to feel like shit afterwards, it'll tear you up!!: Funny leftover shapes will be the highlight of your dining...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Montage? Let's hope they never get to make a feature-length film. This joint brutally violated my palate. Twice. The first time I thought they had an off night, but since everyone like it so much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actually had a great time at La Merde... the drinks were particularly wonderful. I was there on happy hour and the bartender treated us like royalty.That said, I watched two tables walk out! As a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Montage is Portland. It is not Beaverton, West Lynn or Lake Oswego. It is Portland and is a great place to eat early or late depending on your blood alcohol level. It is on the strange side and if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Montage and have been coming here for years. Celebrated college graduation here and most recently, my 29th birthday. What keeps me coming back? The spold mac, cornbread, the foil art, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eat at your own risk.The perfect place for super drunk people who need to eat some carbs before bed. I had several jalapeno margaritas at another place before ordering the spicy pesto mac (or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Roger and I lunched at Le Bistro Montage today with a friend and were VERY disappointed. Roger and I each had a warm pear salad which was very good, although a little pricey for a salad with no meat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Montage has made me a happy girl, five years running. I dare say the service is getting better (and it wasn't bad before, just a little aloof).Aside from the late hours, cheap cheap prices, witty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great for tourists, it's high on theme, style and energy... unfortunately, the food didn't blow my mind. If you're putting that much effort into the experience, the kitchen needs to step up its game...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Catfish Jambalaya. I'm still kicking myself for not licking my bowl clean. So tasty and flavorful with just the right amount of spice. The cornbread was moist and sweet and the perfect compliment to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's not that it's a dive bar. I like dive bars! This place didn't even have enough charm to qualify as a dive.Atmosphere- None to speak of. I wanted to leave as soon as I got there.Service- Serve...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very trendy place. Good menu. Stays open late, which is good since things seem to close early here in Portland. I had the Mac N' Cheese and sampled some leftover gumbo. Everything was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why did we visit her twice? I'm not sure, I guess because they close late and it was close by? I like their back room/bar/game area. The cajun food was decent, but for the love of g0d, do not eat the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't say I'm a connoisseur of cajun food, but this certainly did the trick. Went with a big group of friends on Monday night: 1/2 price wine night! Of note: lime cilantro dressing on my dressing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Deciding to eat at Montage to celebrate one of my BFF's 80's prom themed birthday party was an easy decision. We couldn't think of any other place in Portland where we could dine with a large group...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hungry. And its close companion, Indecisive. His Goatness and I wanted a nice dinner out, and didn't feel like trailblazing. Remembered a lovely time at Montage, and suddenly wanted Spold.There was a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best service I have had in a long time in Portland, but if the service hadn't been so prompt it would have been a 3-4 star. Portions are too small and underspiced to be considered maybe possibly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love this place. Food is great, atmosphere is so fun and interesting. I purposefully never finish my meal and encourage everyone else I'm with not to just to get those awesome foil sculptures!! I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Does Montage seriously need another review from another fan here on Yelp? Nah, prolly not. Oh, but look- here it is. Okay, so cooked oysters generally suck. It's the truth. The only real way to eat an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's Saturday night; you've just closed down your favorite bar (Olive or Twist for me); you're not ready to call it a night; you're hungry; where do you go?I've always enjoyed going here. First of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone in Portland seems to talk about this place and I'm honestly not sure why. The place is so loud that you practically have to yell to each other to be heard. The service is sketchy and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmmmmmm! Quality comfort food that is open till 2a.m. Who could ask for more?After a long day/evening of driving, this place hit the spot. Ordered the mac and ham....YUM! The best mac I have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Look there isn't much more to say except you can count this as an update. The 'Norlins' ( also Cajun) food was good, even the mac and cheese or Spold and the take home (portions are large) will get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Montage. You were the first Portland restaurant I experienced as an "adult", visiting from Southern Oregon when I was in college. That's quite an experience to match, and I didn't for quite a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrrrrrrrrrible. Bad service, poor quality food. These things are something I could have made at home on a bad day. The idea for the restaurant is brilliant, the decoration is very nice and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Now I know I am going to have many to disagree with me on my Montage thoughts but I just didn't see the appeal.Maybe it just struck me on a night where my stomach thought it wanted something and then...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Montage: my first dining experience on my recent four day trip to PDX. My friend Sarah promised good things so we met up with two of her coworker friends for some beers and grub.For vegans such as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Frog Legs to boot, and I'm sure you've heard about their Mac 'N Cheese (et variants). Staple of Portland foods and characters. Your servers are dressed in white jackets sometimes, and often enough...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The cocktails are fantastic here...Order the cucumber limeade! I don't get the hype over their Mac n cheese, though...I ordered the Spold and it wasn't the spicy cheesey goodness I was expecting it to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cajun Mac 'N Cheese.Holy.Shit.These were so effin awesome, I was shoveling forkfuls into my mouth so quickly I didn't even notice the honkin' huge jalapeno pepper until after seven bites. I could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Run down:Oyster shooter: great, good sauceCrawfish Hushpuppies: delicious, could taste the crawfish and they were the first hushpuppies I had ever had - and I'm very happy about thatSpold (Old mac ...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where to start....half-priced wine bottles on Mondays and Tuesdays, just what you need to get you through the rest of the week, spectacular mac 'n cheese, biscuits and gravy to die for, and the best...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the reason why people move to Portland! Upon my recent visit to the beautiful "City of Roses" Portland, Oregon my foodie friends had an entire list of creative culinary places for me to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Well, first off it was loud, dark, and strange. I could see straight in the kitchen and the horridly filthy conditions and lack of hair nets or proper food handling I saw immediately turned me off. But I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Montage is like cajun heaven. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is loud, the dress is casual, and the drinks are stiff. Could it get any better? I LOVE the chicken/andouille gumbo! Honestly, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars... yes, 5 StarsI have eaten here sober... spold and ol' mac still greatI have eaten here during daylight hours... a little dumpier than I remember it being at night but spold and ol mac still...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a little embarrassed about what I'm about to tell all of you. I ate at Montage 3 times in as many days this weekend. And it was fantastic every time. I had variations of the Mac & Cheese every...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A girl can only hear about Spold so many times before she has to see what all the fuss is about. Off to Montage I went on my Spold pilgrimage.I had a very different idea in my head what the place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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If you are looking for good southern cuisine, delta in se Portland is great! Fabulous bloodymarys and pbr's in ice buckets!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a confession. I love crustaceans. I could eat them everyday and never get sick of them. I especially love crawfish. They are like little baby lobsters. I wish I had a big bucket of those...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Spold with andouille sausage, and the Bobo is also quite fantastic. Montage has good drinks and a cool ambiance. And it's always nice to have late-night dining options (besides Mexi Melts...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When we try a new place, I usually pick the right item off the menu. I ordered the lamb chops with garlic mash and veggie. The chop was cooked right and the mash was good. The only complaint would be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's dark, cold, and shitty. No, your server will not sit down and give you a backrub while whispering sweet nothings into your ear. And yes, the oyster shooters are GOD IN A SHOT GLASS. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's the big deal? I like the place well enough. I'll go again for sure to get some drinks with a date/buddy. Staff was nice, place has interesting/pleasant atmosphere. I like how its tucked away in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I probably ate at this place about 7 years ago ... I remember the macaroni wasn't that good BUT they had the BEST OYSTER SHOOTERS I've ever had in my life. They were huge and had the perfect amount...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We caught Montage tonight after a late concert at the Hawthorne Theater (Meshuggah to be precise). The band finished at 1:15am so our options were slim. This place was recommended to us by our banker...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think Jim T. description of the place is pretty much right, "dirty and punk but with white tablecloths and cool, large paintings on the wall" but i like it. It has this chaotic feel that makes it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
