It's very obvious to me why this could be considered one of the premiere dining experiences in Canada, it's just a 5-star night from beginning to end. Menu probably changes enough that it doesn't have sense to recommend any particular dish, but I think I can say with confidence that you won't be disappointed. read more

#900 goes out to my latest obsession: Published on Main. My gal pal and I have a monthly date night and our latest pick was Published. From start to finish our whole time here was a wonderful experience. From the modern and chic decor to the beautiful digital menus, to the friendly service, and to the elegantly plated dishes, Published is nothing short of 5 stars for me. Our server Claudia was wonderful. She made sure we were well taken care of the entire night. We started out with an old fashioned to drink each and then proceeded to order the following dishes: Bison tartare: The house made malt crackers made this for me. Oh, and the pickled mustard seed. We devoured this. Agnalotti: Stuffed with herb cheese, paired with farmer's sausage and coated in a butter dill sauce. Drooooooool. This was my favourite dish hands down (although, everything was still absolutely delicious). Bee pollen milk buns: Oh my gosh, this melted in my mouth so perfectly. The butter dill that this came with was the perfect pairing. I've never been such a big fan of milk buns before, but let me tell you these milk buns are a game changer. Chicories: Two words: shaved gouda. Also apples and fried bread. Three things I never knew I needed in a salad. This was a close second to being my favourite dish. I could eat a bucket of this dish and still want more. Chocolate tarte: Filled with a buckthorn custard and served with a buckthorn sorbet on the side, this dish pleasantly surprised me. It was light, not too sweet, and hit the spot perfectly. Also this was topped with edible gold dust, so if that's not reason enough for you to get it, then I don't know what is. Pumpkin dessert: This treat was pumpkin on pumpkin on pumpkin. A pumpkin cake topped with pumpkin sorbet and a pumpkin miso sauce. I'm not usually the biggest fan of pumpkin, but this was absolutely delightful. All in all, I loved my experience at Published. The food was top tier and I'm still dreaming about that agnalotti. I can't wait to come back to try their brunch in the very near future. Parking is plentiful in the side streets. I'd recommend making a reservation well in advance since Covid has the restaurant accepting less tables for lower capacity. Thank you for the wonderful dinner, Published! read more

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Wow!! This restaurant was a terrific experience. It's super lowkey and not pretentious at all despite it being rated as the #1 restaurant in Canada. It's so easy to miss this restaurant as the exterior is basically all black. The service was great and our waiter was super attentive and made amazing recommendations. To start off the night we had the chicken liver which was absolutely phenomenal sandwiched between spekulatius cookies. If you're not a ginger lover though, I could see how this pairing might throw you off. The chicken liver itself is great too but since it is a mousse, the flavour is not as rich as I would've expected. Afterwards we had the aebleskiver which are these stuffed donuts. These I kind of regretted ordering because although the donuts were so soft, it was nothing special and wasted a lot of stomach space! For the mains we had the chanterelle cappelletti, Fraser valley duck and a squid salad which was the special of the night. The chanterelle cappelletti was PHENOMENAL! I have no idea what was inside the cappelletti except that it literally just melted in your mouth after one bite. The kimchi butter sauce really just tied it all together as well surprisingly. The duck was beautifully cooked and tender. Now onto the dessert which was like a panna cotta with fresh strawberries and strawberry sorbet with some buttermilk biscuit. It might've been the best dessert I've ever had anywhere in my life. Yes, it was that good! I feel like since this restaurant is so highly rated I had extremely high expectations which made me feel extremely picky about everything. Would I say it's the best restaurant in Canada? I'm not sure, but without its label, I would've been blown away by the restaurant and that's why I still think it deserves a 5/5. read more

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This was better than I could ever have expected. Better than multiple 3-star Michelin restaurants I've been to. The reaction to each dish was "oh, that's the best dish". The restaurant isn't pretentious, it's just REALLY, REALLY good. I love that it was suggested to order food family style. Our amazing waitress (I think it was Lillian) picked the dishes for us as we couldn't make decision and she did a phenomenal job. The service was impeccable with the food and drink coming out at the exact right time and , the head sommelier, bartender, and fortified. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. read more

