Entering Vancouver’s famed Le Crocodile is like stepping back in time and place, to an elegant Parisian café of La Belle Epoque. Rich dark wood meets cheerful Provence yellow; intricate black and white tiling is dreamily covered with Persian runners. The fine-dining landmark has been the crème de la crème of French cuisine in Vancouver ever since it first opened in 1983. Le Crocodile has earned countless industry awards and shows no sign of stopping; the restaurant receives 4-Diamond status annually and continues to be lauded by high-brow culinary publications from at home and abroad.
Owner and Chef Michel Jacob opened Le Crocodile in honour of Au Crocodile restaurant in his hometown of Strasbourg in France’s north-eastern Alsace region. The young chef-in-training was inspired by the unforgettable food and impeccable service. Years later, after working in Europe, then Montreal, and finally Vancouver, Michel was able to pay homage to his Michelin-ranked inspiration with his own version. Chef Michel continues to come to the restaurant each night to cook in the kitchen for his guests.
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Asperges Vertes Grillées, Arugula, Vinaigrette aux Truffes et Parmesan
Grilled Asparagus served with Arugula Salad, Truffle Oil Dressing and Parmesan Shavings
Salade Panachée de Tomates et d’Avocat au Crabe du Pacifique
Composed Tomato and Avocado Salad with Dungeness Crabmeat
Salade de Betteraves et Fromage “Buffala” Vinaigrette à la Moutarde et Miel
Beet Salad and Fresh Buffala Cheese served with Honey & Mustard Dressing
Fromage de Chèvre Poêlé servi sur un lit de Salade Frisée
Pan-Fried Goat Cheese served over Curly Endive Salad
Filet de Boeuf Tartare préparé à la minute
Beef Tenderloin Steak Tartar, made to order, served with Classic Garnishes
Terrine de Foie-Gras et Crème Brûlée au Foie-Gras, Gelée au Sauterne, Toasts
Duo of Foie-Gras Tasting, Foie-Gras Terrine, Foie-Gras Créme Brulée, Icewine Gelée, Toast
Coeur de Laitue, Vinaigrette Maison
Heart of Butter Lettuce with House Vinaigrette
Caille Grillée et Foie de Canard Poêlé, Réduction de Calvados
Grilled Quail and Pan-Seared Duck Foie-Gras, Calvados Reduction
Demi Homard Rôti servi façon Thermidor
Half Roasted Lobster Tail served Thermidor Style
Soupe de Champignons Sauvages, Parfumée à l’huile de Truffe, Torsade de Parmesan
Wild Mushroom Soup Scented with Truffle Oil and Parmesan Crostini
Homard “Tempura” et Coquilles St-Jacques grillées servis sur Salade Frisée et Sauce Vierge
Lobster “Tempura” and Grilled Scallops served on Curly Endive Salad, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Tomatoes and Chives
Os à la Moelle au four servi avec Salade de Saison, Fondant de Tomates, petites Tranches de Pain grillées et Fleur de Sel
Oven-Roasted Beef Bone Marrow, Served with Seasonal Salad, Fresh Tomato “Fondant”, Toasts and Fresh Sea Salt
Ris de Veau aux Cèpes, Réduction aux Agrumes, Purée de Navet
Ris de Veau aux Cèpes, Réduction aux Agrumes, Purée de NavetPan-Seared Veal Sweetbreads with Porcini Mushrooms, Citrus Reduction and White Turnip Pure
Poêlée de Cuisses de Grenouilles à l’Ail, Beurre Ciboulette
Garlic-Sautéed Frog’s Legs, Chive Butter Sauce and Tomato “Fondant”
Soupe de Tomates au Gin et Crème Fraîche
Le Crocodile Classic” Tomato and Gin Soup, served with Fresh Whipped Cream
Tarte à l’Oignon à l’Alsacienne, Salad Frisée, vinaigrette à la Moutarde
Classic Alsatian Style Onion Tart served with Curly Endive Salad, Mustard Dressing
Escargots Maison
