Highly recommend for guests staying at the hotel, especially if you have credits from amex or chase. We enjoyed both dinner and breakfast buffet here. For dinner we had foraged mushroom, beef short ribs, chowder, chocolate sorbet, all of which are great. The children's menu items are pretty decent too, kids approved. A special shoutout to our waitress Julie for the exceptional service. Breakfast buffet is a bit lacking in options, but quality is pretty good too. We tried the berries smoothie (good), avocado toast (above average), salmon omelette (decent). The place is pretty classy and well lit. read more

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Located within the Fairmont Waterfront hotel. We came here twice during our stay - once in the afternoon /evening for happy hour where we ordered smash burgers and oysters, and a second time for breakfast. We had wonderful servers and delicious meals both times! For breakfast, Baba was our wonderful server! Their breakfast buffet is a bit of a hybrid as they have some things laid out and other things on a small menu that you order from. Some things on the menu included muesli, avocado toast, eggs Benedict, and omelets. The portions weren't too big so it was easier to try several things off the menu. They had pastries, sausages, oatmeal, fruit as part of the self-serve station. Everything was delicious! Definitely recommend ARC any time of day! read more

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Had breakfast for two as part of the complimentary breakfast for two included in our AmEx FHR stay. The wait staff was very helpful and checked in often. We went at 10am and the restaurant was quite empty. I liked the mix of the buffet bar and the made to order items. Buffet offerings. - scrambled eggs: super moist, one of the best breakfast buffet scrambled eggs I've had - smoked salmon: flaky in a good way and very savory - chicken sausage: one of the juiciest chicken sausages I've had. Cooked perfectly - almond croissant: looked underwhelming but it was full of the filling, sweet and delicious Made to order - avocado toast: the egg was so jammy, perfectly poached. Avocado was well ripened - berry smoothie: perfect addition to the entire breakfast Overall was very happy w the experience read more

ARC Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Ate here twice during our stay at the Fairmont Waterfront, once before our Disney cruise from June 27 to June 29 and again after the cruise on July 6 to July 7 Customer service was excellent both times. Staff was really attentive, always on top of the water refills, and made breakfast feel easy before heading out for the day. Breakfast selection was solid and everything we had was good. It is definitely expensive, but we used the Chase Reserve Edith credit before the cruise and Amex Platinum hotel credits after, plus the $100 food credit both stays, so that made it much easier to justify. If you're staying at the hotel and have credits to use, this is a good spot to use them. read more

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Environment and decoration is on the taste. Staff professionism is also up to the quality. Ingredients are fresh, dish presentation is decent. Everything seems up to code. If I had to point areas of improvement - a bit too salty for all dishes, and dishes a bit pricey(but location do play a big part I agree so it's understandable). read more

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Kinda pricey, but really good food at the Fairmont Waterfront hotel. Get the pull-apart bread with honey butter for an appetizer. For a main, get the burger or the local chowder stocked with seafood and prawns if they're in season. Great views of the harbor with their massive floor-to-ceiling windows. read more

ARC Restaurant - Menu - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Eggs Benedict here was so hopeful with salmon. Very crowded and slightly chaotic. Eggs cooked well, roasted potatoes were an odd addition. The English muffins were toasted so hard on the back side, you could not slice thru the English muffin. For the cost of the breakfast, it was not worth the cost, and the food was not up to standards read more

The breakfast provided by this restaurant in a hotel is good. It combines buffett style with ordering from the menu. The wait staff was nice and helpful. Having this restaurant in the hotel was an excellent location. read more

