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
Our meal was an explosion of flavour - absolutely...
Our meal was an explosion of flavour - absolutely delicious. What all of us commented on is that we loved the portions - did not feel like blobs afterward but were very satisfied. I myself had been to this restaurant once before and immediately thought of it to celebrate a friends birthday on this particular evening. On both occasions that I have visited this restaurant I have not felt disappointed in any way and plan to return when I can. Kudos to Aaron and the employees for making our evening memorable and very satisfying.
Having eaten at Bijou several times a year for several years, it's our favorite place in Stratford. We actually appreciate the chalkboard, as we know the menu reflects current local seasonal offerings. We always go to second seating so we can take our time to enjoy. While the portions are not huge (perhaps some of you should try the all you can eat places) they are more than adequate. The flavors are what sets them apart. The seasonings and sauces are first-rate, and very unique. Sauces are not heavy or overwhelming, but compliment the meat, poultry or seafood. Wine list is not extensive, but varied enough that everyone can find something to their taste. Servers are polite and professional, but can answer questions about the evening selections. While they don't have a neon sign flashing outside a pretentious entrance, it's not the outside that counts.. It's the quality and tastiness of the food that brings us back time and time again.
I read the reviews online before we went, so I knew about the alleyway entrance and the chalkboard menu. We visited also later (8pm) on Sunday evening, so we didn't have reservations and we were seated right away. All I can say is excellent!!! My meal was a taste sensation. Every bite was an explosion of flavours. With a meal this satisfying with taste, you don't need huge portions. The salad had every kind of tomato imaginable and they were so fresh. The whitefish was done in a curry sauce with zuccini. I tasted a little hint of cinnamon as well.It was divine. Dessert was heavenly and again just an explosion of flavours. The wine list was a little bit limited, but our server suggested a nice merlot and we were not dissapointed. Service was excellent!. If you are looking to fill a void in your stomach then maybe go somewhere else, but if you are looking for a fabulous dining experience, look no further... this is the place!
Reading other reviews we were excited to try the...
Reading other reviews we were excited to try the restauraunt. Interesting blackboard menu, eclectic surroundings.
BUT... with a prix fixe and little to show for it, this restaurant left us feeling hungry and ripped off. Nouvelle cuisine was so 80's - the plates were literally bare.. We are not big eaters, but having 6 fava beans felt like the chef was being very stingy for VEGETABLES - how expensive could a few extra beans be? Having eaten at top restaurants around the world, I found there are better options for their high prices in Stratford- next time I'll picnic!
We had reservations, thanks to a reviewer on this...
We had reservations, thanks to a reviewer on this site. We were promptly and warmly shown to a good table. Served, over the course of the meal, by a young well trained, knowledgeble staff. Again thanks to an earlier review, knew that the menu is a chalkboard that everyone must leave their table to read. A minor inconvenience that disappears when one realizes that everyone gets in the spirit, and patrons even chat with one another as they stand together reading the board. As for the food, excellent is the only way to describe it. My lamb was succulent, tasteful and done to perfection. My wife's onglet was also delicious and done exactly as she had asked. Perfect quantity and lovely presentation. We will certainly go back the next time we go to a show in Stratford.
