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Victoria french cuisine Brasserie L'Ecole
Victoria french cuisine Brasserie L'Ecole
Victoria french cuisine Brasserie L'Ecole
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BRASSERIE L'ECOLE

(5.0 Score)
1715 Government Street,
Victoria, BC V8W 1Z4 Directions

Since 2001

Specialty:

✓ Delice De Bourgogne ✓ Warm Marinated Olives ✓ Soupe À L’oignon Gratinée ✓ Beets ✓ Agretti ✓ Parsley ✓ Yogurt ✓ Hazelnut ✓ Dukkah Red Wine Vinaigrette ✓ Endive Salad ✓ Lettuce ✓ Chives ✓ Chervil ✓ Tarragon Goat Cheese ✓ Walnuts ✓ Tarragon Vinaigrette ✓ Frites ✓ Parmesan Cheese ✓ Garlic ✓ Parsley ✓ Truffle Oil ✓ Chicken Liver Mousse ✓ Albacore Tuna ✓ Tomato Galette ✓ Beef Tartare ✓ Saltspring Mussels ✓ Parisienne Gnocchi ✓ Trout ✓ Moules Et Frites ✓ Fois Gras Terrine ✓ Halibut ✓ Brasserie Burger ✓ Steak Frites

“Brasserie L'Ecole serves high-end French dishes in a casual setting. Their chefs use seasonal ingredients to make a delicious menu. Their menu reflects Brasserie L'Ecole's approach to using seasonal, locally available products cooked in a classic French-country style. Brasserie L'Ecole is a celebrated brasserie for French fare and wine served in bustling, unpretentious quarters. Their signature dishes are salt spring mussels, smoked tuna, steak and duck confit. Brasserie L'Ecole has vegetarian and gluten-free menu options. Take-out and dine-in options are available at the restaurant. Brasserie L'Ecole operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wi-fi facilities are also available.”

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License #714790623

Price:

Delice de Bourgogne $16
Warm Marinated Olives $10
Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée $18
Beets Salad $16
Endive Salad $17
Goat Cheese Salad $18
Frites Parmesan $15
Chicken Liver Mousse $20
Albacore Tuna $19
Beef Tartare $30
SaltSpring Mussels $30
Parisienne Gnocchi $30
Trout $46
Moules et Frites $36
Halibut $52
Brasserie Burger $29
Beef Short Ribs $55
Steak Frites Sirloin $48
Steak Frites Tenderloin $78
Steak Frites NY Striploin $69
Steak Frites Ribeye $92
Steak Frites Bavette $50

Contact:

(250) 475-6260 (778) 445-3344

Tue-Sat: 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Mon & Sun: Closed

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Victoria french cuisine Vis-à-Vis
Victoria french cuisine Vis-à-Vis
Victoria french cuisine Vis-à-Vis
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VIS-À-VIS

(4.9 Score)
2232 Oak Bay Avenue,
Victoria, BC V8R 1G4 Directions

Since 2014

Specialty:

✓ Oysters ✓ Prawn Cocktail ✓ Brie Tart ✓ Escargot ✓ Steak Tartare ✓ Salmon Tartare ✓ Seared Scallops ✓ French Onion Soup ✓ Clam Chowder ✓ Asparagus and Tarragon Velouté ✓ Mussels Ooh La La ✓ Almond Crusted Duck Breast ✓ Steak Frites ✓ Rack Of Lamb ✓ Chicken Lyonnaise ✓ Salmon Meuniere ✓ Ratatouille ✓ Cheese and Charcuterie ✓ Seafood Platter ✓ Marinated Olives ✓ Prosciutto ✓ Rainbow Trout Rillette ✓ French Green Beans ✓ Baked Cauliflower ✓ Parmesan Frites ✓ Heirloom Tomato Salad ✓ Caesar Salad ✓ Avocado and Shrimp Salad ✓ Niçoise Salad ✓ Melon and Prosciutto

“Vis-à-Vis specializes in French-inspired main dishes, delectable charcuterie selections, and an impressive array of wines. Sam Watson is the General Manager, and Kevin Pinto is the Executive Chef of Vis-à-Vis. The inviting atmosphere is characterized by a charming blend of wood and brick, creating an intimate setting for customers. With front-row seats, you can chat with their Bartender and Charcutier while enjoying a glass of wine, locally crafted beer, or a signature cocktail. Vis-à-Vis provides outdoor seating facilities to their clients.