About the best place to go if you're out late, and don't want to hit up Shari's or the Roxy (and possibly be insulted by the staff). The salads are fun and spicy, but the rest of the menu is nearly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been eating at Montage for years and years, and have never had bad service here. Love the dark, eclectic ambience of the place. I usually order a jambalaya or a mac dish when I eat at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants so far in Portland. It's a pain in the ass to find, we literally drove over the Morrison Bridge five times to find it, but it's worth it. I suggest making a reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Las Vegas is no place to be for more than like four days. Unless you live there, of course. Far too many potato skins and other assorted forms of nasty TGIFriday's and Sonic Burger. Aside from the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Montage is like no other restaurant I have ever encountered. I remember my 1st visit to the original location up on Morrison in the little red building, I met Old Mac. When they moved down to under the bridge...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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best thing about montage are the late hours and funny aluminum animals create with the remainder of your meal. they have your typical noodles, gumbo, some meat dishes, but the taste wasn't amazing. you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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The montage is definitely becoming of of the most see places in Portland for any tourist. You cannot find food like this anywhere else in Portland, nor quite the experience. It's delicious, and eventful. Minus...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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When I first moved to PDX after living in a city with an actual nightlife, I was sad to hear that the only place to eat after the club was Shari's. But when I heard about Montage, I got excited.I have lived...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can't fail with their mac and cheese and its many varieties. Tuesday nights are half price bottles of wine. Service is iffy but quirky.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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Best mac n' cheese! I always get the spold mac and my husband always gets the jambalaya. Both are always excellent, we are never disappointed. We have been coming here for years at least once a month and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great here. Well worth the price for sure. My problem was with my waitress: my drink took forever to come out, and once it did she never asked me if I wanted a second one... I did! It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm, the mac and cheese here was delicious. I wish we had a fridge in the hotel so we could have taken home leftovers in a cool foil animal.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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the floor was disguesting with trash everywhere. the waitress was a bitchy and took her forever to take our order and we had to ask serveral times and serveral times for the bill. the table was unclean it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in desperate need of some soul food. I went to Montage for the legendary Mac 'n' Cheese. I ordered the tomato basil dish and ate every last saucy little noodle in my bowl. My friend's leftovers...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Everything from the crowded European seating to the loud banter of the waitstaff to the cooks in the kitchen. I ABSOLUTELY love the gator bites, this is a must try!! Be brave! I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the pesto mac-n-cheese. It gets very busy and there can be a wait. There is a bar in the back around the corner. They seat you in whatever seats are available, so you might be right next to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first venture to Montage left a, well, sour taste in my mouth. Smooshed into uncomfortable seating near the equivalent of frat-boy row screaming each time one of them downed a oyster shot wasn't my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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I evacuated to Portland from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Having been raised in the South I'm very familiar with the cuisine this establishment(I refuse to call it a restaurant) claims to serve. Having...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't take yourself too seriously and you'll love this place. Location, location, location! Not. The location sucks, but luckily everything else makes up for it.The staff is fun and kitschy, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so much fun! It's a super busy, super packed atmosphere during the dinner crowd and when bars get out. I remember the first time I went here was when I was a little kid with my dad and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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The place is buried under a highway and inside it is dark candle-lit. The decor and surroundings are not the greatest. But the food was probably one of the top 5 I have had in Portland. They are famous for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Le Bistro Montageis an unintentionally kitschy restaurant on Morrison Avenue. that is famous for its margaritas. The restaurant is back in the news now because its manager's name turned up on a list of donors...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order something to go...I dare you. The tin foil creations are worth it alone. Food was tasty, even though my SPOLD came out COLD...it was quickly fixed...whateva.Very fun environment...chefs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants of all time. Every time I am in the area I beg to go. There is a bunch of great things to eat including the mac and cheese and the pesto is amazing. The free water they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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If you are looking for a fun and interesting restaurant experience Montage is definitely the place to go. They have exotic foods such as alligator and frog legs but your basic foods too. I would suggest trying...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here back in 2001 and I couldn't remember the name of this place. My clues to my Portland friend I was going to be staying with were "southern food" and "a cursive M". Somehow she figured out...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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While we had a fun time eating at Montage, the food wasn't killer, and it came to the table leukwarm. The communal seating makes people-watching a must, but means you'll have little privacy. Although, it did...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to the Montage in Eugene, and always had a fabulous time. It was great for huge groups of drunk and/or high teens trying to see and be seen. I don't know if getting older and less high...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why did I deviate from what I know they do well??? I saw the chicken fried steak and thought... That sounds bad for me and therefore damn tasty... I was wrong, it was bland and tasteless... the red...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of good food. I'm a fan of spicy food. I'm a fan of value.Montage gets really high marks on all these criteria. The food is amazing. Their po'boys are simply awesome. Big, flavorful, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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This is a great place for really good comfort food. The atmosphere is incredible, up-beat, comfortable, festive and casual all at once. The staff is festive. The service is good. The food is great.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
had lunch here once. we had the oyster shooter and one of the mac's. cool venue. wow this was a crappy review effort
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My mom took me here because she wanted to show me one of her favorite restaurants, and I love mac and cheese!! Turns out their mac and cheese really IS awesome!!! Good thing they have this, becuase...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our party of seven showed up at about 7 p.m. There were about 20 people outside, standing and sitting on benches. About an hour went by before we were seated, that's fine. The communal tables at the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like Montage. I really did. The decor was rad and the wine list was tasty, but there were too many things to hold against it.The host would not let us sit at the bar, eventhough there were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Its a human zoo. Like eating at the Star Wars Cafe, right out of a movie ! And the food is creative, consistent, reasonably priced, nicely varied and very 'Nawlins' ... VERY. Its a night in the French Quarter....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love you montage. My few experiences with you were great, hence the 5 stars.. I love that you created so many ways to make mac n cheese...and that you make your drinks sound silly and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we didn't have any leftovers for Montage to waste foil and make animals, but this concept reminds me of Gladstone's in Malibu, CA.this place is supposed to be a happening place after the clubs let out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foil menagerie of animals and swords. Creole/cajun comfort food with a kick. Cast iron skillets they broke in the kitchen hanging. Oyster shooters on the house. Can lids smashed into the wood floor to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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The de rigueur of South East Portland is still standing after all these years...and it's better than ever! Try the Frog legs and the Rabbit...They're excellente! The drinks are moderately priced and stiff!...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Excellent back country style cajun food. He loves the spicy spam mac and bobo. And my favorite is the the blackened catfish or oysters. Super appetizers and lots of main dishes - the food is always great. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Food is excellent, atmosphere is great if you don't mind loud music. Try the spold mac- combo of old mac and spicy mac, you can't beat it!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Largely due to coercion from Andrew C, I felt it was time for a new Montage review. After my original two star review, because of Yelpers being yelled at by the staff, I decided to give Montage...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Attempted to blackberry-google-map our way to this restaurant at 3am in the morning, only to circle the block five times until we somehow took a narrow turn and ended up UNDER a bridge next to the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has better food than I remember. The smoked cheddar & ham mac'n'cheese is so flavorful, and the spold (spicy/old) mac was just mac-gasmic. Also, as far as appetizers go, the cajun frog legs...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
group dinners are hard at Montage because of the lack of reservation system, no matter how large your party is. after calling our party in as the receptionist asked, we arrived but were told to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had an off night at Montage. When our entrees arrived, we all immediately recognized the smell of something terribly burnt. It was my "blackened" catfish, scorched to the point of unrecognizability....
