I say potato, you say po-tah-to, I will take it any way as it is so versatile. If I find myself in Canada, poutine is a must. Although there are many variations with different toppings these days, just like poke, my favorite way is still the classic Quebecoise poutine just loaded with squeaky curds and gravy. The large is enough for two to share, unless you plan on making it your entire meal which I wouldn't judge especially since you can't find ones with the squeaky curds back in the US. read more

L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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I haven't had poutine since moving from Detroit a year ago. Seeing a place named "L'Authentique" - well, it has to be good right? This restaurant is essentially a small shack on the waterfront level with some outdoor picnic table seating. It's conveniently located next to a large pay lot, so there's plenty of parking. When we stopped by after driving off the ferry on a Friday evening, it was relatively quiet and we were able to place our order with only one party ahead. Since the fries are freshly fried, it took a couple of minutes to assemble. Classic Poutine, Large ($15 CAD) - As a classic poutine, this is a pretty simple dish. The fries are clearly fresh cut, with even a little potato heel in the mix. They are cleanly double fried, allowing the requisite tenderness on the interior combined with the crisp exterior, even holding up to the gravy poured over the top. The gravy is pretty standard. It seems to be from a powdered base, so it's mainly there to contribute sodium rather than any robust beefy or vegetal flavors. They add a ton of cheese curds on top, enough to cover the entire surface of the metal tray the poutine comes in. The curds are fresh, milky tasting, and fabulously squeaky. They are still distinct with some substance instead of being melted into a puddle from the hot gravy. (4/5) While I can't really compare L'Authentique to anything in Montreal (seeing that I've never visited), I thought it was pretty good. It's clearly good enough to satisfy my poutine craving at least! Washrooms - No public ones, but if it's not too busy, the staff allows customers to use the staff washroom. read more

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My first tome eating Poutine I was not disappointed. Very good flavor. I checked Yelp for best rating before going here Service was fast and friendly I would have like a little more gravy as like my fries very wet. Overall very good read more

My first time having poutine and I was pleasantly surprised! It's delicious and the staff members were very friendly and answered all of our newbie questions. Our group was happy and full. Such a fun treat! read more

i ordered my poutine over the phone because i was on a time limit and needed to grab it quickly. it was made very quickly and it smelled amazing before i could even peek into my bag. i thought the price was pretty steep until i opened my box and realized it was packed to the brim. as a first time poutine-tryer, i have never had this flavor before. i love the melty cheese and the addition of ham. unfortunately, i didn't get to eat it while it was fresh, so i can't give a completely accurate review of the texture, but i still enjoyed it a lot. read more

L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers - montreal poutine - Burgers Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Got the classic poutine (finally!) And it was amazing. The cheese curd didn't melt though that's OK. Fries were hot, gravy less hot, overall scrumptious! This restaurant looked like it was literally added on to the side of a building, hidden a bit. The service was amazing! Real good folks here and looking forward to my next visit in Victoria, BC, Canada (for now). Extremely happy with the look and feel of the rustic benches that are in a covered alcove yet open to the weather. With the view of the bay and warm weather it felt really nice. What a fantastic place! read more

We just shared a Poutine review. Bookmarked this as a possibility for a snack while in Victoria for the day on a cruise stop. My wife noticed it listed as a food truck. It a little more permanent than that. It's down at dock level underneath a popular restaurant. They had about ten outdoor tables and benches about a 100 yards from the water. Not a great view but nice exposure to the beautiful late September day. Very Friendly young lady took our order. She explained what Montreal Smoked meat was and added that to our large order. Requested well done fries. The meat was amazing. The curds chewy and gooey. The well flavored brown gravy was hot and cold. Not sure if it was the weather or perhaps cheese creating the difference. Fries were pretty crispy. Overall we enjoyed our taste of Canada spuds. read more

L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers - Poutine w/ Montreal Smoked Meat - Burgers Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Good, but not that great IMO for Canada. We had the Montreal Poutine. It was good, but the fries themselves were meh. read more

L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers - Montreal Poutine - Burgers Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Yay! Finally a poutine that isn't stupid salty and so fresh and flavorful! Service was pleasant and quick. Easy downtown location on the wharf and wee birds politely waiting for remnants after people left. Lots of locals waiting on their lunch. The most pillowy cheese burger I've ever eaten, ordered as listed. The curds aren't as salty as the ones we've had elsewhere (and bought at Costco) and the fries were fresh and hot, even a random steak fry made an appearance! One of my favorite Canadian poutines for sure! read more

