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    Les Faux Bourgeois

    3.9 (512 reviews)
    ModerateFrench, Cafes
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Christopher N.

    Last time I visited Les Faux Bourge was quite a few years ago. It was a great experience celebrating 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.

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    Alisha W.

    #memorable_meals #yvr-yummy #vancouverfoods Highly recommend trying this place when in town! I was recently treated to a lovely dinner here and it was a very memorable evening. Recommended for date nights, special occasions and especially for foodies who love French cuisine and enjoy creme brulee! Their thoughtfully featured items are ALWAYS yummy! Their mushroom tarts, scallops and steak and frites are excellent choices. We ordered 2 appetizers to share, 3 main dishes and the crème brulee dessert at the end was perfect! Honestly, I loved every dish that was ordered and I am truly impressed this French spot kept up their excellent food taste and attentive service after being opened for over a decade. Ambiance here is still cozy...though tables are close together, we felt comfortable carrying on conversations and there was no feelings of being overheard and the next table did not seem too loud. This is a great place for memorable meals and French cuisine. I hope to return more often, especially when I crave creme brulee.

    Ana Z.

    Easily one of my favourite cozy French spots in Vancouver. The steak tartare is the dish I always come back for: super fresh, perfectly seasoned, and one of the few in the city that doesn't try too hard. The French onion soup is also a must: rich, cheesy, and exactly the kind of comfort you want on a rainy Vancouver night. Service is warm without feeling formal, and the whole place has that unpretentious bistro vibe. Make sure to make a reservation beforehand, though as the place is small. A great date night spot.

    Aurora A.

    We started out our trip in Vancouver here for dinner! Excellent specials. We loved our cocktails to begin the evening. Our server was so friendly and helpful with the menu. The four of us ordered right after being seated. I ordered the steak frites and they were excellent. Everyone was very pleased with their meals, which included Coq Au Van and mussels. We ended by splitting a chocolate dessert and it was perfect. The vibe inside is definitely date night with low lighting and comfortable seating and we very much enjoyed it I would definitely add this to your reservation list if you're visiting!

    Tim J.

    Your friendly neighbourhood French bistro Nice intimate setting. Perfect for a date night or a catch up with a friend. It's a small place with mainly two-tops so may not be ideal for larger groups. The food was great. Fun menu with a lot of the French classics that aren't too common around Vancouver. We got a few things to share. All were excellent. *Starters* Escargot - wonderfully garlicky. comes with crostini. Served out of the shell. Pâte de Campagne - this was good, but lacked depth of flavour for me. Perhaps it was the contrast with the more intense flavour of the other starter. *Mains* Steak frites - nice steak perfectly cooked to rare. Pre-cut (maybe as they knew we were sharing). Comes with mayo and a peppercorn sauce. Coq au vin - fun dish of slow-cooked leg of chicken in red wine, mushrooms, lardons, pearl onions and potatoes. Wine - they had a good selection of French and local wines. Tried the Pinot Noir (Meyer) which was excellent for just a glass. All the French classics on a pleasantly simple menu. Would go again.

    Josephine M.

    I'm giving this place 4 stars cuz of the service. They messed up one of our orders. I had ordered the Vegetarian French Onion Soup and they brought out the regular one. When we pointed out the error they had the kitchen make a Vegetarian one very quickly so that was good. They were apologetic enough about the error, but not extraordinarily apologetic about it. Five stars to the food! This was our second time at this restaurant, and first time ever that we've done a repeat for our anniversary dinner. Usually we try something new for our anniversary. This was the first time we chose a restaurant that we'd already had an anniversary dinner at. No regrets about it. the food here is fantastic. And the Vegetarian French Onion soup is out of this world! It's better than the regular version...seriously. Even our server told us that the people in their kitchen say the Vegetarian version tastes better! This place is a "must try" and I very very highly recommend trying the Vegetarian French Onion Soup! Sorry, no photos of the food. I did take photos but having some technical difficulties right now!

    Sharon M.

