I was in the area and this was one of the only bars in New Westminster that really stood out. We…read moredidn't have a reservation on a Friday night but thankfully got a seat right away. Tables were moving in and out pretty quickly. I was really happy to see a $10 appetizer section. Tried the mushroom caps and risotto balls and loved them both! They also have a great cocktail list. Was definitely not expecting for a live magician to be there! He walked around and performed tricks for each individual table, how fun!! The daily events they have and the speakeasy ambiance make this bar truly stand out as a gem. Prices are quite reasonable as well.

We had a great night at the Flapper Lounge! The drinks were excellent, the bartender and server…read morewere fantastic; thank you Kristy and Sarah - very friendly and welcoming. The food was also really good. The Burlesque dancer and games night made for a fun and lively atmosphere. My only suggestion would be to include a bit more entertainment (only 2 dances) and slightly fewer games, but overall it was a wonderful experience. I would definitely recommend it and would happily return.

I enjoyed my visit to the Craft Cafe as it was a nice place to sit down with good service, fun…read moredrink combinations, great latte art, and tons of seating. It is a very clean establishment and I would enjoy going again if I ever returned to the area. It's great for those staying at the Inn at the Quay, as it's a 30 second walk away with great specialty drinks; awesome for a vacation/trip

The customer service was excellent. The iced matcha…read more(sweetened) could have used a touch more flavor. The pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich was quite good and filling. There was a good ratio of filling to bread. The cheese stayed melted for the entirety of my meal, which was a pleasant surprise.

Where do I start?…read more WOW! I think that's a good place to start. My mother came to visit me from the states, and my husband and I wanted to take her to dinner. We decided on Cactus Club Cafe because of the menu. We walked in -- no reservations -- and were sat down almost immediately. Our waiter was super attentive. My mom ordered the salmon, I ordered the baja fish tacos and my husband ordered the bacon cheeseburger. The food was amazing. He asked if we were celebrating anything, and we kinda were, but that was not the reason for eating out. My mother was seeing me after a year. My PR had gone through this past December. My husband and I celebrated our first year of marriage on the eighth! We told him those were not the reasons for eating there though, but he gave us free desserts all the same, and while the dessert was too rich for me, my husband and mother devoured them, it was still so good!

I figured i'd post a review in regards to one of my favorite cactus clubs to visit…read more Been here countless times and love their happy hour menu, i've experienced it in the afternoon as well as late night. I ordered Steak Frites, i swapped out regular fries for Truffle fries, i requested medium rare closer to rare and they did not disappoint. Had to be healthy and wash everything down with hot water and lemon. Love this location because it's very lively and service is always amazing! All the staff are incredibly bubbly and conversational. Easy to get seats, make resos online or walk in. Free parking available .. restaurant is always super clean and ambiance has just the right amount of light and decor in my opinion. I often solo dine here when i finish errands or the gym. Super introvert friendly. Think this place suits any occasion really

Went for an after work drink during happy hour…read more We ordered 2 of their appetitizers and drinks. The local fried chicken was well made, crispy on the outside and flavorful! The nacho portion size was bigger than i thought. Lots of meat but i think it can benefit with more cheese, jalapeno and onions to bring out the flavor more Ambiance was great and there was a game going on so the vibe was great.

We arrived on a Thursday night around 9pm before a weekend and we got seated right away…read more Service and friendly and quick, but the servers gave us menus there were really dirty and sticky without wiping them down first. We mainly tried the items on the happy hour menu. We had the pork tacos, fully loaded potatoes, and fried chicken. They were all pretty decent. The fried chicken tasted good but only come with 3 pieces so the price for this item seemed a bit steep. The fully loaded potatoes were okay, didn't look that fully loaded but flavor was good. 1 order of the pork tacos came with 3 tacos and flavor was good so this is probably the best out of the 3 food items we got. We also had the sangria crush and the spicy marg. The sangria didn't taste like sangria to me tbh maybe cause it has fireball in it. It wasn't bad. Just not what I was expecting. The spicy marg is pretty good. Also that there was a drunk patron getting aggressive at the establishment this night. The staff handled it really well while keeping the customers safe!

Food: 1/3 Service: 1/1…read moreAmbience: 1/1 For me, Time & Place is 3/5 - the waitress was attentive and the ambience was deifnitely what you would expect from a hotel restaurant - kinda quiet and cozy, with tv showing sports if you're dining alone and need entertainment - however let's talk about the food and drinks. For drinks we ordered Sangria, and it had the saddest amount of fruit in it I've ever seen. Other restaurants I've ordered Sangria in have a pitcher or container with lots of fruit to give it flavour. At Time & Place there were 3 super small pieces of strawberry floating around in the drink, and it didn't even taste like Sangria, just wine. For a place that is more upscale (read: more expensive) that is extremely shameful that they are skimping on fruit for their Sangrias like this. As for food - personally I found it to be super bland. Good thing the table came with salt and pepper so I could season my own food, which I will say that after seasoning it myself (a lot) it was actually quite delicious. I had the Miso & Spiced Honey Glazed Black Cod and the fish and vegetables were cooked well. Overall I enjoyed my dish BUT only after seasining it a ton myself, which in a relatively upscale restaursnt such as this I really shouldn't have to. So overall, 3/5. It wasn't terrible, but to be honest I think there are better options in the area for food that I don't need to season myself to enjoy.

