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Located in downtown with public parking lot across the street and public transportation with a few blocks away. I made a reservation to avoid wait time. Upon arrival the hostess took our coats and seated us within a few minutes. The restaurant were clouded despite being a weekday. We ordered som fried frog legs as appetizers and main courses to share (mussels and fries, bouef bourgeoning, duck, and filet). Everything was delicious and worth the price as an occasional meal.
I have been coming here regularly for years, even during its pre-Tableau days. The food here is generally good to great, the service is always warm yet professional. The ambience is anywhere from quiet to lively, depending on the day and time. They have an excellent cocktail bar and a very good selection of wines. Their happy hour used to be one of the best values in the city, but sadly, the pricing is no longer what you would call a "deal" - but that just reflects the reality of today's economy, and quite frankly, I'd much rather pay more to get the high quality of food, drinks and service you get here. This last visit, I had their frog legs (this is an easy beginner dish for anyone curious but feeling leery - really, it's like the most tender, tiny chicken wings) and steak tartar. Plus some wines... an excellent way to spend a couple of hours reading my book.
It's cozy with really good service. We ordered: * Steak tartare: flavorful, but the chips alongside made it a bit heavy for midday. * Foie gras Monte Cristo: rich, smooth and fun, though pairing it with the French toast (plus the chips from tartare) had us feeling a little weighed down. * Duck confit: tender and savory, easily one of the standouts among all the dishes we had. * Steak: * Crème brûlée Definitely not the lightest lunch, but worth it for the cozy bistro vibes, great flavors, and amazing service.
An off night at Tableau. One person's orders all came out while I sat on my duff waiting for my food to be 'fired'. Le burger was salty as the Aral Sea and the mushroom toast was super hard to cut (I suggest they remove the crust to fix this problem). I loved the old martini menu where they sourced the martini recipes - but they got rid of that - SAD. Scallops w/ Bone marrow croquette was fun and different.
The ambience is wonderful inside. The burger was just ok. The service was slow. Overall not bad but maybe it was too busy during lunch hour. The espresso martini was delightful.
Food and service were amazing! I was in town for work and wanted to treat myself to a nice meal and this was absolutely the spot. Wine was great and the steak frites were awesome. I sat at the bar and was checked in on frequently.
Food 4 Service 3 Ambiance 4 It's busy on Monday night dinner. Slow dinner service. The mussels and clams are lurk warm when they arrive the table and the waitress has offered to replace / warm them up. The rib eye steak is nicely cooked as medium rare. Good flavour. It comes with a small green salad. Overall the food is good however the service can be improved - eg refiling water on a more timely basis. I'm willing to give it another try and see if they can offer a more welcoming experience.
I love the ambiance, menu, most service aspects and the vibes of this place overall. Even on a weekday lunchtime, this place is packed to the brim so I'd definitely recommend snagging a reservation no matter what time of the day/day of the week it is. I thoroughly enjoyed the rich duck breast dish but thought the foie gras could have been more creamy and had a more elegant bread placed on the plate. The presentation of the beef bourguignon was on point and a true stunner but I believe the dish is incorrectly named. I'd deem it more as a rich short rib dish with veggies on a plate of mash. The French onion soup also was visually stunning and delicious but could have used more depth and richness to it as it was a bit on the bland side and was riding on the coattails of the cheese to be the hero to make it super delicious. Overall, service was fantastic by the super friendly hostess, accommodating manager and great bartenders; there was a bit of a mishap with one of the bartenders but was easily recovered by the rest of the staff's all star service. You want to make sure to hit up tableau for a grade A city lunch!
I really enjoyed my brunch experience at this fine establishment. The staff were very kind and went above and beyond. It helps when everyone is patient and accommodating. Our server Alex went above and beyond. There were 7 of us and she was fantastic catering to us all. Let's start with the drinks. The three of us had a pitcher of mimosas, which was nice and refreshing. The coffee was great as I had a late night and needed an abundant amount. Also, tried the espresso martini, which had a perfect amount of kick and sweetness. The food was flavourful and had a beautiful presentation. I tried half of the benny bacon jam and the burger with fries. I love how the bennies come with the Pomme Anna and recommend it. The burger was also well made and the garlic aioli was a nice touch. As for dessert, I tried the banana bread pudding and it was fantastic as there was enough for us all to try it. Thank you to Tableau for making my birthday brunch epic-- especially for a group of 7! I will come back for sure and recommend it to those who enjoy a French brunch!
