Le Crocodile

Wow! Hands down one of the best places I’ve had steak at. Outside of the food, the service was great and everyone was very friendly.

We got a few apps and desserts. It was well worth it. It’ll def recommend coming to this place if you’re looking for a spot for steak and lots of chocolate.

We went for dinner to the Crocodile last night. It was my sons choice actually. The service was incredible!:) my favourite was the bone marrow. My sons favourite was the chocolate crocodiles and lychee sorbet. Many thanks for a great experience!:)

What an amazing experience. The food was delicious and their staff were so professional and friendly. We started with mushroom soup, had halibut and Roasted Free-Range Chicken Breast. All delicious and their tart dessert was amazing too.

I love the atmosphere in this place, so cozy and the lights are easy to the eyes.it felt comfortable dining here too. No doubt they have good food and its a good the taste never changes. I've been here twice already and had the same dishes in those occasions-they are consistent.

Went here with my sister because we heard this is an amazing place. We were both foodies so we didn't wasted any time and immediately went to this place to try their dishes. What we had are all worth it, from having a beautiful interior and delicious food to an amazing service. We will definitely be back again here.

Food is well made except I found it overly rich and heavy - especially the sauce. It’s French after all. Good service. Tables are very close to each other which do not offer much privacy in conversation.

I like how their dishes tasted, flavorful but not too much. Their desserts are good too, especially the souffle, it's so light to the taste. They did great on the food preparation because all of our orders are good and fulfilling. The presentation is beautiful- it is as beautiful as how tasty they are. Food portions are just right and worth of the price we paid

Great place to go for a celebration, may it be as a family or an intimate dining. Their foods are very much to my liking and I couldn't ask for more. We totally got what we paid for and felt satisfied after our meals. I especially like the les escargot, duck breast, and the sorbet that they served. Kudos to the staff of this place-great service, quick, and they are very nice and attentive.

My family and ibwent there for my aunts birthday and mine. 9 of us were treated very well, great food and great wine. An absolutely wonderful time, our 3rd visit there. Liam, you were awesome, helpful, friendly, and spoke French very well! Hope to see you soon!

The lobster bisque and the sable fish and prawn are very delicious. I like how they tasted and the presentation is nice too! Good service, they are quick. Our server gave us good food recommendations for first timers and we were very pleased with how our foods turned out to be. We enjoyed every piece of them and we were very satisfied.

One of the worst and weirdest dining experiences I have ever had. Upon arriving, it took 3 seperate hosts to finally get me to my table. I was told they were sold out, but could provide a table by the bar. They provided a make shift table and chair that were rickety. They had to replace the chair and put sugar packets under the the legs of the table to stabilize it. The row of nice tables behind me sat empty the entire time I was there, as well as the rest of the restaurant, that remained at 30% full. Yet they left me at this bizarre location. My meal sucked. The steak was over cooked and too dry. The service was good however. As I had 3 different waiters come to the table every 10 minutes. I would never go back to this restaurant. It is highly over rated. Stay away. Spend your money somewhere else. Their a number of excellent fine dining restaurants in Vancouver you can go to. This restaurant is not one of them. I should have left when I got sat at that ridiculous table. What a weird place. Le Crocodile is a "Crock". Booooooooooo! Le Crocodile, shame on you.

One of the best restaurants in Vancouver. My husband and I really enjoyed the food and overall experience. Lovely stuff, pleasant atmosphere, and delicious food. The mushroom sauce with veal is what to die for. So good! Will be happy to come back!

For a restaurant that supposedly has a rich history in Vancouver, I definitely expected so much more. The food reminded me of cruise ship restaurant quality. Service was alright, but felt like it wasn’t genuine. Their sommelier also wasn’t very helpful. Could feel a sense of entitlement from the staff at this restaurant. Ambiance is nothing to write home about - feels very old and outdated. The acoustics are also very poor, that it was hard to have a conversation with our own table (of 4 people).

They do provide complimentary fries and chocolate (as dessert), but honestly some of the worst fries I’ve had and the chocolate tasted cheap.

All in all, they are very overhyped and overrated and I certainly would not go back on my own choice and suggest for you to skip and try something else.

Went here with my folks to try this place because our neighbors recommended it. Curiosity got the best of us (of course) so we decided to come here. The place is super nice with warm lights and cozy ambiance. I think this setting is good for a date night. So, we tried their foods according to our server's recommendations since it's out first time here, we wanna try their popular dishes and some of their best. They are really good and satisfying. Next time we gotta experiment/explore and choose on our own.

