We were visiting Portland for a few days and happened to find Bistro 23 and we are so glad we did! The food was absolutely amazing, every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We ordered the Brick Chicken and Bolognese. You can truly tell they care about quality. The service was exceptional from start to finish. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel completely welcomed even though we were just visiting from out of town. If you're in Portland, Bistro 23 is definitely a must-visit. We will absolutely be back next time we're in town! read more

So our monthly Foodie Folx group chose Bistro 23 for this months dinner night out. This was a fabulous choice. This restaurant is off Airport way, so it is a very busy lunch location. We had dinner there on a Friday night, and there was plenty of tables available. Let's start off with the food. I had the pork chops. Probably one of the best I have ever had. It was cooked just right. Another one of the Foodie Folx ordered the Vodka Pie Pizza, she loved it. The Beet salad was also a very big hit. I of course had the tiramisu for dessert. Excellent. The service is very good. You order at the counter, and they bring out to your table. Oh I want to mention that the Penicillin cocktail is excellent. read more

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Wow! Was not expecting this. A group of four of us were trying to find a quick dinner before heading home from the airport. We all like really fresh good food, but figured we would have to settle for a heavy not so healthy meal with french fries. Which we all love but try to avoid. We had the freshest meal. We got the green pizza, the green goddess salad, the carrots, the polenta and the cabbage -side dishes for us all to share. It was amazing and delicious -really good deep flavors and felt healthy to eat. Will definitely be back every time I go to Costco or to the Portland airport --highly recommend. read more

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What's up Yelpies!!! So you just flew in to Portland and are looking for something to eat to tame the beast in you.. This is the place to be. Why you ask ??? Well how about everything is made from scratch with fresh ingredients. The staff here knows this and will get you taken care of quickly. The chicken is epic and the drinks are delicious. Cheers DMK.. read more

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Visited with a friend since it's in the neighborhood. There is lots of indoor seating. Prices aren't too bad. I honestly wasn't a fan of the food. The vodka pizza was lacking some flavor or salt. The cold mozzarella was all over the pizza and made it cold. The ragu was not very rich and satiating. You could tell that it was packed with veggies. I don't think I would get either of these again. The inside is clean and nice and lots of people were there. read more

Bistro 23 - Menu 11/7/2025 - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This is a hidden gem! I live on the other side of town, but I often daydream about driving back over here for the Brick Chicken, which is absolutely phenomenal. I ate every.single.bite. 10/10! read more

This place is awesome and super close to the airport. It's a great pre-boarding meal or a welcome back to Portland meal after you have landed. The grilled cheese has a crunchy crust and is perfect for dipping in the tomato soup! The ham sandwich has the right amount of kick with jalapeños and the creaminess of avocado! The star of the show is the broccoli side- it's buttery and the lemon tops it off-- super simple but hot dang it's good. read more

Bistro 23 - Broccoli - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Having driven by Bistro 23 countless times, I was happy to be able to finally stop in. The best part of the visit was the friendliness of the staff, but the experience is a bit weird. Each table is numbered, and you place your order and pay at the counter before you're seated. After you've ordered, they assign you to a numbered table, and point to where it is. Seems weird to tip before you're served, especially with this sort of twist on fast food table service. The food itself was OK. Nothing noteworthy, but nothing particularly bad. Portion size is small. Bottles of water are provided, presumably to prevent staff from having to keep an eye out and bring water to patrons (convenient, yes). Interior is bright and clean, but noisier than expected (loud patrons at another table). If you're in the neighborhood, it's worth stopping in, but I'd not go out of my way for a return visit. read more

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On our way back to our hotel, we decided to pick up some dinner so we wouldn't have to leave the hotel again. Based on yelp reviews, we decided to try Bistro 23. To be honest, when I found it, I judged this book by its cover. I probably would not have stopped if it hadn't been for the reviews. It looks more like a store front than it does a restaurant. Inside, there were some customers spread out in a large and spacious but somewhat sterile looking dining room. But she went inside to order, while I walked around with the dog outside. Pig in the Woods Pizza - 5 - Probably one of the best "Personal-size" pizzas I've ever had. The crust was tasty and not too thick. Ham was good, as were the mushrooms. The arugula on top was a bit wilted after a short drive. I'm not sure if that was intentional or not but it did not hurt the quality of the pie. Caesar Salad - 5 - She was very pleased with her salad. Dressing was on the side so the lettuce didn't get soggy. Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Basil Soup Combo - 5 - She ate 1/2 hot and the other half cold, the next morning. Tiramisu - 5 - Light and fluffy! The menu is small, but they do it quite well. We would not hesitate to return for another go! read more

