Pretty happy with my adventure out to Main St tonight. I read about Burdock & Co in Scout Magazine and had it on my list and so happy about it! The atmosphere was great! I loved the use of wood and lines in the space. In a good way I felt like I was in a tunnel. If you have ever been to Grand Central Station in Ny and been to the Oyster Bar this is somewhat of the feeling I got. I sat at the kitchen bar and watched the action as it unfolded. Andrea and her team are so smooth and graceful. Not to mention all so good looking! At first I didn't know what to think of the menu and then I saw the fried chicken...yummers! They take boneless thighs and lightly Panko them and deep fry them. But when they arrive to your table you never would guess they were fried. I felt like they were baked because there was no grease remaining on the chicken. They were so light and moist. The little treat on this dish was the fried chicken skin. It is fried separately from the chicken and placed on top as a homage to the chicken and as a treat to my taste buds. Along side this moist little thigh were house made pickled vegetables that were to die for. I started this endeavor with a poached egg sitting on a potato puree along side some cress and "granola" crumbled on top. It was such a unique combination to me and just the perfect amount of flavor and food. This was the perfect egg and chicken dish for the evening. I walked away enjoying to great dishes and an $11 glass of Chote Du Rhone for about $42 (including tip). Considering I spend half that amount on a beer and a bad sandwich at lunch today I think I got a great deal. Looking forward to coming back and seeing that good looking staff and enjoying more yummy food! read more

Some good food, some okay food, and some fairly off-putting service. The food was mostly a win, but the overall experience was a little unusual. The server explained that the menu is designed as a tapas/sharing experience (no problem), and then explained that most people either order 2-3 dishes per person or else order the $65/person six-course tasting menu. Very helpful guidance. But after that, things got a little weird. We asked for some examples of what's on the tasting menu, in order to make an informed decision between that approach and the published menu. "I can't tell you that." But how do we decide between that vs. ordering a la carte if we have no information what we're choosing between? "I can't TELL you because that's part of the APPEAL of the tasting menu, that it's all a SURPRISE." But I do have some allergies and would feel a lot better NOT being surprised. "Of course we wouldn't give you something you're allergic to! Maybe you two should just think about it for a while." And then . . . she walked off! No "let me get you some drinks while you think." She just left. So there we sat, still with no idea what we were choosing from, as the waitress actively avoided us, and even avoided making eye contact with us, for the next 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile we sat there at an empty table with no drinks, staring at each other, watching other people being served their food, and mostly trying to figure out if we'd committed an unforgivable sin and they were just going to freeze us out until we took the hint and left of our own accord because we weren't cool enough for this place. But having watched what food arrived at other tables, we got a better idea what was on the tasting menu in a roundabout way (wouldn't it have been easier for everyone if she'd just told us upfront?) and decided to go for that after all. To save the rest of you that trouble and give you a general idea what to expect from the tasting menu: - Homemade sourdough bread with creamery butter and maldon salt [on menu]: Terrific! Really really good. I assume they do this every day, so it's something you can count on. - Charcuterie plate with homemade salami, pickles, and kimchi [pickles were on the menu, but salami was off-menu]: Also really good. - Pan-seared peppers with shaved almonds and olive oil [off-menu]: Not bad. Needed a bit more seasoning. My wife liked this more than I did. - Garden-grown tomatoes with fresh basil and feta cheese and anchovies [off-menu]: Probably the best-tasting thing of the night. The tomatoes were fresh-picked and lovely, just like out of your own garden, and unlike some other dishes, appropriately seasoned. - Buttermilk fried chicken thighs (boneless) with a homemade cucumber and yogurt sauce [on menu]: Pretty good, although it was a little bland, and there were some bone fragments in one piece. - Roasted radishes with fermented rice broth [off-menu]: Okay, but the broth wasn't remotely "bursting with umami" as the waitress claimed and the whole effect was dull. The staff were clearly more enthusiastic about this dish than it deserved, setting an expectation it failed to meet. - Spaghetti with ground pork ragu in a carbonara-like egg sauce: Satisfying in a comfort-food way, but unlike most of the other dishes, actually TOO salty rather than under-seasoned. - Fresh ripe figs with honey and yogurt: Really nice. - Homemade torrone nougat: A nice ending. Some other observations that may be helpful in your visit: * Reservations are recommended, but easy to make (even same day) via their website. * As other reviewers have mentioned, the prices seemed a tad high, especially considering the inconsistent food and wine quality. I would have been a lot more forgiving of some of their faults if this had been an $85 meal for two rather than a $198 meal for two. * The tasting menu was indeed a good deal: about the right amount of food for two people, and at a cheaper cost than ordering everything separate -- especially considering it was even more food than "six courses", depending on how you do the math. * I'm pretty certain the wine we ordered was corked (i.e. had oxidized in the bottle). When I raised this to the waitress, rather than trusting me or tasting it herself, she defended it and said it was supposed to taste that way (online wine reviews confirm it ISN'T supposed to taste tart in any way). Maybe other staff members are more responsible, maybe not. Perhaps better to stick to the beer. * The music was very loud, so conversation is a little difficult. * Although being very supportive of vegan and vegetarian diets, they struck me as far too lackadaisical regarding other eating restrictions like allergies or religious constraints. Especially the refusal to talk about the details of the dishes until after they were served. Proceed with caution -- they seem not to care much if they send you to the hospital, because the "surprise" effect is obviously a higher priority to them than your health. read more

