Two Brothers Rakia Bar + Grill

829 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd, Portland
(503) 232-3424

Recent Reviews

Tim S

Great spot, definitely worth a visit. Service is friendly and helpful. Food is really tasty and well made. The combo was nice, but the chevapi were delicious and we're definitely what I would order again. The pita bread was a surprise also, very fluffy and chewy in just the right way.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chevapi, Pita Bread with Hummus, Gyros, Chevapi and Salad, Pork Kebab

Jamie Jensen

The pita is life changing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chevapi, Cornbread

Tim Tim

Great atmosphereSuch a clean

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alna Astora

Beef Goulash was insanely yummy. They also have cool Eastern European soda cockta. And they serve big German sized beers on

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matt

Solid Mediterranean food. Everything we tried was good to very good, and we'll be going back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Mixed Grill Pork Platter, Goulash

Kyndra Blacks

Stopped in after looking at Christmas lights and the drinks were very uplifting and refreshing. Great vibe ?

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Sara Marjanovic

If you want to feel the real vibes of Balkan food please visit this place! Food is AMAZING! Took me back to my home country! Love the people who work here - they really are so nice! Love,

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pljeskavica Two Brothers Burger, Chevapi

Jessie S.

It took years of living in the neighborhood for me to try this place but both me and my partner really enjoyed it. It's a cozy little place with a home cooked feel and friendly service. The bread and chevapi were must haves.

zibbyz

The cevapi were sooo good, and the bread was so yummy. The turkish coffee was good too, along with the home made baklava. Highly recommend. Service was great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chevapi, Fries

Jason V.

By the time we finally stopped in for dinner here, I'd driven by Two Brothers Rakia Bar and Grill an uncountable number of times, each time vowing that someday I'd stop in and see what it was all about. Prior to our first visit (which also happened to be on my birthday), I was only vaguely aware of what Balkan cuisine is like thanks to an episode or two of Anthony Bourdain, but honestly, I had no idea of what to expect.Now I do: Delicious, hearty, filling, heartwarming, unpretentious, down-to-earth dishes that flirt with aspects of Russian, Turkish, and Mediterranean flavors and ingredients. And that Rakia? Amazing! What is Rakia, you ask? Think of it as "fruit brandy", and you're pretty close. There are several types, each distilled from a particular fruit, the most common being apples, pears, apricots, grapes and quince. It's also quite strong, so you won't be knocking back more than a few, if you plan on driving home!We ordered a hummus and pita appetizer, and the Combo 2 to split between us, as I couldn't decide between the singular cevapi, sudzuka sausage, or goulash entrées above, and decided to knock out as many as I could with one blow. Two outta three ain't bad...but I *am* coming back for that goulash!Everything that was served hit the spot! The cevapi, listed as a "beef roll", are a sort of finger food meatball (no fork required! well, I didn't use one, anyway!) that pair wonderfully with the provided sour cream and ajvar, a red pepper and eggplant spread. Dip and dunk to your heart's content! And despite looking like glorified breakfast links, the sudzuka sausages pack a powerful flavor punch that was well received by us both. The flavor is strong, earthy, unique, and really just amazing. It made me want to start poking around international grocers and strip mall Russian to find them again!The interior was a little smaller than I expected, but it was clean, cozy, dimly yet warmly lit, with an ambient glow coming from behind the bar. A couple of TVs were playing sporting events. The bartender doubled, and tripled, as our server and the bus boy, and he did so with a friendly, welcoming demeanor. He appeared to be alone at first (where is his brother?!), until we spied a woman (who was probably his mother, judging from the interactions we observed) holding down the fort in the kitchen, and doing all the cooking. To her, I say "Gemrieli! Gmadlobt! Chven davbrundebit!"Upon leaving Two Brothers, my wife and I both walked away impressed, a little more cultured, a little tipsy, a little heavier, and a little happier! Not a bad way to celebrate my 44th orbit around the sun! And the next time I end up driving by Two Brothers, there's a strong likelihood that I'll be making a detour and ending up in the parking lot instead!Gaumarjos!

Stefan Stankovic

I am from the Balkans and this is the first completely authentic Balkan food with the tastiest possible dishes from my home region. Fantastic!Parking: Always available parkingKid-friendliness: Kid friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chevapi

Courage Mudzongo

Came highly recommended by friends, and we decided to try it out after a busy day and exercising! We had the pork mixed grill to go and an extra large fries for our family of four. There was plenty of food and extra. Great flavors and well cooked food. Space is small, and parking is limited. We will be back for more takeout for sure or just the adults.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mixed Grill Pork Platter

Vukasin Pejovic

The best chevapi on the west coast for sure. Most likely in North America too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chevapi, Tomato Soup

Jey R.

Wanted to try this place. But owner started waving and yelling at me for parking in handicap when I have a handicap tag! So we left Owner seems like a total dic@ so no thanks I won't spend my money here!

Keith M.

We didn't get to eat. Owner or employee screamed at us for parking in a handicapped spot. I just had two surgeries on my lower spine and I possess a handicapped placard. I have the right to park there. This person is unhinged and won't hit a damned dollar from me, that's for sure.

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