Fenouil - French Restaurant, Portland

- 92% 

However, if anyone was to ask me about a good french restaurant, i would most likely recommend Fenouil, but I ' d be quick to point out that, if you want to eat alot, and feel comfortable, and not really stuffy, you might want to make another choice. more»

So far, Fenouil has been consistenty wonderful and has become my new favorite restaurant in Portland. ; in fact I ' m writing this review because I came to look up its phone number for another reservation. more»

Service was acceptable , but this is the problem I had with this restaurant in general ; There was a noticeable tension in the room coming from a lot of the staff. more»

The service was prompt and friendly , our waiter was very helpful in choosing our wine , and we never felt ignored or rushed. more»

The entire atmosphere was exceptional and I can guarantee that we will be returning on a regular basis. more»

Great atmosphere in this place , and a very attentive wait staff. more»

Fenouil is the most elegant French restaurant Portland has had in some while." -Willamette Week ....................................... "A sleek, soaring space, Fenouil makes the most of its location overlooking Jamison Park..." -The New York Times ........... Fenouil, owned and operated by Chef Pascal Chureau with partners Chris and Tyanne Dussin opened in Portland's Pearl District in October 2005. Chef Pascal Chureau describes Fenouil as "The type of Brasserie where I cut my teeth in the kitchens of France. It is the restaurant I dreamed of opening ever since crossing the Atlantic." Located at 900 NW 11th Avenue, Fenouil, which takes its name from the French word for fennel, pays tribute to chef Chureau's French roots while honoring the seasons best local ingredients. Pascal Chureau celebrates French culinary classics with contemporary interpretations, seared sea scallops with smoked bacon and leek fondue; steak frites; and fried frog legs with bagna Cauda.