Absolutely, incredible place. The staff is so friendly and welcoming…read more A perk is this place is pet friendly Food and wine selection is beyond amazing The place is cute and very cozy

Came into Brian Carter Cellars for the first time after our other wine club recommended it. To say…read morewe were pleased is an understatement. The wine, the food, and the staff were all amazing. They got us as members on our first visit!

We visited Willful Wine on a sunny Saturday night as we hoped to catch the piano music many folks…read morewere raving about. The service was good. The cheese board is very basic. We're talking "Fred Meyer cheese counter" quality. Nothing bad, but just not great. The assortment of "dried fruit" was a small cup of dried cranberries. Meh. The real issue I have regarding our visit was the automatic 20% gratuity. I really hate this required tipping movement within the restaurant industry. I do wish they would just raise the prices and leave the tipping to me and my server to hash out. Sometimes the service isn't worth 20% of my bill. Really. Normally, there is a notice in Open Table or on the venue's website to alert of a required tipping policy. I saw neither prior to our arrival. In fact, I didn't notice any warning on the menu either but it was dark in the lounge and I may have missed the small print. I typically avoid restaurants requiring a service fee or mandatory 20% tip. This time they got me but I doubt we'll be back.

Willful Wine at The Grant House ended up giving us one of the sweetest date nights we've had in a…read morelong time and we didn't even order wine. The Grant House is the oldest residence on Officers Row, originally built in the mid-1800s as part of the Fort Vancouver military community. You can feel that history the moment you walk in! The tall windows, the creaking wood floors, the way the rooms still hold that old-world dignity. The house was originally built with logs but then replaced. But from the looks of it some was preserved from the inside, which you can get a sneak peek when walking out of the bathroom and back into the dining space. For drinks, I had their cider, my fiancé chose a zero-proof drink, and both were delicious. My cider was bright, fruity and crisp, and his drink tasted thoughtfully layered, not sugary or flat. For dinner, we ordered the Garlic Caesar Salad, Butternut squash tagliatelle and the Seared pork chop, and they all felt like autumn served on a plate. The pasta was velvety and comforting, and the pork chop had that perfect balance of sear and tenderness, a dish that makes you pause mid-conversation just to appreciate it. But what truly made the night unforgettable was Pam. She was an absolute delight, warm, present, and a talented host beyond measure. She played soft, romantic jazz piano through the evening, and at one point, my fiancé and I ended up sharing a slow, quiet dance right there in the dining room. The Grant House setting adds to the charm historic, softly lit, and easy to settle into. Pam made us feel completely taken care of from start to finish. So excited to come back for the holiday dinner.

I went to dinner on a Monday night with one of my girlfriends to celebrate my birthday and it was a…read morefantastic meal! Very low-key with very few people in the restaurant. Our food was outstanding! We ordered a brie that had a fabulous fig sauce on top and then also we ordered a burger. That was absolutely incredible! One of the best hamburgers I've ever eaten in my life! My dessert was a disappointment. The chocolate lava cake was really dense and hard and not at all like I think of as a lava cake. My friends crème brûlée seemed fine. I definitely want to go back.

We went on a double date here on a Saturday evening and were sat in the bar area. They have a…read morebeautiful and grand chandelier in there. They enjoy their hanging lights cause in the single bathroom in the bar, they have 4 lamps and I was like wow. Service was great! Very informative and attentive. We never needed to look for her. We went with her suggestion to share everything and that made the experience more fun. I loved the truffle mac and cheese, fried Brie cubes, and the scallop yakitori. The scallops are cute little guys and very tasty. All the skewers were delicious. I think next time I would skip the beef cheek poutine. The beef cheek was the best part and the other ingredients were just so so. Dessert? We got the chocolate pot de creme and chocolate lava cake. If you're just getting one, I'd recommend the chocolate lava cake. There are a lot of fun elements on the plate, great for sharing!

La bottega is an amazing option for Italian food in downtown Vancouver. The atmosphere is casual…read moreand because it's also a market the walls are lined with wine. Even going on a Monday night, it was packed with people, however, we were able to snag a table for two without a reservation right away. The service was attentive and helpful. I got the full portion of the smoked mushroom ravioli and I absolutely loved it. I appreciated that the portion was quite large because too often ordering ravioli means you barely get any pasta. The sauce was decadent, savory, smokey, and had a hint of sweetness, which pulled everything together.

Tuesday night is half price bottle night, which was a happy coincidence, as we happened in on a…read moreTuesday. The biggest draw for me was the favorable reviews about gluten free options. Our server was friendly and quick. She answered questions and described the specials. They have gluten free focaccia!!!! It was super yummy, but it was also served kinda cold. Worth it. We ordered the fresh catch, which was halibut with some potatoes and grilled asparagus. The accompanying sauces were delicious. The asparagus was good. The white potatoes though had been cooked previously and weren't reheated enough. They were described as new potatoes but were definitely large chunks of russets. They were hard to eat. So we didn't. We also had the Punta di Fesa which is a braised beef dish with mushrooms on polenta. The balsamic mushrooms and polenta were so flavorful and delicious. It was a good thing that my husband started with this dish (we traded halfway through and had plenty to eat!) because I would have eaten his share of the polenta too. The beef however was dry and not what I would have expected from a braised beef. When we were given a knife, we were told we probably wouldn't need it. We did. The service here was friendly and helpful. Our server was knowledgeable about gluten free needs and recommended a great bottle of wine that went well with our fish AND the beef (which is tricky...yummy Chianti AND half price!). It was pretty busy for a Tuesday night at 7. There were people that ended up waiting but not too long. There are shelves of Italian goods all around you. My husband said he felt like he was eating in a store. You kind of are, but it was still cozy. I plan to come back to try the gluten free pasta and maybe a lunch sandwich if they have solid gf options there. Also, the dessert menu looked great. We were just full.

