Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial Dr, Vancouver
(604) 566-9053
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Always a delightful experience and lovely food. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Pan Seared Scallops, Roasted Sablefish, French Onion Soup, Scallops & Prawns, Salmon Wellington
Highly recommend this French cuisine!!!
We were here for my birthday celebration. Every dish is beyond our expectations! The bread is warm and with creamy butter, French onion soup is a must try, the scallop is cooked to perfection and the duck leg vanished into my boyfriend’s stomach within 3 min since it’s too good! The dark chocolate lava cake is not too sweet, paired with homemade black current ice cream make it fresh!
Love the quiet and calm vibes. Service is excellent. I’ll rate it a 10/10?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Molten Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream, Pan Seared Scallops, French Onion Soup
We’ve been coming here for over ten years and the food is always excellent.
This little piece of France hidden on the Drive is one of Vancouver’s gems.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Still my favourite restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Pan Seared Scallops
The food was at par. Expensive but not that appealing or tasty. Sorry.
Also no parking in the back. You'll need to find parking somewhere on the streets.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Casual eatery, offering cocktails & a rotating fixed-price menu.
Says it all, really.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Some of the best food in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Pan Seared Scallops
Charming little bistro on commercial drive. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, the ambiance almost transports you to France and the rich sauces emblematic of French cuisine are rarely found this side of the Atlantic.
I was informed that the chef is classically trained under French culinary legends and has worked at Michelin star restaurants. Wish I could give this establishment more than 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was top-notch--the food was great, and the service was friendly. Only a few comments: the table legs outside did not work with my long legs; I was surprised that the server did not check in more frequently (not much of a problem, but I did want another drink); the St. Germain&prosecco didn't seem to have much St. Germain in it at all (though the prosecco was good)
I recommend the lamb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here for a bday celebration and it was a great choice! Food tasted fresh and they had no issues substituting mashed potatoes and spinach for a salad and Cauliflower rice. They didn't get my order correct when I substituted the mashed potatoes +spinach for salad and Cauliflower rice (they gave me fries instead) but I didn't feel like making a fuss about it because there was only one server and kitchen staff had to help out too. The scallops were sooo good, I would order that again! Overall, great date night dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Cute family-run restaurant with a small menu of really great French food. Extensive wine and cocktail selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Pan Seared Scallops, Escargots with Garlic and Parsley
Fantastic dinner as always!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Leg Confit, Pan Seared Scallops
Super nice place with really good food! Surprisingly great! Not sure why they have no one today! The food and are so delicious ? Almost origin
Kid-friendliness: My children enjoy it very much ???
Wheelchair accessibility: A bit narrow at the entry, but you are fine once you get in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Seared Scallops
I’ve been here a few times with the girls and it never disappoints! I love their fixed price menu and how they’re always changing it. Service is always lovely here as well. Hats off to the chefs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The dishes were well executed and met expectations. A nice meal, with a few standouts:
Squid - perfectly cooked, amazingly tender ??
Molten lava chocolate cake ? and poched pears are worth considering too!
Overall, a good dining experience.
Vegetarian options: Would not recommend for vegetarian. It is a fixed (limited) menu with no vegetarian mains when we went. Definitely no vegan options as the meatless items contain dairy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Molten Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream, Pan Seared Scallops, Chilled Beet Gazpacho
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