I'm a fried chicken enthusiast. And when I stumbled upon the BC Dining article naming their chicken as bomb.com. Let me tell you, it really did live up to its expectations. Lightly spiced, tender and juicy meat. I'm getting hungry as I'm writing this review already. The great thing about their chicken is that you can actually stay awake after eating it. I was able to walk down Main street on a hot summer day without hating life. Though I must say, one of the caveats is that it's fairly small portioned. Combine it with a poached egg and you should be comfortable afterwards. Don't expect fast food portions. read more

Went to Burdock & Co. last night for the second time. We were there about 5 years ago and thought it was good but not great. Last night was no better. We had the fried chicken which was really tasty. Also the leeks and potatoes. The potatoes were awful. Very bland and way too much paprika on them. Also, each dish is about $18 each which is ridiculous for what it is. The wine is very expensive as are the cocktails. Also difficult to talk as the tables are very close together. Service was good, though. I would never go back and think it's highly over related. read more

OMG the GF waffle is amazing. I can still taste the lovely herby buttery balance and I miss it. The beets were balanced really well with acidity. The shrimp with sake ice was surprisingly light and crisp and addictive. The gimlet was divine and sweet and light. We shared three desserts - nectarines (yum), blueberry with meringue (bitter meets sweet in loveliness), and cookies (perfect salted chocolate bite). You welcomed my family, and made us feel fabulous. You have the wonderful young man from Che Baba on your team which is a very smart move. We will be back, you are our new date night destination (plus taking out of town guests to impress locale) Very allergy friendly. And thank you for your excellent service. read more

If you want a great small plate to look at but the taste is just ok then you are in for a treat. A friend suggested this place for dinner so the four of us hopped on a bus and arrived on a sunny Saturday evening. We were greeted nicely by our server and I particularly liked her choice of outfit and makeup. We were seated close to the entrance but the matte glass wall was a good divider to give us some privacy from the hustle and bustle of the door. This place is quite small but nicely decorated, I was drawn to their choice of spider lights and cute vintage cutlery and serving dishes. As for the food, each dish was nicely presented but none of them left a good impression on me and the portion sizes were quite small. I suggest you save your money and appetite for the many other tapas joints in this neighbourhood that'll leave you full and satisfied. read more

