If I could add video, I would. The owner blocked my car in during non operating hours for a half hour. The owner stated that he owns the land, including the parking behind the restaurant and I needed permission before parking. I parked my car and walked to the front of the restaurant to find that it was closed. When I returned, I was berated by him and told that he will be going to work for 5 hours and I will remain blocked in the whole time. The owner moved his car so that it blocked the whole parking lot (parking across stalls at an angle) to ensure that I would be stuck there and unable to maneuver around his car. He then sat in the car filming me and refusing to move. I politely asked multiple times to be released and he said that this was “fun” and “entertaining” for him and he would not let me go. The police arrived after the fact and found that the owner and his car were no longer there. I wouldn’t advise anyone to spend money at this establishment. There are far better owned businesses in Vancouver.
Adrienne
We love The French Table. The food is excellent and prepared with care. It is classic French cuisine but there is something for everyone. The environment is warm and friendly. It is quiet enough so you can hear conversations at your table. (Not like some restaurants!) This is a wonderful place for a special meal or just when you need good food!
The food looked really good and I was very excited to try this restaurant. Unfortunately, after witnessing some concerning behaviour online regarding the owner harassing a young woman over a parking spot and preventing her from leaving the area, I am seriously reconsidering supporting a business that treats members of their community like that. Will update review to reflect the food if I do end up going.
Service: 1
Adam Kelliher
I think this place is great. Seems to be owned by someone that loves food. Thanks for sharing that love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Myriam Shawi
We went to The French Table for a date and had such a wonderful experience! You can really tell the owner loves what he does—he was so intentional about making sure we had an authentic French dining experience. Because of the AC, the fondue wasn’t working exactly as he wanted, and while we were totally fine with it, he wasn’t—he genuinely cared that everything be perfect. That passion and attention to detail made the evening really special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helen Young
Relaxing, refreshing & yummy French cuisine experience 💋😋
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Macho Ma
Tasty one, the kitchen even warm up the plate The beef willington is specific for the day, it is the best one we have ever tried but everything a bit salty
So far all the foods are great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Justin E
Excellent all around vibe for French cuisine. Would recommend the Beef
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Coleman
I had lunch here recently. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, lots of dark wood panelling and an old-school, heavy bar.
The service was so good! The servers here are very experienced and did everything right.
Okay, but we're really here for the food, right? Chef/Owner Herve brings his traditional French family recipes and they are so, so good! Everything here is made with attention to detail, and traditional French techniques.
I especially loved the Fried Goat Cheese Salad, and the Bouillabaisse. The thing about this kind of food, is that it appears simple, but it's not. The technique that goes into making it is masterful. The french fries might be the best in the city, and the Chocolate Mousse....
Chef Herve also supports lots of local businesses, sourcing his produce locally, even growing some of it himself.
Vegetarian options: They do have vegetarian options.
If you're looking for an authentic French dining experience, this restaurant is a must-visit! I indulged in the classic mussels and fries, and it was absolutely amazing. The highlight of my visit, however, was the exceptional customer service. Our server, a friendly Colombian gentleman, truly enhanced the experience for me as a Spanish speaker. He took the time to explain the menu in detail, making everything feel even more special. I highly recommend checking it out!
Real French cuisine, amazing service and delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ignacio
very nice please to know
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kyuchan Kim (Nickholas)
Amazing food, amazing staff , best restaurant in Vancouver !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Asal Abdolahi
Thanks for ruining our anniversary, Hervé Martin! BE AWARE OF FOOD POISONING at this restaurant, PLEASE!
We arrived on time for our reservation on Saturday, October 19, but there was confusion when they couldn’t find our name on the list. We had to wait while they figured out a table for us. Appetiser; Ordered Garlic Prawns which was overly cooked like chewing rubber! My partner got Charcuterie and he found it underwhelming. Our main course were the worst we have ever tried! My partner got Duck Confit Cassoulet; heavily seasoned and VERY salty. I have never seen him wasting food; he barely could touch it! I got Bouillabaisse; it tasted very old, fish tasted wrong and the potatoes fell apart since they were re-heated multiple times. I could tell they made that dish at least 2-3 days before and wasn't fresh! THAT IS INSULTING! People are not idiots, OK?? The waiter never came to check up on us how the food was and he acted surprised when he realized we were not happy with the food! Got the owner's attention after we paid for the carp we were served and he was: "Oh, you could have let us know"....So what that you made us wait again and try to make a FRESH meal as you were supposed to at the beginning??????
It was our fault choosing French Table while we didn't have good experience previous times we tried food there. It was around Valentine's Day and we ordered Beef Wellington which came in suggy rather puff pastry and the steak lacked a good crusty sear. Definitely wasn't a good quality cut as they claimed it was. I have more stories about our bad experiences to tell about this so called "high end restaurant". The only reason we kept coming back was that my Partner is French and he was hoping one day he could impress me with French Cooking. I am happy he admitted it is not worth it anymore as he also never enjoyed food there. Wish we didn't waste +$$$$ at this restaurant. Happy to go back to 5 Sails, Gotham, Le Crocodile and etc and pay two, three times the price but not suffer from stomach ache and throwing up until next morning!
