My partner and I love Normandie! And it keeps getting more delicious. This place seems to be a bit overlooked, but not due to the great food, tasty drinks, and sweet staff. read more

Came here for Portland Dining Month and got the $35 and $55 course and thoroughly enjoyed! The service was attentive and we felt very looked after. The waiter came by several times to check in on us and served each course right after we finished the previous course. The seafood was absolutely delicious and everything was seasoned to perfection. I probably wouldn't get the pork again because it was pretty dry but I would definitely come back to try more of their seafood offerings. The lemon curd peppercorn meringue was also delicious and was executed perfectly- such a unique combination. read more

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I had this reservation saved for a while and finally made an RSVP for six on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 6:15pm to celebrate a childhood friend's birthday and our family's 30 years in the United States. We were genuinely excited and looking forward to a special evening. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short, especially given the price point and strong Yelp rating. The oxtail croquettes arrived cold, which was surprising for a fried item and set a disappointing tone early. The biggest issue was the hamachi crudo. It had a strong fishy smell with clear hints of ammonia and tasted far from fresh, bordering on spoiled. There was a lingering aftertaste that unfortunately affected everyone's palate for the rest of the meal. We sent it back due to quality concerns. My family and I grew up eating liver and mousse from our own family recipes and from many different culinary traditions. The chicken liver mousse here was creamy in texture but lacked depth and subtle sweetness, and tasted overly mineralized. It was the first chicken liver mousse I have ever not finished. The crab beignets were acceptable, though they could have used more crab. The accompanying sauce was well executed. The miso deviled eggs were tasty, and the anchovy add-on worked nicely. The Parisienne gnocchi, at $40, was not memorable and leaned heavily salty. Steak frites were standard, a dish that is generally hard to fumble. Unfortunately drinks. The shift in service after we sent back the hamachi was obviously uncomfortable and noticeable. The energy dramatically changed. There was little interest in engaging with our feedback. For a meal that totaled over $200, we left disappointed and still hungry. Portland offers many stronger dining options at this price point that deliver both quality and hospitality. Disappointing feels like an understatement. I am genuinely puzzled by the high rating based on the food quality and service we experienced. We will not be returning, nor would I recommend it based on this visit. read more

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Disappointing experience despite high ratings I really wanted to enjoy this place, especially given the strong Yelp rating, but unfortunately the experience fell far short.. particularly considering the price point. I brought my family here expecting a special meal, and it ended up being a letdown. The oxtail croquettes arrived cold, which was surprising for a fried item and set the tone early. The biggest issue was the hamachi crudo. It had a very strong fishy smell with clear hints of ammonia and tasted far from fresh to borderline spoiled. There was a lingering, foul aftertaste that unfortunately ruined everyone's palate for the dishes that followed. We sent it back due to quality concerns. For context, I recently moved here from Vegas and have eaten liver and mousse of many styles and origins. The chicken liver mousse here was creamy in texture but lacked depth and subtle sweetness, and tasted overly mineralized. It was the first chicken liver mousse I've ever not finished. The crab beignets were acceptable, though they could have used a few more slivers of crab. The sauce paired well. The miso deviled eggs were tasty, and the anchovy add-on actually worked nicely. The Parisienne gnocchi, however, was nothing memorable for a $40 dish and leaned heavier on the salty side. Steak Frites were standard, hard to fumble a simple dish like that. What stood out most was the shift in service after we sent back the hamachi. The vibe noticeably changedit felt like once it was clear we wouldn't be returning customers, there was little interest in feedback or concern for our experience, just a focus on turning the table. For a meal that ran $200+, we left disappointed and still hungry. Portland has many better options at this price point that deliver both quality and hospitality. I'd caution diners not to rely solely on the high rating when deciding to spend their money here. read more

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We were craving a burger, not a smash burger, a large juicy burger. We got our wish!! We both ordered the burger and they were huge and SO tasty! The deviled eggs appetizer were very good as well. Judson makes a very good cocktail. We sat at the bar and the service was excellent. Ambiance was friendly and the restaurant was not loud. We will go back! read more