Splurged on Sunday brunch here, and it was pretty good. This is an all-you-can-eat experience where you get to order an assortment of enticing-sounding dishes from a menu. It almost goes without saying, but the place is gorgeous and the service is basically world class. Shout outs to Pradeep and Cesar for taking immaculate care of our table. My two friends and I ordered one of everything off the menu (because why not) and a few repeats. Here were the standouts: lobster mac and cheese (delightfully heavy on the Gruyère, and laden with large pieces of slightly chewy lobster); smoked salmon Benedict (nice textural contrasts between the runny poached egg, the salmon and a tiny square of crisp potatoes); berry smoothie (refreshing, not too sweet, healthyish); and the crowning glory, the "ooey gooey skillet" (decidedly unhealthyish) which we all agreed was way better than its closest relative, apple pie. Next time I'd skip the pancakes and chicken & waffles, and I won't need to order bone marrow ever again. Note for the kitchen: most of the savouries were under-seasoned. 3 and a half stars. read more

​We tried their weekend breakfast buffet and upon arrival at our table, the floors were dirty with food, crumbs, and the booth even had a small piece of bacon and some grease. We were very disappointed in this hotel and restaurant, as that's not something I expect from a nice hotel. We didn't sit at the table and requested they clean it up before we could be seated. We spoke to the manager, Lauren, and she was apologetic and said she'd personally clean it herself. She then comped our kids' breakfast meals, which was nice of her. Our server was friendly and pleasant. Despite the rocky start, the food was overall quite good, and given the manager's quick response, the overall experience turned out to be okay. read more

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Its more like 3 stars for the breakfast, 1star for dinner (vegetarian) and 5 stars for service. Stayed in the Fairmont for 3 nights and breakfast was included with our stay. The spread is very basic-bagel sliced bfead croissant and a couple muffins, oatmeal and yogurt with some toppings.and some hot items like bacon, potatoes and sausages. They had some items you can order off a menu like omelette and avo toast. Again everything was very basic in taste for such an expensive (if you pay for it) place. Also, only black coffee is included and you pay extra for capuccino (weird i know for an all inclusive breakfast). Service was good on all 3 mornings. We also dined here one night. Got the 2 vegetarian pasta options, a cocktail and couple beers. It was a very expensive meal in my opi ion with super tiny portions. Again service was excellent but Id give it a hard pass on the food. read more

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Had breakfast every morning as part of our hotel stay. Food was tasty, selection was great, and service was excellent. I do wish that even though the meal was comped I was still able to sign for it as I would have loved to have tipped for great service but didn't have cash on my first night there read more

I initially wanted to try the Chef's bench live oyster which was advertised on their website. I called to confirm with a lady after making the reservation online as there was nowhere on the reservation to indictate my request. The lady who answered the phone was very polite but confused. she indicated that she would make a note. On the day of the reservation, we were surprised to find out this offer is only for Mondays-Fridays, which is contrary to the info on the website. Our server was very polite and clarified. We decided to try their oysters still as well as their charcuterie board. The oysters were fresh, just not my type cos of my personal preference but i did like the variety their charcuterie board though. Overall, their happy hour items are comparable to other ones in the area but nothing unique which caught our eyes but prices seem slightly higher to some of the restaurants in the same neighborhood. but quality was good. The best part was definitely their view. Amazing view of the cruise ship terminal and canada place read more

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This restaurant is amazing. It was one of the perks for staying at the Fairmont Waterfront hotel in Vancouver, BC. My husband decided to go here for dinner one night and the service was spectacular. Our waitress was super friendly, understanding and very comical. We enjoyed the night even more with her. The food was decent. I ordered the 3 course meal for $79, it included a soup, main entree and a dessert. My husband ordered the tenderloin with a side of mashed potatoes. I ordered the soup which was the pacific chowder and the waitress offered to split it into two so that my husband could have a taste. She was very thoughtful there. The soup was creamy and filled with a lot of seafood. Next, the braised rib was tender and paired nicely with the chive mashed potatoes. Lastly the blood orange sorbetto was so good. The tenderloin was so good. The profiteroles came in 3 but our waitress sent the order for 4 so that my husband and I could get two each. How thoughtful was that?! The decor of this space was highly sophisticated and upscale. We got a seat by the window and had a nice ocean view. It was very magical. read more

