This place made my head explode in the very best way. I was visiting from out of town (LA) and made reservations for my friends and I to have the chef's tasting menu. We arrived and were seated immediately by the window. Nice. We opted for the wine pairings and the supplemental foie gras course. What came next destroyed my preconceived notions. So, if you like excellent food and trying new things... Go here. Small portions and HUGE flavors. Le Pigeon is now on our must go list every time I visit Portland with my friends. 10/10. read more

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Le Pigeon provided a solid but ordinary experience. The spring tasting menu contained a good mix of sea and land but ultimately did not have any standout moments for me. Good: - courses aren't afraid to explore tart, sour flavors; enjoyed some of the early courses in particular - good mix of different presentation, ingredients, etc. - dessert was very good, a very strong note to end on - seating was comfortable given the cozy space; service was professional Meh: - nearly all courses lacked aromatic component to me; smells were mild and didn't trigger a strong reaction - similarly, seasoning for the mains were a little underdone to me, had to rely on sauces to get a notable flavor out of the meat - vegetables felt second class relative to the protein - pacing was a smidge on the slow side Overall I am grateful for the experience but don't expect to come back on my next Portland trip read more

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I really wanted to love Le Pigeon, but unfortunately, the environment and pacing didn't live up to the reputation or the price point. We opted for the Chef's Tasting and decided to supplement the Foie Gras, which was the highlight of the night. The Foie Gras dessert was inventive and delicious, and the fish dish was cooked to perfection--refined, delicate, and full of flavor. However, the experience fell apart with the logistics: * Pacing & Portions: While the servers were incredibly attentive and kind, the kitchen timing was a struggle. We waited about 20 minutes between courses. When the portions are this small, those long gaps make it very difficult to stay engaged with the meal; it felt like we were waiting longer than we were eating. * The Noise: This was the biggest dealbreaker. After 9:00 PM, a rave started upstairs, and the bass was so loud it was shaking the room. It is impossible to enjoy a fine-dining tasting menu when you're competing with a club soundtrack through the ceiling. * Facilities: For a restaurant of this caliber, having only one bathroom is extremely inconvenient. A line started to form in the dining area, which made for a very awkward and cramped atmosphere. Ultimately, we paid a premium price for a meal that felt rushed in quality but slow in delivery. The environment simply doesn't balance out the high cost. Sadly, I don't think I'll be returning. read more

