I always have a few reservations being a vegetarian and going to places with fine dining, tasting menus, upscale dishes, etc. However, I can confidently say that our meal at Botanist completely made me dismiss all of those worries/doubts. We made a reservation at Botanist for dinner pretty much on a whim. A few things on the menu stood out to both of us but once we arrived, my husband decided to throw caution to the wind and opt for the tasting menu --- chef driven with some dishes on the menu and some off menu. Our server assured us that they could do a vegetarian version pretty easily but I'm not going to lie, I was pretty scared. Tasting menus as a vegetarian usually either mean that I'm going to get stellar, well seasoned food or lackluster under-seasoned vegetables that pale in comparison to my husband's omnivore offerings. I decided to go out on a limb with him and had no regrets whatsoever. We started the meal with the most amazing bread from Fife Bakery, a sourdough with good crunch and great flavor accompanied by cultured utter. Next was an amuse bouche -- popped tapioca chip with veggies for me. It was good but not mindblowing; very reminiscent of an Indian chip/cracker type dish I'd grown up eating. Next we had a sunchoke soup that was d e l i c i o u s. I was ready to lick the soup bowl and definitely dunked some bread into it. We moved on from there to the cauliflower with vegan XO sauce; once again, good dish that could have used a touch more seasoning on the cauliflower itself but balanced overall. My next course was maitake mushrooms with sunchokes, truffle, and the richest little consomme on the plate. Once again, when I tell you I was ready to lick the plate, I truly mean it. This dish had such a good umami to it, I was dying. Then the piece de resistance, the cabbage roll. I'm going to be real with you, I literally wouldn't have ordered this off the menu because so many other things caught my eye but it was INCREDIBLE. Asian flavors in the perfectly spicy, tangy kimchi broth; eggplant with the most concentrated savory flavors. I was ready to weep. We thought we were essentially moving into the desserts but were surprised by two consecutive dessert type dishes. The first was a mushroom marshmallow inspired dish that blew both of our minds. The mushrooms had been cooked down into a butter of sorts then reconstituted into a marshmallow that was toasted on the top. Such a creative use of the ingredient and a great balance of savory and sweet. (FYI this did have gelatin but they did make sure that I was ok with it before serving it to me!) The final dessert was a pistachio cake with an orange creme and a berry sorbet with pistachio crumble. Good lord it was delicious and I was so full but there was no way I was leaving even a little dollop of sorbet on that plate. We were so incredibly full by the end but it was absolutely worth it. My husband loved his meat/seafood dishes and was raving about the duck for days afterwards. I don't think we can go back to Vancouver without dropping by this place again. He tried the spirit free drinks which he ADORED (usually gets the short end of the stick when he gets alcohol free drinks but said these were the best he'd ever had) and I had cocktails which were equally as good. The tasting was $178 CAD per person with the option of a wine pairing or a champagne/premium wine pairing which was an additional $110-220 CAD respectively. I decided to pass on the pairing since we already had some yummy drinks as above. We ended the meal with a little shortbread cookie to go. Being vegetarian, I am usually so frustrated by mistreatment of vegetables and non-meat/seafood proteins. However, the team at Botanist definitely treated all of their dishes with equal respect and created innovative, tasty meals for all palates and dietary preferences. And for that, I cannot thank them enough. All in all, this was a memorable meal tucked into a beautiful little restaurant at the Fairmont. The noise level was really not that bad because you are tucked in towards the corner upstairs and not super close to the lobby lounge/bar. I would highly recommend checking this place out if you are in the area and looking for a delicious meal. read more

Drinks were really good, me and my wife love both cocktails and non-alcoholic cocktails. Food is average but however nice present. read more

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Dude, this place sucks. We had a 8:45pm anniversary dinner reservation and the they sat us at the bar for a drink at 8:20 and completely forgot about us. I checked in with them at 9 and they sat us... only to forget about us AGAIN. Our server commented about how our area was a bit hidden and she tends to forget about it. Are you for real?!?!? The salmon dish was way too salty and the steak dish was fine but nothing special. It is not worth the wait or the cost. The one good thing about this place is they serve Fife sourdough bread which was delicious. We had way better food, service, and overall time at Riley's. I'm never coming back here. read more