2 of the best cocktails I've had. Intricate flavors, and not huge. Amazing meals - don't miss the carrots or scallops if they're on the menu. Lovely friendly personable service. I came here randomly because the restaurant I wanted to go to was full. I walked in with an air of settling for less than I wanted, and I walked out blown away. Will be back! read more

Published on Main is situated in Vancouver's "up-and-coming" neighborhood, which will definitely be much busier once the Broadway subway extension has been completed. Honestly, you wouldn't expect such a beautiful and modern restaurant to be located in an area with so many old buildings, so Published truly impresses. The ambience, decor, furniture, plants and tableware were all spot on. Their staff were also very friendly and professional. Even though the restaurant is pretty much perpetually busy, their kitchen is very efficient and food comes out surprisingly quick. The crowd favourite was the beets & burrata, with the smoked steelhead being a close second (both 5/5). The other dishes were great as well (4-4.5/5) and I would definitely come back to try the rest of their extensive menu. read more

Highly recommended !!!! There just so many super nice dishes to try from , if it's your first time i highly recommend pre ordering tasting menu , so you get to try more delicious courses. Best part of their menu is that they all have pictures . Best dishes : Wagyu carpaccio - this is one of the best carpaccio I ever had ! Its an explosion of flavour in your mouth the miso is agreat extra touch. Roasted squash- the koji butter offer an extra touch , it balances perfectly with the sweetness of the butter squash, such an amazing dish. Bee pollen milk bun- sooooo good , just soooo good . Duck breast-highly recommended. Aerated hay custard - super delicious try worthy read more

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Came here on 2020 NYE to try their 10 course tasting menu for $200 per person. I left feeling SO FULL I almost died. Overall, it was very worth it as the mains were all very filling and rich. We tried: snack course - liver toast, candied steelhead, bison tartare, clam motoyaki, chip & dip Healing broth Dungeness crab Foie gras & ham hock Sablefish Agnolotti Beef Dessert hay Chocolate cake Some of these items might be a little different from the regular menu. My favourite was the sablefish! Read my full review on my blog: https://sincerelyloewe.com/published-on-main-2020-new-years-eve-tasting-menu/ read more

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We celebrated Valentine's this year at Published with this being our second time here! Published was named #1 restaurant in Canada and received a Michelin star since our last visit. Once again, we had a great dining experience. The dishes came out at reasonable intervals, the service was attentive, the ambiance was lively, and the food all tasted amazing! Our order: Chips and Dip - A must order whenever you visit published. Homemade chips served with sour cream and onion dip with smoked fish. Hiramasa - A cured white fish with white beet gomae. Very interesting take on carpaccio. Wasn't my favorite, but it was worth a try if you enjoy raw fish. Bison Tartare - Very rich and flavorful bison heart tartare with elderflower dressing and malted barley crackers. I found this dish a bit too rich and slightly heavy-handed with the mustard, which detracted from the bison. If you order this with the chip and dip, I'd recommend saving some chips to even out the flavors. Roasted Squid - The roasted squid was a great addition to our order. Served with a spicy bacon vinaigrette and Alabama white sauce. It was both rich in flavor and unique. However, some remarks would be that the spicy bacon + vinaigrette were quite strong in flavor and made the aromatic squid lose its shine in this dish. Crispy Duck Confit - One of the most well designed duck dishes I've had in a while. Though the dish is served with an interesting combination of ingredients (steel cut oats, hedgehog mushroom, and sunchoke), the flavors seemed to flow very seamlessly and create a unique experience on your palette. The ingredients, along with the duck, created different textures that complimented the dish. I highly recommend this dish. German Butter Potato Agnolotti - Similar to the duck, I rated this dish very highly and would recommend it to anyone who visits this restaurant. The potato agnolotti served with farmers sausage and a dill beure blank sauce created both a unique flavor profile and a unique combination of textures. The soft potato filled pasta with the crispy and chewy sausage tasted amazing together. I believe the dish was also served with a small piece of pickled daikon on top, where its acidity helped cut the richness of the dish. Hay - The first time we visited this restaurant, we weren't adventurous enough to give the hay a try. This is an aerated hay custard with green apple and chamomile, and honestly, the "hay" made us a bit nervous. This time, we bit the bullet and gave it a try and were genuinely surprised at how good it was. The soft, fluffy custard was a perfect end to the meal. However, the dessert hides a few larger pieces of green apple underneath. Though appealing to some, I found the flavor quite strong, relative to the custard, and the mouth feel was very contrasting. Despite this, it was a unique dessert, and 100% would recommend it. read more

