Icon

Le Pigeon

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Innovative

Le Pigeon serves adventurous French-inspired food, along with a varied selection of wines in an intimate dining room on Portland’s East Burnside Street.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Gabriel Rucker

James Beard Award
2013
James Beard Award
2011

From the OpenTable editors: When Le Pigeon opened in 2006, it put Portland on the culinary map. The best seats in the intimate, brick-walled dining room are at the chef’s counter, where you’ll get a front row view of multi-James Beard Award-winner Gabriel Rucker’s dazzling, French-forward dishes. Cap the evening with playful desserts that could include foie gras profiteroles or a glass from the luscious Oregon- and French-centric wine list.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 546-8796
Website
http://www.lepigeon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
738 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2013
2. James Beard Award 2011
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Cross street
8th Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
#12 and #20 buses.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu (Chef's Counter)
$140.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Reservations are recommended, as walk-in seating will most likely not be available. We offer two tasting menus, an omnivore and a vegetarian, which you may select once seated. The tasting menus are $140/person, with no a la carte menu offered. We require a credit card to make the reservation. Cancellations for any reason are permitted up until 24 hours before the reservation time. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time will be charged $140 person. Please indicate all dietary restrictions at this time. Our menus cannot be modified to be DAIRY FREE, ALLIUM FREE or VEGAN. If you have questions regarding dietary modifications, please reach out to us directly at (503) 546-8796.
Chef's Tasting Menu (Main Dining)
$140.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Reservations are recommended, as walk-in seating will most likely not be available. We offer two tasting menus, an omnivore and a vegetarian, which you may select once seated. The tasting menus are $140/person, with no a la carte menu offered. We require a credit card to make the reservation. Cancellations for any reason are permitted up until 24 hours before the reservation time. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time will be charged $140 person. Please indicate all dietary restrictions at this time. Our menus cannot be modified to be DAIRY FREE, ALLIUM FREE or VEGAN. If you have questions regarding dietary modifications, please reach out to us directly at (503) 546-8796.

What 1,622 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Good for special occasions
Portland / Oregon
Contemporary American
Portland
Best Overall
Portland
Best Food
Portland
Best Service
Portland
Great for fine wines
Portland
Romantic
Portland
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le Pigeon offers an extraordinary dining experience in Portland with "creative and innovative" tasting menus that delight the palate. Guests praise the "exemplary service" and "amazing wine pairings." The intimate atmosphere and chef interactions elevate the experience, though some find the prices steep. Overall, it's a "highly recommended" culinary destination.

1,622 Reviews

O
Oscar
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was another excellent dining experience. Food and wine pairings were spot on and the atmosphere was fun. staff is very attentive.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a phenomal experience, between the amazing indescribable cuisine to the gorgeous wine pairing. Truly an unforgettable experience
Is this helpful?
G
Greg
Portland
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect, just like it's been for the past 18 years.
Is this helpful?
F
Frank
Portland
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the fine dining experience we have been going to since we came to PDX 11 years ago. It rarely disappoints and by that I mean that I only remember one dish that I haven't enjoyed over the that span. We like sitting at the bar because the chefs are always willing to talk and share their knowledge. The staff is very well informed on what they are serving and are also very engaged in the experience. This place is dining perfection in our eyes.
Is this helpful?
S
Stewart
Portland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic dining experience, as always. Food both creative and executed extremely well. Service continues to be some of the best in Portland. Wine selection and recommendations interesting and fun.
Is this helpful?
l
laurie
Portland
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food and chatting with chefs made it a n experience. Wine pairings outstanding. Very relaxed long dinner experience.
Is this helpful?
J
Jeff
New York City
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Don’t arrive early for your reservation, they’ll leave you outside in the cold and rain while you stare at your empty table for 30 minutes.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing dinner experience. Food-shape perfection
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my birthday here and were really looking forward to enjoying an incredible meal. The team and service were spot on. What fell short for us was the food unfortunately. We love French cuisine and are adventurous eaters but sadly almost every dish was a let down. The beef carpaccio was just ok and the date spread made it too sweet for our liking. The sturgeon was so smoky that it over powered all the other components on the dish (when we tried each component on their own they were delicious but when you ate them all in one bite all we got was heavy smoke). The cod was very fishy and we found my plate was even more fishy than my partner’s. We love seafood and can tolerate a little flavor of the sea but this aired more on the side of lacking freshness. The Blanquette De Veau was just a complete mess. The veal was very fatty and chewy and was not complimented well by the tripe jasmine rice and sweetbreads. We both were only able to take a couple bites before pushing our plates aside. The last course was a pear tart and while it tasted nice it wasn’t at the caliber that we’d expect from a restaurant at this level. Overall we really wanted to enjoy this meal but it sadly missed the mark by a long shot. The bill was close to $400 for the two of us and we left hungry and dissatisfied. I hope that if we try this again in the future that the experience will be better.
Is this helpful?
L
Lauren
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at Le Pigeon was incredible. The food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Highly recommend!!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Le Pigeon is rated 4.8 stars by 1622 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

738 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

Additional information

Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2013
2. James Beard Award 2011
Cross street
8th Avenue
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
#12 and #20 buses.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lepigeon.com/
Phone number
(503) 546-8796

Le Pigeon

Make a reservation

Why they're an Icon

James Beard Award

James Beard Award

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu (Chef's Counter)

Chef's Tasting Menu (Main Dining)

Menu

What 1,622 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Le Pigeon restaurant rated?

Is Le Pigeon currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information