Top Best French Restaurants in Granville Island

"Paris is known as the City of Love and Jules Bistro (216 Abbott Street, Vancouver) in Gastown exudes a charming, romantic French atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re there. This authentic French bistro has been around since 2007. They offer a menu that melds the flavours of France with a West Coast style, offering up authentic, traditional French dishes and daily specials all using fresh, local ingredients at affordable prices."

"Since 2007, Jules Bistro has been a local favorite for approachable French food. Born and raised in Dijon, France, owner and chef, Emmanuel Joinville, brings his skillful love of cooking to each dish he creates. After his apprenticeship and opening his own restaurant in Dijon, he ventured to Paris where he opened a small gastropub near the Eiffel Tower before moving to Vancouver and opening Jules Bistro."

"With its chic and charming French patio, and classic bistro cuisine, Jules is that one spot not many can resist. Located on Abbot Street in none other than gorgeous Gastown, this is the spot to go for some casual bites alone or with a friend. Enjoy some yummy seared scallops, or even a Fish & Chip."

"One of Vancouver’s most acclaimed restaurants, Le Crocodile blends traditional French cooking with innovative West Coast style. Chef Michel Jacob opened the restaurant upon his arrival in Vancouver, seeking to match and achieve the level of culinary standards and service of the finest restaurant in his hometown of Strasbourg, the three-star Michelin restaurant Au Crocodile. Thirty years later, with some of the original staff still there, Le Crocodile is at the top of the list for business people who want to impress a client, and generation after generation of families have passed through the restaurant’s doors."

"Le Crocodile is a long-standing fine-dining destination that presents fine French cuisine prepared by award-winning Executive Chef Michel Jacob in an elegant and romantic space. Renowned for the unique details like little crocodile shaped chocolates presented to guests, along with impeccable service, world-class wines, and out-of-this-world cuisine prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and regional produce. The Chef's tasting menu features signature dishes such as grilled asparagus and seafood salad, wild mushroom ravioli, duck confit leg and halibut, and rum baba with house-made vanilla ice cream."

"Le Crocodile was awarded Best French Restaurant in Where Magazine, The Four Diamond Award, and Top Fine French Restaurant in Vancouver Magazine, among others. Chef and owner Michel Jacob from Strasbourg brought his dreams of becoming a chef in Vancouver and opened a restaurant named Au Crocodile, his favourite facility in his hometown of France. Jacob’s goal was to match the level of distinction he had found in Au Crocodile, which he had achieved with a level of honor of consistency over the past thirty years."

"A favorite among Vancouverites for sublime cuisine, fine wines and impeccable service, Les Faux Bourgeois is a popular restaurant with couples looking for an intimate, romantic spot for dinner. The French-inspired menu features signature starters of escargots de Bourgogne, country-style pork paté with homemade bread, and a variety of sweetbreads, along with entrées of mussels in white wine, canard confit, and coq au vin. The cuisine is accompanied by a range of fine wines from around the world, craft beers and local microbrews, high-end spirits, and classic cocktails."

"Les Faux Bourgeois is a quintessential French bistro where you’ll find steak frites, escargot, and servers with French accents who might silently judge you for eating your food so fast. Come here when you want some reliable and reasonably-priced classic French food and don’t want to spend forever trying to get a table. Though if you encounter a short wait, you can kill some time over a few beers at Bells and Whistles a block over before consuming a whole bunch of red wine and creme brulee."

"Les Faux Bourgeois is one of the best restaurants in the city for a number of reasons: The food is excellent, the atmosphere is warm, and the price is right. You don't have to spend a bundle to enjoy classic French cuisine in Vancouver, making this spot a perfect place to take a date. Most main course dishes are under $25 and the portion sizes are generous."

"Whenever I look for someplace to eat, and that place prides itself on serving a particular cuisine, there’s one aspect that I always look for authenticity. So, here’s an excellent piece of news: Au Comptoir is that restaurant that really deserves infinite stamps of approval for maintaining a level of authenticity and fidelity to French cuisine. From Au Comptoir, I tried out the EntrecÔte Frites, which is a dish consisting of the grilled ribeye steak topped with rich peppercorn sauce, and potato fries on the side."

"If you have a love affair with Parisian cafes, Au Comptoir in Vancouver's Kitsilano doesn't disappoint. When the sun rises and you're feeling perfectly caffeinated, marinate over the breakfast menu. From simple options to the more involved, there are just enough items to make your decision a tough one."

"A post shared by Au Comptoir (@au_comptoir) on Nov 19, 2017 at 11:02am PST. Reserve a table for two at this Parisian spot for a night of romance. This is the place to savour a glass of fine wine as you tuck into French classics like cassoulet before sharing one of their house-made desserts."

"Prosciutto Wrapped Rabbit Loin / Cauliflower Purée / Buttered Leeks / Calvados Jus / Apple Gel #french #frenchfood #frenchbistro #rabbit #prosciutto #cauliflower #calvados #vancouver #vancouverfood #vancity #vancitybuzz #delicious #tasty #cheflife #igfood #igdaily #instafood #foodporn #foodie #yvr #yvreats #absinthe #eastvan #commercialdrive. A post shared by Absinthe Bistro (@absinthebistro) on Jun 13, 2018 at 9:56pm PDT. Hit up this casual but chic eatery that offers a modern take on French cuisine with a wide variety of cocktails to sip on."