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I've been waiting to try Published on Main for awhile as they have unique dishes and use ingredients from local farms and producers. The restaurant itself is modern and sleek and the decor was stylish with attention to detail, just like all the dishes. Our server was friendly and helpful explaining the dishes and helped create a yummy custom cocktail for me which included strawberries, lime, pineapple and bitters. They provide sanitizer on the table, which was a nice touch during Covid-times. Each dish is meant to be shared and we ordered a total of 6 dishes and a dessert, which is plenty for 2 people. 1) Bee pollen milk buns: so soft and fluffy and came with a delicious whipped butter 2) Chips and dip: housemade crispy chips with a smoky fish and sour cream and onion dip that was addicting! 3) Bone marrow croquette: crunchy on the outside and the filling was delicious especially with the truffle emulsion 4) Agnolotti: great texture for the agnolotti and the sausage was a great addition to the dish. 5) Deep fried cauliflower: lightly fried and flavored with spices. A bit salty, but I like salty 6) Pork schnitzel: large portion, pork was a bit tough (lean) so it tasted a bit on the dry side. Came with a tangy sauce, pickles and chanterelles 7) Chocolate: interesting combination of flavours but I didn't enjoy the buckthorn curd as much Loved that the dishes were presented beautifully. Their menu changes often so I'd definitely come back to try their new creations. read more

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Very different flavours and combinations in many small plates. Not so sure I would say it's the best restaurant in Canada but very fun and good food. We had many things for four people. It was my 60 birthday and we made the reservation before they won best in Canada. Now u can't get in for 3 or more months..We had the milk buns, wagyu carpaccio, seared yellowfin, rhubarb BurrAta, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, side stripe prawns, mussels, scallops, sockeye salmon, fried chicken and strip loin. All the sauces and flavours were excellent. We also had the rhubarb crumble and the chocolate terrine for dessert. The service was excellent! They go above and beyond to be attentive and explain every dish. read more

So glad I got to finally come here! They're lucky to have a small patio section around the side which was great due to Covid restrictions. Everything was freshly made and the portions were not exceedingly large-they were just right! (The complimentary sparkling water was a nice touch too). All the food was delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. The fried chicken sandwich was to die for! Once things open up a bit more I'd love to come back and try their full menu! I'm happy doing my part and supporting these restaurants during these hard times! Definitely try out published if you haven't :) read more

Published on Main - Cauliflower, fried chicken sandwich, down low schnitzel sandwich - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The food here is amazing, and is creative and inspiring. The ambiance is cozy and modern, and the service was astounding! read more

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Impressed by the pretty presentation and delicious flavour pairings! We tried the following dishes: * Duck with spaetzle and creamed kale ($39 / FIVE STARS) - This was our favourite dish of the night! Good portion of tender duck and the spaetzle with creamed kale was amazing. The sauce was so delicious, it made the dish! * Duck wings ($16 / TWO STARS) - This was my least favourite dish of the night. The flavour was delicious but the wings were overcooked. It also only came with three wings which was awkward for sharing between two people. I was expecting more from this dish since our server recommended it and mentioned that it was a favourite. Unfortunately, it just fell flat. * Published pate with pickles and preserves ($11 / FOUR STARS) - Explosions of different flavours and textures. The pate was delicious - not overly gamey. * Salsify with chicken drippings ($16 / THREE STARS) - I'm not sure if I've ever tried salsify before this, however I really enjoyed it! Salsify seemed like a cross between potato and turnip. I just wished there was more on the plate! Portion seemed to be off for this $16 dish. They also have a great selection of cocktails. I really wanted to try the L'Etranger (with pear), unfortunately it was unavailable that day. I tried the Karen and Yukon River Rush instead - I enjoyed the Yukon more! Friendly service, I'd be interested in coming back to try the other menu items. read more

