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Is That French, Vancouver, BC

Is That French

4.8
4.8
277 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Wine Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Located in the iconic Blood Alley in Gastown Is That French is offering minimal intervention BC wine, oyster & local seafood celebrating the terroir of the Pacific Northwest. Come explore our terroir!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (604) 499-0680
  • Website
    http://isthatfrench.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kovic Prevost
  • Location
    45 Blood Alley Square, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A7
  • Area
    Gastown
  • Cross Street
    Carrall St & Blood Alley
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Jazz Night

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 17:00 - 20:45
    Live jazz music on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm will be paired with 20% off all bottles of wine. Come and enjoy some sexy vibes in blood alley while sipping on some minimal intervention BC wine.

    Jazz Night photo

  • Oyster Monday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 17:00 - 20:45
    It's Oyster Monday at Is That French & all our oysters are a 1$ off all night! Come & enjoy them freshly shucked on the half shell with a glass of minimal intervention BC wine.

    Oyster Monday photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 277 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver

    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver

    Best Value

  • Vancouver

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Is That French is a hidden gem in Vancouver offering "amazing food and wine" with a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "diverse and long wine list," knowledgeable staff, and exceptional service. The small, intimate space serves fresh, innovative dishes, perfect for special occasions. Reservations are recommended!

277 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute gem for any city and in any country. From start to finish, absolutely loved the entire experience from the ambience and waiting staff right up to the owner /chef. The wine experience is incomparable for whatever you crave,and the food is so lovingly prepared,so tasty, and so good. It feels like you’re in good friends home. There is great passion and knowledge from everyone who works here. I will be back. 

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  2. Karen

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend this restaurant. It’s a small quaint room with amazing service and the food is outstanding. The dishes are made to share and the menu is unique to the night. Bravo to the chefs. Best meal I’ve had in a long time.

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  3. Nikola

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Intimate atmosphere, amazing service and incredible food and wine. Must try in Vancouver!

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  4. patricio

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time, staff was great, explained the menu, had recomendations and helped with everything. Really going back again.

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  5. Johnathon

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a special place uniquely tucked away in an alleyway, providing gourmet delicacies and a robust wine selection to any occasion. Love it here!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing like always! Love the new risotto and octopus dish

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  7. Stefan

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place with smart wine list and exceptional staff.

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  8. alexander

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, great service, a very good selection of wines by the glass. Simple decor.

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  9. KellyN

    Vancouver

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Wasn’t particularly impressed when greeted upon arrival.

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  10. Courtney

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed my experience last night. The food (oysters, goat cheese stuffed olives, basque cheesecake and a wine flight) were all great, and very attentive service. No notes.

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FAQs

Is That French is rated 4.8 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Is That French

45 Blood Alley Square, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Carrall St & Blood Alley
  • Area
    Gastown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kovic Prevost
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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