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Chez Céline: Québécois Casse-Croûte Bistro in Fraserhood
Chez Céline is a Québécois-inspired bistro at 4298 Fraser Street in Fraserhood, from J-C Poirier and Dara Dammann-Poirier with St. Lawrence alumni Margaux Herder and David Lawson. It opened in May 2025.
Within a year it won Gold for Best French at the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards and was named No. 10 on Canada's Best New Restaurants and No. 60 on Canada's 100 Best. Here's what to order.
About Chez Céline
The menu is inspired by Québec's casse-croûte roadside diners, with the polish of the St. Lawrence team. The goal, Poirier says, is to keep it really simple.
A judge called it exactly what you want in your neighbourhood.
The Menu
How It Works
Start with the tartare and the fennel salad.
What to Order
- Tartare: well seasoned, with herbs and anchovies.
- Fennel salad: with preserved lemon, grapefruit and smashed olives.
- Casse-croûte classics: Québécois diner favourites, refined.
Dietary Needs
French cooking uses a lot of butter, cream and wheat. Ask about gluten-free and vegetarian options.
Atmosphere and Dining Experience
A cozy, buzzy neighbourhood bistro.
- Best for: a fun, casual French dinner
- Price: moderate
- Format: dinner
- Good to know: book ahead
Location: Fraserhood, Vancouver
Chez Céline is at 4298 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC.
Hours of Operation
Check current hours before you go.
Reservations
- Reservations recommended.
Price Range
Chez Céline is moderately priced.
Awards and Recognition
- Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards 2026: Gold, Best French
- Canada's Best New Restaurants 2026: No. 10
- Canada's 100 Best 2026: No. 60
Contact Information
- Address: 4298 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC
- Neighbourhood: Fraserhood, Vancouver
- Cuisine: French
Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs Chez Céline?
The St. Lawrence team, including J-C Poirier and Margaux Herder.
What kind of food is it?
Québécois casse-croûte-inspired bistro cooking.
When did it open?
May 2025.
Where is it?
4298 Fraser Street.
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