Les Faux Bourgeois

Les Faux Bourgeois is a great little bistro in East Vancouver that serves up classic French dishes such as duck confit and steak frites. I recently visited again to try their new puff pastry tarts, and they were delicious. Pro tip: you can pay an extra $7 to upgrade your steak to a tenderloin! Totally worth it.

It usually gets quite busy so ensure you have a reservation, or come right when they open!

An unassuming french bistro with dimly lit ambience around Kingsway area that intrigued me from the perpetual queue. Felt like food was alright (I found most of the dishes overly seasoned/sauce for some reason) but desserts were good. Pretty good cocktail and wine list with decent service. Overall not bad, but won't be in a hurry to return

Mushroom Risotto ($26) 6/10
Pretty standard risotto with spinach, sage, and parmesan. Texture was okay but this dish was unusually salty.

Tartare de Boeuf ($28) 7/10
Beef tartare with capers, mustard, shallot egg yolk served with fries. I like the fact that it was flavourful and fresh, however I felt like they went overboard with the seasonings... would have liked to taste the beef more.

Canard Confit ($31) 7.5/10
Probably the best dish out of ones we ordered. Really enjoyed the confit duck itself, my feedback would be that the warm salad (potatoes, arugula, goat cheese, and port jus) had too much dressing.

Grilled Squid ($17) 4/10
Served with shaved fennel salad and sauce vierge. Not a fan, squid was really tough to eat and had chewy texture.

Creme Brulee ($10) 7.5/10
Really good fresh creme brulee. Rich and decadent in all the right ways.

Chocolate Mousse ($8) 7.5/10
Personally prefer this over the creme brulee as I am more a chocolate person. Not too sweet with strong chocolate flavour.

Yummy little place. Blink and you may miss it. We did. LOL. Had to drive around the block and then parked right in front.
Its a small quiet little place. Great for small gatherings and cozy dinners.
Service was great. The waiter explained all the dishes and told his favs and why he liked them.
We had the SALADE DE CHÈVRE CHAUD, SOUPE À L'OIGNON GRATINÉE and CANARD CONFIT.
Great flavor, beautifully presented and priced accordingly.
Would definitely go back.

Most affordable delicious French food. The service team was extremely attentive and friendly. The restaurant gave off a classic speakeasy ambiance which helped curate the food served.

I recommend parking a block away in the inner residential streets two minutes away. Street parking can be limited with all the other restaurants located on the strip.

Our order: Grilled Squid, Moules Marinieres, Le Steak Frites with Red Wine Shallot Jus. I would definitely order all these dishes again during my next visit. The wine pairings were much appreciated by the staff.

Went to Les Faux Bourgeois with a group of 5 friends last night. It was such a awesome experience. Great vibe, great service and most of all, great food. Everything was made to order and fresh. We will definitely be back.

Delicious and worth it!
Had the tart of the day, scallop risotto, and beef tartare, and lemon tart.

UPDATE TO 2023 REVIEW!!

I've been here already 3 times in the 2023 year and omg, this restaurant will forever be my favourite spot for a simple dinner with some close friends. Every single time I am here, it is consistently amazing!!

This year, I have tried all their daily features, and each time I have had it, it is always delicious. And on top of that, their service is fantastic, and I have been served by Dave for the past 2 times this year and he has been extremely friendly and nice to us.

This is for sure the perfect date spot as well. The ambiance is perfect for it. It has low lighting, romantic atmosphere, and on top of that, it is cozy and comfortable. I really love how their cocktails are extremely affordable as well, and they taste delicious too!

Their food selection has been the same for the past 10 years, they have the iconic Beef Tartare and it is always memorable. Their meat to cracker/bread ratio is perfect, and that is very rare for most tartares. On top of that, they always have the iconic escargot. It is perfectly baked and cooked to a perfection that isn't too chewy and deliciously buttery too.

This place is special for their steak frites, as I have always walked off with some take home for the night. They have so much steak and fries in that kitchen to bring home it is perfect. On top of that, their daily features have always surprised me with something delicious every time. Their chefs know how to do a proper meal and it is always warm and hearty.

Anyways, I do recommend this place every time my friends want a subtle and gentle place to eat. It is low brow and it does carry a good weight for the past years it has been at this location. Well done LFB.

We did not have a reservation but we were able to sit outside on their patio, which is surprisingly underdeveloped compared to others in the neighborhood. They didn't have any heats lamps or music but there was a lot of street noise and then bees kept circling around. The food was decent but I think the best part was the salad that came with the duck, which had a nice dressing and goat cheese mixed in. This was my first time at a French restaurant and it was underwhelming.

We had mussels, the main course mussel dish had a muddy taste to it, Not enough garlic. The main courses was alright. Nothing to write home about.
We were brought the dessert menu and as soon as the dessert arrived we were informed that our table has been booked and the guests was sitting at
the bar waiting. We felt lots of pressure to shove down our dessert and leave which made me very unhappy. I have boycotted a restaurant before for rushing me through my meal. It takes away enjoyment from having a meal with friends. I hope they hear what I am saying if they want return business.

La Faux Bourgeois in Vancouver offered two delicious dishes that I had the pleasure of trying. The duck confit dish consisted of a warm salad of sarladaise potatoes, goat cheese, arugula, and port jus, and it was an excellent combination of flavours. The duck was cooked perfectly, juicy and tender, and the port jus added a rich depth to the dish. The goat cheese, arugula, and sarladaise potatoes all worked together to create a harmonious and well-rounded dish.

The salade de chèvre chaud salad was also excellent, consisting of warm goat cheese crostini, walnuts, organic greens, beets, and sherry vinaigrette. The goat cheese was creamy and tangy, and the warm crostini was the perfect complement. The beets added a sweet and earthy flavour, and the walnuts added a crunchy texture. The sherry vinaigrette tied everything together and added a zesty and refreshing note to the dish.

Overall, both dishes at La Faux Bourgeois in Vancouver were outstanding, and I would highly recommend visiting this restaurant for a delicious and well-crafted meal.