The Knotted Apron

Amazing food. Fresh, lovely. The service impeccable. Will be back for sure.

Absolutely incredible experience. The food was so well planned out and full of flavor and care. Our server was attentive and ready with all of our requests. Definitely one of the best meals we’ve had in Portland

Absolutely A+ experience. Incredible food, wonderful experience, fantastic drinks. Would come back here any time

We were visiting from NYC for a week and our AIR BNB hostess recommended this highly. This rivals fine dining that we pay double for in Manhattan. Server Mikey went above and beyond to help us celebrate our 33rd wedding anniversary! A nice cocktail to start, thoughtful wines by the glass, a lovely onion tart and bistro salad, but that duck breast is exceptional and my halibut tasted like it was swimming hours earlier. If you have room for a Profiterole, do not deny yourself!

Ryan Hickman is one of the very best chefs in the Portland area. His dishes are always creative, the ingredients are largely local, and the meal is never anything short of exceptional. And he surrounds himself with a warm, knowledgeable, and welcoming staff. The Knotted Apron is our go-to for a great dining experience.

Food was great! Chef was great. Outside of that staff was extremely rude. Small venue but decent.

Fantastic little neighborhood restaurant tucked away in an unexpected corner of Portland. Food, beverages, service, and vibe are all excellent. We had the foie gras (meltingly tender), onion tart, duck breast, and flat iron steak, and every single bite was delicious.

This restaurant deserves five stars without a doubt

We had an incredible dinner at The Knotted Apron in Maine! The food was amazing, prepared and plated with great care. The bread is so light and delicious, served with a whipped butter, sprinkled with sea salt. The foies gras was so delicious and surprisingly paired with pineapple and a hint of clove. The duck was wonderfully tender, served with lentils and a celery salad. The restaurant is small and intimate where it was evident that clients and employees were all content. What a great atmosphere! I only wish we lived closer!! Sigh …..

This place was a total 10 out of 10. From the service to the atmosphere to the food. Our waiter Bitz Was amazing. Truly embraced us and gave us a great experience. It was our anniversary and we were greeted with a warm welcome. We will definitely be going back again as this restaurant offers a special experience. The food was unreal, perfectly prepared and extremely tasty. Portland is lucky.

Arrington was amazing and so friendly and attentive! She was bartending like a boss.

The Knotted Apron is a hidden gem, a Franco-American bistro with a warm, cozy vibe. Our wonderful server Madigan recommended the excellent foie gras with pineapple, and we enjoyed warm, homemade bread with butter whipped with sea salt flakes. My companion chose the onion soup, also terrific, while I had a perfectly roasted chicken with baby roast potatoes sauced with just-right Hollandaise. Wednesday is wine night, with accessible prices for excellent wines. The restaurant clearly takes local seriously, with everything fresh and top-quality. For dessert, a to-die-for profiterole was filled with homemade ice cream and topped with chocolate ganache. A perfect evening.