First time customer and I expected it to be quite a bit better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sitting outside was a plus as it was a warm sunny day. Seats were comfortable and shade umbrellas were set in place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We requested slow service, and the server timed everything beautifully. Drinks (beer) were good with a variety of breweries and fairly priced. Food ordered and served and then the basic problem began. The Caeser salad was not authentic. No anchovies, the dressing was more ranch than Caeser, no croutons, cheese crisps that were tough and appeared not be parmesan (F). Garden salad had the same cheese crisps and appeared to have very little dressing(C). Cole Slaw was perfect(A). Toasted cheese with ham was good(B). Fried chicken sandwich was mediocre (C). Fish and chips - the chips were nicely done, crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside (B+) but the fish was overcooked to the extent the batter was partially burnt (D-) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall: Food (C-); Service (A); Ambiance (B).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If they food were more acceptable, I would recommend Farrar's Bistro; with food that was served today for lunch, I could not recommend read more

Another failure. Well I've never been a fan but we wanted to give them another shot and sit outside. Why I don't know. This was like the 3rd 2nd chance. Got there in line at the outdoor patio entrance and there was a party of three ladies in front of us. Friday at 4pm. We were in no hurry. There were 4 empty tables. I was in line just chatting w my boyfriend. No one acknowledged us. The hostess/ waitress told the ladies it would be a few minutes. They were finally seated. Still we stood. No acknowledgement. No hello. No eye contact. No smile. No nod. Zero. Blatantly ignoring us. We were standing there atleast 10 minutes. We left. Never again. Nice job. read more

Felida's best kept secret. Farrar's is a personal favorite for myself and my husband. One thing I really want to highlight is the amount of GLUTEN FREE options on their menu! I have been gluten free for years and Farrar's has by far, the most options for gluten free meals of any other restaurant I have dined with. The staff is great and very accommodating. There is both a bar and a restaurant and service is great in either. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Went for the first time last week and it was such a cozy and intimate setting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] .. the service was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. The BEST part-- I happened to leave my wallet and some belongings behind .. their staff was so helpful in locating it all, intact, money and cards all accounted for. They had it ready for me to come back and pick up when they reopened the after the weekend. I am so grateful to them for their honesty and assistance in not making that a nightmare situation for me. THANK YOU! read more

My friend and I had wonderful meals (steak bowl for me and fish tacos for him) and the service was great. The server was friendly and attentive. We were both very impressed and we will definitely dine here again! read more

Phenomenal food and the friendliest service. Ashlyn is the kindest and most attentive server we've had in a long time! read more

Farrar's Bistro - Their Spanish coffees are perfect! - American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Welcoming atmosphere on the patio as well as in the ample bar and separate restaurant. We were greeted immediately and seated. The service was efficient and professional. The food--a salad and a steak bowl came out of the kitchen quickly. It was all good, but the coat / value is off for me. That factor will keep me from being a regular. I'll be back if I'm in the area. Thanks, Yelp, for helping me find this little gem. read more

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First off this was not our first visit here, we have been many times and even celebrated Birthdays there. Tonight's experience will make me think twice about coming back again. It has been awhile since our last visit and the drink menu has changed and the drink I normally order was not listed so we asked about it. Our server, Samantha, told us she was new and she was obviously clueless and didn't even offer to go check with the bartender. Missed opportunity for an up sale as I didn't bother to order a drink. When the food came, disappointment is my best descriptive word! The wedge salad my husband ordered was a chopped up salad on his plate, that is not how a wedge salad should be served. Upon voicing his disappointment he was told that most people request it chopped so that's what they do. If that's the case, change the name. Deconstructed wedge salad comes to mind! I had the berry salad and added grilled chicken. The chicken laid on one side of the bowl, salad on the other. I was very surprised by the small amount of salad, I'm guessing a cup at most. I finished the salad and there was still half the chicken left. All in all our complaint was not with the quality or taste of the food, it was the experience and service. We joked about heading through the drive thru for fries on our way home! read more

Farrar's Bistro - This is their idea of a wedge salad! - American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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The food and service are very good, but they've done away with the several items on the menu at night that allowed half portions. For those of us who are seniors, that was a disappointment. read more

The new menu introduces a bit of Asian Fusion to their choices. I had the Tuna Poke Appetizer which was presented nicely and was very good. The power steak bowl and polenta chicken bowls are also new additions to the menu and look awesome. As does the shrimp skewers. I had a Caesar salad with grilled salmon, another great dish. My wife had her typical go to...the chicken piccata. Everything was very good and I'm really glad they finally changed up their menu. It needed to be done. Definitely worth a try. Enjoy! read more

It's the perfect neighborhood restaurant. Good food, good service, and in the spring and summer sitting outside it the best. It's our favorite walkable restaurant. Thank goodness too, parking here can get tight when the place is busy. read more

