Service above and beyond - Excellent food

Having recently returned from a trip to New Orleans we wanted to see what Vancouver could offer of the amazing tastes and foods we had sampled there. Ouisi Bistro, located in a smallish place on Granville came up in a google search. When we entered we were immediately struck by the atmosphere and memorabilia on the wall.
From the moment... more

Music

I was a bit disappointed that the staff were unable to pinpoint an exact day that live music would be playing next. I will have to edit my review when I have visited Ouisi on a live music night.
The menu was adventurous and the food was great. We will definitely go again but we need to be able to... more

Wonderful Patio Brunch Experience

We had made reservations for nine people on the occasion of our meeting the parents of our soon-to-be daughter-in-law.
So this was a special occasion, and Ouisi Bistro met our expectations.
Situated at 3014 Granville Street, you'd expect this Bistro to be a noisy location due to traffic. But, sitting in the back patio, shaded with lovely trees, you'd think... more

Good - again

So I've eaten at Ouisi now and then over the years, and what I can say is that across the board, the flavours are big and enjoyable.
This visit was for lunch, but it was late, so we were limited to the appetizer and the "anytime" menus. We chose the warm goat cheese starter to share, the mufaletta and the... more

Pretty good

Jambalaya was delicious, spicy and rich. Live music and good service made the night even better. Service was good no complaints, good selection of beer. Will go back.

problem solved with aplomb

to add to my review in january - we went there again today. there was a bit of a problem with some of the food. i mentioned it to the wait staff, and without asking, we got a steep discount. hats off!

For a taste of Louisiana, the choice is Ouisi

I've always wanted to give this place a test drive, especially since we used to live in the neighbourhood. Shouldn't have waited as long as we did, for it's got game, (in a city where good food is king) and the right amount of spice and atmosphere. Love the décor, food is tremendous;
there's an excellent selection of beverages, alcoholic... more

Second time a home run

The last time we dined over a year ago was for brunch, we returned this time for an evening out with drinks. Not busy at all, being a weeknight and even though later it was open mic night. We tried a few appetizers, the seafood chowder with cornbread (OMG - the cornbread was to die for!) The wings which had... more

Great Service Ambiance

We go here for dinner when we are at the Stanley Theater. Love the decor, food and service the murals on the wall add to the feeling of being somewhere warm and filled with music.

consistent good quality

we've been going to ouisi bistro for over ten years now. it never disappoints. sometimes the coffee is not great, sometimes the food quality is a tad lower than normal, but overall, this place is totally dependable - a solid place to take someone to for a good dinner. we've been in new orleans and louisiana and the food at... more

Comfortable and inviting Creole / Cajun joint with friendly staff and flavorful, authentic provincial cuisine.

Needs work on the winelist

We had dinner before our play at the Stanley and overall it was a nice meal. I had the jambalaya and it was quite good - my spouse had the gumbo and quite enjoyed it. My only complaint is that there is a very poor winelist selection. The reasonably priced wines are quite low end wines and then they quickly... more

A Little of the New Orleans flavour in Vancouver

Late night snacks and drinks at 'Ouisi (Louisiana)...is a must. Sometimes music and sometimes not but the feel of the place is New Orleans and it remains a small place with character. Located beside Meinhardt's on Granville Street..great place for snacks and drinks after the day has well passed. Give it go. Can't comment on dinner or lunch but ...check... more

way below its potential

I live in the neighborhood - so for a lack of choice, I have been a customer at Ouisi's now for 5 times since last September, and I was never satisfied. The food is mediocre (i.e. not bad, but also not spectacular); it is quite pricy (food around 20$ or more for simple dishes); the selection of beer is clearly... more

Tasty southern food

Coming from the UK I don't have much experience with Southern food so I can't really say how authentic this place is, but I certainly enjoy coming here on every visit to Vancouver. The food is delicious (though beware of over-ordering since the portions are huge!) and the menu offers a wide selection of choices. The jerk chicken is extremely... more

Creole in South Granville

We had dinner here on a sunny evening - Canada Day, in fact - in the courtyard outback. Service was friendly if a bit slow but the food was good creole with the heat factor adjusted to suit your taste. Ousi is worth checking out if you like jazz - the vibe, like the decor, is great.

Great vibe, average food

The bar, vibe and service were great. Jazz kind of bistro, with art on the walls. We had lunch, a blt sandwich and a hustle & bustle. We thought the food was average. We certainly enjoyed the music and atmosphere!