Came here with my lovely gf for my Bday dinner and what a wonderful experience. From the service the second you arrive there to the amazing waiters and waitresses that are always on top of things and really busy. The executive chef ‍ there is hands down one of the best i have experienced in my life and you can just tell the passion in their food. The best French cuisine in Vancouver and do yourself a treat all and experience them at least once! Cheers

Service was IMPECCABLE! Best in 10 years at least! Loved the halibut and scallop dishes. The creme brulee foie gras was lovely but the other foie gras pate was nothing special hence for the cost I wouldn't reorder the foie gras or the goat cheese.

MY ONLY complaint is that they didn't turn on the air conditioning that it was so hot that it had a major negative affect on my experience. Could I have taken off my jacket to cool down? Absolutely I could have but I could have wore a tshirt and went to Macdonalds too. I wanted to go to a nice place where people myake the effort to dress up.

Very simply, the finest dining experience in Western Canada. If your taste leans to authentic French cuisine, with always fresh ingredients and innovative plating, this is truly the place to dine. Michel Jacob remains one of Canada's top chefs. His thoughtful menu is a testament to his decades of culinary excellence. It is a privilege to be a patron of Le Crocodile. It remains my favorite restaurant.

Great place to dine in a French restaurant. Food was excellent and service provided by waiter Lian and staff was top notch. Overall, good experience and highly recommend if anyone looking for authentic French cuisine.

As far as fancy French food goes, this really delivered, but in terms of really fancy, expensive, locally revered places, as this place is going for, it did not blow my mind like I was hoping it would.

Overrated. The place has a good score because there arent many good restaurants with high standards in Vancouver.
The food itself is not bad but I have never seen a place to eat that crowded and noisy.

Le Croc (as is known at our house) has been the favourite restaurant for me and my family for special occasions for many years. I took my family there last night and had simply a wonderful experience. Undoubtedly the best French restaurant in Vancouver with efficient staff, ever present and attentive management and amazing wine list. I had the venison which was exquisite, other dishes ordered were duck, filet and rack of lamb, all done brilliantly. Appetizers were excellent and the desserts were scrumptious. Full marks for quality, presentation and portion sizes, the latter being delightfully unusual for French restaurants. Our server was friendly, efficient and attentive and overall a “top tier” experience. Cannot wait for the next “special occasion “ to revisit. Bravo!

30 years later and still delightful! The usual experience expectations of an established landmark were again exceeded. Evelyn was the secret "french" delight, on this visit with my daughter! Until the next time, Bravo!

This was one of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver, while they’ve reduced hours, the food was still pretty good. I was definitely excited to go again, but something just seems different than when I used to go.
The service level for a restaurant of this price point was not as good as it used to be. For example: I was disappointed that I asked to pack my fries with my steak frites, only to discover the fries weren’t packed.

Well-established French restaurant in Vancouver. It’s worth a try if you never been before. The place is pretty packed and tables are set up quite closely. This must be a very profitable joint as they turned the table several times at night. I still see people coming in even it was already 10 pm.

Very well. Delicious dishes and excellent service on all levels from entrance to table strand sommelier

Every dish our group ordered was special, yummy, and well-plated.the appetizers were small for the price however.

I've heard good things about restaurant decided to try it with some friends. Everything was lower than expectation, server was rushing the service, and took the wine glass after it was finished and didn't even asked if we want second one! She asked if we want sparkling water or regular and we asked for sparkling and she kept filling our glass without asking if we want more water and we ended up having 35$ charge for water! Common if your wine is 16 $ and your bottle of water was 11 $ each, wouldn't we drink wine! We asked for manager, and she was not supportive either, I know all high end restaurant offer sparkling water for free, this was a cheap action and a rip off! So disappointed, food presentation was so bad, nothing special.

Always a great experience at Le Crocodile. Impeccable food. One of our favourite French restaurants.

My wife's a Chef and this is her favorite restaurant in Vancouver. Many Chefs we know go there for a beautiful meal that tantalize's their taste buds. It's a very special restaurant and we are Lucky to have it in Vancouver.
Chef Michel is a true Master Chef.

Le Crocodile has been around forever and has stood the test of time for a reason.

Have been here many times before and I like that the ambiance is nice and service is warm, friendly and efficient.

The duck confit and arctic char mains which we had this time were both cooked well and very delicious.

This is one of our favorite restaurants. Unfortunately tonight's dining experience was definitely not up to the standard we have come to expect. One of our guest was served raw sea bass. The waiter took the fish back. Unfortunately the recooked fish was not fresh and even had a bad odour. We mentioned this to the waiter who apologized. However the $49 for the fish remained on the bill. Very disappointing for a restaurant of this caliber.