Burdock & Co Vancouver Brunch Affair is most stimulated by a great cup of coffee. Elysian Coffee Roasters shows no mercy. With Joe by my side, we were ready to dive into Burdock & Co brunch menu. Burdock is on Main Street near Thyme to Indulge. Burdock & Co serves a casual fare. Meals made from organic ingredients by Chef Andrea Carlson. Andrea Carlson was formerly Executive Chef at Bishop's restaurant. Dishes at Burdock are vegetable focused. Spicy Almond Sauce, Braised Burdock, Greens with Alkaline Noodles 13 + Crispy Beef Brisket 3: Much like a bowl of Sichuan Dan Dan noodles 擔擔麵, Burdock and Co won't burn you and leave your face numb from fiercely spicy sauce. This dry ramen noodle bowl is mild. It has a lot of textures, flavors and substances for a good bite. Add some shredded beef brisket to compliment the pickled braised burdock root. This was perhaps the best of all the dishes we ordered. Flavors good and portions fair. Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Sweet Onion, Biscuit 14: This was a light dish in the sense of size. The chicken nuggets were battered with a nice crunch. Though we would have preferred a better tender chicken meat to flour ratio. The pickled balsamic onion had a tangy note but was surprised us as being served cold. This was not a welcoming contrast. In the end this dish left us incomplete. Grilled Maple Fennel Bacon 6: The soft tender bacon pieces were thickly cut and liberally glazed. It not the thin crispy strips you are served over Eggs Benedict. Hangry* would be an understatement if Dave didn't order this extra side to go with his lean buttermilk chicken. *Hangry - Hungry to the point of being angry. read more

Food is not worth the price, service and restaurant layout didn't seem to be thoughtfully considered. Overall underwhelming experience unfortunately. read more

So happy to see this new addition to Main Street, and even happier that it's right around the corner from home. We've been twice over the past two months, both times pretty early in the evening (6:30-ish), since they don't take reservations. Both times, we've been able to get a table without a problem, though it filled up quickly. The food is terrific -- always the freshest local ingredients, beautifully cooked and plated. It's a joy to try & share all the different options on the menu. The drinks are also lovely -- inventive, using whatever's fresh. I've had the marigold gimlet both times, though other drinks I've tried have also been yummy -- close to the inventive goodness of Maenam's drinks. We've never had a problem with service, which has been friendly and prompt. Overall, I'm a big fan. read more

I personally had a wonderful experience here, the waiters were so gracious and made sure we were well taken care of all meal. We sat at the bar where the chefs were preparing the dishes, so I saw that the most popular item was the Burdock Chicken (fried chicken atop kim chee, smelled strongly of garlic), at least for that night. Boyfriend loved the crispy pork belly ramen! It is a fusion dish, with chili oil soup base. The pork was definitely melting on my tongue. We also had a Salmon dish served with a fig cake, which was my favorite. They had an item that was a spin off the Japanese okonomiyaki. It's a corn/napa cabbage fritter topped off with sauces. I liked it much better than what I've had at Japanese places, since it isn't overpowering katsu-sauced. But this was the forgettable dish, since the other two was just so amazing. The dessert was remarkable, the most delicious and expensive s'more I have ever had. Also had a cheesecake, which was very fluffy. read more

I'm shocked that this place has managed to bring in as many stars as it has to date. FOR REVIEW SCANNERS: be prepared to pay a lot for mediocre wine as well as hit-and-miss dishes. *********************************************************** For those who want more details, here goes: FOOD: - We very much enjoyed the hazelnut sauce on the gomae! A few of us licked the plate. The greens themselves were nothing to write home about, but like I say, good sauce. - The alkaline noodles were pretty good, but chalky (maybe the almonds needed better processing?) - Gnudi was okay. - The tofu was not at all appetizing. (Kind of like chalky baby food?) WINE: - The staff does a good job of selling you on the wine (as they should considering most glasses are in the $12 range!). "Biodynamic" is mentioned quite a bit. Since no one actually defined this term in regards to the wine, what I've come away with is that it means "not as good as what my brother-in-law's parents make themselves (for $5/bottle)". My suggestion is to reconsider the image of serving "biodynamic"... and serve some good organic wine (there's a number of great bottles that come from BC). SERVICE: - Our server was as attentive as possible, but was incredibly overworked. We came in on Friday night. The place was full, and there appeared to be only a few people serving. We waited over 15 mins to even order our drinks. - We were asked to split up our own bill, because the computer system is incapable of doing this. (For a relatively new restaurant, particularly one that serves shared plates, this just seems like poor planning). Regardless, the way it was handled was the primary issue. I've been to many restaurants were the computer system is archaic and not able to split bills... but usually the waitress attempts to help. Not here, she just said it wasn't possible and left. A manager (maybe?) came up to us about 10 minutes later with a calculator (after we'd obviously already worked out the splits ourselves). This situation could have been 100 times better if the waitress had of just taken a different approach: "No, my apologies, we don't usually split bills, but let's see what I can do... I'll bring the menu and a calculator, some pens and try to help you out". - Overall, a very expensive meal with relatively unimpressive dishes and extremely expensive, "odd" wine. read more