I had an amazing experience dining here! We got the garden table which is good vibes and next to the live piano. Both the cocktails and the food were awesome. Their cocktails are some of the best I had. Definitely deserve one of the top spots on this best cocktails list I looked at. For food, we got scallops, this tartare pizza thing, duck, and lamb duo. All were so amazing! I definitely will come back. Highly recommend! read more

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The earthy ambiance, the local wine collection and their regionally inspired cuisine makes this place one of the best fine food restaurants for brunch. Their menu has something for everyone and each dish is better than the one before. Definitely a must visit restaurant! read more

The food here is amazing. I have come for brunch and dinner and neither disappointed. The menu changes seasonally but you can't miss. This time I got the lobster, the beets and one of the desserts. I was so happy with my choices. read more

Botanist - Lemon brûlée - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A knowledgeable server & sommelier add so much to a meal. Larry was top notch & our meal was beautifully prepared & presented. Sablefish, cavatelli, wagyu carpaccio & the apple desert were stars of the show. Creativity looms large and they do a wonderful job pairing flavors to enhance each bite. Great spot inside Fairmont Pacific Rim with a fun vibe! Very enjoyable. read more

Wow - what an experience tonight at Botanist! Drove up for the weekend from Seattle specifically to try out this restaurant. Ambiance was superb! All staff was on top of their game. Never had to wait - always attended to. From the friendly greeting at check in, to the many servers who offered to assist throughout the night. There was a professional piano player who was fantastic - truly gifted. There was such an energy here. We sat in the garden, it was pretty and went with the theme so I get it, but it gave us cafeteria vibes with the tile floors and felt separated from the rest of the restaurant - seemed nice in theory but I couldn't help wanting to be at another area looking out at the twinkling lights on the trees outside. This place is fancy - and we were ready to go all out and be surprised with an evening of chefs choice tasting menu. It was six courses. You can customize to your diet - we did regular and pescatarian. The menu has many vegan options so I think they would be very accommodating toward that if you are vegan. Complimentary bread and butter - it's amazing and local! The wine was great but we didn't care for the cocktail and ended up getting an old fashion and it was really good. All in all - really impressed and had a lovely time treating ourselves to a night in Vancouver at Botanist. I really want to share that the star of the night was the dessert. The mushroom marshmallows gave me a whimsy of peeps for Easter but much more elevated and the main dessert was probably the best dessert I've ever had. I was told this chef is Chef Kate and her team. Chef Kate is extremely talented and I would recommend coming here for the dessert alone. Thank you! read more

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Phenomenal brunch experience in a soothing atmosphere with a great vibe. From beginning to end, this is what a premiere brunch should look, feel and taste like. Service was top-notch as were the brunch cocktails: Well balanced and tasty. My wife claimed this meal was in the top 2 or 3 that she ever had...and I was hard-pressed to recall any better. Pro-tip: Get the raspberry curd croissant! read more

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Years ago I came here and fell in love with the best tasting burger I've ever had. Returning I wasn't nearly impressed. The first night my friend and I stayed at the Fairmont we thought we'd grab a drink here. We weren't aware there was an event that night, but they had room at the bar. That worked perfectly since all we wanted to do was drink. When we were seated we were told that due to the event their selection was limited to the cocktail menu. Again, not a problem. My friend and I were excited to relax! Instead our bartender just seemed to be in a terrible mood. My friend tried one of the cocktails and when asked she admitted she didn't care for it. The bartender huffily took the drink away and when she asked for more details on the other cocktails on the menu he snapped saying he could continue making drinks she wasn't interested in or she could just tell him what she wanted. It was flat out aggressive. So aggressive that I froze not sure what to do. My friend commented she liked old fashions -which was not on the limited menu - and he went and made that for her which just confused us more. I ordered another drink and our bartender seemed to relax a bit after that, but after we finished we left. The next morning we came for brunch and again was a bit surprised. The ambiance was the same but te selection was limited for me and my egg allergy and the salmon toast was smaller portions for the price point. In the end it was forgettable. read more