2025 Update: Gift cards are available.”

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Price:

Cheese & Charcuterie $43
Seafood Platter $70
Prawn Cocktail $20.99
Brie Tart $20.2
Escargot $20.99
Steak Tartare $25
Salmon Tartare $24.7
Marinated Olives $13.5
Prosciutto $20.99
Rainbow Trout Rillette $17
French Green Beans $15
Baked Cauliflower $16
Parmesan Frites $13.79
French Onion Soup $15.7
Clam Chowder $15.7
Heirloom Tomato Salad $19
Avocado & Shrimp Salad $25.79
Niçoise Salad $30.79
Melon & Prosciutto $21
Frenchie Burger $23.7
Mussels Ooh La La $35.29
Add Parm Frites $6.7
Steak Sandwich $28
Croque Monsieur $18.99
Ratatouille $25

Contact:

(250) 590-7424

Mon-Sun: 8am - 8pm

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Victoria french cuisine JOIE Grillades
Victoria french cuisine JOIE Grillades
Victoria french cuisine JOIE Grillades
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JOIE GRILLADES

(4.9 Score)
104-1175 Cook Street,
Victoria, BC V8V 4A1 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Gambas ✓ Flan D'homard Et Saumon-Fumé ✓ Pétoncles Saint Jacques Au Pistou ✓ Duo De Champignons Et Homard ✓ Saumon Du Pacific ✓ Canard Au Parfum De Truffe ✓ Paleron Dijonnaise ✓ Méchoui D'agneau ✓ Gâteau Au Chocolat À La Framboise ✓ Sablé De Pommes Au Brie ✓ Gâteau Au Fromage Blanc ✓ Pains Français ✓ Olives Maison ✓ Petits Coeurs D'artichauts ✓ Champignon Diablo

“JOIE Grillades is an Archetypal Victorian casual fine dining restaurant that offers a comfortable wine bar with an easygoing dining room. The appetizers and mains were full of flavour. The owner was so friendly and charming. JOIE Grillades wanted to set the menu for them and presented them with an array of delicious dishes, from appetizers to main courses to desserts. The atmosphere was perfect for a date night, and the service was exquisite. They provide personable customer service with serious attention to guests' needs, having French Tapas specialists for know about their dishes.

2025 Update: JOIE Grillades' all main courses are served with unlimited access to their seasonal salad bar, and you must try their signature French fries.”

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Price:

Cold Tapas:
Artichoke Vinaigrette $9
Salmon Candy $13
Chef Salad $19
Salmon Carpaccio $23
Charcuterie Platter $25
Hot Tapas:
Pain Français $12
Truffle Fries $15
Crostini Trio $16
Gambas $25
Assiette du Pacific $29
Rack Duo $29
Mains:
Bourguignon Au Vin Rouge $45
Canard Au Poivre $49
Contre-Filet $49
Rack Savoury $59
Suprême Lamb Platter $64
Tomahawk $115
Herb Lemon Prawns $16
Anis Basil Scallops $24
La Dègustation $155
Wine Pairing $75
Joie V.I.P. Experience $250
Wine Pairing $125

Contact:

(250) 590-7228

Wed-Mon: 5pm - 10am

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BRASSERIE L'ECOLE REVIEWS

Hands down the best dining experience in the city. Their attention to detail and making sure every one of their guests has a special night out is something you won’t find anywhere else. That and the menu is amazing. French onion soup, endive salads, any of the steak options. Paired with the perfect wine. I honestly look forward to every meal here.

Excellent service (always!!) and such great food. It's a bit of a twist on a steakhouse, meets French bistro and we always love the steak frites (can't go wrong) and the burger is probably the best in the city! Nice selection and rotation of wines and desserts as well.

The best French restaurant in town. Food and service are outstanding and such a cool design! So many lovely details in the decoration. Great experience, we’ll come back again definitely.

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VIS-À-VIS REVIEWS

Favorite area in Victoria Oak Bay area. Quiet and elegant ambiance. Generous portions, surprising combinations like the Steak Sandwich resembling a pizza-steak fusion, Grilled Marinated Octopus offering a salad-centric cold dish, and Scallops Soufflé presenting a delightful blend of seafood chowder and scallops.

We ended up here when the Penny Farthing wasn’t taking any more reservations. This place is soooo good! And the two restaurants are sisters - same kitchen - but this food is French and fabulous! We had the duck, the gnocchi, and the beef stew. Yum.

First time dining here this weekend and was very pleasantly surprised it lived up to the hype! Best french onion soup I've ever had and escargot was fantastic. Will definitely be back.

JOIE GRILLADES REVIEWS

The food was exquisite. I still can’t get over how amazing the food was. The waiter was exceptional. My husband and I wasn’t celebrating anything special but our waiter made the dining experience a memorable one. I had a hard time deciding on what to order and our waiter prepared something special. I had a shrimp and scallop dish with a sauce that I could drink-it was that good! I had lamb prepared 2 ways-the spicy nut and a mustard Dijon-the spicy nut was so good. I don’t usually like beans but I would eat a whole plate of JOIE’s beans! I wish I had room for dessert! Next time.

Wonderful! A nice quiet venue allows for conversation. French cuisine, and service was unique with Laurent recommending 3 shared "surf and turf" courses for our group of four. Everything was a taste sensation, perfectly prepared seafood, beef and lamb. Expensive, but a place for a real treat or special occasion.

Good place for excellent food and mood. The lighting is dim and the music is romantic. Good for a party with good laughs or just the two of you. Very very nice service too. You'll enjoy it.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BRASSERIE L'ECOLE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

VIS-À-VIS Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

JOIE GRILLADES Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Complete Info: 9
Pricing: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10

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