Very cute restaurant Greeted upon entering…read more Staff was very friendly Food was great I had the half chicken and my husband had stroganoff We split the Cesar salad Everything was very fresh

Amazing atmosphere, service, food and cocktails. It's a hidden gem off the beaten path. We had an…read moreamazing time with our two children under three. Hard to find in a busy city.

My friend who has lived in the West End forever suggested we meet at this long-established hotel…read moreand lounge, located on English Bay. The place has been around since 1954 and you'll understand why it's withstood the test of time by the way you feel as you walk through the lounge and restaurant areas. Warm colors and wood paneling throughout invites you in and makes you want to make this establishment a regular stop to relax and enjoy a good meal and/or a cool drink. It wasn't too busy when I arrived (beat my friend who lives a few blocks away) so Dave (acted as both bartender and server) was friendly and gave us some great suggestions for edibles and I opted to I try the hotel's signature cocktail. When my friend arrived we ordered the Cauliflower Steak, which was so amazingly delicious I could have eaten another one easily. The Middle Eastern flavors were simply delightful at every mouthful. My friend ordered fish & chips, which he enjoyed immensely, especially the crispiness of the fries & fish. If you want to spend a relaxing afternoon in a lovely setting by English Bay, The Sylvia lounge & restaurant is the place to go!!

Good place for a dinner or appetizers. Excellent location with outdoor seating to be right across…read morefrom English Bay, lovely view of the water. Menu has a variety of options. My friend got several appetizers and creme brulee for her dinner which she raved about. The calamari was labeled as spicy but there was no spice at all, and I am really sensitive to heat. The garlic chili shrimp had no chili, but was really good. Happy waitress and servers eager to please. Reservations are available. Casual dining, family friendly and not pretentious at all.

Place was busy, and loud, on a Saturday afternoon, we sat at a table at the window with a great…read moreview of the foggy inlet and Morton Park. One waitress working the whole place made delivery feel a little slow, but we had our drinks within 5 minutes of order and food within 12. Fish and chips was really good, hot, crispy batter around moist tasty fish and the fries are skinny and crisp. All around a pleasant lunch after a chilly stroll.

This bar has great views of the english bay which is beautiful. Coming to the food and drinks the…read moreoptions are pretty limited and I wasnt very impressed with it. The service is good like that of a bar. Really wish they have more food and drinks options would love to enjoy it with that view

I went here the other night for a team dinner. The restaurant is located right on the water so it…read morehas beautiful views and was quaint with wood floors. They had a lot of beers on tap but I went for a sweet cider and it was delicious. For dinner I ordered the Cajun chicken which came with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted kale. The chicken was tender and came with a Cajun butter that added flavor and moisture. The mashed potatoes were especially tasty and the roasted kale was crisp, yet a little oil logged. Our waiter did a fantastic job of keeping our waters and drinks filled. We were here for several hours but had a great time and never felt like we were pushed out the door.

Great place, great atmosphere, lovely views! The service…read morewas really nice. I had the raspberry Moscow mule (so refreshing and tasty!), queso dip and pork carnitas tacos. Everything was delicious! We still had some queso dip left so I requested some more chips but unfortunately I wasn't warned that it was extra $. I believe it was only an extra $1-2 but was still surpised when I noticed it on the bill. Definitely recommend

I really enjoyed this spot. The interior has a charming vintage, retro feel that gives it a…read morenostalgic vibe, and the view adds an extra layer to the experience. The music was a bit louder than I prefer, but it didn't take away too much from the overall atmosphere. The food was solid--my favourites were definitely the burger and the charcuterie, both of which stood out. The Brussels sprouts were just okay in comparison. Service was decent, nothing over the top but perfectly fine. One of the highlights is their happy hour, which offers great value on both food and drinks. Overall, it's a place I'd happily return to.

Bayside Lounge is one of my go-to downtown spots for brunch, namely because of the great views of…read moreEnglish bay; its largely undiscovered status so it's easy to get a table; and good value. The vibe is 70s retro with harvest gold upholstery and smiley faces on the walls; the stellar feature is the view and plenty of windows to go around. There's a distinct "eau de bar" fragrance in the background. To note: because it functions largely as a bar, they don't serve brunch to kids under 19. I usually order the Healthy Hash whilst my partner likes skipping around the menu. The well-seasoned hash sports plenty of crisp veggies (zucchini, tomatoes--both fresh and sun-dried--and yams) topped with a couple of perfectly poached eggs. Today my partner ordered the Chorizo Avocado Benny, and while it wasn't one of his favourites, he'd order it again. The chorizo sausage was surprisingly bland however. Service was well-intentioned although a bit haphazard. Not our server's fault because he was the only one on duty whilst guests continued to stream in. Maybe the secret is already out...

