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Bistro Maison, McMinnville, OR

Bistro Maison

4.6
4.6
1214 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
729 NE Third Street, McMinnville, OR 97128

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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 1,214 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Great for fine wines

  • Willamette Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Maison in McMinnville offers an "elegant, flavorful" dining experience with "classic French cuisine" that delights. The "charming and intimate" atmosphere is complemented by "impeccable" service. Diners praise the thoughtfully curated local wine list and "wonderful seasonal offerings." A "must-visit" for those appreciating fine dining in Oregon wine country.

1,214 Reviews
  1. Linda VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful adventure and experience but especially so at a 5 pm booking, when things are just getting going. Quality of food is unsurpassed here and wine by the glass choices are thoughtful and many, many.

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  2. Michael

    Portland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been dining at Bistro Maison since 2010 and we continue to be impressed with the service, food and staff. Deborah is such an excellent host. She offers the best selections of wines that have always impressed us.

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  3. Kim VIP

    Central Coast24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Wonderful burger, truffle fries and fish and chips. Service is always above and beyond. We’ll be back.

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  4. Steven

    Portland14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic meal at Bistro Maison. Warm beet salad was heavenly as was the rest of our repast. Order ala carte or off the menu de jour it’s impossible to go wrong. Lovely setting in laid back McMinnville. Bon appetit!

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  5. Jackie

    Toronto8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant food was good. Servers were nice just not very attentive. JC

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  6. Alvin VIP

    Dallas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, service, ambience and experience. Loved the restaurant.

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  7. Eric

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A True Treat – So Good I Went Two Days in a Row! I had the absolute pleasure of dining at Bistro Maison in McMinnville, OR, and it was such a standout experience that I went back the very next day. The food is a celebration of classic French cuisine—elegant, flavorful, and clearly prepared with great care and talent. From start to finish, each dish felt like a warm invitation to linger and enjoy. The atmosphere is charming and intimate, and the service was consistently gracious and attentive without being overbearing. One of the real highlights was the thoughtfully curated local wine list, which perfectly complements the menu and showcases the best of the Willamette Valley. If you’re anywhere near McMinnville and appreciate French food (or just truly excellent dining), Bistro Maison is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be back again!

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  8. Tim

    Portland24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bistro Maison is a charming restaurant with great food. The service was impeccable. We would definitely return.

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  9. michaela

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best real French food and feeling since being in France...and we're in Oregon! Incredible. A must to celebrate Life!

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  10. Mary

    San Francisco85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celiac diners can revel in safe, gluten free French food that will make you savor every bite. Succulent confit de canard in orange sauce, and a savory butternut, kabocha and delicata squash soup with chestnuts mushrooms made our meal shine. Service is impeccable and very friendly and staff are superbly knowledgeable about allergens . Whether you eat with or without gluten, Bistro Maison is a wonderful dining experience in charming McMinnville in Oregon wine country .

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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 4.6 stars by 1214 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
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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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