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The ARC - Fairmont Waterfront (Breakfast & Dinner) Breakfast at The ARC was included with our Chase booking, and at $65 per person, it genuinely impressed. What makes this buffet stand out is the made-to-order menu paired with unlimited self-serve stations. You can order fresh items from the menu while also building your plate from stations featuring fruit, bread, spreads, cheeses, and a hot bar. The hot bar was excellent--especially the sausage (well-seasoned and moist), the eggs (easily the best buffet eggs I've had), and the oats, which were perfectly cooked--neither watery nor dry. Portions from the menu were thoughtfully sized: not overly large, which made it possible to try multiple items if you were hungry. The drip coffee was surprisingly good, and they provided a personal pitcher so you could refill at your own pace. The berry smoothie was fresh, delicious, and a great healthy way to start the day. A few notes: * The muesli wasn't for me due to the coconut, but coconut lovers will likely enjoy it. * The lemon cake was fragrant with visible lemon pieces and great flavor, though it could have been slightly more moist. * The salmon Benedict would have benefited from fresh herbs or toppings like dill, capers, onions, or cucumbers. * The hollandaise sauce could have been more flavorful. Dinner was just as impressive. We tried the steak tenderloin, and somehow they managed to make a medium-well steak incredibly moist and juicy--no easy feat. My partner can't eat steak medium or below, so this was especially impressive. The pairing with the mashed potatoes was phenomenal and beautifully balanced. Is it worth $65 per person? If you have a solid appetite and/or can at least enjoy three menu items plus a drink, absolutely. If not, you may struggle to get full value. That said, this was still the best breakfast buffet I've ever had. With a few small tweaks, it would easily be a five-star experience. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was bright, clean, lively, and spacious. A nice touch: complimentary cookies while waiting for our table. read more

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After a long day of travel, we were able to relax here and enjoy good food & delicious drinks! It's a clean, open & has an appropriate level of lighting & music to enjoy. Everyone was welcoming & service was quick. The wagyu burger was great, allowing side to split into salad and Parmesan fries. Hot & cooked just right! The chicken dish was good, a little bland despite the sauce trying to be flavorful. The side mushroom dish was yummy. Note- Cauliflower is just bland, so it cannot aid in flavor. Overall we really enjoyed! Ps the garden to drinks are wonderful! read more

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Sunday brunch at the Fairmont Waterfront Restaurant was a tapas style, order off the menu, assortment of unique sweet and savory dishes. Our party of 6 enjoyed a variety of dishes, my favourite was the maple Brussel sprouts, buttermilk biscuits and the chicken and waffle. We ordered and sampled all the dishes, consensus was the food was not hot enough. Our server was fairly attentive but the kitchen closed without giving us a last call heads up. At $69 per person it is a little pricey considering the narrow menu choices. This was our second trip in the last few years, all in all it was ok but not amazing. read more

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So many options from their ayce brunch menu. The service was amazing but definitely prioritize what you want to try first! Was kinda shocked they increased the price by $10 every year, it was worth the amount when I heard of it but now it's too pricy. read more

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We went in for the Bottomless Weekend Brunch for $69 per person. The hostess greeted us and sat us promptly by the window. The wait staff was extremely attentive and responsive. Starting off with the berry smoothie, it was light and not very sweet which complemented the rest of the brunch. The Souffle Suisse was light and fluffy yet packed a powerful cheesy flavour with each bite. The Padrons Peppers served as a nice way to cut through the cheesiness of the Souffle Suisse as they provided a refreshing tartness. Next, the Smoked Salmon Roesti felt like a benedict but with a crispy potato base. Very delicious as a whole but I would've preferred a stronger smoked salmon flavour. The Pulled Pork Benedict was well done however, it was slightly on the sweeter side. The Dutch Baby was huge however it was bland and the "bread" part of it was quite airy yet dry. The prosciutto, burrata and egg all had delicate flavour profiles which meant there wasn't very much to taste (also lack of salt) but the creaminess of the burrata was appreciated. The Lobster Mac&Cheese is one of those dishes to share rather than to get on your own as the portion size was huge. You could taste lobster in every bite and the mac&cheese itself was nice and creamy. The 6" inch bone marrow had a rich taste and mouthfeel especially paired with the scrambled eggs and toast. However, due to the richness, it's not recommended to order it more than once. Lastly, the Chicken & Waffles were delightful as the fried chicken was perfectly crispy while the waffles had a crunchy outer shell and soft inside. The chicken was seasoned well and it paired perfectly with the habanero maple syrup. Overall, this brunch was well worth the $69 per person. Almost everything on the menu is a hit. Additionally, as we were seated by the windows, we had a nice view of the waterfront while having our brunch. read more

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Came for dinner to celebrate a special occasion. The restaurant was mostly empty and service was nothing special. Our server was fairly nice and knowledgeable. Overall the items were just okay and nothing special. I came back for the breakfast buffet which was a lot better. There's a self serve area as well as a menu you can order from which is included in the price. The French toast was pretty delicious. Overall a very nice aesthetic but recommend the breakfast over the lunch/dinner. read more

ARC Restaurant - Beef burger, tenderloin, and rainbow trout - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Wow...just wow! This place is amazing. The food is phenomenal. The beef tartar with roasted bone marrow aioli, shucked oysters, and truly everything we tried here were some of the best dishes we have ever had. Once you have experienced this cuisine, this is one of those restaurants that you end up comparing all other restaurants to. I would give it 10 stars if I could. read more

I've come here twice for the bottomless brunch and while it is good, its definitely a special occasion type place. The menu is quite big which is fun so there is a lot to try. Our favorites were the ooey gooey skillet ~ I think I could eat like 10 of these alone! The chicken and waffles never disappoint, loved the crepes, roesti was amazing. My only thing is by the time you tax and tip and with a drink it is just under $100. I do feel like it is a bit steep since we could order all items individually for less? but it is a fun experience. read more

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Came for happy hour tonight at ARC which is located in the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. Service was very pleasant, but food was mediocre. We shared a Caesar salad and paid $10 more for added prawns (just 4 shrimp, not prawns). The mussels were just ok. The drinks were the best part of our HH. The restaurant wasn't very busy and we were seated right away. Pricey and we've had better. Won't be back with so many other choices close by. read more

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We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at the Fairmont's ARC Restaurant. I ordered the white wine and spare ribs, which were cooked perfectly, and my girlfriend had the gnocchi--rich, comforting, and beautifully prepared. The food was fantastic across the board. Our server, James, had just moved to the city, but you'd never know it from how warm, attentive, and professional he was. What impressed me even more was the teamwork on display. Twice, when James was in the middle of conversation with us, Cesar stepped in and quietly took plates from his hands so he could stay focused on us. It was such a thoughtful gesture and really showed how seamlessly the staff works together. Not something you see everyday! The restaurant was clean, inviting, and the perfect spot to spend our last day in Vancouver. Amazing food, great service, and a lovely atmosphere. I can't wait to come back. read more

Tried the bottomless brunch during Dine out and jt was such a fun experience! Everything we tried was tasty. My favourites were the berry smoothie, lobster mac and cheese (there were large fresh pieces of lobster!), the honey butter biscuits and the ooey gooey skillet. Least favourite was the beef short rib poutine, as it was dry and the gravy tasted like cafeteria gravy. Service was excellent though, our server was attentive and friendly. I recommend going with a group so you can try everything! read more

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Very pretty establishment. Service was excellent. We went for brunch and ordered off menu vs. buffet. The breakfast potatoes were exceptional. Eggs were high quality and prepared perfectly. read more

