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The French Connection Bistro

French
Location Pointer 48 Huguenot Rd, Franschhoek, 7690
4.6
(2218 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Fireplace

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Menu
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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 (2218)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.7
  • Merle Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Andre B. Dined: 3 days ago
    2
    0.0
    Value 2.0
    0.0
    0.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Jun 25
    Disappointed at corkage fee of R 150, would be better to know that upfront.

  • Heather B. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 06 Jun 25
    Corkage could be cheaper and gluten free beer would be great!!

  • Chris Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Alastair C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 31 May 25
    What a wonderful dinner. In all respects

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Wed 04 Jun 25:
    Thanks for the excellent feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon

  • Helder Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 28 May 25
    Considering that this is a wine region we found wines overpriced. Quantity of meals were good but once again unnecessarily priced on the high side. Service and attention to patrons was high and courteous. Unfortunately Franschoek has become a tourist destination more than a local destination and although certainly recommendable you can expect to pay 4 Star prices for 3 Star meals.

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Wed 28 May 25:
    Dear Helder Thanks for the review and feedback. Unfortunately the price of everything goes up, notably food, wine, fuel and high street rentals, which makes pricing we pass on to the customers a bit of a balancing act. Despite being in the Winelands, we don't get any special discounted wine to pass onto customers, contrary to popular belief. If a restaurant is on a wine estate, this can be the case. We have always pitched our restaurant at the local market, even though we do get many tourists in the Summer months. We buy the best ingredients and try to offer the best value with across the board pricing on food and wines. Thanks again for the feedback and we hope to see you again soon. Regards Matthew (Owner)

  • Urs L. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Haute Cab ladies Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 20 May 25
    We enjoyed our stay, from the food,the friendly staff and good service that they gave.Highly recommend

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Fri 23 May 25:
    Thanks for the wonderful feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

  • Janet M. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 19 May 25
    Another excellent outing to French Connection restaurant. Keep up the good work

    The French Connection Bistro responded on Mon 19 May 25:
    Thanks for the excellent feedback. We hope to see you back again soon!

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