Quick Summary
Very solid French restaurant and highly recommend to get reservations. The grilled tiger prawns with angel hair pasta was the most memorable dish. Service can be a bit slow, but it seemed intentional in this romantic environment, so prepare for a 2.5-3 hour meal if you come for dinner

Food- 5 stars- everything was solid, so I recommend just ordering the foods you like. As stated above, the grilled tiger prawns were divine with that lobster velouté and Pernod

Onion tort- this was off their specials of the night. It was pretty good

Foie gras tasting- very good as well. Pretty large portion so make sure you have at least 4 people to share with

Beef wellington- this was off their specials of the night. It was very good, but not the highlight of the night

Grilled tiger prawns- this was spectacular. The lobster velouté worked so well with the angel hair pasta. I could've eaten plate after plate of this dish

Service- 5 stars
The servers were very accommodating, but do expect a 2.5-3 hour dinner. It seems they intentionally want this to be a long, romantic experience

Bottom Line
Very solid French restaurant. I can see myself coming here for date nights or in group settings, but probably not as a tourist due to the long service

Restaurant didn’t bother to call us to let us know that our reservation wouldn’t be honoured. We arrived and the restaurant was closed. Very poor customer service that was meant to be a special occasion.

I reserved a table and added a note to the restaurant about my wife’s birthday celebration. To my disappointment the restaurant did nothing. I’m not blaming the server but whoever received my reservation request dropped the ball this time.

Called the restaurant to make a reservation. Receptionist gave a big sigh with a sassy attitude saying they're booked up.

That's fine because I am never coming back now: (

A fantastic meal! Hands down one of the best overall experiences in the city. Classic french cuisine with a few modern twists, a level of service that has long since been forgotten and an atmosphere that makes it very hard to leave. On a rainy anniversary night, my wife and I spent a wonderful evening sampling the beef tartare, escargot, pan seared fois gras, lobster thermador and the beef wellington (forgive the spelling) while quenching our thirst with delicious cocktails. Le Crocodile is a must try! We will certainly be back. Our compliments to the chef, the service team, the hosts and bartenders! Délicieux!

We dined at Le Crocodile on Friday, October 15th and have dined at the restaurant on previous occasions. The food and the service have never disappointed. However, we were disappointed on Friday. I had called a month before to book a specific table for a milestone birthday celebration. I booked the first seating at 5: 30 and explained why I requested a particular table, there would be a toddler at our table and this particular table would suit a toddler as well as act as a buffer for the other diners if the noise level escalated. A note was made on our reservation. I called a week before to add one more guest and again an hour before our arrival to confirm the reservation. When we arrived we were shown to another table, which was not set for the number in our party. When questioned about my request, the hostess explained that seating could not be guaranteed, however the next time we dined at the restaurant, she promised us our requested table. It made me think that if you can make such a promise, why was my request not honored? Shortly after we were seated, a group of 8 were seated at the table I had requested. The eight individuals could have been just as easily accomodated at the table at which we were seated. Unfortunately, this incident tainted our experience that evening.

Food was fantastic and the restaurant has a great ability to pair the right wine. My only concern is the lack of spacing between groups.

We had dinner at Le Crocodile last night. Glad we made reservation well in advance as the restaurant was full. The service was understanbly slow at the beginning as our server had to take care of a big table next to us. They did apologize for the delay and thanked us for our patience. We each ordered one appetizer and one entree. The foods, as always, were consistent and tasted good overall. The lobster tempura and scallops as well as the Dungeness crabcake appetizers were both amazing. The steak could use a tad more seasoning but the sauce complemented it well.

I was pretty impressed at the excellent customer service they provided and the food was overall high quality. The plating looked polished as well. The chocolate crocodiles looked so cute as well.

Pan-seared Foie gras was excellent. Service was quick and attentive! Would visit again definitely.

Not as good as I remembered from 4-5 years ago.
Food was good, but not great. Service wasn’t great at all but not terrible.
Feels overcrowded and too busy, tables too close together, not even 6 feet apart.
Likely won’t be back for a while.

Pierre nous à donné un très bon service du début jusqu'à là fin. Il nous à mis confortable.
Le personnel étaient très agréable et courtois. C'est le meilleur service que j'ai eu à Vancouver.
Je suis venu pour un jour spécial avec mon copain. Et j'étais très heureuse de pouvoir partager ma culture Française.
Les escargots étaient très deliceux ainsi que les cuisses de grenouille. Je me santais comme à la maison.
Un bon magret de canard au fois gras poêlé. Il y avait une bonne proportion de nourriture.
C'était vraiment un magnifique moment! Je recommande sans hésitation.