First time having dinner here. It was absolutely fantastic! My wife and I both had the Pork Chop,…read morewhich was the best I've ever had anywhere anytime. It was cooked perfectly. He was seasoned perfectly. It came to the table hot nothing bad to say. I would recommend to anybody to come here if nothing else just for the pork chops. Just fantastic.

I've been to this location several times and had great experiences... today, however was different…read more Planned to have a few girlfriends meet me there after they opened around 11. The employee slammed one of their sandwich boards on the ground and said, "can I help you?" In a less than friendly tone. I let her know I was waiting on a few friends but would love to sit outside. (Mind you, we are talking a GIANT group of four maybe five) She rudely told me I "really should have a reservation." I apologized and told her we would go elsewhere. "No, it's fine, just make a reservation next time." I found her fellow employees just as rude. She seated me and told me to ask if we needed another chair because she "would be irritated if we moved one in the way." I purchased two bottles and waited for my girlfriends. We enjoyed one another's company and then left. If you appreciate a classy winery with professional employees, maybe go elsewhere.

Our visit was almost four weeks ago, shame on me, I don't recall exactly what I had that day but…read morelet me say this. The food was good; the service also, and the ambiance was, or is friendly, well done, without any disappointments. The others in the group were also pleased with All of the experience groups. Absolutely No problems with a return visit.

You can see my previous reviews and they've been great. Unfortunately not this time, this time…read morebeing Sunday November 30th about 6pm. I have 2 friends that have been reluctant on this place from previous "not good" experiences, and they came with me and it made me sad!! Anyway, our server was so blah (Katelyn H), our water glasses had lipstick marks, I asked her for new ones, she seemed to have forgotten or something so I asked the bartender (which is so sweet!) then our server heard me and grabbed glasses and handed them to me. She didn't check if they were clean, and they weren't, friends were too thirsty to wait and wiped off the lip marks with their napkin. She didn't even bother to ask if the glasses were clean, and also never asked us if we needed anymore drinks (we ordered cocktails). When food arrived, I had to walk up to her to ask for small plates, as she just walked away after delivery. The calzones were burnt on the bottom, and the marinara was 100000% canned tomato paste and was cold. Work on that marinara. Ambiance was as it always is, super chill and welcoming. She was the only server but she could have led with that and made it a comfortable setting. (Towards the end I saw the bartender delivering plates and drinks).

Perfect food and service for our first visit to Amaro's Table in Vancouver downtown…read more First of all...the service and friendliness of out server, Anne Marie was beyond great. Her awareness of timing and her general personality was the best. The food was incredible. Fromm the appetizer that were the Hush Puppies, and to the end with the fun and tasty donuts. But the lunch was the best part. I had the Fried Chicken and the meat was so tender and flavorful . A steak knife came with the plate, but the chicken could be cut with a fork. I will be back, and Amaro's Table delivered with food, service and the general vibe.

Went to a Book club meeting at the downtown location this morning and had a delightful experience!…read moreReally can't wait to go again. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries, as did every other member of my group! It was exceptional. I think they have something magical that they put on top of that fried chicken just sort of sweet and delicious. We also ordered the little donuts and they were fried delicious nuggets of yumminess. I definitely want to go back.

Still one of my favorite Coffee Spots with so much more than coffee. Cocktails with coffee,…read morebreakfast Sammie and lunch Sammie's are fantastic here. The staff is always in a great mood. This is a one stop shop and they get busy so be patient . I always enjoy chatting up the staff. I had their jalapeño poppin bagel that's like a jalapeño popper(the good ones not the frozen crap). Omg! if you love or like jalapeños you gotta try this bomb.com You can't go wrong coming here. Until next time which is going to be real soon!!!!! Like tomorrow;).

Stopped by Brewed while walking around Vancouver and overall it's a cute little neighborhood coffee…read morespot if you're looking for something quick and simple. The shop itself is definitely on the smaller side with only a few places to sit inside, so it feels more like an in-and-out coffee stop versus somewhere you're going to spend hours working or hanging out. They do serve lunch items along with pastries and coffee, and when I walked in there were a few locals standing around watching TV which gave it a casual neighborhood vibe. I ordered a large cold brew and a pecan bar from the pastry case. The cold brew was actually really good -- strong, smooth, and definitely woke me up. The pecan bar, though, wasn't my favorite. It tasted a little aged/stale and unfortunately didn't really hit the mark for me (especially when you grow up spoiled by homemade pecan bars ). Service was okay but not particularly warm or welcoming. More of a "take your order and keep it moving" type of atmosphere. Nothing rude, just not overly friendly either. All in all, still a decent little coffee stop if you're nearby and need caffeine, but with so many coffee shops in the area, I'm excited to continue exploring and see what else Vancouver has to offer