Is That French

Name: Is That French
Address: 45 Blood Alley Square, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 1A7
Telephone: (604) 499-0680
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (346)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

45 Blood Alley Square, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A7

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2 people

Jul 12, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

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!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Oyster Bar, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
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
Neighbourhood
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 - 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
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.
Oyster Monday
Multiple dates available
Mon - 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
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.

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What 346 people are saying

Is That French reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Vancouver
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Is That French is a charming wine bar in Vancouver offering "exquisite" French-inspired cuisine and an "amazing" wine selection. Guests rave about the "awesome" service and "delicious" food, including foie gras and Basque cheesecake. Ideal for date nights, its cozy ambiance and attentive staff create a "phenomenal" dining experience.

346 Reviews

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NANCY
New York City14 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was very hard to find. The food was truly exquisite. The waitress was a bit snide, which always puts me off. She said, “as I already mentioned …. when we asked a question about why something was served first and then she said it again about another question. We were just curious and not complaining in any way. Also we found the seating to be rather uncomfortable.
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Jade
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
super amazing as always, good wine + good oysters - the linguine and foie gras parfait also out of this world.
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Kirk
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a little gem! Awesome food and service. Was reluctant to post and give away the secret..,but I think it’s out!
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Mina
Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I booked because of live music night but seemed like they cancelled on the day. Service was very slow and hamachi wasn’t good with chili oil. Also one corner piece was not cooked well. My friend was highly recommended but my friend and I were disappointed. Moved to another restaurants as we didn’t want to end our final night in town with this experience. Interior was very cool.
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sandy
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent! Our server knew her wines and made us feel like regulars, even though it was our first time there. We were two older ladies, and the youthful, hip vibe made us feel a bit younger for a few hours. The Boursin stuffed olives with hot honey were amazing, as were the shashito peppers with coffee emulsion, and the green faro with oxtail and bone marrow custard was beautiful. My only disappointment was that the charred halibut was just a hair overdone, and the high legged, low backed barstool was a bit scary for this old lady with bad knees. I will request a bench seat next time. This would not have been any problem for the majority of patrons, I'm sure. The Basque cheesecake though......I would go back just for the cheesecake. The taste and texture were beyond perfect. It might just be the best cheesecake I have ever had. I didn't catch the name of our server, but she was top-notch. A great couple of hours. Thanks.
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Bryan
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent gem - the food is excellent and the vibe is awesome. Servers are very helpful and the wine is outstanding.
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Sofia
Toronto / Ontario9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic!! our server Kovic took great care of us 10000/10
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Alesia VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! The food was nothing short of phenomenal—each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Our waitress was exceptional: warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wine list. She guided us to the perfect pairings with ease and enthusiasm. The wine selection itself was thoughtfully curated, offering something for every palate. The atmosphere was equally impressive—elegant yet relaxed, with just the right energy to make the evening feel special. Whether you're there for a romantic night out, a celebration, or simply great food and wine, this place delivers on all fronts. 10/10 for service, ambiance, and culinary excellence. We’ll definitely be back!
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Julia
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve dined here twice & both times were excellent. The staff are friendly & welcoming. I really appreciated the fact that our server offered to curate a wine flight for us :) In addition to the wine the food is really good. I recommend the pork belly, halibut & scallop dish. Is That French is a relaxing modern spot ideal for date night or dinner with girlfriends. I will definitely come again :)
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J
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Overly loud, small portions, excessively expensive for no apparent reason.
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Is That French is rated 4.6 stars by 346 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 12, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

45 Blood Alley Square, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A7

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Carrall St & Blood Alley
Neighbourhood
Gastown
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
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

Website
http://isthatfrench.com/
Phone number
(604) 499-0680

Is That French

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About this restaurant

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Offers

Jazz Night

Oyster Monday

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