My Le Pigeon restaurant experience was one for the record books. Not just because I'd been looking forward to eating there for a long time, but also because our dinner was to me, a memorable occasion - my 75th birthday! Three quarters of a century. Birthdays seem to arrive faster every year, and for this one I felt a special restaurant was in order. So I pulled the trigger on Le Pigeon in Portland as the place my wife and I would celebrate. I opted for seats at the Chef's Table, because we have done this twice before at other restaurants and really enjoyed being able to watch the chefs do their thing, and occasionally getting a chance to schmooze with them. It's a lot of fun, and I highly recommend it! The show in the kitchen did not disappoint. If you're expecting to observe Gordon Ramsey kitchen chaos, you need to go somewhere else. At Le Pigeon the chefs worked with meticulous attention to detail. Everything was so organized, each dish had been prepped with the kind of care that could fool you into thinking what they were doing was easy. Ha! It's been said that genius is the ability to make the complex seem plain, and the chefs working in the kitchen did just that! There are two menus offered nightly, a carnivore offering and a vegetarian. My wife and I both chose the meat option. I'll post a copy of the menu so you can see yourself. My wife told me she wasn't going to eat sweetbreads, so I could have them. I eagerly agreed, as I had been wanting to try them for a long time. There was also a menu item you can choose as a "supplement" for an extra $30. My wife again passed, this time due to the foie gras, but hey, I'm only 75 once in life, so I added it to my order. Oh, and I began it all with an Old Fashioned. Man, it was absolutely delicious! The dinners also have an option for wine pairings, which I took them up on, too, and I'm glad I did. I will admit that my first glass of wine tasted a bit light, I thought. But then I tasted it with the food and that was a different experience entirely! Each glass fit each dish perfectly. I'm not a wine connoisseur by any means and I didn't recognize any of the wines they were pouring for me that night - and the pours were very nice - but the way they matched each dish was a bit amazing. My hat is off to the person who paired the wines! The service was great, too. Our waiter was very attentive without being intrusive. The only thing I would suggest for the wait staff is that they should be able to give a somewhat detailed explanation of who chose the wines for the meal. I asked, but the answer was a bit vaggue. I don't want a complete resume, but I'd like to know their name, whether or not they are a sommelier, if not I'd like to know their experience, perhaps a stgory as to how they picked these particular wines, etc. The lack of a good answer didn't detract from the meal, and is really just a nit, but I think it is something Le Pigeon could improve on. All in all, we enjoyed everything we ate! And drank! This, of course is exactly what you want to experience when you are dropping significant dollars for a meal. Yeah, Le Pigeon is definitely $$$$, but for a special occasion like a 75th birthday, it was worth it! I will admit to being slightly disappointed that I didn't get a little something-something for my birthday. You know, maybe a special extra amuse. What I got instead was a candle in my dessert. LOL. Oh, well. Because this was a selfish pleasure I desired, I can't ding the restaurant for it. I still enjoyed myself immensely. Lastly, I just want to lodge a minor protest. Le Pigeon is one of a growing number of restaurants that are now charging a percent of the bill to pay for employee healthcare. I object to this. Call me crazy, but I do not believe customers should be forced to pay extra, above and beyond a tip, for a restaurant's employee's health insurance. Personally, I'd rather see those costs built into the menu prices than added as a separate line item. I know, easy for me to say, but that's the way I feel. Would I book a table at Le Pigeon again? Absolutely! p.s. Street parking was not a problem at all. read more

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Yeah to my first review of 2026 and it is for Le Pigeon which is a French restaurant located in Portland! This place is small, so please make reservations in advance. Dinner is a tasting menu so you don't even need to think about it! The chef has already done all the work and you just have to enjoy and have the delicious food. You can pick from two options one is a meat tasting and the other is catered to vegetarians. We also came here for a birthday and they made it extra special! Thank you for that :) Overall picked the meat one and it was delicious. I really enjoyed the taste of the blackened grouper and the foi gras was packed with flavor and just tasty! Each dish was a spellbound of flavor that blended really well with the others. Loved each plate that came out and would totally recommend coming here for a nice meal. read more

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I went with my girlfriend for my birthday. We each got the vegetarian tasting menu with a few substitutions. Overall I think the flavors, presentation, execution and service were mostly excellent. I was hoping for something "earth shattering" though and didn't quite get that. One issue I had was that the textures in the meal were almost all soft. I noticed myself craving for something more substantial that I could chew. Something that is satiating. For $140/person I think it's a reasonable deal. I'd return if the menu spoke to me. read more

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My boyfriend surprised me with a booking here on our last night in Portland! We don't typically get French cuisine, but we were in the mood for something high end. He booked on OpenTable on the same day at 7:00 pm. When we arrived, we were surprised by how small and intimate the restaurant was. We were seated immediately and the servers introduced themselves to us. Super friendly and welcoming! We opted for the Omnivore 5-course option. We were amazed to find a non-alcoholic pairing for the meals! We both don't drink and we love mocktails. We really appreciated this option. Just keep in mind it was a $45 charge per person! So it was +$90 to our bill. Again, we rarely treat ourselves and rarely find this option, so he decided to get it. I am truly grateful! This was our line up: STEAK TARTARE mussels, apricot, sea beans HOT AND COLD SHRIMP AND GRITS aged gouda, provençal, powdered lobster STEELHEAD GLAÇAGE leeks, passionfruit mustard, potato WINE CAN CHICKEN pork belly, stuffed shell, truffle STRAWBERRY SHERBET chamomile panna cotta, yuzu, oat We didn't know what to expect, but we were floored by each item we tried. Every single dish was crafted with excellence and the drink pairing Was outstanding. My favorite would have to be steelhead glacage and the wine chicken. For the drinks, we definitely loved the two different rumi champagne and rosé. The most unique item we tried was the foie gras coke float! Like whaaat, that's a thing? Our total bill without tip was $380! It was a two-hour event. Thank you for much for this beautiful experience! read more

