French Restaurants in Victoria, BC

Restaurant Matisse

Serving classical French cuisine, Matisse is one of Victoria's top French restaurants. This charming restaurant has an extensive menu of French favorites--lobster bisque with cognac and cream, Quebec duck Foie Gras, Filet de Boeuf Rossini (beef tenderloin in red wine and truffles) and a superb catch of the day. The wine menu features wine by the glass, half bottle or bottle. Diners may want to try a Canadian Inniskillin Merlot or a German Ayler Kupp Mosel Riesling Spätlese '04. Matisse is located in downtown Victoria, just a few minutes walk from the Inner Harbour and is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday evenings.

Restaurant Matisse
512 Yates Street
Victoria, BC
(+1) (250) 480 0883

Brasserie L'Ecole

Brasserie L'Ecole is a French bistro that is located in what used to be a Chinese school in Chinatown. The decor is warm and inviting and even though small (it seats just 38 people) has one of the best French menus in Victoria. The restaurant offers meat and produce that comes from local farms and ranches, and concentrates on classic French country style cuisine. It is recommended to try the Quadra Island Mussels, Chicken Paillard, the Trout or the Certified Angus Sirloin Steak. The extensive wine list offers predominantly French wines, with a select few wines from other countries. The staff is friendly, the restaurant is very relaxed and the atmosphere is casual and warm. Brasserie L'Ecole is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. It does not accept reservations, so diners should arrive early if they don't want a long wait.

Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government Street
Victoria, BC
(+1) (250) 475 6260

Bon Rouge Bistro

Located near Victoria's Inner Harbour, Bon Rouge is a French bistro that has everyone talking. Specializing in seasonal and local produce, seafood and game, Bon Rouge Bistro is one of the few French restaurants in Victoria that is open for lunch as well as dinner. Before an afternoon cycling Victoria's beautiful bike trails, foodies should try a Roasted Vegetable Salad, a Croque Madame or Bouillabaisse. For dinner, diners can relax in this casual, friendly restaurant and enjoy a meal of Island Mussels, Shrimp and Crab Salad, Duck Confit and a slice of Chocolate Truffle Cake. Dinner is not complete without a glass of Chardonnay and an Irish Coffee to finish the meal. Bon Rouge Bistro has a cozy dining room and a fun outdoor patio. The restaurant is open every day from 11 a.m. onwards.

Bon Rouge Bistro
611 Courtney Street
Victoria, BC
(+1) (250) 220 8008