Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pépé le Moko, Bottle + Kitchen and Mother's Bistro's Bakery, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best french restaurants in Downtown Portland. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated french dining.
Downtown Portland's Premier French Destinations
Experience the refined flavors of Europe right in the heart of downtown Portland, where elegant French bistros and classic American steakhouses create a premier dining destination. This collection showcases a diverse range of experiences, from the artisanal pastries of St. Honoré Boulangerie and the charming atmosphere of Bijou Café to the robust menus at Wilfs Restaurant and Jake's Grill. Whether you are seeking a romantic evening with authentic French cuisine or a casual brunch at Mother's Bistro's Bakery, these standout establishments offer the very best of the city's culinary scene.
13 restaurants in Best French Restaurants in Downtown Portland | Top Rated French Food
- Pépé le Moko · rated 5/5: French.
- Bottle + Kitchen · rated 4/5: American.
- Mother's Bistro's Bakery · rated 4/5: American.
- St. Honoré Boulangerie · rated 3/5: French.
- Wilfs Restaurant: Steakhouse.
- ArtBar & Bistro: American.
- Jake's Grill: American.
- Urban Crêperie: French.
- Bijou Café: French.
- Taylor Street Tavern: American.
- Vaux: American.
- Stumptown Coffee Roasters: American.
- The Melting Pot: French.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
