Great vibe and a unique feel. A must try if you are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Hilty
It's not easy to stand out in a place as rich in top-notch eateries as the greater Portland area - I thought I had seen it all, and then Trudy Bird came to town. I would have given them points just for being original, but then I tasted what they had to offer... suffice it to say, I have a new understanding of what the intersection of fine dining and comfort food looks like (hint: it's called Æbelskivers). I wouldn't be surprised to see the brothers Hines someday credited with personally making Scandanavian fare a mainstay of international cuisine in the US. Five stars - keep up the great work.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Aebleskivers, Variety of Hot Dogs & Fries, Finnan Haddie Fish Cake, Shaved Brussel Salad with Cranberries Parmesan and a Citrus Vinaigrette, Frikadeller Pork Meatballs
dari yerushalmi
This restaurant is a true gem! The interior is beautifully designed and cozy, the staff is so welcoming and helpful and the food was very unique and tasty. We loved our Aquavit cocktails, open faced sandwiches, and the shaved brussel sprout salad was delicious. I'm thrilled that we've got such a great option nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Fortin
Come in and treat yourself to Chef Alan's Restaurant Week Prix-Fix menu. The velvety rich Roasted Corn Bisque is a highlight, along with the aromatic and tasty Aquavit's to sample (they have a nice range to choose from.) Fresh and creative! Can't wait to go again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
George Gervais
Awesome Every time.....!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheri Miller Drago
We just had a wonderful meal at Trudy Birds. The atmosphere, wait staff, food, and experience were all amazing. So glad to have discovered this great spot!
Emily D.
This is a hidden gem outside of Portland, with such good food and service, it is definitely worth the drive! Effortlessly cool atmosphere, small but perfect wine list, and the Scandinavian-inspired small plates are so thoughtful and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris St.Pierre
I went in with 3 others for dinner on a Wednesday night. Staff was helpful and friendly and talked us through the Scandinavian style menu. We sipped on aquavit to start and then ordered shishitos, beef tartar and the fried chicken appetizer. We added the open faced smoked salmon, meatballs and shrimp sandwiches. Good flavors, but can be heavy with the bread. Was definitely fun to try a new cuisine. Great job Hines brothers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Smoked Salmon Salad, Finnan Haddie Fish Cake, Fried Chicken, Frikadeller Pork Meatballs, Beef Tartare
Kristine F.
Although the food is Scandinavian "skewed" it is not Scandinavian food. The atmosphere was very good, the service excellent. But the food for the price was outrageous. Pork meatballs/open faced sandwich (Frikadiller) was a 4" square, 1/4" thick piece of (tasteless, almost un-necessary) rye, covered with: mashed sweet potatoes, 4 small pork meatballs, sliced apples, some almonds, and frisee. $$TWENTY-SIX DOLLARS. Meatballs were tasty but the entire combo was strange as a whole. No sides, not even radishes, pickled beets, or a veg mix for the table. Menu is very limited and everything seemed overpriced. We did not order wine (lunch) but looked like a good crowd for it.
Kathy U.
Yelp did not disappoint with the reviews and recommendations. Everything served was not only amazing to taste but a work of art! Although have to say, everything was great, the chicken and Brussels sprouts were out of the world. The homemade Chai aquavit was top notch also Great service. Nice atmosphere.
