C'est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins

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   Jim

   Portland2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An assortment of high quality French dishes! Bob bons were excellent. Foie Gras was well done. Desserts were great. Wine was very good. Duck was dry and overcooked. I will go again, simply avoiding the duck.
   

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   Sergio

   Denver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   C'est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins in Portland, Oregon, offers an exceptional French dining experience that transports guests straight to Paris. The cozy, intimate atmosphere is perfect for romantic dinners or gatherings with friends. We would like to praise the owner for the warm hospitality and culinary expertise, creating a welcoming environment that makes diners feel at home. The menu features thoughtfully prepared modern French bistro cuisine, utilizing local, seasonal ingredients. Guests consistently commend the outstanding food and impressive wine list. C'est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins is a must-visit destination for those seeking authentic French cuisine in Portland.
   

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   Rex VIP

   Portland51 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dinnerwas absolutely extrodinary! The owner, I think his name was John, gave us fantastic dinner recommendations and then made wine pairing suggestions that were very tasty. The food was just as wonderful. It was all prepared beautifully and very tasty. Made for a very romantic evening out, thank you!
   

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   Ryan

   Portland1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Very warm and cozy atmosphere, with friendly staff. We selected the seven course tasting menu for our meal which the presentation and plating was beautiful, but beyond that the tastes were quite bland (outside of the scallops which were the best I’ve had). There was also quite a long wait between courses. We were told that any reservations around the 7:00pm hour usually experienced slow service due to volume (explained half way through our dining experience). Overall, staff and management were very nice and attentive, and the atmosphere is cute, cozy, and romantic, however the food itself, and the wait were not worth the price. Perhaps we were there on an off night, but our experience did not live up to expectations.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant never disappoints. The food was great and the ambience was delightful. Very much like a small French Cafe. The owner is delightful and very ever knowledgeable. Treat yourself and give them a try. I do not live in Portland but it has been a real treat introducing this place to friends who do. P. S. Every time I have been there, we have ended up talking to people at adjacent tables. There is something about that atmosphere that encourages camaraderie.
   

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   David VIP

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   C'est si Bon is a delightful small bistro with attentive, personalized service. Trust the wine recommendations. And, after several visits, I can say the cuisine keeps getting better and better. Order the Savoyard cheese puffs!
   

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   Stefano

   Portland3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time customer. Truly impressed by food, exceptional quality and superior value - menu is broad enough to not feel limiting at all. Service including by owner was terrific, right pace, great advice on wine choice. In a nutshell, we will be back , it feels like we discovered a gem.
   

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   michelle

   Portland8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service! Join really cares about quality of everything - and takes great care of his customers!
   

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   Kathy VIP

   Hawaii50 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is a teeny tiny restaurant (9 tables, 20 diners) that is wedged into a semi industrial district next to a tattoo parlor. Incredible how the chef can create so many masterpieces in a kitchen the size of a broom closet. John is the owner, and he seems to function as a one man Maistre d", server, busboy, sommelier, and probably janitor after the restaurant closes. Another amazing sleight of hand(s). There is a (very pricey) tasting menu available for $152 (before wine), that appears to have about 12 courses. The regular menu changes frequently. Basically, follow John's suggestions for everything. It's all fabulous. Downsides are that the tables are only inches apart, so don't come here for quiet, private conversations. Parking is a bit of a pain, but not a real obstacle to a great destination meal. Vive la France!!
   

   C'est Si Bon! Bistro+VinsResponded on January 16, 2025

   Hi Kathy! Merci for your kind words and taking the time to review our bistro! I wanted to clarify a few things for diners who are interested in dining with us that might get the wrong idea about our space. Our neighbor is not a tattoo parlor, they're a yoga studio, perhaps the neon sign gave you that impression? Our tasting menu is 152.00 for 10 courses, however, that is for 2 guests. Given that we change out 20-30 plates per couple and my wine pairing is 39.00 which is for 8 paired wines, we think that it is fairly priced. Parking is free, directly across the street and never full. It is true that for 12 years I've found creative ways to do much with 600 sq.ft. We are usually fully staffed although holidays are challenging, merci bien for your review and we hope to see you again soon!
   

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    Zinnia

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My husband and I went to this restaurant and it was great we did the tasting menu and the chef and team was super kind I have a shellfish allergy and they did a great job accommodating us. We also had a really great experience with the pairings of wine and the food. Will definitely come here again my husband loved it.
    

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