Best French food in Vancouver

[vegan73]

Meeting friends in Vancouver for a French dinner. Anwhere is fine as we have a car and don't mind driving. I've heard good things about The District Social and L'Abbatoir, anything else?

[vegan73]

UPDATE: I made reservations at Les Faux Bourgeois and we are greatly looking forward to it :)

[ukjason]

La Regalade in west vancouver for sure hands down the best in the city, well worth the drive depending where you live.

[kinnickinnik]

I've had consistently good meals at Bistro Pastis. Good comfortable bistro food.

[figgycrave]

my top picks are:

- les faux bourgeois
- cafe regalade (for brunch)
- la brassarie (franco-german)

i was underwhelmed with pied a terre.

[vegan73]

Thanks! I just called and got reservations at Les Faux Bourgeois and I can't wait!

[grayelf]

Does anyone know if La Brasserie sold? It was listed back in Nov 2012.

[Peter Rodgers]

Not as far as one can tell -- the original staff all appear to be there (based upon two visits over the last ten days). I asked at Christmas what was going on and the reaction was that the listing was a flyer to test the market. Makes sense, given that they seem to be doing a very good business.

And, for what its worth, the food on my two visits was as good as ever. Great oysters (at two bucks a piece, a real bargain); wiener schnitzel (the Tuesday night special); a great, moist roast chicken; and on both occasions, superb pomme puree.

[grayelf]

Good to know they are staying put. I've enjoyed brunch there the most but haven't been in for a while.

[grayelf]

Neither the District nor L'abbatoir strike me as particularly French, though the latter is so influenced I guess.

I like Pied a terre, though it can be a bit cramped if full. Les Faux Bourgeois should be on your radar too, though alas I still haven't made it in (always too late for resos).

[fmed]

Yes - LFB, Le Croc, and I am quite liking Absinthe on Commercial Drive.

[grayelf]

Deets on Absinthe please :-)

[fmed]

It's a small family run joint where Theresa's used to be. Have been a couple of times now. Small, focused menu. Pork cheeks and duck confit are both good.
http://www.bistroabsinthe.com

[grayelf]

Woot, another decent place on the Drive. Thanks for the intel.

ETA just noticed they're planning a brunch service soon -- French brunch sounds intriguing.

[LotusRapper]

No one mentioned Chez Meme Baguette Bistro in Burnaby ......

[vegan73]

Casual or fine dining.

[LotusRapper]

Les Faux Bourgeois
Pied-a-Terre
La Regalade
Tableau

Are my preferences.

Le Crocodile and Bacchus are there too if you want to spend a bit more.

I don't like Cafe Salade de Fruits anymore. Won't discuss details.

[1newyorkguy]

discuss...discuss..

[waylman]

You looking for casual or fine dining?
Le Crocodile is excellent on the fine dining side.

[jmil]

A couple options I like ...
- La Regalade
- Pied a Terre
Both are quite good.