Good food and good service

Had an evening meal at this restaurant with friends. I had the Jambalaya plus starters and the food and the portions were excellent. Good atmosphere also.

Delicious affordable food and great service

I had the hustle and bustle special it was delicious soup and sandwhich and was presented beautifully. The waitress was friendly as ever and provided great service. I love the jazz atmosphere and decor. I tried the alligator here with friends for fun as well.
The only thing I didn't like was the cornbread it was dry, tasteless and a... more

Loved the voodoo ribs and jambalaya

Went with friends for dinner here and it was great! Large portions, delicious food, tasty cornbread with each meal, cool atmosphere. Many of the entrees come with 2 sides, I especially enjoyed the yam fries. I want to go back for brunch and sit on the back patio in the sun!

Not what we expected

We had dine-out Vancouver and was a bit disappointed. Of the six different plates we enjoy half the plates. The wings taste like someone forgot to season them. The gumbo we thought tasted burnt also. Southern Fried Chicken Breast was ok but nothing special.
The Basque Prawns, Red velvet Cake and Bread Pudding was great.
The place was dark and... more

Great value lunch

Very filling lunch at a sit-down restaurant for the price of a fast-food place in Vancouver ! Enjoyable and flavourful meal ( po boy chicken sandwich w/ salad) during a hard day of shopping...will certainly return.

Perfect dinner

The sole purpose of our visit was for my almost teen son to have the gator bites . We were warmly greeted when we entered . Our waitress was very friendly and helpful in our decision making . My selection was chicken , stuffed with crab and little roasted potatoes . It was wonderful and tender . I was planning... more

Great comfort food and nice atmosphere. Excellent patio out back - nice to go at night. New Orleans style food and decor. Very small and unique. Refreshing to visit.

Great hidden patio in summer, though not a lot of sunshine. Great live music, especially during Jazzfest. Food is awesome Cajun style some good values some overpriced (catfish). Also a money place to hit for a late night flight of whiskey and Bourbon.

Everything I have eaten here has been amazing! Highly recommend the Apricot Espresso Chicken - though be prepared to take home leftovers!

Not very welcom

Late afternoon, Ouisi was open for an early supper. The friend I met was handicapped and the waitress seemed uncomfortable to have us there.
I had a Caesar salad which was oozing mayonnaise - no hint of garlic. It was basically inedible. To have bread with it cost an additional $4 which made the meal high priced for something that... more

Really nice to come back

Returned after many years away from the neighbourhood and here's what we thought about what we had.
Cornmeal crusted trout with shrimp remoulade: fabulous/great change from perpetually flour-battered fish; remoulade, delicious and complemented the trout well in both flavour and texture.
Southern fried chicken Po' Boy: divine
Chow Chow Relish: amazing
Caesar salad: good garlicy flavour, nice... more

Burnt Tasting Gumbo

My sister treated me to lunch today & we thought this cute Bistro would be fun. We both ordered the Chicken & Duck Sausage Gumbo with a side dish of cornbread. The cornbread was excellent & the Gumbo was horrible. I've never seen a black soup based Gumbo & I thought maybe the colour influenced the taste. I tried a... more

A little bit of positive

I had read some very negative reviews of Ouisi, so felt compelled to rally to Ouisi. First of all, it was pouring rain (typical Vancouver spring day) and the hostess invited us in early explaining "I can't leave you out there" so golf clap to her! Restaurant was just firing up so needless to say coffee was fresh, hot, plentiful.... more

Awesome service great ambiance, delicious food..love it

A few friends and I had been to the Stanley Theatre and decided to drop in for appies and drinks. We had heard about the Ouisi but had never tried it before. We were not disappointed and will definitely go back!
It was a Friday night and they were very busy and we didn't have a reservation but we were... more

Great food, spicy and filling

The flavours and spice was excellent. The food was excellent. I enjoyed the "Gator Bites" as a novelty. The spice/dish was excellent although alligator meat I guess is a little tough but well worth a try for something new. The Muscles (PEI) were service mixed with french fries and they too were excellent. These were both appetizers and I was... more

Great atmosphere, expansive drinks menu but average fare

This restaurant is in the stylish neighbourhood of south Granville Street amongst the boutique shops, antique stores, and gourmet grocers. Ousi Bistro looks terrific from the street with its yellow painted front and dark brown trim. Inside is lots of dark wood, orange walls with paintings of famous singers and musicians, and eclectic posters. And not a table cloth in... more

Can't wait to return

I have been to Ouisi Bistro frequently but my most recent visit was the best of all. The black bean soup ( an appetizer but a meal in itself) was to die for. The entrees were plentiful but may be overwhelming for a small eater. You will not come away from this restaurant feeling empty or unsatisfied. We were delighted... more

good & bad

The room is a nice space - cozy with lots of character. The complimentary cornbread was damn fine, warm and crusty, melted butter, mmmmm.
Fairly large menu. Went with the classic jambalaya which was good, not great. Interesting concept with a bunch of side dishes from which to choose; we shared four and they were all delish - sweet potato... more

the food was EXCELLENT and the service was just as great.
we really enjoyed the gator bites and the chicken with andouille stuffing!!
would definitely recommend this place if your looking for great southern food.