My fellow yelper Steph accompanied me to the Bite of Burnaby festival to check out Time and Place,…read morewhich we had both been curious to try for a while. Its tucked away on the 2nd floor and has a nice quiet ambience, not too loud that you can't hear your partner talking so its a great spot for date night. Our server was very friendly and efficient with the food service and she came by a few times to top up waters. Since it was happy hour, we also decided to try their truffle fries and let me tell you..... I don't even like fries, and I LOVED these fries! I don't know if its the batter or how they did it, but they were super crispy, not soggy, flavourful, and the truffle dip was delicious as well. 12/10 for the fries alone! For my 3 course menu, I chose the mussels (excellent, 5/5) beef short rib (tender, 5/5) and key lime pie (crust was a bit soggy, 4/5). Overall the portion sizes were very generous and the food was served at a reasonable pace. I would return for the fries alone! Presentation was beautiful. Happy to have found a new spot for happy hour or a date night :)

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.

it took a few attempts to finally nail down a lunch date with the ladies, but with a lot of…read morepersistence and determination, we made it happen: a party of four with a 1:00 pm reso on a tuesday. claudio's came recommended by a friend, run by the sons of the family behind la roca on commercial drive, many moons ago, and also the team behind pasta amore. the restaurant is named after their dad, claudio, which automatically sets expectations a notch higher. finding the place itself was easy enough on google maps. the parkade, however, was another story. finding my car after lunch turned into a misadventure that no one asked for. inside, claudio's is bright, open, and airy, with soaring ceilings and generous natural light. warm wood tables, a cozy booth with deep leather seats invite lingering, and vintage style photos line dark walls, adding nostalgia. greenery spills down from a ledge near the ceiling, softening the exposed pipes and ductwork above, like a leafy curtain politely disguising the ventilation system. the open kitchen, anchored by a wood fired pizza oven, is a strong visual cue that pizza is serious business here. our arrival, unfortunately, was...odd. one friend became convinced the front door was locked. diners were clearly inside, but she swore a staff member made eye contact and didn't move to help. we circled the building like confused cats looking for a secret entrance before returning to the front door. still nothing. i finally called the restaurant and was told, cheerfully, that the door was open. eventually, another customer attempted entry, gave the door a heroic yank, and voila, it opened. shoutout to that stranger. less so to the brunette staff member whose vibe leaned towards standoffish. once seated, spirits lifted quickly. we were celebrating a birthday and decided to share, which felt right given the generous portions. the table filled up nicely: calamari fritti, a verde salad, and a capricciosa pizza topped with tomato, fior di latte, prosciutto cotto, mushrooms, olives, and artichokes. the spread looked inviting, exactly the kind of lunch you want to linger over. the calamari arrived first and was a highlight, absolutely stole the show. lightly breaded, crisp without being greasy, with a mix of rings and jalapenos and a side of pale, creamy aioli, it was the dish everyone kept reaching back for. if there's one must order at the table, this is it. the verde salad, dressed in a pinkish vinaigrette and sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts and shaved cheese, leaned a bit heavy handed on the dressing and felt slightly wilted, though the flavours were there. the pizza arrived last, rustic, with a blistered, wood fired crust and toppings scattered generously. the crust was thin and pleasantly chewy, not oily, though a touch soggy in the centre. still, it held its own and disappeared quickly. we shared an affogato with gelato, espresso, with crumble and a generous portion of tiramisu with a dusting of cocoa powder spelling out happy birthday was a thoughtful finishing touch. both hit the sweet spot without tipping into overly rich territory. all in all, it was a lovely afternoon, good food, plenty of laughter, and the easy comfort of catching up with old friends. claudio's has a lot going for it: a beautiful space, standout calamari, and solid pizza. the parking maze and the great door mystery were 'character building', to say the least. i'd definitely come back, though next time, i might bring a crowbar.

Excellent service, food, and atmosphere. We had a nice happy hour enjoying some drinks and a few…read moremunchies off the menu; my favourite was the Nashville chicken and pickle skewers.

Love this place, the food is amazing, the atmosphere and service are excellent. Happy Hour from 9pm…read moreto "Late" is amazing. If you haven't been to Earls this is a must for great food.

It was my first time there since I don't drink alcohol it was a treat for me to be there…read more The staff were all courteous, attentive and friendly. The hamburger I had was delicious.

This is an old school bar in New West. The drinks are inexpensive but the service and ambiance are…read moreamazing! Here you can still get a drink for $6! The DJ on the weekend puts people on the dance floor. If you haven't been here in awhile or ever you owe it to yourself to check it out.