France’s national holiday, Bastille Day was a turning point in the nation’s revolution. On July 14, 1789, a mob stormed the fortress that represented the worst of the old monarchy, and the anniversary has been marked ever since.
In modern times, it’s a day of celebration in France, as well as for Francophiles everywhere.
In the spirit of liberté, égalité, et fraternité, Hoodline compiled this list of Portland’s freshest restaurants, crêperies and wine bars, using data from Yelp and our own methodology.
Portland boasts its share of French restaurants, ideal for a Bastille Day meal.
1. Little Bird Bistro
Topping the list is Little Bird Bistro. Located at 215 S.W. Sixth Ave. in Downtown, the French spot is the most popular French restaurant in Portland, boasting four stars out of 1,214 reviews on Yelp.
2. Verdigris
Next up is Sabin's Verdigris, situated at 1315 N.E. Fremont St. With 4.5 stars out of 240 reviews on Yelp, the French spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Bistro Agnes
Downtown's Bistro Agnes, located at 527 S.W. 12th Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the French spot 4.5 stars out of 170 reviews.
If you're looking to grab a glass (or bottle) of wine before, during, or after your Bastille Day festivities, consider checking out one of these popular spots.
1. Paley's Place
Topping the list is Paley's Place. Located at 1204 N.W. 21st Ave. in Northwest, the wine bar and French spot is the highest0rated wine bar in Portland, boasting four stars out of 513 reviews on Yelp.
2. C'est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins
Next up is Kerns's C'est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins, situated at 22 N.E. Seventh Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 117 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar and French spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Muse Winebar
Northwest's Muse Winebar, located at 2264 N.W. Raleigh St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar 4.5 stars out of 66 reviews.
Whether you order them sweet or savory, crêpes are a classic way to pay tribute to French cuisine. Hoodline combed through Portland's top crêperies, and here's where everyone is heading.
1. Chez Machin
Check out Sunnyside's Chez Machin, situated at 3553 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. With four stars out of 383 reviews on Yelp, the creperie and breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.
2. Le Happy
Northwest's Le Happy, located at 1011 N.W. 16th Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the creperie, bar and French spot four stars out of 374 reviews.
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