I hate to do this because it will make it impossible for me to get a table in the future. My wife and I have been frequenting this restaurant for the past 5 years. We go for special occasions, birthdays, anniversaries out of town guests. We are foodies from New York City but now we live in Portland. This restaurant without a doubt is our favorite restaurant in the Portland area. It's as good as any restaurant I have ever eaten in the world. Although it takes us over an hour to get to McMinnville, it's worth it. The food, the service the ambience feels like you're in a bistro in Paris. The duck, the pork chop, salads, french fries, deserts and wine pairings are to die for. I can't wait to go back! read more

Wonderful selection of French food. Signatures include the pork chop and the mussels. However, our table of 4 was so tiny, there was insufficient space to hold our food. The waitstaff also pushed us to order everything up front, which resulted in us ordering significantly more than we could eat. I would have appreciated a more leisurely atmosphere, considering it is a French place. read more

Quaint little French restaurant that serves authentic gourmet dishes, in a very nice ambiance and at affordable prices. We absolutely loved it and recommend the truffle tapenade. read more

No stars - chef very nasty! Food was not very French and tasted premade . Service so so - I would not venture there when so many better choices abound in wine country . read more

Great spot. They were VERY friendly to our dog as we sat on the patio--multiple people offering water for him and saying hi to him. The food was a little too buttery -- everything seemed to be soaked in butter -- but then again it is French! Everything was excellent otherwise. read more

Although the food was good, the owner was very rude and abusive to both staff and customers. I'm surprised that no one has reported them to the BBB. read more

meh. The service is kind of slow and the food is middle of the road. Also annoyed that she slapped my card away because "American Express charges too much" and they would rather you pay on a other form. read more

This place sucks...no flavor. Shitty service. Falling apart building. Don't spend your money here.

My favorite restaurant ever! The food and ambiance are amazing! I would definitely recommend this place! Make sure to get reservations ! read more

All was fine till the LONG wait for dessert. 25 minutes is a bit much for a small restaurant. Good food; enough attentive staff until there wasn't. read more

Unheated awful disaster cold terrible patio! Tried to force a 75 dollar price fix menu without disclosing it! Terrible service! read more

Bistro Maison - Unheated awful disaster cold terrible patio - French Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

We were really excited but very disappointed - steak and frites - not good- French onion soup was way too floral - customer service not great. I would not recommend this restaurant and I'm pretty easy to Please. No thanks read more

We had reservations for this spot and showed up a few minutes early. A Nice converted house and we sat outside on the patio. We were sat and given water by the hostess. There were about 8 tables around us being served. We waited 15-20 minutes for service or a hello. We're we're never noticed or served. . Once the table next to us left and they were cleaning up the dishes we decided we had been patient enough. We got up and left, again with no comment or notice. Big thumbs down On this French spot. read more

Stayed in McMinnville for 3 nights while visiting the Willamette Valley. Thank you Yelpers for the recommendation to Bistro Maison! One of the best meals I have ever had - And that is saying a lot for a global traveling foodie like me!! Our staters were the soups the the day - butternut squash soup and salad. Yum Main courses were the special of the day - Salmon and the muscles and frites. Wow. Blew out socks off with the complex layering of flavors and light sauce on the salmon. The muscles were in a beautiful tomato garlic sauce. And the pommes frites were ... better than (some) sex!! They are prepared over 3 days and the love they put into making them showed! We were too stuffed for dessert but given the amazingness of the meal we forged on .... and finished all the carrot cake which was moist and had the perfect balance of flavor and spices. Get a reservation! read more

Our group of six had a spectacular experience here. From the appetizers to the desserts, the food was innovative and delicious. Did I mention that the portions are extremely generous? Service was attentive and professional without any stuffiness. The atmosphere is intimate and during two separate "happy birthday" singalongs, the guests were in good cheer. As our group drove home to Eugene, we agreed we can't wait to go back. read more

Excellent food and little expensive but it was worth it, place was clean and excellent service

This place. OUTTA this world!!! One of my top ten meals of my entire life. And I've traveled. Like. A whole lot! Service was impeccable. Ambience, exquisite. Charming. Adorable. Quaint. I could seriously go on and on. Food, ... Wowza. Exceptional. Delectable bread. Extraordinary service and super yummy food. I can't even. Cannot wait to go back. read more

I came by a second time the food and service Outstanding! I had escargot and duck first time and crab salad and steak second time. I would love to return. read more