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very different atmosphere. The food is cajun style and I have to say it was really good. They serve up the meal with bread and bring your appetizers out first so your not starving to death by the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So while I was a little doubtful of Montage's goodness, the only reason I would be a little filled with doubt is the fact that every account of Montage that I heard started off with "So we were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So....highly recommended by the sales guys in my old office...I made my way to Montage back in March....I was excited by its location...and the prospect of unique food and a funky atmosphere....In...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've spent many late nights at the Montage and I keep coming back. The atmosphere is like nothing else and the food is good. I always make sure to have leftovers just so I can take home some sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just love coming to Montage and seeing all the different people. I had oysters for my first time here and I was suprised that I really liked them raw! My date told me the mac and cheese is really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for an early dinner (7ish) with my girl from NC and her PDX pals. They agreed it was a must do and were sad that we were unable to go for a late night dinner as apparently that is the best time...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So this is what Montage is if you take away the food...mediocre hit-and-miss overpriced drinks and bartenders that I could live without.Yes, the cocktails list is extensive. They use seasonal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure you'd make this your destination for the night, I wouldn't. But, it's all right, there isn't much to complain about. Drinks are made well, service is Montage-esque (what else would you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great, they've got great service, but I completely agree with everyone that the atmosphere of the place is what really makes this place shine. Its created by boisterous cooks, waiters and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I... hmm....I don't know what to say or where to start with Montage. No witty line comes to mind, no hilarious story or movie quote. I guess that makes it's 100% original (or close to it at least.)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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the montage is one of my favorite places to eat in portland. it's great for getting some friends together over diner and a couple bottles of wine. it is fairly loud and dark which is part of the reason i...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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It's dirty dining and the restroom looks worse than one at a gas station stall in middle of nowhere. My experience was you couldn't get greeted in a timely matter, all you do is wait, wait and wait. The staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They definitely have mastered the art of hipster haircuts and asshole attitude here. I love that despite the atmosphere of a PBR cavernous dungeon, the white linen and fancy napkin foldings make you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went home with:a smile on my facea full bellyleftovers in the shape of a music notea kickin session's buzzplans for my next meal at montage
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've come back time and time again, mainly because Portland's eateries are usually closed after 12AM. Montage still happens to think it is in some other big city by offering what many late night...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to just go to Montage because it was what I did when I was in Portland. Kind of like "well, we don't have anything like this in my podunk town.."Then I moved to Portland. I still went, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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I've been to the Montage a few times, and each time, their green pesto mac and cheese with rock shrimp has amazed me. They use quite a bit of garlic, which I love, but may not be quite as good for you. Their...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Watered-down drinks, oysters tasted like fresh from the jar, fritters lumps of undercooked dough, gummy mashed potatoes, anemic mac and cheese, bananas Foster turned out to be bananas Foster bread pudding--dry...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't imagine this place as a sober patron but if it's 1 in the morning, you've put a few back and all you want is some darn greasy food, this is the place for you. Wait staff is rude, but that's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow this place was ridiculously delicious. Since it has a southern-vibed menu, I asked for sweet tea. All they had was ice tea, but the server brought a little silver dish of sugar for me, which I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a neato place! I was lucky enough to be in the company of friends who knew about this place. If your in Portland I highly recommend it. I don't get to Portland often but when I do I always go to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THANK GOD for this restaurant. I can't believe it took me 5 years to realize its existence. I'm from the South, so I'm very picky about southern food. Let me tell you, the crawfish here is amazing. As...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Listen, I have been going to Montage for ages and I am sick and tired of reading these whiny reviewers bash my beloved restaurant. I go there because the staff lacks the pretension and the sickly sweet smiles...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not "the Shit," just Shit!I was here last a couple of months ago and was excited to see a lavender cocktail similar, or so I thought, to the lavender cocktail that was served at the Brazen Bean. Yum-...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go back home to Portland I make sure I go to the Montage. I have been going there since I can remember.. I love the atmosphere of sitting next to someone you may not know! the loud...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Newsflash: The spold has officially grown on me. It's true. It's consuming my soul as we speak. Cheesy, spicy, carbaholic goodness. Perfect for soaking up the alcohol you have sloshing in your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
La Merde truly is sh*t. Maybe we made a tactical error trying to go here on a Saturday night, but sheesh! I haven't seen this many 'Bridge n' Tunnel' wannabes since leaving NY. You know what I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It is very possible that montage is the worst restaurant in Portland.We arrived at 8:30pm and were seated around 9:20pm, it was busy so we were not upset with the wait. Our waitress took our order...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Montage offers about the same content of character that you get from a cheap action movie montage.Their bar, "The Merde" is pretty amply named, as their workers and staff think pretty highly of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first review, and this place was so bad, that it inspired to join Yelp and warn everyone to stay away.We arrived with a large party of 32, no reservations at 7:30pm. Sure, it was our fault...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that serves comfort food mac-and-cheese, great booze, and shapes your leftovers in foil is a fantastic late-night spot in my book.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about the Montage that hasn't already been said?Yes, it's under a bridge, which is very cool until you try to drive there. The road going across the bridge is so big and the the road...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hipster Lair. But for real, this place is a den of nothing but straight up hipster fabulosity. Try to embrace the hipster vibe and step right up for the best dinner you'll ever eat under a bridge! Say...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap Montage is so cool. Great menu, great staff, love the way they wrap the leftovers in foil animals. The location is awesome; it is a good place to take people from out of town. I love their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken here by my friends from Portland as soon as we arrived from an 8 hour drive at 1am. Found under a bridge, this place (which seems quite popular among the younger crowd) is open 'til 4am...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so many mixed things about this place. It's either a place where douchebaggery abounds, or a great late-night mac'n'cheese gorge. I'll go with a little bit of both.Personally, I could have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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I used to love going to the Montage with friends late at night, but after my last experiance I will never be back. I'm a bar mgr and it takes a lot for a dining experiance to get to me but I've had it with...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Everyone talks about Montage and the different macaroni and cheese dishes are really delicious (spicy, old, spold, pesto, red pepper). However, the attitude of some of the waiters/waitresses is not great....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hehehe, been here about a dozen times now.... It seems lots of people don't like this place. If you are not TypeA, stay away! This is a party in a restaurant where everyone is a friend as soon as they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Montage has been trendy for a long time. When ownership changed hands (death of owner under mysterious circumstances), the attitude changed. Maybe if you're 20-something and mega-tattooed, you get better...