Recommend a reservation. We waited in line for about 30 minutes on a busy Thursday evening. The…read moreservice was very good and food was better than expected for a very touristy place. You pay for the view and energy of eating on the boardwalk which is worth it. Very pleasant!

Delightful setting for a delightful meal. Even on a cloudy day it's great fun overlooking the beach…read morefrom the second story (street level) of this stylish location. We started with the crab and spinach dip, which was wonderfully creamy without being two rich. Then for entrees we have the ceviche--which was classically prepared with a nice hint of jalapeño to accompany the line--and the lettuce wraps. I particularly liked the couch of the peanuts and the kick of korean sauce in the wraps, and there was a half a head of iceberg lettuce to make wrapping easy. There's a nice cocktail list (excellent whiskey sour) and some interesting wines by the glass. Service was friendly.

We went here on a Saturday night and made a reservation on OpenTable. It was a bit strange that…read morewhen we called the restaurant, they claimed they can't accommodate us until 9:30pm, but OpenTable shows availability well before then - starting at 8pm, so it was a strange experience with the inconsistency. We sat indoors with the option to be seated outdoors with heated lamps but we didn't want to smell the smoke from people smoking outside. We ordered the Dark Spell Latte, Albedo Spritz, and Final Word. The Dark Spell Latte is like an espresso martini with chocolate syrup added, which is pretty solid. The Albedo Spritz is a red wine cocktail with hard liquor, and stood out to me as they had 5oz of alcohol so this was fairly strong, but I would imagine most of the ounces came from the wine itself. I liked the gold dusted blackberry. The Final Word is fruity and smoky, which I enjoyed, but not warrant a hefty price tag compared to the other drinks. Service is decent and in line with other restaurant bars. Overall, solid drinks at okay prices that I can see myself recommending this spot. Given the name, it would be great to see more alchemy themed cocktails or decor as what draws me as a frequent bar goer is themed and unique drinks.

We got the diavola pizza and it was amazing. Best crunch to the meat on the pizza which made it…read moreamazing to eat. We also got an old fashion and a whiskey sour and they were also delicious. You can the tell the owner takes great pride in this establishment as he was always making sure we were ok with our order. Beautiful inside and atmosphere was great. Hope to visit again soon. PS... we didn't take a pic of food bc we devoured it fast

Great vibe! If I lived closer, I'd be here all the time because both the cocktails and food are so…read morecraveable! The last drink I had when I dined at Noah's was the Eclipse -- pisco, charcoal, caradamom, yuzu, rosemary syrup, and angostura -- and I'm still thinking about it weeks later. Eclipse was airy and refreshing, but it also had depth. The uni pasta fills the void in my heart (and stomach!) that's been there since The Rise Eatery closed. Speaking of seafood, the oysters topped with ikura felt so precious. It's served with a shoyu vinaigrette that I definitely recommend adding a spoonful of. Adding to the decadence, the yuzu gorgonzola cream gnocchi...didn't really taste yuzu, but this was a very delicious gnocchi dish. Don't skip on dessert! The cardamom mochi donuts are perfection! Other notes: seats were comfy; service was swift and friendly.

We went here for a special occasion and did the omakase tasting. It was our first time doing…read moreomakase so we don't have any expectations. It didn't blow me away but overall it was really good. You get an insane amount of food. I don't know anyone who could finish the amount they served you so it's great value for only 100 CAD. The standouts for us were the Brussel sprouts, negitoro, and the scallop from the starters and the Gorgonzola gnocchi from the main. The best dessert was the cardamom mochi doughnuts. It is a small space so they only have one waitress. She is a very good job handling all the tables and they were all full when we were there. She was also super sweet and helped us with recommendations. They have a good happy hour here so if I go back it would probably be for happy hour or just ordering à la carte off the menu. I'm not sure I would do the omakase again and it looked like we were the only ones doing it the night we went.

