Top Best French Restaurants in West Vancouver

"Since 2007, Jules Bistro has been a local favorite for approachable French food. Born and raised in Dijon, France, owner and chef, Emmanuel Joinville, brings his skillful love of cooking to each dish he creates. After his apprenticeship and opening his own restaurant in Dijon, he ventured to Paris where he opened a small gastropub near the Eiffel Tower before moving to Vancouver and opening Jules Bistro."

"Tucked away deep in the heart of Gastown, this charming French Bistro is a must-visit for a cozy weekend brunch. At Jules the atmosphere is serene and pretty, and the service is fast, friendly and attentive. You can also choose to be seated inside, or enjoy the weather outdoors on their patio."

"One thing that makes French food so special is that it hangs on a delicate balance between class and comfort – This is exactly the experience anyone gets from Jules Bistro. Try out Jules Bistro’s popular canard confit."

"One of Vancouver’s most acclaimed restaurants, Le Crocodile blends traditional French cooking with innovative West Coast style. Chef Michel Jacob opened the restaurant upon his arrival in Vancouver, seeking to match and achieve the level of culinary standards and service of the finest restaurant in his hometown of Strasbourg, the three-star Michelin restaurant Au Crocodile. Thirty years later, with some of the original staff still there, Le Crocodile is at the top of the list for business people who want to impress a client, and generation after generation of families have passed through the restaurant’s doors."

"Le Crocodile was awarded Best French Restaurant in Where Magazine, The Four Diamond Award, and Top Fine French Restaurant in Vancouver Magazine, among others. Chef and owner Michel Jacob from Strasbourg brought his dreams of becoming a chef in Vancouver and opened a restaurant named Au Crocodile, his favourite facility in his hometown of France. Jacob’s goal was to match the level of distinction he had found in Au Crocodile, which he had achieved with a level of honor of consistency over the past thirty years."

"A post shared by 🐙仔 (@celine_wwwdi) on Jul 19, 2018 at 11:20pm PDT. One of Vancouver’s most upscale French restaurants, this elegant space serves classic French cuisine. Their menu has a little bit of everything, with fois-grais terrine, veal sweetbreads and grilled sable fish."

"Les Faux Bourgeois is a favorite among Vancouverites because the food is excellent, the atmosphere is warm, and the price is right. You don't have to spend a bundle to enjoy classic French cuisine in Vancouver, making this spot a perfect place to take a date. The dishes are ample in size and most mains are under $25."

"The food is excellent, the atmosphere is so cozy, and the price is right. Most mains are under $25 and the portion sizes are generous, so you won't leave here hungry. The menu features traditional French dishes like canard confit, mussels in white wine, coq au vin and steak frites."

"Take a trip to an excellent Parisian bistro by way of the city’s beachside Kitsilano neighborhood, where up-and-comer chef Dan McGee and team are whipping up French standards with B.C.’s finest produce. The stunning custom-made bar comes from France, and even the serving staff are mostly French, although with the happy addition of Canadian manners. With buttery croissants in the morning, gooey croque-monsieur at lunch, and juicy entrecôte-frites with a mouthwatering crisp char at dinner, anytime is a good time for Au Comptoir."

"If you have a love affair with Parisian cafes, Au Comptoir in Vancouver's Kitsilano doesn't disappoint. When the sun rises and you're feeling perfectly caffeinated, marinate over the breakfast menu. From simple options to the more involved, there are just enough items to make your decision a tough one."

"A post shared by Au Comptoir (@au_comptoir) on Nov 19, 2017 at 11:02am PST. Reserve a table for two at this Parisian spot for a night of romance. This is the place to savour a glass of fine wine as you tuck into French classics like cassoulet before sharing one of their house-made desserts."

"Bringing a taste of France into the heart of Vancouver, Bistro Absinthe is a family-owned and operated restaurant that focuses on flavorful French fare made from locally sourced ingredients. Designed and decorated in a French-bistro style, the 22-seater eatery is situated on the lively Commercial Drive and boasts a friendly and inviting ambiance. The bistro serves a prix-fixe menu that consists of three starters, three mains, and three desserts that changes daily, as well as an a la carte menu with dishes such as pan-seared scallops, slow-braised lamb shank and tuna tartare."

"Husband-and-wife team Cory (chef) and Juliana (front of house) Pearson opened Absinthe Bistro in Vancouver after falling in love with French cuisine while working at Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris. Choose from their seasonal fixed price or a la carte menus, and be sure to try one of their absinthe cocktails like the Naughty Fairy or the Absinthe Martini. Location: 1260 Commercial Dr."

"Where: At 1260 Commercial Drive, in the neighbourhood known as The Drive. The scene: It’s all about simplicity and flavoursome French food at this charming little bistro run by Vancouver-born Cory Pearson and his wife Julianna. The menu is clear-cut: three starters, three mains and three desserts - all of which can be ordered individually or as a prix fixe option."

"Want to feel like you've turned the corner and landed in Paris?. Seek out this little cafe right in the middle of the French Cultural Center and your wallet will thank you in more ways than one; no airfare for starters, and a great value on well-prepared dishes. You'll need a rudimentary knowledge of French to make a selection from a menu that includes classics such as carnard confit and lapin grille entrees and for dessert creme brulée du jour or decadent gâteau ganache."