Spectacular finish to a phenomenal 7-course tasting menu featuring a collaboration between Chef Julien Royer of Odette from Singapore and Chef Hector Laguna of Botanist from Vancouver! Each dish was uniquely put together and combined flavors that added to the complexity and depth. read more

Lived up to the hype! From start to finish our experience was perfection. We had Chris taking care of us and we were in very good hands. He completely made the experience for us. Chris was so helpful with drinks and food. I am so upset I don't remember the name of our sommelier, he was wonderful and totally went above and beyond. I was worried the drinks would be too floral for me, however, I found them to all be very mild when it came to the floral notes. The food was everything you could want in a contemporary fine dining restaurant. Every bite we had was exquisite. Nothing was out of place or missing. Our table enjoyed the Wagyu Carpaccio, Charred Octopus, seared scallops to start and the duck, steak and lamb as our entrees. Not one of us had any issues with our meals. The bread and butter were also delicious, I will definitely be driving out to that bakery to get some of the bread for our home. I would highly recommend for any of your special occasions or really any occasion. read more

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Years ago, we walked by this restaurant and I promised myself I'd come here when I return. Here I am, finally leaving a review I've been looking forward to. The staff at the Botanist is thoughtful, attentive and very kind. The #1 rated bartender in there world designed the cocktails here. No wonder this is the BEST espresso martini I've ever had. We came out to celebrate my sisters birthday. It was a whole weekend celebration. We got seated immediately. I recommend making reservations. We did the 3-course menu each. Our server was kind to surprise our 3rd guest with a complimentary glass of white wine. It was delicious! We ordered pastries (house made jam is to die for), burrata salad (so fresh!) for our first course. Our second course was the Benedict, which literally melted in my mouth, and the lamb dish. At first, I couldn't understand what this dish was all about. The moment I tried it, my eyes grew big. It was mouth watering and flavor out of this world. This dish deserves to a standing ovation. Both desserts were unique and delicate. What I enjoyed most was the ambiance, views and scenery indoors. It's like a garden. So beautiful and exactly how I want to spend my Sunday afternoon. Thank you for making our first experience so memorable. We will be back. read more

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We saved Botanist for our last meal in Vancouver and very happy we did. The food here was beautifully made and truly delicious. A veggie foodie's dream. We started with burrata salad that was creamy but not too heavy and topped with perfectly fresh vegetables--I remember being most impressed by the flavor packed in the carrots. The octopus was definitely worth it. The halibut was light, buttery, rich, and well-portioned. The chocolate cake is accompanied by kisses of charred chocolate that have to be tried to understand. I think my drink was the Meadowland Tonic, easily the best cocktail I've had all year. read more

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An exceptional night with excellent service. Had a dinner for two. Botanist is great for business dinners or a night out with friends or a spouse / date. Filip was our server and he was attentive, friendly, and personable. Recommended: - Go for the cocktails. Much Needed Escape, Lost in Translation, and Council of Trees - all fantastic. - Starters: loved the Grilled Octopus and the Duck Prosciutto wrapped Scallops. We also had the Smoked Carrot salad, which we enjoyed. - Entrees: I had the Pork Chop in the Mole sauce. The sauce is delicious. The dish used to be a duck instead of a pork chop. The duck was better, but the pork chop was still good and the portion was a good size. My guest had the vegetable ragu, ricotta salata, pine nuts, basil, CAVATELLI - and loved it. - We had three desserts (yes, three): highly recommend the WARM PEAR CRANBERRY TART and the APPLE PECAN CAKE. The four chocolate squares, we would recommend passing in in favour of the aforementioned. Thank you Filip for the awesome suggestions and guidance. Wishing you and your wife all the best. We will be back. read more

Botanist - brussel sprouts, black beans, crispy potatoes, red mole, KURUBATO PORK CHOP - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This place was amazing. The ambiance, the food, the service. I ordered the salmon, which was amazing, torched to perfection and raw in the middle. Scallops were also amazing, also perfection. And I borrowed a bite of my dinner mates pork chop, holy mole. So delicious. Beet salad (not pictured) was also refreshing. And the dessert was such a decadent surprise - was expecting the typical cake with chocolate mousse topping etc, but no, this came in cute little cubes each concoction with its own home. My dinner mates didnt want to order it but they were also pleasantly surprised too. Oh and the drinks, my blue moon mocktail was nice, fruity, but a bit sweet. It actually would have been good mixed with my Perrier. Highly recommend overall, would return. read more

