Enticing menu, enthusiastic and helpful wait staff making helpful recommendations, everything perfect. Right? Reality... nothing special Excellent pate appetizer. Boring confit du canard with a $9 extra charge for a tasteless, watery, mushroom sauce. Soggy fries. It's just food, not a special dish worth $50. Then, a gamey pork chop that was too fatty. Huge disappointment. read more

This is my second time coming to Bistro Maison, and I fell in love all over again. You enter into a little cozy house, filled with the delicious smells of French cooking. We were originally seated inside, but I asked to be moved outside, which they quickly accommodated. Sitting outside in the garden with the string lights definitely elevated the experience. I ordered the Tartiflette, and couldn't have been happier. All the ingredients melded together so well, from the red potato to the melted cheese and bacon - I wish I could have that everyday! We also ordered a salad and a soup, to make things a little healthier ;) Topped off with an espresso, this was the perfect evening at Bistro Maison. read more

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We made a very last-minute reservation for 7 people and my dog for the patio and were accommodated in the best way. The restaurant brought out a blanket and rawhide for our dog as well as blankets for the humans and purse hooks. The food was also exceptional from the prix fix menu to the Louie salad along with the pate charcuterie, key lime pie and Pinot. Service was very impeccable. Overall, a lovely evening to kick off our Ironman Salem weekend! read more

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Thankfully... the weather was great so we scored an outside seat on the quaint/shady patio. The cheese/fruit/nut platter really hit the spot. The adult beverages were numerous and very generous. The husband enjoyed the muscle in broth. It was delicious. I had the cassoulet; generous serving piping hot. I found the meat a bit overdone but otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner together with the dogs! They allow pups on the patio. Nice touch. Our servers were super friendly and knowledgeable about all aspects of the menu. Very good service is worth the price for a nice date night at this Bistro. read more

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Food was good: I had scallops and shrimp which were delicious. Served with a saffron sauce which was excellent. However the veggies that came with it were difficult to eat: stir fried bokchoy was so stringy it was impossible to cut or eat without gulping the whole thing down. My husband had the duck and he enjoyed it. We split a salad with toasted hazelnuts, goat cheese, poached pears, squash and apples which was a BIG salad so excellent to split. The wines were decent, the service was excellent from the waiter and waitress but near-rude/ indifferent from the maitre d' /more mature owner lady?? She gave me the vibe we didn't order enough wine/dessert (heck, it was enough food for us, and at $150 not cheap) and was almost offended when we asked to sit outside in the gorgeous courtyard instead of the reservations we had for inside. There was nobody at any tables inside (stuffy) and the outside still had plenty of tables open.... So, kind of a mixed bag for me read more

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Had a fantastic birthday dinner with my mom! Not cheap but the food was lovely. It's a tight squeeze through the restaurant and not a fancy or romantic atmosphere but the food and wine were absolutely exceptional! read more

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There is no better restaurant in McMinnville, or beyond, for fantastic food, service and atmosphere. This would be a very long review if I went into all the details I loved about this French gem - instead I will just say GO! (And definitely order the mussels!) read more

Bistro Maison - Digging the mussels! - French Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Amazing food, superb service and a great atmosphere all around. Thank you Deborah and your staff at Bistro Maison for really making our evening complete. The Paris room upstairs comfortably held our group and offered a good spot for a celebration! Deborah was great to work with to get the menu choices just right. People raved about the hazelnut crusted pork chop (tenderest ever!) and the perfectly cooked and seasoned salmon. Everything was very good. Great wine selection and Deborah very knowledgeable about wines - domestic and international. read more

I love Bistro and its staff. The food is always excellent and ambience wonderful for a special night. I especially love their fondue and any kind of fish. Desserts are wonderful as well! read more

Had a delightful dinner in the charming setting of this restaurant. Great choices, terrific service, and great background music. We started with perfectly shucked oysters with nose opening horseradish. The mussels were clean and didn't have any duds. We all dipped bread into the broth and spooned some out too! The escargot came with a dab of pastry puff on each one. The entrees included everything you would expect. No need for dish choices because we loved and shared them all! To full for dessert! read more

Service is friendly and food is good. A huge menu with many eclectic items. Also a large wine list. Just wish it was not so noisy.