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This is definitely a restaurant you don't want to miss! Make time to stop by either on your way out or way into PDX as it is really close to the airport. You will not be disappointed. Our favorites are the brick chicken and the sausage and peppers pizza (we love adding pepperoni to this). Let me just say the brick chicken will be nothing like you've ever had before.....you'll be back for more! It is super delicious and it's served with buttery mashed potatoes with a perfect pinch of truffle oil. Squeeze some lemon juice on top of the chicken that's crispy on the outside and dusted with chives. We also had a red Caesar salad (so so good). They also made the best homemade cookies. read more

Bistro 23 - The BEST brick chicken with mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great farm to table spot. Counter service, but they do check on you through. Despite how bust they were at the counter, they got us drink refills when they walked by and we didn't have to stand in line. since their menu is fresh, they do run out of things, but they were quick to let us know before we ordered anything. I think I could eat their broccolini everyday and never get tired if it. read more

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Great service, we were from out of town and picked this spot due to reviews and DEFINITELY a great pick. Again service was great and enjoyed the environment. read more

Bistro 23 - Great beer!!! - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is what I would call a hidden gem! This place deserves more recognition! I love their sandwiches, salads, and pizza! Service is always good, the staff is always really nice & friendly. I recently went back since I heard they put their grilled cheese & tomato soup back on the menu. It is phenomal! Just a basic grilled cheese & tomato soup but done right! The tomato soup is so delicious & creamy & grilled cheese, crispy on the outside with melted gooey Gouda inside. Restaurant is kind of cozy, great place to catch lunch with some friends. I need to go back & try their entrees! read more

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The food was incredible and the staff was really nice. I tried three pizzas and loved their low sugar root beer

I chose this business because of the "2012" photo on Yelp. Looks nothing like the picture. Would not recommend this business. I should have noticed the picture was from 2012!!! A completely new recipe would help this dish. Sounds good on paper, not so much as my dinner. Serve yourself, they bring to the table. read more

I visited the restaurant on the recommendation of a local. It was 4:30 PM on a Tuesday and there was NO ONE in the entire huge seating area. A helpful man took my to-go order that was ready in less than 15 minutes. That's about it. read more

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The food is tasty and the staff are friendly and welcoming! Easy place to hang out with friends. Pizza is great and don't forget the green goddess salad. Oh, the cookies are good too! read more

Super cute bistro with a fresh menu of sandwiches, burgers and pizzas! They have a relaxing outdoors area and indoors dining. Pizza was light and crust was good. Burger is sumptuous and juicy. Service is nice and friendly. I'd go back there! read more

Bistro 23 - Pig in the Woods - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A pretty strong contender for the best pork chop I've ever had, and I've eaten many a pork chop. It's gotta be in the top 5. I was gnawing at the bone like a dog with no shame. My wife had the brick chicken, which she loved. We also shared the burrata, super delicious. It's a nice place, no doubt that we'll be back. I saw one of the servers walking past with a pizza and it looked amazing, so I'm excited to try it someday read more

Bistro 23 - Pork chop & broccolini - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is one of my favorite hidden gems. Casual atmosphere and the service here has always been amazing! The staff is welcoming and the food is always prepared fresh! Even their pick up orders do not disappoint! I pre ordered a meal for pick up, arrived about 5 min before my pick up time and my food was just finishing up being prepared. I had ordered a grilled a cheese and thought maybe it would be a bit soggy (as most pick up places have the food done fast and sitting), but mines was hot, fresh and toasty. The fried polenta is my favorite thing on the menu, but everything I've tried so far has been delicious! read more

Bistro 23 - Menu 12/2024 - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Came here a few months ago and liked the place but didn't LOVE it. Last time I said the pizza crust was too thick. I don't know if it is too thick or just not a "next level" amazing crust. Not sure if the dough is hand made and fresh. Toppings are really good though. I ordered The tiramisu for dessert and they make one of the best tiramisu's I have ever had! Staff here is impressive. Very friendly and proactive, which is nice to see. Pizza came out piping hot and right to my table. They waited to bring me the dessert and brought it over as I was eating my last pizza slice! I didn't have to ask or go to the counter, they kept an eye on me and brought it at the right time! Good food and a staff that has attention to detail! If only the could get that pizza crust right, they would have had 5 stars!!! read more

