Canard

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A French-Minded Spot on East Burnside

Canard sits at 734 East Burnside in Portland, Oregon, a dinner-nightly destination rooted in French cooking and a serious approach to wine. It shares its DNA with Le Pigeon, one of Portland's most respected kitchens, and that lineage shows in both the food and the cellar — the Burnside location earned a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2024, recognition that speaks to the depth and curation of its bottle list.

The Offer, From Happy Hour to Late Night

The format is unpretentious and generous. Monday through Thursday, happy hour runs from 4 to 5 pm, with $2 oysters and $4 Steam Burgers setting the tone. A late-night happy hour follows from 9 to 10 pm, making Canard one of the more reliably lively spots on the strip after dark. The Burnside location focuses on wine, cocktails, and dinner — no brunch here, just a tight, nightly program that keeps the kitchen focused.

Wine as a Centerpiece

The French influence at Canard extends well beyond the plate. The restaurant operates its own wine shop, Flor Wines, a sibling venture that reflects how seriously the team takes the grape. The Wine Spectator award confirms what regulars already know: the bottle list is not an afterthought. Whether you're working through the dinner menu or lingering over a glass at the bar, the wine program is built to reward curiosity.

Part of Something Larger

Canard on Burnside is one of three locations — the others are in Beaverton and Oregon City — but the original East Burnside address carries a particular energy: open nightly, walk-ins welcome alongside reservations, and a room that suits both a quick solo dinner and a longer evening with friends. For French cuisine done with confidence and without ceremony, it remains one of Portland's more satisfying addresses.