Great Ambiance and service!…read more Love this local French inspired restaurant with a homey feel, the dining area is very cozy so it would be in my humble opinion good for a smaller party versus a party more then 6. Food is always on point ... with excellent presentation! Star items : French Onion Soup ... this alone can be the reason for me to drive here from Richmond! The rich broth is fully infused with the sweetness of caramelized onion, which blended seamlessly with the beef broth! Very hearty and I would indulge myself with extra cheese! Oh why not!? Braised Lamb Shank ... tender and very rich with the sauce that it was bath in ... the Chef was able to elevate this classic dish several levels up! Service is always attentive and friendly, too bad driving from Richmond limited my alcohol intake as I really love to try out more of their Cocktails!

So delicious, the food and staff were amazing. Very attentive. Food came out quickread more

We were guests at the Hotel Le Soleil, and breakfast vouchers were provided for the stay, a very…read morenice plus. Opened at 6:30 am, a time that fit with our plans for our stay. No wait time, and we were seated quickly in the middle of a bistro art déco, mobilier et décor classiques. Classic Breakfast included 2 eggs any style, local potatoes, toast, salad, juice of your choice, and a pot of coffee. Bircher Muesli with a generous serving of yogurt and toppings, Other mornings: Omelet, Continental Breakfast, and French Toast. Service was excellent, different personnel each morning, always consistent and great service. Alouette Bistro made our stay in Vancouver that much more special.

We ended up at Alouette four mornings in a row... which tells you everything you need to know…read more From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere just works--warm, inviting, and the kind of place that makes you want to linger over coffee a little longer than planned. But what really sets it apart is the people. Every single person we interacted with, from our servers to the management team, was genuinely kind, attentive, and made us feel like regulars by day two. The food? Consistently incredible. Not a single miss across four days, which feels almost suspicious (in the best way). The portions are generous without being overwhelming, and every plate comes out looking like it belongs on a magazine cover. You can tell there's real care behind what they're doing. A special shoutout to Leah, the manager, who somehow manages to be both incredibly professional and effortlessly personable. She runs a tight ship but still makes time to connect, which doesn't go unnoticed. By the end of our trip, Alouette wasn't just a breakfast spot--it became part of our routine, and honestly, part of what we'll miss most about Vancouver. I'd come back here in a heartbeat... and very likely order the exact same thing all over again.

birthday dinner with the parents at this cozy, french bistro that's semi-tucked away. it can get a…read morelittle tight inside the restaurant but i think that's what adds to the homeyness vibe. my parents arrived early and were seated RIGHT by the window so i couldn't miss them when i got to the place. there's 2 entrances so make sure you enter in the right one - nbd if you didn't tho. our server was wonderful and attentive - there was a little hiccup with my wine order, and he was able to fix it right away (i wanted the bottle not the glass). this was also my parents' first time trying french cuisine and safe to say - they enjoyed it! we started with the classic french onion soup - the gooey cheese made it a little hard to share but the soup was one of the best ones that i've had. the onions were caramelized to perfection to the point where they were essentially pureed in the bowl. that was devoured rather quickly. we also had escargots - the parsley garlic butter that they were sitting in, i wanted to drink it - and tarte flambe alsacienne (flakiest tart base ever). then we're onto the mains! the standouts were the clams and mussels (daily feature - the sauce/soup that was on the bottom, my parents drank that up!), and the canard confit (the meat fell off the bone). steak frites were a little too well-done but not bad - the other two dishes just shone too much! finally dessert - my mother HAD to get the creme brulee as that's her fav and i snuck a bite - the vanilla shone right through! the chocolate terrine was great as well - i loved the salted, candied pecans that added a nice crunch to the dish. my mother has already said that we need to go back again LOL

Last time I visited Les Faux Bourge was quite a few years ago. It was a great experience…read morecelebrating my father's birthday. A fine neighborhood bistro. This was a return visit on a cold rainy night. The restaurant was busy and we didn't make a reservation but was accommodated. Middle of the week but it was busy. The menu appeared to be the same but there were several specials for the evening. The food came but for some reason was not exciting. The taste was fine but each bite did not evoke the desire to have another. We finished the dinner and left a bit disappointed as our expectation was high.

Price/quality (4/4): I've been here twice, once for Dine Out and once before that, and I was…read moreimpressed both times. The food was very tasty and honestly reflective of the chef's award-winning status. Service (1/1): Service was impressive. The meal outside of Dine Out season was quite an experience--there was a wine pairing that was served in a dark, opaque glass, which forced me to use my nose and taste buds to try and figure out what wine it was. Ambiance: The ambiance was elegant and quite suitable for the meal. Would I come here again: Yes