Normally I would only have good things to say. Ordered the Italian chop salad and the toppings made up 1/5 of it, at best. The point of that salad IS the toppings! Over priced, under delivered. read more

Best BLT in history of bacon. Spent two months in Europe and all over the US this summer, including a place the locals call Chicago, trying to find a better BLT. Does NOT exist. Do yourself a favor. Drive from NY or PA or Georgia or Portland--whatever--and order a BLT Plus? Staff is amazing. read more

First time coming here. The place was pretty packed, so we sat at the bar. We had the french fries, devuled eggs, steak bites and the brisket. Everything was delicious. There are a lot of gluten free dishes and the staff was able to answer my questions. I had the baja mule and enjoyed it quite a lot. It is a good mix of a margarita and a miscow mule. read more

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Happy hour 2-5 on the bar area. Not easy to find parking either side as we arrived at 4:30. We sat at the only table available. Nice interior and great service. Older crowd on an early Friday. Shared pulled pork sandwich, cod soft tacos, and coconut fried shrimp. Rank from delicious to good. Had 2 glasses of happy hour wine- pinot Gris. $67 plus tip. Will go back. read more

calling myself for out being a local Californian...but i travel out of state for work and every month when I'm in Vancouver, I make a point to come to Farrar's. Tonight, Ashlynn only reaffirmed why I enjoy this space so much! She was so personable, helpful, and just overall had wonderful customer service. I had a rough day at work and sought refuge at a familar place to decompress - she absolutely turned my night around with her positive disposition. I appreciated that human interaction probably more than she knows! (Ps the espresso martini and fries are divine) Cant wait to come back next month! xx read more

This Bistro is close to us and we love going and having dinner there. Staff is always happy to serve and the food is also very good. To Go food is very good too. Always on time. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance and service was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The fettuccine Alfredo was soup and lacked cheese. Very bland. I'm not a cook and can do better. I wouldn't have this again. I had the same experience with the chicken pot pie being runny on our first visit. Disappointed. read more

The service the night we were there was friendly, prompt and a nice even layer of attention to waters, finished plates, fresh drinks., The ambiance is casual and quaint in a good way. The food is an electric mixture, a fusion of cultures, so you can likely find something to suit your taste. We ordered two small garden salads, chips w/salsa and the side of cheese dip (not quite queso but close which is saying a lot as a former Texan). For our mains we ordered the blackened salmon which came with Yukon potatoes and green beans. I ordered the pork chops with mashed potatoes and the same green beans. We also ordered a full bottle of wine at 50% special because we could take the rest with us. Which we did. The salmon was over cooked and a bit dry, the flavor was ok but for blackened could have used more spice not exceptionally flaky but passable, the potatoes were under seasoned but good and we added a little salt & pepper - then they were great. Both dishes had the same green beans which were very al dente, with little to no flavoring, no pepper, cayenne, needed a lot of salt to pass. I'd recommend they add some raw spices on top with the Cajun blackened salmon. They should do a Cajun spice blend. With the porch chops the green beans could feature a smoked chipotle honey glaze. The pork chops were thin, dry, kind of flavorless, they tasted freezer burned and old, salt didn't save them and they went uneaten. Some parts of it were nearly impossible to cut through. The mashed potatoes were the best part so I made that my main course, and settled with the salad and chips. The caring waitress noticed the pork chops were barely touched and comped them without having to complain or make the request. That was great of her. Overall I think they a good for a casual meal, for the price there are better places, in fact I cook salmon and pork chops better at home for far less money. Perhaps they do other things better, I'd try them again because the service was friendly and caring. read more

Food is good. Service could use some work. The drinks are good and fairly worth the price. My main complaint is that they are employing young kids there and they tend to be rude and clueless. read more

This was our second year at Farrar's Bistro. We reserved the bar for our company holiday party both years. The food and drinks were over the top and the service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They decorate beautifully for the holiday season.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will book it again next year. I highly recommend Farrah's! read more

Was in the area with a group of 4 on a early Saturday evening and decided to stop by and give this neighborhood bistro a try. A tiny little parking lot, but we were able to grab one of the last spots. Stepped inside and the back door leads to the bar. We had to cut through the bar to the dining room to check-in. We were seated quickly and reviewed the menu. A variety of dishes from comfort food (chicken pot pie/meatloaf) to pricier items (NY Strip Steak/Wild Caught Salmon). For my entree: Fettuccine Carbonara-parmesan cream sauce, basil, bacon & roasted tomato. Very good and pasta tasted fresh. In addition, I went with their recommended wine pairing of the Alba Vega Albarino which complemented my meal. Service was friendly and pacing was spot on. Our group of 4 had a pleasant dinner and we would come back. read more

Farrar's Bistro - Fettuccine Carbonara - American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

First time!! Met friends for dinner. Absolutely was very impressed!! We are new to the area. This is a place we will definitely be visiting again!!! read more

The food, service, and ambiance are consistently outstanding. Love the variety of menu item options and drinks are great.

