Atelier by Matt Jackson

4.8

371 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

French

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2 people

29 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Atelier by Matt Jackson | Elevated Dining In Sidney.

Marrying approachable elegance with hand-crafted cocktails, a global wine list, and an evocative dining experience, Atelier features French-inspired cuisine informed by the fresh and hyper-local ingredients of the Saanich Peninsula and surrounding areas.

We are fortunate on Vancouver Island to have some of the most incredible organic and local producers in the country and access to some of the world’s best fish and seafood. At Atelier, we draw inspiration from our local producers, fisherman, and farmers to serve you the freshest ingredients.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sun 17:00–20:30 Thu–Sat 12:00–15:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(250) 818-1845
Website
https://www.ateliersidney.ca/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Matt Jackson

Location
9804 Fifth St, Sidney, BC V8L 1X3
Area
Sidney
Cross Street
Fifth and Beacon
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
B.C Transit offers stops and pick-ups throughout Sidney B.C. Please visit B.C. Transit for the most convienent locations near us.
Additional
Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Chef VS Sommelier
CA$130.00 per person
19 Mar 2025 - 25 Apr 2025
Chef vs Somm 📅 Date: April 25, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 🎟 Spots Available:26 It is an unforgettable evening where culinary mastery meets expert wine pairing. Join us for a five-course dining experience designed to challenge your palate, as a top chef and an esteemed sommelier go head-to-head in a battle of flavors, pairing exquisite dishes with world-class wines. Featuring Sommelier Brendan Jones Brendan Jones’ journey in the hospitality industry is as rich and complex as the wines he curates. At just 23, he became Canada’s youngest Sommelier, earning his ISG Sommelier Diploma while overseeing wine programs at Vancouver’s most prestigious restaurants. His passion for wine education flourished while working abroad as a Corporate Food & Beverage Trainer on luxury cruise lines. Upon returning to Canada, Brendan built his career as a wine agent in Calgary before settling back in Vancouver in 2010. With a Marketing Management Degree and a WSET Diploma, he has continued to shape the industry while balancing life as a father and business owner. As the Founder of The Cachet Collection, Brendan brings his expertise, passion, and storytelling to this exclusive event. Featuring Chef Matthew Jackson Owner of Atelier, Chef Matthew Jackson brings a world of experience to the table, drawing inspiration from global influences while showcasing the very best of our local producers, fishermen, and farmers. His dedication to using the freshest community-sourced ingredients results in dishes that are as vibrant and thoughtful as the stories behind them. With an unwavering commitment to seasonality, sustainability, and flavor, Chef Matthew’s creations promise an unforgettable culinary journey. Indulge in an evening of fine dining, exceptional wines, and lively discussion, where each pairing is an opportunity to expand your appreciation of food and wine. Who will win—Chef or Somm? You decide! Welcome & First Course Scallops with carrots Roasted carrots, carrot purée, buttermilk purée, breadcrumb 2014 Champagne Legras & Haas “L'Année” Blanc De Blanc, Chouilly, France Second Course Beets with pickled apple Beet purée, beets, apple, spinach 2022 Hiedler 1er Cru “Ried Gaisberg" Riesling, Kamptal, Austria Third Course Spiced Cod with cauliflower Roasted cauliflower, curried cauliflower purée, sauce vierge 2021 Poderi Colla "Campo Romano" Pinot Nero Langhe DOC, Piedmont, Italy Main Course Beef with onions Ribeye, beef ragu, braised onion, pickled onion, marrow sauce 2011 Quinta da Falorca “Noblesse Oblige” Touriga Nacional DOP, Dão, Portugal Sweet Lemon lime meringue tart Lemon curd, lime meringue, candied lemons, lime gel 2023 Heidi Schröck, “Beerenauslese”, Burgenland, Austria

What 371 people are saying

Atelier by Matt Jackson reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Neighbourhood gem
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Atelier by Matt Jackson offers an intimate dining experience with "excellent food," "outstanding service," and a "beautiful location." Guests rave about the "unique" and "flawless" dishes, particularly the sea bass and lamb. The ambiance is perfect for celebrations, with attention to detail and a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended for a memorable meal.

371 Reviews

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Arleen
Seattle4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm ambiance to outstanding service, Atelier delivers a lovely experience. The staff was attentive, meal and wine was wonderful. Enjoyed and will be back!
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Michael
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atelier is what has been missing in Sidney. Sweet French Bistro with excellent food, excellent service & an excellent story!
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Roz VIP
San Francisco39 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, ambience and food sea bass, sable fish beef tartare and mussels. Only one item was the pavlova too chewy otherwise a delicious meal. Zoe corrected the mistake! Always a great experience!
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Jim
Vancouver50 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
we were early reservation, had to ask about the advertised specials , not told them ordered the mussels special it was good , constantly in middle of eating were asked to order more told server not ready ! finished mussels then made wine order 1 st bottle chosen not available, 2nd bottle not available !!!!! let me say the French red wine section not that big !! finally told to go to wine rack and find one no problem got one !! order fillet as main close to 40 min to get it !! well presented ... unfortunately the meat was cold !obviously sat on the pass bar for a while ... potatoes were hot .... waiting for a server to to a check ... waited never happened ate anyway once i had 2 bites left server appeared and said how is it ?? i said the steak was cold .. can we fix ? a little late now i am done ! would tell chef .. never another word ... bottle of French wine never pour i refilled our glasses the whole evening did not request anything but a a restauranter myself i would have at least offer a drink or desert matt need some front of the house work !!
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Steven
Vancouver4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute little place with great ambiance and food suitable for celebrations, dinner with friends or dates.
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Patricia VIP
Edmonton45 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, excellent service and beautiful location in Sidney!
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Diane
Vancouver4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal, 5 star above most restaurants in the area. Fine dining and many choices on menu.
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Carolyn
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great good, lovely service. Will definitely be back. TY!
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Lori
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely and unexpected quality meal. Normally when you are that close to a waterfront, food is secondary to location. But this little (literally) door in the wall opens to a very intimate dining experience (26 seats). Nice selection of wines. I had their prix fixe Savour Sydney meal, and it was perfect quantity, my beef cooked to perfection, prawns and mussels starter, yummy. I'm a solo traveller, and there was nothing awkward about being a solo female diner there. Definitely worth the stop. (And thrilled it was open on a Monday night!)
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oliver VIP
Vancouver4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was amazing. Food, service, ambience. Taking the set menu was a good choice all the options were great. Really enjoyed the sea bass and the chocolate cake for dessert 😊 will definitely be back.
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Atelier by Matt Jackson is rated 4.8 stars by 371 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

29 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

9804 Fifth St, Sidney, BC V8L 1X3

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Fifth and Beacon
Area
Sidney
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sun 17:00–20:30 Thu–Sat 12:00–15:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–22:00
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
B.C Transit offers stops and pick-ups throughout Sidney B.C. Please visit B.C. Transit for the most convienent locations near us.
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Matt Jackson
Additional
Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.ateliersidney.ca/
Phone number
(250) 818-1845

Atelier by Matt Jackson

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Chef VS Sommelier

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What 371 people are saying

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