Bistro 23

"It was a take out. Brought the dinner home for our Valentine's celebration. It was my first time with Bistro 23. I trusted the reviews about their food, specifically their pork chops. And nope, it did not disappoint! I love the pork chops and their truffle garlic mashed potatoes. My husband loved it too. The pork chops are well done and very tender. And they are so tasty! Will definitely come back for sure. Maybe, we will dine in instead of takeout."

"Nestled in the commercial heart of Airport way is a little unassuming gem, Bistro 23. The food is always on point. I have never had one bad meal from the menu. This visit was the beat salad (add chicken) and a cup of their tomato basil bisque."

"The food was really good. I expected a slightly different restaurant by it was a little bit more downtown Portland where you order before you sit but they do bring you your food so you’re not just standing there. The food was absolutely amazing. In all honesty I would’ve loved more from the chef and More of the restaurant vibes. the Bolognese pasta dish potato appetizer, along with the brussels sprouts and a small sausage pizza that paired with two drinks was about $60 not bad for two appetizers to entrées and two drinks.."

"The grilled pork chop was delicious and tender. The side of grilled broccolini was also delicious. The Pig in the Woods pizza was very tasty. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Service was prompt and professional."

"Bistro 23 is an excellent restaurant nestled in an industrial area not far from the Portland Airport. There is ample parking and seating, though we visited in the late afternoon on a Saturday so it may be different during peak hours. For those unfamiliar with this kind of establishment you order at the counter upfront when you are ready and then are seated at a numbered table. They do not offer reservations and seat based on a first come first serve basis. I got the brick chicken which was fantastically done, the crushed garlic potatoes that came with it were unique and left me wanting more. For drinks they have an extensive list of local wine and beer, and a few cocktails. I tried the Secret Handshake which was a bit orangey for me and not very strong. My girlfriend got the College Radio which was better but was also not a very strong drink. Overall the food, service, and atmosphere where excellent, though the cocktails were a tad underwhelming. We would come back again to try more of their food!"