Chef & The Carpenter
1745 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6G 1C9
604-687-2700
Don’t tell anyone, but The Chef & The Carpenter, a French restaurant, is one of the West End’s best-kept secrets.
What:
| Cuisine Type | | French |
| Ambiance | | Bistro, Casual |
| Meals Served | | Light Meals/Snacks |
| Amenities | | Full Bar, Local Favorites, Must Reserve, Wheelchair Accessible |
| Pricing | | $21 - $30 |
| Payment | | Cash, Interac, Major Credit Cards |
Where:
| Neighbourhood | | Vancouver |
| Getting There | | #5 |
| Cross Street | | Denman St. |
When:
| Mon-Sun: 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. |
Profile
A Local Fave For French Diningle1
Since opening in 1983, The Chef & Carpenter has earned a loyal local following without much advertising, and no online presence whatsoever. Cozy, romantic and casual, the restaurant’s reputation for classic French food has spread via the media via and word-of-mouth. And the word is good. The Chef & Carpenter lets its delicious cuisine do the talking, focusing on a simple menu of main courses and appetizers that feature fresh ingredients and fine execution.
Mouth-watering Menu
Vancouver Magazine wrote, “This restaurant recalls a time when cutting-edge cuisine meant tableside preparation of Caesar salad and escargots baked in garlic butter, both still available here...food this good never goes out of style.” Food critics and bloggers recommend a number of dishes at Chef & The Carpenter. These include menu mainstays such as Veal Calvados, Smoked Alaska Black Cod, Rack of Lamb and Duck au Grand Marnier. The restaurant offers a special three-course dinner menu. The restaurant’s proprietors, who have created a substantial international wine list, are happy to recommend what goes with what.