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This food was incredible. I went on a date with my wife and she was over the roof about it. The staff paid close attention to us every step of the way. They refilled our wine glasses whenever they were low and were super attentive to when they needed to bring out each of our appetizers and meal. Very knowledgeable as well. We started with the charcuterie board 8.7/10! Great selection of cheese and fruits and amazing dips but i wish the meat was more abundant in selection. Our next appetizer was the king crab cocktail 7.6/10. It was good! The crab was nice but otherwise not a lot of complexity. My wife had the salmon and i had the Pork Chop, wow! Pork Chop was a solid 9.3/10 - absolutely delicious deep rich flavors and perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this for a date night, a special occasion or even just for a nice night out. read more

The confit de canard was excellent, tender, yet crispy on the outside. Delicious sauce. The steak with peppercorn sauce was also a winner. It was interesting that each entree filled the whole plate. Fries or salad were the side choices included with the meal. The salad was full of many delicious and colorful vegetables and the light dressing perfect. The french onion soup was the best ever, and the escargot full of flavor. The tiny biscuits on the escargot appeared to be phyllo, super happy taste buds! We sat outdoors on the front porch, they provided electric blankets. We bought champagne to go, and they offered us to borrow glasses and return the next day. Wow. Loved every bit of our experience. No photos, since the food looked exactly like the other review posts. read more

Unexpectedly surprised. After a couple of reservations that we canceled over the phone because we were so rudely treated and refused to spend our money there....we decided to jump in, expecting to have the same experience as all of the negative reviews. The customer service was spot on, the food was perfect, the ambiance was a perfect date night. We´lol be back again! read more

A really gorgeous restaurant, service and menu! We had truffle fondue, fries and a butter lettuce salad. My husband had the ribeye and peppercorn sauce and loved it. We will go back again and again!! The experience makes it even more special. Additionally, I have celiac and almost everything on the menu can be made gf - the fries are fried in a dedicated fryer so that was perfect too! read more

Phenomenal food and atmosphere! I can't say enough amazing things about this spot. We were driving to Yachats and decided to take the scenic route, which took us through McMinnville. We were in the mood for a delicious lunch and we chose Bistro Maison after looking at several options in the town. We chose correctly! We started with the fondue, which was beyond delicious. Perfectly balanced and came with roasted beets! My mother in law had the Pate, my fiancé had the burger and I enjoyed the ravioli with ricotta and butternut squash. I also had a cup of soup, which was an amazing curried cauliflower with chanterelle mushrooms. The service was impeccable. The restaurant was decorated authentically and extremely clean and cozy. The staff was so friendly and accommodating, suggesting several dishes and their amazing ginger honey milk tea! The check came inside an adorable book and with a bowl of hazelnuts with a nutcracker! I would definitely recommend coming here. This is worth the visit - we are already excited to come back and would honestly consider driving from Seattle just for dinner or lunch! read more

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I was blown away this evening after calling Bistro Maison to see if they could possibly be pet friendly and could accommodate me last minute ( I had just made a 7 hour drive day heading back to Canada). Deborah advised me that the restaurant was fully booked but that I was more than welcome to sit at one of their porch tables with my little Aussie. When I arrived they sat me right away, brought me a HEATED blanket and just made me feel so cared for. AND...... the food was amazing. I had French Onion soup and the Moules-Frites with house made Saffron Aoili. What a delightful welcome to this little McMinnville gem. MT & Bisou Thanks also to Atticus Hotel for the recommendation read more

My wife and I decided to give this a try on Christmas Eve thinking it would be a fun, romantic way to spend the evening. We were sorely disappointed. It was very loud with music pumped in a far too loud a volume and tables crammed as tightly as possible. Nothing intimate or romantic about it. The food was ok, but nothing to write home about, especially at the $70 per person price for the evening. My cassoulete was ok though very salty and my wife's seared duck was sloppily delivered in a pool of orange cognac spilling over the edge of the plate. Overall, I would rate this establishment a "hard pass". read more

We rolled into town 10 deep including 4 kids for a wedding. We asked the hotel concierge for a family friendly recommendation for dinner. She called ahead to the Bistro Maison who claimed they were family friendly. THIS RESTAURANT IS NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY. DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILDREN HERE. We arrived and received suspicious glances from other patrons on the patio. Our waitress was great and accommodating, but halfway through the meal some random staff member we had never met before told us that patrons were complaining about my 2 year old's brief yelping and asked us to take our dinner in a private room upstairs. Granted we had parents and grandparents at the table, but none of us thought there was anything out of the ordinary. My wife and I just decided to take our two kids and leave. Basically the meal dissolved at that point. My brother and his two kids as well as my parents asked for the check and their meals to go. The waitress was reportedly apologetic. I thought to myself that this is truly a stereotypical French restaurant that is unwelcome to children. Then my wife reminded me that in France they would merely tell you that they weren't kid friendly in advance and none of this would have ever happened. My father said that this was the worst meal he had ever paid for such a price. Honestly I had the scallops from my to-go container back at the hotel and thought they were pretty good. My mother is vegan and asked for beets but they strangely stuck her with cabbage instead. My father dubbed his salad "inadequate." Overall, I'd probably skip this place if you're in town, but I definitely wouldn't get anywhere near it if you have anyone under 12 in your party. read more