Wow, wow, wow! What a deliciously decadent meal. The entire table agreed that it was one of our top 5 meals we've ever had together! We ordered (and DEMOLISHED): the Eiffel Tower, Brussel sprouts, Niçoise salad, Cesar salad, Mussels, Le Burger, and the 18oz Cowboy Ribeye. Everything was well-executed, excellent, and flavorful. Le burger and Brussels were a bit over-salted but nevertheless, still so so good. Out of everything, that dang Eiffel Tower & the cowboy ribeye were my personal favorites! Desserts we did one of each of the Riz Au Lait (tart & creamy), Profitéroles (pretty classic, can't go wrong), Vanilla Crème Brûlée (my personal fav, it was SO good), Gâteau de Crêpes (very nice), and the special which I can't recall the name but it was coffee ice cream with something chocolatey with peanuts on top (really good). For Le Martinis, we tried: Le Vesper, Le Bloody Tini, Le Cosmo, Le Dirty, & Le Martiner - all very scrumptious and dangerous! Try the Bloody Tini paired with some oysters! Our server was attentive, memorable, and more than willing to customize our experience with suggestions & recommendations. Bar & food runners + bussers were on top of it as well. Thanks for an overall great experience. We'll be back!
Came here for brunch and had a wonderful experience here. Everything we had here tasted amazing! I will definitely come back to try other dishes. Our waitress was so lovely and very attentive, despite it being a busy father's day.
Tableau is a nice, traditional French bistro with a classic menu. We went for Sunday brunch, and the menu is fairly egg-centric, as you would expect. I had the Lyonnaise salad, which was topped with two poached eggs, lardons, and the addition of crispy duck confit. It was good, although the confit was pretty chewy. My companion had the French onion soup, which was classic in all respects. Nicely done. We started with the smoked fish dip, which was fine, but a bit odd. It was a rather low-brow presentation of a scoop on a plate accompanied by a half dozen saltine crackers and, inexplicably, an order of french fries. My favorite item was Le Vesper cocktail. Their version is prepared with Citadelle gin, one of my favorites. It was perfect.
Another wonderful time at Tableau over New Year's Eve and their special menu. The staff made it very festive, starting us off with a complimentary glass of champagne--yes please--as well as hats, tiaras and other swag. I had the pate en croute, the cured scallops and the fish. All were delicious, though I thought the fish had a lot of greens and green sauce (I might have pulled back on the amount of both). Dessert was the Bete Noire--a super rich chocolate peanut butter confection. Delicious though I was too full to finish it! They were running discounts on their champagne by the bottle which was a nice touch. It was after all NYE... The DJ they brought in at 9:00 PM played perfect upbeat dance music. I would have loved to have had her even earlier in the evening as it was a fun atmosphere. Great food, charming service and a fun way to ring in 2026. We'll return soon. read more
It's a solid French spot in Vancouver. Great for special occasions and date nights. It is on the pricier side. I shared some mains and appetizers with some friends. We got the - crispy frog legs $20 - canard $45 -bœuf bourguignon $42 -mussels & baguette $32 -beef tenderloin $49 My fave was between the canard and bœuf bourguignon! Both seasoned well and tender to bite into. Loved the sauce. Service was a little slow that evening but it was quite busy. read more
Located in downtown with public parking lot across the street and public transportation with a few blocks away. I made a reservation to avoid wait time. Upon arrival the hostess took our coats and seated us within a few minutes. The restaurant were clouded despite being a weekday. We ordered som fried frog legs as appetizers and main courses to share (mussels and fries, bouef bourgeoning, duck, and filet). Everything was delicious and worth the price as an occasional meal. read more
11 months ago
I have been coming here regularly for years, even during its pre-Tableau days. The food here is generally good to great, the service is always warm yet professional. The ambience is anywhere from quiet to lively, depending on the day and time. They have an excellent cocktail bar and a very good selection of wines. Their happy hour used to be one of the best values in the city, but sadly, the pricing is no longer what you would call a "deal" - but that just reflects the reality of today's economy, and quite frankly, I'd much rather pay more to get the high quality of food, drinks and service you get here. This last visit, I had their frog legs (this is an easy beginner dish for anyone curious but feeling leery - really, it's like the most tender, tiny chicken wings) and steak tartar. Plus some wines... an excellent way to spend a couple of hours reading my book. read more