Snails baked in Pastry “Shells” with Garlic Butter
Bisque de Homard parfumée au Cognac
vLobster Bisque served with Fresh Cream and Cognac
Poitrine de Poulet au four, Sauce à la Moutarde Pommery
Roasted Free-Range Chicken Breast, Pommery Mustard Sauce, Shiitake Mushroom Risotto
Réduction au Cidre de Pommes
Roasted Fraser Valley Duck Breast served with Pan-Seared Foie Gras and an Apple Cider Reduction
Magret de Canard et Foie Gras Poêlés, Réduction au Cidre de Pommes
Roasted Fraser Valley Duck Breast served with Pan-Seared Foie Gras and an Apple Cider Reduction
Côte de Boeuf Grillée aux Deux Sauces, Béarnaise ou Bordelaise
Grilled Prime Rib of Beef on the bone with Béarnaise or Bordelaise Sauce
Côte de Veau Grillée “Neptune” Crabe D’Alaska, Sauce Citronnelle
Grilled Veal Chop “Neptune” Style, Topped with Alaska King Crab Leg
Ris de Veau Poêlés, Sauce crémeuse aux Truffes Noires et Foie-Gras
Pan-Seared Veal Sweetbreads, Black Truffled Foie-Gras Cream Sauce
Carré d’Agneau Rôti, Jus de Thym et Sabayon à la Moutarde
Roasted Rack of Lamb, Fresh Thyme Jus and Mustard Sabayon
Jarret d’Agneau Braisé, “façon Provençale” en Cocotte
Slow Braised Lamb Shank “Provencal-Style”, Roasted Sweet Garlic, Glazed Shallots and Tomato Fondue
Escalopes de Veau Grillées, Sauce aux Morilles
Grilled Veal Medallions with Veal Demi-Glace and Morel Mushrooms
Filet de Boeuf Grillé, Sauce au Poivre
Grilled Beef Tenderloin served with Peppercorn Sauce
Pâtes Fraîches aux Joues de Veau Braisées, Sauce Pinot Noir et Huile de Truffe
Fresh Pappardelle Pasta, served with Braised Veal Cheeks, Pinot Noir Reduction and Truffle Oil
Duo de Chevreuil et Confit de Canard aux Deux Sauce
Duo of New Zealand Venison and Duck Confit, Black Truffle Cream Sauce and Citrus Reduction
Civet de Lapin, Lardons, Ēchalottes et Champignons
Slow Braised Rabbit Legs, Civet Sauce with Double Smoked Bacon, Glazed Shallots and Mushrooms
Nouilles Fraîches au Homard et Crevettes Grillées, Brunoise de Légumes
Fresh Fettuccine with Lobster Meat and Grilled Tiger Prawns, served with a Brunoise of Vegetables, Olive Oil and Fresh Basil
Homard à la Vapeur, Fricassée de Légume et Beurre Blanc aux Morilles
One and One-Half Pound Atlantic Lobster steamed and shelled, Sauté of Market Vegetables, Morel Mushrooms and White Butter Sauce
Crevettes et St-Jacques Grillées, Velouté de Moules et Cheveux d’Ange
Grilled Tiger Prawns and Sea Scallops served over Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Mussel “Velouté”
Saumon du Pacifique Grillé, Velouté au Safran et Poêlée d’Encornets
Grilled Wild BC Salmon, served with light Saffron Velouté Sauce and sauté of Calamaris
Cabillaud Grillé, Vélouté auz Petits Pois, Ragoût de Quinoa
Grilled Sable Fish, Sweet Pea Velouté, Quinoa Râgout
Sole de Douvres Poêlée servie avec Beurre Blanc
Sautéed imported Dover Sole served with Classic Butter Sauce
Five Course Tasting Menu
All desserts $10.50 except where noted
L’Assiette de Fromage
A selection of Imported French Cheese with garnishes
Tarte aux Pomme a l’Alsacienne
Warm Alsatian styled Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
Gateau au Chocolat Moelleux
Warm Soft Chocolate Cake with an Orange Reduction & Nougatine Ice Cream
Feuillete de Poires “à la minute”
Made to order Pear Tart, Caramel Sauce, topped with Vanilla Ice Cream
Tartelette au Citron “Brulée” et Sorbet Fruits de la Passion
Sun Burnt Lemon Tart with Passion Fruit Sorbet
Panache de Sorbet aux Fruits Frais
Our Selection of Fresh Fruit Sorbets Made Daily
Crepes aux Chocolat, Mousse Noisette, Chocolat Chaud
Chocolate Crepes, Hazelnut Mousse filling, Warm Chocolate and Orange Ice Cream
Le Crème Caramel
Our Classic Crème Caramel
Crème Brulée a l’Orange
Crème Brulée with essence of Fresh Orange
Profiterolles au Chocolat
Profiterolles filled with Vanillia Ice Cream topped with Hot Belgian Chocolate
Mousse au Chocolat Maison
Our House-made Velvety Chocolate Mousse
House-made Tiramisu
Delicate layers of Espresso & Kahlua Soaked Sponge Cake with Mascarpone Cream
Lunch Group Menu
Classic Alsatian Caramelized Onion TartorWild Mushroom Soupscented with Truffle Oil
Slow-Braised Lamb Shank “Provençal-Style”Roasted Sweet Garlic, Glazed Shallots and Tomato Fondue orPan-Seared Sea Scallops and Tiger Prawnswith Tagliarini Pasta in a Saffron Beurre Blanc
Warm Alsatian Apple Tartwith Vanilla Ice CreamorClassic Crème Caramel
Coffee ~ Tea
Lunch Group Menu
Tomato and Gin SoupCrème FraicheorDungeness Crab Cakewith Garlic and Basil Aioli
Grilled Asparagus SaladTruffle Oil Vinaigrette, Parmesan Shavings, Cherry Tomatoes
Medallions Of VealChanterelle Sauce orArctic Char Served With Sweet Pea RisottoTomatoes, Lemon Meuniere Sauce
Choice Of Desserts
Coffee ~ Tea
Dinner Group Menu
Wild Mushroom Ravioliserved with Sage Classic Butter Sauce orTomato and Gin Soupwith Crème Fraiche orClassic Alsatian Caramelized Onion Tart
Mesclun Greenswith Shaved Parmesan and Basil Vinaigrette
Grilled Wild B.C. Salmonin a Saffron Velouté served with a Sauté of Squid orRoasted Free-Range Chicken Breastin a Pommery Mustard Sauce, served with a Shitake Mushroom Risotto orBraised Veal Cheeksserved with Fresh Pappardelle in a Pinot Noir Reduction, finished with Truffle Oil
Selection of Desserts
Coffee ~ Tea
Dinner Group Menu
Grilled Digby Scallop on a Crisp Potato Nestwith a Frisée Salad, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Tomato Concasse orLobster Bisquescented with Cognac, Crème Fraiche & Chives orSautéed Escargot in Croustadeswith our House Made Garlic Butter
Mesclun Greenswith Sautéed Prawns and a Fresh Mango Dressing
Arctic Char served over Fettucciniwith a Light Dijon and Mussel Velouté orSlow-Braised Lamb Shank “Provençal-Style” Roasted Sweet Garlic, Glazed Shallots and Tomato Fondue orGrilled Beef Tenderloinwith a Peppercorn Cream Sauce
Poire Williams Sorbet
Selection of Desserts
Coffee ~ Tea
Dinner Group Menu
Salmon Tartareserved with Capers and Crème Fraiche orLobster Tempura and Grilled Scallopsserved on Curly Endive Salad with Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Tomatoes and Chives orFresh Pan-Seared Quebec Foie Grastopped with a Grilled Scallop, in a Calvados Reduction and served with Fresh Cantaloupe
Wild Mushroom Soupscented with Truffle Oil orComposed Tomato and Avocado Saladwith Dungeness Crabmeat
Roasted Fraser Valley Duck Breastin an Apple Cider Reduction orPan-Seared Seabassin a Lobster Beurre Blanc orRoasted Veal Chateaubriandserved with a Truffle and Foie Gras Cream Sauce
Poire Williams Sorbet
Selection of Desserts
Coffee ~ Te
Foie Gras Terrine
Ice Wine Gelée, Toast
Butter Lettuce Salad
with a Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
Seared Goat Cheese on Mesclun Greens
with a Balsamic Dressing
Beet Salad and Fresh Bufala Cheese
served with a Honey Mustard
Lobster Tempura and Grilled Scallops
served on Curly Endive Salad, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Tomatoes and Chives
Half Avocado filled with Hand Peeled Shrimp
and a Cocktail Sauce
Classic Alsatian Onion Tart
with a Curly Endive Salad
Dungeness Crab Cake
with Basil Aioli
Escargot baked with Garlic Butter
served in Edible Pastry Shells
Lobster Bisque
scented with Cognac & topped with Crème Fraiche
‘le Crocodile Classic’ Tomato & Gin Soup
Black Truffle Omelet
served with Butter Lettuce and Pomme Frites
Seared Scallops
with Black Linguini & Basil Beurre Blanc
Crab Ravioli with an Alfredo Cream Sauce
Smoked Salmon Julienne & Parmesan Gratinée
Grilled Asparagus & Scallop Salad
served with Arugula Leaves and Truffle Oil Dressing
Mixed Grill of Halibut, Prawns & Wild Salmon
with a Saffron Cream Sauce
Fettuccine Pasta
erved with Sautéed Lobster Meat, Vegetable Brunoise, Olive Oil and Tomato Fondue
Salade Nicoise
served with Fresh Grilled Ahi Tuna
Grilled Wild B.C. Salmon
served with a light Saffron Velouté Sauce and Sauté of Calamari
Pan-Fried Dover Sole
with a Beurre Noisette & Capers
Steak Tartar, made to order,
served with Pomme Frites Toast Points & Classic Garnish
Duck Confit
with Flageolet Ragout and a Citrus Jus
Roasted Free-Range Chicken Breast
Pommery Mustard Sauce, Shitake Mushroom Risotto
Fresh Pappardelle Pasta
served with Braised Veal Cheeks, Pinot Noir Reduction and Truffle Oil
Slow-Braised Lamb Shank “Provençal-Style”
Roasted Sweet Garlic, Glazed Shallots and Tomato Fondue
Veal Medallions
with a Morel Mushroom Sauce & Swiss Potato Roesti
Venison Medallions
with a Chanterelle Sauce served with Späetzle
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
with a Béarnaise or Peppercorn Sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops
served with a Citrus Provençal Sauce
Wild Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil or Butter Lettuce Salad
with a Daily Main Course
additional Pan-Seared Foie Gras course $15
Smoked Albacore Tuna with Seared Golden Scallops
Ginger Sweet Pea Soup
Grilled Asparagus with Saffron Tagliarini Pasta
Fresh Yellow Foot Chanterrelle Mushroom
Confit of Duck Leg, Cariboo Tenderloin and sweet chroizo Sausage
Served with Truffle Apple Reduction
Champagne and Grapefruit Sorbet
Warm Mango Souffle
Flourless Almond Chocolate Cake and Nougatine Ice Cream
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The decor is stunning, the food presentation is impeccable and the service is friendly. It’s the best of fine French dining with none of the snootiness. The wine list is rotated regularly based on availability, popularity and quantity, so ask your server for a recommendation.
View this Smart ListIf you must visit a high-end restaurant while staying in Vancouver, it has to be Le Crocodile. For starters, the refined downtown restaurant is owned and operated by local celebrity chef Michele Jacob, who is known for crafting upscale traditional French dishes with innovative twists (rumor has it he’s even created a raw-vegan version of a traditional French meal for singer Bryan Adams). Heralded as one of Vancouver’s – if not Canada’s – finest French establishments, you’ll remember your meal here for years to come.
View this Smart ListWhy treat yourself to an evening at Le Crocodile? Because you deserve it, of course – that, and it’s more affordable to dine solo at this luxe French establishment. Seated at the serene, private terrace, enjoy up to six courses (if you dare) of elegantly prepared dishes such as fois gras crème brûlée and sole in butter sauce. For the essential French experience, arrive late for steak frites at the bar. If you’re lucky, renowned chef Michele Jacob may join you after his shift.
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