acadia - a new orleans bistro

always unnerving to walk into a restaurant and be the only diner -- but this time it was everyone else's loss. staff was attentive but not overpowering, and the food was spectacular. the softshellcraband étouffée was one of the better meals i've had had in several years. i'm looking forward to another visit.

one of the best in town. i've been to a decent selection of restaurants in portland, and went to acadia for portland dining month. i was extremely impressed and would definitely go again. the girlfriend and i had the bluecraband hush puppies appetizers, followed by the four course dining month menu, consisting of a shrimp in sauce, a remoulade, a lousiana sheepshead filet, and finally bread pudding. good mixed drinks too. highly recommend.

acadia restaurant was such a pleasant surprise. it's a new orleans/cajun restaurant on fremont street. during portland's dining month we decided to try some new restaurants and acadia was the 1st one we tried. they offered a 3 course meal for $30 and because it was monday night they also offered a 3 course meal for $20. monday's are definitely the most affordable night to eat there. everything we ate here was outstanding. this is hands down the best meal we've eaten in portland so far! in the photo you will see the following dishes:  fried soft shellcraband crawfish etouffee with popcorn rice and jalapeño tartar sauce $26 rhubarb salad with fresh strawberries, spice toasted oats, portland creamery goat cheese and tarragon – mint vinaigrette with arugula and chicories $10 gulf shrimp, bluecraband crawfish gumbo with house andouille sausage and white rice $9  vanilla bean bread pudding with salted caramel sauce, whipped cream and toasted pecans $6