Absinthe Bistro is one of the best french restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Commercial Drive.
Twenty-five seats, a covered patio on Commercial Drive, and a rotating prix fixe built around the chef's daily whim: Absinthe Bistro has been running this particular game since August 2012, and the Drive's appetite for it has not wavered.
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“Absinthe Bistro is worth putting on the shortlist for Pan-Seared Scallops and Duck Confit—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Absinthe Bistro is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Absinthe Bistro looks like a good night-out option in Commercial Drive in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Pan-Seared Scallops and Duck Confit also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 562 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Absinthe Bistro holds a 9.4 rating across 562 Google reviews.
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Absinthe Bistro is a French restaurant located in Commercial Drive, Vancouver. Twenty-five seats, a covered patio on Commercial Drive, and a rotating prix fixe built around the chef's daily whim: Absinthe Bistro has been running this particular game since August 2012, and the Drive's appetite for it has not wavered.
Absinthe Bistro is best for date night, dinner, local. Absinthe Bistro looks like a good night-out option in Commercial Drive in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Pan-Seared Scallops and Duck Confit also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 562 Google reviews.
Absinthe Bistro is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.4 from 562 reviews
Start with Pan-Seared Scallops, Duck Confit and Chocolate Lava Cake with Matcha Ice Cream. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Absinthe Bistro holds a 9.4 Google rating from 562 reviews. Absinthe Bistro looks like a good night-out option in Commercial Drive in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Pan-Seared Scallops and Duck Confit also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 562 Google reviews.
Absinthe Bistro is located at 952 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W7, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Absinthe Bistro accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — Absinthe Bistro is tagged for date night dining. Absinthe Bistro looks like a good night-out option in Commercial Drive in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Pan-Seared Scallops and Duck Confit also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 562 Google reviews.
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