Le BouchonHave been there twice in theHave been there twice in the past few weeks and will probably become regulars. Extensive selection of French appetizers and entrees from the standard menu and a daily chalkboard of specials provide endless variety. Can recommend the escargot, lobster bisque, onion soup, mushroom soup, mussels, bouillabaisse, beef tenders, sweetbreads, and more. French wine list has reasonable prices for the Pearl. Food prices are also reasonable. Intimate atmosphere. Casual. Service is sincere and helpful, though one should be patient on busy nights.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was a special dinner!After swilling wine all day in Carlton we settled into our hotel in Portland and hoofed it to the restaurant. We were hesitant to order more wine after drinking red wine all day long so our waiter brought every white wine on the menu so we could taste one that would not put additional stress on our stomachs. Very Cool! We eat out regularly, but this was our first time here and I was the only one of us that had ordered in a French restaurant so we both had a ton of questions that were handled patiently. I ordered the sauteed Chicken Breast and she ordered the shrimp in the most wonderful fish sauce ever! We had great conversation with the staff and tables around us, it was a wonderful atomosphere facilitated by great food and staff!5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMVery traditional French andVery traditional French and very very good. The best escargot I have had in years, understated, excellent. Wonderful salads. The fish and chicken dishes we had were flavorful and very well prepared and presented. We enjoyed this restaurant and can recommend it without reservation.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food an service were wellThe food an service were well above average. I am still searching for the perfectly cooked steak, but your's was quite good. The suggested red wine complimented it quite well.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMCheck this place out if you haven'tWe had a wonderful meal at Le Bouchon for my wife's birthday. The waiter was funny, and very attentive. We had a wonderful time. The food was very authentic French cuisine. Would recommend to anyone.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMA corner of Paris, in PortlandA cozy space evocative of neighborhood restaurants we've experienced in Paris, with truly outstanding, deliciously authentic French food. The lobster bisque is perfect, with a deep, richly developed flavor that can only come from love, time and masterful technique - a real treat. If the cassoulet or lamb shank is on the specials menu, they are not to be missed! (I keep dreaming of that cassoulet, and only wish I'd gotten an extra serving to take home for later!)3/23/2013 12:00:00 AM