L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers - Cheeseburger-YES - Burgers Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Great poutine and burgers place in Victoria. We tried their spicy poutine and boy tht was amazing. Usually not a fan of banana peppers but they just elevated the flvors of this poutine. We loved their poutine so much that we stopped by twice during our recent trip there. Service is quick. They have a few tables to sit and enjoy your burger or poutine. Highly recommend this spot. read more

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This place was super cool. The guys taking our order was very funny, friendly and welcoming. Eating area was clean and inviting. I got the classic poutine and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Soooo good! I'm from the states and brought guys who had never had poutine. They had the Montreal poutine and immediately fell in love. Don't go anywhere else EVER! By the way I got a large an am stuffed! read more

L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers - Large Classic Poutine - Burgers Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

This poutine is acceptable for the non-canadian that just wants a decent poutine. So don't be commenting on the squeaky cheese curds or the fries should be a little crisper on the outside and soft on the inside. Ignoring all that, honestly, this hits the spot. The service is quite fast and the poutine is quite good for an untrained poutine palette! read more

It's been a long while since I've enjoyed poutine and having an opportunity to going to Canada AND enjoying one was ideal. This spot is a walk up window in the wharf district, with some outside seating. Simple filling meal and original poutine and a burger poutine were ordered. Both were solid choices. Keep serving up read more

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Poutine by the water in the heart of Victoria!! What more can you ask for?! Staff were super helpful, outdoor bench seating right near the marina/whale watching venue. Easy walk from the parliament buildings. read more

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So why WOULFN'T you eat Poutine on Canada Day, eh? I was so excited to see they opened at 11! According to my app it was a 10 minute walk from where we were, and it was 10:57. Hurry!! We were about the 3rd customer of the day (fresh oil!) and, although the burgers were highly recommended, we were here for one thing only!! Now I have to admit there was some fear and trepidation on my hubby's part. He'd never had poutine before and he was afraid it was going to be a dish worse than biscuits and gravy. But he was pleasantly surprised! Fries were fairly crispy (but really small), the gravy was tasty and just proportioned right, cheese curds were very fresh and just getting melty. BUT the true glory came in the form of the smoked meat on top. We had ordered the Montreal and I was so glad we did!! Oh Canada, that was amazing. So flavorful, so tender... next time I'll ask for a double dose of it. The server was super friendly and our food was cooked to order and delivered to our table on the little outside patio. All in all, I'd say it was a worthy breakfast and a great start to our 'food crawl' for the day!! read more

L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers - Montreal Poutine...small order - Burgers Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

In the area and wanted a quick lunch, so we got 2 burgers and split a regular poutine. The burgers were cooked well and were pretty tasty. The poutine was good, too. I'm no expert, but the fries were fresh and there was enough gravy and cheese that was evenly distributed. read more

*Not about the food* review because they're not open during the winter, finding out from the restaurant above their location if you're visiting the waterfront location: If they have winter schedule, needs to be reflected on here too. Parking was a situation, and the maps doesn't shows there's a lot next to the place so be aware, if you're visiting from somewhere else. Looked around and couldn't find the place for starters (It's downstairs on the left side of the main building, sign was hard to spot) before I was aware of the seasonally hours, shows as a #1 recommended spot but they're closed. Even tried calling to verify this and the answering machine stated the same at the time of writing this review (12/28/24). read more

The location is at the end of a parking lot, on the bottom part of a building. The employee was very kind when they took our order. We ordered the Montréal Poutine, and it was delicious! The fries was crispy, and the cheese curds melts. I definitely got my poutine craving fulfilled! read more

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Love the pure Canadiana food truck vibe. I am from Eastern Ontario and chip trucks are a regular feature on the landscape. Poutine gravy and fries are true to form. Got my stamp of approval! Burgers are nice and moist. Look out 5 Guys you got competition. Glad we can get poutine that is its true form and taste here in the west coast read more

No trip to Canada for me is complete without some poutine. We opted for the traditional poutine, which came out piping out and delicious! The gravy was flavorful, and the fries were great. It definitely hit the spot on a lovely afternoon. read more

Local to Langford but I was born and raised in Montreal and this poutine is as good as it gets outside of Quebec.