Must try the brisket tacos!!! I got the coleslaw on the side! Service is always amazing, Curt & Emma are the best! read more

Farrar's Bistro - Brisket tacos - American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The food was excellent. I was visiting my family and had a lovely dinner at restaurant. The service was great.

You might have trouble finding this because the name is difficult to spell if you have never seen it spelled. This was a nice American restaurant to take your family. If the weather is nice, I highly recommend sitting outside. There is also a bar on the other side of the main restaurant. Our server was very attentive and quick to anticipate the needs of our table. They have live music on Saturdays which is a nice touch. Entrees range from 16-26. I highly recommend the Smoked Elk meatloaf with whipped potatoes and fresh blanched green beans. Family friendly and a classy space for all of your dining needs. read more

the star is for the crème brûlée this has been our favorite restaurant for the last 10 years. We meet family ,freind s, coworkers and out of town guests often and recommend it to strangers on Facebook. 'This past Friday ,May,27,2022,we were the only diners arriving at 3.00 PM . we finally sat down since no one greeted us. When we got our menus we chose Caesar salad and brown butter sauce over salmon and rice. The salad dressing was bland ,the Romaine seemed either day old or from a bag. The main dish was very large ,tough ,asparagus spears forward that were burnt during grilling .Uneatable . The brown butter sauce seemed to have been forgotten and when requested we got a serving of melted butter instead for the dry rice . 'The creme brûlée was excellent. The saddest part was, our server seemed not to care. Just under $ 100.00 for 2 . read more

My wife and I have thoroughly loved the mixed drinks, the service and delicious food here! We recommend trying them out!

We were so happy to see Farrar's was open for lunch again. But a bit disappointed. We entered into the main dining room and asked for outdoor seating. In error we were given dinner menu. When I saw the price of the Fish & Chips, I questioned our server and she gave us the lunch menu. While my husband enjoyed the Steak Bites $16.00 his SMALL Cesar salad for $14.00!!! didn't have fresh Parmesan cheese. My Fish & Chips $16.00 was very disappointingly. The fish was dry, over cooked and the fries were terrible. The two drafts beer's were good, $7.00 each. Total $62.00 plus tax and tip. Over $80.00 for lunch!!! No, has happy to know they were once again opened for lunch, we won't be rushing back read more

I would like to say how GREAT all the staff are ,especially Ashley! I came here for the first time and what a joyful experience! The food was amazing, I will have to come back many many more times to try the other menu items! 10 thumbs up ! read more

Only can get a reservation for parties of 5+. Glad we went early on a Saturday! The chicken pot pie was amazing! Loved it! The fried chicken sandwich was good. TRY THE DEVILED EGGS! So delicious! We were too stuffed for dessert. Maybe next time! read more

Farrar's Bistro - American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Wonderful food and a great selection. Service was excellent. The only drawback is that the restaurant is quite noisy!

The food was excellent and plentiful and once Sam rescued us from the front desk (where the receptionist had seated others and then vanished) we had great service. Sam is warm, friendly and efficient. The ***** is due to her and the kitchen. read more

Service is always great and the food has never disappointed me. Always top quality! And it's clean!

Food had improved with some menu changes. Really friendly staff, and loving the new drink menus with fun cocktails. Always a great spot for happy hour. Fish tacos are the bomb! read more

Great date night spot! Ambiance was perfect, the food was amazing and we will definitely come again!

It was nice to find this place. I would not have even gone if a friend had not told us about it. The food was good! The location is on the far east side of Vancouver known as Felida. The service was a tad slow hence the 4 vs 5 stars. Will try it again. x . ..... . ..... read more

Service from Ashlyn was amazing! She was very attentive and made sure we didn't have to ask for anything. The food was great! We had deviled eggs, a Gorgonzola cheesecake, macaroni and cheese with brisket, pesto chicken, steak tips and a peanut butter brownie. Absolutely nothing to complain about. read more

Tonight's order was absolutely not up to par. The lady ordered I thought well maybe they were just having a off night. My husbands order was fabulous but mine was far less than the previous order. I always order the Brussel Sprouts and Cauliflower. Usually amazing. Tonight it looked like it was just thrown into the to go box, there was no cauliflower and barely any balsamic sauce. My cheeseburger had no cheese, the bun was way bigger than the very dry hamburger. I had to add mayo just to see if it would improve the burger enough to eat. The hamburger was so dry I had difficulty swallowing it. The lettuce looked old and stringy. It was like it was cooked. The French fries were hard and dry. They were inedible. Will not be ordering again for a while. For almost $55.00 I'm not pleased. I pulled in the parking lot as I received the notice my order was ready. I do not usually complain at all but this was just too awful not to say something. read more

Farrar's Bistro - Cheeseburger with no cheese - American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington