My friend and I both had steaks and they were so tough we couldn't eat them. Since this is supposed to be one of their specialties, we were disappointed they would serve such inferior cuts of meat. The ambience was great but it didn't make up for the poor meal.

After hearing about and reading reviews at DineHere.ca, I wanted to try this East side restaurant. It was my birthday, so I asked dear hubby to bring me here and we got the grandparents to watch our two children at home.

We had reservations for 5:30 and we arrived right on time. This is my only quibble with the evening, the restaurant was still closed and the staff were still finishing off setting up. It was a mild evening (even for January) and we didn't mind waiting outside this time. However, if it was raining or very cold, I would not have been impressed with showing up on time and meeting a locked door. The wait was only five minutes and, when the door was opened, we were greeted warmly.

Now, onto the actual review criteria:

Food - OMG - it was so good. Everything was cooked perfectly. Hubby had the scallops - they were divine. I had the onion tart - perfect. We also had a cheese platter - all served at the right temperature!! The mains were also perfectly done. Hubby had the beef tenderloin - cooked exactly to medium as requested. The veggies were the perfect balance between firmness and tenderness. My salmon was excellent - flaky and wonderful without being either over or undercooked. The potatoes were perfect. Even the kale was cooked just enough to be enjoyed without eating raw or overcooked. The flavours were subtle and enjoyable. The food itself was allowed to shine without overzelous seasoning. However, it was just the right amount. I noted that there was no salt/pepper on the table - it was not needed. A skilled chef prepared the food perfectly so that extra seasoning was not required.

The service by our waiter was great. The young man knew the menu, actually discouraged us from ordering too much food (he let us know that the portions were generous). He also was willing to ask a colleague for a wine recommendation when requested by me (I respect that wine knowledge is a specialized thing that takes time to acquire - good on him for approaching a fellow staff member for this information rather than just shrugging or, worse, making something up.

The value was outstanding. Between hubby and myself, we had two glasses of bubbly, three glasses of regular wine, three appies, two entrees, one dessert and two coffees. The quality was fantastic, the portions generous and the service great. The final bill (with tax and 20% tip) was $166. We would have paid at least $50 - $75 more at any other restaurant.

The ambiance was solid - it was not "fine dining" in the form of table cloths and linen napkins, the staff were dressed casual, but clean. The room was simple, with just the right lighting. The washrooms were clean.

I am so glad that I had a chance to try this place. We are already planning on returning for hubby's birthday!!

My boyfriend and I wanted to have a romantic night out that was within our budget, but still special. Neither of us had been to Les Faux Bourgeois before, but my boyfriend had been next door at the Lions Den before.
I made a reservation the day of (Saturday night) and the only times available for a table for two was at 5:30 or 9:30pm. We opted for a late dinner and arrived to a busy restaurant. Our table was ready by 9:30 and we had read the dinner menu outside and had already decided on our food.
We ordered a really nice bottle of French red wine (an Hermitage Syrah 03) which was $53 and really tasty. I had the vegetarian Alsatienne Tart for my appetizer and my boyfriend had the Warm Goatcheese Salad. The tart was good, but the salad was better! It had goat cheese crostini in it and was very refreshing. For our mains I had the Duck Confit and my boyfriend had the vegetarian option, which is a Portobello Parmentier. Both were absolutely delicious. Not too salty, and the sauces weren't too runny or thick. The duck was tender and the sauce didn't run into the salad. My boyfriend's portobello dish was rich in flavour (portobello and mixed mushrooms topped with a parmesan mashed potato) and well-priced for a vegetarian dish. We shared the Creme Brulee for dessert and had coffee with it. The brulee was creamy, flavourful and consistent.
Our server was very professional and friendly. He checked on us a lot and we were attended to by other staff aswell. The food came quickly and at appropriate times (not too early/late) and we didn't feel rushed. It was an approach to a traditional idea and didn't feel contrived or pretentious. It didn't feel out of place in Vancouver, but made us feel like we were in another country (perhaps France?).
All in all it was an extremely nice experience and I would definitely return.

We had heard great things about this bistro and were not disappointed by the ambiance as it reminded us of bistros we had visited in Paris. The service was great; we were escorted to a lovely table by the window and our waiter demonstrated his knowledge and experience. However, we were somewhat disappointed with the food. Perhaps it was the choices we made: the house pate was very mediocre (we had to sprinkle salt to brighten the flavour), lamb was decent but also seemed to lack the intensity of flavour, and we would definitely not order the cassoulet again. The only highlight of our meal was the lemon tart.

