Nathan Berres
Google
COQ AU VIN, owned by local family and operated by Rose in the front & George in the kitchen is the most unique dining experience I have had.
Not only did it blow away all expectations I had coming in, but it gave me a new perspective into how personal a plate of food can be, how developed a plate can taste when paired well with a bottle of wine, and how delicious a plate can be when the upmost importance is put into the core of a dish - the ingredients.
Every, single, dish was dripping in flavour and enticing you to take another bite the moment the first one is within your mouth. Each dish we tried was very refined and felt concentrated on a few elements, letting the most powerful ingredients take center stage which I loved.
The wine pairing cannot be skipped, it was such a fun experience getting to try multiple different wines with the different dishes, it was unlike anything I have experienced before! I loved that the bottle is left at the table so if you get one you love, you can continue to enjoy it (and buy a bottle after dinner is concluded).
COQ AU VIN is the exemplary example of what makes Portland food special; it's unique, it's personal, it's delicious, it's sourced from local ingredients, and it's beautifully crafted. COQ AU VIN is the best dining experience I've had and I hope you are able to try this place. It is very expensive so I think it's a great place to go for a special event. I could write so much praise for every single dish we had but that would make this review even longer than it already is. Just do yourself a favor and go experience COQ AU VIN in beautiful NW Portland ❤️