"Practice your French" at this "authentic" midpriced Gallic bistro turning out "just the classics, executed with love" in a "cramped", "noisy", "bare-bones" Pearl District storefront; a few carb critics claim it "could use better bread", but the majority is more focused on the "pleasant service" overseen by a chef-owner who is a "character" and enhances the "little-trip-to-Paris" atmosphere.
A traditional French bistro on the edge of the Pearl District.:
Le Bouchon Restaurant Review: A trip to Le Bouchon feels like a mini European vacation. The menu at this neighborhood bistro is traditionally French, French music wafts through the room, and for beverages, you’ll find a wide selection of French beer, wine and apéritifs. Tables nestle close together, but this results in a pleasant, convivial buzz. Don't come here for experimentation, come...
A warm, jovial waitstaff makes Francophiles feel right at home at this bistro in the Pearl District, which serves classic examples of the cuisine for lunch and dinner. Duck confit, truffle chicken, bouillabaisse, and escargots are all cooked with aplomb by chef Claude Musquin. And for dessert, chocolate mousse is a must-try.
The experience of dining at this friendly neighborhood bistro on the edge of Portland's Pearl District can feel like a mini-vacation: the menu is traditionally French, French music wafts through the room, and to drink, you'll find a wide…