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The food here is extremely good. Ingredients are top notch, and preparations are thoughtful and delicious. Service is outstanding and the atmosphere is peaceful. Definitely worth a try. read more

We came for brunch. You can choose between 2 courses for $62 (apps/main or main/dessert) or 3 courses for $68. We opted for the latter as $6 for a nice dessert is a deal. Our server was fantastic and gave us really good recommendations. : Poetry in Motion: It's a sweeter drink which I appreciated. Very tasty. Verdant Vista: The most well-balanced drink. It's a bit heavy on cucumber but we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Burrata Salad: I love the textural elements of this salad. There's soft, creamy burrata; chewy smoked beets; crisp radishes; and olive crumbs. Beef Tartare: The bread was a bit too dry for my liking but the flavours of the entire dish were still good. : Bartender's Whimsey: This is a 'drink of the day'. On this day, we had a Spicy Mandarin Gimlet: a clarified milk punch that looks clear, smells like mandarin, and tastes spicy when you drink it. I haven't had anything like it before and it probably had to be my favourite drink due to the technique and taste. Velvet Morning: A creamy and rich espresso martini made with tequila instead. Crab & Avocado Benedict: It's light on the crab, but generous with the avocado. Eggs were perfectly soft poached and potatoes were good too, but could have been crispier. Steak & Eggs: I loved how the potato was prepared: super crispy and flavourful. The salsa verde was fresh and the steak was well prepared as well. You can choose how you want your steak and eggs prepared. Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse: They were all good but very, very rich. Tropical Fruit Vacherin: The only thing I didn't like was the meringue (?) which was way too sweet and a bit overwhelming. Everything else was incredible and had the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Overall, between the good food and friendly service, we had a great time. read more

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Interesting selection of good and healthy food! Service was great too. This was a nice pit stop for our family when walking around and exploring this beautiful neighborhood. read more

Environment A++ Food beautifully done Wine chosen by the Sommelier was divine and perfect in terms of what I was looking for. Food was beautifully displayed and tasty read more

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Botanist is one of the most beautiful spots I've visited I love the interior and decor, as well as the amazing service we had. We came for their weekend brunch which consisted of choosing an appetizer, main, dessert, as well as sparkling wine and a handcrafted cocktail to accompany your meals For the price we paid which was $62 per person, it was definitely worth it since you also got sparkling wine and a cocktail of your choosing. This spot is definitely a must visit if you're looking for upscale brunch, for a girls day or to take someone special. Reservation is a must which can be done easily online. IG: Ayenomz read more

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Excellent food! Very unique and beautifully plated dishes and table service :) Our waitress was super sweet and helpful in picking dishes. She also gave us a round of sparkling champagne to celebrate the reason for our visit. The inside of the restaurant is gorgeous and has a romantic flare. It's perfect for a special occasion. read more

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Came with my family for the Christmas brunch - three courses with 2 alcoholic drinks at $86pp ($20 more than a typical brunch). Everything was delicious, the ambience was beautiful, and service was friendly and attentive. Drinks: We started off with mimosas all around - which was not light on the sparkly! -Spindrift 3/5 - just tasted like a citrusy IPA. Could not appreciate the rum. -Eggnog (holiday drink) 5/5 - super yummy. It was sweet but not overbearing -Espresso martini 5/5 - very well made; smooth & coffee forward - I could do many of these -Blueberry mocktail - 5/5 - forgot what this is called but it had blueberry and thyme. Very refreshing Appetizers: - Salmon tartine 3/5 - of all the apps, this was the least impressive. It was fine and well made, but not memorable - Beef tartare 5/5 - melt in your mouth deliciousness. The smoked egg on top added an extra hit of sharp umami that worked great with the toasted bread - Polenta w poached egg 4/5 - perfectly cooked with great texture and flavor, but nothing too special Mains: - Lamb belly poutine 3/5 - I was very excited about this one but it fell short. The lamb belly pieces were cm-sized and pretty dry and the fries were too deep fried. Good flavor though and the eggs were perfectly poached - Prime rib 4/5 - Good cuts of meat, came out medium rare. Tender and juicy. Included mashed potatoes and a root blend that were both quite tasty - Lamb leg 4.5/5 - One of the cuts was super tender and juicy (which may have made the other one less impressive!). Same sides as the prime rib - Crab & avocado benny 4/5 - very crab forward and moist. Each bite was well balanced. Desserts (all 4/5): So beautifully presented! Each of these were too pretty to eat, and a great play on textures, flavors, and trial & error in finding your own balance of flavors - Hazelnut mousse - Fruit vacherin - great if you like tart things - Citrus cake - did not taste the citrus in here but it was lovely read more