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I took my partner to Le Pigeon for her birthday recently and it was absolutely delightful, as always. This is our third visit, and it continues to impress and delight. We both lived in NYC and Chicago and she lived in Paris, and we're no stranger to first rate white tablecloth culinary palaces, and can't be more delighted to have discovered this place, in a completely unassuming building off East Burnside, that's on par with the best we've had anywhere. We opted for the omnivore menu, with the optional extra course, plus the wine pairing. We went with the "regular" versus "reserve" pairing as it was more than up to the task, but in general it's worth the slight price premium. There was an un-announced surprise starter, and I really wish I'd taken notes as it was delicious and I don't remember anything other than the shaved white truffle garnish. That was followed by the steak tartare, plated with mussels very lightly poached in white wine and sea beans atop an apricot puree. This was followed by a bread plate while the next course was prepared, with a black truffle butter spread. The hot and cold shrimp and grits was amazing and completely unlike any shrimp and grits I'd ever had - the shrimp were cold, the grits hot, and it was all delicious. Who knew you could garnish with powdered lobster? That took us into the foie gras and duck lumpia. If you don't know, lumpia is sort of a big spring roll and this was delicious. The green strawberries were crip and tart, the duck perfect, and the rest of the fillings complementary. The fish course was a steelhead glaçace - the glaze was a passionfruit and dijon mustard affair, lightly herbed, poured over the steelhead atop a bed of leeks and potatoes, topped with a bit of crispy trout skin. It's hard to single anything out as the highlight but this was close The wine can chicken preparation details are lost at this point but it was flavorful, served with crispy pork belly and a stuffed shell, with truffle garnish. This moved us to the desert portions of the evening starting with the strawberry sherbet which was so amazingly tempting that I managed to not snap a "before" photo, only catching that mid-way through. Absolutely divine. The chaser was a foie gras profiterole, proving once again that creativity knows no bounds here. Beautiful and delicious, and so delicate. As it was a birthday occasion, the house brought out a celebratory chocolate mousse cake, with a single candle and thank goodness, no singing. Perfection. All in, it was an amazing evening. If you're coming, do note that this is a leisurely experience - plan on spending about two hours enjoying your meal, and the exceptional service. The wine pairing provides half pours but six samplings (seven if you take the optional course), so all in between 2 and 3 glasses. Speaking of service - it's first class. Professional, friendly, super knowledgeable about the dishes and the wines, willing and able to discuss at length, and did I say friendly? Best in class for sure. As noted, we've been before. We'll be back again in the future. In a perfect world I'd find an excuse to come in at least once a month. Highest possible recommendation. read more

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The March 2026 chef's tasting menu delivered a memorable evening. Staff was engaging and knowledgeable. The opening scallop + radish course set the tone beautifully--clean, precise, and layered with flavor. It was easily the standout of the night and showcased the kitchen at its most refined. We opted to add the foie gras terrine supplement, which was clearly well executed. The flavors were rich and thoughtful, especially with the rhubarb and pistachio elements, though the overall dish leaned quite dense and heavy. The kitchen was gracious in accommodating a crustacean allergy, substituting a pasta dish in place of the shellfish components. The pasta was satisfying and well prepared, a thoughtful adjustment that didn't feel like an afterthought. The pork ribeye was nicely cooked and flavorful, though the accompanying Brussels sprouts were slightly overdone, losing some of the texture and balance the dish called for. Dessert courses were strong overall--particularly the strawberry yuzu, which was bright and refreshing. However, the final foie gras profiterole felt overly heavy at the end of an already rich meal and didn't quite land as intended. We chose the standard wine pairing, which was a highlight in its own right. The pours were generous, and each selection complemented the courses thoughtfully, enhancing the progression of the meal without overpowering it. Overall, a very good experience with moments of excellence--especially at the start and in the beverage program--though a slightly lighter touch in the later courses would elevate the menu even further. read more

