Grüner Restaurant

4.6 · 252 reviews
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dale bengtson
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2020-09-26 17:32

My wife and I ate dinner at Bistro Agnes on their ...

My wife and I ate dinner at Bistro Agnes on their first Friday night. We're really happy that there's a real French restaurant nearby. The food, wine and service all exceeded our expectations. Great French food without being fluffy.

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Max MacEachern
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2020-09-21 15:08

My wife and I had such a wonderful experience here...

My wife and I had such a wonderful experience here. The food was excellent, but most importantly, the service was top tier. We sat at the bar and the bartender gave us a wonderful overview of absinthe during our tasting. Would easily go again and recommend it to anyone.

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Crystal Gupta
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2020-09-19 23:28

I am very torn between 4 and 5 stars. Overall, the...

I am very torn between 4 and 5 stars. Overall, the restaurant is cute, with lots of natural light. They have a wonderful absinthe selection and the service staff is very friendly and helpful. The ribeye was excellent, but the short rib dish was a bit charred/burnt. They were very gracious and took t...

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Ian Friedman
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2020-09-11 12:01

Very warm and inviting atmosphere at this downtown...

Very warm and inviting atmosphere at this downtown bistro. The cuisine represents everything good about French food while avoiding the negative cliches of abundant fats and cheeses. The cassoulet was fantastic, likewise for coq au Vin, frisee salad, and many other classic dishes. Cocktails and wine ...

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Dan McGaff
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2020-09-03 20:57

Consistently great where everything on the plate i...

Consistently great where everything on the plate is delicious. Been through a lot of the menu and from lighter items like the Salad Nicoise to the heavier french classics and you can't go wrong. The absinthe menu is also worth a try for the more adventurous. Cozy upscale french bistro setting.

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Emee Pumarega
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2020-09-03 07:53

Not sure why google says this is a tapas place... ...

Not sure why google says this is a tapas place... it is a straight-up solid French bistro. I had a beautiful meal (moules frites) and great wines. Everything we had was very classic without being boring or overwrought. Service was attentive and well-paced. Will definitely be back.

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Ann Clarke
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2020-08-27 13:52

Food may be great but their manners are not. As i...

Food may be great but their manners are not. As instructed, I left a voicemail request for a 6:30 reservation. When I called later to verify the reservation, it had been misplaced. No room at 6:30. No apology for their mistake. Manager said "he would be willing" to give us a table at 8:45. Hard...

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Philip Gissen
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2020-08-27 04:48

I hesitated making a reservation at Bistro Agnes. ...

I hesitated making a reservation at Bistro Agnes. We were in Paris two weeks ago, and going to a French joint in Portland just seemed unfair. But, I threw caution out the friggen window, and the three of us sat down in the crowded bistro space on a Thursday night. The menu was French, but with an...

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Richard Huggins
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2020-08-26 18:53

The food is amazing! The wine list is fantastic as...

The food is amazing! The wine list is fantastic as well. It's clearly one of the best restaurants in PDX.
However, you might feel a little out of place if you're under 50 and not working in the kitchen. I was worried I'd need to find an AED machine at some point.
Also, for the service staff* if yo...

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Alyssa Ostrander
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2020-08-18 15:33

This place is amazing and we will definitely be ba...

This place is amazing and we will definitely be back! We had a perfect lunch here that was surprisingly less than we anticipated and every item we chose was perfectly prepared. The onion soup was extraordinary! And the Croque Monsieur was superb but too much for us to finish! We really enjoyed the p...

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Matt Danley
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2020-08-16 16:49

Saw a cute couple of tables outside. Arrived at 7p...

Saw a cute couple of tables outside. Arrived at 7pm on a Friday, 10 open tables inside, 2 open tables inside, and a waitress that told me it would be a 20 minute wait. I literally watched the hostess book one of the empty tables outside ("that had a reservation on it") and made us wait that time.

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Michael Katz
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2020-07-27 23:45

A fantastic French restaurant inside the city. Sta...

A fantastic French restaurant inside the city. Staff was friendly and the food was fantastic. We shared the escargot as an appetizer and I'd highly recommend it as it's a bit different than others I've had with the inclusion of cheese. Yum!

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Lisa Coker
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2020-07-24 17:38

Husband and I came from out of state for the Duck ...

Husband and I came from out of state for the Duck game. We were looking for a place walking distance from our hotel and I found this spot and made a reservation a few days prior to arrival. We ordered the tasting menu with the wine pairings and were surprised to learn it was 7 courses with 4 wines f...