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Can we just not go back to this place? Ever? Attitude is not atmosphere. Being treated like crap by the restaurant is, well, crapAgain, the actual server was very good. Everything else about this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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We went to Montage with recommendations from a friend. It was very busy but we just went to the bar area around back and ordered a bottle of wine and we were seated pretty fast considering it was pretty...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The girls in my high school circle of friends loved this place. Us boys... not so much. We had to sit next to strangers. The staff was always yelling about something. And it was all dark and tucked...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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I have gone to the Montage, since my childhood days and have always looked forward to dining there. My mom chose this venue for her birthday and I am having second thoughts on ever going back. We had ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, the Montage. Over the years I've probably had 15-17 meals here. I went to high school in the Couve' and the first thing any of us did when we got cars was drive to Portland and pretend we lived...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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The vision of Jon Beckel, Le Bistro Montage's founder, was to have a place where everyone could enjoy themselves and have a great meal. He hit the mark with Le Bistro Montage. Founded in 1992 in a converted...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the Montage several times throughout the years. Last friday or shall I say Saturday early morning (1am). I went there with my friend for some late night eats ( kind of out of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eating at Montage was a pretty good time. What wasn't a good time was finding this place! It was so much of a hassle that I'm really not sure if I would go back.The ambiance is dark and nice. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give it 3.5 stars. I am not sure I would go back - mostly because it was so hard to find but I think Bernie's in Alberta is much better for this type of cuisine. Check out my review on that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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I really do love this place. I moved about a year and a half ago to Portland, and I would definitely say Montage is one of my top three finds in this state. I crave their Old Mac pretty much every day, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. The area is a little creepy (it's under a bridge), but the food is awesome.They have all sorts of great mac and cheese (I LOVE cheese), and other cajun food. I also really went...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Parking for Montage isn't easy. Especially when it's raining and there is construction going on and there are a ton of people wanting to eat here even on a Tuesday night.The food was good. We had the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was past 3am but before 6am when we got to this place. What I remember when we walked in was that a couple of tables were full of men wearing like, red circus tights or something like that. With...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, it's okay. My friends go crazy for it, and I can see the appeal. It's quaint and trendy, with a good menu and bar selection. The only reason it gets 2 stars from me are 1) convenient location...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been to a place where I've sent back the food not once, but twice! The first time was because the chicken was undercooked. After another 30 minute wait, I was served the worst Jambalaya...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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i love this place! its portland in a nutshell. its great! i take all out of towners there and they love it
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, the benefits of knowing people in a strange city. How else would I have found Montage? I'm not the biggest fan of super spicy, but this place adds a unique flavor to it's food. And it is really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Man, has this place lost it. It's been a while since I've been there, but I used to go all the time, ever since Jon opened the original location on Belmont. It was around the corner from my house, and Rainier...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my most favorite places to eat. The Spold Mac is AWESOME! The seating arrangements are fun. They seat your group next to whoever. It's a nice experience. The only downfall I can think of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Montage is a Portland experience - communal tables, waiters yelling orders, & enormous fantastic murals (including the last supper). If your a mac n' cheese fan, the montage is heaven. The blackened oysters...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jamba-lie-aaaahhhhh - mmmm, so good! I also don't think that I've had a better oyster shooter EVER. It was huge - and the perfect texture, and the sauce is just the right horseradish... not too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I go here with someone for lunch, their almost immediate response is: "This place is SO much better for lunch than for dinner!" As someone who has only been to Montage for lunch, all I can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If anything, this place has a ton of character...from the taxidermied puffer fish by the entrance, to the picture frames made of either macaroni or oyster shells, to the cooks constantly yelling...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about 5 times in the last few years and it never seems to disappoint. I went to Maontage with a group of 8 and we waited for at least 2 hours in the lounge. Thank god for the cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a late night dive.Its loud, mixed crowds, not polished (kinda dingy) but i thought it added to the charm. :) Especially got a kick out of the foil art they made w/ your leftovers. Clever n...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Um...have you seen their kitchen floor. You can see it back by the bathrooms. At least the last time I was there, there was so much food on the floor. I wonder how many mice are in that place!
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my cocktail tasted more like juice than cocktail, and perhaps this is a portland issue, not a La Merde issue. We happened to go on trivia night, and probably should have anticipated the rowdiness and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do the oyster shot.And no matter how good the food is (and it's good ), leave leftovers for the waiter to pack into an object of his whim for you. I got a dragonfly, my friends got a hammer, cat, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still fun, still affordable, still quirky. And they're still sculpting your left over's foil.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. When I'm in Portland this is one of those must stop by places. The waiter Jeffery is the best.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Great food, especially cold the next day. I've tried several dishes both hot and cold, never been let-down. An interesting place with a loaded history, Amber is the most loveable and delightful of the staff. A...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a LOVE and HATE affair with Montage. Let's start from my first trip to Montage...I came here with my family for my mom's birthday few years ago, since this is her favorite place. We got seated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, speedy servers, tasty oyster shooter and tomato basil pesto mac. I like the family-style seating. I accidentally flung my bread into my "stranger-neighbor's" mac...we all had a good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I believe this used to just be called The Montage, and like the name the place has changed a bit. It's more upscale now, and it's grown tremendously since I originally ate there over 12 years ago. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing better than the spold mac is the raunchy things the cooks yell out when the orders are ready- and I mean this as a compliment. If you've never been, you must go check it out.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For the past two days since the UYE that culminated at Montage, I've been struggling with how to review this place. So here's the play-by-play. We walked in, got hollered at by the friendly (read:...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I told Alec B. I probably wouldn't review this place but I finally decided I will since I'm actually around a computer for longer then 5 minutes and things need to be said about this place.The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Great food at Montage. Love the bar and bartender. Everyone i know just would like a little bit more light in the restaurant. Would be nice to see the food you eat, not a floodlight, dude, just a little bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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I was just there with a few friends over Valentine's day. Food was hot & had a lot of flavor & we got good wine & appetizers to go with it. I got a little distracted by the staff, sometimes unknowingly...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had a very large group with out reservations when we went for dinner. We did have to wait awhile but we were able to hang out in the bar next door (Le Merde) and have faboo drinks! I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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I have been going to Montage since 1996. This place was great then and great now. Working in a restaurant for 12 years, I admire the servers!!! I wish I didn't have to deal with sh*t that customers bring to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gator bites, pesto mac and 1/2 off bottles of wine on Tuesdays and a drink made with Mad Dog. That's all that needs to be said!
