We tried a new restaurant (to us) in Surrey last night called Skye Avenue. It was such a lovely…read moreexperience. It is beautifully appointed It has nice high ceilings but there is still a warm welcoming feel. It's the staff. They are all so welcoming and treat you like they are genuinely happy to serve you. They have music playing but it is subtle, adds nicely to the ambiance and is not too loud. The food was very good. We got there before happy hour so we were able to order a couple of glasses of decent house wines for $6.00 a glass and shared an appetizer of crispy chicken lettuce bites. For entrees my husband had an 8 oz. prime rib special. It was so good. cooked as he had requested it. One of the better prime ribs that we've tasted and it was only $30.00 as a Sunday special. I had the lamb loin that was also very good. Service was also very good. Our server, Stella was so busy but she checked on us regularly to ensure that we were well taken care of. It is so nice when you go to a restaurant and it exceeds your expectations. This has the vibe of a fine dining restaurant with the décor, the muted background music, the service and the food. The prices are very reasonable for what they offer. We highly recommend and we'll be back.

Had brunch with friends. Service was good. Restaurant wasn't busy for 11:30am on Sunday. We all did…read morethe Mimosa flights $17, 3 5 oz with your choice of juice. I tried the Avocado Toast. Was very good. I wish there was more Burrata on it. So yummy.

I had come here a a few years ago with a few people. We were probably about 5 people…read more I really like the layout of the place. Very beautiful and clean. However, I wasn't a fan of the service. The staff were rude and we were forced to order an extra hookah that we didn't want (as one person wasn't gonna smoke) just because they had a rule that it was 1 hookah for every 2 people. Plus it wasn't exactly low cost either and the extra hookah we got wasn't that great.

The place is clean , hookah is good, Outdoor is available…read more Friendly staff Clean wash room

Drove a little over 7.5 hours (traffic sucked in Seattle) to get here. It was late and was looking…read morefor some food and we were told that the Mallard Lounge was still serving food, it was only 10pm. Located in the Fairmont Hotel, we heard live music playing and much to our surprised, it was coming from the Mallard Lounge. Was just one guy playing guitar/harmonica and singing. Wasn't too loud and was able to have a conversation without yelling. Server said we could sit anywhere so we sat in some comfy chairs and ordered some beers and a Chorizo Pizza. I'll admit, I'm boring when it comes to pizza. This pizza was good but it's something I typically wouldn't order. Do people really enjoy Arugula on their pizza?? Then again, I'm one of those who likes pineapple on pizza.

This place was packed when we arrived so it was a little tricky to find a place for our party of…read morefour, but we eventually snagged a couch, chairs, and table to relax and unwind with some food. The burger was good and so was the Egyptian lemonade. It's a very welcoming, cozy place and the service was excellent. Live music was starting up in the evening as well.

This place has become a go to spot for me when I want to hit up late night happy hour! The…read morebartender Jillian is super sweet and so personable every time I go in. The vibe is very moody and dark, a true classic jazz type lounge feel with dried flowers on every table and a cute little lamp to really give you the feeling of having your own little world at the table The drinks are phenomenal, they have a great variety and Jillian is not afraid of making something off menu for her regulars (pre tested drinks of course). My favorite so far has been the chocolate cherry martini

The food was great , ambience was perfect for the night. The service was great , Devon was very…read morewell prepared and knowledgeable with all the spirits . Very friendly place to wind down and relax! Will be coming back :)

I love Australian cafe's. The food is great, and the…read moreatmosphere is chic. Ruex delivered both of these things. The food had a twist of creativity in both the taste and the look, satisfying your palette and your camera. And just like in Australia, their coffee was good but super tiny. Our favorite dish was the peaches and cream hotcakes. Very refreshing. It also had some cream cheese, so it was sweet and savory. Their chicken on their waffle was very nice as well, but their waffle was a savory waffle. Which took away the pleasant combo of sweet and savory. But still very good. I would just order more friend chicken next time. well cooked, crispy pork belly too mmm. Price was decent as portions were generous. Service was friendly, and the food took a moderate food amount of time. We went at 2pm to eat brunch, so hoping that it wouldn't take longer during more peak hours. Parking is a bit of a hassle as it's underground parking. A bit of a trek to come to the restaurant, but I think that's the norm now in greater Vancouver area. Sadly the norm is also paid parking with no validation. But I won't dock off points for the restaurant for that Their menu rotates, so I would love to come back and try something new.

