Pour Wine Bar & Bistro

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  Shoutout to the owner Phil for stopping by our table and saying HI! Nice guy!!
  
  We had just taken family photos and now it's time for a late birthday dinner celebration for my sister in law.
  The restaurant is nice... However we were seated at a high table with a high chair for my newphew, which considering the high table we were sitting at, didnt' do much for lil' John since the "high chair" didn't reach the top of the table. He was okay though. still got fed.
  The food was good though. Hunnie Bunnie had the mac n' cheese which was with penne noodles of something and it was quite tasty! I had some kind of tomato pasta something or other with the grilled chicken option and it was tasty as well!
  I believe my dad enjoyed his bacon burger once they got it cooked right for him and everyone else seemed to enjoy their dinner as well. Nice local spot to enjoy for sure!

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  Posted on 06.26.13 Jenny D.

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  Wow! ... Otsego? Pour is the perfect 'tapas' style dining adventure accompanied by fine wine. Phil and Diane are gracious and attentive hosts that have bottled their own vintage 'Hell Yeah' and have built a gem in the NW. Be sure to get there before the crowd finds it... Kudos!

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  Posted on 06.24.13 Kevin W.

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  My husband and I went to Pour on a Saturday night at 7pm, and there was no wait.
  
  The tables were mostly high tops, and at least half were sitting on barrels. While I'm sure they look cool, they are extremely uncomfortable because you cannot put your legs under the table! My husband had to sit at a 90 degree angle from the table with his legs off the side of his chair! My options were to sit spread eagle to get close enough to the table to eat, or sit far away and hope I didn't spill. Weird!!! Fail.
  
  The wine list was impressive. The menu was odd, but interesting. We chose the Korean beef skewers, walleye cakes, and salmon with crab risotto. The beef and the walleye cakes were delicious.
  
  The salmon itself was not very flavorful, but perfectly cooked if you like it a titch rare in the middle like I do. The crab risotto was creamy, and cooked properly, but much too rich (and bland) for the fish. Just an odd pairing. Lastly, the salmon and risotto were floating on a sea of Bernaise sauce. Huge fail. There's no need for that heavy of a sauce with salmon! The risotto and Bernaise reminded me of mashed potatoes and gravy, ha ha!
  
  We will probably go back since we live so close, but will request a table without a barrel and skip the salmon! Maybe we should've tried having a veggie or two as well...

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  Posted on 05.31.13 Julie C.

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  I have been to pour twice now.  Once for my birthday dinner with a large group and then again with my wife.  Both times were absolutely fantastic!  The wine was excellent and the food outstanding.  
  
  I had the stuffed swordfish and then salmon on the second visit and both were extremely tasty.  We have had various appetizers and all have been wonderful.
  
  Phil the owner is great to talk with and seems to know food and wine.  He adds a personal touch by walking around and talking to each table.
  The wines I tried were fantastic and all recommended by Phil.  He claims to own a winery in California, but I refuse to believe him until he takes me there :) (kidding Phil knows his stuff).
  
  Only thing that was missing was a dessert drink/wine like a limoncello or port.  Desserts each time we visited were average.  I am hoping they will expand the dessert menu into something more than what it currently is.
  
  I would have given four and a half stars in hopes Pour would strive to expand their dessert drinks and dessert, but had to give five stars because the overall experience for this area is excellent and yelp doesn't allow half stars..

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  Posted on 04.25.13 Jaime H.

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  TO.DIE.FOR.
  This place is absolute perfection.
  Just opened 2-3 weeks ago in the Elk River/Otsego area and it is exactly what this area needed.
  A modern, casual, classy environment. Tables and even the bar made from wine barrels, walls designed with cedar planks from actual wine cases, this restaurant would be great for a fun happy hour with girlfriends, splitting a cheese variety plate and a delicious bottle of wine; or date night with your significant other for that special anniversary dinner. Dress it up, dress it down--whatever you wish and you will feel welcome.
  The menu is unique and offers pairings that you wouldn't normally think to put together but end up working better than salt and pepper! The menu is organized by small plates (appetizers), mediums (sandwiches), and entrees. My fiance and I ordered the avocado wontons to start. Came with a delicious strawberry reduction dip. I ordered the Stuffed Sword Fish and my fiance ordered the Wild Atlantic Salmon. Both were fabulous and the presentation GORGEOUS. My favorite was the delicious tart, yet savory crab risotto that came with the salmon. Out of this world!
  Of course we each had a couple glasses of wine. The service couldn't have been better. Even the owner, Phil was there and came to check on us. Everyone is very friendly and you can tell they all enjoy working there.
  Last but not least---the cleanliness. (I am a stickler; refer to my other reviews...) SPICK AND SPAN! I appreciate a good clean wine glass too and those were washed and hand-dried at the bar to avoid those fingerprint/lipstick marks.
  Pour Wine Bar & Bistro---THANK YOU and I look forward to my next visit!

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  Posted on 04.05.13 Jessa O.

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