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Smoked Salmon Belly - Atelier by Matt Jackson, Sidney, BC

Atelier by Matt Jackson

4.8
4.8
328 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
French

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2 people
20:30
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sat 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–15:00 Fri 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (250) 818-1845
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Sunday roast

    CA$65.00 per person

    20 Oct 2024 - 13 Apr 2025
    Sunday roast.
  • New Years Eve

    CA$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    New Years Eve

What 328 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Service

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Food

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Service

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Value

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for business meals

  • Vancouver Island

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Vancouver Island

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Atelier by Matt Jackson is a hidden gem in Sidney, offering "outstanding food and atmosphere" with a cozy ambiance. Diners rave about the "excellent service," "superb" appetizers, and innovative cocktails. The chef's flair shines through in dishes like duck and pork tenderloin. A must-visit for fine dining enthusiasts!

328 Reviews
  1. Alex

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Best restaurant experience we have had in years.Exellent !

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  2. Sydney

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, delicious food, and original cocktails!

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  3. Joan

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. A real fine dining gem in Sidney.

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  4. Pauline

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for the happy hour as we are small eaters and it was lovely. We had things from the Gapoy about menu and the regular appetizers. The Mussels and frites were delicious, but you’ll want to order bread as well to soak up that delicious wine sauce!

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  5. drew

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific lunch. delicious food, great service, wonderful quiet atmosphere. could not have been better! will plan many more visits.

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  6. Susan

    VIP

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We feel luck to have such an intimate, upscale restaurant in little Sidney By the Sea. All three of us enjoyed all 4 courses. Delicious and impeccable, friendly service.

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  7. Elisa

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, with the exception of dessert, was outstanding. The fish was cooked perfectly and the beat tart was delicious. The dessert, a lemon pavlova, was a solid awful. It was hard and dry and smelled like a wet dog although the lemon cured was nice.

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  8. Doug

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were excited about celebrating our 55 wedding anniversary . The ratings appeared good . We were seated promptly , lights were very bright so we asked if they could be dimmed and they were which then created amber but if ambience . We were slow to get our food others arriving after us got theirs first . When ours came my wife’s veggies were piping hot but her salmon was undercooked and barely warm . Our server offered to redo it how ever she was nearly finished her vegetables so she declined . Our server was very nice(she) and reduced the cost of my wife’s dinner and offered a free glass of wine . She was very nice in trying to make up for the kitchens error . It was a bit disappointing.

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  9. Jane

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Happy Hour proved to be good value. Our favourite item from this menu was the prawns. The service was exemplary.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love eating here. Congratulations Matt on 2 years! The special celebration tasting menu was simply wonderful.

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FAQs

Atelier by Matt Jackson is rated 4.8 stars by 328 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Atelier by Matt Jackson

9804 Fifth St, Sidney, BC V8L 1X3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fifth and Beacon
  • Area
    Sidney
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sat 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–15:00 Fri 15:00–22:00
  • 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.
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access
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