We had a lovely evening at Acqua. We had made reservations, but we were a few minutes late. We drove to the top of the parking lot, entered our licence plate by the reception desk and received free parking. We were warmly welcomed and offered a choice of seating. We choose a seat inside the restaurant as it was somewhat cool by the patio door, that was open. There is nice music playing at a comfortable volume. The room is nicely decorated and there is good spacing between the tables. It was very comfortable as the room was not noisey. We were given both a patio menu and the regular menu and we asked for the happy hour menu as there was still time left for happy hour. When we asked about the happy hour wine, one of the men, I believe he may have been the manager said that on Sundays they have bottles of wine for 50% off and he brought the list over to us. This was much better value than the happy hour wine by the glass. We shared an order of teriyaki chicken wings from the happy hour menu. It was a generous serving, and the wings were very good. For entrees my husband had the lamb shank with potatoes substituted for the risotto and I had sea bass. There was no problem with the substitution. My husband said his lamb shank was good. I enjoyed my sea bass. It was well cooked and there were 3 good sized shrimp with it. It was very tasty, but I would have preferred a bit less stock in the dish. For dessert we shared an apple passion fruit tarte that came with ice cream. The ice cream was a pleasant surprise as it was not mentioned on the menu. The tarte was good but we could not taste any passion fruit. It was a good evening. Service was good, the food was good and the room is very comfortable. It is good value for the money. read more

Located inside the Executive Hotel and Conference Centre. The 2 best things about this restaurant: the happy hour selection and the spacious patio. Happy hour is Sun-Mon: 4-6pm & Tues-Sat 4-6pm, 9-10pm. Service is a hit or miss. The restaurant is understaffed so wait times for food and to get the bill are dependent upon how busy the restaurant is. The food came out at different times so some of the dishes were cold by the time the rest of the food arrived. The food is also a hit or miss...the last time I went the food was overly salty. read more

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I just wanted to thank my server Katerina for the wonderful service. We were celebrating 2 birthdays between old friends and Katerina was very attentive and even brought out 2 slices of cake at the end and sang us Happy Birthday! We had most of the happy hour menu today. Literally a dozen oysters at $1.50 each, the Calamari (which was delightfully garnished with cucumbers-that was refreshing), the Nachos, chicken quesadillas, hot, Cajun and teriyaki wings and drinks. They have a very good Happy hour menu and it actually goes until 6. I've also had good service here in the past with Victoria and I believe her name was Robin. Notice they have a Wednesday prime rib special. It has gone up in price since I last had it but I can tell you it is very good. Plated very well and comes with yorkshire pudding. Definitely a hidden gem and worth a stop by. The ambiance reminds me of a classic high end restaurant from the early 2000's or late 80's. read more

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Straight-up, I have a mixed review for Acqua and hope they will resolve. Our family of 7 attend to celebrate a birthday. 3 people ordered the Wednesday Prim Rib Special for $39; 3 people ordered from the Spring Featured Menu (3 course for $45 or 2 course for $42); and one ordered from the menu, the lamb shank. Food and portion size are decent for the price point. What boggled me is that 4 dished were served first and the 3 featured dishes took another 20-30 minutes before being served. Our prime ribs got cold while waiting for the rest of the dishes. The server made a mistake on the appetizer for my mother, and it took another 20 minutes. We had to inquire a few times so this means the kitchen was not organized on the output. When we asked for extra gravy for our Prime Rib, we were informed an additional $4 would be charged so we declined even after waiting more than 20 minutes for all our meals. If the dishes all come out at the same time, I would have been happy to pay the extra $4. The server did bring us the very small container of extra gravy and said because it was a birthday dinner, no charge. Thank you for not charging $4 for 50ml of gravy! Our server was friendly and tried hard but often forgetting basic things so this needs to be reviewed. Additionally, our server knew it was a birthday dinner but offered us a dessert menu even though we bought in a cake. We had to remind her again. Overall, my first experience was not a positive one. Would like to visit again but not soon. Free parking outside. read more

