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    Donnell's Bar

    3.3 (57 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    DONNELL'S BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Karaoke
    Moderate noise

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    Jason V.

    Good thing my wife and I are vaccinated, because this place is not exactly spacious! Things were a bit crowded when we arrived, and shortly thereafter we were told they had hit internal capacity; I was surprised they were paying attention at all, for as busy as it was! A little grungy overall, but that's part of the charm. Drinks are cheap and strong, and all of the bartenders and staff were almost absurdly friendly and sociable! There's a nice covered patio out back, and karaoke is a thing, at least on the weekend nights. It definitely attracts a...wilder crowd, though. Expect to see some people enjoying their coke in the back, while you're sipping your Whiskey and Coke our front, if ya knowwhatimean?

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    Deshae G.

    Ordered for delivery, spent $50 and somehow missing A WHOLE PIZZA. I have tried to call and nothing EVER goes through. First time customer, NEVER AGAIN! My cheese sticks look old

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    Ed C.

    My favorite dive in Vancouver with plenty of first rate pub grub and cocktails and colorful characters who are more likely than not to break into karaoke at any given moms. A fun place to day drink or do some serious damage. The owner works for the Railroad but don't hold that against him. Have fun!

    Nachos, chips and "taco dip," mac and cheese bites. While there were delivery charges (around 5 bucks) this is what I got for30 bucks.
    Cassie K.

    10 chips, 40z salsa, "nachos" and Mac and cheese bites. Delivery charge, service fee and tip. 30 bucks . You tell me.... worth it?

    Greg S.

    Donnells has Karaoke 7 nights a week. Had Burgers, Pizza, and drinks. The bartenders & cook were friendly. Everybody was friendly. The pizza and burgers, drinks and Karaoke were excellent.

    Double meet pastrami Yum!!

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    Bullshit. Cutoff after 3 drinks with zero explanation. Not sure why they are the way they are.

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    The Waterfront Taphouse - Mahi Mahi tacos

    The Waterfront Taphouse

    3.9(271 reviews)
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    We had a fantastic experience at Waterhouse Taphouse! Dinner was great, and everything came out…read moresmoothly despite our large group. A special shoutout to our server, Robin, who handled our party of 35 people incredibly well. She was organized, attentive, and kept everything running seamlessly. Managing a group that size isn't easy, and she made it look effortless. Highly recommend both the restaurant and asking for Robin if you're dining with a big group!

    Disappointed with that seafood restaurant on the Vancouver waterfront, we went looking elsewhere…read more I'm a fish & chip snob! I like beer battered halibut the best with some grease! I also like good chips & coleslaw. I found all 3 here at the Waterfront Taphouse. Yay! (Don't worry they aren't too greasy!). We went here with another couple and enjoyed the beautiful view, even though our table wasn't right next to the window. That is probably due to all the big windows and it's on the 2nd floor of its building. Our server was friendly, and our food came out quickly. Loved the fish & chips, like I indicated above. Why the 4 stars then? My husband, the only one in our party that didn't order fish & chips, didn't love his mahi mahi fish tacos. They looked beautiful but fell short on flavor. He felt they needed more seasoning-they were a little tasteless. He dumped the tiny little cup of salsa on top and asked for more, but he was still disappointed. The fish wasn't salted properly. They also came with "house made" tortilla chips. These were hard and cardboard-like. That's too bad because it's not difficult to cut tortillas and fry them up. I do it at home sometimes. They turn out great. So maybe go to a good Mexican restaurant if you have your heart set on quality tortilla chips. If you want fish & chips though, come here instead of their neighbor to the east (not mentioning any names-you know what it's called). The portions were generous-as they should be for $30. That's the only downside. A little pricey. We shared 2 silk pie slices for dessert. Very dense and dark chocolatey. Good to share-a whole piece is too rich-and I like rich! If not for the fish tacos I would give Waterfront Taphouse 5 stars.

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    El Gaucho Vancouver - Steak

    El Gaucho Vancouver

    4.1(164 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    We celebrated 36 years of marriage at El Gaucho in Vancouver, and we honestly couldn't think of a…read morebetter way to mark the milestone! From the moment we walked in, the personal touches were amazing. They had personalized our menu, left a signed congratulations card on our table, and even scattered rose petals across the tablecloth. It made an already special night feel truly unforgettable. Our waiter, Scott, was fantastic and funny--he made the entire evening so memorable! Pro tip: Do yourself a favor and specifically ask for Scott when you make your reservation. We ordered from the Prime Hour menu, which is an absolute bargain. You get to choose between soup or salad, two different entrees, and two different desserts. We both went with the seafood Tagliatelle, and wow. It was so rich, generously loaded with halibut, scallops, shrimp, and prosciutto in an incredible lemon pasta sauce. Note for future diners: They do automatically include a 20% service charge on the bill. However, Scott's service was so exceptional that we happily tipped extra on top of it. Save your pennies, do yourself a favor, and book a table ASAP. You won't regret it!

    You can probably guess that El Gaucho is an Argentinian steak house. The interior is very nice and…read moreif you get a window seat, you get a nice view of the Vancouver waterfront. Parking was a little tricky for first timers. Most of the parking is street parking but there in some underground parking available. My friends ordered the filet mignon while I ordered the Sirloin steak medium rare with grilled prawns. We shared the sauteed mushrooms and the crab mac and cheddar cheese. My steak was very good though the outside was a little crispier than I like it. I have eaten Argentinian steak before at another restaurant so i guess this is how it is cooked in Argentina. The mac and cheese was very good though the macaroni noodles seem way large. Service was impeccable and you do get what you pay. Noise level was moderate.

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