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Stopped in for a quick drink before heading downtown for my birthday dinner. Lovely ambiance and modern decor punctuated by a publishing theme. The bar was mostly empty around 5:45 making for quick and attentive service from the bartender. She recommended and I ordered the Bramble since Tequila is my go to hard liquor (on rare occasions when not drinking red wine). I was nervous at first as it looked foofie with the ornate glass, color and crushed ice ("Oh no... I don't want to relive my 21st bday...) but upon tasting it was surprisingly refreshing and reminiscent of an adult slushee. The metal straw even complimented the experience because it kept it ice cold until the last sip. Watch out for brain freeze! Looking forward to returning soon to try more drink and food options. read more

Published on Main - Birthday drinks at the bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Had a great dinner here the other night. Interior of the restaurant is beautiful. Loved the finishes, the colours, and all the plants! Design style is right in the middle between modern and classic, they did a great job. Pus had a very nice atmosphere, good vibe, good music, and not too loud. As for the food, we had: -Egg dish (served with herbs plus fried 'funnel cake' on top) - good flavours but a tiny portion (single egg) for the price ($15) -Agnolotti with farmers sausage - very tasty sausage, tasted like good quality ingredients -Aebleskiver- our favourite dish! Picture a savoury but slightly sweet pastry, stuffed with herbs and served with a green sauce. Order of 3. -Kale salad with squash - huge portion for $15. When it came to the table it was a little too cold (cold spaghetti squash is slimy!) but once warmed up to room temperature was really enjoyable -Pickerel - nicely cooked fish served with small potatoes in broth Overall we enjoyed all the dishes we chose! Lots of variety on the menu. Only comment on meal was that, as mentioned, the prices for portion sizes were all over the map. In terms of service, I was a little disappointed. In particular, when we asked about wine our server seemed a little nervous and wasn't able to provide too much info. We ordered a Sauvingon Blanc from Sancerre but I was somewhat disappointed - it was lighter than a typical Sancerre and it wasn't what I was expecting. The sommelier came to open the wine and serve it to us, I wondered why he hadn't come over originally when we told our server we were interested in ordering a bottle. The rest of the service was okay but I would have liked a fresh plate partway through the dinner and a little more attention from server - at these prices the service should be excellent. Overall a great visit though and will definitely come back here! This spot is a nice addition to Main Street! read more

