Whiskey Six BBQ had been on our radar for a while…read more When we arrived at opening, the restaurant was nicely decorated for the seasonal winter holiday making it feel cosy. We were told next time to make reservations if you're looking to eat in for lunch and/or dinner. Otherwise you might miss out of their fresh bbq brisket and ribs. If you're walking-in just FYI they have a limited menu. We were lucky to get a seat and also some brisket. And we also tried the smoke house burger. I wouldn't say it was the best BBQ nor what I was personally looking for. But for this local business making bbq every morning for locals and visitors a like. With bookings month in advance. With a good looking supply of spirits you'll surely have a good time. Would have love to try more items! Note to self (and you) check their social media for info and yummy photos and go make reservations!!

Phoned ahead to make a reservation for 3, we were told it was all good. Arrived on time and…read moreapparently they couldn't server 3. Said we had a reservation, his answer was "yes and no". Not sure what that was supposed to mean, but they wouldn't let us stay for dinner. Flew in from out of the country, makes me wonder if there were other reasons for not seating us.

Divey type hole in the wall pub on Hastings by Nanaimo…read more Parking is available on the side streets. Place is pretty low key. Place is pretty dated and has that vintage feel. The front windows open completely (as in it's a large square hole), which is actually pretty awesome during a summer evening. Staff were very friendly and chatty. I guess the claim to fame here is they do cocktails here, and pricing is pretty reasonable. Didn't try the food so can't comment. Looks like mostly sandwiches, and maybe 3-4 entrees. They have an in house lager that I think is brewed by Phillips. Pretty decent. My buddy was happy with his cocktail too. Pretty decent place to hang out and chill.

Went in Friday aft to try Happy Hour. Coasters were thrown…read moreon table then asked about order. Two beers and a burger. Burger was thrown on the table in a wrapper. No plate, no sides as shown in pictures. When time to pay, they had the largest tip menu showing no way to change. No impressed. Yes burger was good, but ???? I really did not feel welcomed...

5 stars for this revamped (new management + menu + staff), retro, tiki bar…read more I saw that they had their opening night this past weekend so I dragged a large group of my friends here to enjoy some tiki cocktails. We came in a little before 8 and there was no one there. I had to double check with the staff to make sure they were open. Lucky for us though since no one else was there we were able to get a table for a group of 9 right away. Our server Becca was awesome. She looked after us and made sure our drinks were always filled. We decided to get the punch bowl to share. I'm just going to say that we ended up ordering 3 of these bowls and I woke up the next morning with a Top 5 hangover. These tasted like juice and I just remember my glass never being empty. I also remember having a taste of their mojito, which was delicious. As the night went on the place began to fill up and by the time we left it was packed. A musician came in at some point in the evening and performed some island tunes, which added to the fun island tiki vibe. Overall, the Tiki Bar was a ton of fun and it was a Saturday well spent. I'm so happy that we could be part of their opening night. I'd love to come back to try some of their different cocktails soon.

This bar is SO FUN for a stop with friends while bar hopping along main. The drink options are…read moreendless but beware they are very strong. Every time I come here I try something new and I even hear they have a secret menu of drinks you can ask your server for. If I had to give one complaint- it is that this place is very busy. I wish they could expand or have another location given the demand to get in. Odds are slim on a weekend night with a group and no reservation. That being said, this is a must-try place in Vancouver.

We visited Bar Corso during happy hour. It was nice ambience and service was very good…read more What we ordered: Crostini - Wagyu(Wagyu tartar Smoked bone marrow emulsion, onion ash and pickles) Tonnato(Confit Albacone tunnel belly Fried capers) Stacciatella(house stracciatella, balsamic,Perl's and basil) Tapenade(olive, sun dried tomatoes, roasted pepper and Calabrian chill) Wagyu was the best. It was full of flavor and wagyu was tender. Great item. Tonnato was also good. Very solid item. I did not have stacciatella. Tapenade was sour side, with strong olive and roasted pepper flavors stand out. Vongole(savory clams, fermented Taragu mares chilli white wine and parsley, squid ink linguine) Highlight! Clam and Vongole sauce were very delicious! Squid ink linguine was also good. It was good to have sauce with bread. Bistecca(Babette steak, Amaro jus, garlic scapes, frisee and hazelnuts) This item was also very delicious. Medium rare steak was tender(a bit chewy) the garlic scapes, hazelnut and frisée combination was excellent. i really enjoyed having together with meat. Overall, I really liked this restaurant. I would like to visit late night next time.

What a lovely discovery. I had walked by this place a number of times and never stopped. Foolish…read moremistake! Four of us went for dinner and had the tasting menu. We weren't sure what to expect especially because the price was so reasonable. The food was absolutely delicious. Each course was innovative and delicious. The service was fantastic. Finn and our waitress both made it a memorable experience. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back. Highly recommend.

