Les Faux Bourgeois Bistro

This neat little gem is hidden in between Fraser and Kingway so it can be hard to miss. I've been hearing many things about this place and have wanted to check it out for a long time. There is minimal street parking along 15th street in front of the restaurant and I'd also suggest going early or making reservations because it does fill up quickly. My friend and I got there around 6 on a Saturday night and were relegated to the bar.


We sat at the edge of the bar which was actually comfortable and ensured that we'd get prompt service as the bartender/waiter was always in front of us. The restaurant is loud, boisterous and lively so it's certainly not a place where you'd want to bring someone for a quiet, intimate night. It's pretty small and quaint inside. Nothing really redeeming but then again, no one ever really goes to a restaurant just for the decor.


Escargots de bourgogne ~ $9 - so I had this dish on a dare since I'm not very adventurous with food but I actually liked this a lot! Three crostini with about ten pieces of escargot. I thought it would taste like oysters but it was more like mushrooms with a chewy texture. The dish was saturated with parsley, garlic and butter. It was pretty salty and I liked it a lot!


Canard confit ~ $17 - crispy duck confit, potatoes, green beans and port jus. I thought it was pretty good. However, my friend thought this was just ok and said that the best duck confit she's ever had is at this restaurant called Tapestry on Denman and Robson so definitely must check it out. She also ordered mashed potatoes which cost a whopping $5 for a scoop about the size of an apple which was very bland and plain. That was kind of a rip-off.


le steak frites ~ $17 - hangar steak with red wine jus and frites. It's a pretty big plate with lots of fries so it's a pretty salty dish. You also have the option of green peppercorn or herb butter with your steak instead and I wish I had the peppercorn. Not that the dish wasn't good but just a personal preference. I'd probably try something else next time though.


Creme brulee ~ $6 - There isn't really much else to be said about the creme brulee here other than that it was good but somewhat forgettable. We also ordered a nut crusted chocolate silk cake for $7 which was very sweet and which my friend didn't like since she didn't enjoy the texture of the nut crust.

Overall rating - 8 - I would definitely return as there are a number of other things that I'd live to try on the menu. For a French restaurant, it doesn't break the bank and it tastes good too. The service was very good and attentive as the waiter always came to check up on us. The atmosphere was lively but not loud enough that I couldn't have a normal conversation. Perhaps the only thing I wish were that the desserts were just as tantalizing as the rest of the menu.

Les Faux Bourgeois Bistro
663 E 15th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6T 2R6

Tel: 604-873-9733