COVID-19-Plan

Bistro 694

Global flavours . . . local ingredients

Reservations: 250-752-0301

COVID 19 PLAN

We are very excited to welcome you back to Bistro 694! The safety and well-being of our guests and staff is our #1 priority.

As such, we are following government guidelines carefully, and taking additional measures to keep you safe. Stringent protocols have been implemented in our restaurant outlined below:

Things will be a little different in this COVID 19 era –

Here’s what we’ll be doing to keep you and our staff safe:

The maximum occupancy of the restaurant and patio will be reduced by 50%

Signage has been placed reminding guests to maintain a distance of 6 feet from one another (unless in the same party)

We have placed plastic barriers between tables (don't worry, they look really nice!)

We have removed salt and pepper shakers, candles, flowers, and all other table top items. These will be provided upon request, and sanitized thoroughly afterwards

Each table will be provided with a jug of water, and guests will provide their own refills

- Servers and dishwashers will wear masks

Guests will be asked to place all dirty dishes and glassware on the edge of the table.

Laminated menus will be sanitized after each use

If a guest asks to take leftovers home, we will provide the takeout container, and allow guests to pack it themselves

We encourage payment by “tap”. The debit machine will be sanitized after every use.

- Takeout orders will be placed on a table near the front door (away from diners); the table will be sanitized after each pickup

Take-out guests will only pick up at designated times.

Signage will be posted at washroom access to remind guests to keep 6 feet apart

Sanitizer stations will be set up at the front entrance, bar, patio entrance, and dishwashing area

No more than 6 guests from one party will be allowed at a table

We will keep contact information from one guest at each party for 30 days

A plexiglass barrier has been installed at the bar/payment area; barrier will be disinfected thoroughly at the end of each shift

Enhanced cleaning and sanitization of all frequent touchpoints has been implemented; light switches, door handles, faucets, tables, chairs, etc. all to be frequently disinfected

All cleaning staff has been provided proper training on cleaning and sterilization

Dishwashing protocols in place; dishwashers to ensure that all glassware, plates and cutlery are properly sanitized by checking the bleach solution when cycle has finished

All tables, chairs, and menus are to be disinfected after each guest

Bathrooms will be cleaned and sanitized frequently

Here’s what we ask of you –

- You must wear a mask when entering and exiting the restaurant, and when not seated.

- You must not visit other tables (even when you see friends/family seated nearby!)

If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID 19 (including, but not limited to, fever, cough, shortness of breath), please do not enter our premises

If you have traveled outside of Canada in the last 14 days, please do not enter our premises

Please arrive on time for your reservation; if you would like to come early, please call in advance to find out if your table will be ready.

- If you are running late, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you; however, please remember that we are staggering arrival times to allow for maximum social distancing, so we cannot guarantee that late arrivals will be able to be seated

Please enter through the front door. If any other guests are also approaching or leaving at the same time, please practice social distancing and allow others to pass.

Please avoid physical contact with our staff (sorry, no hugs for now!), and maintain a distance of 6 feet from other guests who are not in your party

Coat racks will not be available; please put any belongings and coats on the extra chairs at your table

If you are dining on the patio, please bring a sweater or blanket as we are no longer able to offer those

Please place items within reach of your server to refill or clear away