My friends and I go there on occasion, in the beginning it was good service and good food , it also…read morehad a nice ambiance and a little outdoor patio But the last few visits were horrible the food was so so , the service sucked the guy at the bar was very rude and unhelpful when parts of the menu were unreadable. Talk about a bad attitude, anyways being said I vowed never to go back there again . It's looking like a failing business, cause with a bad attitude will not go to far, when treating the clients like that. I also tell my clients about that place too. And I work in the area so I'm not giving anyone a positive feedback on this joint.

I had planned to come here specifically for their cheese fondue, which to this day is still up on…read moretheir website menu. When my friend and I arrived, we were told that they haven't served the fondue in over a year. The server did not at all seem concerned by this, and was not at all apologetic that we came all this way for a food no longer on their menu. She kept pushing the asiago cheese dip instead, as if it was the same thing. I find it very unprofessional to not have the menu updated in 1.5 years, and for staff to not care about it, especially after getting requests from customers to do so. I won't be going back.

We had the best time at Odd Society, and I am still smiling two days later. Initially perplexed,…read moresince our Uber dropped us off one block away, we had no idea where we were in the dark of the Canadian night. Surrounded by warehouses, did the driver want us to experience a "call of the wild?" However, Odd Society beckoned one block from the corner, and two seats were available at the strange bar. Strange because our view was blocked by a kind of ersatz plastic and wood wagon wheel blocking our view of the servers and bar. It was reminiscent of Utah's Zion Curtain. Later, I was told it was part of Odd Society's Covid protection and helped the bartenders stack things up. Okay, fine, but tear the damn things down. They're obnoxious. Odd Society creates an array of liquors made from ingredients sourced locally by law. It's required by their license. I tried almost all of them, and most were fantastic. Abby and Colin, our servers, were charming, fun, and educational, answering my questions, which became increasingly inane as the alcohol took effect. The distillery also mixes fantastic cocktails, and mine, named Midori, was friggen unbelievable. I had two of them along with my liquor tasting. My Midori was made with a special concoction called Portuguese Sweet Milk, or something like that. It was amazing. I want one for breakfast. The fun kept coming, and I didn't want to leave. Alas, we had reservations at Lunch Lady up the street. We should have stayed at Odd Society. Lunch Lady was a disappointment. Try Odd Society out as both a distillery and cocktail bar. You won't be disappointed about either one.

I have a friend who loves to drink so when he was back in town, I bookmarked this place to bring…read morehim to as I saw many great reviews and pictures. In summary, the place was ok, but noticed after the fact that we were overcharged for the drinks. It's a small space - about 3 high tables, one lower one, each seating 4 to maybe at most 5 people, plus a bar. I reserved a table for the 2 of us at 3:30 pm on a Sunday (earliest reservation they had as they open at 3 pm) and we were seated at 3 pm. They checked our vaccine passports and then seated us. Not long after we were seated, the remaining tables were all taken just after opening for 30 minutes so I would recommend reserving if you prefer tables over bar seating. The waitress brought over a drinks menu and food menu. The menu showed cocktails at $13. We chose our drinks and ordered, then the waitress came by with a second menu that she said was for Sunday only. She apologized and said she normally doesn't work Sunday's so she didn't know this promotional menu was available. This menu had some cocktails on promotion that I would have not minded to try, but I had already received my cocktail. Oh well. I had the Violet and Claire, which looked great and tasted pretty good for the first half. However by the second half of the drink, it started to taste too sweet. It was not bad for a cocktail, overall. My friend said the Smoke Between the Sheets cocktail was alright as well. We got our bills quickly as we had a second place to visit afterwards. After paying, I snapped a picture of the bill at the time but did not notice until I got home that to my surprise, each cocktail was listed on the bill at $14.95. I recalled their physical menu saying $13, and verified this with their menu online. Unfortunately, I did not notice the discrepancy until I was home, otherwise I would have mentioned something. Note that our visit was at the end of November 2021, and at the time I'm writing this review (December 26, 2021), their online menu still has cocktail prices at $13. So, I am not sure if this was a one time mistake when we paid, or if they have just forgotten to update their menu? Either way, this was disappointing. Because of the entire experience I probably won't visit again, especially with all the other options Vancouver has for cocktails.

Decent spot for Italian food in the Brentwood/solo district area. We made an online reservation…read moreeasily for two people. The restaurant is nice and has a good ambiance. We got a pizza to share and a pasta each. I must say the pizza was good and had a nice texture. The bolognese was just okay - not very flavorful or memorable. The restaurant got quite busy around 730pm so it was hard to flag down the server for the bill, but otherwise he was very nice and provided good recommendations.