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first time here a week ago, and i got to say i have never been to a place like it. The food wasnt the most amazing think i have ever had but it was pretty dam good. I loved how un-pretentious the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I was totally craving Mac and Cheese (ok mostly the cheese) and talked Hubby into trying Montage. We'd heard mixed reviews about the place ... Hubby really thought it would be grungy and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ooohhh. this place makes me misty.the room is cozy and warm despite the fact that it's gigantic and fills up almost instantly.the roar of the eaters could be deafening but I prefer to think of it as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You don't go to Montage only for the food: You go to Montage for the atmosphere.Most tables are super-long, spanning across the entire restaurant, so it's entirely possible that you're sitting next t...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance, funky-cool decor, and quirky-energetic-attentive wait staff. . .Very nice wine list. . . well-priced. . . neat foil creations for your takeaway. . . BUT the food was terribly heavy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have had some of the worst service in my LIFE at the Montage, and also some of the best. Worst example: Getting super shitty service, then being harassed for not leaving a good tip. Hey, waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Barf O Rama! The food here is pretty shitty but edible, it's better than going home and making ramen with double vision. I've only been here while drunk or atleast buzzed. The oyster shooters are good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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I agree with "smithee" wholeheartedly... I stumbled upon this place online and at first was afraid to go in alone because the location seemed a bit sketchy to me... Given, it was nearly 1 am Friday morning......
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't recall being that picky of an eater when I was a kid. I watched my nephews go through various stages of being picky about food. What I've noticed about most kids though is that they pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me be straight with you about somethings here before we begin. I'm a southern chick. I've spent over half my life in Louisiana and Alabama. I know the bible belt like it's been tied and double...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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ugh. this food is soooo bad. the parmesan on their spicy mac has a creepy powdery consistency and seems to be the lowest grade imaginable. not to mention how filthy the kitchen looks. the only thing that makes...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My roommate took me here once and made me play board games. I thought it was going to be kind of boring or uber hip, but it was niether. It wasn't un-hip, but we weren't overwhelmed by off-shift...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One place in Portland that always satisfies! As if their mac and cheeses werent good enough, they sereve Surge.Thats right... SURGE. What other restaurant can you go that you can get that deliciously...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the Mac n CheeseSave a little on your plate and be surprised on what kind of aluminum foil sculpture doggy bag you will take home.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You gotta try this place! Well, not if you are sensitive to noise. Lots of yelling as others have said. But what entertainment! Sit at the bar if you want the full effect. The staff runs like a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I think about what sort of restaurant best embodies the characteristics of Portland as a city, Le Bistro Montage certainly tops the list. Those who are seeking a normal sit-down restaurant with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I hate the south, and I especially hate Louisiana. It's a long story. But somehow, the Montage won me over and kept me coming back for more despite its allegiance to southernness. I always, always...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first found this place while mourning the loss of Sweetwater Jams and searching for something creole-ish. To my untrained palette, the idea of "macaroni and cheese" didn't seem like a good reason...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What?!!!I believe it's safe to say our 3rd eatery in Portland today was by far the best!!Montage... wow. What a quirky restaurant. Loud and a lot of yelling from the kitchen staff to the floor (I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A burly broad-shouldered dame with two-timing breasts and a yelp that grates screams out to nobody in particular, "eighty six on the mashed potatoes!" The domino let loose. All manner of pleasantly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Heard a lot of hype about Montage, especially the Mac & Cheese. I went on a weeknight so it wasn't that crowded, and yet the music still had to be turned up so loud that you're forced to yell at the person...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was alright, nothing worth raving about. When my boyfriend and I first got there, we thought it would be some good food since it was crowded and the wait was about 40 minutes. I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first place I ate in Portland and it still leaves an impression on me 10 years later. I think that's how most of the people I know ended up moving here - they came to visit a friend, who...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Boooooooooo. :(What a disappointment last night turned out to be after looking forward to trying this so-called, "insanely good" mac n cheese that friends in LA were oooohing and aaahhhing over, only...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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the wait for a table can sometimes be 30-45 minutes and the wait staff in general are indifferent sometimes bordering on unfriendly. Short on smiles and everything seems to take forever, from getting your...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I was drunk enough for this place, but I went there anyways. It's funny that Montage mixes a fancy restaurant with something not so much. I mean, cooks usually don't yell at each other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't want to drink at a bar called "The Shit"? Seriously.I know you want to drink at a bar called "The Shit." Drink here while waiting for your Montage table, as the bar menu is kinda limited.
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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I'm sick of hearing how the help are rude and the food is lousy. It's Portland for Christ sake! No waiter is going to hover round and wipe the food from your mouth for you! The waiters are attentive and have...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've got this teensy little obsession with eating reptiles and amphibians. They are the most delicious source of meat on the planet and I eat them at every available opportunity. I moved to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get distracted by shiny things easily. And by shiny things I mean other people's conversations, cool tattoos, an usual cloud formation, high heels of any kind, things that sparkle in the sun, bling...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Perhaps the worst dining experience I have ever had in Portland....I have never seen such inefficiency and poor customer service. Half the dining room was EMPTY and yet they did not seat anyone that was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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I used to love this restaurant. Growing up in Portland, I have fond memories of going to a show, then heading to the montage for a mud pie and a coffee. I was horrified when I recently heard what had happened...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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I used to love the Montage. The food has always been good, and at one time, the service was good too. The last two times I've been there (both of which I was entertaining friends in from out of town and trying...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anytime is a good time for mac n cheese. The staff is quirky and fun, especially the wackos in the kitchen who yelled out "Booored! We're so bored!" when business slowed down a bit. Even if there are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think I set Montage up to fail when I voluntarily arrived sober. However, you have to respect a place for not giving a damn about...well...anything. And shoot, this place has 50 reviews! It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Montage has great food and lighting. They have very avante garde art on their walls, some which could be construed as sacreligious. Their "Old Mac" is a delicious concoction of garlic, parmesan cheese and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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I honestly don't understand why people complain about how loud the Montage is. If you want a quiet place to have a conversation go somewhere else. The best way to enjoy this place is to join in the fun to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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This place is a gem! Skillfully crafted cuisine, great music and fun decor. Great place for lunch or dinner.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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A great place to invite friends from out of town or wanting a late meal. The dim lights, candlelight, and funky/fast service is what the restaurant is known for gives out a fun vibe. I do like the table...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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We went out yesterday, and after searching for a new place to eat came upon this place. What a great atmosphere, interior, menu and a little something at the end. They have a good menu and a wine list. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The literal translation for La Merde is...."the shit". We had a good chuckle over this as we pondered the reason for such a name. Is this "the shit" like "the bomb"? Or did the owner mean to just give...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the biggest waster of aluminum foil in Portland.Frog legs and alligator bits lurk in their freezer --- beware vegans!Some of the worst service in Portland - though it never gets annoying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 4 starsFood: 3 starsOverall: 3.5 starsThis is a fun, late night place. The decor is quirky with huge paintings, a poster pulled off the Berlin Wall, tin cans pounded into the floor and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am so hooked on the jambalaya at this place, and pretty much every mac and cheese dish they have ever had on the menu. The portions are huge, and if you have leftovers to take home they will wrap...