2 months ago
Where do I start? This is one of the only places that you can order a hamburger wear or medium rare under the laws. The retro cocktails are spectacular. The bartender and servers remember you even if you haven't been there for months. The menu is classic.. GO! read more
It's cozy with really good service. We ordered: * Steak tartare: flavorful, but the chips alongside made it a bit heavy for midday. * Foie gras Monte Cristo: rich, smooth and fun, though pairing it with the French toast (plus the chips from tartare) had us feeling a little weighed down. * Duck confit: tender and savory, easily one of the standouts among all the dishes we had. * Steak: * Crème brûlée Definitely not the lightest lunch, but worth it for the cozy bistro vibes, great flavors, and amazing service. read more
An off night at Tableau. One person's orders all came out while I sat on my duff waiting for my food to be 'fired'. Le burger was salty as the Aral Sea and the mushroom toast was super hard to cut (I suggest they remove the crust to fix this problem). I loved the old martini menu where they sourced the martini recipes - but they got rid of that - SAD. Scallops w/ Bone marrow croquette was fun and different. read more
3 months ago
Food and service were amazing! I was in town for work and wanted to treat myself to a nice meal and this was absolutely the spot. Wine was great and the steak frites were awesome. I sat at the bar and was checked in on frequently. read more
Food 4 Service 3 Ambiance 4 It's busy on Monday night dinner. Slow dinner service. The mussels and clams are lurk warm when they arrive the table and the waitress has offered to replace / warm them up. The rib eye steak is nicely cooked as medium rare. Good flavour. It comes with a small green salad. Overall the food is good however the service can be improved - eg refiling water on a more timely basis. I'm willing to give it another try and see if they can offer a more welcoming experience. read more
I love the ambiance, menu, most service aspects and the vibes of this place overall. Even on a weekday lunchtime, this place is packed to the brim so I'd definitely recommend snagging a reservation no matter what time of the day/day of the week it is. I thoroughly enjoyed the rich duck breast dish but thought the foie gras could have been more creamy and had a more elegant bread placed on the plate. The presentation of the beef bourguignon was on point and a true stunner but I believe the dish is incorrectly named. I'd deem it more as a rich short rib dish with veggies on a plate of mash. The French onion soup also was visually stunning and delicious but could have used more depth and richness to it as it was a bit on the bland side and was riding on the coattails of the cheese to be the hero to make it super delicious. Overall, service was fantastic by the super friendly hostess, accommodating manager and great bartenders; there was a bit of a mishap with one of the bartenders but was easily recovered by the rest of the staff's all star service. You want to make sure to hit up tableau for a grade A city lunch! read more
I really enjoyed my brunch experience at this fine establishment. The staff were very kind and went above and beyond. It helps when everyone is patient and accommodating. Our server Alex went above and beyond. There were 7 of us and she was fantastic catering to us all. Let's start with the drinks. The three of us had a pitcher of mimosas, which was nice and refreshing. The coffee was great as I had a late night and needed an abundant amount. Also, tried the espresso martini, which had a perfect amount of kick and sweetness. The food was flavourful and had a beautiful presentation. I tried half of the benny bacon jam and the burger with fries. I love how the bennies come with the Pomme Anna and recommend it. The burger was also well made and the garlic aioli was a nice touch. As for dessert, I tried the banana bread pudding and it was fantastic as there was enough for us all to try it. Thank you to Tableau for making my birthday brunch epic-- especially for a group of 7! I will come back for sure and recommend it to those who enjoy a French brunch! read more
7 months ago
Wow, wow, wow! What a deliciously decadent meal. The entire table agreed that it was one of our top 5 meals we've ever had together! We ordered (and DEMOLISHED): the Eiffel Tower, Brussel sprouts, Niçoise salad, Cesar salad, Mussels, Le Burger, and the 18oz Cowboy Ribeye. Everything was well-executed, excellent, and flavorful. Le burger and Brussels were a bit over-salted but nevertheless, still so so good. Out of everything, that dang Eiffel Tower & the cowboy ribeye were my personal favorites! Desserts we did one of each of the Riz Au Lait (tart & creamy), Profitéroles (pretty classic, can't go wrong), Vanilla Crème Brûlée (my personal fav, it was SO good), Gâteau de Crêpes (very nice), and the special which I can't recall the name but it was coffee ice cream with something chocolatey with peanuts on top (really good). For Le Martinis, we tried: Le Vesper, Le Bloody Tini, Le Cosmo, Le Dirty, & Le Martiner - all very scrumptious and dangerous! Try the Bloody Tini paired with some oysters! Our server was attentive, memorable, and more than willing to customize our experience with suggestions & recommendations. Bar & food runners + bussers were on top of it as well. Thanks for an overall great experience. We'll be back! read more