Date: Tuesday, 4 October 2022 Time: Dinner Category: Fusion Food Number of person: 4 Price: $390(incl. tax + gratuity); $97.5pp ($$$$) Rating: 7.8/10 Introduction: Published on main won the best restaurant in the whole Canada. It serves a mixture of fusion food originating from different region of the world. The food that the restaurant served were very innovative, and the ambiance of the restaurant is very lovely indeed. Nonetheless, the place is more like a bar concept instead of focusin on the food. I personally dislike the concept, and I think the owner and the chef can focus on making the restaurant to be a food focus rather than drinks. The review goes from top to bottom with the left to the right with the photos. Dinner: - Bee Pollen Milk Buns ($9): The japanese milk style milk buns with bee pollen and whipped butter was just okay. I wish the dill was cut and spread through the butter so that all the butter can get it. The milk bun needed a little bit soffer to get to the climax. (3/5) - Aebleskiver ($18): Three savory danish donuts stuffed with stewer herbs and served a top a fresh herb emulsion was amazing. This is superb. The mixture of everything inside just blended perfectly. This is beyond perfection. (5/5) - Venison Crudo ($30): The venison with fermented blueberry, malted barley with a turbo dressing was amazing. When you eat this, you have to make sure that you eat them altogether from the bluebbery, the barley and the venison. (4/5) - Chicken Liver ($21): The chicken liver mousse with spekulatius cookie, wild rose and preserved rose hip was interesting to taste. This is a very original and innovative concept. This is definitely something you should not miss. (4/5) - Octopus ($28): The miso glazed octopus with crispy broccoli and spicy romesco sauce was the star food. This is something you should totally get any night. It was very sublime and one with another blends perfectly. This is literally beyond perfection. (5/5) - Chicories ($22): The chicories with a ryseso dressing, physalis and mimolette cheese was a pure garbage. Nothing in this food actually blends together. It was bland and was pure bizarre. I highly recommend to avoid this. Presentation looks like garbage as well. (1/5) - Chanterelle Cappelletti ($32): The cappelletti with chanterelles, tomatoes, corn and a kimchi butter sauce was okay. The cappelleti was made al dente and have great fillings. But the sauce and the others made it to be a disaster. I highly recommend changing the sauce to a more creamy based because cappelleti is usually served with more saturated base. (3/5) - Fraser Valley Duck ($55): The fraser valley duck breast with chanterelles and a crispy corn masa cake was really good. Sadly, it would be perfect if the skin is crispier. The corn masa cake blends with the duck perfectly. (4/5) - Roasted Lamb ($51): The roasted lamb with butnt eggplant, labneh and a braised lamb neck caponata was very fishy. A proper cleaned cooked lamb would smell better but this did not pass the test. The lamb was just a mistake to order. (2/5) Dessert: - Elderflower ($12): The ciderflower mousse with yogurt sorbet and lemon verbena was the best compared with all of them. It was the least presentable, but it was definitely the best. This is literally the definition of the perfect dessert that cleanse your mouth. (5/5) - Chocolate ($12): The valrhona manjari chocolate panna cotta with peanut butter semifreddo and banana sorbet was innovative. The texture goes from hard to soft. And they all blends very well in the mouth. (4/5) - Coffee ($12): The coffee mousse with caramelia, toffee discs and a malter barley crumble was the most presentable as you can see, and it was quite good too although not thr best. (4/5) Conclusion: Published on main was very much overrated. The best restaurants in Canada? I do not think so. The best restaurants in Vancouver? Its not even close. With a pure respect, Published on Main needs a lot to learn to get better. The food was very innovative and presented very well, but a lot of the food needed a lot of learning to be better. I hope the chefs can take this recommendation and be better in the future because its a long way to go for Published on Main to be the best in Vancouver. There are a lot better restaurants in Vancouver in my opinion. Published on Main is good because it is very innovative combining different cuisines from all over the world, but this needs a lot of skills to perfect it. Cheers! I am looking forward to you guys getting better in the future. read more

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Excellent drinks, wonderful location, ambiance and staff. Try it next time you're on Main.

This restaurant is overrated in my opinion. It received a Michelin star which bewildered me. The portions were small and very pricey. The service was not great either and I think people would expect consistently great food if a restaurant received such high accolades. Take for example the deconstructed raspberry cheesecake I had. It was overpriced and barely covered the dish. I went to this restaurant with my friends & we were all deeply disappointed. I would spend my money elsewhere. read more

We wanted to try something new and we stumbled across published. The ambience was perfect, not to loud and the lighting was perfect, it set the tone for the night. Our server Mimi she was excellent she was very knowledgeable and good with recommendations. To start we ordered the potato croquette with bacon, cheese, scallion and a sour cream dip it was amazing, and the agnolotti stuffed with fresh cheese served with farmers sausage. The agnolotti was cooked perfectly and the lemony sauce with it was superb! It gives it a fresh little kick which was awesome! For dinner it was pork schnitzel with cabbage, beer mustard and pickles. The pork schnitzel was crispy and moist, the sauce with it was excellent. Just one thing we found that the cabbage was a slightly on the salty side but over all still a great dish! The second entree that we order was slow roasted aged duck breast, braised red cabbage roll, creamed kale and mustard pretzel spätzle. OMG it was heavenly!! The duck was cooked perfectly, and I'm not really a cream kale person but they made it so delicious! The sauce pairing with the dish was impeccable! Definitely will be coming back! read more

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I heard about this new restaurant opening up on main from a few friends and they had good things to say about it. I always like to try restaurants out on my own to form my own opinion. Walking in I loved the decor and ambiance, great for date night or for a drink. However the food was a disappointment. The duck wings WAY TOO PEPPERY the beet salad was TOO VINEGARY the lamb neck TOO SALTY and just was so so. The caliber of food was less then disappointing I was hoping it would've been much better. I didn't try their drinks but seems like they have some good cocktail selections there. read more

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One of the greatest food experiences in a long while. Every dish was amazing; lovely to look at, delicious and unexpected in its flavor profiles. Everything at peak freshness. Really wonderful staff who made great suggestions on courses and pairings. While expensive, I actually found it to be of good value. Could not recommend it more. read more

Amazing environment, service was mixed feelings. Some people were extremely nice and some were snotty and weird. The lady who took me in didn't even let us talk, cut us off and wouldn't even look at us. One person didn't ruin our experience tho, the rest was good. Food was mixed feelings too we ordered 6 dishes and only one was a miss read more

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A trendy place, but definitely pricey. Cocktails start around $18 and are well crafted and creative. There is a small beer selection, but all of them are local so props for supporting other small businesses. In terms of the food, expect an eclectic selection of dishes inspired by all sorts of regions. Some of them are fancier twists on more homey dishes. Mains range from $40-50. The menu is family style. Of the small plates, the cheapest was the chips and smoked fish dip for $8, while most of the small plates landed around $18. The portions are not the biggest, so while the chips are a good value the other plates and mains are overpriced for Vancouver. The desserts were generously portioned and super original. Standout dishes were the chips and dip, the chicken fried maitake, and the hay custard (like a super airy meringue with granita). The space is very cold and drafty and very dark -- wear a sweater. It's definitely a hipster vibe here. The youthful restaurant interior design blends into the background. read more

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Warning: After a significant investment and waste of time and money to try the full tasting menu, small add-ons, and the all drinks pairing in the first seating, my party left the restaurant not feeling as well as we would expect after such a highly rated restaurant meal. Now it is post midnight the same night, and we both have bad stomach issues. It started with terrible stomach cramps, and for me, it turned into violent diarrhea and very straining projectile vomiting. I'm not sure what happened, but I'm sure we do not intend to return there. Service was good, although there were a few delays in food and beverage service not always well coordinated. Beverage pairings did not reflect a top-tier restaurant and did not always pair well. It's interesting and revealing how they used the lower cost Dessai 45 sake, vs a preferable 39 or 23 that is common in local stores and better Japanese restaurants in the city One goes out to eat and drink better, not lower, quality than what you would have at home. They seemed to aim for cheap and different, as a cash or profit grab vs. keeping integrity with top quality. There is way too much experimentation in a bad way on the all drink pariing menu. I'm not sure if it was the food, drink, or mix of both that made us so sick. The atmosphere was nice enough, too, but the violent sickness is unacceptable. Our party had different simple typical lunch meals earlier in the day at home, and we are very convinced that something at the restaurant resulted in our stomach issues tonight. I also criticize that they refuse to tailor their tasting menu to dietary restrictions, and that is bad customer care and ridiculous. One and DONE. Among the top restaurants in Canada? My current stomach and toilet conditions suggest otherwise. My stomach had to reject and vacate its contents urgently through all exit points. I need to stop writing as I feel another round of purge is still brewing in my stomach. When we left the restaurant, there was a giant cloud of pot smoke outside the front door. Maybe that's what, whoever rated this restaurant with a Michelin Star was smoking. Then again, Michelin stars don't seem to be a good indicator of where to dine anymore, especially in Vancouver. read more

Scallop: couldn't believe it was scallop as it tasted nothing like it, super strange but in a delicious way Broccoli Fritter: sauce is key Squid: flavourful but a little salty Hamachi Crudo: refreshing and umami, the best one Lamb: good per my friends ( I don't eat meat so didn't try it, smelled good though) Steelhead: another must-have Hey: something so creative that I can't even describe it; That airy texture is full of surprise! Must-have read more

Published on Main - Hey - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We went for a night cap. The bartenders were friendly, helpful, and very attentive. It's a beautiful new restaurant- crowded but not loud. Both our drinks were amazing! My husband ordered the Lucy Anne which was outstanding! Worth the hefty price. Mine was a custom drink made based on a lemon drop. Also delicious. We would definitely recommend this lovely restaurant. Perfect for date night or a special occasion. read more

