Private Dining in Richmond at a Steveston French Bistro

Steveston Village has hosted celebrations since the cannery whistles marked the shift change. Today the village draws walkers from the boardwalk, cyclists off the dyke trail, and families spreading out at Garry Point Park. Tucked into that rhythm, Vogue Cafe runs a warm French bistro where the dining room holds deep-red walls, wood tables, and a small bar — and the covered side patio sits behind greenery walls with red-checkered tablecloths. For 7 to 10 guests, the room can be booked as private dining; 10 or more becomes an event enquiry. The liquor licence runs to midnight, so birthday toasts, anniversary pours, or a final business round can stay put without a venue change.

How the booking works

Reservations come through the online form or by phone at (604) 370-4444. Confirmation lands within two hours. The kitchen marks the occasion — birthday, anniversary, proposal, business dinner — and the team sets the room accordingly. There is no separate private-dining menu; the full bistro menu runs as printed. That means your table can start with French onion soup à l'ancienne (marrow-bone broth, cheese, crouton) or a charcuterie plate (dry sausage, beer sausage, prosciutto, frankfurter, pickle), move to beef bourguignon or navarin d'agneau at $29, and finish with a caramel chocolate tart or crêpe Suzette flamed with Grand Marnier. Wine pours at 6 oz ($11), 9 oz ($15), or bottle ($45) across Côtes du Rhône, Mouton Cadet Bordeaux, and BC Viognier. Cocktails — Aperol Spritz, Paris Spritz, Cognac Highball — run $13. Beer flights from Barnside Brewing (Delta) and Kronenbourg 1664 on tap keep the pour informal.

The room and the patio

The dining room seats roughly 30 inside; the covered side patio adds another 20-odd seats under string lights and greenery walls. For a private booking of 7–10, the team typically sections a corner of the dining room or the full side patio, depending on weather and time of day. Dog bowl by the door signals the patio is dog-friendly. The space is casual — no white tablecloths, no hushed service — so conversation carries. If your group wants a later finish, the midnight licence allows it by arrangement; just flag the timing when you book.

What to order for a group

A shared start works well: charcuterie plate ($17) plus a salad or two — salade Parisienne (ham, cheese, egg, mushroom) or salade de chèvre chaud (toasted goat-cheese baguette, raisins, almonds). Mains split naturally between the four signatures at $29: beef bourguignon, navarin d'agneau, creamy mushroom chicken, ratatouille with three-colour rice. For lighter appetites, the savoury buckwheat crêpes ($17) — ham-cheese-egg or mushroom-spinach-egg — and baguette sandwiches ($20) like the Parisienne (prosciutto, ham, cheese, butter, pickle) or French onion (slow-cooked beef, caramelized onion, cheese) keep the table moving. Dessert stays simple: tarts at $10, éclairs at $10, sweet crêpes at $14. Coffee service runs espresso $4, latte $6, tea $5.

Occasions the room fits

Birthday dinners where the cake arrives with candles. Anniversaries where the bottle stays on the table past 10 pm. Business dinners that need a quiet corner but not a boardroom. Proposals where the ring appears over crème brûlée — or in this case, a strawberry tart with a chocolate "VOGUE CAFE" plaque. The team knows the rhythm: they clear, they pour, they step back. You set the pace.

What people ask

How far ahead should I book?

Weekends fill two to three weeks out for private blocks. Weekdays often have same-week availability. Call (604) 370-4444 to check.

Can we bring a cake?

Yes. No corkage fee for dessert. Let the team know when you reserve so they have plates and forks ready.

Is there a set menu or minimum spend?

No set menu, no minimum. Order from the regular menu; the bill totals what the table eats and drinks.

What if we have more than 10?

Groups of 10+ go to an event enquiry. The team will discuss full-room options, timing, and any custom arrangements.

Next step

Reserve online or call (604) 370-4444. Mention the occasion, the head count, and the time you want to sit down. The team confirms within two hours and holds the room.