Mediocre service... On top of that, we were told that we have to go with the tasting menu because there were 8 of us so we did and the food was not great at all. Grilled bison was the only respectable item they brought as food. Everything else was either meh or plain horrible. There were a couple of positives: 1. They make their own sour dough bread and it was amazing. 2. The chocolate desert was good. Cocktails are not great either, especially since they are 12.50 each! It cost us $100 per person and it was a waste of time and money. read more

Finally took in Burdock and Co down the street from where I live. The Good: - Great use of the space. Nice clean lines, no TVs and has that painted brick mixed with lots of wood elements that is favourable now in bistros in the Pacific Northwest - How to cook a Wolf in Seattle comes to mind. Generally nicer interior than Cafeteria - Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. had a great grasp of the wine list. -The Scallops, the Faro and the Egg and potatoes salad were all excellent. really fine techniques and excellent presentation for extremely reasonable cost - Cost - Dinner was $140 including tip for two. Four dishes, four glasses of wine and a cocktail each the OK: - Our cocktails kind of tasted the same. Maybe an overuse of bitters. Got to step that up when up against places like Grub and the Union who both have killer cocktails. The not-so Good - The Pork Belly Ramen. Not good. Actually tasted pretty weird and dung like. The ramen were good - but the broth was really off and un-enjoyable. The Table next to use has the oxtail ramen and they had similar complaint. I told the server we didn't like it - but it was not removed from our bill. I didn't really care - everything else was great. Will go back - the sausage looked great! read more

fanciest chicken and biscuits ever. mussels in miso sauce and $12 IPA.. it is dim with twinkling lights and the perfect find for Xmas Eve dinner. We had excellent service and sat in front of the chefs so we were able to watch them cook and prepare each meal. Nice place for small groups and cocktails. read more

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I'm always excited to try new restauraunt additions to the hood and Burdock & Co is a bit different than what you'd expect on Main Street. It's a tapas bar I learned which is why I was left feeling so hungry after my "meal". I had the humpback shrimp and tried my guest's wheatberry risotto. I was told by the server most of the items are "ceviche" style. The portions were very small and I was still starving however, I didn't want to shell out another $15-20 on another item that would still leave me famished. I wasn't blown away by the food or anything. It wasn't bad, just different than what I had expected. I'd be curious to check out the other items such as the pork belly ramen and beef striploin which sound more filling . I had a great beer though - Driftwood Saison. Now the interior... props to the designer. Love love love the look. It's got a great vibe and had music of my taste playing in the background (not too loud where I can actually hear my guest talking. Yay!). Not so crazy about spending more than I should on food but definitely a great spot to stop in for a cocktail. Service was attentive, knowledgable, and polite. The atmosphere and service is what will bring me back. Maybe with a date? read more

Burdock & Co - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I came in for a drink and a snack with a friend, curious to try this new Main Street haunt. In our short stay, they accomplished something quite impressive, given my limited interaction: watching bored and smug faces, they exuded an air of both snobbiness and frustration, and made me want to leave for greener pastures. Service was surly--the waiter's tongue dripped with sarcasm--and slow--I had forgotten what we had ordered waiting for our 'bespoke' cocktails to arrive. I have no problem with trendy and hip--heck, I often relish that kind of place!--but even the hippest still remember dining out, at any price point, is a treat that demands hospitality. Our drinks were fine but not particularly memorable. Perhaps bar service is not high on Burdock's list--the liquor was hidden awkwardly and they do only have 4 cocktails. But with inventive ingredients and edible flowers, our curiosity veered toward this narrow selection. Given the amount of wine bottles I saw passing about, I'm guessing the cocktail selection, no matter how creative, are more of an afterthought to a more robust collection of wines. read more

