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    Bluto's

    4.3 (293 reviews)
    ModerateGreek
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Opa! If you're craving a trip to the Greek islands, head straight to Bluto's on Belmont. It brought back amazing memories of eating souvlaki, hummus, and fresh pita every single day while traveling abroad. You can taste the open-fire grilling in every bite--it's 100% authentic and exceptionally priced. With tons of menu options and a great drink list featuring wine, beer, and cocktails, it's a must-visit. Get there early to beat the inevitable line out the door, and enjoy the sidewalk seating while you eat!

    Greek Fries
    Andrew A.

    Was excited to finally get to try this place out and it did NOT disappoint. It looks a bit small from the outside but the inside is quite large and there was plenty of outside seating. The staff was very friendly and took their time with me as I navigated through the menu. The meats were delicious but the surprising star was the Shrimp! SO GOOD!! And it's like a marinara type sauce on it and it complimented it really well. I'd have to say my favorite thing though was the wedge salad. That ranchziki sauce is no joke and was so tasty. The hummus was okay, I'm picky since I come from a family that makes the good stuff lol but I would still recommend getting it! Overall I will be back!

    Hummus you will dream about
    Rachel H.

    Adorable little spot, very clean and cute decor. Service was kind and quick, and the food was amazing and fresh. Having the wood grill right behind the counter was a nice touch!

    Halloumi fries. Nothing special. The cheese wasn't even melted on top.
    Azzy N.

    Decided to stop in on a rainy afternoon to have a snack. I was hoping to get a little Mezza platter a little sampling of perhaps hummus, their housemate pita and some falafel balls but they don't offer such things. And since I didn't want to order half the menu I just went for the falafel balls and the halloumi fries. Again I think it's bizarre that they don't offer a little sampler platter for you to try a few things. But I digress. The falafel balls were hard as rocks. They were fried too much and they weren't anything special. The fries were also nothing special the least they could've done was actually melt the cheese on the fries to make them gooey but they didn't even do that. The service was wonderful. And I did enjoy having the kitchen in the middle of the restaurant so you can watch some cooking your food. However the food here was not worth coming back for. I'm starting to realize a lot of people in Portland don't have sophisticated pallets they're probably the same people who think McDonald's serves gourmet cheeseburgers. I also don't understand why a Greek restaurant is serving Middle Eastern food like falafel? It would be nice if they had strictly Greek dishes and stuck to them and made them really well. I don't know any other Greek restaurant in Portland especially on the east side.

    Veggie skewers
    Sara A.

    This is my go-to delivery spot, but I've never been to the actual restaurant until today. Staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, and the restaurant itself was very cute and clean. One of the chefs was even cutting wood for the wood fired grill! The menu is simple with amazing flavors! The items I always get are the hummus, wedge salad, and lamb skewers. We also tried the sausage skewer, roasted vegetables, falafel, and the incredible pita. Don't forget to save room for the frozen yogurt. The chocolate tahini shell with pistachios is a thing of beauty!

    Hummus
    Penny S.

    I've had Bluto's on my list for quite a long time. It's been touted as the best Greek food in Portland. Well, who am I to differ? My husband & I, my sister and my son all went for lunch on a Saturday. It wasn't quite what I was expecting but we were all pleasantly surprised. Everybody but me got the spiced lamb souvlai, which was ground meat on a skewer. I tried the oregano chicken. Mine was tender, flavorful grilled chicken. I loved it! I have always thought of souvlaki as a Greek version of a gyro-meat in a pita wrap with sauce & veggies. Not here. You get the meat and a pickled vegetable and that's it. That's why you need some sides and bread. The bread is better than a lot of pita I've had. We also got an order of hummas (some of the best I've had anywhere. Maybe it's because they put a dab of zhoug-a mixture of herbs & spices packed with flavor. It was as smooth as silk), as well as beet salad. It had quinoa that seemed to have been fried because it had a slight crunch which I loved. It was the perfect foil for the golden beets and radish in the salad. We ordered just the right amount of food for the 4 of us (one piece of pita each, one salad, one hummus and an order each of souvlaki). I noticed some vegetarian options on the menu as well. We all agreed we want to come back and bring the spouses who couldn't make it. Looks like I forgot to take pics of the meat. You'll just have to be surprised!

