Came here for a birthday dinner and I'd highly recommend this place for special occasions. Our…read morewaiter was very friendly and made sure to check in with our table throughout the meal. The place was also very well decorated and looked upscale. We were seated on the upper floor and got a nice view of the entire restaurant. As for the food, the duck poutine was so good! I'd come back here just for the duck poutine. Everything was well made and at the end of our meal, the waiter surprised us with a lovely dessert plate for the birthday celebration.

We were so impressed. We were lucky to be seated on a Saturday evening without reservation…read more(although I DO recommend you make one.) The Happy Hour truly is the best anywhere! This was 6 months ago and I still remember our time here fondly and look forward to returning. We scarfed down the shrimp Provençal and mussels. The Empress Club is a treat for the senses - looks, smells and tastes delicious. The duck poutine is out of this world. You do need to have self-control and patience. Don't dig in right when it is served. Give the fries a chance to soak up the juicy gravy. Trust me, waaaait! It's hands down the best poutine. The cheese is a secret blend. Delectable! The service is top notch. Again, we look forward to returning.

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.

Excellent! Food was incredible: good service. Double check the timing, hours are limited.read more

Excellent brunch place kind of hidden away on a side road. Can't believe haven't been here…read morebefore. I ordered the Cassoulet. It is a skillet with melted cheese and beans, two poached eggs, potatoes and many kinds of meat : - weisswurst - love it, very German and very soft - Lardon bacon. Fatty striped - the texture is amazing - other soft fatty pork - traditional American style bacon The mix of everything is great. Everyone else loved their meal as well. Would definitely come back.

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

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.

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!

The ingredients are very fresh, which you can feel from the first bite, which makes the whole meal…read moreeven more enjoyable.

Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie has had a refresh that's for sure. I like the new chairs with the…read morecushions that give a nod to crocodile skin aesthetics along with the warm golden tones and the beautiful semi-private seating nook. The front of the house/bar area seems to be more vibrant colours with the bright pop of red which ties into the rugs in the main dining area. I'd probably remove the second rug but if I had to guess, I'd say red may be Feenie's favourite colour as it is a touch out of place. With Michelin stars making their debut in Vancouver only a few years ago, it seems that perhaps Le Crocodile may be gunning for a star as much of the Lower Mainland seems to be. The level of service is excellent; friendly and speedy, everything you could ever want. The food is elevated but has more non-french or fusion themes going on than before. The foie gras terrine topped with cherries is the perfect combo of sweet and creamy; the brioche really brings it home. The French onion soup is gooey and rich with depth of flavour however the cheese had a bit too much of a smoky burnt taste as opposed to a charred broil. The dover sole was perfectly de-boned at table side and my mouth was watering while watching. It could've used a touch more seasoning but other than that the sides made it so elegantly French that it brought tears to my eyes. I could have done with a touch less beurre blanc as it was almost on the verge of drowning the beautiful dover sole. The presentation of Le Crocodile's dishes are truly Michelin level. I thoroughly enjoyed the medium-rare veal with what seemed to be home-made pasta and the sauce that raised it to the next level. Desserts were great and although the mini chocolates at the end are no longer in a crocodile shape they do have a decorative gold crocodile made by no other than Thomas Haas which brings in the local vibes. There were tiny things such as the scratched bread plates, the loose tea on the tea pot lid, and a small fibre in the menu which are going to be the very difference between staying at this high level and gaining a star that will need to have more attention to detail. With all that said, I'd still recommend anyone who loves French cuisine to make sure to stop by this spot.