Little Bird Restaurant Review
219 SW Sixth Ave. (SW Oak St.) 
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Portland, OR 97204
503-688-5952 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Little Bird Restaurant is one of our 2012
Hot 10 Portland Restaurants | Top 10 Portland Romantic Restaurants
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Cuisine
Open
Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Romantic setting
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Open late
- Casual
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 Opening a second restaurant can be a dicey proposition for any chef, especially one as young as Gabriel Rucker. But the chef-owner of Le Pigeon hasn’t faltered with his urban French bistro. Located on a quiet downtown street, the narrow storefront buzzes and hums with life. Polished dark wood booths and tables sparkle with reflected light bouncing off white napery and the pressed metal ceiling. The menu offers classics: steak tartare, mussels in a rich saffron broth, sweetbreads with roasted mushrooms. Preparations aren’t fussy, just well executed. A nutty almond purée livens up a simple grilled trout, while a melting duck confit contrasts winningly with a garlic-scallion pistou. You can order a lavish, multi-course meal here (the selection of fresh vegetable sides always appeals) or just enjoy a juicy burger; try one while cozied up to the long bar with one of Little Bird’s signature cocktails, concocted using French liquors. There’s also a sizable wine list, emphasizing---no surprise---French producers. Late-night revelers may frequent Little Bird for an after-hours (post 10 p.m.) meal, with many dishes offered until midnight. For dessert, indulge with an ice cream and sorbet sampler, or stay traditional with apple tarte Tatin.
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