    The food was absolutely amazing, all the dishes we ordered exceeded our expectations. We had the duck confit, risotto, mussels, beef tartar and grilled squid, and finished it off with creme brûlée and chocolate mousse. We love the atmosphere it was very cozy with ambient lighting and gave romantic vibes. The service was attentive and knowledgeable, with our server providing excellent wine pairing recommendations that complemented our meal perfectly. I would absolutely come back here again!

    Shuang W.

    Les Faux Bourgeois is a solid spot for classic French food in a cozy, intimate setting. We got a window seat and it was lovely. The French onion soup was rich and cheesy, exactly what I'd hope for, but it's normal French restaurant level, not out of the world. The beef tartare was fresh, well-seasoned, and paired nicely with crispy crostini, I really really enjoyed this! The mushroom risotto was creamy and full of earthy flavor, I'm not a fan of the micro greens in there, it doesn't not really blend. Also after 5 bites, it got a little boring. The cod with mussels was perfectly cooked, the shrimps are soooo fat and juicy, with a light yet flavorful broth. The potatos in there were creamy. Great spot for a comforting, well-executed meal. The bread is so nice. Service is not bad, I also just hope they can remove chairs that are shaky due to uneven legs

    Michelle S.

    An unassuming french bistro with dimly lit ambience around Kingsway area that intrigued me from the perpetual queue. Felt like food was alright (I found most of the dishes overly seasoned/sauce for some reason) but desserts were good. Pretty good cocktail and wine list with decent service. Overall not bad, but won't be in a hurry to return Mushroom Risotto ($26) 6/10 Pretty standard risotto with spinach, sage, and parmesan. Texture was okay but this dish was unusually salty. Tartare de Boeuf ($28) 7/10 Beef tartare with capers, mustard, shallot egg yolk served with fries. I like the fact that it was flavourful and fresh, however I felt like they went overboard with the seasonings... would have liked to taste the beef more. Canard Confit ($31) 7.5/10 Probably the best dish out of ones we ordered. Really enjoyed the confit duck itself, my feedback would be that the warm salad (potatoes, arugula, goat cheese, and port jus) had too much dressing. Grilled Squid ($17) 4/10 Served with shaved fennel salad and sauce vierge. Not a fan, squid was really tough to eat and had chewy texture. Creme Brulee ($10) 7.5/10 Really good fresh creme brulee. Rich and decadent in all the right ways. Chocolate Mousse ($8) 7.5/10 Personally prefer this over the creme brulee as I am more a chocolate person. Not too sweet with strong chocolate flavour.

    French onion soup, salade de chevre chaud
    Tammy H.

    Yummy little place. Blink and you may miss it. We did. LOL. Had to drive around the block and then parked right in front. Its a small quiet little place. Great for small gatherings and cozy dinners. Service was great. The waiter explained all the dishes and told his favs and why he liked them. We had the SALADE DE CHÈVRE CHAUD, SOUPE À L'OIGNON GRATINÉE and CANARD CONFIT. Great flavor, beautifully presented and priced accordingly. Would definitely go back.

    Grill squid was super soft and flavorful
    Emily V.

    This place was amazing. Our server Bruno was great and funny to talk to. Definitely recommend if you crave for some French food flare.

    Jamie T.

    A wonderful experience as a tourist looking for something new to try. The server was amazing and honest with the recommendations as a first time diner. The restaurant is a nice relaxing with a bar for those who want to unwind with wine. The taste of the food was flavorful with plenty left over.

    a plate of mussels and a glass of wine
    Rachel L.

    Most affordable delicious French food. The service team was extremely attentive and friendly. The restaurant gave off a classic speakeasy ambiance which helped curate the food served. I recommend parking a block away in the inner residential streets two minutes away. Street parking can be limited with all the other restaurants located on the strip. Our order: Grilled Squid, Moules Marinieres, Le Steak Frites with Red Wine Shallot Jus. I would definitely order all these dishes again during my next visit. The wine pairings were much appreciated by the staff.

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    Just a lovely dinner with girlfriends and the meal and server was great. We had a 3 course dinner and balance of flavours was excellent!

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