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Best dining experience in ALL of Portland! Both chef's tasting menus are so well done and I will be returning soon. Price is really not that bad considering the elevation of the dining experience and you will leave plenty full from the courses they put together in the menu. read more

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Fantastic evening, what an amazing experience.Lived up to all the hype. Everyone needs to do this at least once

All in all, it was a great experience dining at Le Pigeon. However, given the price point, I was a bit disappointed with some of the dishes. My favorite dish was the foie gras and duck lumpia. The duck fat combined with the crispy lumpia was PACKED with flavor. I also enjoyed the ube/tamarind drink in the non-alcohol pairing option. The Chilean sea bass and hamachi, however were the most disappointing dishes. The chicken broth in the Chilean sea bass dish was moderately salty. For the price point, I would expect the flavor to be a bit more unique than just the taste of salty chicken broth. The fish, however, was cooked well. The flavor of the hamachi sauce, raita, used in the dish did not shine. So I felt like I was just eating raw hamachi without sauce. Both desserts were way too sweet for my liking. I felt like the sweetness overpowered every flavor of the desserts. Service was good and I enjoyed the atmosphere! read more

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Food was good - interesting ingredients and beautiful presentation. Service was meh, rather lukewarm. Ambiance was left to be desired. read more

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I think of Le Pigeon as the OG of tasting menus in Portland. When I visited the city a long time ago, my sister would recommend Le Pigeon as one of the best places for fine dining. After so many years, I finally decided to give it a try. The ambience is cozy like a tiny French bistro, so not pretentious at all, very Portland. The tasting menu offers 6 courses with a foie gras supplement (which I didn't get). Overall, I enjoyed the experience, friendly is super friendly and since I dined alone, I sat at the counter watching the chef and crew prepping all the dishes. All the dishes were expertly cooked, especially the lamb, which was so tender and mouth-watering. The style did feel a bit stuck in time, like tasting menu plating you maybe saw in the 90s, and one plate (the seafood course of blackened grouper) had muddled flavors. Their signature end dish of foie gras profiterole was nice but not necessarily cutting edge in creation. Still, it's a Portland institution and worth trying. read more

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Not worth the price! The food was too oily, and the fish was tasteless. Only the scallop appetizer was good. It wasn't a balanced meal because there was too much foie gras in different courses. We didn't feel well after eating. Overall, it was an unhealthy meal and far too expensive for the quality. I do not recommend it. You can get much better food with lower price. read more

Gross food...so greasy! It wasn't my choice to go here but some out of town customers wanted to go. I hated it and so did they. So expensive and very elitist atmosphere. read more

Took my dad here for his birthday dinner and had a wonderful time. The food is incredible with lots of flavors and complexities. We loved every dish we ordered. Staff had excellent attention to detail and very knowledgeable. read more

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Wow, I had high expectations for this restaurant and it still managed to exceed it. Everything was incredible - both the food and the service. I was fortunate that my friend got the vegetarian menu and I got the omnivore so that we could try all the things - and they were both equally good. We both also each got the supplemental dish which was a great option - the one on the vegetarian menu is to die for. Given that their menu fluctuates I won't detail out every dish and how good they were but out of the 16 dishes I ate or tried - there was only 1 that was lackluster - those are some pretty good odds. If you're worried about being hungry after because the plates look small - trust me that won't be a problem - I was bursting by the end I was so full. The ambiance is also so great - a balance of cozy and intimate yet lively - a great spot for rich conversation. I'll be dreaming of Le Pigeon until I can return. read more

Le Pigeon - Scallop & Perogi - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I had been wanting to go here for a loooong time. Finally dined at Le Pigeon recently and was thoroughly impressed. The food was exceptional--high quality, beautifully prepared, and the menu offered unique dishes that delighted from start to finish. I didn't eat a single thing I didn't love. The service was truly some of the best I've ever experienced; our server was incredibly knowledgeable about both the food and wine pairings, enhancing the entire meal. The intimate setting made it even more special. It is certainly on the pricey side, but absolutely worth it for the experience. Highly recommend. read more