NORMANDIE - The burger. YUM! - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Found this little gem while on vacation for Christmas. The menu is small yet mighty and the cocktails were great! We had a lovely server and the whole team worked together to ensure a wonderful dining experience. We got the crudo, crab beignets, and the burger. The beignets and burger were very tasty. The crudo wasn't my fave. Not sure how the larger fish dishes would be as we didn't venture that far. It would be fun to try this place out for happy hour! Cocktails and small plates seem to be their specialty. read more

NORMANDIE - The Glow Up (Dec 2025) - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Excellent experience. I went here with a group of 7. The service was spot on - the perfect amount of attentive. If I had to describe the food...maybe like French tapas? Great small dishes for sharing. We had a good portion of their menu and everything was very very tasty. Good wine selection and OUTSTANDING cocktails. It's spendy and I do wish the portion sizes were a bit larger for what you pay. read more

Chicken liver mousse is made approachable, shellfish is a must, and cocktails are the perfect cherry on top. Normandie is a restaurant that knows its worth. There are no fancy decorations to hide behind, the price for the food is justified by the quality. No need to dress fancy, service is relaxed. Get the bing bong for a refreshing and creamy cocktail or the speak clearly clarified milk punch that will not have you speaking clearly by the end of it. As mentioned, the chicken liver mousse is a must. I used to think I didn't like chicken liver mousse until I had it at Normandie. Similarly, the Hokkaido scallop crudo is to die for. The scallops are deliciously sweet. Some honorable mentions are the charred octopus, the lemongrass creme brulee, and the banana split which were all well executed. Conversely, the parisienne gnocchi sounded better on paper than the actual dish and the charbroiled oysters were forgettable. While Portland is known for their food truck scene, Portland's restaurant dining scene is slept on. Don't skip Normandie. read more

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We had a gift card here so we decided to give it a try for our anniversary dinner. We had a reservation, but the restaurant wasn't too busy on a Thursday evening. There was plenty of seating in the dining area. The service is very friendly and attentive, and the area is Bussin and pretty loud actually as you're in close proximity of other tables. We tried the skirt steak, the burger, croquettes, deviled eggs, and crab beignets. Out of all these options, I would recommend the deviled eggs and croquettes for anyone trying this place. The deviled eggs were really creamy and had a slight tanginess to it but also the saltiness of the fish eggs was nice. The croquettes were filled with some poor kimchi type meat, which was really good and stuffed, but also the peach jam. It was sitting on top of added a really nice sweetness to the bite. The crab beignets were good. Reminded me of those stuffed crab claws you see at dim sum joints but less filling. I saw a lot of rave for the burger, so we were really excited for that but in my opinion, it was just okay. Meat was juicy but kinda small and didn't have a strong enough flavor for me. The onion ring was good but needed some dipping sauce. The skirt steak was really juicy, but it was extremely salty, as well as the fries. I'm someone who likes salty foods too but it was over bearing. It was really nice they gave us a salted caramel scoop for our anniversary but holy moly that thing was so incredibly salted. Giant crystals of salt throughout it was hard to enjoy any other flavor. Overall we had a pleasant time with great service. The food portions are fairly small for the price and had we not used a gift card, might've felt alittle gypped. read more

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Looking for a relaxed and intimate spot to eat? Well just treat yourself out to an awesome dinner here! The menu is varied with lots of tasty bites to share or large plates for a full dinner. The service was very attentive, but never fussy. Cocktails are fun, but there's also a nice selection of wine and beers, or non-alcoholic beverages for those keeping it simple. Go a bit early to enjoy a great happy hour menu! read more

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We came to Normandie for the Portland dining month. The atmosphere was very pleasant and service was great. I really like the items that weren't on the 3 course menu but the crab beignets were really delicious. read more

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Overly salty food and unacceptable fish quality. I was really looking forward to this meal, but it ended up being extremely disappointing. The chicken liver and oxtail croquettes were both overly salty to the point where it completely overwhelmed any intended flavor. Instead of rich or comforting, everything tasted flat and unbalanced. Mediocre at best. The biggest issue, though, was the hamachi. It arrived smelling strongly fishy and tasted off, almost rotten. We had to send it back. On top of that, it was also overly salty. For the price point and expectations, this experience was a miss across the board. Poor seasoning and questionable freshness are hard to overlook. I wouldn't return. read more

NORMANDIE - Overall so disappointed. - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We went for happy hour and made reservations. Reservations were not needed as it was not packed Friday afternoon. We sat at the bar. We ordered one of everything on the happy hour menu to try out. Food is nicely displayed. Good Instagram photos. Deviled eggs were very creamy but not much flavor. Crab cakes were good but small. Fries were fine. Clean inside. Service was okay. We ordered drinks too which were okay. Best thing is happy hour oysters. Overall fine experience. read more

went for happy hour. drinks and food were affordable! loved the gem salad, the oysters were divine. the crab beignet and deviled eggs were okay for the price. burger was juicy. service was EXCELLENT read more

My boyfriend and I decided to stop by while walking around and this seemed like a cute place to try! Staff was nice and friendly. We ended up sitting at the bar for some apps and wine. The miso deviled eggs were great but 3 makes it hard to share. It was nice trying deviled eggs completely different from what I'm use to! The oysters were great as well, we really enjoyed the habanero sauce it came with This is from September so I'm not sure if they have the same menu items still! read more

NORMANDIE - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The ambience and atmosphere was quite nice here. Great seafood options. The Hokkaido scallop crudo was very fresh and tasty but lacked a little bit of flavor/acid. Loved the variety of the seafood dishes but also wasn't super wow-ed by the dessert options. Enjoyed the experience here, but probably not one of my fav restaurants to have seafood at. read more

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This is one of my go to spots when I want to celebrate something special. The cocktails and food are to die for - especially their small bites. The wormburner is a bit sweet for my taste but the golden galaxy cocktail and the espresso martini were perfect. If you're a sparkling fan, their sparkling rose here is one of my favorites. The oysters, oxtail croquettes, baguettes, fries, and deviled eggs are all delicious. The croquettes are my top choice and I'm not sure I would re-order the eggs. From the main plates the burger is the star! read more

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The ambiance and service were really good, but 80% of the food left something to be desired or was just not good... Oysters - small, and not fresh. Compare to The Flying Fish for example. Hamachi Crudo - bland, and missing the freshness and brightness a Crudo should have. Deviled Eggs - straight mayo, very overpowering by that mayo flavor. Missing the egg flavor.... Seared Albacore - once again, the fish quality was not there. Paired with a horse radish sauce and onions which was good but I took one bite and was immediately turned off by the lack of freshness. Best dishes were green beans, crab beignets, and burger. We were with 3 friends and nobody said they'd want to come back... read more

This is the second visit to Normandie and it has been consistent with their great service and amazing food. This recent visit we were served by Taylor, but all the serving staff stopped by and assisted with removing plates or bringing food and asking if either of us needed anything. Food came out correctly & quickly, but was perfectly timed and coursed. My guest and I shared everything as most items are intended to spilt, we ordered the cheeseburger (second time having this and highly recommended), crab beignets, oysters, beets, seared albacore (second time ordering this, but different variation also highly recommend), crispy potatoes, and the deviled eggs. Everything was amazing - literally no complaints, the way they put ingredients together to create an exploratory experience was really rewarding. I saved the cheesecake for later, but the server mentioned it was her favorite. I have been having some trouble with PDX restaurants walking away unfulfilled or unimpressed, but that was opposite tonight. Thank you Normandie for the great dinner and for providing such an enjoyable experience. read more

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The service here was great! Timely and they were nice enough to seat me without a reservation though it was easier as I was a solo diner and promised to be out before their 7pm reservation. That being said, I never felt like I was being rushed. Food wise: mostly good, there was some misses but most of it was a win. My cocktail was delicious! The raw oysters were amazing and I wish I ordered a full dozen. The crab beignets were so fluffy and tasty. The only miss: the broiled oysters was way too salty. I struggled to eat this and they were such a contrast to the delicious raw oysters. read more

NORMANDIE - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We went for the happy hour which is from 5-6pm at the bar. Definitely recommend reservations as it is a small restaurant but very cute and cozy! We had excellent service, very attentive and kind. The happy hour oysters were amazing- we ended up getting a few more because they were so good! And only $2 an oyster. The fries were also delicious with a nice dill dip. The cocktails (espresso martini and 50 shades of grace) were both wonderful with interesting flavor profiles. They had a very extensive cocktail list! I am definitely excited to go back and try more of their dinner menu- everything I saw looked so good! read more

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We had a wonderful time at Normandie. The rest was busy for our reservation at 6:15, but the staff was attentive. We were sat right away. The restaurant was well lit, but not overly in anyway. You sit a little. Lose to your neighbor, but we had great company on both sides of us. Everything we ordered was delicious. From the prawns, pork belly, malted fingerling potatoes. We both ordered the steak frites for our main course and it was perfectly executed. We have a new fav in Portland! read more

First and foremost the 3 stars has nothing to do with the cleanliness or attentiveness of the waitstaff. The price to me was insane. My dinner was two scallops on a bed of fruits/veggies with half the plate being mint crema for 44 dollars. There is no way this should be listed as a "Large Plate" as it wasn't even enough for one person. Also, three deviled eggs (an egg and a half) was 10 bucks. It's all tasty, but the quantity for the cost is unfortunate. Additionally, they said they had two cooks and so things were going to come out slower than normal... we were seated before 6pm and the time stamp on my entree shows it was brought to us at 8:10. That's an awfully long time to wait for two scallops. If you have money or time to blow, I recommend the place. The food was good... but I wouldn't go back. read more

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Good food service! Ordered one drink and I didn't take much of sips and the kind waitress asked if I wanted a different one to my liking. Overall food was good too! read more

What a fantastic happy hour! Great drink! Amazing food! And the staff are so friendly and make great recommendations!

Food was great. Had a bunch of small plates to share, and then cut the burger 4 ways. That burger is something special! Clean restaurant and attentive servers. read more

First of all, whatever hamburger you've eaten in the past or happen to be currently eating right now is wrong. Spit it out. Thank me later. There is now only one burger, and it is the one served at this restaurant. It is so good in fact that my brain has chosen to forget its name along with all other information it held in order to retain the memory of its flavor in my mouth. If French onion soup and a burger had a child, and that child became the Thanos of burgers, it would be this burger, and no one would miss the burgers it snapped out of existence. Honestly. Stop eating whatever nonsense you're eating and come eat this burger. There is no comparable. There is no equal. As it is with Highlander, there can be only one, and it is this one. In fact, everything we had tonight was amazing. The staff was amazing. The cocktails were amazing. The apps were amazing. I have zero complaints with this place. I only wish my stomach were a vortex of nothing, a black hole in which shall never be filled, so I could continually feed myself more. I look forward to our next visit, which will be soon. read more

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Contemporary cuisine in modish decor & layout for this trendy bistro. Date nite spot. Lobster roll was tasty but not worth 2 bites for $35. Though they have makeshift outdoor seating from the pandemic, a better value is to enjoy the inside ambience to make well of the pricey bill. Service ~ casual. Perhaps a bit nonchalant and not exciting at all when giving basal suggestions like 'this is good and it's all good' for a high priced restaurant. The waitperson expectancy for a $$$ dinner plus a tip was not experienced. Street parking near the restaurant is few and far between. So try to come before peak hours. read more

