Die besten Bistros in Südost-Portland

Incredible menu items and specials. Comfortable ambience and great service. Every time we go, it is a great experience. 

Blake was a phenomenal waiter and the oysters were perfect, the crab beignets were to die for, deviled eggs were so light and full of flavor. The burger was something dreams are made of. And the dessert with the goat milk ice cream and cherries? Stop it. Amazing!

There are some places that just feel special the second you walk in, and for me, that’s Noira. A women owned wine bar that somehow manages to feel both effortlessly cool and deeply welcoming at the same time. It’s the kind of place you genuinely feel good supporting. I’ve spent so many lovely nights there. Jazz nights, craft nights, intimate dinners, even hosting a big party. This last time was an important business meeting. Every single experience has felt warm, thoughtful, and memorable. There’s a kind of magic to the space that’s hard to explain unless you’ve been there yourself. And somehow, out of the tiniest little kitchen, they put out truly amazing food every time. Pair that with an incredible wine selection and the sweetest atmosphere, and it becomes one of those places you keep coming back to over and over again. Noira is such a gem, and I’m so grateful it exists.

Skirt steak was amazing. Meat is always cooked to the correct fineness here. We usually get the carbonara and that’s awesome too… as are the carrots, humus, short rib, risotto, etc. wine is always well priced — a great value and good selection