Botanist - Foreground: beef tartare Background: salmon tartine - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The services is excellent and food is delicious. Highly recommended and will definitely come back on my next trip to Vancouver. So full but still craving to try more items on their menu. read more

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I came here for dinner recently. I enjoyed the plants in the restaurant and the overall decor. In terms of food and drink, I tried their Lost in Translation, Lamb Rack and Lamb Belly Duo with Tomato Fondue, Puffed Grains, and Lamb Consommé, and Salt Roasted Beets with Balsamic Vinegar, Goat cheese, and Walnuts. The Lost in Translation was a bit strong with a tint of sweetness to it. The Lamb had a variety of texture to it: The belly was rare, tender, a bit fatty, but not greasy. The rack was rare/medium rare with my preferred balance of meat to fat. The rib piece was lean and nicely grilled to fully cooked. The Tomato Fondue helped cleanse the pallets a bit and added a slightly different flavour to the meal and the Consomme added more flavour and complemented the meat. The beets were really sweet and nicely cooked. The balsamic vinegar, goat cheese, and walnut all complemented this dish. read more

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thanks to covid i have waited abt 2 years to be able to try this restaurant out for my bday dinner. thank you a for being my company for the evening. arriving at the restaurant and checking in was smooth as ice. i got a warm welcome and a "happy birthday" once they realized it was my actual bday. we were given a 4-seat table but opted for a smaller 2-seater closer to the window - we didn't want to occupy such a large table with just the 2 of us. a and i, ofc, did our homework and reviewed the menu. we decided to do the "we'll take it from here" aka the tasting menu. our server, avital, was super awesome thruout the evening - she was helpful, cheerful and knowledgeable. she also wished me a happy bday and didn't sing at the end when i got my dessert (contrary to a's wishes). for drinks, a had the rosé and i started with the meadowland tonic. my drink was light and refreshing; the thyme twigs def adds a nice aroma to the drink - it hits you at every sip. we then had the le vieux pin cuvée violette syrah - it was a nice match to both the seabass and the striploin. now onto the food! the tasting menu consists of 5 courses and substitutions can be done. both a and i don't eat lamb so we got striploins as the substitute. we also wolfed down 4 plates of the fife bakery bread and house made butter - it was just THAT good. wagyu beef tartare with caviar was the appetizer. presentation was nice but we both found the tartare to be lost in the cheese foam. the potato nest on top was very crispy and added a nice contrast to the soft texture of the beef tartare. cold pea soup with truffle foam, almond crème fraiche and artichoke. this was a sight to behold as the pea soup is poured after avital introduced the dish. the pea soup was essentially like biting in a pea, and while peas are not my fav - this soup was palatable. the artichokes added a sweetness to the dish - it helped to cut the richness of the truffle foam. the one that i would pick on is the nori crisp - i found it to be too fishy. seared scallop with shiitake served as the dish before our 2 mains. the artichoke provided a crisp to the overall dish. the scallop was nicely done and i really enjoyed the shiso pepper sauce/paste - a nice kick but not too much. charred seabass the crème de tigre was the highlight of the night. we both thoroughly enjoyed this dish. the sea bass had a nice charred, smoky taste. when combined with the sauce (coconut milk and parsley-heavy, it added a nice savoury taste to the rather bland fish. the radish and onions added a tang to balance out the richness of the fish oil. we loved this dish the most out of the menu. then came our other main, the striploin with celeriac gnocchi, blue foot mushrooms and rapini. the striploin was on the smaller size but it was done so well - it was perfectly seared, juicy and moist. the peppercorn sauce tied everything together. i didn't like the earthiness of the rare blue foot mushrooms, and same with the light bitter aftertaste of the rapini. the gnocchi was crispy yet soft in the inside. we were then given a palate cleanser - water buffalo ricotta with wildflower honey and a pinch of salt. we were both surprised with the texture of the ricotta - it was very creamy and it felt we were having yogurt! the wildflower honey def steals the show - so fragrant and sweet. lastly, the dessert - with the added touch of a bday candle for yours truly - was madagascar vanilla cream pudding with cardamom crumble, rye donut and carrot sorbet. i was a bit taken back with the carrot sorbet but i actually liked it the most out of this dish. the sorbet was very fruity - orange/citrus note heavy. avital told us to have all 3 things in one bite, which we did. the dish reminded us of fall and pumpkin spice lattes. the cardamom crumble along with the rye donut def helps to create this. the botanist experience was truly exceptional and spectacular! i enjoyed my night so very much and i look forward to coming back on another special occasion :) read more