I hope this feedback helps others make an informed decision. You all deserve a better quality food considering how much you are going to pay!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Steven Dragonn
I lived in Paris for 5 years, this restaurant is so far the only one makes me feel like real french table, except I personally don’t like the glass table top lol! Patron and waiter are from France, waiter he said he’s from Paris as well. We had a very fun conversations. Love this place and I will come back
If I could add video, I would. The owner blocked my car in during non operating hours for a half hour. The owner stated that he owns the land, including the parking behind the restaurant and I needed permission before parking. I parked my car and walked to the front of the restaurant to find that it was closed. When I returned, I was berated by him and told that he will be going to work for 5 hours and I will remain blocked in the whole time. The owner moved his car so that it blocked the whole parking lot (parking across stalls at an angle) to ensure that I would be stuck there and unable to maneuver around his car. He then sat in the car filming me and refusing to move. I politely asked multiple times to be released and he said that this was “fun” and “entertaining” for him and he would not let me go. The police arrived after the fact and found that the owner and his car were no longer there. I wouldn’t advise anyone to spend money at this establishment. There are far better owned businesses in Vancouver.
We love The French Table. The food is excellent and prepared with care. It is classic French cuisine but there is something for everyone. The environment is warm and friendly. It is quiet enough so you can hear conversations at your table. (Not like some restaurants!)
This is a wonderful place for a special meal or just when you need good food!
Thank you to Herve, the staff and the chef!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington, Onion Soup, Coq Au Vin, Creme Caramel, Salad, Seared Tuna Salad, Seafood Linguine
The food looked really good and I was very excited to try this restaurant. Unfortunately, after witnessing some concerning behaviour online regarding the owner harassing a young woman over a parking spot and preventing her from leaving the area, I am seriously reconsidering supporting a business that treats members of their community like that. Will update review to reflect the food if I do end up going.
Service: 1
I think this place is great. Seems to be owned by someone that loves food. Thanks for sharing that love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went to The French Table for a date and had such a wonderful experience! You can really tell the owner loves what he does—he was so intentional about making sure we had an authentic French dining experience. Because of the AC, the fondue wasn’t working exactly as he wanted, and while we were totally fine with it, he wasn’t—he genuinely cared that everything be perfect. That passion and attention to detail made the evening really special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Relaxing, refreshing & yummy French cuisine experience 💋😋
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tasty one, the kitchen even warm up the plate
The beef willington is specific for the day, it is the best one we have ever tried but everything a bit salty
So far all the foods are great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent all around vibe for French cuisine. Would recommend the Beef
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had lunch here recently. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, lots of dark wood panelling and an old-school, heavy bar.
The service was so good! The servers here are very experienced and did everything right.
Okay, but we're really here for the food, right? Chef/Owner Herve brings his traditional French family recipes and they are so, so good! Everything here is made with attention to detail, and traditional French techniques.
I especially loved the Fried Goat Cheese Salad, and the Bouillabaisse. The thing about this kind of food, is that it appears simple, but it's not. The technique that goes into making it is masterful. The french fries might be the best in the city, and the Chocolate Mousse....
Chef Herve also supports lots of local businesses, sourcing his produce locally, even growing some of it himself.
Vegetarian options: They do have vegetarian options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Mousse, Smoked Salmon, Escargot, Frites
If you're looking for an authentic French dining experience, this restaurant is a must-visit! I indulged in the classic mussels and fries, and it was absolutely amazing. The highlight of my visit, however, was the exceptional customer service. Our server, a friendly Colombian gentleman, truly enhanced the experience for me as a Spanish speaker. He took the time to explain the menu in detail, making everything feel even more special. I highly recommend checking it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crepe Suzette, Chocolate Mousse, Creme Caramel, Escargot, Steak, Frites, Coq Au Vin, Chocolate Profiterole
Restaurantji Recommends
Real French cuisine, amazing service and delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
very nice please to know
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Amazing food, amazing staff , best restaurant in Vancouver !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thanks for ruining our anniversary, Hervé Martin!
BE AWARE OF FOOD POISONING at this restaurant, PLEASE!
We arrived on time for our reservation on Saturday, October 19, but there was confusion when they couldn’t find our name on the list. We had to wait while they figured out a table for us.
Appetiser; Ordered Garlic Prawns which was overly cooked like chewing rubber! My partner got Charcuterie and he found it underwhelming.
Our main course were the worst we have ever tried! My partner got Duck Confit Cassoulet; heavily seasoned and VERY salty. I have never seen him wasting food; he barely could touch it!
I got Bouillabaisse; it tasted very old, fish tasted wrong and the potatoes fell apart since they were re-heated multiple times. I could tell they made that dish at least 2-3 days before and wasn't fresh! THAT IS INSULTING! People are not idiots, OK??
The waiter never came to check up on us how the food was and he acted surprised when he realized we were not happy with the food! Got the owner's attention after we paid for the carp we were served and he was: "Oh, you could have let us know"....So what that you made us wait again and try to make a FRESH meal as you were supposed to at the beginning??????
It was our fault choosing French Table while we didn't have good experience previous times we tried food there. It was around Valentine's Day and we ordered Beef Wellington which came in suggy rather puff pastry and the steak lacked a good crusty sear. Definitely wasn't a good quality cut as they claimed it was.
I have more stories about our bad experiences to tell about this so called "high end restaurant". The only reason we kept coming back was that my Partner is French and he was hoping one day he could impress me with French Cooking. I am happy he admitted it is not worth it anymore as he also never enjoyed food there. Wish we didn't waste +$$$$ at this restaurant.
Happy to go back to 5 Sails, Gotham, Le Crocodile and etc and pay two, three times the price but not suffer from stomach ache and throwing up until next morning!
I hope this feedback helps others make an informed decision. You all deserve a better quality food considering how much you are going to pay!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I lived in Paris for 5 years, this restaurant is so far the only one makes me feel like real french table, except I personally don’t like the glass table top lol! Patron and waiter are from France, waiter he said he’s from Paris as well. We had a very fun conversations. Love this place and I will come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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