Restaurant Influences

Loved this place. It was calm and cool after a long and very hot day. The food was exceptional, every dish thought through so carefully for flavour and texture. They managed my food restriction without fuss.

I hesitate to leave a review because I enjoyed great service from the crew. However, I think more thoughts could be given into the harmony of each dish, different flavors might be too contrasting and not complementary e.g. berry jam and bisque was too sharp and masked the taste of other elements. Oil felt stale for fried fish. I understand that the chef tried to incorporate Japanese style of cooking but since I am highly familiar with Japanese flavors, skills seem to be lacking for fine details. For the price point, I was hoping for more refined cooking and better executed dishes.

What a fantastic dining experience this was. We were given a surprise menu and enjoyed every creation. Each course was incredible and unique. Such a lovely couple who owns this restaurant too.

What a delightful dinner had in Bordeaux Loved the surprise menu concept, they change every 6 weeks using seasonal produce Service was attentive and the restaurant is small and quaint I did the wine pairing with the tasting menu and loved all of it Beautiful gastronomy at its finest

We went as a couple on our last night in Bordeaux. It was a surprise menu, and we chose the wine pairing. Very good choice. In particular the bisque, the asparagus and the duck really lifted the experience. We also let our waiter select 6 different cheeses for us, and it was delicious. Good balanced cheese play and a good wine to follow. Highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for a great food experience.

Incredible meal! Each course of the menu was innovative and delicious. One of the best meals we’ve had recently. The wine pairings were perfect. The serving team was knowledgeable, efficient and gracious. The Chef was kind enough to take a picture with us. A magical evening!!!

À place to go if you want to have a wonderful dinner. We took the wine associated with the meal and it was just perfect. 2 appetizers, 2 main courses and one wonderful desert. 5 courses dinner.

Definitely unique & delicious! If you’re a foodie, I’d highly recommend.

Our dégustation at Influences was refined, delicate, expertly paired, sophisticated, and avoided all pretentions. Dishes were innovative, while retaining the essential qualities of ingredients. Service was well paced, friendly, polite, and welcoming. It was a great dining experience, more than just delicious. We left full and happy- a highlight of our séjour in Bordeaux.

Ambiance here was great. The food was good, reflective of the price. And the service was good as well. The plating of each dish was beautiful, but the taste of the food was just ok. Not something, I would crave again. However, I am still glad I got to experience the prix fixe menu and paired each plate with their wines.

Happened to make a reservation before our trip and thank goodness we did. What a absolute treat! The menu is a surprise and surprise is it did. All of the courses were wonderfully presented and combined tastes that amazed us. Everything was prepared by a chef who really puts thought into his food. We enjoyed every bite. Be adventurous and have a meal here.

Wow! Impressed. Service was warm and friendly. Well timed. Wife was the server and was brilliant, knowledgeable and fun! Husband, the Chef, was awkward when serving his dishes but the food speaks for itself. FANTASTIC. Tasting menu with wine pairing was perfect and the volume of food was crazy! Thank you for accommodating my tardiness!