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I went to Le Pigeon with high expectations based on its reputation and the rave reviews it receives. The environment and setting are lovely and that was something I genuinely enjoyed. The space feels intimate warm and thoughtfully designed and it sets a tone that makes you expect something special. Unfortunately the overall experience itself felt mostly ordinary. The service was friendly and the pacing was fine but the food never rose to the level the price and reputation suggest. With a bill approaching four hundred dollars for one person I was hoping for dishes that felt bold inventive and unforgettable. What I experienced instead was competent cooking and pleasant flavors that simply did not leave a lasting impression. The tasting style menu creates the expectation that each course will deliver something memorable. For me many of the dishes stayed safely in the realm of fine but unremarkable. Nothing was bad but nothing truly stood out either and that is hard to justify at this price point. I understand why others love this restaurant and why it continues to receive praise. The atmosphere is charming and the concept is solid. For my own experience however it did not move beyond average and did not feel worth the cost. I left feeling that while the setting was lovely there are other places where the food itself would create a more memorable experience for the money. read more

Absolutely a fine dining experience. My partner and I went as a holiday celebration and it didn't disappoint. Never have I ever had such a decadent meal. Everything was superb. Definitely recommend the wine pairing if you are on the shelf about it!!! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place after seeing it recommended on Reddit by Portland locals. We had the pre-fix tasting menu. I would've also done the wine pairing, but unfortunately there was only one red wine out of the five. The food was very creative and cooked to perfection. All the dishes were beautifully presented and tasted great. My favorites were - Oyster based sauce that came with the pork cheeks - Venison heart - Citrus cake - Fois gras profiteroles. They were very different, interesting and creative Service was prompt, efficient and professional, quite formal. A great place with excellent and unique food for a special occasion. read more

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The dinner at le Pigeon was superb! We chose the omnivore set menu that was curated beautifully. They offer a wine pairing option which amplified the experience and tastes of the food. The service was excellent and our main waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable about the various wines that were selected to accompany the meal. I will definitely be back my next trip to Portland. Thank you! read more

Just in town for a few days and they had availabilities day of on a Wednesday! The staff was super nice and even gave me some recs for other places to eat. Loved how all dishes were centered around a protein. I got a glimpse of some of the vegetarian option, which also looked beautiful. I sat at the bar/chef's counter (?) and was able to watch the chefs plate up and stay streamlined during each course and it was so organized! Loved watching them work! I left suuuper full. The broth in the cod dish was amazing. The foie gras profiterole was the richest dessert I've ever had. Almost a little too heavy for me, but definitely something I'm glad I've tried! read more

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Believe the warnings about the noise level. It is no exaggeration to say you cannot hear the person sitting directly across from you due to the deafening music from the upstairs venue. While the food was decent and our server was fantastic, the management's handling of the situation was deeply disappointing. When paying $700 for a dinner, you expect a tranquil dining experience--or at the very least, an apology when things fall short. Instead of being receptive to feedback, management was apathetic and dismissive, bluntly stating, 'that's the music upstairs.' Save your money and dine at an establishment that values the complete guest experience. read more

