Canard

One review explicitly describes 'moderate amounts of noise' in an otherwise 'low key, casual' atmosphere, while another praises it as 'such a great intimate space,' suggesting a quieter, more controlled environment typical of French fine dining.

• Google reviewloud— Natalya Wollenbergsource ↗

  “This place was on my "to do" list for a while. The atmosphere was low key, casual with moderate amounts of noise. The staff was friendly. French cuisine never disappoints. We enjoyed every dish with the exception of the roasted broccoli - a bit too salty and the texture was off.…”

• Google reviewquiet— Steve Reedsource ↗

  “It has been awhile since I have been to Canard and after tonight I wondered why. Love the small plates and snacks. Everything was amazing and completely shareable. Such an great intimate space. The service was impeccable. I definitely won’t be waiting so long to come back!”

• Google review— Veronica Antalsource ↗

  “We went to Canard for the Dine Out Portland specials. I started with the Cara Cara salad and absolutely loved it! It was so citrusy, it really cut the bitterness of the arugula! My husband had the tartar, or friend had the chicken liver. The Tartar was very flavorful, and the chi…”

• Google review— Meagsource ↗

  “Highlights were the eggs and the oysters. The steam burger is really talked about but I thought it was whatever. The foie gras dumplings had not enough filling in my opinion and! feel like I just tasted a lot of dumpling skin. The duck frites was okay. I came here using my chase …”

• Google review— Daniel Brotskiysource ↗

  “We sampled a wide range of dishes and, overall, this is a solid spot for French cuisine. Service was quick and friendly. That said, it was a special occasion, and the experience didn’t feel acknowledged in any meaningful way. Next time I’d probably skip mentioning it to avoid the…”

Inferred from public reviews and articles on 5/26/2026. Real reader submissions take priority — add your own above to refine this.