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Cathy Lewis
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2020-07-24 14:19

Our visit was everything I hope for and then more!...

Our visit was everything I hope for and then more!!! We were greeted immediately upon walking in. Then seeing my mother with a walker and me with a service dog...it didn't phase them one bit. They were very kind, helpful and accommodating. The experience reminded me of a family gathering were everyo...

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spencer walden
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2020-07-21 03:50

Food: 10/10

Food: 10/10
Drinks: 10/10 (esp. if you're into absinthe)
Atmosphere: 9/10
Wait staff: 10/10
Noise: 9/10
Would recommend, would love to go back

Honestly, ended up here because the place my GF wanted to go to (tasty and Alder) had a 2 hour wait. So we went across the street and got seating at ...

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Robert Wolfe
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2020-07-18 13:24

This French-centric bistro is hitting on all cylin...

This French-centric bistro is hitting on all cylinders with terrific versions of classic French dishes and a focused but well-chosen wine list. The service is attentive, the atmosphere is intimate and the food is delicious. You won't be disappointed.

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NICK NEWMAN
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2020-07-15 06:33

Not a bad burger, but.........$22? I was taken the...

Not a bad burger, but.........$22? I was taken there so I was unaware when I asked my associate to grab me a burger (thinking "well, don't want to put them out, so I'll go the burger route. Couldn't be more than $13."). I mean seriously, it seems like money and chic can make some people unreasonably...

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Jamar Pearson
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2020-07-14 10:50

Perhaps the best restaurant in Portland. The food ...

Perhaps the best restaurant in Portland. The food was unique and delicious. The service was exceptional. They have a full bar with wonderful cocktails and a good wine selection. My husband enjoyed absinthe, and my Manhattan was excellent.

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Nick Durham
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2020-07-10 23:29

Had a great dinner of sole and mussels. Cassoulet ...

Had a great dinner of sole and mussels. Cassoulet and desserts were also great. Service was good and to the point. Wine was great. Mixed drinks were weakest part of the menu. I didn t feel carribean drinks suited the menu and there were 3.

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Nathaniel Israel
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2020-07-08 19:35

Exceptional food and service. Chef's tasting menu ...

Exceptional food and service. Chef's tasting menu is the best way to experience the widest range of flavors and textures on the menu. Sad to see the place go; hoping that it's reincarnation (with a french-focused menu) is equally as bold and interesting.

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Shawn Kim
Reviews 1
2020-07-06 17:54

Probably going to be one of our favorite spots for...

Probably going to be one of our favorite spots for fancy dinners such as anniversaries. Great service, great venue, intimate and quiet. Great wine selection and food is amazing. If you want to do this place right, be ready to spend about 100 per person.

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Martin A.P.
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2020-07-05 16:33

Fantastic! Coming down from Seattle to try this pl...

Fantastic! Coming down from Seattle to try this place. I brought my own wine and they were very gracious about it. We had excellent, knowledgeable service from our host. I love when you can ask a server about a dish or ingredient and not only can they tell you what it is but they ll talk you throug...

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D Tang
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2020-07-03 11:54

Came for brunch. Enjoyed the salmon carpaccio, gre...

Came for brunch. Enjoyed the salmon carpaccio, great smokey flavor without being overpowering like some smoked salmon dishes. Hamburger definitely the knife and fork type. A bit hard to eat, having to reconstruct mini hamburger bites on your fork. The patty was flavorful and the onions were perfect....

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Alex Ordonez
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2020-07-01 00:48

I came for the Impossible Burger. I really wanted ...

I came for the Impossible Burger. I really wanted to like this place. I had the Impossible Burger in New York, and it was amazing. Unfortunately, SuperBite could not make the burger vegan with hamburger buns, so I was offered fry bread. "Alright, I'll try it."

Well, I get the burger and there is ...

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Joy Weaver
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2020-06-25 01:27

Enjoyed a great brunch for a great cause. The owne...

Enjoyed a great brunch for a great cause. The owners treated us to an assortment of classic French treats and worked hard to accommodate my dairy allergy. My husband LOVED his food and can't wait to return to Portland someday to enjoy Cafe Agnes again. Be sure to make a reservation and communicate a...

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Ruby Bennett
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2020-06-23 19:05

Delicious lunch! We shared the roasted beet salad ...

Delicious lunch! We shared the roasted beet salad and the Croque Monsieur. Each dish was distinctive and flavorful. We both finished the meal satisfied that we were full and content in quality and quantity. Especially delicious was the quality of ham and cheese in the sandwich and the sauce that was...

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