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We went to Botanist for breakfast and were beyond impressed. So much so, that we came back the next day - and ended up ordering the same items (and I am usually someone who always wants to try new dishes, if that says anything about how delicious they were). The Salmon Tartine seems like a relatively simple dish, but the sourdough bread blew me away, and I loved the way the tangy neufchâtel, pickled onions, and capers complemented the salmon. My hubby loved his crab and avocado eggs benedict, and the breakfast potatoes were perfectly crispy. Also, the raspberry croissant was beyond perfect and is not to be missed. Our server, Mihaila, was as sweet as can be, and gave us some great recommendations for other things to do in the area. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and we hear that we'll need to return for cocktails. read more

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Place and service are good. Food is fresh and tasty, however portions are small and on pricier side of things. So, I'd recommend coming here for atmosphere and you are not trying to fill your stomach - though you could keep asking for more bread with butter which is included as part of service. We ordered Dry-Aged Stirloin - it was good, I could feel taste from each piece of vegetable and meet was juicy. We also tried Cavatelli - vegetable ragu tasted good despite having no meat or fish. read more

Botanist is a trendy, upscale restaurant with a very cool vibe. A "special occasion" type of place, the prices are steep, but worth the cost. We opted for a few non alcoholic cocktails, which were very good. We chose the pre fixe option, and added a course, for a total of seven courses, including the amuse. The courses were very good, including halibut, lamb saddle, scallops, sunchokes, and a beet and burrata salad. Everything was expertly prepared, and very good. The big drawback was the absurdly slow service. We had seven total courses and it took three hours. That's 25 minutes for each course. We enjoyed the dinner, but the very slow pace detracted from the overall experience. read more

Of all the places we visited in Vancouver, Botanist was the one I most looked forward to visiting. After enjoying both brunch and for drinks here I can happily say they did not disappoint in the least. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the classy Fairmont Hotel right by the water. When you walk in you are immediately transported into a crisp clean and modern garden sanctuary. The hallway leading to the main dining room had private rooms with plants cascading down the walls and a long bar with pastels complimenting the contemporary black chairs an metal accents. The main dining room is stunning with floor to ceiling windows with no ubiquitous intention for diners to look out and enjoy the view, but instead the soft gauzy curtains help to create the transformation of your surroundings. The windows allow a gorgeous soft natural lighting into the restaurant which compliments the gentle pastels, the array of plants, and the clean modern decor. Our service both times was excellent even though the night we were there for happy hour we were tucked out front in a small nest of chairs. Each time our servers were very attentive and aware of what gluten free items I could have. For breakfast I enjoyed a crab and avocado benedict on gf bread, it was delightful. The husband enjoyed his eggs with bacon and crispy potatoes which were all cooked to his liking. When we stopped by for drinks over the weekend, we devoured the pork belly which was beautifully plated. Everything really exceeded expectations. From atmosphere to plating to food quality, it was like dining in and eating a work of art. A delicious work of art I might add. read more

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Amazing service, super friendly staff. And the food was delicious! Had lunch there, and ordered salad and pasta dish, both were really good.