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The food was great, service was quick, and our large group was quickly accommodated. Price was very reasonable and they seemed to have something for everyone! Highly recommend after diving through the goodwill bins next door. read more

Bistro 23 - Burrata and grilled sourdough bread with jalapeño oil, fresh peaches, and micro greens. - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The pizza was fantastic, the wine paired perfectly, and the staff was so kind and generous, never mind that we showed up 30 minutes before closing. Just a stellar experience all the way around. Would absolutely visit again! read more

So we had some time to kill before we needed to pick our son up from the airport. We looked for some restaurants in the area that had good reviews. We were a little surprised to see this closed at 8 but the reviews were good and the menu looked good. We figured we had enough time to get there and enjoy a meal before they closed. We shared the pig in the forest pizza and the burrata appetizer and our son had the chicken parm sandwich. It was all very good. We were glad we made it out there. We had a cookie on our way out which was also delicious. Not sure if it was the owner or manager we met but very friendly guy. I highly recommend Bistro 23. read more

I get maintenance on one of our cars at the place across the street (Double-J), and decided to meet a friend here for lunch while I was waiting for it last time. Location-wise, it's in a weird place. It's a pretty busy street, and there are no other restaurants around. However, if you are looking for something around here, don't hesitate to pop in here. They have a nice outdoor patio seating area that has a fence to insulate it a bit from the road. Service was friendly. And the food was good (not great). I had a personal pizza, and it was a solid lunch. read more

Very nice restaurant with pleasant staff. The pig pizza was very good, the goat cheese was a nice touch. The split pea soup was hearty and very good as well. read more

Bistro 23 - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pizzas are delicious! All in the sauce. Even tho it takes me 15 minutes to get there, I keep going back. I highly recommend this place.

Delicious food in a casual yet elegant and modern setting - we really enjoyed our meal at Bistro23. I had the pig in the woods pizza - I would 100% get this again. Local ham had a lot of flavor and the goat cheese and arugula helped cut the fatty ones of the pork. Delicious pizza and can't recommend highly enough with words. Just get it. You're welcome. Burger was delicious as well - seasoned well and grilled a perfect medium rare. We got the last one - there's a reason they sell out. Come early to be sure you get one. Ham and Avocado sandwich really hit the spot - just enough avocado to enhance the ham, not too much to overpower it. Very well executed. We are traveling around Portland for the next few days, and I expect we will be back before we head back to Seattle - and Dallas TX. EAT HERE NOW 5 getting piggy with it stars read more

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I've been trying to make it out to Bistro23 for a while now, ever since I noticed it driving home from the store sometime last year. I looked it up on Yelp, liked what I saw for both menu and interior décor, and tried to make it happen several times, almost always on a Sunday morning...when they're closed. The timing never seemed to work out, until this last Saturday. My wife was in the mood for brunch, but I managed to negotiate an early lunch (score one for the husband!), and since Bistro23 is conveniently closed to home, there was no need to wait. We rolled on over, poured over the menu, and settled on a Ham & Avo sandwich for her, the Bistro Burger for me, and to drink, an unsweetened tea for my sweetie, and a Meteor Man cocktail for the meatier man (myself)! Now, I will judge you harshly, and pronounce doom and gloom on any place that can't make a decent burger. Such (idle) threats were unnecessary here, because the Bistro Burger is top notch! It doesn't try to reinvent the wheel with exotic, pretentious and unnecessary ingredients: it simply does what a burger does best, but hitting all the succulent, savory notes expected of it - savory, juicy, robust and hearty! A perfectly cooked (medium-rare, in my case) patty, Thousand Island dressing, and all the usual offenders for toppings. It was, in all honesty, one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. If I don't ask the server for A1 steak sauce or some form of hot sauce, you know you have a winner on your hands! My wife, who had been in more of a breakfast mood, said she was pleasantly surprised at how much she enjoyed her Ham & Avo sandwich, and from the sample bite I took, I concurred. Crispy, meaty, and creamy, thanks to the avocado. She, like myself, finished her meal stuffed and content. Also, that Meteor Man cocktail was fantastic: a sort of sour-tinged twist on an Old Fashioned, which is many adjectives that I like all together in one sentence. The only odd thing I noticed about the experience was the presence of a bar (closed at the time), which seems like it would be under-utilized, since the restaurant closes no later than 8pm, any day of the week. Feels like an untapped (hah!) market there, but then again...this *is* Northeast Portland. It's not wise to be out after dark. Counter staff and servers were friendly and efficient, and the food and cocktail, all of which were fabulous, came out of the kitchen in an expected amount of time. The spacious interior steadily filled out as we dined, further confirming our assessment that this little bistro is a true neighborhood treasure. My only regret is that I hadn't made it more of a priority to check this place out sooner. Now that I know the truth, expect many more visits in the near future! read more

