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Tapenade Bistro

3711 Bayview St. (2nd avenue), Richmond, British Columbia, Canada (Steveston)
604-275-5188
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Ranked #8 of 396 restaurants in Richmond
Price range: S$38 - S$38
Cuisines: Mediterranean
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Steveston
Cross street: 2nd Avenue
Transit: Public transit stops appox one block away. See translink.ca for routing details
Description: In January 2003, Vince Morlet opened Tapenade Bistro with the idea of bringing an urban bistro to the historic fishing village of Steveston, BC. Over the past several years, Tapenade has earned the reputation of being an exceptional neighbourhood bistro with great food, outstanding service and fantastic wine. The menu is steeped in French tradition, though is updated with west coast sensibility and is presented in an approachable and informal setting. The "simple, yet elegant" cuisine showcases the natural beauty of local, sustainable and seasonal ingredients in an appropriate and sumptuous manner. With a dedicated and passionate staff, critically-acclaimed food and a comfortable neighbourhood setting, the team at Tapenade Bistro looks forward to welcoming you.
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Vancouver, BC
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33 reviews 33 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I wrote a review on this Bistro on June 14/12; nothing to change from those comments. Tapenade is one of our favourites and Vince and his great staff continue to not disappoint. I still maintain this is one of the most consistent restaurants in Steveston Village in terms of friendly, competent service and quality of food.

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Westbank, Canada
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

We were seated promptly, at a lovely window. The interior decor is lovely inside in warmer weather there is an outside patio. . The service is wonderful, Franck our server adds vitality and knowledge to the whole dinning experience. He's refreshing and obviously loves his job. A wonderful wine list, and of course what good is all this without food?... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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41 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Visited this restaurant with friends that live not too far from Steveston (the southwest part of Richmond, BC). Was in the mood for eggs benedict so the basic benedict on the menu caught my eye immediately, it tasted great and the presentation was very good. Our server was friendly and was good with checking up on our table, I think... More

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Surrey, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

We found the service to be excellent and they took pride in how they served their food on your plates. The food was excellent. Note though it is expensive.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

recommended by friends.. A great choice. Menu wonderful and wine list great, Staff friendly, overall an excellent experience

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

Does obligatory seafood well, and has good menu selections for those who would prefer other options. Sit outside for view of the water.

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Richmond, B.C.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

The presentation was great; my pickled beets on chickpea puree with sprouts and horseradish cream were yummy. The seared tuna was cooked just right; rare, although I've decided I'll ask for medium rare to get the center a bit more warm. My wife had the scallops for a main which were excellent. The restaurant has an extensive list of wines;... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

Weekend Brunch doesn't get much better than the Tapenade. For about the same price as you would spend at a chain restaurant having Eggs Benedict; you can have the most incredible ones here with linen napkins and exceptional service. For a treat don't miss the Mimosa's with breakfast. Another great dish : The frittatas.

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Richmond, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

We recently enjoyed a wonderful experience at Tapenade! Each season seems to bring out new ideas from the kitchen. Well-located near the Harbour in Steveston, this restaurant never disappoints and always pleases!

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Richmond, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

Hi, I have been living in Richmond for the past 14 years. I have been to Tapenade Bistro many times for business and also with friends or family. They're service is excellent, very attentive to every person's individual needs. They can handle large groups during meetings and presentations without causing delay or disruption. Everyone I bring here loves the ambient... More

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