Sur Lie

Simply some of the best food I’ve ever had. Well balanced flavours in appealing combinations presented with just enough class to set it apart from the mundane. The atmosphere of the small restaurant is warm, feels almost communal, bustling yet the staff’s service felt personal. We did the chef’s tasting menu which took us over their highlights. Everything was both unique and slowly savoured. Add this to your next Portland trip.

Sur Lie isn't just a meal; it's an experience that lingers long after the last bite. The intimate bistro captures the essence of fine dining without any pretense. The staff elevates the dining experience. They're knowledgeable about the menu, attentive without being intrusive, and genuinely excited to share their recommendations. The owner in particular is very involved and makes sure both her staff and the guest are having a good time. It's clear the whole team is invested in making sure every guest leaves happy. The ingredients were fresh, everything was cooked to perfection, and the flavors were bold while maintaining balance.The tapas sized portions are perfect for sharing, letting you try more of the menu. We ordered 7 to start and ended up added 2 more because it was so good (sadly

I’m not sure why we waited so long to check this place out - the food was probably one of the best dinners we’ve had in Portland. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly, and immediately walked us through the menu - we tried 6 plates and every single one surpassed our expectations. The scallops were out of this world, and the cabbage salad was a close second. The chocolate cake easily sealed the deal on a perfect night out. Besides the food, the service was so incredible. The plates came out brilliantly timed- enough time between serving so you could chat and enjoy yourself. The restaurant itself is beautiful and quiet - and really nicely decorated. The chef delivered our dessert and we commented how blown away we were with the whole experience. The chef chatted with us and was so

An incredibly wonderful evening. Not an over the top place but perfectly done for what it’s trying to be. Sat at the bar and had 3 amazing dishes…beet salad-crab dip…potato gnocchi. I worked in the restaurant and hotel business in Boston for years and this was some of the best food I’ve ever had. The gnocchi were elegantly soft and fluffy …the crab dip was sort of a light fondue without the ritual. The bartender, Bianca, was, quite frankly the best combination of knowledgeable/fast/ and perfectionist I’ve ever had. She was, additionally, easy to talk to for someone who was putting out a high volume of drinks that were never skimped in preparation. The bar stock is thorough and unique enough to intrigue the most well travelled customer. In a world of the overused “authentic” this is actuall

To start off they have the best desserts I have ever had. The parsnip cake and spruce ash ice cream were innovative and absolutely delicious. We got a spread of food and everything was amazing, but my favorite was the crudo. I wish I had a whole bucket of that. Would absolute recommend to anyone visiting or in Portland. Plus they had a great selection of non alcoholic drinks as well which was a welcome sight.