Lovely place; such a gem. The food is delicious; really high quality and fresh! The staff is super chill and welcoming, as well. Lots of great options from the Danish open faced sandwiches to specialty hotdogs, a smash burger, and a very tasty brusell sprout salad! Also, the Danish donuts are mouth watering...you definitely want to save room for those!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Sterling
I love Trudy’s. The atmosphere , staff and owners are so fabulous. The food is great for me as they are small delicious meals. The drinks are so fun and creative. Oh and I love my niece who is most attentive to everyone she is around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margaret Martinez
Gluten free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan
What a refreshing, high quality dining experience. My wife and I decided to try this Nordic themed establishment for a special occasion and we were not disappointed. The clean, wood stove ambiance coupled with the Cocktails, Aquavit, appetizers and open faced fare were top tier. The service was spectacular (Alison did an amazing job) and we will definitely be dining there again. Thank you for such a great night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay Rashbaum
Wonderfully presented, extremely flavorful and tasty Norwegian food and drinks in a simple, clean well appointed dining area. Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes..so yummy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blistered Shishito Peppers, Shaved Brussel Salad with Cranberries Parmesan and a Citrus Vinaigrette, Fish Chowder
Great vibe and a unique feel. A must try if you are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's not easy to stand out in a place as rich in top-notch eateries as the greater Portland area - I thought I had seen it all, and then Trudy Bird came to town. I would have given them points just for being original, but then I tasted what they had to offer... suffice it to say, I have a new understanding of what the intersection of fine dining and comfort food looks like (hint: it's called Æbelskivers). I wouldn't be surprised to see the brothers Hines someday credited with personally making Scandanavian fare a mainstay of international cuisine in the US. Five stars - keep up the great work.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Aebleskivers, Variety of Hot Dogs & Fries, Finnan Haddie Fish Cake, Shaved Brussel Salad with Cranberries Parmesan and a Citrus Vinaigrette, Frikadeller Pork Meatballs
This restaurant is a true gem! The interior is beautifully designed and cozy, the staff is so welcoming and helpful and the food was very unique and tasty. We loved our Aquavit cocktails, open faced sandwiches, and the shaved brussel sprout salad was delicious. I'm thrilled that we've got such a great option nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Come in and treat yourself to Chef Alan's Restaurant Week Prix-Fix menu. The velvety rich Roasted Corn Bisque is a highlight, along with the aromatic and tasty Aquavit's to sample (they have a nice range to choose from.) Fresh and creative! Can't wait to go again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome Every time.....!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We just had a wonderful meal at Trudy Birds. The atmosphere, wait staff, food, and experience were all amazing. So glad to have discovered this great spot!
This is a hidden gem outside of Portland, with such good food and service, it is definitely worth the drive! Effortlessly cool atmosphere, small but perfect wine list, and the Scandinavian-inspired small plates are so thoughtful and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went in with 3 others for dinner on a Wednesday night. Staff was helpful and friendly and talked us through the Scandinavian style menu. We sipped on aquavit to start and then ordered shishitos, beef tartar and the fried chicken appetizer. We added the open faced smoked salmon, meatballs and shrimp sandwiches. Good flavors, but can be heavy with the bread. Was definitely fun to try a new cuisine. Great job Hines brothers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Smoked Salmon Salad, Finnan Haddie Fish Cake, Fried Chicken, Frikadeller Pork Meatballs, Beef Tartare
Although the food is Scandinavian "skewed" it is not Scandinavian food. The atmosphere was very good, the service excellent. But the food for the price was outrageous. Pork meatballs/open faced sandwich (Frikadiller) was a 4" square, 1/4" thick piece of (tasteless, almost un-necessary) rye, covered with: mashed sweet potatoes, 4 small pork meatballs, sliced apples, some almonds, and frisee. $$TWENTY-SIX DOLLARS. Meatballs were tasty but the entire combo was strange as a whole. No sides, not even radishes, pickled beets, or a veg mix for the table. Menu is very limited and everything seemed overpriced. We did not order wine (lunch) but looked like a good crowd for it.
Yelp did not disappoint with the reviews and recommendations. Everything served was not only amazing to taste but a work of art! Although have to say, everything was great, the chicken and Brussels sprouts were out of the world. The homemade Chai aquavit was top notch also Great service. Nice atmosphere.
Restaurantji Recommends
Lovely place; such a gem. The food is delicious; really high quality and fresh! The staff is super chill and welcoming, as well. Lots of great options from the Danish open faced sandwiches to specialty hotdogs, a smash burger, and a very tasty brusell sprout salad! Also, the Danish donuts are mouth watering...you definitely want to save room for those!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love Trudy’s. The atmosphere , staff and owners are so fabulous. The food is great for me as they are small delicious meals. The drinks are so fun and creative. Oh and I love my niece who is most attentive to everyone she is around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gluten free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a refreshing, high quality dining experience. My wife and I decided to try this Nordic themed establishment for a special occasion and we were not disappointed. The clean, wood stove ambiance coupled with the Cocktails, Aquavit, appetizers and open faced fare were top tier. The service was spectacular (Alison did an amazing job) and we will definitely be dining there again. Thank you for such a great night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderfully presented, extremely flavorful and tasty Norwegian food and drinks in a simple, clean well appointed dining area. Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes..so yummy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blistered Shishito Peppers, Shaved Brussel Salad with Cranberries Parmesan and a Citrus Vinaigrette, Fish Chowder