Acadia - A New Orleans Bistro
(971) 270-2431
1303 NE Fremont St
(at Norhteast 13th Avenue)
Portland,
OR
97212
45.5484
-122.6523
Neighborhoods: Sabin, Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
Hours:
Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm
Wed 11:30am-2:30pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About Acadia - A New Orleans Bistro
The Owner
Acadia - A New Orleans Bistro
Owner
Jambalaya, barbequed shrimp and pork chops the size of your head are just some of the items you will find on the Acadia menu. All of New Orleans favorites are cooked fresh for you.
How fresh you ask? Practically outta the Louisiana Bayou fresh.
Every Sunday evening, Chef Adam heads out to the Portland Airport to pick up a large package of seafood that is flown across the country that same day so that Acadia can have fresh shrimp, crawfish and other delectables. Don't worry, the seafood is frozen fresh, and Chef Adam has secret techniques for keeping the fish fresh and tasting like it just came out of the ocean shortly before it arrives on your plate.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
From dim, romantic lighting to gracious, knowledgeable service, Acadia creates a cozy haven for inventive Cajun cuisine. Colorful paintings accent burnt-yellow walls and honeyed floors, while maroon linen tablecloths and wood chairs invite couples and families to try a taste of New Orleans. The kitchen adds life to some Southern favorites, including seafood gumbo and shrimp Creole: shrimp stewed in a Creole tomato sauce. Linger over Creole pecan pie with cream cheese filling.
User Reviews
kumm
March 19, 2009
The ambiance/lighting = fantastic and cozy. No kids - great to have an adult dining experience. The waitress masterfully and unstressfully handled the entire place. She was attentive, not overly intrusive or chatty. She let us enjoy our dinner, have a long time between courses, but kept an eye on us to make sure the pauses weren't too long - perfect. Also, we asked for several recommendations throughout the meal and she gave us excellent options. The food was divine. The jambalaya was fantastic and my friend's pork was thoroughly enjoyed. Bread was warm and fresh. Food was served hot and plentiful. The bread pudding is to die for - except this trip it seemed microwaved hot. Homemade ice creams were a nice touch. Delicious flavors.
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dangrmous
March 12, 2009
You can tell when a restaurant can take a simple salad of fresh greens, crumbled egg and a bright mustard vinaigrette and elevate it to something you simply can't stop eating that they know what they're doing. Every dish we ordered was just dynamite. We got the bronzed black drum fish with crab, artichoke and potatoes, as well as the pork chop. Both dishes were unquestionable winners. I've found that restaurant pork chops can veer all over the place - this one was a bullseye, with smokey-sour onions, maple notes, and small jalapeno cornbreads. Awesome. Can't wait to go back!
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zozer
February 07, 2009
I live near this restaurant but waited months to try it because the menu didn't appeal to me. I was clearly missing out, because the food was amazing! Everything about the catfish plate was great. The atmosphere was also warm and romantic. I'm already thinking about going back...
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When to Go:
A varied lunch menu, including po' boys and entrees similar to their dinner counterparts, is available Wednesdays, 11:30am-2:30pm. You can also get spicy boiled crawfish by the pound.
Save Money:
A discounted menu is offered for in-house dining on Monday nights, when most entrees are only $9.95. If you're still hungry, add a house salad and bread pudding for $8.
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Acadia - A New Orleans Bistro
- Cajun Food
- Fresh Seafood
- Owned by the Chef
Jambalaya, barbequed shrimp and pork chops the size of your head are just some of the items you will find on the Acadia menu. All of New Orleans favorites are cooked fresh for you.
How fresh you ask? Practically outta the Louisiana Bayou fresh.
Every Sunday evening, Chef Adam heads out to the Portland Airport to pick up a large package of seafood that is flown across the country that same day so that Acadia can have fresh shrimp, crawfish and other delectables. Don't worry, the seafood is frozen fresh, and Chef Adam has secret techniques for keeping the fish fresh and tasting like it just came out of the ocean shortly before it arrives on your plate.
