Bijou Restaurant est un établissement convivial. L'ambiance de ce restaurant est décontractée. Elle vous propose, entre autres, un stationnement. Bijou Restaurant est ouvert tard tous les jours de la semaine. L'accès est aisé par transport en commun. Les moyens de paiement acceptés sont MasterCard et Visa.plus...Plus de texte
This place is very unique, you really need to dig...
This place is very unique, you really need to dig to find this restaurant as it is tucked in behind a parking lot. But it is worth the adventure! The restaurant is very small, with a chalk board menu. I’m not sure I liked the way the menu was displayed as you needed to walk up to the chalk board to make any sense out of it. I started off with an appetizer of some sort of fish, spicy yet pickled, a very interesting combination but the chef made it work well. Now the main course I had was an Indian style lamb. This dish was cooked to perfection, you will be amazed by how well this cook does his thing. I did however leave a bit hungry as the portions are very small. All in all the food was top-notch and the service was excellent, Truly one of Stratford’s hidden gems!
The place was hard to find (in an alleyway behind...
The place was hard to find (in an alleyway behind the Stratford Hotel) and we were seated in front of the kitchen counter, but we did not mind. It was cozy and what you expect from a european establishment. The food was excellent. We liked the menu on the board, no need to print or reprint menus. We had the lamb which was medium rare, tender and delicious. I would certainly recommend the place to friends and relatives.
Worth a visit every time we come to Stratford.
Although this restaurant is listed as a French restaurant it didn't have much in the way of a traditional French menu. The menu is more Canadian to me but varied and written up on a chalkboard with about 8 or 9 appetizers and mains. It is prixe fixe at $40 for 2 courses and $49 for 3. Throw in a bottle of wine (least expensive is $40) and that puts you at at $120-$138 (+30% tax/tip)per couple. The food is worth it. Fresh, light, very well-prepared, well-presented. I would go back for more. As to the people who found it too noisy, they probably got stuck at the table by the serving counter. We almost did, but refused it, and thoroughly enjoyed our evening, as apparently the full house did.
While the restaurant, tucked behind a old hotel...
While the restaurant, tucked behind a old hotel and tavern, seems simple in style and layout, the food and service is what makes a dinner at Bijou a wonderful experience.
Don't expect a side of veggies with your filet, but a adventurous mix of textures, colours and flavours that make you realize just how horrendously boring other restaurants are.
Unfortunately not one of Stratford's best kept secrets anymore, but still looking forward to my next exceptional meal there.
Slick presentation; the recent renovations move...
Slick presentation; the recent renovations move the entire experience up a notch; food sophisticated, delicate, and nuanced. Service much better than sugggested in previous review. Worth the trip to Stratford even if not taking in the Festival.