A wonderful way to end my excursion to Portland. I appreciated the creative flourishes and variety of flavors in each dish. I waa seated besides the chef, which was absolutely wonderful. Getting to see the masters cook was amazing. I went on a sunday, so it made for an intimate dining experience. 1. Chicken Liver Mousse Eclair Started off with this quick bite. I liked the onion jam, but nothing else came off as notworthy. 2. Beef Carpaccio Now this dish was really unique. A lot of things going on that sum up to something greater than its parts. The beef in this dish is more of a vessel for the different textures and flavors in the dish. There is crunchiness from the pine nut, a bit of spice from the peppers, a bit for fruitiness from the date, and a ton of other flavors 3. Bread & Butter Kinda boring ngl. The bread was kinda mid. The butter had some balsamic reduction on top, but i couldn't taste it. Also not salty enough. 4. Sturgeon Pastrami While i appreciate the creative effort, this one was a bit of a swing and a miss. The idea of seafood pastrami is new to me, and the sturgeon tasted excellent. The issue was that it had way too much spices on it. So much so that it overpowered all the garnishes in the dish. I couldnt taste the caviar at all. Also they included a russian sauce that I found unappetizing. 5. Black Cod We so back with this one. An amazing dish. The cod was cooked beautifully, the mussels paired well with the cod and added some extra seafoodiness, and the tumeric emulsion was just the cherry on top! My only complaint is that I thought the cucumbers were a tad bit too acidic. They were sautéed in the same sauce as the leeks, but i think the larger surface area of the cucumber made them absorb too much of whatever the marinade was. 6. Blanquette De Veau Holy shit so good. The sweetbread was a new experience for me. The veal was absolutely divine. One nitpick is that visually its kinda boring. But taste-wise 10/10. 7. Pear Tart A good dessert. It's a pretty straightforward pear tart with ice cream. 8. Foie Gras Profiterole Le Pigeon's signature dessert. Frankly, I dont see the hype. Maybe my palette isn't refined but i couldn't make out the foie gras flavor. I honestly dont think it justifies its existence in the dish and is just pretentious. read more

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I think the high regards that this restaurant has held and still holds in our area is well worth. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here. Staff was kind, responsive, and kept the bread and butter rolling. Chefs were fun and clearly skilled. Lovely setting inside. Each dish was special and delicious. One of the mushroom sauces was a bit too salty, likewise for a few other dishes, but not too much to ruin any flavor. Other than that. The order of dishes and the presentation was great. We got the foi gras and uni add on and it was exemplary with sweetness of banana and a perfect waffle. Will definitely return as soon as we can. read more

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Late review for 4/18 Was fortunate enough to have booked the counter for an impromptu anniversary trip. Coming from LA I was honestly a bit skeptical how the food scene would compare but boy was I educated. It was amazing watching this talented team put together course after course of beautiful and delicious dishes. Star of the night was without a doubt the foie gras waffle, couldn't stop raving about it for weeks. Wine pairing was also thoughtful curated. Service was top notch (comparable to a 1-2 star Michelin place) and pricing was very reasonable. Will definitely be coming back next trip to Portland. read more

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My boyfriend surprised me with reservations here for my birthday and it was a perfect spot to celebrate. We sat right at the counter and got to watch the chefs do their thing! The space is small and cozy with some really fun decor. It's French, so there was a wine pairing, I'm not a wine person, so I opted for a cocktail, but the menu is pretty limited there. The food though, it was incredible. From the first bite to the last, we were treated to some really fun and creative flavor and texture combinations. I absolutely loved the starter, which was a savory unagi rice krispie. We also opted for the supplementary plate, which was a twist on musubi. Everything was perfectly cooked, I'd love to come back to see what they come up with for other seasons. read more

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I made reservation for my birthday and requested a certain table and when I arrived they had given my table to other guests. we were served 6 courses and four of them were mushy food. The fish course was the only course that was good. The service was not good. The wine pairing with the meal only two were good. The ambience was not pleasant. I had been there once before and had a wonderful experience. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

Ate there last night. Food was transcendent. Service was exceptional - it was warm, inviting and knowledgeable. Ambiance is described by others as "rustic chic". But I think of it as "inviting, relaxed,". But how to focus on the "ambiance" when the food was so wonderful. read more

The food is so yummy-- a little hard to get a reservation and can't walk up (so plan ahead)

This place was just 10/10. Everything that came out was great and the wine pairing was one of the most top notch I've ever had, it paired so well with the food. The tasting is $140 per person and they offer a vegetarian option. The service was great and the server Christopher did a great job. I would recommend this place for a date night or a special occasion, it was worth the money. read more

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Not sure what I expected but that meal definitely blew my mind. Perfect place to celebrate a birthday, the counter was fun since we were able to look into the kitchen. The servers were super helpful and knowledgeable. I definitely can't afford to eat here often but happy to have had the experience. read more

