Bistro Maison

4.7

1204 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Charming
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

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

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

We welcome you to our Bistro & our Maison.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Northwest, Fondue
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 474-1888
Website
http://www.bistromaison.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jean-Jacques Chatelard
Catering
From intimate dinners to special celebrations, the Paris Suite or the magnificent outdoor dining options of the garden and camellia patio accommodates up to 45 people for lunch and dinner or 80 for cocktail reception. It's a perfect setting for both private and corporate celebrations. Please call us to arrange a tour and menu options.
Private party facilities
TEXT/CALL Deborah at 917-488-6131 to arrange tour and menu planning options

Location
729 NE Third Street, McMinnville, OR 97128
Neighborhood
McMinnville
Cross street
Galloway
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Jumbo Mejool Dates$16.00
Roasted with French Blue Cheese, Spiced Almonds, Currants & Bacon
Tartines$16.00
Six Panini Seared Sandwiches of Gruyere Cheese, Cilantro, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms & Black Truffle
Dungeness & Red Crab Cocktail$22.00
4.5 Oz. of Fresh Crab Meat with Orange, Avocado, Cucumber, Hearts of Palm & Fennel Fronds. Citrus Marinade
Escargots en Croûte de Bourgogne$16.00
Snails baked with Parsley, Pernod and Dill Butter. Homemade Croissant Pastry Crust
Soup$6.00
Butternut, Kabocha & Delicata Squashes with Chestnuts & Local Mushroom
Soup a l'Oignon Gratinée$15.00
Classic French Onion Soup with Swiss Emmethaler & Gruyere Cheese. Made with a Vegetarian Red & White Onion Stock
Păté / Rillettes / or Saucisson$14.00
chef's homemade charcuterie with cornichons, mustard and sweet shallot confit
Fresh Kusshi Oysters
Half Shell topped with bloody mary granite. Champagne Shallot mignonette on the side
- 1/2 Doz$19.00
- Doz$35.00
Black Truffle Tapenade$22.00
Oregon Black Truffles Porcini, Black Trumpet & Morel Mushroom added to Garlic & Puglia Olive Oil. Fromage Blanc, Arugula Salad & Panini Grilled Tartines
Fromage et Charcuterie$22.00
cheeses, homemade pork rillettes and pâté, and cured saucisson, French cornichons, Dijon mustard, and fresh baguette
House Cured Wild Chinook Salmon Gravlax$20.00
Red Onion, Capers, Lemon Creme Fraiche

Salads "Great To Share"

All dressing served on side for take out

Butterhead Lettuce From Even Pull Farms$18.00
Layered with Avocado, Bacon, Shave Grana Padano Parmesan Cheese & Poached Egg. Buttermilk Dressing
Salade du Jour$17.00
Weppler Farms Organic Greens with local fruit, house cured bacon, Rouge R. Blue Cheese, and Toasted Hazelnuts
Salade du Vigneron$17.00
Greens, Roasted red beets, tomatoes, goat cheese & hazelnuts. Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
Heirloom Beets From Even Pull, Orange & Fennel$18.00
Fresh Local Beets & Oranges with Shaved Fennel, House Marinated White Anchovies, Fromage Blanc, Hearts of Palm, Arbequina Olive Oil & Citrus Zest. French Herb de Provence Salt Flakes
Caprese Salad$19.00
Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes, Fresh Basil. Pistachio & Basil Puree
Frisée aux Lardons$17.00
Warm Frisée, Bacon, Rogue Blue Cheese & Croûtons. Poached Egg

Salad Additions

With All Salads Add:

Wild Chinook Salmon$15.00
3.5 oz Dungeness Fresh Crab$15.00
3 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$15.00