"If there’s anything about Salade de Fruits Cafe that’s more than enough to bowl me over, it’s the fact that even if it’s quite a small cafe, it offers good food and great ambiance. So, since it’s pretty small and quaint, it might be a good idea to get your reservations ahead of time. We tried their most popular dish: the moules frites."

"The delightful Café Salade de Fruits, owned by Antoine Bonard and Balendran Rameshan, is wonderfully French, with their rotating selection of table d’hote (chef’s choice) and a la carte items, like salade de saumon fumé and poisson du jour. Location: 1551 W 7th Ave."

"Gastown's Pidgin has launched its new program for premium packaged meals called Carrier Pidgin. The restaurant says its goal is to take all the difficulty out of creating a complex multi-course meal. You simply have to finish and season a few items to have a restaurant-quality meal at home to enjoy."

"Located in historic Gastown, we are a Vancouver restaurant paying homage to the unique cultures that make up the tapestry of this great city by seamlessly using Asian and Pacific Northwest ingredients with current techniques. We recommend the pork"

"What happens when you combine traditional French and modern Vietnamese cooking?. Linh Cafe, of course. This family-style restaurant's atmosphere is cozy and fuss-free, the service is friendly, and the food is excellent."

"At The French Table, you'll find traditional French food prepared by master chef Hervé Martin, the former chef and owner at The Hermitage on Robson St, which had a run of 24-years-strong. The restaurant’s “uncomplicated but innovative French cuisine” features items like the marinated salmon with baby dill, creme fraiche and crostini, and sweet breads grenobloise with capers, parsley, lemon butter and celeriac remoulade. Location: 3916 Main St."

"Here’s a restaurant whose charm is held intact by the fact that the founder and owner of the restaurant comes from a tradition of excellence in French cuisine. Chef Herve Martin is mighty proud to share with Vancouver (and the rest of the world) all of his creations, through The French Table. What that means, then, is a food experience that is not just charming, but also delicious."

"Bambudda serves contemporary Chinese food in a modern setting. Inspiration is taken from Hong Kong and southern Chinese cuisine. Modern interpretations of Dim sum are also represented on the menu."

"Four brothers (whose parents owned West Vancouver’s Cafe Crema) dispersed far and wide to third-wave hot-spots—Montreal, New York, Seattle, and cities in Europe, Japan, and beyond—to figure out what made great coffee houses great, then came back to Vancouver and created a space featuring the best of what they saw abroad. The result is Revolver, a trailblazing shop in trendy Gastown that has become a focal point for coffee culture in the city, one that many other cafes have emulated since it opened in 2011. Agata LunAzul/Courtesy 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters"

"Revolver has been on every top 10 list pretty much since they opened. They blend New York aesthetics with a massive coffee program and a selection of light sweet treats. Their staff are friendly but more importantly, very skilled in every aspect of coffee brewing."

"This place is like a coffee planet on its own, where they always meticulously prepare their coffee offer. Here you’ll get to drink some of the most authentic coffee in Gastown, downtown Vancouver. They use only the best roasts, mostly from around North America."

"I guarantee you’ve not been into a coffee shop like this before!. Cafe Portrait is covered and I mean literally covered in, you guessed it, portraits!. All of them hand-painted by one of the owners."

"Admire the luxury fashions and accessories at Gucci before heading over to Hudson’s Bay Company to search for more affordable ready-to-wear options. Indulge in a creamy brown-sugar bubble tea at Xing Fu Tang before investigating the quality selection of wines at St. Regis Fine Wines and Spirits. Have a quick coffee break or lunch at Tim Horton’s before heading over to Granville Station to catch your train to other exciting Vancouver locations."

"Hidden behind the unassuming doors of the Rennie Museum is one of Canada’s largest collections of contemporary art. Opened in 2009, the collection focuses on topics that surround identity, social commentary, injustice and appropriation. Entrance is free but the museum is only open to the public on Saturdays by appointment."

"A private museum that you have to book to get into, but definitely worth the minimal effort required. Make a story out of the exhibition, and take a main page post on the roof, it’s a win-win scenario. Definitely one of the coolest buildings you can check out in Vancouver."

"Make sure to stop off for a drink at Keefer Bar and Fortune Sound Club and check out Rennie Collection at Wing Sang (which offers free entry). You can also visit some of the firm-favourites such as; Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and the Millennium Gate."

"As of the last week of January 2020, most of the stores and food court along with Safeway have been removed for the rebirth of this popular Vancouver mall, which will include luxurious residences. Enjoy shopping under the airy glass skylight at this single-storey sprawling shopping centre. Spend time scouring the racks for end-of-season sales at flagship department store Hudson’s Bay Company."

"Source: Photo by user MountPleasantMap used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Head over to Reitmans to purchase some casual attire before stocking up at Mark’s for Canadian winter necessities. Check out Shoppers Drug Mart for inexpensive glittery cosmetics before heading over to Ardene for trendy accessories."