Absolutely floored that there's a French restaurant in McMinnville, and not just that but an incredible one! From the second you step through the quaint, lantern lit garden in front of the small house you feel you've stepped into something special. We ate out in the veranda outside, and it made for a lovely experience on a warm autumn night. The beauty of dining in McMinnville is that there's room to breathe in the restaurant as not too many people are there, the service is highly attentive to all your needs, and the food comes quick. Not just that, but the food tastes fresher than most of what you'll have even in Portland. It felt like the vegetables and fruits had been plucked from the garden that same day. From the lobster ravioli we had to the stunning strawberry meringue for dessert, the food perfectly captured the essence of eating both a home cooked meal and a gourmet one. Definitely worth the drive out to McMinnville to enjoy this hidden country gem. read more

Bistro Maison - French Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Not enough stars here to describe this place! We went because we are traveling with our dog and saw that they welcome dogs. They did so much to make her feel welcome, and the humans too! We started with a lobster mushroom and saffron dip. Words cannot describe!! Oysters were magnificent! Every entree was exceptional. All of this accompanied by tremendous, friendly and professional service by the owner and Nick! And then .... The maison old fashion and delicious chateau neuf du pape!!! This place is the perfect place for the ultra foodie or the person who simply wants a good meal. We will be back! read more

A very nice French eatery. Ambiance is cozy with Al fresco seating. We were there on a Wednesday around 6pm it was 85 degrees. The place has no air conditioning but with all the windows and doors open it was comfortable and light breezes were wafting through. We were seated promptly at a table nearby a window and door. Strangely there were hardly any flies or other annoying insects. Service was friendly and cheerful. We ordered some oysters and a capresi salad. They were both great. The tomatoes in the salad were so fresh and the oysters had a very tasty Bloody Mary type sauce. Mains were scallops and mussels. They were both delicious. We ordered a couple of the non alcoholic drinks which were tasty. Value was excellent. Highly recommend a stop. Mark & Nancy. read more

Wife and I walked by the posted menu and saw the White Truffle Fondue and instantly made a reservation on for 1700. While we waited for our reservation we stopped at a tasting room and ended up talking to a local who stated we made a good choice. We had the fondue as well the onion soup and butterhead lettuce salad. Amazing. The staff was just out of this world. We did not even look the Bistro up before making our reservation. We had an excellent meal and amazing experience. read more

Bistro Maison was recommended to us by a gentleman who worked at one of the nearby wineries. I had high hopes for a fancy night out and good food, but unfortunately I was left feeling a little disappointed. At first glance, the restaurant looks like it's inside of a house! You totally get a homey feeling when you are inside. The decor is very old school; I loved the funky yellow wallpaper! The host offered to hang our coats up before leading us to our table. They moved our reservation up an hour which was greatly appreciated. We were first sat at a table that was in a very high traffic area. They offered to move us without us even asking which was very thoughtful. The waitresses were hustling pretty hard. Props for getting the food out quickly to your hungry patrons! We ordered the coq au vin, duck, a salad and escargot. First they brought out a little bowl of french bread slices. The bread was a little on the soft side and was ice cold. Not the quality I was expecting from a "higher end" restaurant. The salad was great and big enough for two to share. The escargot was for sure one of the highlights. Big juicy snails covered in butter, garlic and parsley (don't yuck my yum!). The coq au vin was delicious, very thick sauce and the chicken just fell off of the bone. The duck was a big disappointment. While it was a great portion, the meat was very dry and the skin was a little hard to chew. I also ordered steam veggies as a side dish that were pretty flavorless. Just had a bit of salt and pepper on top, nothing special at all. Feeling a little meh about my meal, we decided to order some dessert. My friend got the crème brûlée trio which had a beautiful presentation. I was feeling like I wanted some ice cream, so I ordered the sundae. The waitress essentially called me out for ordering something too "plain". It felt super awkward to be dessert shamed. ANYWAY, loved the sundae! They doused that baby in chocolate and I enjoyed the berry flavor as well. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing (the duck), but I wouldn't go out of my way to return if I am in the area again. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner Saturday night on the patio with friends. Everything, and I mean everything, was just excellent (even the weather!). We started with oysters, pate and Champagne. Three of us had the scallops which were so large and fresh. Each plate had 4 scallops which was a lot of food. The sauce was divine. The desserts included a banana cake with ice cream and caramel sauce and a crème brûlée. Both were delicious. We could not have been more pleased with the service and the food. Continues to be my favorite spot in McMinnville. read more