We met friends in Vancouver to, in part, celebrate our 40th anniversary and a 70th birthday. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm wishes and as we were led to our table, our friends were surprised with a bouquet of flowers and a very warm note! The above was followed by a warm welcome from our server, Dennis, who couldn't have been nicer and made many recommendations to help us in our dining experience. He was warm and personable and spent a lot of time making sure that we enjoyed ourselves. Additionally, the wine, Director, Jayton added even more to the experience by offering us all complementary glasses of champagne to celebrate the event and spoke to us at length about the restaurant and the area. At the end of dinner, Dennis not only made several suggestions on dessert, His suggestions of desserts really finished off the night on a high note! We eat out a lot and have had the good fortune to have enjoyed many fine dining experiences. However, this experience was unmatched by anything we have ever seen anywhere in any country we have been and I don't take that statement lightly! Many restaurants can learn much from the staff at Published on how to create an amazing experience, but also how to appreciate the value of the meal itself. Too many times, restauranteurs charge high prices for specially prepared, unique meals, but forget that the customer experience is half of that equation. POM succeeded in both in every way, and we haven't stopped talking about it since and have been posting about it to all of our friends. You are all a lesson in the culinary experience and should be commended for that. Of course, you know that already as you have been recognized by Michelin. When we do visit Vancouver again, POM will DEFINITELY be included in our itinerary. read more

Excellent establish with innovate, creative and delicious food - we tried many vegetarian dishes and everything was excellent - highly recommend this restaurant read more

Was very rushed and the dishes were inconsistent- the hay dessert was amazing but the rest was "meh"

Always on service with staff who know the menu. Food presentation is excellent. Feel COVID comfortable. Flavours, cookery and seasoning are usually on point but having been here several times now, it can be inconsistent. Every now and again, the food can be over cooked. But I still love coming here. read more

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One of the most impressive meals that I've had in Vancouver! I was able to try their five course tasting menu and each dish was a great surprise. My favourite course was a seared fish served in a buttery broth, wild rice cakes, and some green leafy vegetables. The dessert was amazing as well, it was a very light and refreshing dessert with green apple and egg whites, and a bit of crunch with some meringue. The whole menu had a bit of Asian flair to it. The flavours were so well-balanced, and the portions were large enough for you to get a good taste of the dish but didn't leave you uncomfortably full. The glass of red wine that I got was very unique as well. It had a bit of peppery and smokiness to it, and gave an aftertaste similar to prosciutto. I don't fully know how to describe it, but I just knew each sip paired with my meals so well and left me licking my lips every time! read more

Not sure why this place has 1 Michelin star, as it's not deserved. See below. Over-rated and very expensive. Two of us had 7 small dishes with wine. Over $500canadian The ambiance is clean but uninspiring. The sashimi and prawn dishes were good quality but nothing special. The octopus dish (with scant octopus) was well constructed and very good. The beef and duck dishes were excellent. The coffee desert was a bust, but the strawberry one was well-done and not sugary. The biggest turn off and the reason this place is not recommended is their attitude. The establishment is more important than the diners who eat there. Their passive-aggressive approach to get rid of customers within 2 hours is so off-putting (we were reminded THREE times, from booking to being seated.) Thank god we were able to spend our $500 "on time" as they may have thrown us out. Felt like a cold, forced corporate dining "experience" The small touches that accompany a 1-star are missing (no tablecloths, mediocre ambiance). The service is a bit phony, especially from the receptionist. Pretentiousness throughout the place. So disappointed, as we went thru hoops to to get a reservation. This place certainly did not live up to the hype. read more

I booked the "Blossom" tasting experience for my wife and I on our honeymoon. It was comprised of 10 courses. We thought everything was beautiful and tasty but the combinations and flavors were very mild and expectant. I was hoping for many bold and new flavor combinations that I have not experienced but only a few things stood out. The snacks were the stand out as it was fun and delicious but everything following was a bit lacking. Not that it wasn't delicious and a unique eating experience. It was just I was hoping for exceeded expectations and unfortunately I was not blown away. The service was great albeit the courses were paced a bit slow. Overall I would say the meal was a fun experience and a 21/30. read more