Once again we were blown away by the fine dining experience at Burdock & Co. Chef Carlson is so thoughtful building the new menu and the dinner was exceptional because of that. The service, as always, was top notch with excellent knowledge of the food and wine. Oh and the wine is amazing too. The collection of natural wines is one of the best in the city and GM and Sommelier Tiago is alway excited to make recommendations for libations! If anyone is looking for a true fine dining experience you should go to Burdock & Co. Like any fine dining restaurant you pay for the quality of the food, wine and experience. And in my opinion Burdock is so worth it! read more

Plates are great for sharing but you have to order 3-4 dishes individually to be satisfied. It would be nice if you could have the option to order dishes as share plates or as meal plates. The menu distinguishes between vegan and vegetarian options, but I would have liked to see a gluten free label on the menu as well. The wine was expertly selected and I appreciate that this restaurant has naturalist wines. read more

Atmosphere is okay, music playing was more suitable to a spa room than a popular spot on Main. Service was okay although affected. In general though, portions were tiny, prices incredibly inflated. A small bowl of arugula with a few edible wildflowers was $12. A literal palmful of pickles was $10. More disturbing was that in a 50% empty restaurant, we were told 30 minutes into our reservation that we needed to start ordering our mains as we would have to leave by 8pm. (Apparently reservations have a two hour max.) The mains were equally small, over priced and lacking in any kind of finesse. Wines were incredibly $$ per glass. Over all, it was a pressured and unenjoyable experience. Midway through the meal when we expressed our dissatisfaction, all our server said was, "Oh, I'm sorry you feel that way." We ended up going to eat and drink 1/2 a block away at 1/3 the price for equally good food and wine at Cascade. read more

First time here and what a treat! Small and intimate, the food is fresh and well done. I had the poached eggs over sunchoke and a gluten free biscuit. It was fantastic! Great place but you will need to make a reservation as it fills up! We sat at the bar which was fine. The decor is rustic but clean with a French country vibe. Portions are just right, not American size so if that's what you're looking for then go to Joe's! Believe me, this is much better! read more

This is a quaint little eatery on Main street that opened up two weeks ago. It's a tapas bar -- small portions, but the french waiter was kind enough to tell us that and recommended more dishes that will suit our dinner needs. I ordered the Pork Belly Ramen -- and it was pretty okay, I think it needed more ramen noodles though but the pork belly was pretty yummy and cooked perfectly. When you make ramen with eggs, I don't think you just pan fry eggs and put it in, which is what Burdock does. There is a special egg cooking technique that most Japanese places do -- but Burdock doesnt. And the egg is my fav part :( The service was a bit slow, we had our empty dishes on our table for quite a while before a waitress removed them. I really wanted to order more food and drinks but by the time they got around to clearing our plates, I changed my mind. Overall -- Cute place for a night out with the friends, a bit pricey so don't come in thinking you can spend $9.99 for milkshake/burger/fries (go next door to Lucy's Diner for that), and they can speed up the service, but overall good stuff. read more

Looking for delicious but pretentious food on Main? Look no further... Looking for servers who complain about their tables within earshot of them? Look no further... Looking for a refusal for reservations while the restaurant sits half empty? We've found the restaurant for you! God forbid you ask for gluten or dairy free. Your server will b*tch about you as if those are unfounded inquiries. With so many restaurants opening up in this city, the burdock needs to clean house and figure out what kind of restaurant they want to be. Try the fried chicken and ramen. Avoid the servers with attitude. read more