I haven't been to Five Sails Restaurant since it was taken over by the Glowbal Group back in 2020…read more My wife and I went for special group celebration. It was so long ago that I last went, I don't remember what the placed looked like. But what I do remember was the fantastic views over the water and immediate surroundings, and that continues to be a big draw. We had a private corner of the restaurant for the event, and were given a group menu. I ended up trying the Hand Cut Beef Tartare, Burrata Cheese, Sablefish and Beef Tenderloin, and I have the same comment for each of them - all classically prepared focusing on simple ingredients, simple preparation and nicely plated. These dishes are timeless, and I feel that these are same fine-dining dishes that have existed i. high end restaurants in Vancouver from 30 years ago. That's not a bad thing, because they will always please the palate, but in the same vein, not as memorable either. It was actually the desserts that stood out for me, because they were less traditional and more of a surprise. Service was spot-on. We had a dedicated server for our table and she was attentive, friendly and professional. She was everything you would want in fine-dining restaurant. Overall a nice meal. I don't think you can have a bad meal here, but haven eaten at a lot of fine-dining restaurants , I know the dishes won't stand out in my memory either. But the view will, and that's the main reason one would go here.

What an adorable out of the way spot. It is small but I was charmed by the young waiter and…read morewaitress (obviously family run). The soup of the day was Cream of Mushroom (my fave) and it tasted good but it was under seasoned. The star of the meal was the Short rib baguette, meat was tender with mushrooms and onions in a luscious Demi glacé. The side salad was fresh and dressed in a punchy mustard vinaigrette. I will definitely return with friends.

Finally made it to try Tour de Feast. Not busy on a Friday for brunch. There's three parking spots…read morein the back. Weird that you can make reservations online for dinner but not for brunch/lunch. - Americano ($4.50) and cappuccino ($5.50) - both drinks tasted watered down - Cassoulet ($20.00) - cheesy, navy beans didn't have much flavour. Crispy bacon, good soft poach on the eggs, tiny portion of sausage - Smoked salmon breakfast ($21.00) - potatoes were bland. Smoked salmon with avocado mousse and capers always a classic combo - Mushroom & swiss omelette ($16.00) with smoked bacon ($5.50) - Full French ($18.00)

I've found my new favorite spot in Vancouver. Usually when a restaurant has a very limited menu, it…read moremeans they are good. Indeed, Au Petit Comptor is good. Simple, clean, delicious French staples. Dinner has only two main options: Steak Frites and Moules Frites. Both are served quickly. The steak has a wonderful savory sauce. The mussels are steamed just right. All in all, a cozy spot with perfect food.

Went here for dine out Price point isn't good but what can…read moreyou expect nowadays for $55? Steak size is a little bit small but overall a good experience Will have to compare with Au comptoir to have a more accurate comparison

This was already my 3rd time came here for this confit duck meat salad and I keep coming back…read more As always, the servers are polite, welcoming and good sense of humour. They like to make customers smile. Without a long wait my group of 3 got the table. The table was cleaned properly. It didn't take a long wait to order. The duck salad has a rich mix of fresh of assorted seasonal salad veggies, pouched eggs and of course the duck meat. The duck oil elevated the dish and made every bite full of enjoyment. No doubt it is a must try for this season.

This might be the best French restaurant in the city. Absolutely loved the vercingeto salad. The…read morepotato fritters that came with the steak was absolutely incredible - just creamy, crispy, melt in your mouth. The duck breast was the best thing I've ever eaten. The sauce paired so perfectly with it and the meat was thick cut and really juicy. The service was amazing, they are very attentive and helpful and made the experience feel like 5 stars. I definitely will return to Au Comptoir for their next menu rotation!

Everything is excellent, the service, food and ambience. Definitely on the pricier side, but unlike…read moreother restaurants in the price range or above, this is worth every penny.

Service was lovely at le Crocodile and the ambience with the tree in the centre felt pretty and…read moreelegant. For appetizers we got fresh baguette with the tastiest butter, and a duck terrine with grape and apricot jam. Was expecting the terrine to be more layered but it was still yummy with the milk bread. We also got the roasted frog legs and garlic escargot. The escargot was decent but did not stand out. I think the roasted frog legs was one of the best I've had. For our mains, got the veal medallion and the duck breast. I enjoyed how tender the duck breast was and that it paired well with the fruity puree. The veal was savoury and not the most tender but was still good.

Another French bistro we recently tried. Didn't realize how we missed this place for so long but…read moreglad we dropped by. The dishes were simple and classic but I think they were nicely executed. Mussels were fresh and the cream sauce was not oily. Duck confit with lentils are classic pairing but done well. Duck was not salty. French fries seasoned well. The star was the pomme dauphine, hot, rich, cheesy but not heavy. French cooking done well. Treated ourselves with a lemon tart but it was not what we imagined. This was more of a family style tart with great pastry, set cream, and poached pears. The flavours and textures were amazing and balanced. Glad we splurged on the dessert.

In it's former incarnation, it was known as the Gramercy Grill. I went there on several occasions…read moreand was reasonably pleased with service, food and atmosphere. It has been reborn as a French Brasserie in recent years, and I've finally left my private confines and took a stroll over. I guess it was about time. I sampled a bunch of things. See my pics. No disappointment in anything that was consumed. Notice anything missing in the pic? No ketchup. For the French experience! The servers are Francophones. I really like the interior design.