3 Best French Restaurants in Stratford, ON

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BIJOU RESTAURANT

34 Brunswick Street,
Stratford, ON N5A 3L8 Directions

Since 2000

Specialty:

Smoked Beets With Peaches Strawberry Gazpacho Chilled Prawns and Melon Grilled Octopus With Niçoise Salad Foie Gras Terrine With Summer Cheese Board Charcuterie Board Zucchini Caponata Berkshire Pork Rack Pan Seared Halibut Poached Egg Seared Scallop Lobster With Ricotta and Spinach Agnolotto Grilled 6oz Aaa Tenderloin Milk and Honey Strawberry Shortcake Cannolis With Textures Of Chocolate Cherries and Summer Truffle

Bijou Restaurant is a contemporary bistro with a fixed-price French menu, global tapas, and wines from the small-craft vineyard. Mark & Linda Simone are the owners of Bijou Restaurant. They proudly present their highly acclaimed and locally inspired farm-to-table menu. Their menu has become an annual favourite for visitors and Stratford locals, showcasing the region's amazing produce and culinary artisans. By partnering with local farmers and culinary artisans, the Chef can create dishes that feature the region's unique flavours. Their menus bring fresh, seasonal fare inspired by local produce, Head Chef Evan Trower. The restaurant honours its twenty-three-year tradition of showcasing local cuisine while masterfully infusing modern influences and techniques. You can experience intimate dining at the Bistro. Their innate curiosity and passion for cooking have allowed them to work at some exceptional restaurants throughout their career. You find dry aging, fermentation, curing, and charcuterie, all driven by passion and creativity for the world of food, on Bijou's menu. Bijou's private events are executed with you and your guests, highlighting local ingredients, exceptional service, and a unique atmosphere. They also serve great cocktails.

2025 Update: Bijou Restaurant offers the ideal setting for any occasion and modern, creative cuisine.

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Price:

GRILLED OCTOPUS:
Nicoise Salad $22
FOIE GRAS TERRINE:
Summer Berries $24
Cheese Board $29
Charcuterie Board $29
STARTERS:
Smoked Beets with Peaches(GF) $16
Strawberry Gazpacho(GF) $17
Chilled Prawns and Melon(GF) $22
SUBSTANTIALS:
Zucchini Caponata $26
Berkshire Pork Rack(GF) $35
Pan Seared Halibut(GF) $46
Seared Scallops and Risotto(GF) $49
Lobster with Ricotta $49
Spinach Agnolotti $49
Grilled 6oz AAA Tenderloin(GF) $55

Contact:

(519) 273-5000

Tue-Sat: 4:30pm - 10pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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CAFE BOUFFON

70 Ontario Street Upper Level,
Stratford, ON N5A 3H2 Directions

Since 2021

Specialty:

Lemon Curd Tart Crème Brûlée Profiteroles Chocolate Mousse Baba Au Rhum Cardamom Demerara Morning Bun Bouffon Dark Chocolate Eclairs Muffin Macarons Caesar Salad Arugula Salad Pazzo Chopped Chips Di Parma Funghi Crostini Primavera Pazzo Calzone

Cafe Bouffon brings classically inspired menus with an increasing focus on sourcing locally and sustainably. Meghan Miller is the General Manager of this restaurant. Their chefs are thrilled to make Cafe Bouffon part of your Stratford traditions, whether a quick lunch-in, weekend brunch, or elevated dinner service. They are dedicated to bringing menus that inspire and fuel every part of your day. They pride themselves on highlighting inspired menus with quality ingredients year-round and classically driven dishes designed with sustainability and accessibility. Group dining and gift cards are available at Cafe Bouffon. They offer a half-price Margarita Pizza special all day and night year-round on Fridays. Their Art Nouveau-inspired dining room is an excellent backdrop for a romantic meal featuring classic French dishes like Steak au Poivre, chilled oysters, French onion soup, and crispy duck confit paired with the city's best wine cellar. Reservations are recommended during the theatre season.

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License #310100516

Price:

SALADS:
Dressed Greens $14
Salade Lyonnaise $18
French Carrot Salad $16
Black Kale $16
Salade Niçoise $23
APPETIZERS:
Chicken Liver Mousse $18
French Onion Soup $18
Green Goddess Yoghurt $18
Salt Cod Croquettes $18
Add Croquette 1pc $5
MCINTOSH FARMS:
Steak Tartare Starts From $25
Small Plates + Sides
Bread Service $10
Olives $8
Saucisson Sec $13
Dressed Greens $8
Frites $8
Oysters 6 $21
Oysters 12 $41
Two-Course Prix Fixe $45

Contact:

(519) 273-6666

Tue-Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm|5pm - 9pm
Sat: 10am - 3pm|5pm - 9pm
Sun: 10am - 3pm |5pm - 9pm
Mon: Closed

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Stratford french cuisine Rene's Bistro
Stratford french cuisine Rene's Bistro
Stratford french cuisine Rene's Bistro
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RENE'S BISTRO

20 Wellington Street,
Stratford, ON N5A 2L2 Directions

Since 2008

Specialty:

BLT Caesar Mixed Greens Bread and the Neighbour Petatou De Chevre Mushroom Crostini Seafood Mac and Cheese Mushroom Wellington 8 oz Beef Tenderloin Chicken Parmesan Fusilli Bolognese Lamb Shank Lemon Pepper Salmon Creme Brulee Panacotta Pecan Pudding Cake served with Toffee Cream Sauce and Ice Cream Flourless Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream

Rene's Bistro is one of the best French restaurants. The restaurant is located in The Annex Room Suites. Rene Delafranier is the Chef at Rene's Bistro. He graduated from the Stratford Chef School. Rene Delafranier prepares dishes by using fresh local ingredients. You can go and enjoy their delicious Seafood Mac N Cheese, Baked Vegetarian Crepes, Crispy Spring Rolls, and Chicken Scaloppini. Rene's Bistro has gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan menu options. Their goal is to serve food that’s not only delicious, but honest food that makes you feel at home.

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License #2238260

Price:

Caesar Salad $14.00
Mixed Green Salad $15.00
Bread & The Neighbour $11.00
Petatou De Chèvre $14.00
Mushroom Crostini $18.00
Daily Soup Du Jour $8.00
Marinière Mussels $18.00
Portuguese Mussels $18.00
Basquaise Mussels $18.00
Thai Mussels $18.00

Contact:

(519) 508-1777

Tue-Sat: 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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