Went as a group of three for their buffet brunch during Dine Out ($10 off the usual price per person!). You can also tell that the dishes aren't exactly fresh -- they were served lukewarm. However, overall I liked almost every dish. Ordered from most to least favourite: Lobster mac and cheese: Very creamy, very cheesey, very delicious. They give a huge amount of lobster for the small dish. Next time I would order as much of these I could eat...!! Bone marrow toast: Great toast and soft scrambled eggs. The bone marrow was very rich. I can't believe they have bone marrow as an option! Would order multiple next time. Berry smoothie: Really good. Get as many as you can drink but don't take away too much eating room. Souffle: I don't know what was in this, but I loved it a lot and wish I had more room to eat another. Get at least one to try. Chicken and waffles: This was really good and perfectly bite sized. Loved the sauce. Get at least one to try, if not more! Ooey gooey skillet: Order this at the end! We ordered at the beginning and it was getting really cold. Very delicious -- loved the cream cheese icing. Wish there was more apple. This is very carb heavy though. Skip to maximize cost and tummy space. Buttermilk biscuits: These were so good and with the honey butter, even better. However, it fills you up too much. As part of the unwritten rules of buffets, this is not worth the eating space. It's a skip for me. Egg and sausage shakshuka: Good to try once, but the ingredients are not premium enough to order. Skip this if you want to maximize your dollar. Smoked salmon benedict: Why is the salmon cooked? As an eggs benedict fanatic, skip this. Beef shortrib poutine: Skip this. Stale fries, cold gravy, mid shortrib. They don't advertise it, but tea and coffee are free! Service was amazing. Our server went beyond for us! Answered all our questions, gave us buffet advice, and kept us topped up. Very casual ambiance. read more

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Very nicely appointed restaurant at The Fairmont Water front. Food was good but the true highlights were the smoked tequila cocktail and the crème brûlée desert! read more

ARC Restaurant - Smoked tequila drink and crème brûlée desert - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great vibes, friendly staff, delicious food. All around great hotel restaurant with solid drink options. Loved bringing a laptop to work here and would come back again. read more

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I have been to ARC before but for their brunch menu, this was the first time I tried their dinner menu. They were also taking part in Dine-Out Vancouver but I didn't opt for that because they had a lot of seafood items on their menu and I don't eat seafood. I went there for my friend's birthday so it was a big table. I got their mushroom rigatoni which was pretty dry and did not have a lot of flavour. I also got their truffle mashed potato and brussel sprouts on the side. The mashed potato did not have any salt and I could barely taste the truffle, the brussel sprouts were pretty creamy which made them soggy and not very appealing to eat. It also did not have a lot of flavour. For dessert we got their Chocolate Cherry Frangipane which was again, pretty dry and did not have a very chocolatey taste. It was more bitter. I did not think the price of the dishes justified the portion or the taste. The service was incredible and pretty fast even for a busy Saturday night! Would I go again? Yes, for their brunch but not sure if I would go for dinner again. read more

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Bottomless brunch with the girls was a fun experience. There was a wide variety of dishes to choose from and we basically tried everything on the menu. The server was friendly and checked on us a few times to see if we were ready to order another round. Everything was tasty, but it seemed like the food was prepared well in advance as it was barely warm and the poached egg wasn't soft. The only dish that was hot was the ooey gooey skillet. read more

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Came here with 2 other couples for Dine Out Vancouver 2024. We had mixed feelings upon hearing from different people about so-so food. To our surprise, it was better than we expected, portions were very decent even the husbands were full. And all for $55/pax. We love Julia, our server. She's all smiles and laughter, dives right in with our jokes. Arc is spacious. The only thing we find annoying, and yes very annoying is the music. It is beyond comfortable as we find ourselves shouting across the table. Many times, we felt like asking Julia if she can tell the band to tone down. read more

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My friend and I came here for dine out Vancouver 2024. Their menu looked great as it included a four course meal. There was only one option for the DOV menu but of course we could choose from their regular menu as well. All of their food tasted great. Service was great. Our reservation stated we would have 1.5 hrs for the dinner but it took us about 2 hours and 45 mins to finish the whole meal. Indeed we were ok with that. We paced ourselves when eating the appetizers, second main dish, third main dish and desserts. We chatted a lot while eating. We were happy that the server or restaurant didn't rush us to eat the food and finish the meal quicker. We took Skytrain the downtown and walked to the restaurant. It was convenient if we took the Skytrain. Driving would be a hassle as there is less street parking in that neighbourhood. There was paid parking at parking lots nearby but I personally hate to pay parking so I would prefer taking the public transit to get to downtown Brunch and dinner as well appetizers here are great. It is very spacious inside the restaurant. My friend and I were lucky to eat next to the windows so we were facing the ocean and Canada Place. It was beautiful! I would recommend people to come here for brunch and dinner. Some of my friends said they liked dinner more than brunch read more

