My family ate here a few days ago, and I can't stop thinking how great and unique/authentic(?) this place is. You will really like it. I will rally my troops to make it a monthly treat for us.
Wonderful! We love the food, the vibe, and the wine! Classic french country style dishes. This is our go to "occasion" restaurant because it's reliable, affordable, and the experience is always wonderful!
Not good value, Wouldn't recommend the quality is on par with competitors. after spending $150. I had to go immediately to feed my 2 kids. Not just lost a client in fact I was scouting the restaurant for my friend birthday in 10 days to come. the chef did not even have a courage to apologize. What a disappointment.I did not finish my dish> I had to share with my kids. the y couldn't eat your cheap chicken, you were not able to cook even white chicken for kids and you charge $15. you should be ashamed for your quality. Please see attachment of lamb dish and compare with yours. You can believe your dish was, however I am a customer who decide whether I like what you cooked or not. I did not finish your dish again. My kids of 6 and 8 years old were hungry.
Very cozy and relaxed. The food was very delicious and left no room for want. I couldn't say anything but thank you. Very reasonably priced. Great example of food that prioritizes flavor over fanciness. Compliments to the chef and the team. If I were to ask for anything more, it would be riedel glasses for the wine.
This is a Woodstock neighborhood gem with a lot of locals dining there. There is familiarity between staff and local patrons which isn't the best for 'outsiders'.The restaurant has great potential to be one of the best in Portland. I have no doubt the chef is doing a superb job because the food tasted delicious and was presented well. I am not a food critic, and feel tastes are subjective so I will not review the food any further.Our disappointment was about the service and overall restaurant effort given the high prices for a non-downtown restaurant. Paper napkins for a $200 meal for two? Really?We chose to sit outside not knowing the layout of the outdoor space because it was a lovely warm day. We were definitely ignored throughout our wine pairing, 3-course meal until another table was seated outside towards the end of our meal. We waited about 20 minutes for our dessert to show up.We don't mind 'slow dining', in fact we prefer it, but there is a huge difference between being ignored and a deliberate slow dining experience.Nobody checked on us throughout our meal, and plate collection was very slow as well as forgotten paired wine with our entree. :(The obvious let down is the very busy and very loud street, but we weren't expecting apartment occupants above the restaurant to be so loud and obnoxious as well. Not sure how either of those conditions would be remedied other than sitting inside.I am not sure if we would go back given the expense and our first time mediocre experience.?
I still can't believe we are lucky enough to have such a sublime French restaurant as Bergerac Bistro, tucked away in the heart of Woodstock! This is my second visit, and it was just aa perfect as the first.What else can I say? The wine selection is a treat, the duck confit is heaven in your mouth, the escargot is the perfect balance of butter and herbs and earthiness.I always order the house pate, which is my favorite. But I've never had a bite that wasn't amazing, including the fish of the day, braised lamb, and the cassoulet.The addition of the amise bouche is delightful-it was scallops aioli on our most recent visit. And don't skip dessert!
Staff was informative , the food was one of the best meals available in Portland. An experience that should not be missed. My new favorite
These folks are trying very hard to deliver an exceptional experience. They have survived 2 years of lockdowns and capacity restrictions and are still exceeding expectations.It's not fast food or inexpensive but it is savory and well presented, I didn't go away hungry.Was there on a Monday night in January and my wife and I were their only customers for over an hour and the service and food was prepared and served with friendly efficiency.Eventually another couple came in who were also celebrating their anniversary and them and us were all the customers they had that night and yet I think we all received exemplary serviceThis business is doing something right.
What started out as an inexpensive neighborhood bistro now charges close to fine dining pricing. Bergerac is clearly a 5-star bistro, but when a full menu is currently $65 plus $35 for its wine paring, then it either has to return to lower pricing or be reviewed more critically. It still has the potential to be a 5-star as an upscale restaurant because of the chef's talent, but only if they address the following: 1) first and foremost, they must stop using paper napkins and cheap silverware & glassware. If a customer can now easily spend $100 per person, paper napkins are simply unacceptable. Their presentation must evolve with their pricing. At the very least they must switch to wine specific restaurant grade crystal such as the lowest Riedel line. They should get rid of their current heavy duty stemless generic all purpose glassware, even if they hold up better under commercial use. After reviewing their menu then noticing their paper napkins and inferior wine glasses, the impression I got was that they were going to get other details wrong as well, including those related to the actual food and wine. 2) Regarding the $35 pairing for approximately 10 oz total of non-luxury, improper temperature wine, I felt it was a poor value. That's why I opted for just a glass of their sauvignon blanc/semillon blend instead, but unfortunately it had a foxy fruit forward taste, and was served to me at a full chill like a sparkling wine. Acceptable for a bistro, but not for $12 for what looked like a heavy tasting pour. Proper temperature is important with wine, so I think they need to consult with a certified sommelier. They need to invest in a multi-temperature wine fridge for reds and whites, and use their regular fridge for sparkling. I don't know for sure, but I am guessing they presently keep reds at room temperature (not cellar temperature-- which must never exceed 65 F), and whites and sparkling together in a regular fridge. 3) I was given sliced bread instead of a piece of crusty baguette with my escargot, which is a head scratcher to me. And where were the snail shells as advertised prominently on their website? I know shells add to the cost, but customers pay for presentation. My escargot meat was just lazily piled on a snail plate, disregarding the indentations designed to keep shells upright. Luckily, they used actual small French helix, not a cheaper larger Asian species. 4) My crème brûlée was dry, as if they did not add enough water to sustain a bain-marie. Also, my swordfish tasted previously frozen, and it was overcooked; I think they needed a hotter searing flame over a shorter cooking cycle for my portion. 5) Finally, they should install a mirror or painting behind the bar since half the room looked spartan even with all the Christmas decorations. Overall, I thought the food was well seasoned and tasted good, but I was turned off by the establishment's general lack of ambience, paper napkins, and pricey ordinary wine served in bulky generic non-crystal stemlessware. I'm not overly critical unless I am in a bistro that is charging near fine dining pricing, so to summarize, I don't think I got my money's worth at Bergerac. I'd rather pay $125 per person at St. Jack even if its chef isn't French, since there I always feel I get value. I gave Bergerac 3 stars mainly since the staff is friendly and professional. All I've written above are just my opinion, of course.
Fantastic little French Bistro for a date night! Food was great, my wife is an escargot fan! Wait staff was engaging, friendly, and courteous!