Well, at Bijou these items are delicious because of the chef's incredible sauces and flavouring. Let's put it this way I have enjoyed foods at Bijou that I never normally eat, like tuna (yuck, right?), beets (blagh!) and others. My wife and I have eaten there almost one dozen times in the past three years. I would just like to post a review of Bijou to correct any misapprehensions that people might have about this wonderful restaurant, especially given the - one - bad review posted above.īijou has wonderful food and usually has terrific service. this is the place!īy Restaurantica12 MaI would just like to post a review of Bijou to. 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. The wine list was a little bit limited, but our server suggested a nice merlot and we were not dissapointed. Dessert was heavenly and again just an explosion of flavours. I tasted a little hint of cinnamon as well.It was divine. The whitefish was done in a curry sauce with zuccini.
The salad had every kind of tomato imaginable and they were so fresh. With a meal this satisfying with taste, you don't need huge portions. All I can say is excellent!!! My meal was a taste sensation. We visited also later (8pm) on Sunday evening, so we didn't have reservations and we were seated right away. I read the reviews online before we went, so I knew about the alleyway entrance and the chalkboard menu. It's the quality and tastiness of the food that brings us back time and time again.īy Restaurantica12 SeptemI read the reviews online before we went, so I. While they don't have a neon sign flashing outside a pretentious entrance, it's not the outside that counts. Servers are polite and professional, but can answer questions about the evening selections. Wine list is not extensive, but varied enough that everyone can find something to their taste. Sauces are not heavy or overwhelming, but compliment the meat, poultry or seafood. The seasonings and sauces are first-rate, and very unique. While the portions are not huge (perhaps some of you should try the all you can eat places) they are more than adequate. We always go to second seating so we can take our time to enjoy. We actually appreciate the chalkboard, as we know the menu reflects current local seasonal offerings. Having eaten at Bijou several times a year for several years, it's our favorite place in Stratford. Two days later I can still remember the blue cheese from New Brunswick (go figure how someone sourced this).īy Restaurantica12 NovemHaving eaten at Bijou several times a year for.
Wines are bottle/glass and in the regular price range.įor dessert we sampled the artisanal cheese tray. was marinated in soya and sake and served raw accompanied by jicama, sesame and coriander (just to give you an example of the extravagant range of flavours and textures you'll discover here). Despite the silly complaints, the board is not difficult to read and allows for maximum daily flexibility of product. Order different appetizers and mains do share so you get to savour as many of the delightful assemblages on the blackboard as you have people in your group. We had “French 75", a delightfully spritzy, refreshing mixture of gin, lime juice, simple syrup and champagne. The food items (both appetizers and mains) are fresh, tasty, complicated with a surfeit of interesting flavours, artfully plated and presented by a group of knowledgeable, warmly personable servers (if you ask for a name you get a handshake and are asked yours.and they will stop and chat).ĭO try a cocktail. Squirreled away off the main downtown parking lot on Erie Street, this culinary gem is well worth the price (a prix fixe menu (2 courses or 3)).