    Traditional Hummus
    Amaya G.

    Yummy! You could definitely taste the quality of the salads and meats... yes although It was really tasty, I wouldn't be back because it was way too expensive for the portions that they serve. Bluto's has been on my list for a while and it was nice to try it out. Everything I pictured (including 2 pitas, which were so small... totaled to $50 / $60 after tip. There's honestly no way I can rationalize that w/ the portion sizes.

    Menu
    Destiny J.

    Wow super yummy. Best pita bread I've ever had! The food is so flavorful, the hummus is so smooth. Lots of gluten free options. Love the wood fired grill, only downside is smaller portions but doesn't matter....its delicious!

    Order at the counter. Menu overhead!
    Andrew C.

    "Wood-fired and Greek-inspired" they say. I say, whatever they're doing in the kitchen, keep it up: my Oregano Chicken (skewer) came out perfectly moist and wonderfully seasoned, like almost ideal temperature-wise (but a bit small portion-wise). The hummus was beautiful as well, silky smooth and drenched in a delicious pool of tasty olive oil. Our table loved it, but it's like all the food is a la carte - hummus did not come with pita as you'd expect. That's an extra $3 - a piece. At least it was warm and nicely seasoned, but it Just feels a bit nickel and dimey, especially since the hummus ain't exactly cheap and the pita is just one slice. Our third dish was the Greek fries, which came out just the way we like 'em, light and a bit crispy on the outside, tender inside and smothered in a pile of good seasoning; even a lovely hint of lemon in them. Yum. It's a short- order casual style setup, with a fairly limited but focused menu; order at the counter, take a number and a server will find you. Happy folks take your order upfront and a charming server delivers the goods. The system seems to work great in a clean, simply decorated space, though it's a bit pricy for what you get. Still a pleasant experience; where they shine is the cooking process, which seems to elevate every dish. . Word of warning; seems like this place has a lot of fans, and there was a line out the door on a late Saturday afternoon (we thought we beat the rush by coming early). A lot of young families ordering food to go, so it moves pretty quickly, but every table was taken by the time we left so plan accordingly cause the place just ain't that big, maybe 15 tables and a small counter.

    Front counter
    Helen H.

    This is a nice little cozy spot with fresh ingredients. I tried the traditional hummus, cucumbers, and lamb skewer. The hummus was super creamy and gigantic! The cucumbers paired nicely with the hummus. The lamb skewer was super juicy. The purple cabbage that came with the skewer just tied all the flavors together! Customer service was prompt and friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the counter, pay, and they ring the food out when it is ready. They have a self-serve water station.

    Chilled Corn Soup, sausage, lamb, zucchini and arugula
    April S.

    Everything was SO flavorful and fresh tasting. Usually you see insta ads and it's all photo and no substance, this was a rare place that lived up to the expectation. The line was pretty regular/ever present and there's not much space before it's out the door, and most tables were full when we arrived between 5-6pm. The hummus, corn soup, wedge salad (best ever!), and kebabs are a must. The zucchini arugula was unique but tasted too sterno burned for me. Wait was short, food was quick, and now it's on our regular list for Portland visits.

    Falafel
    Sierra D.

    This is my second time at Bluto's and it was just as good as the first! Everything I've tried has been amazing: hummus and pita, falafel, braised beans, zucchini and lentils, beet salad, and the Greek fries. The only thing I'd pass on next time is the soft serve because I found it to be a little icy, but that may just be a personal preference. Very kind staff that works hard to get people seated quickly (which is hard with the small restaurant). Looking forward to checking out their new Beaverton location next time!

    Hummus
    Miah F.

    Yum! That one word pretty much sums up my experience. It gets busy though so either plan to order ahead of time if you don't want to wait a bit for your food. My only one complaint is the shrimp skewer had a funny aftertaste that I would not recommend trying.

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    The most delicious Mediterranean food. We order take out mostly and I have never been disappointed. So good!

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    So so good! The plates were small but the food was amazing quality. The hummus and bread was outstanding.

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