Acqua Restaurant & Bar - Special menu - Canadian (New) Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Came for dine out Vancouver 2024! There weren't too many restaurants that stood out this year, so we picked a random one. We went with Acqua and it did not disappoint!! First off, their customer service was great! The waitress we had for tentative, patient and personable. She even asked us if we wanted a picture menu because the names of the dishes doesn't tell us much! When I checked in on yelp, I got a 10% off couple that says I could use either this time or next time, but was told that they don't collaborate with anyone so I couldn't use the coupon. I don't have the exact names of the dishes, but here goes nothing. Pre-appetizer (is there a name for this??) - tuna tartare: didn't taste that fresh, but it paired very well with the sauce. The pieces were a bit too mushy for my liking. - appetizer: we both got the soft shell crab tempura over the lamb mini burgers. The batter was much thicker than the crab, and the crab was too mushy. Wasn't the biggest fan. However, the sauce and the salad paired well with it. This was probably my least favourite dish the entire meal. - entree: Fish-- I forgot the name (even our waitress said no one knows what it really is), but it's quite similar to a sea bass! It was super fresh and the lemon flavour was very well infused! Steak-- good portions and tender. I loved this!!! Demolished it in five minutes!! Their sauce.. (cranberry?) elevated the entire dish! I loved the abundance of vegetable they included. Dessert: South East Asian donut paired with mango ice cream: the donut was infused with rose water, which I LOVED. Take a bite of the donut and a big bite of mango ice cream.. you can't go wrong!! Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream: the chocolate cake was a little too sweet for my liking, but it paired well with the vanilla ice cream. It was a good balance. Overall: $45 for dine out was so worth it! I've had way more expensive dine out menus for a fraction of the portion and tastes no where near as good. Happy hour drinks from 2PM-6PM!! I cannot testify for their regular food items, but if their standard is similar to their dine out dishes, I can guarantee it's good! ** don't pay for parking!! Go in and register :) I cannot wait to come back and try their regular menu :) read more

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Came here for dine out! I remember having some amazing salmon while helping out at a few events hosted here so was pretty excited for a sit down dinner. On top of the dine out menu, we also added some sides and appeys to share. I really enjoyed my soft shell crab appey! The steak was delicious but the fish main was a bit on the small side in comparison. For the dessert, the ice cream was so yummy but the donuts were a bit too sweet for me. We came back for prime rib Wednesday and had a great time as well! Portions were huge (10oz) so we only ordered one to share and added on other mains and appeys. The little loved his Yorkshire pudding. Such a great deal! Lots of parking available but you need to register your vehicle at the front desk. Service was great! It was nice and quiet so perfect for a serene meal. read more

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Nice happy hour with great prices and wonderful cocktails and culinary . The professional service offered by Naang was outstanding . Naang is very friendly and very customer service oriented. Was great to chat with her. As usually the ambience is very cozy and even the manager is very hospitable . All menu is great and prices for wine and cocktails are very affordable . read more

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I really like this place! It was quiet when we were here and I liked it that way. Several tables were here celebrating birthdays like us. Staff would bring out a complimentary slice of cake and sing happy birthday. Totally unexpected but appreciated. We were here during happy hours and it seemed like this place still has affordable happy hour drinks. $5 for beer, wine and highballs. Cocktails and daily special are $8. The happy hour food prices have crept up though. I was more interested in the feature set menu which changes regularly. I chose a 2-course for $30 and followed the staff recommendation of getting the salad and salmon. He was spot on. My friend also liked his recommendation on beer. I requested my sangria to be sweeter and they got it right. I also discovered I got sleepy after eating the fruits in the sangria. I was told they were alcohol infused. Duh. I don't drink much after all so this is new to me. The beet, orange and goat cheese salad was refreshing and light. The west coast blacken salmon was superb! The salmon was so tender and not dry or hard at all. It was cooked very nicely and the sides complemented it very well. I am still thinking about the salmon. I also tried my friend's steak frites and the meat very very juicy and flavorful. Again, done very nicely. Another friend had the burger and onion rings from the HH menu and they were equally good too. I think we found our new hang out place, especially for happy hour. It has free parking which is always a huge thing. The staff are friendly and helpful in making recommendations. Awesome place. We will definitely be back often. read more

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What got us attracted to this place was there beautiful patio seating! An amazing spot for summer brunch!! This establishment currently has The Bite of Burnaby fest where you can get a 3-course meal for $40. Definitely worth it! The staff were very friendly and made an exception to their menu based on dietary restrictions. The Goat Cheese Ravioli and Chocolate Torte were the biggest highlights of the menu for me. A must try place :) read more