I loved this place! Great service, friendly staff and food that was not only delicious, but beautiful! Only thing I wasn't pleased with is the plating fee of $5 per person if you brought a cake for birthday celebration. The decor is beautiful, elegant and lush. Kind of like being in an enchanted english garden. I had a full brunch course. It came with 2 drinks. The first is a bubbly, 2nd is one of the 3 signature cocktails on the menu. They are known for their unique drinks and they did not disappoint. I had the season's renewal. It was amazing! They even stamp the ice with their logo. It was beautiful. The course also comes with 2 plates. One each from morning stretch and late riser. I had the beef tartare from the morning stretch and I savoured each and every bite as it had many flavors. For my late riser, I had the crab and avocado benny. It was amazing and perfectly made. I enjoyed this plate to it's full potential. I will definitely be back. read more

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Beautiful ambience and food presentation. Service is also good, although it looked like the restaurant was a bit understaffed during rush hour lunch service. Overall we really enjoyed all of the dishes and the good service. read more

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A very unique dining experience from the beet steak -- yes a beat seared to perfection that while a vegan dish somehow took on the flavor and texture of a steak -- to a remarkable actual NY Strip that was exquisitely prepared and almost melted in my mouth! The pan seared scallops with romanesco, duck prosciutto, bordelaise, and watermelon radish, were the most delectable scallops I've ever had anywhere. My only suggestion is make this an entrée option on the menu please! Now there was a cocktail on the menu worthy of mention: "Poetry in Motion" aptly titled. This cocktail was memorable! Premium Vodka, grapes, lemon, ELDERFLOWER & RHUBARB! Absolutely spectacular! Finally, save room for a light but decadent dessert-- Citrus Olive Cake!!! read more

Botanist - Beet Steak - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Amazing food. Should have a Michelin star. Sommelier was great. Put together great Canadian wine pairings for our tasting menu.

I have heard a lot about this place and decided to dine here. Yup .. the food is GREAT and presentation is top notch. Friendly waiter. Love the vibe coming into the Fairmont Pacific Rim with the live music playing. Botanist in Fairmont Pacific Rim Cocktail: Lost in translation Main: Scallop Tagliatelle Lamb shank Halibut Dessert: Strawberry Yuzu & Raspberry Pavlova read more

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Whoa Botanist! Zero plans of coming here today & yet here we were for brunch. Located at the Waterfront, inside the elegant Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel - a beautiful building with class & elegance. I've had Botanist on my list for awhile & thought it would have been for dinner first not brunch, but here we were - so let's do this! We had one brunch special & the Wagyu Burger. Food was definitely tasty & filling. This marks the second time I've had blue cheese (Wagyu Burger) in a week, & surprisingly have been able to handle it - no problem! Now let me tell you what knocked our socks off - the Lemon Curd dip, which we dipped our raspberries & strawberries in! Deliciously amazing & mouth popping! Loved it! Botanist is layed out spaciously, lots of greenery, easy lighting, relaxing comfy chairs, cool music playing in the background, & well presented food. I really look forward to going back for dinner one night. read more

Stopped by for a quick late night drink with a friend and was quickly accommodated at the bar. I really loved the space and the fun cocktails they had. A very classy spot - perfect for a night out! read more

Botanist - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Nice ambience. Large open restaurant which can be loud at times. Attentive waitstaff. Limited menu. I had the duck, which seemed a little tough, but very well tasting. Wife had the halibut and she loved it. Seemed overpriced for what we got. read more

Botanist - Duck - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Delightful from beginning to end. Standout service: hostess, addressing me by name, greeting me each time I went to the washroom, server, personable, gave local recs and the somm, so amazing - spot on wine pairing and zero pretense. Do: tasting menu and the pairing. Perfectly executed food, with the right amount of texture - crust on the lamb, crisp on the potatoes. Truly special, none of the items are in the ala carte menu. The amuse bouche is spectacular. Wines are organic and/or biodynamic - very unique, well thought out. Skip: cocktails, beautiful but sweet for my taste Take away: shortbread cookie Beautiful interior and views. Would come back if I was visiting again and if local, easily add to my list of haunts. read more