Entrée

Steak au Poivre$44.00
Seared rib eye steak with crushed green peppercorn sauce. Homemade French Fries or Salad
White Truffle Fondue "Great To Share"$30.00
Emmenthaler, Gruyere, Tillamook Cheddar, Oregon White Truffle Oil & Truffle Butter. Kirshwasser, White Wine, and Nutmeg. Served with Ham, Apples, Fingerling Potato & Bread
Confit de Canard$40.00
Duck breast & leg braised for 6 hours, potted & crisped. Orange Cognac Reduction. French Fries or Salad
Wild Chinook Salmon$34.00
Potato Puree & Sautéed Vegetables. Fresh Ginger & Lemon Beurre Blanc
Pan Seared Diver Scallops$44.00
Potato Puree & Sautéed Vegetables. Fresh Ginger & Lemon Beurre Blanc
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$40.00
Potato Puree & Sautéed Vegetables. Fresh Ginger & Lemon Beurre Blanc
Moule Frites$30.00
Penn Cove Mussels sautéed in shallots & olive oil with a touch gently Spiced Tomato & Red Pepper Harissa Puree, Pernod & Cream, Homemade French Fries
Coq au Vin$32.00
chicken, potatoes, wild mushrooms, bacon lardons, onions, shallots, root vegetables in a rich Pinot Noir sauce
Sandwich Classic$18.00
Baguette with your choice of homemade pâté, saucission, french cured ham, or pork belly rilettes. All with fresh butter, cornichons, & sweet shallot confit. Salad or French Fries
Homemade Ravioli Filled with Rainbow Swiss Chard, Fine Herbs, & Ricotta$26.00
Sautéed of Mushrooms, Local Vegetables & Grana Paderno Parmesan Cheese, Brown Butter & White Truffle Reduction
Steak Tartare$32.00
Sirloin of angus beef ground to order. Served raw with onions, capers, and parsley. Homemade French Fries or Salad
Bavette a l'Echalotte Aka Steak Frites$32.00
hanger steak, shallot pinot noir reduction. Homemade French Fries or Salad
Tartiflette$19.00
French dish from the Savoie region. Gratin of potatoes, Morbier cheese, caramelized onion & bacon. It is extremely savory & decadent. Served with Salad
Cassoulet Maison$32.00
Slowly braised stew of Duck Confit, Lamb, Garlic Sausage & White Beans. Golden Breadcrumb Crust. Homemade French Fries or Salad
Thick Hazelnut Crusted Pork Chop$32.00
Carlton Farms. Sauté of Poached Fruits. Reduction of Veal Stock, Calvados & Stone Fruits. Potato Puree & Sauté Vegetables
Maison Burger$19.00
1.5" Thick Burger From NY Strip Steak ground to order. Served with French Fries or Salad

Les Garnitures / Sides

Pommes Frites
French Fries, Saffron Aioli
Legumes du Jour / Spinach
vegetables with garlic & olive oil
Petite Salad
Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

Desserts

$12

Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla Ice Cream, Bananas, Whipped Cream, Chocolate & Berry Sauce
Creme Caramel & Creme Brulee Duo
Baked Vanilla Bean Caramel Custard Done Two Ways
Napoleon
Housemade cookies layered between Strawberry Ice Cream & Strawberries, Dried Apricots, Lemon, Honey, Basil, & Crème Chantilly
Lemon & Blackberry Layered Torte
Peach & Berry Sorbet
Triple Chocolate Black Out Brownies
Dark Chocolate Chips, Cranberries & Cherries, Berry Confiture. Add $6 to Enhance with the Perfect Pairing of Sparkling Red Wine
Jean-Jacques' Warm Pecan Pie
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Caramel Sauce
Profiteroles au Chocolat
Freshly baked puff pastry filled with vanilla ice cream in a hot chocolate sauce
Strawberry Pavlova
with Strawberry Ice Cream, Local Strawberries, Basil, Lemon, & Honey. Crème Chantilly & Strawberry Sauce
Trio of Fruit
Pineapple, Strawberries & Mango
Vacherin
Honeycrisp Apple & Caramel Scented Semiifreddo Layered Twice with a Baked Almond Meringue (Dacquoise). Caramel & White Chocholate Ganache Sauces
Carrot Cake, Creme Fraiche Frosting
This cake has pineapple, coconut & pecans. Homemade Madagascar Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Sauce
Moelleux au Chocolat
Dark Callebaut Belgian Chocolate cake Warm & Gooey inside. Cherry ice cream
Rum Cake
Warm Martinique Rum & Butter Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
Lemon Bar & Citrus Sorbet

What 1,204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Great for fine wines
Portland / Oregon
Good for special occasions
Willamette Valley
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistro Maison delivers a charming French dining experience in McMinnville, offering consistently "excellent food quality" and "upscale service." Guests rave about their "tremendous meals," "divine desserts," and "incredible oysters." The cozy ambiance and knowledgeable staff enhance every visit, making it a "hidden gem" that's "highly recommended" for special occasions.