A glorious french dining experience in Vancouver. Pierre provided wonderful service to our relatively large group, with the right touch of humour and attentiveness. A superb wine list will not disappoint. Our appetizers included escargot, foie gras, and crab cakes, all just right. Main courses included rack of lamb, Wagyu beef, veal medallions, halibut, and salmon; all were excellent. A selection of classic French desserts including crême brulée and souffle didn't disappoint. The chocolate crocodiles (both milk and dark) were a nice touch to end the night. Highly recommended.

Classic French restaurant. Food and drinks were good, but compared to other restaurants we've visited in Vancouver, it just wasn't anything special, but to be fair, it very much stays within the classic French cuisine. It was very busy, service was a little slow, but very good. They take your coat at the entrance, ready to help you along the way, complementary sorbet. I had the grilled salmon dish. Salmon was cooked to perfection, but lemon sauce on the side was a little too acidic and really overwhelmed the little potatoes on the plate. But the salmon was delicious so overall I can't complain. My only other note is that there was no real social distancing in this place. It was packed, and every available square inch was used for another table. A little uncomfortable, but we chose to stay so our risk in the end.

How can I add a sixth star?

From the moment I walked through their door, I was greeted with warm smiles. The staff here work amazing together to make you feel like you are their only guest, eventhough they are fully booked. If there were a bar for customer service, this place definitely sets it at a place beyond reach of most.

The food was amazing. I expected it to be, but they outdid themselves and went above. Each bite made me crave more. It was gastronorgasmic (if that isn't a real word, then it is now). Wine list can be a bit overwhelming, but luckily they have a sommelier there to guide you to a good bottle. Our server was very attentive, as were the rest of the team. No small detail were overlooked and addressed. Very impressive.

Two and a half hours went by really fast, as if time stood still to make each moment last longer. I've been coming here for years, and will continue to for years to come. 6 stars!

We went here for our 4th wedding anniversary for dinner. The ambiance was nice and relaxing. From the moment we entered until the time we left, the staff were nice and helpful.

The food was great and they give more food compared to other higher end restaurants. We ordered one of the specials - lobster tempura atop a halibut fillet and linguine pasta. We also ordered the chinook salmon on top of spinach and potato in virgin sauce. For dessert, we enjoyed the chocolate mousse and creme caramel desserts.

Our server, Brian, was excellent. He was great at explaining the specials and the dishes that we ordered. He truly is a top tier front of the house.

I like this place! They prepare good dishes, their menu is varied, The cook in that place is well trained, I enjoy very much tasting all their dishes. The dishes are always tasty, the attitude towards the guests is efficient. I visit often this restaurant and I not even once was disappointed. I recommend it to all.

This French restaurant tucked away in downtown Vancouver, on Smithe and Burrard, is perhaps one of the best restaurant in the province. It's been around for over 30 years, and it hasn't changed much over those years, except the menu which has been updated every now and then. The service was excellent, and what you would expect from a place like this. The sommelier was helpful with the extensive wine list. I highly recommend this place for it's fine food and service. It's truly a place for a special occassion, romantic dinner, or even a business lunch. I highly recommend this place.

This Restaurant called on Tuesday night - at 11: 30 pm - to cancel our reservation on Thursday night for a group of 16. The confirmed reservation was made a month prior.

Very disrespectful. Very embarrassing to explain to our guests. Don't take a chance!

West Restaurant was able to accommodate on short notice.

This is an elegant restaurant that really sets the tone for a luxurious evening.
The service is excellent; food thoughtfully and artfully prepared.
Fois gras is delicious here.

If fine dining french cuisine is what you're up for, then Le Crocodile is your place. The waiters are knowledgeable about the food, the flavours and service are outstanding. Just know that it is not a quick sit down, even for lunch. But if you have time, and can afford to splurge, I would highly recommend this place

I'm not an expert on French cuisine, but I do know I love coming here.

They really spoil you here and my experiences here have always been incredible.

A meal experience here is to die for, and when I find the time, I will have to come back to this post and elaborate on that.

EXTREMELY WORST FOOD. AWFUL TASTE. My boyfriend and I went to this restaurant for anniversary. We ordered two tasting menus which were expensive. If you want to have fine dining in Vancouver, NEVER go to this restaurant. Otherwise, you will be very disappointed.

Excellent food, one of the best high end French restaurants in Vancouver. The service is good but it can be a little too excessive.

Le Crocodile continues to be a Vancouver gem. The look, the feel and the food make for a great night out, or a wonderful lunch. The menu is full of French favorites and the setting is comfortable, cozy and romantic. There's a reason this restaurant continues to shine in Vancouver. Le Crocodile's local following is loyal with good reason.