I dropped by Burdock & Co. after 9pm on a Tuesday night. The place was packed but we had a table within 5 minutes. All three of us kicked off our cocktails with Marigold's Gimlet, then I had the Burdock Boilermaker which offered a complicated, grown-up twist on a root-beer flavour. My friend ordered the Vieux Boréal which came with a gigantic ice cube and tasted like a syrupy, sweeter version of a classic Old Fashioned. I would order all these cocktails again. But if you can only choose one, try the Marigold's Gimlet which comes in a cordial wine glass with a full marigold flower (how cool is that?). We ordered two entrees and the pickles to accompany our cocktails. I love getting a side of seasonal pickles which always offers a tasty surprise. This time it was a pickled fruit on the plate (apricot, if I remember correctly??). My girlfriends ordered the Pork Shoulder Ramen and the Gluten-free Potato Waffle. Cheers on the well-balanced menu which offers a good amount of veggie and gluten-free options. Why does my updated review get 1 star less than my first review? Our server hovered quite a bit, interrupting us mid-sentence without apology repeatedly. We weren't the last table in the restaurant and there wasn't a line-up at the door, but I got the strong impression we were being rushed out. We all noticed. My girlfriend, who is also a server, didn't think it was a big deal and actually sympathized with the girl for wanting to go home. The food, the drinks, and the atmosphere were all wonderful. I guess you could jokingly argue that the service and food/drinks was keeping with the restaurant's theme of "rough-and-refined"....Unfortunately, it was not the 5 star experience we had before. Perhaps this is just not a the ideal place to go for a nightcap and a bedtime snack. And so we will be back. But earlier in the evening for a traditional dinner. read more

My family and I go out to brunch at a (usually new) spot every Sunday in Vancouver. Today we tried Burdock & Co, and I was so embarrassed at my recommendation after our meal that I was compelled to write this review. Our server was distant and aloof, checking her phone at the back while we waited for coffee refills. My dad and I ordered the squash dumplings and my sister ordered their take on an eggs benny over a gluten free scone. When our food arrived it was BEAUTIFUL, but the other reviews were right in saying come hungry, leave hungry. I would expect small, expensive portions to be filled with wonderful flavor, but it was potentially the worst tasting brunch I've tried. Almost no seasoning, oily dumplings and simply didn't taste good. Would not go again, it was not enjoyable - I guess I shouldn't have let the trendy exterior fool me! read more

Very chic Sunday brunch place~ they also have dinner but coming here for Sunday brunch is an awesome choice ;) getting bored of Benny and poached eggs all the time? This is the place you want to give it a try and make your reservation. Food was bit of a wait after we placed our order, but the taste made it up. It was delicious :D we enjoyed the food as well as the friendly service ! Would come again! read more

Burdock & Co - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I don't know where to even begin! I traveled from Los Angeles to Vancouver, and might I say the food is some of the best I've ever had. You can literally taste the dedication and care that goes into making each dish. The menu changes regularly and features fresh Canadian seasonal fare. The chef must be some sort of genius. The drink menu is fabulous -- I want to take all the recipes home with me. They're so different and the flavors are to die for. Very unique! Ambiance is fabulous as well -- all in all a fantastic experience! I'll be back! read more

GF eggs Benedict!! They were delicious and super filling. Actually, all the plates looked filling. They offer a nice variety of brunch options that includes vegan and GF. The place is small and cute, they take brunch reservations online. I noticed the plates were from Anthropologie and the cutlery was vintage. It is definitely a cute date spot. I highly recommend it and I'll be back. read more

Absolutely fabulous! Ambience is perfect. Menu is unique and carefully crafted. Wine and beer selection is small but diverse. Service was friendly and genuine but product knowledge will no doubt improve with time. read more

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We went to Burdock with friends who highly recommended it. I don't know if it was an off day, but we were super disappointed. First, we got there and the place was completely empty, but we were told it would be a 45 minute wait because all the tables were reserved. They should have kept a few tables free for people who walk in. The menu is small but sounds great. I got the eggs Benny. When it came, it was quite a small portion. The hash browns consisted of 3 small pieces of potato. Why bother having them? The eggs were overcooked, and the scone it comes on was not only dry, the bottom was completely burnt. I asked for ketchup to try and mask the burnt taste but got a look and was told they don't carry ketchup. The place was pretentious and expensive. All that would be ok if the food tasted good, but it really didn't. Also, coffee was $3. It was hard to get a refill and they didn't even bring me a spoon to stir in cream or sugar. I know a lot of that sounds like nitpicking, but put all together it was a bad experience and we won't bother going back. read more