Always wanted to try this place. We went for my wife's birthday and they did not disappoint. The food was fresh and unique. The customer service was superb and our food came out quick. Not to mention the food was super delicious. read more

Published on Main - Mushroom - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver has tonnes of excellent restaurants, but Published was recently rated as the best in Canada, which is a pretty lofty moniker given the competition. We had a table res the previous week but COVID interceded (as it does). It was great, with their renewed popularity, that we could grab bar seats a few days later (and ultimately were able to sit at a table). We'd misunderstood their dégustacion - only available with 24 hours notice. That's fine, our mistake, but it meant we actually had to THINK about the menu... Anyway... the restaurant is attractive and unpretentious. Service was outstanding and upsell (always present in this level of restaurant) was subtle. My pet peeve "how are WE tonight?", never uttered by their staff. Now the food. Mixed. The proteins (scallops, lamb) were well-seasoned and flavourful, the lamb in particular. The chicken liver appy was fun, a perfectly-smooth mousse, sandwiched in a sweet, but not cloyingly-so cookie. It was a lovely balance between the liver, and the sweetness you'd like with liver mousse or fois gras, to offset its richness. The lamb loin and neck, at $51, seemed pricey, but it was delicious. The "milk buns" and heirloom tomato salad were unremarkable. The buns were perfectly formed and the quenelle-shaped butter was amazing in presentation. But the dish itself seemed unremarkable. At $9 for two buns, it did not resonate. More egregious was the salad: twenty-seven dollars for an attractive - but bland - heirloom tomato salad. Underflavoured and overpriced. And I'd have wished for a bit of salt with both. In reviewing the bill this morning, that stood out the most. The sommelier helped us choose a lovely "Moulin De Grassac Picpoul" (that's how the bill reads, apologies if I've misspelled it). This wine is said to retail around C$20 and was sold at $62, which seems a bit... opportunistic. Desert: hey, err, Toasted Hay! A light, fun mousse-like presentation with small pieces of what I'd call granita or sorbet. Much preferred over some of the classic heavy dessert we often skip after a full meal. Verdict? It was OK. It wasn't Canada's finest by a long shot. We might return for the dégustacion, but otherwise there are too many outstanding choices. read more

We did not enjoy this meal. The food was just ok. The best dish we had was the fried mushrooms, everything else was meh. Not what we expected given the high rating. The service we experienced was awful. The wine that we requested at the beginning came out after the first two dishes were served. Again, not what we expected for a Michelin star. When we asked about the wine, the server became rude and abrupt for the rest of the meal. The ambiance was also nothing special. It was fine, but not good. Had to read menu on phone. Overall, not worth the price and not at all comparable with other highly ranked Canadian restaurants. Also, the restaurant asked us for feedback the next day, we emailed them our experience, and nobody responded. read more

I can't possibly find a single thing to be displeased about - a brilliant experience from start to finish. Easy reservation system, welcoming host, knowledgeable servers, and food that we will be talking about for many years to come. The décor is calming and moody and I absolutely appreciate the lack of annoyingly loud music. We went the a la carte route - ordered 6 dishes + 2 desserts in all, and every single one of them was a 10/10. I think the proof of our enjoyment lies in the fact that we were the last ones to leave the restaurant, just a bit after closing time. Would certainly return here for other season's offerings. read more

Abelskiver!!! I'm Danish so this isn't like the traditional, they've gone a savoury route with it and it is fantastic! All the dishes we had were excellent, love the concept and extra bonus points for having some Danish food.. it's shockingly rare to find but always so tasty. I feel like they should make frikadellar.. would love to see their spin on it :) or a mini smorrebrod.. someone's gotta do it! read more

Cannot understand the ratings for this place, other than the wine list, it is mediocre. Was so looking forward to the small plate experience and delicious tastes but was not to be. Very disappointing. The latest #1 ranking in Canada is baffling,. Have eaten my way around the world and remember meals I ate years ago. Nothing memorable about Published. read more