Two Brothers Cafe and Grill

Oh no - I just read that they will sell the restaurant due to retirement of the parents. That will be a big lost for portlands food scene. This is as authentic as it can get - I always hoped the kids will take over - cause well it is in the name already. But the two brother are no chefs and worked a very good service. Now it's up to us all to make sure they earn as much money as possible for Retirement so please visit them as long as they are still open. (Give them a call before you drive over but do it do. Or assume they are closed until they are!)

The sign Balkan food has my friends and I curious for the last 3 years every time we drove past it. We finally made it last night for diner of 4. It was the first time for all 4 of us. The menu is small and limited. We really wanted the Cornbread but told they were out. I was disappointed no dessert on the menu. Our decided to share since none of us was really hungry. We ordered:-Pita Bread, $10.00: listed as homestyle pita bread served with Ajvar, roasted red bell pepper, tomato, eggplant, onion, and garlic, or hummus. This was a hit for us as it came out hot, light, and just the right amount of bread for the 4 of us to share. The Ajvar was balanced as a dip. We would get it again if we come back. -Mixed Grilled Chicken Combo, $42.50: the server told it it's typically for 2 people. We decided to get one and see how we felt. It was a perfect amount for the 4 of us after the Pita Bread. This dish was very standard Mediterranean food with grilled kabob chicken, ground meat, and sausage. There was nothing to brag about the flavor of them. We chatted among us about the inclusion of sour cream. We love sour cream in general so it was purely a wonder of it on the dish. Limited parking in their own lot, about 6 or so including handicap spot. Street parking is available near by. They located on the corner of a very busy intersection so it's easy to miss it and find it your first time using GPS, unless you know exactly the turns into their small parking lot. The server was friendly and chatted with us a bit about soccer. Covered outdoor sitting. The ambiance is more on the pub side feeling. P.Y. No toilet seat covers.

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!

We finally made it in here for lunch and were not disappointed. The service was expedient and friendly, and the food was great. We ordered the grilled chicken plate, cornbread and Turkish coffee. The highlights included the chevapi, veal sausage and kebab. The bread was also good! I would definitely come back and order the chevapi as it's own dish in the future.

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!

I had the Chevapi. My Date had the Chicken Kebob and Salad. The meal was pretty good. Nice neighborhood spot.

I came in on a Thursday, fucked up a platter, and left. 10/10 experience I will be back. The guy working was cool too

Wow this was some of the best food I have had in Portland! My family is Croatian so I know good Balkan food and this was some of the best I've had. The bread was amazing (definitely home made) the chevapi and veal were also amazing. The turkish coffee was perfectly made as well. The service was quick, attentive, and kind. The resteraunt itself is super clean and lovely inside. 11/10 would recommend.

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.

Great food, super tasty. My personal favorites are the goulash, lamb gyro & my family absolutely loves the delicious pita bread that comes with the hummus. All in all great place