Amazing food, attention to detail Service is great. I would highly recommend. They have a extensive wine list and are very knowledgeable. Plus they also have fun cocktails. read more

The atmosphere is charming inside this restaurant. It's nice that they have an outdoor back patio, however, the chairs are not very comfortable. Scallops were delicious and the prawns as well. The service is okay, but a little intense with pressure on upselling. When we asked about two different dishes, she said they are both good and we should just share them amongst the table. And she doesn't leave it at that, she kept suggesting it several times to just split the second dish amongst the table, even though we had all already ordered appetizers and meals. Also, when boxing our items to go, the woman clearing the table started stacking things on the large basket of bread that we barely ate, and she totally wasted that bread. We would've taken it home. Again, the interior is lovely and the food was very good so I still give it four stars. If they could provide a more relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere with the server they could bring it up to five stars. read more

Delicious food Excellent options Great wine selection Authentic French food Generous portion Relatively quick turnaround Try their sampler and bread is delish Tight spacing Gets loud Small tables so don't order a lot read more

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Amazing food and service!!!! We can't wait to return. If you're looking for a fantastic experience and the best food that you ever had. This is the place to go. We ordered an appetizer, dinner entree, and dessert to share and it was perfect! read more

I was looking forward to the French onion soup, and sadly it was not good. The Trader Joe's frozen onion soup is better. Too cheesy, the bread was so dang hard I could not even bite into it, and it tasted like it had too much kirsch or some type of liquor in it the beat salad was really good though. The sliced baguette did not taste like a baguette either. Very mediocre read more

Food was outstanding. Pork chop and rib eye. Ambiance is quaint. Older building but has a nice vibe to it. A bit claustrophobic as the tables are close and the walkways to navigate are narrow. Service was just ok. We had one person walk us to our table (hostess), another greeted us and told us the specials. She never returned to our table. A third person took our order and brought our wine. A fourth brought our food. Nobody ever asked how our meal was and our glasses sat empty throughout our meal. The server who took our order eventually returned after we finished our meals and asked if we wanted another round but by then our glasses had been empty 20 mins and it was just too late. It was a Saturday night and every table was full. I'll give the benefit of the doubt and give it another shot next time read more

Had supper there last night price fixed delicious had soup, pork chop and dessert wife had salmon with the salad both had dessert plus local Pinot noir fantastic service it's a small spot so make a reservation and try it out! They also had outside tables but do to weather we ate inside read more

This was first and only time there. Staff raved about the pork chop so my husband and I ordered it and were very disappointed. For $38 it was definitely overcooked and dry. The appetizers were great and daughter had a pasta dish that was good. Service was great except we were overcharged $54 for two bottles of wine and I had to request a refund check after looking carefully at bill next day. read more