Wonderful!!! I have no hesitation in giving this establishment 5 stars. Food, wine, wait staff all combined to create a perfect afternoon for me and my partner. Now for the less positive reviews, which I needed to read to understand why this restaurant is not rated a solid 5 stars. First, I would not bring my children here. While there are accommodations for young patrons (crayons, separate dining areas, etc.), the experience would be wasted on them. Second, chill. If you want fast service, there are many other choices in town. We spent a leisurely 2 hours sipping wine, dipping into fondue, savoring a fresh berry crisp and never felt hurried. When our check finally arrived, it was in the company of a substantial tin of hazelnuts and two nut crackers. Bistro Maison makes us say joie de vivre. read more

From the French onion soup, to the butter head salad to my husbands pork chop and my hanger steak , everything was a solid 4. It was $16 for crown, which was WAY overpriced, especially since he wanted to Pendleton and they didn't have it. There was a bit of a glitch when I had ordered the hanger steak medium well and the owner had suggested/pushed (3-4 times intently), to order the filet mignon due to the lack of fat in a hanger steak. I went against what I wanted and specifically went here to try, and ordered the fillet special, but it just wasn't tender so I was brought the hanger steak. So good. I'd say the only improvement would be, when something like that happens that someone is Eating their meal a good 15-minutes (it took that long to get the attention of our waiter) to just add a little mashed potatoes or starch/rice to eat with the meat vs delivering it as a stand alone. A bit flat and something missing to go with the steak. read more

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I hate to give this 2 starts but for the price tag it did not hit the mark. Had an aperol spritz- came flat, with too much aperol not enough Bubbly or lime. Second one was better but they use champagne instead of Prosecco and it just doesn't balance well. They have an extensive wine list. The truffle/morel/black trumpet and creamy cheese appetizer served with crostini like toasted mini baguette was the best thing of the night. And a ton of it! The mussels were fine and again a lot of them. Looked more like two portions to me. Cooked ok but had one that was definitely rotted and had not opened all the way- stopped eating them then as I was worried the broth could have been contaminated, but I'm ok today :-) the French fries were fantastic though- dark golden and crispy and again a lot of them. The scallops were cooked ok- not overdone, but not really seared well, but the real issue we had was the tarragon beurre blanc. The tarragon was soooo strong the beurre blanc was green and had an almost medicinal flavor and totally overwhelming the scallops. Even the mashed potatoes was heavily flavored with tarragon. Disappointing. Good service, quaint ambiance, but expensive and mediocre food experience. (If I come again I would try the burger and fries!- they say they grind their own steak for it! read more

Excited to go to the Bistro Maison in Mcminnvilke ordered wine for me and my sister ...very expensive for food the food provided.. not good.,we ordered cured salmon .. it was good ..then had French onion soup no brainer.. French restaurant...Awful weird sweet tasting.. ok did let them know ..they took soup away and our Salmon appetizer also ..not finished..still eating ..asked if we wanted desert .. we said no...ouch!! Nothing taken off and immediately given check!! Wow!! Never will I recommend or go there again!!! read more

Food was excellent. Simple vodka soda was an outrageous $16 Ask for prices before ordering. read more

This place use to be good but they were out of oysters about 2 hours after opening? How do you run out only 2 hours after opening plus their dessert was out of stock 2hours after opening... servers didn't seem to care when their food is bland... sad this place was really good maybe new owners? For the price this place isn't worth it right now very let down. Food is way over priced hanger steak was super chewy and left pieces of half chewed stuff on the side of the plate they care more about $ than what they are serving here. I won't be back anytime soon! Btw the hangar steak had no veggies and covered in fat this place is a scam! read more

Came here with an 8pm reservation and as soon as we got there they were rude and said they were running behind. Waited at the bar for a glass of wine for 15 mins and no one ever came. We talked to three total of the staff and they were all rushing around and rude. Awful vibe and clearly they don't know how to treat people properly. Avoid this place. read more

What a gem of a restaurant! We passed by the area, luckily made reservations on time - and had the best dinner in a Michelin star-worthy restaurant set up in the most charmingly decorated house! read more

