I went with a friend for Maine Restaurant Week and it was a great experience! We each tried a different prix fixe menu item. The braised beef short ribs were fantastic and the maple eclair was amazing!!! 😍
I would absolutely go back again for the regular menu items, and I'm excited to try the brunch menu soon!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
This is a quality restaurant with quality food. Great atmosphere. If you're staying in a local hotel and reading this thinking about where to go eat, this is a top choice. The brunch is an especially great option. Bonus tip, before or after meal craft cocktails or brews at Sonder & Dram which is around the corner sharing the same building as well as shared ownership. For weekend brunch, 10:00 to 11:30 am seems to be a peak time; you can make a reservation. I enjoyed everything that I had to eat or drink; it's all good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Bon Vivant is elegant, unpretentious fine dining at its best. My wife and I celebrated our 5th Anniversary here, and we were not disappointed! The hostess, Shannon, was lovely and welcoming, promptly seating us in a romantic corner window table. Our server Wayne, was phenomenal!! He was well versed in all aspects of Bon Vivant, and provided impeccable service and hospitality throughout our entire evening. He was attentive without being intrusive. Thank you so much!
We started with delicious cocktails, (Classic Old Fashioned with Bulleit Bourbon) perfectly crafted by mixologist Joe. The menu is eclectic and tantalizing, making decisions difficult. The sea salt buns($7), with whipped honey butter were hot, fresh, delicious and addictive! The BBQ carrots($14), were mind blowing. Local carrots prepared with Moroccan spices, slightly charred, and served over a chickpea puree, with toasted hazelnuts, a dollop of sour cream, drizzled hot honey, and chopped parsley. The textures in this dish combined with the sweet and savory flavors, will have you licking your plate clean! Unbelievably delicious and a must try! This is not your Mother's usual carrot preparation. Our entree choice was the 8 oz. Filet Mignon($40), with Béarnaise sauce served with whipped potatoes, and grilled asparagus.
The filet was cooked to perfection & the velvety Béarnaise sauce added the necessary bright, herbal notes. The sides were on point, and delicious. Chef Michael perfectly executed every course of this memorable dining experience!
Wayne our server, continued his kindness, in sending us on our way with a complimentary dessert! Bidding us a parting Happy Anniversary!
Highly recommend!! Cannot wait to return! Bon Vivant is a must if in the Lewiston/Auburn area. Excellent in every possible aspect of fine dining and service!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Came for brunch. Don't do that. Hollandaise was broken, eggs were poached wrong, French toast was dry bread in a pool of 4 dollar syrup. Biscuits were dry, almost stale, and overdone. Staff was fine. Seemed to want to churn us out despite it being pretty slow (10am sunday). Won't be coming back, won't be recommending.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Great atmosphere. Up front service. Delicious food. Tasty wine. Spending our 4 years here was a great idea. Thank you Bon Vivant!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Such a magical place! The food is out of this world and the service is excellent. We have been to many Michelin start restaurants and this restaurant is almost at that level.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Place was a true French dining experience! Will come back again for sure. Got the 6oz filet with the asparagus and garlic butter whipped mashed potatoes! Insane! I already need it again lol
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
I've been there 6 times over the last year, each time, I'm amazed at the vibe, the food and the service. All wonderful. Wayne, the server is fab. Drinks are incredible and food is on point. It feels like I'm in a Brooklyn Bistro. I've also had business dinners here that customers are still talking about. Love this restaurant, a go-to when I'm in town.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Love what they did with this space! Asthetically pleasing and cozy! We love an intimate dining experience! The service was friendly and genuine, and the recommendations were spot on. Yummy and healthy! All the things we could look forward to! We can't wait to have another date night soon! 😁 Thank you, bon Vivant!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Had a great experience with my wife here for date night. Food and service were great. The high light is the price we had 2 appetizers 2 steak dinners 3 drinks and 2 deserts and the bill came to about $ 150.00 that is not possible at other fine dining restaurants in Portland. They are doing something special here give them a try I doubt you will be disappointed.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