During a recent visit to Stanley Park the last thing I expected to find was a brewery...but there…read moreit was! I thought it was a mirage at first, but I walked up and touched it so I knew it was real. And it was exactly what we needed after a not insignificant amount of walking around Vancouver (we were touristing) and it was lunch time. Stanley Park Brewing is larger inside than it appears outside. With its outdoor seating and multiple public and private dining rooms its footprint is roughly the size of Rhode Island. (ok, maybe not THAT big...but it is expansive). Stanley Park Brewing is located not far from the entrance to Stanley Park so the views and the surroundings were all very beautiful. A tall clump of trees over here, a some flowering bushes over there...just lush greenery in every direction...and tennis courts. The entire area was clean and well maintained. When we arrived we were told there would be about a 15 (US) minute wait, but that 15 (US) minutes turned into about 5, as we were seated almost immediately at a table adjacent to the bar. The weather was amazing that day (about 72° F) so all the doors and windows were open so there was plenty of fresh air and a nice breeze. Our server arrived with cold water (muchly needed!) and gave us the beer and food menus. Congo and I opted for a flight of beers and the Smokey Island pizza because the maple candied bacon bits, charred pineapple, and jalapeño caught my attention. (Relax, people, it was personal pan pizza size.) For my flight of four I chose: SunSetter Peach Wheat Ale, Waypoint Hazy Pale Ale, Parklandia Hazy IPA, and Noble Pilsner. Each was very good with its own unique tastes and flavour palettes. Our food orders took about 15 minutes to arrive and the food was hot and accurate. The Smokey Island pizza was *Chef's Kiss*, while the SunSetter Peach Wheat Ale from my flight was so good I had to get a pint as well. Our server (Jordan) who was also the bartender. Jordan was knowledgeable about the beers and was able to answer any questions about menu without having to consult someone else. He also suggested the Smokey Island pizza, and for that alone he and I can be good friends. The entire staff was constantly in motion, whether sitting new guests, handling drink refills, cleaning tables, or anything else. Great teamwork all around. What started as a chance visit turned into one of our favorite lunch stops in Vancouver. Congo and I thank you.

We stopped into Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant & Brewpub for a Saturday lunch. Good for a casual…read morelunch, the restaurant was large, airy, lots of natural light, and a clean, modern take on a lodge-like space. It felt relaxed, with a steady mix of parkgoers, small groups, and casual date lunches. Food-wise, I kept it simple with the chowder and a burger. Both were solid across the board without any major highs or lows. The chowder hit that comforting, creamy note you want at lunch, and the burger was satisfying and filling, the kind of plate that does the job after a walk around the park. Service was smooth and friendly throughout. It's a reliable option if you want a sit-down meal without leaving the park. Expect a menu centered on approachable comfort food and house beers.

Over charged me . Food was okay but wouldn't be back. Asked for the 12.99 deal charged me sixteen…read morethen gave me 4$ in quarters . No 10% off just NO THX

After seeing a local YouTuber eat some delicious looking food here, you know we had to add it to…read moreour list of places to try during our first visit to Canada. We were greeted by what I assume was the owner (as I also saw him featured prominently in the YouTube video) and took a seat at a table in this relatively small seating area. I kinda had an idea of what I wanted so I started to order.. that is, until the owner told me that he recommended something else on the menu instead. I'd be lying if I said this didn't catch me off guard a bit and even rubbed me the wrong a little, mostly because I had my mind set on what I wanted but I gave him the benefit of the doubt and accepted his recommendation. Again, I'll admit that I was a little pessimistic during the wait. I told my girlfriend that I hoped the Philly was as good as he thought it was because if not, I was going to be severely disappointed and my review would highlight that. I gotta say, great call from the gentleman. The Philly wasn't the most traditional I've ever had but it was a very yummy variation with nice textural differences that made it an abundantly enjoyable experience. The meat was cooked very well, the cheese was gooey, the fried onions gave it a great crunchy bite and that sauce was a scene stealer. All in all, what started off as a bit of an uncomfortable experience ended in one of our favorite dinner outings of our trip. The only extra detail that I'd like to share to the owner is to update his menu highlighting his personal recommendations so people lean towards those more. I like to take recommendations and ask for them consistently but maybe others wouldn't have appreciated it and could've taken it a bit out of context.