Bistro Maison

Name: Bistro Maison
Address: 729 NE Third Street, McMinnville, OR, United States, 97128
Telephone: (503) 474-1888
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1224)

$31 to $50

French

729 NE Third Street, McMinnville, OR 97128

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 6 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
(503) 474-1888
Website
http://www.bistromaison.com/
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

Location
729 NE Third Street, McMinnville, OR 97128
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

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Popular dishes

Jumbo Mejool Dates$16.00
Roasted with French Blue Cheese, Spiced Almonds, Currants & Bacon
Tartines$16.00
Six Panini Seared Sandwiches of Gruyere Cheese, Cilantro, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms & Black Truffle
Dungeness & Red Crab Cocktail$22.00
4.5 Oz. of Fresh Crab Meat with Orange, Avocado, Cucumber, Hearts of Palm & Fennel Fronds. Citrus Marinade
Escargots en Croûte de Bourgogne$16.00
Snails baked with Parsley, Pernod and Dill Butter. Homemade Croissant Pastry Crust
Soup$6.00
Butternut, Kabocha & Delicata Squashes with Chestnuts & Local Mushroom
Soup a l'Oignon Gratinée$15.00
Classic French Onion Soup with Swiss Emmethaler & Gruyere Cheese. Made with a Vegetarian Red & White Onion Stock
Păté / Rillettes / or Saucisson$14.00
chef's homemade charcuterie with cornichons, mustard and sweet shallot confit
Fresh Kusshi Oysters
Half Shell topped with bloody mary granite. Champagne Shallot mignonette on the side
- 1/2 Doz$19.00
- Doz$35.00
Black Truffle Tapenade$22.00
Oregon Black Truffles Porcini, Black Trumpet & Morel Mushroom added to Garlic & Puglia Olive Oil. Fromage Blanc, Arugula Salad & Panini Grilled Tartines
Fromage et Charcuterie$22.00
cheeses, homemade pork rillettes and pâté, and cured saucisson, French cornichons, Dijon mustard, and fresh baguette
House Cured Wild Chinook Salmon Gravlax$20.00
Red Onion, Capers, Lemon Creme Fraiche

Salads "Great To Share"

All dressing served on side for take out

Butterhead Lettuce From Even Pull Farms$18.00
Layered with Avocado, Bacon, Shave Grana Padano Parmesan Cheese & Poached Egg. Buttermilk Dressing
Salade du Jour$17.00
Weppler Farms Organic Greens with local fruit, house cured bacon, Rouge R. Blue Cheese, and Toasted Hazelnuts
Salade du Vigneron$17.00
Greens, Roasted red beets, tomatoes, goat cheese & hazelnuts. Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
Heirloom Beets From Even Pull, Orange & Fennel$18.00
Fresh Local Beets & Oranges with Shaved Fennel, House Marinated White Anchovies, Fromage Blanc, Hearts of Palm, Arbequina Olive Oil & Citrus Zest. French Herb de Provence Salt Flakes
Caprese Salad$19.00
Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes, Fresh Basil. Pistachio & Basil Puree
Frisée aux Lardons$17.00
Warm Frisée, Bacon, Rogue Blue Cheese & Croûtons. Poached Egg

Salad Additions

With All Salads Add:

Wild Chinook Salmon$15.00
3.5 oz Dungeness Fresh Crab$15.00
3 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$15.00

Entrée

Steak au Poivre$44.00
Seared rib eye steak with crushed green peppercorn sauce. Homemade French Fries or Salad
White Truffle Fondue "Great To Share"$30.00
Emmenthaler, Gruyere, Tillamook Cheddar, Oregon White Truffle Oil & Truffle Butter. Kirshwasser, White Wine, and Nutmeg. Served with Ham, Apples, Fingerling Potato & Bread
Confit de Canard$40.00
Duck breast & leg braised for 6 hours, potted & crisped. Orange Cognac Reduction. French Fries or Salad
Wild Chinook Salmon$34.00
Potato Puree & Sautéed Vegetables. Fresh Ginger & Lemon Beurre Blanc
Pan Seared Diver Scallops$44.00
Potato Puree & Sautéed Vegetables. Fresh Ginger & Lemon Beurre Blanc
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$40.00
Potato Puree & Sautéed Vegetables. Fresh Ginger & Lemon Beurre Blanc
Moule Frites$30.00
Penn Cove Mussels sautéed in shallots & olive oil with a touch gently Spiced Tomato & Red Pepper Harissa Puree, Pernod & Cream, Homemade French Fries
Coq au Vin$32.00
chicken, potatoes, wild mushrooms, bacon lardons, onions, shallots, root vegetables in a rich Pinot Noir sauce
Sandwich Classic$18.00
Baguette with your choice of homemade pâté, saucission, french cured ham, or pork belly rilettes. All with fresh butter, cornichons, & sweet shallot confit. Salad or French Fries
Homemade Ravioli Filled with Rainbow Swiss Chard, Fine Herbs, & Ricotta$26.00
Sautéed of Mushrooms, Local Vegetables & Grana Paderno Parmesan Cheese, Brown Butter & White Truffle Reduction
Steak Tartare$32.00
Sirloin of angus beef ground to order. Served raw with onions, capers, and parsley. Homemade French Fries or Salad
Bavette a l'Echalotte Aka Steak Frites$32.00
hanger steak, shallot pinot noir reduction. Homemade French Fries or Salad
Tartiflette$19.00
French dish from the Savoie region. Gratin of potatoes, Morbier cheese, caramelized onion & bacon. It is extremely savory & decadent. Served with Salad
Cassoulet Maison$32.00
Slowly braised stew of Duck Confit, Lamb, Garlic Sausage & White Beans. Golden Breadcrumb Crust. Homemade French Fries or Salad
Thick Hazelnut Crusted Pork Chop$32.00
Carlton Farms. Sauté of Poached Fruits. Reduction of Veal Stock, Calvados & Stone Fruits. Potato Puree & Sauté Vegetables
Maison Burger$19.00
1.5" Thick Burger From NY Strip Steak ground to order. Served with French Fries or Salad

Les Garnitures / Sides

Pommes Frites
French Fries, Saffron Aioli
Legumes du Jour / Spinach
vegetables with garlic & olive oil
Petite Salad
Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

Desserts

$12

Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla Ice Cream, Bananas, Whipped Cream, Chocolate & Berry Sauce
Creme Caramel & Creme Brulee Duo
Baked Vanilla Bean Caramel Custard Done Two Ways
Napoleon
Housemade cookies layered between Strawberry Ice Cream & Strawberries, Dried Apricots, Lemon, Honey, Basil, & Crème Chantilly
Lemon & Blackberry Layered Torte
Peach & Berry Sorbet
Triple Chocolate Black Out Brownies
Dark Chocolate Chips, Cranberries & Cherries, Berry Confiture. Add $6 to Enhance with the Perfect Pairing of Sparkling Red Wine
Jean-Jacques' Warm Pecan Pie
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Caramel Sauce
Profiteroles au Chocolat
Freshly baked puff pastry filled with vanilla ice cream in a hot chocolate sauce
Strawberry Pavlova
with Strawberry Ice Cream, Local Strawberries, Basil, Lemon, & Honey. Crème Chantilly & Strawberry Sauce
Trio of Fruit
Pineapple, Strawberries & Mango
Vacherin
Honeycrisp Apple & Caramel Scented Semiifreddo Layered Twice with a Baked Almond Meringue (Dacquoise). Caramel & White Chocholate Ganache Sauces
Carrot Cake, Creme Fraiche Frosting
This cake has pineapple, coconut & pecans. Homemade Madagascar Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Sauce
Moelleux au Chocolat
Dark Callebaut Belgian Chocolate cake Warm & Gooey inside. Cherry ice cream
Rum Cake
Warm Martinique Rum & Butter Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
Lemon Bar & Citrus Sorbet

What 1,224 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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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Great for fine wines
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
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistro Maison offers a charming atmosphere with standout French cuisine, as noted by many diners. Guests rave about its "amazing service" and "impeccable food," making it a local gem. The patio is "beautiful" and the wine selection is "thoughtfully curated." Despite some service hiccups, it remains highly recommended for a delightful dining experience.

1,224 Reviews

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Deb
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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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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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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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George VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington27 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
oysters wer too large for good oysters Rockefeller
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Cathy
Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food is good but the portions are way too big for rich French food, in my opinion. Definitely split everything. The patio was very pleasant. The dog owner next to us decided that it was ok for their unleashed puppy to “visit” our table. The third time we said something and that didn’t sit well. The restaurant said nothing about the incident. We were made to feel bad for not wanting the dog underfoot. The incident put a damper on an otherwise lovely evening.
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Chris VIP
Houston90 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience. My wife commented that she has NEVER been asked by a server if she was right or left-handed when setting down a waste bowl. Being left handed, this was an amazing accomodation for any possible southpaws, Wow!
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Kathryn VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth33 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were visiting the area from out of town and found this gem! Excellent service and all of the staff were friendly and attentive. Our meal was fabulous and I even wanted to go back the next night and try something different on the menu as it all sounded so good! We ate outside on the patio which was beautiful. Highly recommend!
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Heather VIP
Portland / Oregon12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is amazing! We had the steak frites with green peppercorn sauce and the beet salad to start. Finishing our meal was the most delicious carrot cake!
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Mike VIP
Baltimore / Maryland62 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great prixe fix dinner with pork chops soup and dessert for me and my wife had salad salmon enjoyed dessert and local bottle of wine outstanding service if you are looking for great spot for supper this is a winner for sure they also have some outdoor seating but it was too wet for us to get outside
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Shannon VIP
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit and we had a wonderful meal. My husband said the duck was the best he ever had! The mussels, kale tart and shrimp and scallop dishes were also delicious. We devoured the fondue! We started with yummy spritzers and had a great reisling with dinner. We were well attended by the staff who were very friendly and prompt with service but we never felt rushed. We can't wait for our next visit!
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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 4.7 stars by 1224 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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

Website
http://www.bistromaison.com/
Phone number
(503) 474-1888
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

Bistro Maison

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Steak Tartare

Oysters

Soup

Hors d'Oeuvres / Appetizers

Jumbo Mejool Dates$16.00

Tartines$16.00

Dungeness & Red Crab Cocktail$22.00

Escargots en Croûte de Bourgogne$16.00

Soup$6.00

Soup a l'Oignon Gratinée$15.00

Păté / Rillettes / or Saucisson$14.00

Fresh Kusshi Oysters

Black Truffle Tapenade$22.00

Fromage et Charcuterie$22.00

House Cured Wild Chinook Salmon Gravlax$20.00

Salads "Great To Share"

Butterhead Lettuce From Even Pull Farms$18.00

Salade du Jour$17.00

Salade du Vigneron$17.00

Heirloom Beets From Even Pull, Orange & Fennel$18.00

Caprese Salad$19.00

Frisée aux Lardons$17.00

Salad Additions

Wild Chinook Salmon$15.00

3.5 oz Dungeness Fresh Crab$15.00

3 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$15.00

Entrée

Steak au Poivre$44.00

White Truffle Fondue "Great To Share"$30.00

Confit de Canard$40.00

Wild Chinook Salmon$34.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops$44.00

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$40.00

Moule Frites$30.00

Coq au Vin$32.00

Sandwich Classic$18.00

Homemade Ravioli Filled with Rainbow Swiss Chard, Fine Herbs, & Ricotta$26.00

Steak Tartare$32.00

Bavette a l'Echalotte Aka Steak Frites$32.00

Tartiflette$19.00

Cassoulet Maison$32.00

Thick Hazelnut Crusted Pork Chop$32.00

Maison Burger$19.00

Les Garnitures / Sides

Pommes Frites

Legumes du Jour / Spinach

Petite Salad

Desserts

Ice Cream Sundae

Creme Caramel & Creme Brulee Duo

Napoleon

Lemon & Blackberry Layered Torte

Triple Chocolate Black Out Brownies

Jean-Jacques' Warm Pecan Pie

Profiteroles au Chocolat

Strawberry Pavlova

Trio of Fruit

Vacherin

Carrot Cake, Creme Fraiche Frosting

Moelleux au Chocolat

Rum Cake

Lemon Bar & Citrus Sorbet

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bistro Maison offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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