Tried to book this bistro for dinner two days ahead and the only two time slots available were 5:30 or 9, was totally surprised how busy they are and it seems that it is very hard to dine there without reservations.

Arrived at 5:30 with my gf, the bistro was half full. It took awhile for us to get the waiter to get our order but he is extremely nice. He even remember my name (he took my name down when i called to make reservation). We ordered the Onion soup and escargots for apps and steak and fries and lamb cheeks for main. The onion soup is a must try and almost every table ordered one. Escargots was good too. The lamb cheeks were so tender and juicy, no wonder other reviewers said it is "out of this world". The steak was cooked just right and it is again, extremely juicy and tender, fantastics! The portion of the entree is quite big but it doesn't bite your wallet. I would definitely go back and look forward to try the duck confit. Overall it is a very pleasant dining experience (even my picky gf said so), highly recommended!

Dined here with a friend on tuesday night at 630pm. When we arrived, the restaurant was already pretty much at full capacity except for the bar. Our server was nice enough to explain some of the menu items. We decided on escargot as an appy. I thought the portion was very generous, it had a nice seasoning but was just OK b/c it didnt taste too fresh. I ordered the stewed lamb for my main which came with mashed potatoes. I was blown away by the lamb stew! It was flavorful, tender, and just plain delicious! The mash potatoes were also very very good. My dining companion had the steak frites. I tried a piece of his steak and it was soooo good. Cooked just right. We ended with the creme brulee which was also delicious. Overall, I thought the food was delicious, definitely can't beat the value, and would definitely go back to try the duck confit. Make sure to make reservations!!

Went to Les Faux Bourgeois Bistro for my birthday. The cocktails were really yummy, the escargot was delicious and my entree of lamb cheeks was out of this world. My friends were kind enough to let me try the duck and the steak...fantastic. We ended the meal with an amazing creme brulee. The portion sizes were outstanding and we paid about half of what we would have been charged at any other french restaurant. The french food at Les Faux Bourgeois Bistro is better than any I've had in Paris. My only complaint is that it's crowded, cramped and dark...if you want to get in you better have a reservation. But despite that, this restaurant is one of my new favorites!

Went later on a weeknight and reservations are recommended but not necessary. There are seats along the bar if desired. Started with the escargots - very good and tender and onion soup - very tasty with a good layer of cheese. Tried a salad with goat cheese and was very nice. Had the lamb shank for the main and it was very tender and the sauce paired well with the lamb. Tried a bite of the chocolate cake, and it was more of a dense mousse than a flour type of cake, very good. Service was great and nice atmosphere. A good value for the portions and quality of the food.

It's amazing how many these French bistros popped up in Vancouver in the last couple years.

Anyway, my friend and I went there for a early Friday dinner with no reservation (we got there before 6pm and was allowed a table for until 7pm). And the restaurant was packed by 6:30pm, so definitely make reservation.

Service was good, very friendly staff, although I think they should have a f/t host person. The room is rustic, got a lot of original architectural details that are quite charming (the tile floors, the exposed wood beam ceiling).

The food is the basic French bistro fare. We ordered the onion tart and onion soup for starters. And they are both good. For main, we both had the duck confit. I liked the crispy style duck, but my friend said it could be crispier. However, we both agreed the complementary sides (green salad and roasted potato) did not go well with the duck. The dish lacks the flavors that usually come with this traditional comfort food.

At the end, we both feel that maybe the expectation was a bit high before coming, so I am not sure I would be rushing back. However, I can see that in this economy, a lot of people who want to have a nice night out for dinner, but don't want to break their budget to choose a restaurant like this one.

I came here last night with my bf after hearing so much good feedbacks for this restaurant. The place was a little dark for us but I guess that's the style of French bistro. We arrived a little past 10:30 pm and the place was about half full, I would say that it's pretty crowded for a Thursday late night. Since, I wasn't that hungry we just ordered 3 appies and an entree. We started off with: Onion Soup which flavour was great, not too heavy yet not too light either. My bf thought there wasn't enough onion in it though although I thought it was fine. The other one was escargoes which was a too bland for the both of us, though the bread underneath it was perfect after soaking all the garlic and oil. Next, we had the quail salad which was awesome, there was tonnes of beets, which is my fav. The whole quail was halved and it was cooked perfectly, so tender, the sauce was a little too sweet for me though. As for the lamb cheek, it was pretty good, very tender and tasty. We also ordered a bottle of my fav, Dr. Loosen's Reisling. The best part was the the price for the dinner cuz after tax & tips it only came out to $110. I would definitely come back again for more!!!