This intimate spot from the Le Pigeon team reminds us of a Parisian wine bar because of the incredible small plates and eclectic wines by the glass. Except nobody who’s hanging out and having dinner at 10pm in the 11th arrondissement would be eating the kind of food you’ll find here. We’re talking about classics like oeufs en mayonnaise, sure, but also their now-iconic mini steam burgers, Portland’s answer to White Castle.

Canard, which means "duck" in French and sticks to Rucker’s bird-as-restaurant-names theme, is Rucker’s more casual concept that serves food for 16 hours a day. “If you’re awake and want to eat, we are probably open,” says Rucker. Service is laid back and the menu feels like it has been pulled out of the brain of a stoner who aced culinary school.

Portlanders have Verdigris, included in our Top 40 Restaurant list, Bergerac, Petit Provence, and Chez Marin for french food brunch options, but we are loving the very hot Canard on Burnside, which is not only open for weekend brunch, but also during the week every day for breakfast (and many of those same brunch menu items). Canard sits next door to its sister restaurant Le Pigeon (also on our top 40 list and our best burger list) from the same owner and chef, two-time James Beard award winner Gabriel Rucker (Best Chef Northwest 2013 and Rising Star Chef of the Year 2011) and not only hit our best 40 Portland restaurants, but is one of our best Portland brunch spots for sophisticated yet playful French morning fare. Definitely try the perfect omelet with goat cheese and fine herbs, the Oeufs en Mayonnaise with trout roe, bacon, roasted garlic, and smoky maple or, if you’re feeling wild, go for the Duck Stack with pancakes, duck gravy, tabasco onions, a duck egg and do add seared foie gras.

Portland's new wine bars and wine-focused restaurants are rewriting the rules, throwing out the cheese plate in favor of dry-fried chicken wings with truffled honey and ranch at Gabriel Rucker's Canard, build-your-own pasta al pomodoro at Cathy Whims' Enoteca Nostrana and playful fast food riffs from Justin Woodward at OK Omens. Go back a year and at least a half dozen of the city's most exciting openings have been built around wine. Below, find nine wine bars that opened in the past year, plus Dame, which opened in 2016 and helped kick off the trend.

A more low-key offshoot of Portland’s famed French restaurant, Le Pigeon, Canard in Buckman offers a taste of fine dining at a price point and setting that’s more reminiscent of a bistro and wine bar. Small plates are key here, so make sure that you and your date are on the same page about sharing because you’ll want a taste of everything. The ambiance is a cross between casual and sophisticated, reflected in the menu with dishes like tantalizingly elegant steam burgers, foie gras dumplings and the extravagant duck stack pancakes.

Warning: Canard’s happy hour can inspire stunt eating in the form of downing as many of their iconic steam burgers in one sitting as possible—because the li’l fellas are just $3 each, half off their usual price tag. The quintessential slider, with melted American cheese, onions, relish, and a thin griddled patty, is practically perfect, and pairs well with a $3 can of Montucky Cold Snack or a $6 aperitif on the rocks, and half off oysters ($9 for half dozen/$18 for full dozen).

Since opening in April, Canard by chef Gabriel Rucker has generated plenty of terrific buzz from locals and critics alike. It might be billed as a wine bar – which happens to be next door to Rucker’s Le Pigeon, one of Portland’s most celebrated restaurants – but really, it defies convention. For starters, Canard is open morning through late night, with two exceptionally-priced happy hours offered daily (4-5pm and 10pm-midnight).

Canard, located in downtown Portland, offers a creative spin on American and French-inspired comfort food in a lively, modern setting. Known for its unique dishes like duck stack pancakes and steam burgers, Canard is perfect for a fun brunch or casual dinner. With inventive cocktails and a playful menu, this spot is a must-try for locals and visitors seeking an unforgettable staycation dining experience in Portland.

Sister restaurants Le Pigeon, a 35-seat restaurant with upscale French-inspired fare, and Canard, a casual bistro where American classics get a French twist, highlight the unconventional deliciousness of Portland both on the plate and in the wine pairings. When Le Pigeon opened in 2006, it put Portland on the culinary map. Today, the refined five-course dinner-only menu evolves with the seasons.

Within striking distance of Oregon’s Willamette River and right on bustling Burnside Street, which connects some of the liveliest neighborhoods in Portland, Canard achieves a delicate balance of fine and casual dining. Its French-accented menu doesn’t take itself too seriously, and its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence–winning wine program is impressive yet accessible.

Next to James Beard Award–winner Gabriel Rucker’s Le Pigeon is Canard, the chef’s all-day café, where you can enjoy high-end French fare like duck rillettes and foie gras dumplings, as well as decidedly more low-brow snacks like a steam burger (an homage to the White Castle patty) and garlic fries topped with an inspired combo of chermoula and shredded gouda.

Address: 734 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214 | $$ | Fresh cocktails and meals from around the world. Canard a sister restaurant of le Pigeon, and is a trendy spot with an innovative menu, that’s a bit more laid back and affordable. The modern, casual vibe and creative dishes like the Foie Gras Dumplings and Steam Burger make it a favorite among locals.

Stop in for a fantastic, fun meal at Canard – Photo courtesy of David Reamer. Next door to Le Pigeon, Canard is chef Gabriel Rucker's all-day cafe, serving three meals a day plus weekend brunch. The food is playful (think funfetti pancakes) but the wine list is seriously good, and it's the perfect place to stop for either a snack or a meal.

Canard blends the charm of the Pacific Northwest with French flair, creating a delightful marriage of flavors. Their Foie Gras Dumplings take your palate to new heights, and their decadent desserts will leave you in awe. So be sure to check out this unparalleled dining experience that lures you back, time and time again.

At Canard, the steam burger takes center stage, but the menu includes other outstanding small plates such as sea urchin on Texas toast and foie gras dumplings with peanut sauce. Opened by celebrated chefs Gabriel Rucker and Andrew Fortgang in 2018, Canard has firmly established itself in Portland's food scene.

Here’s an unpopular opinion: The Portland wine bar concept is fairly new in our city. It seems like Portland is slowly getting the hang of it, so growing pains are bound to ensue. Most places are searching for the perfect balance between restaurant and wine bar, but none excels better than Canard.

As the sister restaurant to the famous Le Pigion, Canard plays odes to French brasserie cuisine. You’ll find things like foie gras dumplings, endive salads, to more forward dishes like smoked sablefish queso dip with caviar. It’s funky, it’s an ode to French cuisine, and all very delicious.

Canard is one of the cooler places in Portland right now—really creative French-influenced food,” he added. “It’s what you might expect as bar bistro snacks at a really high level—things like steam burgers, country fried duck with morels and foie gras dumplings.

Enjoy happy hour with a selection of wines by the glass, beers, champagne, and cocktails. Their dishes take their inspiration from all over the world at this stylish venue. Don’t be afraid of the vibe in this place, the food well makes up for it!

Portland diners go to Canard to try something unexpected for lunch. If you’re thinking, “I’m in the mood for a typical chicken sandwich” – then this is not the place for you. Canard is where I tried truffle ice cream.

Canard: An offshoot of Le Pigeon, Canard emphasizes a unique twist on French dishes with bold flavors. Their duck-fat fries and brunch options, including breakfast parfaits, are a must-try for any food lover.

- Rating: 4.4/5 (490 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 734 East Burnside Portland, Oregon - Categories: Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars, New American- Read more on Yelp

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Canard is a stylish wine bar where you’ll fall just in love with the many tempting small plates as you will the vino.