Bistro Maison
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Customer Reviews (36 reviews)
by Ecurb at Citysearch
on Citysearch Dec 27, 2010My wife and I have travelled the globe. I have never experienced a better chef! If you like French food you will not find a rival. We all know that the French style is all about the sauces. Jean-jacques makes everything... (more)
by szsand at Citysearch
on Citysearch Dec 23, 2010Deborah and Jean-Jacques are an incredible pair and blessing to the area. Jean-Jacques foods are artfully prepared and presented. Deborah's wine pairing are extraordinary! Their carefully trained staff, makes... (more)
by Renee and Tim at Citysearch
on Citysearch Aug 25, 2010Thank you Deborah and Jean-Jacques so much for such a wonderful rehearsal dinner! The food was incredible. We knew that it was going to be great, but it exceeded our expectations. We are still hearing from guests (we... (more)
by eacandrmc at Citysearch
on Citysearch Jul 01, 2010Bistro Maison is a favorite of ours. Each time we go it is memorable. I have never felt the urge to write a review of a restaurant before , but felt compelled to as each visit here is so consistently outstanding. The... (more)
by PortlandPeter at Citysearch
on Citysearch Feb 17, 2010If you can find a place that manages to offer gourmet French cuisine without being pretentious, in a unique, warm 'Bistro' atmosphere that has been very welcoming to adults and children alike (even when they were... (more)
by brian_b at Citysearch
on Citysearch Oct 23, 2009Before the restaurant opens each day, I imagine Deb goes through the restaurant making sure each detail is as it should be. Not for the sake of pretense, but for the experience of the customer. She then spends the... (more)
by Putin at Citysearch
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2009I just love the food at this place. And there is always a glass of excellent wine to go along with it. Good enough to host the next G8 meeting. (more)
by genelyncorb at Citysearch
on Citysearch Oct 17, 2009We have been dining at the Bistro Maison for about six years now, and we have never been disappointed. We have been through most of the menu, from the mussels to the hanger steaks, the coq au vin, the salmon--everything... (more)
exumbris
on Citysearch Jul 09, 2009This jewel knows food & drink is but signifier of things far deeper & sublime. It embodies excellence. Much care is given to insure deeper things shine through. Joy, contentment, passion, simplicity_the lifeblood... (more)
goodeatsforyou
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2009This is an email I sent to the owners of Bistro Maison after dining in their establishment. If you haven't been and love great food, service and ambience then you must try this restaurant. Impeccable does not begin to... (more)
chuck_in_salem
on Citysearch May 23, 2009My wife and I were in McMinnville for a Memorial Day outing. We noticed Bistro Maison among several interesting looking eateries on the town's charming 3rd ST. The door was wide open and the open sign was lit. We waited... (more)
KC110147
on Citysearch May 10, 2009My husband and I had dinner at this absolutely amazing restaurant. I am still in awe of my dish: the sturgeon with mushroom sauce. Amazing!!! (I know, I am overdoing that word).... Everything about this restaurant... (more)
Wineoceros
on Citysearch Oct 05, 2008Bistro Maison offers amazingly fresh bistro fare w/ a superb and moderately priced wine list that compliments the authentic French cuisine. Deborah is a thoughtful hostess and her chef/husband Jean-Jacques is a... (more)
Martiniss
on Citysearch Sep 22, 2008As resident of McMinnville, I am grateful for the excellent restaurants we have in our historic downtown area on 3rd Street. However, even in the mix of these wonderful places, Bistro Maison stands out from the rest.... (more)
portlandhereIcome
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2008My boyfriend and I have been here twice and though the food is usually good, we always end up feeling uncomfortable. Even if we just want to order two entrees to keep costs down we are always pressured by the owner and... (more)
scc4u
on Citysearch May 15, 2008We love this restaurant: the owners are friendly, the food is delicious, the ambiance cozy. We enjoyed this years Mother's Day fixed menu that had so many delicious options that it didn't seem "fixed" at all. The use... (more)
hulda
on Citysearch Sep 13, 2007On a repeat visit to McMinnville and surrounding wine country, we decided to check out Bistro Maison, based on reviews we'd read on this site. On a mid-week night in September we arrived for our early evening dinner... (more)
dennis_anderson
on Citysearch May 05, 2007A few minutes and a few bites into our first dining experience at Bistro Maison, my wife said, "I didn't renew my passport and I don't have jetl ag, but we're in Paris." The main reason for the authentic French dining... (more)
njab
on Citysearch Mar 25, 2007How fun it was to find an authentic French Bistro right here in the Valley! The chefs use of sauces combined with a killer white truffle fondue were a perfect celebration of French meets Oregon. Deborah was gracious... (more)
youngberg
on Citysearch Mar 24, 2007What a wonderful experience. We live in Portland but traveled for our date night to this amazing little bistro on a recommendation of friends. We were not disappointed. The service was wonderful and the food was... (more)