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Bistro Maison, McMinnville, OR

Bistro Maison

4.8 (1231)
$31 to $50
French
729 NE Third Street, McMinnville, OR 97128

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,231 people are saying

Bistro Maison reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Willamette Valley

    Best Overall

  • Willamette Valley

    Best Food

  • Willamette Valley

    Best Service

  • Willamette Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Willamette Valley

    Best Value

  • Willamette Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Willamette Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Willamette Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Willamette Valley

    Lively

  • Willamette Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Maison in McMinnville offers a delightful blend of classic French cuisine and charming ambiance. Guests rave about the "incredible food" and "amazing service." Outdoor seating enhances the dining experience, and the extensive wine list perfectly complements the menu. A must-visit for French food enthusiasts seeking an "outstanding experience."
1,231 Reviews
  1. Laurel

    Portland / Oregon6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal in a lovely setting. The menu has so many enticing items that we know we will return.

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  2. Larry VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great French restaurant. Classical French done the right way. They did an excellent job at helping us pick a wine from their substantial wine list - which besides complimenting our dinner was also moderately price. Sitting outside on their patio at night only enhanced the enjoyment of our meal. Please keep doing what you are doing!

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  3. Dale VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This fabulous restaurant is a gem. Truly one of the best meals my husband and I have ever had. Every dish was prepared with obviously many years of Chef Jacques experience and his lovely wife Deborah’s care. What a great team, along with fantastic servers who guide you to the perfect dish. Which happens to be all of them! And the desserts!! You cannot have just one! Amazing! We can’t wait to go back.😊

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  4. Carol VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pork chops were delicious with 2 amazing sauces! So many dessert options to choose from! We loved the pecan pie. The restaurant staff were so accommodating. A must go to iif visiting McMinnville!.

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  5. Jenn VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. We were lucky to be seated in the garden which was beautiful. The food, drinks and ambiance were all amazing!

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  6. Stephen

    San Antonio1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Not good! Overpriced and the menu was hard to understand

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  7. Deb

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved eating out in the garden. All of the servers were excellent, and the chef knows what he/she is doing!

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  8. Kathleen

    Portland / Oregon9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience was wonderful, as always! It’s always a great evening out!

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  9. Rob VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time there - just as impressive as the first. A wine list that is extensive and fairly priced.

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  10. Jonathan

    Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall: mid to meh. Did not live up to the ratings. The good: Two starters--soup and salad (melon/prosciutto/arugula)--were excellent. Pleasant atmosphere. The bad: Service was scattered, frazzled, awkward. We had no dedicated waitperson; one server (no. 1) seated us and walked us through the menu in detail. Another server (no.2) took our order. When we asked for a wine recommendation, server no. 2 left to consult another server (Server no.3). Server no. 3 returned to our table w/ a bottle and a demeanor that said, "Drink this." We ordered three starters from server no.2. The first (soup) came out, followed by the salad, which we shared, and we assumed that the third--pork liver pate, the first item from the prix fixe I ordered--was en route. After the first two starters were cleared, server no. 3 removed the bread bowl and butter from the table, w/o explanation, and wished us a good evening. Then, the proprietor, who seemed to be overseeing everything, returned the bread and butter, w/o explanation. Long delay followed. No sign of server no.2. I asked another staff person (server no. 4) -- who I later realized was new and in training -- about the missing pate. She said she would check, and then proceeded to walk by our table three times without saying anything or making eye contact. After another delay, entrees came out, delivered by a runner (server no.5). I realized that my pate was not happening. By this time, I was feeling ignored and my displeasure had peaked. I got the attention of the proprietor and complained. They offered to bring out the pate (too late) or to pack it go. Pack it to go? Who wants to take pork pate (@9:00 pm) back to their B & B?!?! Server no. 2 and the proprietor apologized for the error. No adjustment to the bill was made, except to not charge for the pate. Our entrees were uninspired. The same sauce was applied to my order (salmon) as my wife's (divers scallops). It was too heavy.

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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 4.8 stars by 1231 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Portland / Oregon
  4. Willamette Valley
  5. McMinnville

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Bistro Maison

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
  • Phone number
  • 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
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