Chez Michel is under new ownership. Michel has sold the restaurant. We were there for dinner last…read moreevening. We had reservations and Linda one of the waitresses acknowledged our presence as she was taking care of customers at a table. An Oriental lady came, seated us at a table and gave us menus and water. We asked if they had any specials that evening and she said that we would have to get that information from our server. Chez Michel used to have a very extensive list of specials but that has been cut back considerably. They also used to give complimentary soup or salad if you were seated before 6:00 but apparently this is no longer offered. Our server Linda is absolutely exemplary. She was the hardest working of the servers and had such a pleasant personality. I'm so glad that she was our server. She offered us extra bread and she allowed us to substitute pomme frites for the mashed potatoes on our entrees. She topped up our wine, chatted with us and made our whole evening so much more enjoyable with her attitude and effort to ensure that we were well served during our meal. We shared the escargot as an appetizer and we were given time to digest our appetizer, as requested before our entrees were served. For our entrees my husband had New York steak with pepper sauce and I had veal tenderloin with mushroom sauce. I recall the food as being much better. My husband said that his steak was rather bland and my thin slices of veal tenderloin were on the dry side. It was a good evening mainly because of Linda. It is not as good as it used to be and we'll have to wait and see if the new owners can maintain the high standards and good value that used to be the hallmark when Michel owned the restaurant. I hope that our experience last evening was just growing pains.

Over the years, I've come to really appreciate good French restaurants more and more. So when we…read morefound ourselves on the North Shore in early November, we decided to pop into Chez Michel. Located on the 2nd floor, this cozy eatery didn't disappoint. Our meals began with the requisite complimentary bread and butter. There's just something about fresh, crusty bread that really speaks to me. Plus, they refilled our bread without even asking. We weren't sure how hungry we would be so they offered to prepare a side Caesar Salad ($4.50) instead of a full order. French Onion Soup ($10) is something that I always make a point of trying at a French restaurant and this one didn't disappoint. Lots of tender onions in the bowl and a super cheesy pull with each spoonful. Last up was their Special Moules Frites ($27) - they had a number of ways that this could be prepared but we opted for the saffron, pernod, garlic, butter, and fennel. The mussels comes with a big serving of addictive fries (with a mayo dipping sauce). Speaking of large.... this bowl of mussels was overflowing. The 1lb of mussels were really good (no closed shells) and the mussels were nice and plump. Overall, really good food here and service to match. We're definitely planning on returning in the future.

lovely environment, good service, but....recent dinner was mediocre . tenderloin was of poor…read morequality, and rack of lamb was three thick pieces, piled unappealing on the plate, as well as requiring some work to cut through the slightly tough meat. Disappointing at $70.00. This is in contrast to their excellent food at Happy Hour so I anticipated the dinner menu to be up to that standard.

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.

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.

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.

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 love French cuisine! The onion tart is always a must-have for me when I go to a French…read morerestaurant. This one did not let me down. I almost bought an entire pie home.. My other favourites from the meal was the duck breast and chocolate dessert. Duck breast was cooked to perfection with a crispy skin. And the chocolate was a perfect ending!

First, we wanted a reservation for a time and they requested an earlier time. We were the only ones…read morethere upon arrival then found they had extra tables even when more people arrived. Next we noticed the online menu was inaccurate. They didn't have the shrimp scampi and the prices were all more. If we knew this we likely would have gone elsewhere. Finally the service and ambiance wasn't anything special. They used paper napkins, the table/chairs were boring, there was no ambiance with flowers/music appeared available. The waitress was folding napkins by us. At the end weren't offered dessert and had to go to the cash register. We got the duck confit and braised beef. They were both tasty, but the beef was petite and duck a bit hot to eat with beans. With the poor value/experience we wouldn't go back. If only there was a feast here...

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.

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

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!

Everything is excellent, the service, food and ambience. Definitely on the pricier side, but unlike…read moreother restaurants in the price range or above, this is worth every penny.

We celebrated our 46th anniversary at Le Crocodile. Wonderful service, delicious food…read more Pleasant surroundings.

Another French bistro we recently tried. Didn't realize how we missed this place for so long but…read moreglad we dropped by. The dishes were simple and classic but I think they were nicely executed. Mussels were fresh and the cream sauce was not oily. Duck confit with lentils are classic pairing but done well. Duck was not salty. French fries seasoned well. The star was the pomme dauphine, hot, rich, cheesy but not heavy. French cooking done well. Treated ourselves with a lemon tart but it was not what we imagined. This was more of a family style tart with great pastry, set cream, and poached pears. The flavours and textures were amazing and balanced. Glad we splurged on the dessert.

We came on a weekday for a quick lunch. Service was fast and friendly…read more Croque Monsieur - sandwich was crispy and addicting. Very cheesy and decadent Mussels - decent portion of mussels. Cooked to just right Steak tartare - loved the flavours on the steak tartare. Interestingly the steak tartare was in chunks and not grinded which was welcome for me Chocolate nousse- okay but I would pass next time Fries and salad came with each dish. The fried are so addicting and morrish. A bit of old oil flavour which is understandable considering the amount they are frying. It's not crispy but instead very potatoey. The sauce that it comes with (like mayo) went so well with it. Could eats lots of it. Salad was also a welcome addition to make it feel a bit healthier Overall great little French lunch spot