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Really decent and underrated hotel lobby restaurant near Brentwood. Parking is available in the lot in front of the building. Be sure to register one's license plate at the front desk. The venue consists of a dining room as well as a large S facing outside patio. I imagine it would be nice sitting outside as long as the sun isn't shining in one's face. The tables do have large umbrellas though. The staff are very friendly and professional and courteous. Special mention. As of the time of writing, there was 2-3 course feature menu which is constantly changing. Probably one of the better deals. Beet, orange, & goat cheese salad - quite tasty and pretty to look at. Just the right amount of dressing. Steak frites - decent with that home cooked feel. Served with sauteed onions and mushrooms. Fries are the standard thicker type. The cheesecake is also quite tasty. Worth a try if one has a sweet tooth. This place also has some happy hour specials, and unlike the nearby Cactus Club, the evening special runs all 7 days. Had to try those too. Wings - actually done quite well I must say. Crispy yet juice. Most other places are usually one or the other. Nachos - decent portion, though the guacamole and meat are an extra charge and bring the price up quite a bit. Nice layering and a decent amount of meat. Definitely worth checking out if one is in the area. Recommended. read more

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Never noticed this restaurant but definitely a great spot with plenty of parking and tons of sunlight. Great view and very spacious. The food was alright and portions were very generous. We got the duck, while it was cooked more well done it was still juicy. The jus and veggies were good complements but probably they can skip the cherries. While the seafood pasta had a nice creamy and tangy sauce and glad they provided garlic bread to soak up all the sauce. The happy hour food/drink menu looks like a great deal so will definitely check out some of their other offerings. read more

Acqua Restaurant & Bar - duck breast - Canadian (New) Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

We enjoyed a great dinner at Acqua Restaurant & Bar! We came shortly after happy hour for a dinner out and we decided to try this place out. It is located inside a hotel. We were greeted by staff upon arrival and we were attended right away. I really like that the restaurant was almost full but it was quiet, which I prefer. The staff here is wonderful, and actually so were the guests, haha!! We had some conversations with the table beside ours, and it was nice! The food was so delicious, but I wish I ordered wine with my pasta, as it would have paired well! I'll be back again! read more

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**HAPPY HOUR REVIEW** Located inside the Executive Hotel, this little restaurant is quite nice for patio and indoor dining. We came by happy hour time and they have food and drinks on special. The service was friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back again. read more

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This restaurant was nice and has a good size patio. It was a little chilly so we decided to sit inside. Our waitress was really nice and accommodating. We went at 4pm and were able to catch happy hour. We ordered the lager on special as well as nachos and calamari. The nachos were just ok. I don't like it when there's on cheese at the top and nowhere else. Also, I found the toppings sparse. The guac was not thick, it was an odd consistency. The calamari was very good. The dip it came with was so good. It wasn't tzatziki but a garlicy mayo. I wouldn't mind coming back but I'm not going to go out of my way. read more

Acqua Restaurant & Bar - Nachos - Canadian (New) Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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The staff is really nice and helped us to get our dog in the outside area. The food is good, decently priced... will be back soon.

We came in for Happy Hour The restaurant is actually inside of the Executive Hotel The dining room is nicely decorated and they can totally accommodate large groups. The items on the Happy hour menu is $5 if you order an alcoholic drinks (the drinks are $4 and up) $4 for a rum and coke is a pretty good price The tacos (2pcs) and quesadilla (3 pcs) were a bit small. If you don't care for the cheap happy hour drinks, they also offer a $10 menu which offers dishes that are larger in portion At 5:30 on certain days (think Fridays or Saturdays) there is also live piano music! There were only 2 designated parking spots for restaurant patrons. read more

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Stayed in the hotel and ordered in room service one evening. The food is fine but nothing I would call great or would tell anyone to go to get if they are not staying in the hotel. Prices are a bit high for the quality. All staff were very nice and professional and the food came quickly. read more

Came here for Dine Out Vancouver ($35) If it wasn't for dine out, I wouldn't think the price is worth it for the meals. We got the seared tuna (which was probably my favourite out of the 3 course meal). I liked everything except the cracker. It was hard and stale. Veal was what we all got, they got a big portion which was what I liked. The veggies was a great complimentary side as well as the mash potatoes were nice. But the downfall is how dry it was. As a main dish all of ours was dry (4 people). The bone marrow was good. As for dessert, it was generic and nothing special. I would recommend the strawberry cheesecake over the chocolate (too sweet) Overall, the veal needs to be cooked more tenderly, remove the cracker for the seared tuna and maybe replace it with something else? Nobody ate it on their plates. Dessert was generic, wished they had something not too sweet as an option for the courses. Restaurant vibe: it was a weird location and had to drive around, the vibe of the restaurant felt kinda weird. Quiet and well maybe empty? But just felt very seclusive. It's like in a hotel area, maybe they should put some music? read more