Came here for brunch and had a wonderful experience here. Everything we had here tasted amazing! I will definitely come back to try other dishes. Our waitress was so lovely and very attentive, despite it being a busy father's day. read more
2 months ago
Tableau is a nice, traditional French bistro with a classic menu. We went for Sunday brunch, and the menu is fairly egg-centric, as you would expect. I had the Lyonnaise salad, which was topped with two poached eggs, lardons, and the addition of crispy duck confit. It was good, although the confit was pretty chewy. My companion had the French onion soup, which was classic in all respects. Nicely done. We started with the smoked fish dip, which was fine, but a bit odd. It was a rather low-brow presentation of a scoop on a plate accompanied by a half dozen saltine crackers and, inexplicably, an order of french fries. My favorite item was Le Vesper cocktail. Their version is prepared with Citadelle gin, one of my favorites. It was perfect. read more
2 years ago
We started our day at this French Bistro because we staying at a neighboring hotel. I am glad we did. I had the Omelette and it was delicious. The coffee was wonderful too. I wish we would have had time to return. Don't miss this spot if you are in town. read more
Tableau is a French Canadian restaurant with a brunch menu that can rival some of the greats of Montreal. The dishes are both delicious and beautifully presented, with service that feels personal and attentive, like those you can find in michelin starred fine dining. I ordered the foie gras monte cristo, and i was surprised by how different it looks; from the elevated presentation, you can tell it's not your typical brunch. The taste is very good with each ingredient adding to the stronger flavour of the foie gras. Usually this combination would seem extremely heavy, but the way it's cooked at tableau feels just right, and leaves you wanting for more. I tried my friend's dishes and they were all very good, and tasted quite pleasantly unique. The clams and mussles however, were a bit of a miss, as they didnt have that fleshly caught taste that you could find in this region. Overall, i would recommend tableau to anyone who wants to try fresh food without breaking the bank. For the cost, this restaurant is very high value. read more
Complete five stars. This was a great "hotel" restaurant. "Hotel" is in quotes bc while it serves the incredible Loden hotel(see my review for that), this cute French bistro seemed more like a cross between the neighborhood hangout and a place where the suits meet over lunch and drinks to broker deals. While small and reservations are helpful (especially during weekday lunch time) we were able to walk in for both breakfast and lunch. The place is decor with a lot of wood and numerous black and white pictures capturing sights and people of France adorn the walls. Breakfast was quiet with a few hotel guests and some locals but lunch was boisterous with nearly all tables filled, most the local business crowds based on the fancy suit attire. Breakfast: We both ordered the avocado toast plus a side of the pommes Anna (layered potato) which was ridiculously good for potatoes lol. Lunch: Started off with a nice sour beer We had the Brussels sprouts, French onion soup, and the Coq au vin which comes with a potato purée. Everything especially the Coq au vin was delicious! Service was fantastic which was especially impressive during a very busy lunchtime. Friendly. Attentive. One miscue was the Brussels Sprouts came out several after everything else but our server sincerely apologized and removed the charge from the bill so no gripe there. Highly recommended! read more
7 months ago
I came around 8pm on a Saturday and was able to be seated immediately. The restaurant is dark and a bit loud. Our waiter was very attentive and did frequent check ins. Demi baguette: the bread was fine. The roasted yeast butter has a very toasty flavor--almost burnt taste. French onion soup: super cheesy. There was more cheese than I thought and it wasn't for me. The soup is salty too. Le burger: the burger was fine. The fries were super short. It was like we had leftover fries or bottom of the bag type. Overall, the food was below average for me. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Great staff, ambiance is so nice and dark, menu is so good! Steak frites was delicious and the Niçoise salad was one of the top I've had. The tuna was so tender and flavorful. Wish we had room for dessert. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