Claudio's ls located at 103-4402 Skyline Drive,Burnaby,BC…read more This was our first time visiting Claudio's, and it was a very pleasant experience. The restaurant looks clean, comfortable, which made me feel relaxed as soon as I walked in. The food was very good and easy to enjoy, even we are not familiar with Italian food. The dishes were well presented and looked fresh. The pasta was cooked nicely, not too soft, and the sauce had a rich and comforting taste. The flavors were balanced and not too heavy, which made the meal enjoyable from start to finish. The service was friendly and attentive. The staff were polite, patient, and helpful when explaining the menu. They made sure everything was okay and did not rush us, which made the dining experience even better. Overall, Claudio's is a great place for a casual meal or a nice dinner with friends or family. It is a good choice if you want to try Italian food in a comfortable and welcoming environment. I would be happy to come back again.

Great chill vibe. Creative tasty cocktails. A lot of personality in the decor. I'd definitely come…read moreback. Patio. Seat yourself. Order at the bar. I wanna try the happy hour too. Looks like it's dog friendly.

I love any place that can serve me a briny, savory cocktail; I got the "midnight diner" and it was…read moreexactly what I wanted. The seating is really fun and cozy too! It does get a bit loud when busy

Was recommended to try this izakaya bar from a friend and it was quite an experience!…read more The vibe inside felt like retro Japan, with various anime and Japanese inspired artwork. They also had a TV playing episodes of Naruto which was a throwback to my childhood, but in a very classy way.  The service overall was also fantastic. They were all very friendly, and were able to answer our questions related to the menu, providing recommendations based on what we liked for both drinks and food, but honestly, given the quality of everything we ordered, any item on their menu would hit the spot.  We ordered the Tonka, Kuri, Mango and Ume. Of the four we thought the Kuri and Ume were the most delicious, with the Kuri tasting the most unique. For food, we ordered the BGB King Salmon, Prawn Toast, Red Crab, Hamachi Tartare and the Ice Cream Sando. Each item was meticulously prepared. Our favourite was the Red Crab, as the blend of crab, tamago salad, truffle, on a toasted piece of milk bread, was fantastic, our favourite bite of the night. The hamachi tartare was my second favourite, as each delicious bite was complimented by the fried noodles on the side. We had a fantastic experience overall. Great service, food, and vibes inside. Seating did feel a bit cramped however nothing out of the ordinary for an izakaya. Would 100% return to try the other cocktails on their menu and eat another bite of the Red Crab. Side note, the audio in the washroom was a pleasant surprise!

5/5 service, vibes, novelty. food was alright…read more Nomo nomo is a super fun spot for when you're feeling shareables and having drinks! Lively atmosphere and cute colourful decor no matter which angle you look. Service is wonderful, drinks are unique, and the bartenders put lots of care in their prep. Unfortunately, the food was pretty average imo maybe we didn't get the right items. *Hamachi tartare was cool! 4/5 *Prawn toast tasted like a costco hotdog to me T-T maybe that was the goal... I was not a fan but my friend REALLY liked it *Wagyu sliders, fun concept but didn't seem so different from a regular burg As a non-drinker I'm not compelled to return, but worth a try!

I came here because they were ranked 7th in North America's best bars in the World's 50 Best, and…read morethey were deserving of the title! They're located in Chinatown and I love that they lean into the Asian theme with the apothecary and medicinal themed drinks. The service is super friendly and the ambiance is intimate but lively. All the cocktails we had here were amazing! I don't like martinis but I decided to try one again here, since I figured that if I don't like this one, I won't like any martini. The Forager's Martini was actually super refreshing. It was ice cold in a carafe and I felt that it was more of a 50/50 martini. It was botanical forward and had a lot of complexity. I still prefer other cocktails but it definitely changed my mind on martinis. Another stand out to me was the Gimme S'more. It was a seasonal drink so they might not have it when you go, but it tasted just like a mix of s'mores and champurrado (Mexican hot chocolate). The drink had the pumpernickel toasty flavors of rye, and mixed with the cocoa, amaro, and cayenne gave it complexity and a hint of spice at the back of the palate. The graham cracker foam on top added the s'mores vibe since it tasted exactly like a graham cracker. Another non-seasonal drink I really liked was the Fantasy Island. It kinda reminded me of a cosmopolitan with its tart fruit forward flavors. The strawberry, rhubarb, and pomegranate worked together to make a perfect sweet and sour balance. The egg white added structure and a foam to the drink which I really enjoyed and contributed to the velvety mouthfeel.

It had been so long since I went to Keefer bar! We went on a Friday evening and got a spot on their…read morepatio for 10 people right away. Their patio is so perfect for the summer! The servers were amazing, there were people coming in and out from our table but they maintained the bills perfectly. They also kept checking in on us to make sure we were good. My favourite thing here was their tequila shots flight which were sooo smooth!!