Normandie (restaurant)

Normandie
Interactive map of Normandie
Restaurant information
Food type
  • European
  • New American
Location1005 Southeast Ankeny Street, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, 97214, United States
Coordinates45°31′20″N 122°39′19″W / 45.5223°N 122.6554°W / 45.5223; -122.6554
Seating capacity62
Websitenormandiepdx.com

Normandie is a restaurant in Portland, Oregon, United States.[1] Established in 2018, it operates in southeast Portland's Buckman neighborhood.

Description

The New American and European restaurant Normandie operates at 10th and Ankeny in southeast Portland's Buckman neighborhood.[2][3] Portland Monthly has described Normandie as a "seafood-heavy Frenchish bistro".[4] According to Eater Portland, "The aquatic-themed restaurant Normandie draws influence for its cuisine from across the globe, including Celtic French and Southeast Asian."[5] The menu includes oysters,[3] a burger with alpine cheese, onions, and onion rings on brioche,[6][7] and cocktails.[8]

The restaurant has a seating capacity of 62 people.[9]

History

Normandie opened on October 18, 2018.[10] It operates in the space that previously housed Rue.[11] Normandie is owned by chef Heather Kintler, Judson Winquist, and Amanda Cannon Winquist.[12]

For Valentine's Day in 2024, Normandie offered a three-course tasting menu with poached prawn salad, seared king salmon, and vanilla bean meringues.[13] The restaurant operated via outdoor dining and take-out at times during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][14]

Reception

Michael Russell included the burger in The Oregonian's 2018 overview of Portland's best new burgers.[6] Portland Monthly included Normandie in a 2025 list of the city's 50 best restaurants.[15] Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Katrina Yentch, and Rebecca Roland included the business in Eater Portland's 2025 overview of the city's best French restaurants.[16] Ben Coleman included Normandie in the website's 2025 list of Portland's best seafood.[17] Dianne de Guzman included the business in Eater Portland's 2025 overview of the city's best bars and restaurants for happy hour.[18] Hannah Wallace included the business in Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 list of Portland's 23 best restaurants.[19]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Normandie Suffers from a Bad Case of TMI—Too Many Ingredients". Willamette Week. 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  2. ^ Guides, Fodor's Travel (2020-04-07). Fodor's Inside Portland. Fodor's Travel. ISBN 978-1-64097-251-3.
  3. ^ a b "Normandie is your new oyster hook-up". KOIN.com. 2024-08-16. Archived from the original on 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  4. ^ "The Hottest Restaurant Openings in October 2025". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  5. ^ a b Frane, Alex (2020-05-27). "Where To Find Family Meals for Takeout and Delivery in Portland". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  6. ^ a b Russell, Michael (2018-11-26). "Portland's best new burgers of 2018, ranked". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  7. ^ Russell, Michael (2024-05-28). "5 hamburgers every Portlander should know". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  8. ^ "Thirsty Thursday: Elevated cocktails at Normandie".
  9. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2018-08-14). "A Restaurant Inspired By The Coast Heads To SE Portland". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  10. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2018-10-02). "Inventive Seafood Restaurant Normandie Surprised Diners and Opened Super Early [Updated]". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  11. ^ Russell, Michael (2018-08-15). "Normandie restaurant takes over former Southeast Portland home of Rue". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  12. ^ Damewood, Andrea. "The Delicious Mysteries of Normandie". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  13. ^ "Where to reserve a romantic Valentine's Day dinner in Portland". February 4, 2024.
  14. ^ "The state of Portland restaurants amid a yo-yo of COVID-19 restrictions". kgw.com. 2021-02-04. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  15. ^ "Portland's Best Restaurants". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  16. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2018-10-10). "10 Superb French Restaurants to Try in Portland". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  17. ^ Coleman, Ben (2018-02-06). "The Best Seafood in Portland". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  18. ^ Guzman, Dianne de (2017-12-22). "Eat and Drink Like Kings and Queens at These Happy Hours Across Portland". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  19. ^ Wallace, Hannah (2018-12-24). "The 23 Best Restaurants in Portland, Oregon". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
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