Size matters very little when it comes to restaurants. Big dining room or small, it is the kitchen that really counts. This is no more evident than at these 8 local restaurants that may be lacking in square footage, but make up for it with some truly incredible flavors. Check out these delicious Portland favorites for a cozy dining experience in the city.

  1. Beast

Kevin Robison / Flickr Notable as one of Portland’s best restaurants, Beast guests sit at a communal table to maximize space, which is definitely on the short side. On the up side, you will have a great view of the kitchen preparing your food while you wait. Beast is located at 5425 Northeast 30th Avenue.

  1. Waffle Window

Ellie LoNardo / Flickr Space at the Waffle Window is so limited that well, there isn’t any. This tiny window sees bustling traffic, but either you take the food with you, or sit at the couple tables outside on the street. The Waffle Window is located at 3610 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Bridgeport Village, and Bethany Village Centre.

  1. Roe

Roe / Facebook Serving new American cuisine and seafood, Roe also has an open kitchen, allowing you to be in on all the action. Roe is located at 3113 SE Division Street.

  1. Boxer Ramen

Boxer Ramen / Facebook There are three Boxer Ramen shops around town and they are all pretty compact. While lunch may be bustling, you can generally find a seat at the bar and look into the kitchen as you eat. Boxer Ramen is located at 2032 NE Alberta Street, 1025 SW Stark Street, and 2309 NW Kearney Street.

  1. Paiche

Paiche / Facebook This Peruvian eatery may be small but its big flavors more than make up for its lack of space. Paiche is located at 4237 SW Corbett Avenue.

  1. Pambiche

Robbert Michel / Flickr This lively Cuban restaurant seems to be always packed, and rightfully so. The food and service are excellent and if you come during the day, chances are the wait won’t be as long as at night. Pambiche is located at 2811 NE Glisan Street.

  1. MÅURICE

MÅURICE / Facebook This small pastry shop and cafe serves up some spectacular food from its tiny, bright white-decorated location. MAURICE is located at 921 SW Oak Street.

  1. Robo Taco

Eliot Phillips / Flickr This tiny taco shop serves up some wonderful tacos and even better nachos. Try the Super Nacho Platter to really see what they are all about. Robo Taco is located at 607 SE Morrison Street.

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Kevin Robison / Flickr

Notable as one of Portland’s best restaurants, Beast guests sit at a communal table to maximize space, which is definitely on the short side. On the up side, you will have a great view of the kitchen preparing your food while you wait. Beast is located at 5425 Northeast 30th Avenue.

Ellie LoNardo / Flickr

Space at the Waffle Window is so limited that well, there isn’t any. This tiny window sees bustling traffic, but either you take the food with you, or sit at the couple tables outside on the street. The Waffle Window is located at 3610 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Bridgeport Village, and Bethany Village Centre.

Roe / Facebook

Serving new American cuisine and seafood, Roe also has an open kitchen, allowing you to be in on all the action. Roe is located at 3113 SE Division Street.

Boxer Ramen / Facebook

There are three Boxer Ramen shops around town and they are all pretty compact. While lunch may be bustling, you can generally find a seat at the bar and look into the kitchen as you eat. Boxer Ramen is located at 2032 NE Alberta Street, 1025 SW Stark Street, and 2309 NW Kearney Street.

Paiche / Facebook

This Peruvian eatery may be small but its big flavors more than make up for its lack of space. Paiche is located at 4237 SW Corbett Avenue.

Robbert Michel / Flickr

This lively Cuban restaurant seems to be always packed, and rightfully so. The food and service are excellent and if you come during the day, chances are the wait won’t be as long as at night. Pambiche is located at 2811 NE Glisan Street.

MÅURICE / Facebook

This small pastry shop and cafe serves up some spectacular food from its tiny, bright white-decorated location. MAURICE is located at 921 SW Oak Street.

Eliot Phillips / Flickr

This tiny taco shop serves up some wonderful tacos and even better nachos. Try the Super Nacho Platter to really see what they are all about. Robo Taco is located at 607 SE Morrison Street.

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