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had my first oyster shooter here after a friend told me she tried everything twice just in case conditions weren't right the first time round. Not that I'm crazy about oyster shooters, but I'd do it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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I went here to meet some friends in the early a.m. (a large party of over 10). I sat down with my friends and an angry hostess came up. She said you have to wait to be seated here. I said we where meeting...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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This Restaurant have amazing atmosphere and it was my favorite restaurant for late dining. Unfortunately, last couple times I was there with my friends, total 14 of us, and we wait for a table. We notice that...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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So the first time I came to this place I was totally in love with it's funky intimate young atmosphere. It was a great place to get away and eat late, and take friends to. Unfortunately the last few times I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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So basically I think that this place is amazing great food. Great service. Loud different and not stuffy like other places you enjoy your time there and so does the staff. Definatly not a ma and pop place and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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I have been going here off and on for close to 10 years now, and it is still a personal favorite. Great friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, good drinks and reasonably priced yummy food. Hubby and I love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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The Montage is one of my all-time favorite places in Portland. What was once decorated with precociously stacked Rainer bottles has now been replaced for a dining hall with white linen candle lit table tops....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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I had the famous linguini with alligator and a Suffering B*st*rd. My girl had the Gator Salad with Cajun caeser. The linguini was spiced wonderfully, not over the top though, the gator was a little charred on...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. its so dark you can't see your food. when they pour your water, they pour it from as high as they can so the water splashes all over you. when you get a to go, they decorate the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It seems the Montage either inspires love or hate. Take it as what it is--a Cajun-ish restaurant hidden under the Morrison bridge that stays open into the wee hours, builds its reputation on sassy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Montage is fabulous for people watching, late night drunk dining, and spicy cajun food. Watch over-the-top too cool for school hipsters coyly sweep their long bangs from their eyes and look...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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I've been going to Montage for over 10 years now. Always loved it. Rounded up 3 friends and went late-night for some good old fashioned mac and cheese. I had the mac and ham while the others had the pesto and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ONLY destination when you're hungry and wasted at drunk-thirty a.m. The best spicy mac 'n cheese ever! They have superb cajun style pastas as well. And they wrap your leftovers up in aluminum...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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I've been a fan of Montage for ages, but quit going when I had my first child because of its 'no kids' reputation. I recently took my five and three year olds to dinner early on a Monday night when it wasn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Had I happened upon this place alone I would have driven on by without a 2nd thought. What a big mistake that would have been! The neighborhood leaves you wanting an armed escort but once inside it is an...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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The Montage is known for its less-than friendly staff, mac and cheese, anti-birthday celebratory kitchen staff, and aluminum foil to-go creations. It was also known for its GOOEY BUTTER CAKE; the best way to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Montage annoys the hell out of me. The food is OK, even good, bu nothing to crow about. The service usually sucks. The cooks have a "fun" and "quirky" responsibility of yelling as loud as they can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
thanks to my friend Kurt for introducing me to this place years back during one of my visits. i have MAD LOVE for this place, everything about this place, the food, the waitstaff, my leftovers coming...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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If you think this place is for fine dining and great service you are mistaken. This place is ATMOSPHERE and FOOD. The Atmosphere is great. I always yell back at the cooks and waitstaff. It is part of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a quirky idea, really. But for a first time visitor, walking into the door and not being asked how many or given any form of a list to sign into, a little turn-off. But we stuck around because we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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Our unbelievable evening at the Montage began with the host rolling his eyes at my boyfriend when we told him there were three of us for dinner. Next he chastised my boyfriend for sitting in the "wrong chair"....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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The place was loud, the hostess was very loud, but once we were sat down along with four strangers, the service was exellent. Here's a tip. When you sit down and your waitstaff introduces themselves, have your...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Drunk as a skunk, we stumbled on to the city bus, embarking on a truly brave yet stupid late night mission to Le Bistro de Montage. We had heard from all of our friends that we could not go to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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I don?t think I?ve ever had a good experience at the Montage, even back in the day. I?ve come to the conclusion that people in Portland just like to be treated badly. I however don?t. The last time I went...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Spold -- Spicy old Macaroni & Cheese. That's all we ordered, even though they had other veggie options on the menu. This is a Cajun restaurant, so we're just happy that there's anything...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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We were rushed through our whole eating experience. From taking our plates before we were done, to giving us incorrect to go animals,to wiping the table before we were even away from the table. The woman who...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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The approach to Montage gives no clue to what awaits you on the inside. Outside it is unassuming and easy to miss. Inside it's all atmosphere. Some places try too hard for the look. Montage just has it. In a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok ,this place is only good if you are hammered. Even if I am just buzzed it becomes kind of a bummer. Yeah its cool to see pirates cooking with the occasional pyro display and getting some tin foil...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good comfort food late at nightNothing quite like some comforting mac and cheese to ease the effect of the next day's hangover but don't eat too much, so you can bring your leftovers home in a funky,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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This place is just plain fun. Great bar, great food, and for a real party atmosphere go really late on a Friday or Saturday night.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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After waiting tables all night I love going to a place that's not like where I work (the chain story). Here people are just that, people. Whether it's a customer or employee, it's the real thing. Same with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If the mood of David Lynch movies was a restaurant, it would be the Montage--dark, mysterious, surreal, and a little eerie. Besides this, the two greatest things about the Montage are their cheap,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We heard from an aquantance that we could not go to Portland without stopping here. It was great (judging from one visit). The atmosphere was lively and carefree mainly because the staff created this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMat goes the gator! MMMMMat!No? Really? I'm the only one that remembers the kid song about gators?K.Anyway, Montage is one of the only places in pdx that serves gator. And its good. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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I am a night person. I dine at night so I know how night dinning should be... And this is NOT it. Although it was a good place to go at one time though. I have been going to Montage on and off for the last...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Merde is a charming little bar attached to The Montage Restaurant. Tucked under the Hawthorne bridge in the industrial district, it feels like a hideout. The interior is dark wood with a wall of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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I have been going to the Montage for over 10 years. I am so disappointed with my last 2 visits. The noodles are absolutely gross. I ordered Old Mac which is $5.25 and I had to send it back because it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine, who worked at the Montage briefly as a dishwasher, has a theory about what keeps restaurants open and popular. Good food, good atmosphere, good service, he says. Location doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love it, I hate it, I'm ambivalent. I'm drunk, I'm hungry and its 3am, so lets go.This is certainly the kind of place that you have to be in the mood for. It's entry-level cool, and the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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When it comes to late night dining, Montage is the place to go. Unfortunately that's no secret and the wait for a table can be over an hour. But it's well worth the wait.I've noticed the service can be...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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This is a great place to take some friends and have a night out. They have great Mac and Cheese. Not your boxed kind that ...
gusto.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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Had been here before, so was very surprised that, contrary to another website description, seating became an issue with hostess and waiter. Was told to "sit the way I was seated" even tho' I was told or shown...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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You probably either have been there or have been told about Montage before you read this. The place is just mandatory knowledge for anyone looking for good dining, affordable dining, or late night dining, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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This is one of the places I love to take visiting friends. The prices and food is great, with a few unusual selections for Portland. I always make sure sure to have leftovers to, since they wrap it up so well....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No matter what my agenda when I'm visiting Portland, Montage is always on my list. Pretty much the atmosphere is the whole tamale. Just the fact that the place sits under the Morrison bridge makes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't like loud music, screaming wait staff, paper tablecloths, or sharing tables w/ complete strangers, then this place isn't for you. But if you don't mind those things, then by all means,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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Great atmosphere and fantastic food. It is also a great dark intimate room great for a special night. The spicey mac is unreal:-)
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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The best spot for good food after the bars close. Food on average is excellent but the service is often shaky at best. Be prepared for waiters bordering on rudeness and lots of people with loud voices and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Over-rated. Decent/bad food, slow and rude service, but a fun atmosphere and an interesting experience always. If you do go here(not recomended) at least leave some food left over so you can take it home. Your...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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The Montage is one of my all-time favorites! You never know what to expect when you walk in there. Late night dining at it's best - anywhere! It's also one of the best places for large groups. It was the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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I go to "M" at least once a month. Get Jonsen for a Spold Mac and it's the only place in town. Read some of the reviews and you have to understand that "M's" whole schtick is "we're not your corporate chain"....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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If Montage served decent food I might be willing to put up with the awful, pseudo-cool decorating scheme and staff, but I usually want my food to taste good, so I guess I don't have to worry about it.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I do not like thi place. The novelty of having cajun food in a trendy restaurant at 3am wore off at about 3:03. Bad food, stupid seating, trendy hipsters (the worst--i can handle dirty hipsters...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I go to Portland, I love to eat lunch here. I have not been to Montage for about two years now, but I'm sure it's the same great restaurant I remember. My favorite is "Old Mac", it's just what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love the montage. it was one of the first restaurants i was brought to when i moved up to portland. the food is wonderful, the staff is friendly, and it stays open late. its even better now that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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It is sooo over for the Montage...the place is misery incarnate. I am glad I never ever ever have to go there again...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite place in Portland to subject an out of towner to a solid cross-section of our people.Spold Mac is money.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Yes, Montage is quirky, loud (sitting at long communual tables), spicy cajun menu items (we love getting gator!!) but it is a Portland origional and so refreshing from bland chains. The waiters are fun and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Look, if you can eat at one restaurant while you're in Portland, this should be it. Maybe a little too rice-focused for my tastes, but what else goes with jambalaya? And if you can't finish your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was recommended by a local friend of mine. It's a little out of the way, but man, they have the best chicken and mashed potatoes this side of the west coast. They're well known for their baked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked how I could get catfish in my famous linguini. I love catfish.I also liked how the waitress actually sculpted a pair of boobs for my friend's leftovers-creation-out-of-foil per his request....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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i dont live in the portland area, but whenever i'm there i try to make it to the montage, ideally late-night after a show at a nearby venue when my friends & i have gotten hungry. cheap, delicious food (where...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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best of pdx- you gots to be joking. sure, if i could eat my origami tin-foil koala bear they use to store my leftovers - maybe this place would live up to the hype.clean it up and maybe i won't be afraid of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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the food though very cheap is pretty terrible. i think this might be a pdx institution that has past its peak. oh. and they do serve sessions.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the only superb time to go to Montage is after you've been drinking. Other wise the food is just mediocre. I was taken on a date to this lovely little restaurant (we were not drinking) and it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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I recommend that anyone who has friends/family who are visiting PDX should bring them to the montage, preferably sometime after midnight. Order mussel shooters, get some spoldy mac and cheese, and don't forget...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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The hostess is rude with just enough sass to make you forgive her. She probably gets the "do I have to sit here?" remark everytime she tries to put folks at the table next to the door. But I get it -- that's...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the most memorable dining experiences I had during my last visit to Portland. The atmosphere for one was great- the whole place is decorated in New Orlean's style, kind of playing on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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YUM! Great atmosphere! Delicious food. I am not a huge fan of mac and cheese and never thought I'd order it in a restauarant, but this place has the best! I can't get enough! And the awesome tin foil...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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If you really feel like going out for macaroni, then this is the place for you. Most of the other options are a bit pricey, but the macaroni's a good deal since it's well...macaroni. This place has great...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Open very late. Good place to go after clubbing or if your just looking for a good date place. Location sucks...it's under a bridge in kind of an industrial area. Got lost trying to find it the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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i love the montage! on mondays and tuesdays all their bottled wines are 1/2 off-- can't beat that! our favorite dishes are the macaronis-- particularly the old mac, spold mac, and spicy mac. any one of them is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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People have been telling me to go here for a long time and I'm glad I finally did. It's a bustling, fun atmosphere with unique staff and great, inexpensive food. If you are expecting amazing service and to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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We had a bit of a wait during dinner time, but it was worth it. Food was great, service was good and the place has a bustling atmosphere. You can't help but people watch. Make sure to have some leftovers so...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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Been coming to montage for years, always good, always a unique experience. Although little has changed over the years, there is usually somthing new. Miss the hindquarter dinner, it was replaced with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place... and I always get the same thing... spold mac n cheese. Basically the spicy mac n' cheese from the day before... but its so good.Be sure to leave something on your plate. They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Well it was a very cool experience. We made some friends too. A co-worker took my wife and I out to this restaurant located under the Morrison Bridge. I hardly believed there was a restaurant down ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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The Montage is a standby for late night food, but the last 2 or 3 times I visited, my food has been way too salty. I had never before experienced having food too salty to be palatable. I hate having to send...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Mac 'n cheese or Pesto pasta for about $6. Save some for later and you will get it wrapped in a unique tinfoil creation. Group seating, sometimes with strangers.Warning: Cash and checks only
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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My Wife and I decided to try the Montage, and we were quite pleased. Who cared about the long lines, boisterous wait-staff, and close together seating. It was the experience that mattered. We both had macaroni...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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We usually go to Montage on Friday or Saturdays but go tired of the lines. We went on Monday and it was still busy, we didn't have to wait though. Their 1/2 price wine on Monday must have been the draw as was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful, cheap food, but be warned that they don't accept credit cards (they'll make you use their ATM with a big ol' fee), and they can get really busy. The service is sassy, but sweet.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A truly integral part of the soul of Portland. The leftover foil sculptures are beautiful, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is completely unique.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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If you're up late, and have but a few bucks rolling around your pockets, head out to Montage. They have a Cajun cuisine which is truly filling and very much on the inexpensive side. My favorite is...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Montage is eclectic. I swung by on a Friday night and it was packed, with people huddle around the front desk, hiding from the rain.I was able to find a spot at the bar where I grabbed some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few spots in Portland where you can get a great meal late at night. Family style seating (shared tables) and a great Down-On-The-Bayou vibe add to the charm of this little treasure under...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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... but do go there at least once to experience the overall uniqueness of this restaurant. It's a great place to take out of town guests, because it's probably unlike anyplace they've ever been. I wouldn't say...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best mac n cheese ever! great for late nite meals with a fun atmosphere! the reason why people keep going back is just so they can have left overs formed into some kind of animal or perverse body...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This one is a keeper. It exudes charm from the minute you walk in, from the table settings to the paintings on the walls. No wonder its always busy. They have delicious mac n cheese. I am not a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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WoW, a good place try. The only reason we evened stopped was a breakdown. Sometimes we make the best of it. this was the case. Monday, rain, cold, went in the first place open. Good call, got our seat and had...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2005
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Went with large group of 15. Food took a long time but was good when it arrived, but not worth the rude treatment we recieved from the Manager.We were asked to leave because we "were taking up space".. though...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Montage is great drunk food. It's good sober, too, but they're under a bridge and are open way late: drunk food.If you don't get there too late you can order Thunderbird, MD 20/20, and other lowlife...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good cheap eats in a great environment. Once you find it that first time, you will think about it whenever you are near. The family style seating is a lot of fun. Start out with some Gator bites,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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Yes, this place is quirky as the other reviewer noted, but my husband and I love it and frequent it often. Why do we love it? The mac and cheese is out of this world. The food is cheap. We like the funky...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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This late night hipster joint is home to many cajun loving patrons. It used to be strictly cash only, but as of recently started accepting credit cards. Whats cool is leftovers are wrapped in various animal...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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We've eaten at Montage monthly for years and only once has the service been bad. Being in the industry I know you can't bat 1000 all the time. "Hell night at the Montage for me was over a year ago when they...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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Visited Montage during the after hours during two seperate visits to Portland. The after-hours scene is unreal, very dark and artsy-fartsy (loved it!). The food there is straight up comfort food -> loaded with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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I have eaten at Montage at least 10-15 times, and on only ONE occasion had good service. The other times have been mediocre, at best, and the last time I went, the service was so incredibly horrible, I will...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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Yeah, if you order a bowl of noodles with cream and butter, it's $7, but everything else on their menu is well over $10. I like this place. I like the atmosphere. But the food is really inconsistent. Sometimes...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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I have never dined at the Montage before midnight, nor can I imagine doing so. 90% of the restaurants in Portland are better in quality and service, BUT 99.9% of those establishments are closed by 11 p.m. If...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Montage is an excellent french bistro in the heart of Portland's central eastside industrial district. Not exactly where you would expect to find a classy restuarant, but Montage seems right at home u...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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I'm surprised at the high rating for this restaurant because I found it just mediocore. The food is average, but the enviroment is worth seeing. Quite a hard to find restaurant, but is a great hang out for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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After hearing so much about their delicious macaroni, I was a bit let down since I ordered the 'Old Mac' that was somewhat tasteless and so-so. I tasted some of the Ham mac and I'd recommend that instead! Our...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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This is the place you went during high school because it was quirky, fairly cheap and open late. If you're older than 21, though, there's no reason for you to be here. The menu hasn't changed since 1999, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2005
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Definitely different if your looking for something new to try. On the weekends it's a very long wait to get in, 2 hrs wait. And I say go for it if you have the time, and are the type who likes to meet...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/18/2005
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I've heard some horror stories from friends about their Montage experiences, but the times I've gone have all been great. Good food, nice atmosphere, professional service and reasonable prices. And while I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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Everytime I go to the Montage, it is great. Every mouthful of the Cajun food is spicy goodness. The place get more crowded the later in the night you go(or early morning!)
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2005
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My friends and I love to go to the Montage at night. The food is good (and fun)...think spam!! Some of the best people watching in town and WINE is reasonably priced! Last week I went there for lunch with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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I have not been to the montage in about 2 years. I went, I was shocked. I was seated promptly, I got a drink much faster than i remebered in the past and the food blew me away. I had the salmon tartar special,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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Each time I have ordered whatever the fish special is, it has come out cooked to oblivion. Save the hassle and order the staples: spicy mac (yes, get it with Spam, it's good) and jambalaya type dishes. Even...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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I ordered the Jambalaya, a dish I expected a so-called creole restraunt to know how to prepare. THEY USED NORMAL HOT DOG WEINERS as the meat instead of andoulille sausage!! This was the worst meal, I have ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2005
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Go for dinner with a date, or stop by after a late night down town - even @ 3am in the morning! If you don't really care for macaroni & cheese, TRY the macaroni & cheese - and if you like, make it spicy. It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2005
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Been goin there for years...at night, thought i'd try lunch. OHBOY POBOY, its hard to get a good po bo in portland, a few spots try, only two in town are on the money. montage is is one of them. Have not tried...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2004
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The pleasure of dining at this bistro is over the top. The ambience and excellent food fare make it a dining event to remember. I'll be back!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2004
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We all go out to eat, sometimes because we're lazy, sometimes we don't have time and other times we want to get food that we just can't do at home. Even though montage has "down home food" I still have not...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2004
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Never mind the food (even though it's fantastic)! The art is absouluty amazing. Montage must have the largest paintings in town. Some might consider the paintings NON PC, but who cares? Its an incredibel...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2004
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I've waited a while to try this Portland staple. The food was worth the wait, and so was the ambience. However, not accepting credit cards puts this place on the "not convenient" list for our out of town...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2004
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My husband and I had our first date at the MONTAGE years ago. We visit Montage monthly and always on our anniversary. The last time i have to say was the best experience we have ever had. The food has always...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2004
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if you're into a quiet, usual place and food, don't come here. being in the corporate world of the restaurant industry, i am always looking for a place that doesn't fit the run of the mill mall, one on every...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2004
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My kids have been trying to get me into Montage for some time. Not being part of the younger set, I was always ready for bed by the time they wanted me to go. We finally made it there on my time scheduale. At...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2004
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Interesting and fun atmosphere. Great macaroni are a great price ($5.50 - $8.50). And if you start to get full, save a little to be wrapped up in amazing foil creations!
judysbook.com - user review - 09/09/2004
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Whenever we here in Newberg want some decently priced GOOD food, we just hit the road and travel 20 miles north to the Montage. The cheesecake is better than sharies and the food is much to my tastes. Everyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2004
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Once we found the place, (buried under a bridge in SE) the hard part started. Food: A huge menu with everything under the sun. We settled for the special and the Spicy macaroni chicken. Both the Salmon Cakes...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2004
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Its sad that one of the few cajan restaurants, with really good food, and the only place I know of town to get frog legs and alligator daily has the rudest, non caring staff we've ever encountered. They are...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2004
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Cheap, Great food, easygoing restaurant. Wait staff helpful, even if you have to stay on them every once in a while to get a refill!! Best Cheesecake in town, really!!!!! It may take a while to be seated; it...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2004
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Cajun? No.I'd classify the menu as funky comfort food, perfect for topping off a night of drinking. The late hours and quirky interior are the best part of this restaurant. Diverse clientele makes the place...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2004
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I too was followed out by the waiter who complained about the tip. At 10%, it was generous for the slow and snooty service. Now I wish I hadn't left anything. One thing's for sure. I'll NEVER return.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2004
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My husband raved about the Montage, having been there once before. He dragged my there on our anniversary and I was very disappointed in the food and the service. Our waiter was unattentive, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2004
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What a great fun place! Fabulous mac-n-cheese... great service, eclectic crowd. Gets crowded at times, but a great spot... nothing like it around!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2004
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the montage rules. i dont remember much about my visit there except the extremely aesthetically pleasing waitstaff who served us with the perfect mix of flirtatiousness, sarcasm, and innuendo. they also...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2003
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I vistied the restaurant Septermber 20th 2003. The wait staffs are slow and and very rude. If you expect to be treat as a customer, don't go there because you will not. The staffs don't know customer service...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2003
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It just keeps getting better and better, Some times the wait is a hassle but the time goes fast when your watching the scene. Been going to Montage for years and never been dissapointed with the food or...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2003
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I'm a Luoisiana native, and I never had food like this back home...The suaces are bland, and the meat is nover cooked properly, and usually way underseasoned. If there ever is any flavor or heat in a dish, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2003
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Rude servers, below par food--what more can you ask for from a psuedo-trendy not quite cajun pacific northwest restaurant? The answer? Not much. The best part of the restaurant is that it closes at 4am on...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2003
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