"Husband-and-wife team Cory (chef) and Juliana (front of house) Pearson opened Absinthe Bistro in Vancouver after falling in love with French cuisine while working at Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris. Choose from their seasonal fixed price or a la carte menus, and be sure to try one of their absinthe cocktails like the Naughty Fairy or the Absinthe Martini. Location: 1260 Commercial Dr."

"A lovely gem along West Point Grey’s southern border, Trafalgars Bistro – “Vancouver’s greenest restaurant – serves modern French fare with farm-to-table flare. The team wholeheartedly embraces “seasonality, simplicity and sustainability” from their partnerships with local producers and the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program to their innovative waste reduction program. Location: 2603 West 16th Ave."

"Want to feel like you've turned the corner and landed in Paris?. Seek out this little cafe right in the middle of the French Cultural Center and your wallet will thank you in more ways than one; no airfare for starters, and a great value on well-prepared dishes. You'll need a rudimentary knowledge of French to make a selection from a menu that includes classics such as carnard confit and lapin grille entrees and for dessert creme brulée du jour or decadent gâteau ganache."

"If there’s anything about Salade de Fruits Cafe that’s more than enough to bowl me over, it’s the fact that even if it’s quite a small cafe, it offers good food and great ambiance. So, since it’s pretty small and quaint, it might be a good idea to get your reservations ahead of time. We tried their most popular dish: the moules frites."

"The delightful Café Salade de Fruits, owned by Antoine Bonard and Balendran Rameshan, is wonderfully French, with their rotating selection of table d’hote (chef’s choice) and a la carte items, like salade de saumon fumé and poisson du jour. Location: 1551 W 7th Ave."

"Set in swanky Coal Harbour, Tableau’s sophisticated vibe carries through its beautiful interior, curated international wine list, stellar cocktail menu and classic bistro features (lunch, dinner and weekend brunch) like the albacore tuna Niçoise salad, rabbit terrine and moules frites. Location: 1181 Melville St."

"Happy hours 👍👍 Just order everything from the menu please 😅. A post shared by Shirley Lo (@slosy) on Jun 23, 2018 at 9:26pm PDT. A stunning eatery that specializes in hearty French bistro dishes with a West Coast twist."

"What happens when you combine traditional French and modern Vietnamese cooking?. Linh Cafe, of course. This family-style restaurant's atmosphere is cozy and fuss-free, the service is friendly, and the food is excellent."

"A post shared by CAFÉ ÇA VA (@cafecavawestvan) on Jun 30, 2017 at 8:29pm PDT. You are going to swoon over Cafe Ca Va’s white marble tables, deep royal blue chairs, and gold crystal chandeliers. The modern French menu is packed with bold rich flavours and a rotating dessert menu."

"A photo posted by The Liberty Distillery (@tldistillery) on Sep 11, 2016 at 4:30pm PDT. Known for: Endeavour Pink Gin. The distillery: The Liberty Distillery ferments and distills its spirits onsite following traditional processes and recipes."

"In earlier days, Granville Island was more or less a market, some scattered theatres and restaurants, and a whole lot of..."

"A post shared by Dished Vancouver (@dishedvancouver) on May 24, 2018 at 9:00pm PDT. Known for their great Asian menu and welcoming staff, Gyoza Bar’s Happy Hour menu includes a beer/gyoza deal with tasty treats like spicy miso gyoza, gyoza with sweet citrus soy, butter lettuce, Pico de Gallo and sriracha aioli. If you want something more substantial you can always try out some of their super cheap small plates where you’ll find miso tofu salad, chicken wings and or a hearty ramen dish."

"Popular with workers on their lunch break and an ideal place to head for casual Japanese-style gyoza dumplings and ramen at any time of day (including weekend brunch). Gyoza Bar dishes up Japanese comfort food in a casual environment with gyoza dumplings served in classic imono cast iron pans. Lunches are designed to be fast and tasty while the dinner menu is more for diners who want to share food and fill up for the evening."

"Introducing Gyoza Bar’s new to-go menu, Gyoza Bar x Marukatsu Tonkatsu Cuisine. Bringing you Gyoza Bar favourites like our hearty ramen and crispy gyoza, combined with new tonkatsu (deep fried pork cutlet) dishes from our Tokyo-born sister"

"This cozy Japanese sushi bar offers traditional main dishes and a range of sushi rolls and tempura. Their appetizer options include salads, miso soup, gomae, and edamame. There are also vegetarian options like veggie sunomono."

"Momo Sushi, located in the heart of Gastown, is the perfect spot to eat to your heart’s content. The service is fast and the food is very affordable with decent serving sizes. The rolls are really good with some unique spins."

"This is the place to head for an authentic Thai massage that will leave your body feeling relaxed and glowing with fresh energy. Their focus on alternative healing therapies helps to improve your overall feeling of wellbeing. The menu provides a variety of massage, skin care and facial treatments as well as acupuncture."