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.

  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

  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.

  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.

  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