Bluto's

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Restaurant information
Established2022 (2022)
Food typeGreek
Street address2838 Southeast Belmont Street
CityPortland
CountyMultnomah
StateOregon
Postal/ZIP Code97214
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45°30′59″N 122°38′11″W / 45.5163°N 122.6363°W / 45.5163; -122.6363

Bluto's is a Greek restaurant in Portland, Oregon.[1]

Description[edit]

Named after John Belushi's character in the 1978 comedy film Animal House,[2] Bluto's is a Greek restaurant on Belmont Street in southeast Portland's Sunnyside neighborhood.[3]

Menu[edit]

The menu includes souvlaki,[4] spinach lentil soup,[5] salads (including a citrus and chicory variety),[6] hummus, pita, and soft serve yogurt (chocolate or vanilla).[7][8][9] Sides includes spanakopita hand pies and braised beans.[10]

History[edit]

Established in early 2022,[11] Bluto's operates in the space that previously housed the Japanese restaurant Tonari.[2] The restaurant was established by Rick Gencarelli (Grassa, Lardo) and the ChefStable restaurant group.[12][13]

Reception[edit]

Bluto's ranked sixth on The Oregonian's list of the best new restaurants of 2022.[14] The newspaper's Michael Russell recommended ordering "as much souvlaki, flatbread and hummus as you can eat".[15] Andrea Damewood included the hummus in the Portland Mercury's "best bites" in Portland in 2022.[16] Emily Harris and Meira Gebel included Bluto's in Axios Portland's overview of the city's best soft serve ice cream.[17]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Russell, Michael (2021-09-29). "Lardo chef Rick Gencarelli to open Bluto's, new Greek-inspired restaurant with lamb souvlaki, ouzo mojitos". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  2. ^ a b Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2021-10-01). "The Guy Behind Lardo Is Opening a Souvlaki Spot on Belmont". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  3. ^ Russell, Michael (2022-02-04). "Bluto's goes Greek, Bing Mi adds dumplings and more Portland restaurant news for February 2022". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-01-01. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  4. ^ Bjorke, Christopher (February 1, 2022). "Owner of popular Portland dining brands opens Greek restaurant". Portland Business Journal. Archived from the original on February 1, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  5. ^ "Must Be Really Great Spinach at Bluto's (Greek) in Portland, Oregon". The National Herald. February 19, 2022. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "Bluto's, a Greek inspired restaurant, located at 2838 S.E. Belmont St., Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-01-01. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  7. ^ "Creators of Lardo and Grassa open Greek inspired restaurant, Bluto's". KOIN.com. 2022-02-14. Archived from the original on 2023-09-17. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  8. ^ "Restaurant Review: Bluto's Greek-Inspired Menu Is Outstanding". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  9. ^ MacEvoy, Maya (2022-07-29). "Where to Find Serious Greek Food in Portland and Beyond". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  10. ^ Yentch, Katrina (2023-02-27). "Where to Eat and Drink on Portland's Restaurant-Packed Belmont Street". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  11. ^ Russell, Michael (2022-01-31). "Bluto's, hotly anticipated Greek restaurant from Lardo team, opens in Southeast Portland". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  12. ^ "Upscale, Fast-Casual Newcomer Bluto's Is a Pita and Souvlaki Party Best Enjoyed With a Group". Willamette Week. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  13. ^ "Where to Eat This Week". Willamette Week. 2022-04-27. Archived from the original on 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  14. ^ Russell, Michael (2022-12-16). "Portland's best new restaurants of 2022". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-04-18. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  15. ^ Russell, Michael (2022-12-09). "Bluto's isn't very Greek. It is very good". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-04-18. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  16. ^ Damewood, Andrea. "Best Bites from Portland Chefs and Restaurants in 2022". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  17. ^ Harris, Emily; Gebel, Meira (July 18, 2023). "Where to find the best soft serve ice cream in Portland". Axios Portland. Archived from the original on September 30, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2024.

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