Best Gin ever! Food is great and yes I agree, portion sizes are small and a bit pricy! But if you are rolling in $$$$$ then it's all good:). read more

I've frequented this place quite a few times, and it's always been high on my list for date nights. Yes, the plates are not meant to be one per person, and definitely should be treated like tapas. The nice thing about ordering 3-4 different plates between two people is that you get a nice, wide variety of food/flavours for your meal (also a huge fan of their earthenware). I can also appreciate the care they take in where they source their ingredients, and the pretty solid list of cocktails. Their menu changes seasonally so there is usually something new when I visit. It can get pretty noisy when it is peak dinner service, but the overall ambiance and the food that's meant to be shared add up to a pretty great date atmosphere in my opinion. I'm also guilty of popping to Lucy's right next door to have onion rings for dessert, but I don't go to a restaurant like Burdock & Co expecting mountainous piles of food. I go because of their conscientious menu selection, the ambience and to share the really full, rich flavours with someone else. tl;dr Wide variety of flavourful tapas plates in a romantically lit atmosphere that can get a bit noisy when it's a full house. If you're looking to leave stuffed to the gills and feel like you've made the most bang for your buck - go next door to Lucy's or the sushi joint. read more

Had been looking forward to this one opening up in my neighborhood after hearing about the concept. They advertise themselves as "rough-and-refined", which I feel is something that sounds good on paper, but could be tough to translate into the room and onto the plate. Not the case here, they nailed it. The room itself, which made me want to redesign my entire house, perfectly reflects the theme. Wood, in differing shades and textures, and nothing lost in the small details (like a single placed 'brick' of honeycomb poking through the wall behind me). They've made excellent use of the long and narrow space, with an open concept kitchen lined with barstools. The details here are what really made it for me. Everything from the menus to the place settings and glassware were simple yet beautiful, and fit the room perfectly. Music was great as I barely noticed it was there (in the best way possible). Service was great, friendly and fun. The cocktail list was lovely, as they've kept it small and interesting. We tried the Vieux Boréal, which is a rye-based cocktail, with one of my favorite presentations I've seen yet (I wont spoil it, try it yourself), and the Marigold's Gimlet, gin based with a perfectly placed marigold flower floating on top. Both were fantastic . The wine list, as the server pointed out to us, is comprised of all-natural wines (a step above organic), which can seem a bit off or fizzy at first, but mellow beautifully in the glass. The food was beautifully presented and tasted very fresh. We tried the Urban Digs Egg, the Fried Chicken and Pickles (YUM), and the Pork Belly Ramen. Flavors were great, and the three dishes were enough to fill us up, although I would thank the ramen for that. The ramen was a healthy sized serving, the other two dishes could have used a little more food on them. Both were delicious though. Will definitely go back with friends to try more of the menu, or solo to have an after-work glass of wine and bowl of ramen. read more

Had a great brunch here with some friends visiting from out of town. good coffee and refilled throughout. I had the tomato baked eggs with chorizo which was delicious and everyone else's meals looked great as well. Love that you can reserve for brunch, who wants to wait in line for your first meal of the day? That's a recipe for a hangry disaster. Service was excellent and the space is lovely. I had been for dinner a couple of times previously but think I prefer for their brunch option. read more

I must say the food here is really really good. The reason for the 3 stars is it's overpriced for the size of the small portions. My husband and I came here for dinner and we had ordered quite a bit... 3 glasses of wine, 1 non alcoholic drink, celery root salad, the homemade bread, risotto, fried chicken, ox tail and dessert. You would think after that we would be full but we left hungry and had to eat once arriving home. Very upsetting since we paid almost $200.00 for dinner. Side note: the ox tail dish was extremely small . While it did taste delicious there simply just wasn't enough. This was the smallest dish! read more

It's a nice little place, comfortable and inviting decor. I felt a little cheated though. The frittata I ordered wasn't really a frittata. It was more steamed egg custard, something I've enjoyed at home as comfort food usually when I want something light or when I haven't been feeling well. Frittatas and steamed egg are completely different in texture and flavor. I'm thinking the other menu items would have been better. read more

