Bistro Maison, in historical downtown McMinnville, is The classic French bistro in the heart of Oregon's "Pinot Noir" wine country, Willamette Valley.
Chef Jean-Jacques and his wife Deborah have a combined 50 years in the food and wine industry in Paris, Rome, and New York City. They are delighted to be in Oregon's Yamhill County and minutes away from some of the best wines and produce in the world. They welcome you to their home and their kitchen.
Consistently ranked as one of McMinnville's top restaurants. Come and see why all our guests are raving about Bistro Maison.
We sat down outside at 5pm and were served water immediately. Then no one came until 5:30. That was weird. I had to go look for someone to wait on... read more us. The waitress was in a deep conversation, probably work related, with the owner just inside the door. She saw me peek around and then asked if something was wrong. Weird thing to say since we'd been sitting there for 30 minutes. They weren't busy yet. So this all set the vibe with the waitress. The appetizer was delicious, the wine was great, the salads were okay. The entrees were average but the french fries were awful. Do not order the french fries. Soggy soggy soggy. 4 of us had drinks (1 each) entrees, salads and 2 desserts and with tip, the bill came to $290. Wouldn't go back but was a fun experience.
juliecE3437TP May 2, 2021
The most recent visit was the best ever. The reception was warm and welcoming. The appetizers were superb. We tried the escargot, the oysters on the half shell. And ,had... read more the duck which was wonderfully braised and yet the skin was tasty and crusty. The...More
JuanDiego1949 November 18, 2018
We ate at Bistro Maison last night and let me say that Jean-Jacques and Deborah have created a fantastic restaurant. The team at Bistro Maison (Nick, Jane, Carise, Alisha, and... read more Amy) work really well together to make sure that your dining experience is top notch. The food is absolutely amazing and the recommended wine complimented the our dinner perfectly. We look forward to dining here again on our next trip to Oregon.
jenny0818 June 17, 2021
Definitely, make reservations. We were there on a Thursday night in August and the restaurant appeared full. It is located in an old house near the east end of the... read more old downtown. Plenty of street parking though the main street in Mc Minnville is partially closed to traffic; but it was walking distance from our B & B.
We were seated immediately, told the specials and given the wine list. Indoor table near the doors to the outside patio which was not in use the night we were there. Good variety of menu items which should offer something for all tastes. Wine list was good as well.
Service was excellent. Before ordering dessert we were asked if we were there for a special occasion; I originally said no as we really were not. The server suggested we might make it a special occasion so we said we were celebrating a belated wedding anniversary' which was actually true since we had not gone out on our actual anniversary due to covid precautions.. Dessert arrived with a sparkler and greetings of happy anniversary from neighboring tables and staff. A very nice touch!
The food was superb and the presenation even more impressive.
WillieMacfan September 2, 2021
Truly enjoyed Bistro Maison -- from the truffle tapenade to the butterhead lettuce salad and the fresh Chinook salmon. Delicious, creative, loved it. The service, though, was a bit uneven... read more and scattered for a high end restaurant -- not necessarily slow (and we were not...in a hurry) but far from spot on, More