One of my friends wanted some french food while we were in town. We went to this place as a last minute change in plan and it was last regular dinner time. We were all pleasantly surprised. The waiter welcomed us with a complimentary choice of alcoholic or non alcoholic beverage. At first we were a bit confused because some of didn't want to order alcohol but it was a free chocks. The alcoholic beverage was a sweeter plum wine and the non alcoholic was a citrus twist with sparkling soda. This was so refreshing from the heat of the summer. Since it was hot. we diced to share the Eiffel Tower which included a great combination of appetizers and we added on the Foie Gras. The oysters and crab was fresh with 2 different sauces. The stand out dishes: the roasted bone marrow tender oily flavorful and easily spreadable on the fresh baguette. The steak tartare had a fresh with a bit more chew but still tender, and the geoduck parfait was zesty, light, and crisp and wish we had more of that to share. I'm not usually a liver fan but this was one of the best foie gras I have had. This was seared and had some maple syrup drizzled over it which at first you don't think it will combine well bit with the breading beneath it and the other seasonings it was a delightful combination with not being too heavy. The service was classy and did not rush even though last call came and went. I would love to go back the next time I am in town again to try other dishes. read more
Some local friends brought us here for our visit. We had duck pate, steak tartare, poutine, and duck. Everything was super tasty! The best was the tequila based cocktail with salty cilantro foam. As a cocktail lover, I found this drink to be awesome! read more
4 years ago
We came on a Sunday morning for brunch. We had the steak tartare, smoked Salmond eggs benedict and crepe Suzette. The steak tartare was on the smaller side but the beef was very tender and flavourful. I liked the crispy chips that came with it. It went with the tartare perfectly but I ran out of tartare before I could finish the chips. The salmon Benedict was not bad. The potatoes were well made. Very crispy and went well with the aoili. The English muffin on the bottom was hard to cut through which was the only fault with this dish. The crepe Suzette was the highlight of the meal. They light it at the table so the fire show is a show stopper. The crepe itself was very buttery and soft. You can taste the alcohol flavour but it isn't butter. Theres a salty. aftertaste from the butter and it really completes the dish along with a hint of orange rind. Our server was super friendly and nice. She was very relatable and honest about everything. Would definitely go back to try the creme puffs and other items on the menu. read more
Amazing French bistro connected to an amazing hotel. Very upscale ambience for a cozy bistro. Food was excellent. We had the bone marrow with beef tartare for starters, and I had the lamb shank for my main course, which was incredibly tender. The lady friend had the seafood bouillabaisse dish. Above all else, the service was outstanding. From the hotel front desk who escorted us to the host and the waitress that took care of us, everyone set a good example for what the gold standard in clientele service should be. I'll be sure to come back to this hotel and this quaint little French bistro next time I'm in town. read more
6 months ago
Amazing spot for dinner - cute charming French spot! Service was excellent and attentive. We enjoyed the cocktails and all the food. We shared the steak tartare and frites. Steak tartare was tasty with great texture and came with nice thick chips. As for mains, I got the 8oz NY strip loin. Came with fries but I wish it came with some greens. My friend got the canard and the duck breast was cooked beautifully. We shared a dessert and it was delicious and not too sweet. read more
2 years ago
Fantastic food! Everything we ordered tasted amazing, so quality across the menu is consistent. I highly recommend starting with the foie gras. It comes with soft bread that tastes like french toast after drizzling maple syrup on top. It's definitely a bite I'd come back for. We had the NY Striploin Steak Frites and Duck Breast from the mains. Both were delicious, and the fries were thick and crispy. Dessert is skippable, the chocolate cake was too sweet for my liking. In terms of ambiance, it's not very loud, which is good for talking, and I also love the portraits and mirrors along the wall! read more
3 years ago
Thoroughly enjoyed the light breakfast here. The soft egg was cooked perfectly and the Avocado was plentiful. The hubby's omelet was perfect read more
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