It is highly possible that my beef is with French cooking and not this particular restaurant. Starting with the drinks. My wife got the limoncello cocktail and I got the NA spritzers. Best part of the meal for me. The limoncello was a little heavy on the citrus flavored vodka and a little light on the limoncello. Not pleasant. For starters we got the vegetarian French onion soup. It lacked depth of flavor for sure. It almost tasted like enchilada sauce to me. Overall not very successful but we appreciate the effort. We got the special which was shrimp-cargot. Over cooked shrimp but the butter sauce was nice. But really why would we eat snails willingly anyway. My wife got the ravioli. It was kind of a mess. Clunky inconsistently cut cooked and seasoned vegetables on top. Come on. Do better. I got the duck. Maybe it's the American in me but I was hoping for something more than just a plate of meat with a bunch of sauce. The duck confit was good. I know it's hard to do. The sauce was ok. Kind of if orange chicken was less fun in the sauce department but more fun in the meat department. I guess the frites count as a starch. Most of them were perfect! Why most? Because some were incinerated or soggy raw. Don't remind me that I'm getting the bottom of the basket. However a fry with the duck sauce was the perfect bite. Did I mention this sauce was liquid magma hot? The French would make thick sauces to last the trip from the kitchen. I'm not sure this is still necessary. Overall, cute decor average service and a menu that is way too large. I think they could get away with half of it. I don't understand the function of the second page either. If someone treated me I would come back. But otherwise. No thanks. read more

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A quirky little spot to try in McMinnville. Visited for my first time for an early Valentine's Day dinner and will have to come again another day to see how it compares. read more

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With all this wine tasting, you'll need to take in some food. We were mostly snacking throughout the day, saving our hunger for our dinner at Maison Bistro, located right in downtown McMinnville. You'd swear you arrived at a traditional Parisian Bistro with its outdoor seating and extensive wine list and menu featuring all things French. We were starving and quickly ordered their most popular dish as a starter, the black truffle tapenade made with Oregon black truffles Porcini, Black Trumpet and Morel mushrooms with garlic, olive oil and fromage blanc (cheese). It's not something I'd typically order, but our server highly recommended it. And I'm glad I took her up on it! From here, my partner suggested we share the fondue cheese entrée. Our server seemed a little skeptical. More cheese? Really? Clearly, we're having only cheese for our meals today. It came out piping hot and was the perfect meal to pair with all the wine we had today. And of course, was incredibly filling. We did just eat an entire baguette, too, so I'm sure that helped. What an incredible day out in Oregon's Willamette wine country... with so much eating and drinking. I think we'll need to up our workout game once we get home. But it was fun (and delicious) while it lasted! read more

The atmosphere here is cozy inside, would be lovely during cooler and wet weather. We ate outside on the patio due to my wife's insistence. It was great on the warm August evening. Service was exemplary. They do attempt upselling a bit, but not in an obnoxious way. It doesn't bother me, it's part of their job. Actually, I appreciated options I may not have considered. Their menu is extensive. Start with the bread. A basket of little baget rounds. This place can do much better. It should. Meh. My wife and I shared a very nicely made salad. Easily enough to share. I wanted to try the oysters. Usually oysters on the half shell are small. The server suggested only 6 as they are very big. She was right. They were quite large and satisfying, though there was a bit of a chock like texture at the end. No other way for me to describe it. Our main courses were an issue. The sides were great, but both my scallops and my wife's steak left up with a bitter aftertaste. Very strange. Perhaps a pan wasn't cleaned after preparation of a previous dish. I can't say, but they both otherwise were perfectly prepared. We had cocktails prior to dinner. They were good. And a Pinot Noir from one of our local wineries. No bottles here are inexpensive. Extensive list. Our server was very gracious and didn't charge us for the mains we couldn't eat. Service, again, is this restaurant's strong point. We are from that big city close by, dine out often and expect a great meal. This place has excellent potential. read more

Adorable French restaurant the downtown area. We were spending a couple days in the area and we wanted some rich food after all the wine tasting. Bistro Maison did not disappoint! From the warm welcome at the door to our lovely waitress, the experience was perfection! We both started with the French onion soup, which was heavenly. We also both had the duck and French fries for our main meal, which was also incredible. We paired everything with a local Pinot Noir. All in all, a great meal! read more