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This place is a must when visiting Vancouver! Milan was our waitress and service was top notch! The food was AMAZING! We did the brunch and the portions are really good size. Everything we tried was delicious! read more

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What a spectrale dining experience, from start to finish! Firstly, the entire front of house team provided incredible service! From being seated to the friendly engagement on the menu/wine list to ordering. The food servers were also terrific. Clearly all well-trained, but they seemed to complement each other flawlessly. Likely my best service experience in well over a year. The food was equally great. From the pull apart roles to the ribeye steak and corn (with bacon and CO sauce), all were incredible. And the wine (a Can Franc from the Okanagan region) were a pleasant surprise and have increased my understanding of global wine growing regions. The restaurant is modern but warm, clean while inviting. High ceilings and a walk of windows. I can only give 5 stars but by comparison, it actually merits more. read more

ARC Restaurant - My meal and wine. Excellent - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great food, service and wine. Would highly recommend. The bison carpaccio. The local wine is worth it. Both the salmon and cod or excellent entrées. read more

Niko provided great service. He was attentive and very helpful. The food was okay. The service was great. Niko was helpful with his suggestions and was very conscientious. read more

ARC Restaurant - A la carte menu - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I'm so glad that we came here because we stayed at the Fairmont for a family wedding. This was the best breakfast buffet I've had in my entire life! It was incredible! Everything was amazing and well worth the price of $39 cad. The pictures do not do justice for the type of variety and quality that you get. They had everything from French toast, sausages, to eggs, to tomatoes, to quiche, to potatoes, to bacon, etc etc etc. Then there was a separate section with just fruits, cheese, avocado yogurt, oatmeal, smoked salmon, etc etc etc! And then there was an additional section with all kinds of pastries that you can imagine! If that wasn't enough, I totally didn't expect for the buffet to include a cooked to order menu with avocado toast, pancakes, omelette, eggs Benedict and more! They even have cute individual jars of peanut butter! Also comes with juice and coffee. I was incredibly impressed with the selection and everything tasted amazing. I would come back here in a heartbeat. The only regret I had was that I wasn't all that hungry to try more of the food! We came on a Sunday before church and we were pretty much the only ones there until nearly the end, so it was quite nice that it wasn't populated so we could eat all by ourselves and felt safe because we don't like crowds. read more

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Since the Fairmont Pacific Rim only offered breakfast in the Botanist and we were interested in mimosas we decided to walk down to Arc and eat there. I was a little interested as the hostess informed people that they had no available tables for brunch and if they could eat in an hour they could sit for breakfast. We were the only ones to agree to those terms. We were seated and ordered quickly. I opted for the pancakes and was very happy with them. They were soft with slight crispy edges, not too big, not too small, had excellent fruit and even better maple syrup. We ordered cranberry juice mimosas and that was excellent. They were well balanced and quite lovely. What was funny was when our waitress asked if we wanted a second round we looked at the time and said we understood we had to leave in a couple minutes so no thank you. She checked the reservations and told us that there was no worries, we could stay as long as we liked. As we drank our second round the restaurant remained fairly empty. When we finished our third round and we're leaving, a good 90 minutes after we sat, it was just starting to pick up. I couldn't see why the other two parties that had been turned away as both were a couple of adults each. It was a great meal tho! read more

ARC Restaurant - Cranberry juice mimosa - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The review should be no stars. They refused to accommodate me for breakfast because I was not staying in the hotel and the restaurant was "too busy". It was 7am on Sunday morning and the place was empty. I guess they are trying to redefine the meaning of "hospitality industry" read more