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The French Connection Bistro

French
Location Pointer 48 Huguenot Rd, Franschhoek, 7690
4.6
(2398 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Fireplace

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The French Connection is a charming bistro-style restaurant with a welcoming and unpretentious atmosphere. Chef Patron, Matthew Gordon, has created a simple, yet enticing menu, guaranteed to suit all palates.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 21h00

Reviews (2398)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.7
  • Sabine H. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 05 Dec 25
    Perfect food, one of the best fillets ever in an absolute nice anbience. Coming back again definitely! :-)

  • Vicky P. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 03 Dec 25
    Excellent mussels!

  • Bel T. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • steven s. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 02 Dec 25
    Fantastic service and food as always!

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Tue 02 Dec 25:
    Thanks for the great review and your continued support. We appreciate it!

  • Fiona B. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Alexander R. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Tomas C. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 29 Nov 25
    The food has been better earlier The service has been a LOT better earlier The value for the money was’nt ehat we expectid It Will be snoret restaurang tonight!

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Tue 02 Dec 25:
    Dear Tomas Thanks for the review. It's disappointing to get your feedback. My apologies you had a poor experience. You would have been checked on several times during your meal, its a great pity you didn't let us know of your unhappiness.Please consider sending me mail with more details of your experience. matt@gordonsa.com Regards Matthew (Owner)

  • Paul C. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 28 Nov 25
    As excellent as ever. - consistently good food and service

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Tue 02 Dec 25:
    Many thanks for the wonderful feedback. We hope to see you back again soon.

  • Josef G. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Nov 25
    Prioritized other customers before us several times. Tried to seat us inside despite us booking outside several weeks before. Missed out on our fries which was late. So the service was rather bad. Good food without standing out.

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Tue 02 Dec 25:
    Daer Josef Thanks for the feedback. There seemed to be a miscommunication about which area you were going to be seated in. I apologise the service was not up to standard, we should have done much better. Food is cooked to order and served when ready. If another table arrived after you and got their food before you, it was purely due to different cooking times and not prioritising other before you. Once again my humble apologies. Regards Matthew (Owner)

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