This place is heaven. McMinnville is a little gem of a town, right at the heart of Oregon's wine country. It's tiny (I call it McMiniville) and quite quaint and chic. Bistro Maison sits at the heart of this casually cheerful glow. A storybook little house, bright and cozy, ornate bordering on tacky, but charming nonetheless. The atmosphere is fantastic, the space is in keep with the name - warm and welcoming, with a calculated excess of decorative flourish that doesn't take away from the home like overall feeling. Everything is infused with obvious passion and pride of the people who own the place, the food, the service, the space. The food is glorious. The home made, perfectly balanced charcuterie, including two sorts of delicious pate, rillette and two of saucissons garnished with cornichons and onion preserves is opulent. Three beautifully crafted cheeses complete the feast. We shared the fondue, which was good, very rich, smoky with a primary Gruyere flavor. We also had the ultimately decadent oysters with Pernod butter, parsley and dill, topped with a ball of fluffy mille-feuille. The French onion soup is a must. I must confess I didn't expect to have such delicious Confit de Canard. Even the fries are special in their own way. The Coq au Vin is to die for, and even the pork chop is wonderful. Be warned, the wine list is distinctly overpriced, especially for being right in the middle of the wine country, but nothing is perfect. I have to make a special note about how careful and accommodating the owner was with all our requests. We felt pampered, and they went out of their way several times to make sure we were happy with the food, They are so caring and obviously so invested in your experience that it actually feels like being in a dear friend's home. The desserts are fabulous. I would definitely recommend the perfect profiteroles and the chocolate mousse is positively sensual. We had a most excellent Ice Wine with our desserts and it's worth trying. My absolutely heartfelt compliments to Chef Jean-Jacques! All in all, it feels unreal. Deep in the countryside of Oregon, yet one of the best dining experiences you can hope for. We will certainly come back! read more

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Love Love Love, My husband and I have been going here for years. Always get amazing dinners and great service. Highly recommend!

I treasure every meal we've ever enjoyed at Bistro Maison! By far, one of my most favorite restaurants in Oregon, and anywhere for that matter. I highly recommend starting off with the house made gluten-free, dairy-free, soup du jour. Last week it involved creamy puréed sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and earthy mushrooms. And then the salads, oh the salads, you'd swear the greens were picked fresh that morning, and they likely are! Tossed with warmed bacon, local fruits, fresh goat cheese, and toasted hazelnuts, you could not get more local food love into a dish!! And don't get me started on the entrees! Best chinook salmon I've ever had in my life! And last weekend we had the most tender hanger steaks in a shallot & Pinot reduction, after which we were left guessing on the methods he used to prepare it so perfectly. We've also spent a wee bit of time trying to figure out what kind of magic goes into those amazing NY ground sirloin steak sandwiches (aka burgers), yet another highly recommended dish often offered as a lunch special. Followed up with divine desserts, coffee, and fresh cracked walnuts. Then on each drive home I plot how I am going to try to recreate the meal, for which I am not nearly as successful, but alas inspired. Thank you for another divine & enchanting meal last weekend! We are looking forward to coming back Easter weekend! xx read more

Bistro Maison - Fresh cracked walnuts and coffee mark the end of another divine dining experience at Bistro Maison. - French Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Bland. We had the mussels which arrived in a bland, dish water broth, the duck confit which was overpowered by the orange sauce because the duck was tasteless and the chicken which was, you guessed it, bland. There's a reason this restaurant puts a large bowl of salt on every table. Don't waste your time or money. read more

If you read a review that is less than 5 stars please understand that your source is unreliable. The Bistro is by far the best dining experience you can have in the Willamette Valley. You'll enjoy wonderful staff, and service, delicious and fresh food and a welcoming, cozy ambiance that makes you feel like you've been swept to a euro countryside. The fondue is most spectacular starter you can find in the Valley, the Steak Frites and Salmon are staples, and the rotating desserts are divine. Not to mention, your meals can be excellently paired with a fabulous wine (often hard to find brands and bottles), or accompanied with a tasty cocktail. It will be a truly sad day when the Bistro closes its doors. read more

We had a reservation for tonight (12.09.22) and I cannot remember a time I've been so disappointed. Not in the food, the food was great. The service, however, was absolutely terrible. We were completely ignored for most of the night. Our server seemed to have enough time to treat every table around us wonderfully, but we were left feeling entirely alone. Other staff members were able to help us when they had time, but our server seemed to actively ignore us. We will be contacting the restaurant directly to see what we did so wrong, and hopefully they can explain to us why we were not welcome there. read more