Just plain simple: it was unbelievably amazing food! The service was OUTSTANDING and the atmosphere was lovely!

By far one of the best restaurants I've ever been to.

Food is decent and wine selection relatively good by Vancouver standard. Price is reasonable and service is exceptional. We are especially impressed by our waitress who can recite the lengthy daily specials. Ambience is comfortable. One point to notice is that the entrance is not at Burrard Street but at the back of IGA shop.

Great Authentic French Cuisine in Vancouver
Old school French culinary art and presentation with high standard service.

Very mediocre food for very high price. I got their special And it was a pasta with fish and tempura lobster and it was not what I was expecting at all. Of you've had food in a good French restaurant you would not like this restaurant at all.
Service is just ok but don't go with their recommendations if you went to this "French" restaurant.

Did not know places like this still existed! Impeccable service from start to finish (every detail tended to unobtrusively) so all you have to do is be present/enjoy. All the cocktails and dishes were a hit as was getting spoiled with extra treats on the house! Pro tip - pay attention to the daily specials.

Recommended by a friend, we were really happy we managed to get to Le Crocodile. Scheduling meant we could only have lunch but we wished we could have had a full dinner, because it was all delicious. When the chef heard we had been trying a number of the good restaurants in town, he sent us a duck terrine in addition to the starters we had ordered (fois gras and tomato and gin soup), and all were delicious. The mains, venison and sablefish were excellent as well. The service was impeccable and the overall experience left us regretting only that other obligations rushed us a bit, (though the staff did not. Indeed, when we told them we had to go, they brought us little ices and crocodile shaped chocolates that we could enjoy but that wouldn’t slow us down.) This place rates easily with the best French style restaurants in Toronto or other North American cities.

The best food I've had in Vancouver. Service is great and the flavor of the food is wonderful, I recommend the chicken breast with risotto and the beef tartar.

The service was impeccable, the food superb and the ambience was perfect. One of my most favorite restaurants in all of my travels. Cannot find better cuisine anywhere—everything created to perfection—lobster bisque and apple pie are especially outstanding. Wines are a bit pricey but offset by all the extras such as appetizers, pencil fries, etc.only concerns are the noise level—tables are very close together and every table is occupied so the din of chatter is extreme.

One of best restaurant in Vancouver downtown High quality of serving and food but portion is not big and pricey Good to visit for special occasions

This is definitely the most disappointing dining experience in Vancouver. With this high price, I'm expecting a decent fine dining retaurant and we ordered the tasting menu. However, the food is so mediocre. The main is just a lamb stew that you can find in any other restaurant. Starters are very sour with little decoration. Don't come if you want a fine dining here.

Been there twice. First time experience was good. We two ordered the course. The food was generally good and service was great.foie gras
was amazing, lobster tasted well, while the steak can be better for the price. Generally speaking it was a good dining experience

Later I went there with three other friends and this time the experience was abysmal.
We were asked what we want to drink and we chose water. The waiter then asked us hot or cold and then we chose hot. It turns out to be a really "fancy" hot water as it comes with a small pot of honey, which at last ended up as $18 on our bill ($4.5 / person). I would prefer to be told about how pricy the hot water could be before being over-charged for sure.
What really messed up my experience was the lamb shank I ordered. It was a huge chunk of meat with no lamb or any other flavor. I finished about 30% of it and asked whether my friends want to take some, but they all rejected after trying it.

I have been here a few times and would say it is consistent. It is a higher end restaurant but not overly priced for what you get. They do seafood well, which is why I always come back.

Romain the worst Manager ever at Le Crocodile. One of the worst dining experiences ever, with some of the worst service we’ve ever seen. While we were still drinking our coffee and enjoying good company, we were told very rudely by the Manager Romain that we “need to leave”. We had made a reservation and neither upon making the reservation, nor upon our arrival had we been told that our dining experience was limited to less than two hours. We weren’t even offered our bill before this to be discreetly told that it was time to wrap up our stay but instead, the aforementioned “you need to leave” by the floor manager. Disrespectful and rude, I don't understand how this man can work in this famous restaurant. I'm very disappointed

After they were able to find me a table last minute, we enjoyed a wonderful meal with attentive service and great recommendations by our waiter.

We ordered onion soup, foie Gras and duck. We have lived in France. Must say, they are as good as some of the best restaurants in Paris. The servers are professional and knowledgeable and the decor is classy. Be sure to be well dressed, the crowd was impeccably attired.

The food failed to live up to the price, and the servers ignored us for most of our meal in favour of a group of loud, wealthy businessmen near us. Unless you're visibly flush with cash, it's best to seek a better dining experience elsewhere.