The Greek Cusina has become a Portland landmark with great food, Wine and a casual, fun atmosphere. Greek Cusina serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner seven days a week. The Greek is not your typical restaurant, and offers a super-charged, energetic atmosphere that everyone enjoys. In 1974, two brothers, Ted and John Papas, came to Portland and took over the Downtown Deli on Yamhill.

In those days you could get a Mad Greek Sandwich for only .75 cents! Years later the Deli moved from the Yamhill location to the corner of Fifth and Washington where the owners decided to introduce some of the Greek dishes that appear on our menu today. After great success at this location the brothers decided to move the deli to the current location on the corner of 4th and Washington where it has evolved into a popular destination.

Once the Downtown Deli moved into its new location the brothers decided to focus on Greek dishes and provide service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Having more space, the brothers could now put a Taverna on the second floor, which became the new home to our house band Papas and Friends. The lead entertainer for the group is the younger brother Ted Papas. Ted still performs on two of our busiest nights of the week, Friday and Saturday.

Today, the Greek Cusina has a huge following. With three floors of fun, Greek Cusina has something for everyone.