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Impeccable food packed with flavor with beautiful presentation! Portions are perfect to share. Service was top notch recognizing that we wanted to order everything but not receive everything (at once...pet peeve of mine). My fav was the seared albacore with the watermelon aquachile goodness....wait...maybe it was the miso deviled eggs....no probably the strawberry fromage.....ahhh don't make me choose! Can't wait to be in Portland again so I can visit! Outstanding job team!! read more

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Never been here but had been wanting to try it for a while. Came for a special occasion as you can expect to pay around $100 a person (after tip) for dinner with a couple cocktails. We ordered the smoked beets with shaved fennel, the oxtail croquettes, the seared albacore, poached prawns, and the gochujang pork. My favorites were the poached prawns and the seared tuna which were both well balanced and flavorful. The pork and the beets were good but not mind blowing. The oxtail was a little on the dry side and was a little over fried. Cocktails were satisfactory. Overall a good experience. Waitstaff were positive and friendly. Atmosphere was comfortable. A good spot for date night and some tasty small plates. read more

We tried the crab beignets, oxtail croquets, seafood gnocchi with a baguette. The beignets were perfectly fried, but didn't have enough crab. The croquettes were good, but salty. The seafood and the sauce with the gnocchi was amazing. The gnocchi itself was meh, we opted per the server's recommendation to get a half order of bread to soak up the sauce, which was a pro move. I also got the Normandie Sazerac, I liked that it wasn't too sweet. Service was pretty good. Seating is a bit cramped and the draft from the door is brutal in the winter. read more

We'll start with the positives: the service is excellent, the staff is very accommodating (picky 10 y.o.'s like their burgers cooked medium well - the horror!), and the ambience is romantic, especially on a warm night, with the windows flung open. I am a fan of quirky wallpaper (the seahorses - so adorable) and houseplants, of which there are dozens scattered around the restaurant. On to the food itself: it's a bit scattershot. I strongly disagree with many of the other Yelp reviews re: the portion sizes/value proposition - we were pleasantly surprised by how generous it all was. I mean, just look at that Normandie board - it's a meal unto itself. The lone exception might be the Miso deviled eggs - an egg and half seemed a bit stingy, but the flavors were good and the presentation was pretty. Hard to be mad at that. That being said: the meats on the Normandie board were a real miss. I'm not sure whether the meats were cured in house, but I suspect based on how uniformly over-spiced they all were (including the chicken liver mousse) that the same hand was applied to all three. The mousse was sticky-sweet and tasted overwhelmingly of allspice/clove; the nduja was so spicy as to be almost inedible; and the salami(?) had a very distinct spice profile that was off-putting. We actually wound up not eating the majority of all three items = approximately 1/3 of the board. The cheese, pickles, olives and bread were the saving grace. We didn't complain to the staff, as nothing seemed "off" with the meats, but they were not up to the caliber of the other food we experienced. Our other less-than-favorite item was the Dungeness crab beignet. They contained very little crab, seemed doughy in the interior, and did not fit the flavor profile from the description in the menu (kimchi felt nonexistent, despite the red-ish hue of the sauce). We enjoyed the eggs, mixed green salad, prawns, and the salmon entree. Little inconsistencies kept that enjoyment to a low simmer though (e.g., the eggs were VERY cold, which isn't great for a deviled product as the fat firms up too much texture-wise, as were the prawns - both would have been better a bit closer to room temp; the salad was one-note (dressing was sour without any balancing sweetness); and the salmon, while well-cooked, was perched on accompaniments drowning in a pool of oil). 10 y.o. approved of the burger and fries. We didn't have dessert. Maybe we would give Normandie another try? Definitely skipping the meats and the beignets next time, however. read more

