Many of the posts on Lost Oregon are neither lost and sometimes not even in Oregon [Vancouver is close enough to fall under my radar].
But, the Monte Carlo is a truly lost relic. Here’s a scan from the early 1960s Portland Fun Guide [loaned to me by Dan at Cafe Unknown which reminds me that I need to get it back to its rightful owner]:
A quick trip to Google revealed that the Monte Carlo burned down in 2002. So says a review on AOL’s CityGuide page:
This WAS my absolute favorite restaurant until the day of my birthday when I had chosen to have my birthday dinner there with my family to only hear on the news that the restaurant was up in flames. I hate to inform you that it is no longer there.
So, looks like the place sadly went up in flames.
Here’s a recent photo of the lot from P is for Picture:
And the Google maps view:
Yep. Lost.
That’s a bummer. My ex-wife and I ate there a couple of times in ‘89 or ‘90, because it was just down the street from my work. It was pretty good, if a little ostentatious. I had no idea it had burned down.
I suppose “P” could also be for “picture”
Thanks for the link. That’s a new one for me!
So whatever happened to Roy & Kay Mack?
I live 3 blocks away from there and always wondered why there was a big giant vacant lot there. Thanks for finding this.
I was a bus boy there in the ’60s. I remember the great ravioli and pizza among other Italian dishes. The bar and lounge really hopped on weekend nights. There was a piano bar with a couple of funny guys singing parodies of popular songs of the day. Quite a site for a young 17 year old kid. I also worked banquets down in the big room and remember being able to have all the free coke I wanted. I always worked evenings from 5PM to 1AM…..good memories
Oh the Monte Carlo, My aunt had worked there and I remember going there as a kid. The place was so cool and super retro. The joint would pop on the weekends-great dance floor. The movie Goodfellas comes to mind when I think of that old place. The owner I think his name was Gino was super shady, some were not surprised it had burnt down.