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★★★★☆ 4.6 · 1,542 Google reviews
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I had a wonderful experience in St Lawrence. The server, Staciy was helpful & knowledgeable on wine paring with the dishes. She knew I was not keen on dessert. She…I had a wonderful experience in St Lawrence. The server, Staciy was helpful & knowledgeable on wine paring with the dishes. She knew I was not keen on dessert. She suggested a cheese with truffle & 1/2 galss of Gamay to finish off the course. When I was chatting to the couple next to me, she quietly presented a taste of red wine which the couple was having. How thoughtful! ❤️❤️ I loved the vibe in this restaurant. Chefs & staff were working harmoniously. St Lawrence is not to be missed when the travellers visit Vancouver.
Overall, this was a disappointing and overrated Michelin dining experience. My friend and I booked well in advance to celebrate our graduation, but both the food and service fell short…Overall, this was a disappointing and overrated Michelin dining experience. My friend and I booked well in advance to celebrate our graduation, but both the food and service fell short of expectations. The Pâté en Croûte du Jour was extremely dry, and the Thon Hiramasa was unbearably salty even for someone who enjoys heavily seasoned food. The remaining courses were decent but not particularly memorable. The biggest issue was the service. While we were still on our first course, the bartender was already rushing us to finish. It felt very uncomfortable, especially considering we came to enjoy a special occasion and were paying Michelin-level prices. By the third course, we were moved to another table awkwardly positioned directly in front of the entrance, making the dining experience even less enjoyable. Overall, we paid Michelin prices but did not receive Michelin-quality food or hospitality. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this restaurant.
Incredible food with incredible service! Josh was extremely helpful and he's really a great person! The food was full of flavor, the combination of each ingredient was really nice. My…Incredible food with incredible service! Josh was extremely helpful and he's really a great person! The food was full of flavor, the combination of each ingredient was really nice. My favorite dish was the spiced cake for dessert, it has been a long time since I had good that flavorful and full of aroma, the spices were doing their part perfectly. Overall it's a great experience!
The food & cocktails were excellent! We also got the wine pairing, which really enhanced each dish. The highlights for us were the escargot and the duck. Being from Quebec,…The food & cocktails were excellent! We also got the wine pairing, which really enhanced each dish. The highlights for us were the escargot and the duck. Being from Quebec, it was really cool that people spoke French and that French music was playing. It’s a gorgeous restaurant with really good atmosphere! We found that the service was really quick though and we couldn’t really enjoy / hang out. The wine came out when we weren’t done with our cocktails and each dish came out pretty fast. Some people like that, but it wasn’t our preference !
St. Lawrence certainly lives up to the Michelin acclaim when it comes to classic Montreal-inspired French cuisine. While the food is impressive, the hospitality is what truly elevated the entire…St. Lawrence certainly lives up to the Michelin acclaim when it comes to classic Montreal-inspired French cuisine. While the food is impressive, the hospitality is what truly elevated the entire evening. The staff operates with an extraordinary level of care, noticing details that most places miss completely—whether it was instantly sweeping away table crumbs between courses or discreetly wiping up condensation rings left by our cold water glasses. It is high-level, precise service delivered with warmth, making for a memorable dining experience from beginning to end.
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YumYak's take
St. Lawrence holds One Michelin Star for 2026 and ranks No. 40 on Canada's 100 Best. The $110 table d'hôte, walk-ins, booking and what to order.
A One-Michelin-Star French and Québécois room on Powell Street from chef-owner J-C Poirier, No. 40 on Canada’s 100 Best 2026, with a fixed $110 four-course table d’hôte.
- Order: The four-course table d’hôte; in January–March, the cabane à sucre menu
- Best for: Québécois comfort food made refined; walk-ins at the bar
- Skip if: Your group is bigger than six — the official maximum party size
The background
St. Lawrence keeps its One Michelin Star in the 2026 Vancouver selection; Michelin’s inspectors call it a “beloved Québécois bistro.” The restaurant says it opened in 2017 as chef-owner J-C Poirier’s homage to his Québec upbringing and early years in Montréal kitchens.
Canada’s 100 Best (No. 40 in 2026) credits recurring themed menus for keeping it fresh, with a cabane à sucre menu every January through March, and notes a wine list from Virginie Semery focused on small organic and biodynamic producers.
What to order
- The table d’hôte: four courses with a few choices each, $110 per person (official site). All reserved guests take this menu.
- The cabane à sucre menu (January–March, per Canada’s 100 Best), which has included oreilles de crisse, split pea soup and tourtière.
- Desserts that run classical, from mille-feuille to a maple tartlet (Canada’s 100 Best).
Before you book
Mind the cancellation policy: the restaurant charges $60 per guest for changes made inside 48 hours. Without a booking, the bar serves walk-ins à la carte.
FAQ
How much is dinner at St. Lawrence?
The official reservations page lists a four-course table d’hôte at $110 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Does St. Lawrence take walk-ins?
Yes. The official site says walk-ins are “very possible” and that à la carte is offered to walk-ins at the bar.
How far ahead can I book St. Lawrence?
Three months, per the official site.
Sources
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Hours and prices were checked against these sources on Oct. 31, 2026. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
- Michelin Guide: St. Lawrence (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Michelin Guide: Every Michelin-starred restaurant in Vancouver for 2026 (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Canada's 100 Best 2026: St. Lawrence (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- St. Lawrence (official) (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- St. Lawrence: reservations (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
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