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We loved the ambience here! The bartender was such a sweetheart and was super quick! TIME FOR A RECAP: - Oxtail croquettes: the oxtails were cooked to perfection. Didn't even need the sauces because of how much flavor they had & I'm sauce girl. - The crab beignets were everything n then some. So creamy, not such thick breading, and the perfect amount of crab. - Now the gnocchi, I wanted to love it but it was pretty under-whelming. The intent was there but lacked flavor, I felt like the broth took away the amazing flavor of the seafood and gnocchi. HOWEVER, I'm still looking forward to coming back to try other things! read more

Food here was spectacular. The plating and the tastes were so unique and fresh. It was very much an experience to be had. However, and I can't stress this enough, don't come here hungry. Portion sizes are very small and the cost is quite high so while the food is incredible, either be prepared to order quite a few dishes or come on a not so empty stomach. read more

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Delicious. Great service! I had some amazing crab puffs! I've been here a few times and I would love to come back.

This is the perfect place for a date night--delicious food, good drinks, and friendly service. The atmosphere is relaxed yet intimate. We loved venturing from Downtown to East Portland to try out this gem! Highlights of the night include the Broiled Oysters and Seared Scallops. My only complaint about the oysters is that I wish there were more! The scallops were so soft and paired perfectly with the fresh fruits and vegetables. I noticed that the menu (and ingredients) change pretty frequently. I had the scallops with peaches, snap peas, and cherry tomatoes (not the mushrooms on an older menu). read more

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Tucked away from the main roads you may not normally see Normandie on your ride home but you better bookmark the place because it's worth checking out. If you search Yelp Normandie is probably a spot that will show up for a cute date night or more upscale dinner but with their outdoor seating it's definitely a place you can even come with a group. It has a cute interior that felt modern nautical and they also have big windows that they open to let in the fresh air on a nice day. |WHAT TO TRY | + Oysters (would pass next time - good but smaller) + Miso Deviled Eggs (would get again) + Fries (great to get) + Seared Albacore (would pass next time) + Ribs (must get) + Pan Fried White Fish + Mini Madelines (would pass next time) + Chocolate Cake They have a wonderful rotating menu that has great flavor combinations. The menu seems creative and explores asian flavors with their main entrees for a nice twist. Everything is worth trying at least once but the stand out items were the ribs, miso eggs, and the white fish they had on the menu. Not to say that everything else wasn't delicious but I would opt to try other menu items instead. The pending item I need to try is their octopus which looks great in other Yelpers photos. Service here is delightful as others have mentioned. They provide a wonderful experience for your entire meal and don't ever make you feel rushed. Great spot if you want seafood as well! read more

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Big fan of their atmosphere and nautical decor. Eventhough it's a small space, they did a good job of leveraging it into a good comfy spot to hangout and grab drinks with cozy sofa seats. They're very busy even on a random Wednesday night so definitely make reservations. The staffs were friendly and helpful, patiently working around many tables. We had to wait pass our reservation time before we're seated but they gave us Deviled Eggs as a apology which was nice of them. The eggs were creamy and fresh. Loved, loved the pickled watermelon radishes. For food, they definitely make delicious and picture-worthy looking food here. The Crab Beignets that the table split were crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside, not greasy. The pairing of sweet chilli jam and formage blanc cream was also very fun and creative. However, for being a seafood-centric place, they rather held back on that front in their food but not on the prices. Small portions that are better for light snacks rather than actual meal so do keep that in mind. All in all, I'm into it, with the right mindset. Super down to come back for some drinks and desserts. read more

NORMANDIE - Crab Beignets - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The ambiance was stellar and the food was superb. The service was friendly and pretty fast as well. Would recommend

Came to Portland with my college roomie for a a few nights and only has a limited amount of time to get in all the food and beverage we wanted to try. Arrived on a Thu night with a res for 2 And they promptly sat us inside. Ordered a couple of glasses of wine to start alongside the oysters of the day. Miso deviled eggs were delish and finished perfectly with the roe on top. Little gems salad with green goddess dressing was been tasty - although maybe dressed just a bit more than my usual liking. Star is the show was the charred octopus. Excellent attention service. read more

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