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It's been a while since I've been there, but they have great food and beer. The atmosphere was really nice too.

There is no service, cold and un- inviting. Not even a smile, how was your dinner. We will never go back, especially since the food was blah. read more

One of our go to places, love it! Good service, reliable food, and good wine and beer selection.

Came with my mom and ordered at counter with a man that acted like he could give a rip if I was there or not. No thank you.. no appreciation or friendliness. Not a great start.. Asked for a lime wedge for the water twice, chicken came out not fully cooked and totally different than described on menu. My burger was meh at best and was charged extra charged to swap out the grilled onions for an allergy. Sent back raw chicken and asked to replace with burger to go. We were over the silliness. Including tip, $45 for two mediocre burgers with waters to drink? Nope. I can get a stellar burger elsewhere for 10 dollars, they get it right and actually act like they appreciate I walked in the door. The snob factor in any restaurant is annoying, but this little place? Please. Get over yourself. Also... hood vent in the kitchen needs to either be turned on or perhaps you need to have it looked at. Part of why we bailed early was the whole place filled up with smoke as it got busier for dinner. read more

I have always enjoyed my experience at Bistro23. Been there with both grown sons and numerous occasions and they also love it. Use to focus on the grilled cheese with tomato soup but now I am focused on the warm ham sandwich with the avocado, so mouth watering. The spot is clean and the people are always friendly and helpful. Pretty busy during lunch but definitely worth it. Also they have a good beer selection. Definitely will be back time and time again. read more

Updated again! I've had quite a few items over the years and still miss a few that are now off the menu, like the bahn mi, but tonight I wanted some protein so got the burger with everyone on it. My husband usually gets the burger but he gets is plain without anything on it except cheese. So sad. But it was perfect! Cooked exactly to what I asked for, nice toast on the bun, great flavor and a decent amount of meat. I do wish they had fries but the burger is still worth it with the chips. I only had half so leftovers for later. Will definitely get it again when I have a hankering for a good burger. read more

Bistro 23 - Remnants of a delicious Classic Cheese - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Good food, well-prepared. We frequently get food such as their salads and burgers to go and it's always tasty and made with quality ingredients. read more

Came here after landing at Portland Airport. Restaurant is located a few minutes away from there. Shared the Margherita pie. Coming from New York City, I would say that the pizza was good even though I've had a lot better here. Service was very good! read more

Bistro 23 - Margherita Pie - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food was absolutely outstanding. Service was perfect. I am so glad I found this place.

I come here weekly when it town. I have tried everything on the menu. Hand and avocado sandwich on baguette, hold thejalapeño. Thin sliced onion. Yummy Mayo and buttered baguette is toasted to perfection. Pizza choices with meat, ham, mushroom, pesto and arugula, Margarita pizza, and a few other choices. Wood fired. Bistro burger cooked medium with pickle aioli sauce, lettuce chopped, and thin sliced onion. Caesar salad. Loads of yummy garlic...small or large. Chicken Parmesan. Huge and tasty. Crispy yet savory, loaded with mozzarella. Bolognese pasta. To die for. Oh...and I always get a cookie to go! This place is my favorite restaurant for dinner or lunch. It is simply a must! read more

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The best chicken parmesan sandwich in Portland is here. It's simply perfection. Is it the chicken which is tender and crispy? Or the sauce which is thick and tasty? The bun which isn't too soft or hard. The answer is yes. I also love the original salads as well and of course, their brick chicken and wood fired pizzas are equally delicious. I wish they were open on the weekend, but get that it's more of a blue collar place for the folks working in the area. It's always clean and bright and the fireplace is a nice touch. read more