Beautiful space and well presented food. The menu has a…read moredecent selection and drinks were very good. I found the food slightly lacking flavour that I had hoped but could have been what I ordered. Servers were very efficient and friendly, half of the space is more of a cafe and take out ordering for coffee + pastries.

Just went to the bar for some drinks and listen to some live music. Had 3 different whiskey drinks…read more Bartender, wish I remembered his name, nice dude, recommended the Winters Calling. Love it. Then had a Whiskey Sour and finally The Grand Desire. Nothing came close to that Winters Calling though. Very unique drink. Also got to sit and listen to some of the most angelic voices I've heard in a long time. It was a nice, chill place where I could escape for a bit. Definite highlight on my trip from Seattle.

The Pacific Lounge is a great place to meet friends and coworkers near the heart of Victoria. The…read morelounge is replete with tons of cozy loungers and is illuminated as such that u may carry on discrete conversations while enjoying a beer or single malt. Despite the convenience of this being primarily a hotel bar, I would recommend this for locals seeking a waypoint as they make their way to the abundant local culture - be it the parliament building, bay, or BC museum.

Our family enjoyed the best meal we've had so far on our Vancouver trip at Kings Tap, and we're…read morealready planning to come back. First, we were seated quickly upon arrival, even though the restaurant looked busy for a Tuesday night. The servers were personable and genuinely kind, which set the tone for the rest of our dinner. The appetizers and drinks came out quickly, and both the chicken wings and calamari were some of the best we've ever had. Most calamari is served with tartar or marinara sauce, but their version came with a much more elevated yuzu sauce. Delicious! The mains were beautifully plated and tasted even better. The salmon had a light, balanced seasoning and was perfectly cooked, not dry at all. The steak and peri peri chicken were well seasoned as well, with a seared crust and moist interior. My daughter loved the pasta, too. For dessert, we ordered the Cloud 9, which was perfectly named. It was a banana cake drizzled with sauce and topped with ice cream, whipped cream, and fresh bananas. We're already planning what to order on our next visit because the menu had so many other items we definitely want to try. This was the best meal we've had in Vancouver, and we highly recommend it.

I've been to King Taps a handful of times now apart from having gone to the one in Toronto and I…read morewould say it's an elevated Cactus Club with a really pretty view. This is a great place for casual hang outs and quick dates. It's a bit far out in Lonsdale, but I would go out of my way for the views especially in the summer time! The servers are all really nice and they do a great job to communicating with each other to get customers in and up the stairs to their table. For this time, we came in with a group of 6 people and shared a bunch of appetizers and pizzas. I tried the new truffle pasta and although the meatballs were a bit salty, the pappardelle was yummy! King Taps is also quite well known for their delicious pizzas. I've tried a few pizzas in the past and they were quite good, but this time I tried the rotator pizza (vodka pie) and the mac daddy (big mac inspired pizza). The vodka pie was a bit too salty for me, but the mac daddy was interesting and refreshing to try! A lot of people in my group liked the vodka pie as it was something different as well. As always, you can't go wrong with truffle fries and brussels sprouts. I think I like King Taps a little more than Cactus Club as they have more of my preferred variety in the menu. You're not coming here for gourmet food, but you can definitely get solid bites and a solid time with loved ones. If I recall, their happy hour is also unbeatable - $7 cocktails, food starting at $7 and $5 beer/well highballs. King Taps is definitely a go to spot!

Got a little thirsty so decided to drop by at the lounge. I ordered the Fruit Shrub which consists…read moreof seasonal fruit, sugar, vinegar and soda. Very refreshing. Very courteous service and a lovely place to rest my feet after the museum.

We love coming here every time we come to the island. Which has been a few times a month these last…read moreseveral months! We love sitting on the couch by the fire or in the lounge by the windows overlooking the bay. I love the appetizers...especially the oysters and the lettuce wraps. They also have a couple of lively barrel aged beverages. They normally have a barrel aged Manhattan (The Manhattan project) and a barrel aged Sazerac. So good! The burger is great too. Juicy and delicious. Also the steak salad. Really good! Have a great time and tell them Tim sent ya! ;)