So so

Every time i eat here i leave feeling a little disappointed!
I had the trout and to be honest wouldnt order it again, not the best i have had.. might be amoung the worst.
The service was slow with us having to ask to side plates for our bread. Though the sevice did pick up towards the end of the... more

Nice little garden, nice atmosphere and good food

During our stay in Vancouver we visited the Ouisi Bistro two times. The first time we had a table and seat inside the restaurant, which has been very pleasant - nice atmosphere and music.
Second time when we took our dinner at Ouisi we had a seat in the cude little garden.
Both times the food was good, i.e. the... more

I have been here two times for brunch. Everyone at our table loved the food, prices are reasonable. The waitress was great. Great atmosphere as well.

Nice decor and service... terrible food

We were there for dinner on a Saturday night in May. Two adults and two children. The kids shared the catfish dinner. It was tasteless. We ordered 2 appetizers -- mussels and gator bites. Mussels were not fresh. Gator bites were very tough. It's my first time trying gator meat so I didn't know what to expect ... however I... more

Took my wife here on our first date...food was so good she married me. Seriously, this is another one of those great Vancouver restaurants with amazing, unique atmosphere and food to match.

Not quite Louisiana fare

Feeling nostalgic about New Orleans, I had dinner at Ouisi Bistro recently and it wasn't close to being ranked as a Louisiana style restaurant. The $18 cornmeal crusted trout I ordered was salty and otherwise bland. It had a mango beurre blanc sauce that was not good at all. The entree came with some roasted potatoes and vegetables thrown on... more

New Orleans cuisine comes to Vancouver. The food was a little too salty

New Orleans cuisine comes to Vancouver. The food was a little too salty.

Interesting flavours but

Interesting flavours but the gator bites killed me.

Great food, great sounds, nice atmosphere

Great food, great sounds, nice atmosphere.

Nice cajun food, great jambalya...sometimes live entertainment

Nice cajun food, great jambalya...sometimes live entertainment.

Delicious breakfast! Long line ups

Delicious breakfast! Long line ups

Beautiful back garden patio, amazing bennies, great lunch, great live music

Beautiful back garden patio, amazing bennies, great lunch, great live music.

The flavours and excitement of New Orleans are presented without pretension in a warm, engaging atmosphere. My favourites include voodoo-style ribs, jambalaya and seafood gumbo. Weekly live music, huge selection of libations, garden terrace.

great to lite it up before the theatre night

great to lite it up before the theatre night

Great place for live jazz and cocktails...the food is not too great

Great place for live jazz and cocktails...the food is not too great!!

Great garden in the back. Love going here for weekend brunch

Great garden in the back. Love going here for weekend brunch

Mid to upscale cajun food. Pretty tasty, but not great. Nice setting

Mid to upscale cajun food. Pretty tasty, but not great. Nice setting.

The black bean soup is awesome

The black bean soup is awesome!

awesome food, tasty, fun, good prices

awesome food, tasty, fun, good prices!

Just went for a beer and

Just went for a beer and snack, but they have a cute little courtyard in the back which is nice in the summer.

Awesome Chicken

My girlfriend and I went to the Ouisi for our first time and I was amazed at the meal I had. I had an apricot brandy half chicken that was so big it hardly fit on the plate. It came with the best stuffing I've ever tasted. My girlfriend had a pepper chicken that I also tasted. Delicious! (But anything is when covered in melted Brie.)It was the best value and quality I've had in a long time.... more

Most exciting food in town!

We are regulars at Ouisi for special occasions, or just for a great meal out... more

I like the atmosphere here. And the jazz they play is great. For a beer and a burger its pretty good. And the chicken caesar is always dependable and delicious. But the entrees have let me down more than once. I had the Jambalaya and the shrimps were overcooked and dessicated. The daily special was a beef sirloin stir fry and the meat was tough and inedible. Maybe I have just been there on bad... more