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Bistro Maison, McMinnville, OR

Bistro Maison

4.8
4.8
1191 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
This authentic French bistro has been located in the heart of Historic Downtown McMinnville since January 2003. Owners operators Deborah & Jean-Jacques Chatelard have decades of solid success in the NYC landmarks of Cafe des Artist, Lowell Hotel, the Essex House Hotel, Russian Tea Room, & Ferrier. The huge success of this restaurant is largely based on repeat visits from the savvy food & wine centric local, Portland, Salem and coastal clientele. Providing a real "family" feel which the best restaurants foster is present and embracing from your arrival.

Jean-Jacques' emphasizes the use of outstanding locally sourced foods to prepare the bistro classics He also provides a modern twist to the market driven French-American daily specials. Items include coq au vin, moules or steak frites, cassoulet, duck confit, steak tartar, white truffle fondue, and his stellar repertoire of soup and sauces.

We welcome you to our Bistro & our Maison.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Regional American (Northwest), Fondue
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 474-1888
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jean-Jacques Chatelard
  • Catering
    From intimate dinners to special celebrations, the Paris Suite or the magnificent outdoor dining options of the garden and camellia patio accommodates up to 45 people for lunch and dinner or 80 for cocktail reception. It's a perfect setting for both private and corporate celebrations. Please call us to arrange a tour and menu options.
  • Private party facilities
    TEXT/CALL Deborah at 917-488-6131 to arrange tour and menu planning options
  • Neighbourhood
    McMinnville
  • Cross Street
    Galloway
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Good for special occasions

  • Willamette Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Maison offers a delightful French dining experience in a charming setting. Guests rave about the "excellent food," "attentive service," and "extensive wine list." Standout dishes include coq au vin, duck confit, and seasonal specials. Despite a few mixed reviews on service consistency, it remains a "highly recommended" gem in Oregon's wine country.

1,191 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was impeccable. Oysters, charcuterie etc-all prepared in classic French style. Service was on point.

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  2. Stephen

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an intimate wedding reception dinner truly hosted by Debra! From beginning to end the Bistro’s staff ensured each diner - ranging from 4 to 72 in age - was always satisfied with food and drink. Debra orchestrated everything from arrival charcuterie followed by simple salad then individual entrees. Needing extraordinary compliments was having pomme frites in front of the 4 year old seemingly within minutes of seating. Each course was delicious with special ‘shout out’ to the roasted dates, gravlax salmon and strawberry pavlova at dessert. A very memorable evening of good food, great hospitality and special family memories.

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  3. Kate

    VIP

    Portland

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our second time here. The butter lettuce and beet salad was delicious. The escargot was good, we are used to a little more flavor, but good. Entree’s were pretty good-salmon and double thick pork chop. We didn’t care for the pecan pie, not traditional and two pieces for one order is a bit much. Overall, we will go back. The service is wonderful and it’s a quaint place.

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  4. Cathryn

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Here is a charming and intimate bistro with authentic French cuisine expertly prepared and served up with efficiency. Waitstaff was attentive yet not intrusive. Families, couples, and small groups chatted and laughed together. A perfect evening with a home-away-from-home ambience.

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  5. Lee

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love everything about Bistro Maison. I am plant based and my husband isn't - the quality of food is exquisite for us both with our dietary preferences. The ambiance is charming and so is the service.

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  6. William

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On chilly, fall night, we enjoyed a warm, inviting dinner with superb service and delightful appetizers and entrees matched with a nice Oregon Chenin Blanc wine. Perfect.

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  7. Charles

    VIP

    Portland

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food beginning with tasty soups. Wonderful service. Highly recommend!

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  8. Michele

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is always top notch and the owner is delightful. She is amazing!! The fondue is not to be missed!

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  9. Dave

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything about Bistro Maison was great - with on exception. My wife ordered their burger, which states on the menu that it is 1.5” thick. “Medium Rare” was suggested, and my wife said it sounded good. When it arrived, it was seared on the outside and almost raw inside. The buns were soaked with juice. We asked for it to be cooked more, and to their credit, they gladly took the plate back to the kitchen. When it arrived again, it was pink in the middle and on a new bun. They cheerfully resolved the issue. And they had a cool way to celebrate her birthday! Nice work.

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  10. Jon

    Cleveland

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience in wine country. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Bistro Maison offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 474-1888.

Bistro Maison is rated 4.8 stars by 1191 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro Maison

729 NE Third Street, McMinnville, OR 97128

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Galloway
  • Neighbourhood
    McMinnville
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Regional American (Northwest), Fondue
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jean-Jacques Chatelard
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (503) 474-1888
  • Catering
    From intimate dinners to special celebrations, the Paris Suite or the magnificent outdoor dining options of the garden and camellia patio accommodates up to 45 people for lunch and dinner or 80 for cocktail reception. It's a perfect setting for both private and corporate celebrations. Please call us to arrange a tour and menu options.
  • Private party facilities
    TEXT/CALL Deborah at 917-488-6131 to arrange tour and menu planning options
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