Ovation Bistro & Bar - Modern French restaurant in Milwaukie - 2037 SE Jefferson St, USA

Amazing intimate setting, with great food, unique cocktails. The owner is so sweet and personable. We celebrated our wedding anniversary here and felt so welcomed and loved. Thank you for making our night special. Highly recommended ❤️

What a gem!!! I have so many wonderful things to say about this place. This was our first time visiting this establishment. Let’s start with the service . The host was so kind and friendly. They allowed us to sit outside, even with the rain. We didn’t make an reservation. They were happy to accommodate. They have a cute outside seating area. Our server Kimberly was outstanding! We took her recommendation. She hit it on the head !! Beside amazing conversation & just having the best energy she checked on us many times even if we were her only table outside. The food hands down maybe the best brunch I have had . The Brussels were to die for, my huge pancake was perfect ! The potatoes were stunning ! The croissant sandwich with eggs, bacon, and caramelized onion was ridiculous. Also we struck up a conversation with the best humans !!! Thank you for being a gem in downtown Milwaukie !!! Make a reservation & tip your server well they deserve it and work hard for it !!! Can’t wait to come back !!

The perfect brunch spot with friends! There's no wrong choice on this menu, but if you're looking for an out of body experience? You absolutely MUST have the French Toast. And be sure to get a hug from Romano because his energy will lighten your heart! We will definitely be back.

Today was my second time stepping out of the usual and into the fabulous. The food and service are amazing and it’s more than worth your time to drive into Milwaukie if you live in Portland. Everything is crafted with care and attention to detail and the menu is broad enough to serve different tastes and yet stays focused on excellence. I can’t wait to devour everything here again soon!

Everything was amazing. The owner is so friendly he greeted us so warmly when we opened the door. We immediately said, "yep, we picked the right place." The food was amazing, portion sizes are perfect, and the pricing is very reasonable. The service was great. I definitely need to go back soon! The croissants are...just go get one.

Amazing location, amazing vibe, wonderful staff, wonderful food. Found easy street parking, walked in and seated straight away. The atmosphere was great with lovely live plants and easy listening music. Truly an enjoyable morning! Will definitely be back and likely making this a regular location for brunch-ing! Edit to add: have now been back multiple times and have enjoyed every meal every time!

Really lovely atmosphere. Romano and Paige were both really friendly and provided great service. The food was delicious! I love the outdoor garden, and the inside is just as green with live plants. It is a really nice touch. I love having a great brunch option in Milwaukie, but I will also be back for happy hour- the wine list is impressive! And when the weather warms up, I love that they have dog friendly outdoor seating. I wish I had come here sooner!

I wish I could give it higher rating. This was amazing! The service was about the best I’ve experienced. The food was delicious and perfect for the season. And the drink was excellent. I cannot recommend this place more. I’ll absolutely be back again.