1,204 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Portland3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the food was very well prepared and extremely tasty. Service was very attentive. I would go back again.
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Linda
Portland4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is beyond good and the service is impeccable. We highly recommend Bistro Maison!
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Victoria VIP
Minneapolis1 review
1.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
So disappointed - the restaurant was overcrowded and understaffed. They should not take reservations if they can't support. We were seated at table that was in the way of other tables; I could not slide my seat back and my arm was hitting the wall making it difficult to eat. Did not get service for about 10 minutes after we sat down, and it went south from there.
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Shannon
Portland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you're looking for a place where the food is outstanding and the atmosphere is cozy and professional, just do this. Worth the drive. Make an afternoon of it with the shops on the same street.
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Scott VIP
Central Coast20 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I think it’s kind of unfair for me to write a review for our night at this wonderful restaurant. I was honest with my replies, but it was Valentine’s dinner, and they were packed. The food was amazing. The staff were working extremely hard, however, with that many customers, with that high-quality of food, there were some delays. This did not bother me at all, however, I saw other people a little upset. I will definitely want to go back during a normal night that maybe it’s not so busy.
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Regan
Portland1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This was our first and last visit to Bistro Maison. It was, without question, the worst dining experience we have ever had. The place was PACKED, like they didn’t know how to stager reservations. It was Valentine’s Day and a prix fixe menu with a salad, pick of an appetizer and main, and a dessert. We got our salad which was a shared bowl of greens, goat cheese and beets. Meh. We sat and sat, then our main course came out, but no appetizers beforehand. Eventually the server came by and I said I never got my glass of wine I ordered or our appetizers. She was apologetic, said the apps would come next and poured me a big glass of wine. Well, the apps never came. And then dessert never came. We were there for 1.5 hours, got barely half our meal, asked for the check and left. The food was overpriced and cold. It was all terrible, would not recommend.
Bistro MaisonResponded on February 18, 2025
Hi, If you can contact me directly at 503-474-1888 with your contact information, we would like to make this right for this very unfortunate experience.
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Michael
Portland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Deborah and her servers are always attentive and personable. We've been returning for years and will continue to do so. The food is always excellent with wonderful seasonal offering.
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Diana
Portland12 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quality of food is not the same as it was before. Has new owners. Onion soup had mostly bread. Coque o' vin extremely salty. Crab appetizer didn't have much crab in it. The salmon was soggy.
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Helen
Portland6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bistro Maison was the perfect choice for celebrating our anniversary. The food was wonderful, and the service excellent. Our server even took photographs and texted them to us. We will definitely return!
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Keven
Portland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner. It is always a great experience. We love living just a short drive to enjoy fine dining.
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FAQs

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

Bistro Maison is rated 4.7 stars by 1204 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

729 NE Third Street, McMinnville, OR 97128

Additional information

Cross street
Galloway
Neighborhood
McMinnville
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Northwest, Fondue
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jean-Jacques Chatelard
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bistromaison.com/
Phone number
(503) 474-1888
Catering
From intimate dinners to special celebrations, the Paris Suite or the magnificent outdoor dining options of the garden and camellia patio accommodates up to 45 people for lunch and dinner or 80 for cocktail reception. It's a perfect setting for both private and corporate celebrations. Please call us to arrange a tour and menu options.
Private party facilities
TEXT/CALL Deborah at 917-488-6131 to arrange tour and menu planning options

Bistro Maison

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Steak Tartare

Oysters

Soup

Hors d'Oeuvres / Appetizers

Jumbo Mejool Dates$16.00

Tartines$16.00

Dungeness & Red Crab Cocktail$22.00

Escargots en Croûte de Bourgogne$16.00

Soup$6.00

Soup a l'Oignon Gratinée$15.00

Păté / Rillettes / or Saucisson$14.00

Fresh Kusshi Oysters

Black Truffle Tapenade$22.00

Fromage et Charcuterie$22.00

House Cured Wild Chinook Salmon Gravlax$20.00

Salads "Great To Share"

Butterhead Lettuce From Even Pull Farms$18.00

Salade du Jour$17.00

Salade du Vigneron$17.00

Heirloom Beets From Even Pull, Orange & Fennel$18.00

Caprese Salad$19.00

Frisée aux Lardons$17.00

Salad Additions

Wild Chinook Salmon$15.00

3.5 oz Dungeness Fresh Crab$15.00

3 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$15.00

Entrée

Steak au Poivre$44.00

White Truffle Fondue "Great To Share"$30.00

Confit de Canard$40.00

Wild Chinook Salmon$34.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops$44.00

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$40.00

Moule Frites$30.00

Coq au Vin$32.00

Sandwich Classic$18.00

Homemade Ravioli Filled with Rainbow Swiss Chard, Fine Herbs, & Ricotta$26.00

Steak Tartare$32.00

Bavette a l'Echalotte Aka Steak Frites$32.00

Tartiflette$19.00

Cassoulet Maison$32.00

Thick Hazelnut Crusted Pork Chop$32.00

Maison Burger$19.00

Les Garnitures / Sides

Pommes Frites

Legumes du Jour / Spinach

Petite Salad

Desserts

Ice Cream Sundae

Creme Caramel & Creme Brulee Duo

Napoleon

Lemon & Blackberry Layered Torte

Triple Chocolate Black Out Brownies

Jean-Jacques' Warm Pecan Pie

Profiteroles au Chocolat

Strawberry Pavlova

Trio of Fruit

Vacherin

Carrot Cake, Creme Fraiche Frosting

Moelleux au Chocolat

Rum Cake

Lemon Bar & Citrus Sorbet

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bistro Maison offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bistro Maison restaurant rated?

Is Bistro Maison currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information