Was in Victoria for Christmas and found this gem. We had the classic poutine and it was delicious. The fries were cooked crispy, which I like best so the whole thing doesn't go soggy. Next time we are in Victoria we will definitely go again! Great food and a great little restaurant space. read more

So delicious. Also, the staff were super friendly. Like the variety of selections. Nice that it is right on the waterfront. Nice covered patio as well. read more

Never had Poutine so I decided to try it out. I think it's an acquired taste but I ate it but prefer the plain fries. They double fry their french fries so they're very tasty. Burgers were good too with a smash texture and carlmelized. I had the bacon mushroom and it was tasty. Order at the window and eat in the patio. We enjoyed our meal. read more

After some time kayaking this was a great way to refuel & chat about our adventure. Outside picnic tables. No bathroom.

We were only in Victoria for a few hours, but trying poutine for the first time was a must. Thank you Yelp for making this place easy to find with great reviews! It was about a 25 minute walk from the cruise port. They have a walk-up window to place your order and a few tables outdoor overlooking the water. The staff was friendly. The service was very quick - and they were busy! The food was amazing!! The burger was more of a smash burger, super juicy but not greasy. The poutine was beyond delicious. The gravy was perfect, flavorful and not too salty. The fresh cut fries were crispy and cooked perfectly. The cheese curds added the perfect amount of flavor without being overpowering. Five stars all around! read more

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I was craving for authentic poutine and decided to try this restaurant based on local recommendations. I ordered the vegan poutine, which did not disappoint! The flavours were delicious, and it was very comforting. It reminded me of the excellent poutine I had in Montreal. The atmosphere was made more enjoyable by the big picnic tables, and the view of the harbour. In addition, the service was great! I appreciate that they are passionate about poutine, and do it right!! I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious poutine. We shall return! read more

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For all you cruisers coming into Canada for just the evening... This is a must. You must have poutine when you are in Canada and this is the place. Very casual, easy to find and delicious beyond words. Menu has everything you need for authentic Canadian comfort food. read more

L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers - Classic Poutine- Large is plenty for 2 - Burgers Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Phillipe was great! Friendly and professional. Best poutine in town right by the water :) read more

Stopped off here after a long day. Staff were so friendly and they had delicious burgers. We ordered baked potato poutine also and they were so good. Keep in mind that there is no i door seating: you order at a window and take the food to go OR they have outdoor seating. It was a chilly day, but had no issues sitting outside. If we're ever back in Victoria, we'd stop by here again. read more

A true hole in the wall! My family and I were so lost trying to find this spot, but the staff were so kind in directing us over the phone. Funny enough, we just needed to turn around because it was right behind where we were standing LOL. We had one afternoon in Victoria and poutine was a must try on our list. L'Authentique's poutine did not disappoint, but the true star of the show for me was the shroom burger! My stomach is growling just thinking about it. A convenient spot to grab some quick food by the water and enjoy the view! read more

My daughter wanted to try poutine during our visit to Victoria Island, British Columbia. Super friendly staff, delicious food, nice view of the wharf. read more

L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers - Eating poutine on their outdoor patio - Burgers Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Good food at fair prices. Fast and friendly staff. No indoor seating but you can outside on benches to eat by the water.

We stopped by here for some poutine after walking around the city and really enjoyed it. The fries were extremely fresh and hot (perfect for a chilly day) and the gravy and cheese curds were good too. They also offer vegan and vegetarian options! We didn't try them but nice to know they offer that read more

The food and service was pretty great! They forgot at first admit my drink but they were low staffed so I don't hold it against them! They got it in and rang it up pretty quick though and were always making sure we got refills or needed anything else. read more

Customer service was magnificent. Everyone was polite and helpful. The Paris-trained chef was a delight and offered us much assistance when ordering. The food was phenomenal. My only regret is not leaving a bigger tip. read more

Great little spot near the water. They have a decent selection and I opted for the classic poutine. But more than the tasty food is the very friendly staff. For a tourist, this place was more than enough for me and I would definitely come back next time I'm visiting Victoria. read more

L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers - Classic poutine, cheese burger - Burgers Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Great food friendly staff. My first time trying poutine. I recommend the Méchant burger with poutine combo.

Very friendly and awesome food. We had the large size Burger Poutine and shared for the 2 of us. read more

L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Got there on a cold midday as the sun started peeking through the clouds. First time at the place and my eyes were drawn to the menu where it said meat on top of meat on top of a burger patty. Ask the lady taking my order how to say the name and she stain in a French accent méchant it means bad. As I got my order and i take that first bite steam came out and the flavour of what was to become an amazing burger experience. That was on "bad" burger. read more

L'Authentique Poutine and Burgers - Outdoor/Order Window - Burgers Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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