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Bistro Alder

4.3 (68 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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BISTRO ALDER ATMOSPHERE

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Romantic
Upscale
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Apitchaya N.

I had such an amazing experience at Bistro Alder inside the Dossier Hotel in downtown Portland. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful romantic, upscale, cozy, and the perfect place to unwind after a long day. Everything from the ambiance to the drinks and service was top tier. I especially want to give a huge shoutout to Matt, the bartender. He is truly amazing and delivers 100/10 service. From the moment I sat down, he was professional, friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. I actually came in having a really bad day, and to my surprise, Matt completely turned my day around with his positive energy and outstanding hospitality. And I have to say he makes the BEST espresso martini I have ever had. Seriously unforgettable. Matt deserves so much credit for the level of customer service he provides. People like him are what make experiences memorable. Thank you again for making my night so much better. I will absolutely be coming back!

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Jen V.

Stopped by here after the gingerbread house unveiling at the Be son and was staaaarving. Immediately the vibe is stunning - tall ceilings, intimate lighting, old school meets modern. The menu had great options and a lot looked good. Service was also so friendly despite only having one server out there for both the bar and dining area. Unfortunately it took a long time to get our meal, although based on other reviews it could be because this place was more packed than usual. When we did finally get our food, our appetizers came at the same time as the meal. Everything was fine, nothing spectacular. I would come back if I was in the area and for the drinks and the chips & dip.

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Bronwyn E.

I recently took my mother here for a birthday dinner celebration. I had won an Instagram contest in December for a free meal for two here in 2025. The food was excellent. We ordered the carrot ginger soup and it was simply delicious. We also had the brussel sprouts and the Caesar salads with salmon. The salmon too was cooked to perfection and I'm still dreaming about it. We finished our meal off with lemon sorbet and blueberries which was an excellent way to finish a solid meal. The food is fantastic. The restaurant has a cozy and beautiful French vibe and it's only a 5 minute walk to the Smart Park lot and is also connected to the Dossier hotel. We were able to walk over to the Woodlark and the Ritz Carlton from the location even though my mother has some mobility issues. We saw tour groups arriving at the hotel from the window of the restaurant and it was a fun atmosphere to relax and people watch. I will definitely come back. Our waitress was pleasant, but she seemed tired and overwhelmed. We came here on a Sunday late afternoon/early evening and she was the main person working the bar and the restaurant even though there were at least 5 parties there. I saw another bartender briefly, but for the most part our waitress was the main server and she didn't seem very happy to be surrounded by lots of work with little help or support. I felt like the restaurant needed at least one more server to keep service for everyone more efficient and enjoyable. Overall, I'm very excited that I came here and it's been one of my favorite dining highlights this year.

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Lisette M.

Came here for a night cap during or stay here. I ordered Old World Fashion and a Spring Spritz and they were both Amazon!! Pat was our bartender and he was amazing and clearly knows how to make a drink! I highly recommend coming here for a drink! We didn't order food but the person next to us did and it did look good. Pat gave great service even when dealing with a difficult guest who was there when we were. That guy was so rude! Pat you're doing great keep it up!

James E.

I came here for a yelp event and the place was fantastic. Loved the atmosphere, the chef was amazing. His culinary creativity was astounding. I'm definitely coming back here during normal business hours. Great place for an after work get together. Bar has good drinks.

Lunch special French onion soup & salad
Karla B.

Amazing French onion soup! The cheese pull was insane. It was hearty & rich and the lunch portion was just right. It was perfect on this cold & rainy day

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Mercedes C.

The first thing you'll (probably) notice is the high ceiling. Adler's inside design is pared-back, but has a sophisticated feel with grey walls, some metal accents and light woods on Alder St. in Downtown Portland, OR. Despite located on the ground floor of the Dossier Hotel- where we've stayed on previous trips, you can still come to Adler to enjoy happy hour, light bites, some dinner items, dessert and of course, cocktails. Bartender Matt was smooth with his shaking skills and concoctions on a Saturday night to pre-celebrate our daughter's graduation the following day. We brought a 'cheese plate' to our room which barely looked the part. Some of the cheeses were reasonably sized- but others were like the size of my thumbnail ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. It lacked. Would the cheese plate be different and better to look at if we stayed here to enjoy it instead of taking it to our room in a small to-go box? Regardless, Adler is a cozy spot to linger.

2 Egg Breakfast w/Sunny Side Up eggs
Jairo R.

Awesome place with great service and delicious food! Had the two egg breakfast and it was exactly what I needed. The bacon was crispy and thick, the eggs were perfect and the potatoes with the caramelized onions were out of this world! The place is located inside the Dossier Hotel with a super cool old school vibe that is perfectly reflected inside the restaurant. All in all, a 5 star restaurant all the way!

Adam C.

Laid back bar restaurant attached to a downtown hotel. Staff were friendly and the decor inside the bar is pretty cool - you feel like you are walking into the past. The food was average at best and I recommend you stick with the basics. You are probably better off to go here for a drink.

Lemon Crepes
Spencer N.

Classy vibes with good food. I was staying at the Dossier Hotel and went down for breakfast. We seated ourselves and were helped nearly immediately. Our server was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Lemon Crepes which she said were a favorite. They were delightful. The crepes were light and the lemon filling was slightly sweet, the yogurt and tangerine slices on top took the edge off both the tartness and sweetness of the lemon. It was a surprisingly refreshing meal. The dining area is just cool. It's clean, with a nice bar, plenty of seats, and windows all around. In general, for what it is, I feel like they do a good job. They were quick, the food was good, the decor was well thought out. In general it was a really good experience!

Fried potato gnocchi
Annie P.

BISTRO ALDER - holy rolly polly - best gnocchi, best bolognese I have EVER had. The flavor! I ate as much as I physically could and then some. Blistered green beans were in an amazing sauce I don't even know what to compare it to. This chef is 1000000/10 Atmosphere is great, date, business or solo dining great vibe.

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Great bar and service, Joshua really stood out and was absolutely outstanding. Definitely made our trip.

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Service was friendly and fast, Eggs Benedict and breakfast sandwich were delicious. I recommend this place.

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Awesome ambiance, great food! Olive was a phenomenal waitress! So accommodating and sweet! I couldn't have liked it more!

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Nice wait staff and great atmosphere! It gives an elevated feel without feeling like I needed to wear formal attire.

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Great experience, the food was great. And service was as great considering what a fast paced environment they're working in!

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