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Atelier by Matt Jackson

4.8
4.8
353 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
French

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Atelier by Matt Jackson | Elevated Dining In Sidney.

Marrying approachable elegance with hand-crafted cocktails, a global wine list, and an evocative dining experience, Atelier features French-inspired cuisine informed by the fresh and hyper-local ingredients of the Saanich Peninsula and surrounding areas.

We are fortunate on Vancouver Island to have some of the most incredible organic and local producers in the country and access to some of the world’s best fish and seafood. At Atelier, we draw inspiration from our local producers, fisherman, and farmers to serve you the freshest ingredients.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 818-1845
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Jackson
  • Neighbourhood
    Sidney
  • Cross Street
    Fifth and Beacon
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    B.C Transit offers stops and pick-ups throughout Sidney B.C. Please visit B.C. Transit for the most convienent locations near us.
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 353 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

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    Best Service

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    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Value

  • Vancouver Island

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Lively

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Atelier by Matt Jackson stands out with "amazing food" and "outstanding service" in a cozy setting. Guests rave about "scrumptious" dishes like roast beef and chocolate mousse, highlighting excellent portion sizes and value. Though some dishes occasionally miss the mark, the restaurant consistently delivers a "delightful" dining experience that encourages repeat visits.

353 Reviews
  1. carol

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best roast beef meal we’ve had in a while. Potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, vegetables all cooked to perfection. Delicious butternut squash soup for starters, a “to die” for chocolate mousse which just slipped down a treat after the huge meal!! Monique our server - the only server - that night serving the whole restaurant because the menu was a simplified Roast dinner menu, was adorable; efficient and knowledgeable about the menu. She made a special evening more special - thank you Monique: Matt the chef not too grand ( as is often the case) to chit chat with us whilst in the midst of wrapping up the service. Produced a MEAN Yorkshire pudding and a seasoned to perfection cut of roast beef Fantastic

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  2. Owen

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing value for really high quality food. Trish, our server, was amazing! Drinks were excellent! We will definitely be back

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  3. Jennifer

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elevated dining experience in a cozy well appointed room. Highly recommend

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  4. Tara

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 28th Anniversary dinner was amazing! Portions were NOT teeny tiny as you'd expect with fancy cuisine. Every bite was scrumptious. The serving staff was just delightful, and the ambiance was just right. We will definitely be returning :-)

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  5. Brad

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner and service was fantastic!! We would absolutely go back. It was a bit loud in there but as could be expected with a full house! Overall a 10!

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  6. Victoria

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent food, with huge attention to detail. This is our 3rd or 4th experience at Alelier. One minor glitch with overcooked seabass on the Valentine's Day menu, they kindly adjusted the bill without us asking. Everything else was 8.5/10 minimum, two courses were flawless. Outstanding service from the waitress. Small square footage, so can be loud from conversation/mixing drinks. Perhaps some sound baffling could be installed. Music style + level was just right, one of the attractions. Be great to have more "set menus", it takes the stress out of choosing, permitting Matt to focus on high quality dishes, his forte. Well done guys, we will be back!!

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  7. Keri

    Vancouver

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had sabelefish. Overcooked and everything on the plate was dark brown. I couldn't tell what I was eating. Not appetizing. Baked brie was just melted cheese with a few cranberries. Not exciting at all. Chocolate dessert was ok but crumbles on top were dry and grainy. A big disappointment for my first visit after I had heard good things.

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  8. Steve

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very quaint little bistro in Sidney. Compared very well to others in the area. Kinda gave me Basserie L’Ecole vibes. Great happy hour menu but real treasures are on their main menu. Save room for dessert.

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  9. SheilaH

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit here, a party of 7, overall of all of us were very impressed and all said they will be back for a second visit. The service was absolutely outstanding. The wine list was better than average and the prices for both the food and wine were reasonable for the quality we were served. It is obvious that the chef/owner is meticulous in his dishes and with just one mistake. was perfect. We will be back.

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  10. Janice

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and a gem in little Sidney. Will definitely be back

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Atelier by Matt Jackson is rated 4.8 stars by 353 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Atelier by Matt Jackson

9804 Fifth St, Sidney, BC V8L 1X3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fifth and Beacon
  • Neighbourhood
    Sidney
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    B.C Transit offers stops and pick-ups throughout Sidney B.C. Please visit B.C. Transit for the most convienent locations near us.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Jackson
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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