Patrick Saurette, who co-owns The Marc with his wife, says his favourite thing about running the downtown French restaurant is the staff. The group is like a big family, he says, many of whom followed Patrick from his former business Il Portico to a completely new venture in 2010.
When he first opened The Marc, he heard a story of a husband and wife who had been frequent customers of Il Portico. The restaurant had been the backdrop for their first date, their engagement and anniversaries. When the restaurant closed, the husband still wanted to do something special for an upcoming anniversary – his solution was to get some takeout and enjoy it with his wife in the former Il Portico parking lot.
“I think the story shows the importance people place on restaurants,” says Patrick. “For sure food is important, but underlying all of that is the experience of breaking bread with special people in your life. And that experience is created by them,” he says, pointing towards several staff members busy working in the kitchen.
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Fish of the Day
Market Price
Lobster Roll
Lobster, squid ink bun, side salad
Grilled Bavette
Flank steak served with roast fingerling potatoes, wilted spinach and smoked red pepper aioli.
Mushrooms on Toast
Forest mushrooms, thyme, lemon and shallots on grilled chibatta, served with salad.
Croque Madame.
Valbella ham, soubise, fried egg, organic loaf & side salad.
Citrus Marinated Chicken
Bulgur tabbouleh, tomato, cucumber, tomato vinaigrette
Salad Nicoise
Heirloom tomato, flat bean, egg, olives, new potato, olive oil tuna, dijon-white wine vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Asiago crisp, smoked bacon
Hand cut frites with truffle aioli
Soup of the Day
House marinated olives.
Pate
House made pate with croutons.
Cheese
Daily selection with croutons ~ Market price
Frites with truffle aioli
Smoked Arctic Char Croquettes.
Artisan greens, radish, sultana yogurt.
Steak Tartare
Hand cut with cornichon, house made pickles & grilled crostini.
Grilled Asparagus
Asparagus, radish, poached egg, chevre, hazelnuts.
Caesar Salad
Asiago crisp, smoked bacon.
Frisee aux Lardons
Artisan greens, lardons and poached egg.
Escargot
Bone marrow, persillade, horseradish, pickled shallots.
Grilled Octopus
Artichoke, grapefruit, arugula, hazelnut, Serrano ham, caramelized onion puree.
Soup of the Day
Duck Confit
Red and golden beet, artisan greens, lentils, orange vinaigrette
Arctic Char
Ask your server for the daily preparation.
Cornish hen
Heirloom tomato, courgettes, charred aubergine, saffron vinaigrette.
Seared Scallops
Frisee, fennel and apple slaw, farinette, fennel and celery aigre-doux.
Entrecote Frites
Grilled 10oz. Spring Creek ribeye steak, foie gras butter, frites & truffle aioli.
Grilled Bavette
Marinated flank steak, spaetzle, wilted spinach, green beans, ginger mustard vinaigrette ~ served medium rare.
Vegetarian
Daily Creation ~ Market Price.
Friendly, efficient service and quality food. Sat on the patio. Had two market fish of the day which is always excellent. Favorite place for well prepared fish. Have yet to be disappointed in the meals or the service.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
An amazing lunch in an amazing atmosphere. The patio is a delightful place to share time with great food and great friends.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Always a delicious meal in a great friendly environment!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere as usual!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Fantastic food & service! We’ll presented & great wine selections
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Spectacular, Special, Sunday Dinner
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Service by all of the members of this team was, as usual, excellent. They all make you feel like a member of their extended family. The event was a wine pairing dinner. The dishes were as good as any Parisian Bistoro (it was the theme). And the wines paired beautifully with the dishes.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Always an all round great experience at the Marc!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
absolutely superb as always
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Amazing service. Amazing food. Thank you very much for the perfect evening!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
My most favourite date night ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Had a great date night at The Marc. The food was absolutely amazing and the staff are extremely friendly. We will definitely be going back.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Excellent service and food. Tables nicely spread out and the atmosphere was delightful.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Always a great night out.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Exceptional dining. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. The meal was simply fabulous!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Greeted by Patrick in his always very affable and professional manner and seated with friends table for four. Restaurant was full and a good upbeat but not too noisy atmosphere seemingly took us to a restaurant in Paris with the menu and the decor. Dinner was well prepared an delicious and not rushed between courses. Chocolate cake and sauce for desert! Life is great and…. so is Patrick’s The Marc!! Merci Beaucoup to Patrick, The Chef and our servers. We will be back soon!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Always amazing classy food with world class service!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
5-star dining from every perspective!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The mushrooms on toast are always fabulous and our service was great.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Excellent meal and service.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
My wife and I have been coming to the Marc for years but last night's dinner with ourselves and my sister was truly excellent. Thanks to Patrick and his staff.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Excellent food, wine and service every. single. time.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Food was good, service was excellent. In between appetizers and the main course there was a bit of delay. Otherwise the experience was positive overall. I would say it’s a good date night expect to pay more as it’s on the pricey side.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Wonderful service, and Great food. The Best Restaurant in Downtown Edmonton for Lunch.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
A very nice lunch. All of us (4 people) were happy with our meals. Service was good. Was a bit surprised at the cost however.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
I wish I could give more than five stars for service. Friendly, knowledgeable and compassionate about my food allergy, I can’t wait to get back to enjoy the food and service.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Restaurants come and go. Thankfully The Marc remains consistent in delivering outstanding service, thoughtful menu choices and delicious food every time. Our recent visit was perfect from start to finish!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The Marc never fails to deliver great food, and impeccable service. I always appreciate the server's knowledge on wine pairing. One of my favourite restaurants!
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The service provided was excellent- professional, attentive and took the time to explain the features and various menu options. The food, as usual, was excellent.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Staff were friendly and welcoming and the service was excellent. Everything we ordered was delicious. It’s been a few years since we’ve been to The Marc; next time, we won’t wait so long!
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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The hand cut frites here are gorgeous and tasty – so golden and crispy, never oily or soggy. The best part, of course, is the truffle aioli that comes on the side. One dip and you’ll be in heaven. The aioli is creamy and rich, and pairs perfectly with the hot fries. You’ll be perfectly content – until you run out of aioli, that is.
View this Smart ListThe Marc is twice as nice when it comes to inviting atmospheres – once for its bright, intimate indoor space and twice for its coveted patio space in the heart of downtown. The crisp white walls adorned by long horizontal mirrors make the quaint space feel much larger, and the slim, elegant lighting fixtures give it an undeniable uptown flair. The Marc does all of the important things right without any of the needless embellishments. You’ll be impressed!
View this Smart ListDowntown’s beloved French restaurant serves up both lunch and dinner, and provides a nice smattering of smoked menu items. On the lunch menu, try the smoked chicken flatbread topped with roasted garlic, corn, pickled shallots, fresh arugula and mouthwatering crème fraîche. On the dinner menu, sample the boulettes (smoked char dumplings) or the smoked pork rillettes.
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