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Had high hopes after reading raving reviews, but it fell short. A few things to discuss. Interior: 4/5 It is a small restaurant that gives off a speakeasy vibe with an open kitchen. If you sit by the bar, you can see all the action. It looks like watching a scene in the Bear, which is quite entertaining. Because I made a comparison to a speakeasy, I have to say... their walls need to be sound proof because there were overlapping music throughout the entire night that was distracting. Food: 3/5 We opted to get one regular menu and one vegan option and included the add-on options for both menu. The night started with a wonderful drink and scrumptious first course. Then it sort of just fell from that point onward. There's too many flavors going on in every dish. An example is the chicken stuffed with lobster. You can't tell which ingredient is the highlight. The lobster was dry and barely noticeable. The chicken was tender and juicy, but had no flavors. On the vegan side, the kimchi was probably the most sour kimchi I ever had. It tasted like a glass of pure vinegar and it stayed in my pallet for the rest of the night. Overall, the tasting menu could have been amazing if they embrace less is more. read more

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Honest review for a first time fine diner. The food is tiny! If they gave a little more you can appreciate the flavors more instead of trying to cut one bite into a bunch of tiny pieces to not swallow it at once. If you want to be full after get bread refills lol. $30 for a supplemental which is also sort of a small plate for what you pay. Also another warning is you'll have to go through dairy if you have those allergies but thankfully it's in small portions. Okay onto the good ish stuff about this place: They change out your silverware between each tiny course. Presentation is good and you get to appreciate the volume of dishes they churn out in the sort of hole in the wall and all the detail they have to do and fine tuning of some in a very short time. The little garnish they add to the tiny meal is over the top as a function over form guy. Also they have to explain every "little" detail about the dishes and drinks like yup yup cool I guess, getting that attention and being talked a lot to as an introvert to slow you down from digging in is another thing. Service such as checking coats and the bathroom is nice... Also too many rich looking people there and some showing off their sailboat pictures read more

Ambiance 0/5 - music venue above makes it sound like thunder the entire meal & we could barely hear our server. Food 2/5 - just kind meh, very heavy on super weird stuff like sweetbreads & foil gras. Service 2/5 - tried to accommodate gluten-free but only about 50% of the menu was available & so kind of a rip off to only get half of the tastings. Typical snobby self-important chef with an ego problem who thinks people want to sit through a meal with a heavy metal concert raging above them & have to ask their sever to repeat everything bc it's so loud & pay full price for half the food bc they got a James Beard award. read more

Fantastic food and service. Each dish was better than the previous, and the wine pairings were perfect! I will continue to recommend this lovely place. read more

Each bite of food we had was an explosion of flavor in my mouth. Each plate had a relatively small amount of food on it, but that is to be expected of French cuisine. All of the items on the chef's menu are listed on the website and kept up to date - they change their menu seasonally. They have a supplement option on the menu to add an extra course to the meal. I didn't get it because I don't usually eat very much but I definitely did not leave full. The space is romantic and cozy with very limited seating. read more

Meh. Kinda tasty but not worth the price. I have had similar experiences at other portland restaurants for usually around half the price. And the food was better too. It's a $135/person set menu, either vegetarian or meat course w/ option for foie gras supplement for +$25 which we passed on. The food itself, while creative seemed too much an amalgamation of different flavors trying to sound fancy that it resulted in no flavor really standing out or being too memorable. Most of the dishes I can't even remember what they were because they each came w/ a speech listing about 10 ingredients per dish. But there were a few that were kind of tasty and interesting. - Venison: thinly sliced venison w/ a crunchy paper thing fried burdock root was a tiny bite but tasty. - Chicken Dumplings: not like dumplings at all, more like rice cakes if you've ever had Korean Duckbokki. pretty tasty and came w/ a savory broth and we actually got a few bites out of it. - Dessert was really good - the Foie Gras profiterole was decadent and the lemon tart was tart and refreshing. After auto gratuity and drinks, it ended up being almost $200/person which wasn't worth it to me. Also, it is quite cramped in there as other reviews mention. read more

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