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Very busy Tuesday night with large crowd there which was a promising sign along with high rating. But, red flags throughout the evening. First stood at the entrance for several minutes with no one noticing we were there. Finally got seated but got a small table in a very noisy spot. A lady (perhaps the owner?) noticed where we sat and offered to move us to a better table with less noise. That was the best part of the service. After that, it took 20 minutes of waiting to place an order. Another 20 minutes to get a bowl of (albeit delicious) soup. Another 20 minutes to get the main course - salmon, steak and shrimp. Quite honestly, nothing stood out to warrant 4 stars. One of the problems with their service is they don't have assigned sections. "Everyone works together," I was told but that resulted in very spotty and very slow service. Not to mention that one of the "servers" spent too much time socializing with a table of friends and ignoring the rest. Last of all, they kept opening the doors because the staff was hot thus freezing out the customers. All in all, very disappointed and won't come back when there are better places down the block. read more

Great decor and delicious food make for a great combo for date night. We had the Mejool Dates, which were criminally rich and tasty. The main courses were the duck and hangar steak which were good as well, and in keeping with the French tradition of keeping dishes simple. All of that paired with an excellent wine selection means we'll definitely be back again read more

A group of six of us started a tradition last year of visiting a wine region each fall. This year we chose to fly from Texas to McMinnville. I made reservations for Bistro Maison for the second night of our trip. It was fantastic! The food was amazing; the wait staff was attentive; and the ambience was great. If we decide to make a return trip back to McMinnville this would be our first choice restaurant for sure. read more

I've always loved going to Bistro Maison, either for a special occasion or just a yummy, special take out meal. My 50th birthday was Wednesday, and I texted Deborah in the morning to see if we can fit in our table of four to celebrate. She fit us in, and it was a beautiful evening to sit by the open patio door! we had SO much yummy food and such wonderful service, we were in absolute heaven on earth! between the endless supply of fresh baked bread to the beautiful mushroom tapanade, to the succulent salmon with an amazingly subtle bergamot and blood orange beurre blanc to my scrumptious bowl of French onion soup...and the consistently BEST carrot cake in the world and my burning TORCH of a birthday candle, our evening was MOST EXCELLENT! Thank you, Bistro Maison, for giving me the best birthday dinner!!! read more

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Traveled to Mcminnville from PDX to take my collegiate daughter to a nice dinner and chose this restaurant based on reviews. It was easy to grab a reservation, same day, for 5:30. Although there were only a couple of seated tables when we sat down it was clear after 30 minutes why you would want a reservation as the place filled up. Staff and spacing appeared comfortably within covid precautions. Our server provided a very thorough explanation of the specials after first asking if we wanted to hear them. The explanation was intriguing and I considered other options I normally would not have. I started with a roasted red pepper soup that was silky smooth, mild, and kept me coming back for more to the point idipped the bread appetizer in it. My daughter had a ceaser salad that came with a poached egg, which she was not adventurous enough to try! opted for a fresh chinook salmon, which the server explained had been filetted prior to the dinner service that afternoon. My daughter had a ravioli, stuffed with squash, spinach, cheese. My salmon was one of the best I have ever had in my life. It was as if I picked my own fillet and made it exactly how I wanted it, even though I would have no idea how to make it that good. There was a chantarelle sauce on it, consistent with the French cuisine this restaurant is based on. The mashed potatoes were silky smooth, vegetables steamed perfectly. Plate clearing experience. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her entre as well, but her palate had been killed by fall term at the University dining hall, so the bar was set low for her. We each enjoyed a profiterole, one would have sufficed for the two of us. The restaurant is in a converted home, with wood floors and layout consistent with homes converted to restaurants. It is not the brand new designed from scratch spaces that the rest of the offerings down the street are, but it's rustic and may bring your thoughts to what living there in the early 1900's might look like. Our server was a little more business than small talk with our table, but there were some elderly regulars across from us celebrating a retirement and it was obvious she made them feel very special about their evening. Our service was not lacking, but she did not check back in after we started our meals and walked by us a couple of times. Overall, I would say the food here is exemplary. We overheard some conversation in the kitchen area over the length that the chicken for a coq au vin was cooked, that it may have been slightly overdone. This indicated to me that the restaurant cares, and is constantly monitoring their products and ensuring it is all up to standards, every day. That salmon was proof! I'm happy to pay a little more for quality that high. Will definitely return. read more

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My review from our meal last night is not much different from the last review I left...we still enjoyed the basically same meal...duck, Foie Gras (but as an appetizer so it comes sitting in that divine sauce just like the duck with warmed strawberries and bread) and salmon...here is the twist to my meal...next time we need to try their fries they are made in house and the care and preparation they use is nuts...so that and the fondue which I hear is to DIE for is on our list! Other than that read my previous reviews...their food is exactly the same each time we come and that in itself speaks volumes to us. Their quality never waivers and it's always delicious!! My duck is served with a house salad which had beautiful fresh ingredients right out of the garden and a small spiral of sweet pickled beets inside wow wow wow and not over dressed it was really lovely! They also have a deep wine list (and a full bar) and the owner Debra knows the wine list very well so if your in doubt just ask for some help! Also note the atmosphere here is super cozy, the music is low and melodious and very relaxing while you wait. Lighting is low so you feel very comfortable just waiting while your meal is prepared. They also have two very cute patio spaces so on a nice day sit outside and enjoy the lovely weather. read more

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Went here for dinner after a fine day of wine tasting and had a great meal and on point service. The escargot were delicious, tartines were lovely, smoky onion gratinee was a nice touch and the fondue to share was exquisite! We will be back on our next wine adventure in Willamette Valley! read more

Incredible. It's like dining at someone's house in southern France. Easily one of my top favorite Mac restaurants with incredible service, superb French food, and a beautiful garden seating area in the summer. read more

the food was authentic and the service was friendly and attentive. we had pate, coq au vin and a duck cassoulet. the restaurant itself is lovely. it gets 5+ stars from us! perfect evening in a beautiful setting. read more

Made reservations for dinner for my family and best friends. I am visiting from Florida and this was the most recommended in town. Got there for our reservation and immediately asked about splitting tabs (5/5, not hard), our waitress was very polite about it and was rudely interrupted by what we assume is the owner as this continued to happen thruout our meal. It was very akward and off putting for everyone sitting at the table as we were trying to be discreet about it (our bill was well over $500 at the end and they did not split). Upon asking again they brought us a calculator, the hand drawn map of our table and orders (we sat split as we planned to pay, it was literally down the center so two order sheets would have been easy to do -- I work F&B for a major theme park and have this hourly, not that big of an issue). Our waitress apologized quietly and said she was trying to accommodate and was told to bring us the calculator and to let us figure it out. She walked away and then came back and stated that she was told to come supervise what we were doing. It was extremely off putting. For a table full of veterans (navy, army and Air Force), this was a slap as it seemed like they thought we were going to skip out on the bill or something, we just felt like they were watching us even tho we stated our request in the beginning. For this reason alone we will NEVER be back. My aunt and uncle live here and have been in several times but stated after this they will not be in again. Our friends drove up from Corvallis to eat here as they have done before (after living in Paris this is the closest cuisine around and they come up for special occasions) and are sad to not WANT to come again. I am visiting but I will never be back in future visits. Very very disappointed. As for the food, It was amazing. All of it. We ordered a medium priced Bordeaux that was still $100/bottle. It was perfection. Another complaint around our table was the constant fussing. The staff would barely let us finish a course before clearing the table. About 5 staff were constantly rotating around grabbing and arranging things. We were conversing and would have to pause with all the arms between us. read more

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