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It was okay. Went for Happy hour. Chicken wings were nice and hot. Yam fries arrived over twenty minutes later with ketchup and mayo. Luckily I had the sauce from the wings to use. Ordered cheesy nachos that weren't very cheesy. Only on the top. Crumbled up chips on the lower layers. Salsa and sour cream in tiny cups. Not freshly made. Husband had fried chicken which he felt was too hard served with fries that were hot and crispy. Beverages were at a fair price at $5 each read more

A lucky find. Hotel dining rooms tend to be on the quiet side, which suits me just fine. A nicely appointed dining room and lounge; we sat in comfort and enjoyed live piano and singing. No head-banging music blaring overhead, and no having to yell across the table at each other. A friendly bartender named Rachel provided the perfect amount of service and banter. She made perfect drinks. The food was both hit and miss. We tried the burger, and pizza off the $10 lounge menu. Both were sub-par. The burger tasted like liver and was an odd texture - signs of mystery fillers. And the pizza crust had an unusual earthy flavour. I would not order these again. On the bright side, the calamari was fantastic. A generous sized bowl of perfectly fried morsels on top of a layer of greens. My spouse insisted that we come back just for that, and next time, he didn't want to share . read more

Acqua Restaurant & Bar - Calamari was fantastic. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Service: 10/10!!!! Attentive, polite, quick to serve & generous with their suggestions. Atmosphere: 10/10 Very nice patio! Parking spaces provide 2hrs for Acqua guests & a very clean interior. Food/Drinks: 8/10 Decent price & absolutely no complaints for food. Standard pub eats. HOWEVER, as delicious as the Chicken Quesadilla, $5 for the 3 pieces was a bit laughable. 6 beers on tap & wider selections for wine. Specials: 9/10! Awesome Happy Hour selections as well as plenty Brunch & $10 plates. All in all... Not a bad go-to for Happy Hour (2pm-5:30) read more

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Friendly staff and great service. Food was great would definitly eat there again. would recommend for sure.

I came here to celebrate my birthday with my boyfriend. This is a small restaurant inside of the executive hotel in Burnaby. And there is plenty of parking and make sure you like the front desk know so you don't have to pay for the parking. I really like the decore it was very modern with some unique touch. And I would say the service is pretty good when it comes to refilling your water but the only thing is the food came out a little slower than what I was use to. But we were in no rush so we didn't mind. I was surprised by how quiet it was but it was great for us because they had live music. It was simply lovely! As for food we ordered the calamari, the butter shrimp, steak and salad, new York steak and chocolate cake. The calamari was nicely crispy and the portion was huge for an appetizer. The butter shrimp was also really nice it was perfectly cooked . The salad and steak had a balsamic vinegar reduction which it really enjoyed. I asked for medium rare but it was close to medium to well done but it was still really tender. The new York steak was so yummy it was seasoned well, chared and smoky. It was definitely a better cut if meat. Lastly the chocolate cake was paired with light whipped cream. It was a little too rich for me but it satisfied my dessert craving. I was pleasantly surprised by this place and it would be a great place for a birthday or a date night. read more

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We didn't realize this was inside a hotel when we decided to grab a bite to eat there. They have a $10 menu for eating in the lounge. So for the price point the burgers weren't that bad. They had a few good beer selections on tap. It was relaxing as we were the only ones in the restaurant. If I was staying here I would totally eat here again. read more

Acqua Restaurant & Bar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Came here for dine out and the food did not disappoint. The veal was delish and the portions were good. Chocolate cake was rich but not overly sweet. read more

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The food and staff is excellent! They have a new menu that is full of great choices. Delicious!!!

It was average. Went during Happy Hour. Prices were reasonable. Wings were nice and hot; only six of them. Yam fries were half an hour late and served with ketchup and mayo??? My cheesy nachos were not so cheesy; only on the upper layer. Was served with store salsa and bottom layer was all crumbs. read more

The food was actually shockingly good. I was expecting it to be quite poor based on how few people were in the restaurant but our meal was lovely, if a little pricey. The happy hour red and white was quite enjoyable as well for only $5.00 a glass. The waitress was very kind too. Although there is something to be said about being tactful and aware that she lacked. There was a young girl eating alone in the restaurant and an older drunken man was quite openly watching her the entire time. Obviously the girl was quite on edge and appeared threatened. The waitress loudly asked her what room she was staying in when her bill came. Poor girl seemed so nervous when she left. The wait staff need to learn more about protecting their customers, especially since they are working in a hotel. read more