The good: --- Cute place! Really liked the feel of this place, and the size seemed just right. --- The fried chicken. Oh wow, how I wished everything we ordered tasted like this dish! They really did their version of fried chicken well: moist meat, nice crunchy crust, excellent charred chili sauce and killer house made pickles (beets! beet pickles - yum!). I would go back just for this dish. The meh: --- The service. It was surprising how slow the food came out. We ordered a bunch of different dishes and each set of them took way longer than you would expect. --- The tapas concept: hmm. This is what I'm confused about with this restaurant. The size of the portions aren't tapas style; they are small entree sized. If it were only two of us, we would have had enough with just ordering our own plate or two. You def. don't need three or four here. The size is just weird. I want the dishes to be slightly smaller so you can taste more, or slightly bigger to fill up on one. --- I didn't like the sausage dish. The potato hash was luke warm, the sausage wasn't a great flavor. Also, not that this was part of the dish, but we ordered 6 items, and the sausage and cheese/honey plate were the last two to come. The cheese plate came, and then a few minutes later the sausage came. It was a strange order - would have been nice if they considered that and brought the dishes in a more organized way so the meal made more sense. --- They don't offer to change out your plates and silverware. This is annoying when you have a strong dish like the bison short ribs with a great, strong sauce, and then they serve you cheese and honey. We had to ask for a new set up, which we got, but felt like we were annoying the server. Pro-Tip: Expect a bit of a wait, but there is a pretty solid bar right down the street, and they'll give you a call when your table is ready so you can enjoy a drink without worrying about losing your spot in line (also a good!). read more

Burdock & Co - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I loved this place! Ate at the Hawksworth recently and found Burdock to be superior in both atmosphere and menu. Our waiter was a lovely French guy. He was helpful and attentive and knew what he was doing. Menu apparently just changed. We tried the leeks which were phenomenal. I had the halibut which was easily one of the top 3 fish dishes i've ever had. Cooked to perfection. The eggplant puree was to die for! and my fiancé had the beef ramen and lamb, both he said were divine. We also tried the squash ramen which lacked a little texture and flavor in my opinion. The highlight of the menu is the La Pyramid cheese. I would eat this all day. Perfectly paired with honey and bread. And local! It was out of this world. Pear tart for dessert was ok/good. Ice cream was the best part of it. Loved the vibe here. Beautiful decor. Good knowledgeable staff. Locally sourced food. No brainer. Try it out! read more

Ok so the atmosphere is lovely and this chef is getting lots of online kudos but I think there is a lot to this place that you need to know that is not being covered. First of all it is cramped, though I did like the feel of the place. My husband took my here for my birthday dinner and it was a HUGE disappointment. We don't mind to pay for good food, but as a gluten free vegetarian there were 2 dishes on the menu I could eat, which were both potato dishes, that were really nothing to write home to mom about, but enough to write here about and warn other Gluten Free Veggie folks out there. These dishes were also around 15-18 each and the portions were TINY! The website did not make you feel this was a tapa's place, so my husband had no idea what to expect. When we sat down the server told us that it is the kind of place that you share dishes - ok we like that. What we didn't like was that A. there was not much for us to choose from and B. the price per tiny plate was really high. Compared to places like Acorn and the Heirloom who also have lovely farm to table type plates you can share (ok I know these are veggie places) I found this place overpriced and totally not worth it. We had the two tiny potato dishes and my husband had a cocktail (I'm pregnant so kept to water) and that ran us $60 pre tip! We left hungry and disappointed but made our way to Kingsway/Fraser for some of the best Tacos we have had in the city at Los Cuervos Taqueria Y Cantina so the night ended up working out well after all. read more

Very special place ! If you truly enjoy food and a cornucopia of flavors, this place is for you ! This place came recommended from the executive chef at Wildebeest ! read more

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Low profile place with high quality food. Not a place to go if you wanna pig out...quality over quantity here for sure. Service was ok. Overall there is something missing here, I just can't put my finger on it. Recommend it for something different. read more

Burdock & Co - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia