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Not sure where I found this place but this is the definition of "don't judge a book by its cover." It's located in the middle of the block and very small, might almost miss it if you blink. But once you step foot inside you are immersed into the culture. The 3 ladies took great care of us and especially recommended the elk sausage. In addition, we got the Bison Pot Roast and Duck Special w/ GF bannock! Every single bite was to die for. Completions to the chef. Reservations extremely recommended (which I did prior to even arriving in CAN). Would eat here often if lived in Van.
Unique experience that I certainly don't regret trying since I sought out to eat something in Vancouver that I genuinely can't get elsewhere in the states. However, the execution just felt flat. The salmon sample platter didn't really feature anything that tasted good. The bison wasn't bad but there wasn't anything particularly special about it either. The ambiance was probably the coolest part as it had native Canadian decor. However, service was incredibly slow such that it took over an hour to get our food. Beer recommendation (strawberry milkshake?) was on point though.
I'm not exactly the most adventurous diner, so having Indigenous Canadian food is not exactly something I'm looking for, but the menu looked inviting, and the Yelp reviews were so positive, that my wife and I decided to give it a shot when we were up in Vancouver. Add us to the list of people who loved this place. My wife ordered the bison pot roast, while I ordered the Game Sausage Dinner, which my night was Venison and Blueberry. I read a recent Yelp review that was lukewarm to both of these dishes, but we loved them. We also had something called "West Coast Soup," which was a salmon soup, and that was also very good. At first, I was the only one who ordered it, but when my wife saw it and tasted it, she ordered one for herself! The bannock was also very, very good. It was kind of like eating a Wolferman's English Muffin, if you've ever had one of those. You most definitely should make reservations before going there. We did about an hour before we went there, and while we had no trouble getting the reservation, the place is VERY small. I think they can only fit about 20-25 people at a time. As I'm writing this review, the average Yelp rating is extremely high. There's a reason for that. Give it a shot!
Salmon n' Bannock is a well regarded restaurant that serves Indigenous dishes. We have a friend from out of town visiting who enjoys trying different cuisines, so we suggested Salmon n' Bannock for dinner. My husband and I have been to the smaller location at the airport at the international departures gate and loved the food and we have wanted to go to their main location for quite some time, so we were excited to finally go to Salmon n' Bannock. I made a reservation for the three of us for Friday July 25 at 7pm. We arrived promptly at 7pm and were seated right away. It was a small restaurant and most of the tables were full, so I'm glad we made a reservation. It took a while for the server to take our order (over ten minutes) but it was understandable as they were busy. I ordered the salmon, my husband ordered the elk sausage, and our friend ordered the bison pot roast. We also all had bannock with butter and jam for starters, and I splurged on a bottle of the Dreamcatcher wine to share. (I know that restaurants mark up wine, but goddamn, the markup was almost criminal.) After we ordered, it took about another 10 to 15 minutes to get the wine and bannock. Thank goodness we had the bannock appetizers to tide us over, because it took TWO HOURS to get our food. No exaggeration -- TWO HOURS. We had asked the server if there was an issue with our order, and she said that they were busy and the kitchen was backed up. I understand having to wait, but TWO HOURS? Also, there was a table that was seated about half an hour (or more) after us, and they got their food well before we did. (They were pretty much done eating when we got our food!) The food finally came at 9pm, and it was not great. My husband and our friend said their food was alright, but nothing noteworthy, and my fish was awful. The description of my dish was: "Wild Sockeye (6oz) served on a bed of Ojibway Wild Rice with a brown butter sauce. Served with Daily Vegetables and our Signature Bannock." First, the fish was burnt and dry, and there was absolutely no sauce (or flavour) of any kind. Second, the rice, like the fish, was dry and flavourless. And the "daily vegetables" consisted of one small, sad piece of overdone broccoli and two or three small slices of carrot. Frankly, the restaurant should be embarrassed for serving that dish. To top it all off, the server didn't really acknowledge the absurd wait time (she just gave a lacklustre "sorry for the wait"), nor offer a small discount to our bill, which would have been a nice gesture. Based on the TWO HOUR WAIT TIME and the terrible food, I will not go back, nor do I recommend Salmon n' Bannock. The one positive is that the bannock with butter and jam was excellent.
A fairly unique dining experience to try Indigenous Canadian cuisine! This is a small restaurant so reservations are a must, unless you plan to eat like at 3pm. There are a lot of 2-3 seaters but not many 4+ seaters so the exact guest count is respected and there is not much leeway to adding another person to the reservation. There are outside seating mostly for walk-ins, but you somewhat lose out on a part of the experience admiring Indigenous Canadian artworks on the walls. As the name suggests, they are mostly known for salmon and bannock, but they also have a handful of not as common dishes like bison too. We got the mushroom on toasted bannock with sage blueberries, brie, and bison gravy; venison blueberry game sausage, wild sockeye salmon with Anishinaabe wild rice, and bison pot roast with mashed potatoes. We got some wines that come from indigenous purveyors and black lagoon black tea lager from Locality Brewing. Mushroom on toasted bannock with sage blueberries, brie, and bison gravy is a fairly aesthetic dish and the easiest way to describe this dish is "biscuits and gravy" but this is much more delicious with the bannock being toasted outside and soft and chewy inside, and the bison gravy was hearty and creamy. Venison blueberry game sausage was a bit special but it was on the drier side and a bit bland Wild sockeye salmon over Anishinaabe rice was pretty good. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the rice is like a black rice that is al dente and has a unique flavor that pairs well with the salmon. Pairs perfectly with the Dreamcatcher wine Bison pot roast was interesting but the bison was a bit dry. The bison gravy on top helped with it, and pairs well with the Merlot we got. Service was a bit of a miss. Food did come out in courses, but the bannock that came with the main entrees (salmon, bison pot roast) did not come until we were almost done with the main entrees. When the bill came, the server hovered around too closely to us seeing how much we tip, which was pretty awkward. Also, it made no sense that there was no way to do a custom charge for 3 oz of wine upgrade when we ordered a 6 oz merlot and there was a 9 oz option, so increments of 3 oz are doable, so we were forced to pay for another full glass and overpay. Granted that the server was new, so take this a feedback for improvement.
tl;dr despite the admirable concept, the prices are high for lackluster food, and service was even more absent than flavor Across Vancouver's eclectic food scene, I was most excited to try Indigenous cuisine, and one of the few specialists is Salmon n' Bannock. This semi-casual sit-down restaurant just south of Granville Island puts a sophisticated and modern spin on traditional Indigenous eats, including bannock (Indigenous-style bread), wild game, and local seafood. The storefront is at the corner spot of an outdoor shopping plaza. A black-and-red awning hangs above the door. Clear dividers with indigenous designed etchings separate the black-clothed tables. Bright red walls are heavily decorated with colorful local artists' paintings and carvings, and a small wooden canoe hangs above the front window. Indigenous acoustic music echoes across the walls. My partner and I arrived for dinner, and we were seated immediately. We ordered an assortment of Salmon n' Bannock's most popular items. Across them, we were most impressed by the Game Sampler and its rich venison terrine and unique cedar jelly. Meanwhile, the spicy elk salami and the juniper elk salami were tasty, albeit extremely limited in quantity (we were only given 3 thin rings of each). Less exciting was the Salmon Sampler, featuring salmon 3 ways: candied (sweet and chewy), mousse (simultaneously flaky and creamy), and ceviche (strongly lemony and dill-y). All options were decent but not particularly remarkable. Unfortunately, the most memorable aspect of the meal was the terrible bannock crackers -- they were either rock hard or jaw-crampingly chewy. The couple beside us called the "Fiss n' Rice" the best salmon they had ever eaten. But I'll never know for sure -- after an hour-long wait for drinks and appetizers (during which time, no server checked in), my partner and I were ready to call it a night. The two appetizers and a hastily thrown-together cocktail ran us nearly $60, and our experience was met with a semi-apologetic shrug. The food was passable, but the overall experience left an unsavory taste in our mouths -- you will find better service at the Tim Horton's down the block.
My friend and I were visiting from California and I really wanted to check this place out! My friend and I went salmon heavy (wish we tried other dishes!!) and got the salmon mousse, fiss n rice, and the salmon burger. Of course the bannock which they're known for was really good! The taste reminds me of biscuits but no crumble consistency and in a dinner roll form. The salmon burger was okay, again, I wish I tried something different on the menu. What was REALLY GOOD and something I'd get again is the fiss n rice! The flavor hit! The rice was different from anything I've ever had, paired with the veggies, and salmon -- it was perfect! I loved how seasoned the veggies are. If you're picky with veggies, this might change your mind!
Very interesting indigenous Canadian restaurant. Both the staff and menu. Their Bannock is like the best biscuit ever! Not too dry, but also not very moist either, and served with butter. The Bison Pot Roast is the number one thing to get here, over mashed potato's, gravy, broccoli and asparagus. They did have some dessert items too. Every plate was based on the food of the natives to the region, but with a current culinary twist. They even have Salmon Candy as an appetizer. If you haven't tried this yet, this is the best place to have some.
Went searching for bannock after trying fried bannock at the Squamish Cultural Centre in Whistler. Here it's baked but still tasty and like somewhere between a dinner roll and a scone. Service and food were great (Brigitte was the friendliest!). Definitely make a reservation because it's a tiny place that books up quickly. Came here for date night with my husband and it was a fantastic choice - low light and candles on the table + not kid-friendly which is exactly what we wanted. Had the bison bone marrow and salmon 3 ways appetizers (salmon mousse was my favourite but beware of dairy for the lactose-intolerant); bison pot roast and salmon with rice for mains. Husband got a coffee (in a massive mug available through https://nativenorthwest.ca/ceramic-mugs/) at the end. We were too full for dessert which was apple crumble. Parking on top of Toys R Us was $6.50 for two hours. Would return and ask for what I think were soapberries in the salad garnish that came with the salmon 3 ways. Those were delightful.
Planning a train ride up to Vancouver, I was so excited to finally get the opportunity to try Salmon n' Bannock. This is an amazing restaurant! Definitely make reservations as their intimate space can fill up fast! The food and service were both impeccable. The menu has a wide variety of rotating local, seasonal, sustainable, wild caught options from First Nations cuisine. I tried the Nk'Mip Cellars dry rosé and I must say it was exceptional. Gorgeous light pink color and loads of red fruit flavors. The signature bannock is very good traditional baked bread served with some butter and fantastic house made berry jam. Great texture, forever craving it now.. The candied smoked salmon was peppered perfectly and the sweet element of maple was tasty especially drizzled over a bed of crisp fresh greens. The bison barley soup warmed me right up! It was quite flavorful and rich, packed full of veggies, and a great choice for something comforting and hearty. I highly recommend visiting this place! I had such a lovely time :)
Vancouver's only indigenous restaurant, it's a gem for anyone to visit. It's a bit pricy, but the dim lights and beautiful interior make it great for date nights or business meals. Have patience with staff and cook time. I went with some friends and the Salmon Sampler was the big winner among all three of us. Everything else was delicious in varying degrees. I personally loved the wild rice, but we also tried elk, bison, duck, and salmon. That's a lot of unique protein right there! Bannock bread is served with many dishes. It's worth a first taste, but it is pretty dense and similar to a biscuit. Not a dealbreaker if you're deciding between a dish with or without bannock. It's a great restaurant to support because it's very local and cultural as it is indigenous owned and operated. My only tip is that you should make a reservation in advance and expect to be patient with your experience. It is a small restaurant, but the organization was still a bit disorganized. Our table and the one next to us both had orders taken incorrectly and table check-ins were inconsistent. For example, someone stopped to ask how the food was right after a server had stopped by and I hadn't even finished my first bite. And then when our plates had been empty for a long time, we had to flag down someone for the check even though our host passed by us multiple times. However, the staff is very kind and this is not something that would stop me from coming back, especially with how great the food is. Metered street parking available.
Thank you so much to the staff here for accommodating me on a busy night. It was clear to me that this restaurant really cares about diners. I was seated promptly and checked on regularly. The quality of the salmon was very good and it looked amazing. I also enjoyed reading through the facts and statements on the back of the menu. It is a bit of a louder place though so keep that in mind depending on what you're looking for but I enjoyed looking at the First Nations art on the walls and was glad to see they are supporting local artists.
Dinner at Salmon n' Bannock was definitely one of my top Vancouver dining experiences. It's a unique establishment with not-so-common cuisine (First Nations), and the space and staff are so warm and welcoming. I started off with the Indian Candy ($8) which is "candied and smoked wild chum salmon." Don't worry, it's not like eating pure sugar or anything. Just a little sweet and balanced out by some black pepper. Since I love salmon, you could probably dip it in chocolate, and I would still like it. Just kidding about the chocolate. But yeah, tasty fish candy. I got the elk burger ($18) as my main; other game burger choices include bison and boar. It comes with cheddar and Dijon mayo. You look and it, and it seems small, but it's deceivingly filling. The bun is made out of the titular bannock, which is unleavened bread, sort of like a flat biscuit or a scone. Delicious. You get your choice of side, either mixed greens or baked sweet potato wedges, and if you can't decide like me, you can get both for a $2 upcharge. I was expecting orange-hued sweet potatoes, so I was a taken slightly aback to see that they were paler but certainly not lacking in flavor. Other neat things: There is free wifi (the password is on the menu), and I was given a fascinating book to read during dinner called Dreaming in Indian. It was an anthology of works such as essays, poems, stories, photos, and interviews from Aboriginal Canadians/Native Americans. Really well-put together, insightful, great book. Salmon n' Bannock is pretty small, so definitely make a reservation. If you're not in Canada, it's simple to do over e-mail. Very recommended! read more
My mother in law took me here for my birthday dinner. It was first time to have bannock and love it! It looked like scorn but no butterly flavor. Hard texture and brown coloured outside but inside was very soft. I could eat only with bannock. So I had salmon bannock burger. Of course the salmon quality was good but also lemon mayo was tasty and suited to it. For additional, had salmon soup too. Lots of chunked salmon and chopped vege in the clear coloured soup. Very salty but I guess it came from the salmon. They serve wild meat like bison or elk too. My mother in law had conversation with owner who is super friendly gentleman. I had good experience. By the way, I recommend to book a table first especially in summer time. read more
5 years ago
We had the most incredible dinner here for DineOut Vancouver. The atmosphere is cozy and homey and the beautiful traditional artwork and music add a lot. We were instantly treated like regulars and blown away by the service of the owner and our server. It's rare we can't choose a favourite part of a meal but truly everything we ate was flavorful, well-presented, warm, fresh and high quality. They also offer a nice variety of non-alcoholic beverages which can be hard to find. We enjoyed the bison meatballs, candied salmon, oysters and mackarel mousse for our appetizers with elk Wellington for the main. The bannock was great and not greasy, especially with the cedar jelly. I'd suggest getting some extra bannock to go for the freezer for stews, chili's or even brunch. This is a great place to go as locals or bring out of town guests for something unique. read more
4 years ago
April 8, 2022 - Finally, Friday arrived, the much awaited day to try out the First Nation's Restaurant and their Bison Pot Roast specialty. Based on one of the reviews, an order of their Bison is enough for two. I am glad we didn't go for it. It was so tasty and tender, came with asparagus, mashed potatoes and 2 pcs. of bison meat with gravy. By the looks of it, we are glad we didn't split an order. The bannock were baked and served with a piece of butter. I think I prefer the fried bannock served with wild berry jams. My friend had the salmon samplers as she doesn't eat beef or any wild meat like bison and elk. As a starter, I ordered their House soda made out of hibiscus, rosehips, apple and orange. The soda wasn't that sweet and based on what it's made of, I think it's a healthy drink. The lady server was very good, describing the appetizers, and the main entrées. I was so ganged ho on tasting the bison, I almost forgot to take pictures. The restaurant doesn't have that many tables so better make a reservation. read more
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Yum! Dined in with a friend and we shared the Salmon Bannock, Elk burger with bison bacon and Salmon mousse for appetizer. The place is decorated with First Nations art and even the hostess wore a nice native shall. The waitress was very attentive and cordial. The sockeye salmon burger was fresh. Crispy soft biscuit with the firm fish inside. Little smokiness on the outside and little raw on the inside. The pickles really help to balance the flavour. The salad has a nice abundant berry dressing. Presented cutely in a bowl. Whole meal was very filling!! Came here starving but had to take the salad to go. read more
Came here with a friend during lunch time. The place is small and we were the only table there. We chose this place because my friend's colleagues highly recommended it. I ordered the Bannock Salmon burger. Because the salmon burger is named after them, its their signature dish. Its a whole filet salmon. Very tasty and very juicy. The burger came with Sweet fries. This is not the orange yam fries I am talking about. It was very filling. Not bad for $17. The decor is interesting and ok. Its clean. table had a few heated cup stains. The service was great. I highly recommend this place. read more
6 years ago
If you're thinking about coming here, just do it. The service and food here is one of the best in Vancouver, and the experience of eating here is probably the most unique that you can get. Both the decor and menu has strong First Nation influences, which already makes it radically different from any other restaurant I've been at before. We were seated immediately and our server walked us through the menu and specials, explaining each one and her recommendations. It was honestly really cool to hear her talk about the dishes, she was well versed and able to answer all our questions. One of the super unique aspects about this place was the complimentary sampler that came with any of their special dishes; for our visit, we could choose between sea lion and a certain fish (can't remember the name). We asked if we could buy just the samplers but were told that it was a cultural dish and thus must be traded not bought. Super interesting! We ordered three dishes and they all came out in a timely fashion, with the appetizers first. -- Salmon croquette (special appetizer): much softer and smaller than expected, but a really nice mouthfeel; the lemon sauce it came with really brought it to the next level -- Sea lion (complimentary sampler w the special appetizer): this was CRAZY to eat; super delicate and flaky, a mix between a fishy vs meaty taste; my boyfriend and I thought this was DELICIOUS, but we couldn't find the right thing to compare the taste to ;; definitely try this if you can -- Game sampler: the mousse on this is PHENOMENAL, if you've ever had pate, this is its fancier and creamier and wayyy cooler cousin; also the plating for this was pure eyecandy; the elk salami was paired with a bit too much cheese for me (I'm not big on cheese) but my boyfriend thought it was great... however, it didn't come with the cedar jelly on top like it was supposed to, so not sure how to comment on the complete pairing -- Bison Pot Roast: the meat is incredibly soft and tender, but the taste really shines through with the horse radish topping; the mash potatoes and vegetable sides were a great compliment, but I really enjoyed the meat itself -- Bannock (came with the pot roast but it deserved a separate section for itself): okay to preface this, I already love bread / toast so I was really excited to try bannock for the first time, and WOW was it amazing; so supple and soft and fluffy, it was a cross between a biscuit and the white inside of a baguette ... basically heaven in dough form. We ate this with basically anything we could: cedar jelly, bison gravy, bison mousse, more cedar jelly (ugh that jelly was so dang good), alone with butter... you couldn't go wrong with this bannock. Wish I got an order to take home, but some things are better enjoyed in memory. Big thank you to our server Bridget and the assistant manager Darnell (hope I'm spelling that right) for making our dinner as memorable and wonderful as it was; your knowledge of the food and enthusiasm for the culture really made the experience complete. We will be telling all our friends that are coming to Vancouver to come eat at Salmon n Bannock Bistro, and we hope to also return soon ourselves! read more
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Great job of keeping clean. Lots of sanitizer and more at the door. Staff all in masks Yum yum...our 7 year old said she wants to come back. We had bannock and cedar jam really unique and great tasting. Elk sausage was delish as well as the salmon sampler for appetizers. Main was pot roast and truly was melt in your mouth with a gentle horse radish. Great walk art, felt safe and clean and very suitable aboriginal music. Definitely recommended. Terrible we've never been and live in the area and will now definitely come again. read more
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We hired Salmon N Bannock for our offsite dinner. They catered a delicious local Indigenous dinner. It was the first time having Bannock and not only was it delicious but we also got to learn the history and proper way to eat it: butter and gravy down the middle. For dessert, we were offered cherry hand pies that were so good! They hit the spot. Everything was fresh, local, and delicious. The team was so nice to work with and we even met the owner, Inez (should have taken a photo!). Will definitely be return to try other items on the menu at the bistro. read more
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This is probably my favorite place to eat in Vancouver whenever I'm in town. Every time I take a trip to this city I plan to stop into Salmon n' Bannock. The food can be summed up in one word; Amazing! Their menu is inspired by the types of foods cultivated, harvested and eaten by the indigenous peoples of Canada, with a modern take on preparation and presentation. You want more of an emphasis on seasonal and lesser known sorts of eats, then you've got it right here. Tonight was the third time I've had the pleasure of visiting, and never seen the same main courses twice. I always find something new, eye-opening, and utterly delicious to enjoy. This evening, my friend and I started off with the game sample platter, which gives you a small smorgasbord of cured and smoked meats like elk, boar and duck, with cheese and sauces that are exceptionally tasty. Following up on this was the bread, fresh baked bannock, which was dense, chewy, and delightful with butter. Wish I could have one of those for breakfast instead of a typical piece of toast or muffin. And then came the main course. For my friend, that meant glazed, cedar-smoked salmon filet with wild rice pilaf. For me, it meant a berry glazed wild boar belly with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. I have to say, this was a superb meal, the flavors just extraordinary. I was blown away by how tender the meat was, the caramelized glaze gave it just the right level of sweetness. The portions are just right for one, admittedly a bit pricey, but I am perfectly willing to splurge here. Sitting there after cleaning our plates, our server came up to check on us, and I have to hand it to her, she is one of the most sly and devious servers I have ever encountered, since she completely sold us on dessert through her charming wit. But being cajoled into this third course turned out to be an amazingly fortunate choice, as we ended up with a slice of fresh apple pie and a mixed berry bannock bread pudding a la mode. And wow, does the bannock lend itself well for dessert courses. Now, as for said server in question... She was amazing. Her bewitching powers of persuasion not withstanding, she was very nice and always swinging back to check on us. As for the rest of the staff, they sure do know their stuff. This is even more impressive given that the restaurant is tiny, like only a dozen tables, located inside single shop space in a multi-use building. Kitchen is in the back corner, and they turn out your food in relatively short order. The small size makes this a very intimate sort of setting. The ambiance is also set just right, with the lights at a soft, lower level, and most impressively, having the walls decorated with art all by local First Nation artists, with the music likewise in the native style. Most of the art on the wall appears to be for sale, and in the other back corner are a few shelves of locally native-produced and sponsored merchandise. As far as downsides go, it is very hard to find any. If I had to nitpick, I would mention that with the kitchen being in the back corner and fairly open to the rest of the restaurant, sometimes you get some noises of clattering pots or the like, but only rarely. And as far as parking goes, the entire shared building has a small pay garage around back which is your best bet, as surface street parking around here can be a pain. It is also advisable to call ahead to make reservations, as they can easily fill up given their small size. I try to not sound like a stereotypical foodie a lot of the time, but honestly, this is one of those places I will eagerly gush about ad nauseam. This is a real gem, which I feel very lucky to have been introduced to, and I cannot urge other visitors to Vancouver strongly enough to try it out. This city has a veritable embarrassment of riches as far as food goes, the streets lined with endless choices of ramen, dumplings, bakeries, bars, sandwiches, falafel and so on. This makes Salmon n' Bannock stand out even more as something truly unique. I would give them six stars if I could, and I will continue to enjoy their fare hopefully for many visits to come. read more
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Dined in back in early August 2019 Pros: Great service Lovely staff Fair prices Appealing presentation Different offering of foods I would have never tried had I not walked past this spot Cons, but not really: Cuisine is not for me read more
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We went here for Dine Out 2017, and though it was an expensive menu ($40 per person), we left completely satisfied! The food was interesting and delicious; we had gamey elk and fatty boar meatballs, smooth salmon tartare with a raw quail egg, a piece of really good bannock each, and some excellent venison sausages with blueberry and spinach. All of this was great, but my main course completely blew me away. I had steelhead trout with birch syrup, and it was the most amazing fish I've ever had (having never tried or even heard of birch syrup, I think that did it for me). My girlfriend had a bison steak that was both rare but not stringy, pleasingly tender, with a side of some kind of mash that was probably a kind of squash. We finished it off with a ramekin of creamy cream cheese, blueberries, and dense cake. The food was excellent, but there were some minor service hiccups I'd mention - our appetizers first got sent to the wrong table and eaten by someone else, and one of the waiters pushed buying drinks very aggressively. This ultimately didn't bother us since the food was so great, but it's worth mentioning. Definitely give this place a go! read more
4 years ago
I was really excited for Salmon n' Bannock as I've never had indigenous food. Reservation is required. We were very lucky to show up at the right time and we were seated without reservations, but we did see many parties turned away. Place was packed. Very upscale twist of tradition and modern. Modern First Nations paintings on the wall, mixed with other artwork and new age music playing. We were told that the artist is a homeless man and the restaurant helps sell his artwork. So sweet. Our party had the bison burger, elk burger, vegetarian tacos, and I opted for the wild sockeye salmon with wild rice and mushroom risotto. The Bannock, which is what they're known for were very good. Served with Saskatoon berry jam. Although dishes were good, I was slightly disappointed. I was hoping for a distinctive, exotic, unusual taste. Like someone tasting curry for the first time, or having Thai tea for the first time. Something different. However, food were ordinary. I wasn't too fond of my dish as my salmon was dry and overcooked. Overall I had a great dining experience. My friends really enjoyed their food and it is our friend's (who's a local) favorite restaurant The owner was very nice to us and I 'm curious to try other things on the menu. read more
16 years ago
Disclaimer: I have no point of reference for First Nations cuisine. So this will be a "what my taste buds tasted, what my eyes saw and what my nose smelled" kind of review. When we first walked in my eyes danced around - beautifully colourful painting (for sale) adorned the walls and vibrant red cushions sat upon couches in the corner. The tables and water fountains are reminiscent of a Japanese restaurant, but then again, like I said I don't know the cuisine. My nose asked why everything smelled like perfume. The tables looked like they were cleaned with something that definitely left a smear and a smell. Febreeze perhaps? My clothes took a smokey beating. At first, I wasn't bothered by it, but after a while, I began to think that the hood fan in the kitchen just wasn't up to par. My tastebuds were ready to try bannock, having only had it once before (of my own making over an open flame). After major deliberation: buffalo burgers, chili, bannock french toast, three sisters soup, Indian candy and deer stew, the Indian tacos and wild salmon burger were decided upon. The Indian taco was vegetarian chili on bannock. It was good, but had I known it would just be chili, I would have ordered a bowl of it. Perhaps it wouldn't have come with a weird sprinkle of iceberg lettuce on top that way. The salmon took a while to arrive (as we were told it would take 12 min in the oven) and it was almost perfectly cooked. Flavour was spot on with a dill mayo, and I liked the bannock as a bun. Adorned again with iceberg lettuce, and nothing more, I have begun to think that restaurants get a free head of iceberg lettuce from their suppliers every time they order. A $15 salmon burger isn't outrageous, but I felt disappointed with both the quantity and the quality. The burger itself was about as big as a egg mcmuffin (pardon the McD reference), and the mixed green salad came with just a few small juliennes of raw zucchini, a few pieces of over ripened, diced tomato and a raspberry vinaigrette on the side... such a sad little salad. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again, but I'm glad I let my curiosity lead me in. The server informed me that they were still working out the kinks so hopefully they work everything out and prosper... there's a market for bannock right? read more
14 years ago
Having studied First Nations history during my undergrad, it's both a privilege and honour to finally be able to sample a fine twist on the traditional First Nations cuisine. I think having Salmon n' Bannock in Vancouver is a blessing! I've never had bannock before, but I can easily get used to eating this stuff for breakfast with jam or butter. Freshly baked and served warm, it's a great way to start a meal. For appetizers, I went with the arctic musk-ox. (Daring, aren't I?!). It was cured and reminded me of proscuitto, and was served over thinly sliced bannock and served with fruit sauce. Delicious! I went with the signature "Salmon n' Bannock burger" as an entrée. Unfortunately, I found it to be a disappointment. The bannock was overpowering the flavour of the burger contents, and the burger itself needed a sauce to mesh the ingredients together. Additionally, it left my mouth with a unpleasant and numbing aftertaste. Service here is fantastic though and the decor, ambiance and cleanliness is very chic. read more
14 years ago
Oct.28 I often get asked "What is Canadian cuisine" and I never really have an answer. Bacon, maple syrup, poutine, Kraft Dinner?.....idk..really, what is Canadian. Well I am willing to argue that this small restaurant on W.Broadway is the centre of native Canadian cuisine. The Aboriginal self trained chef creates amazing dishes. After salivating over the menu for several days I decided I would try the Spinach and Arugula Salad, Maple bacon encrusted halibut and of course an order of Bannock with the Saskatoon berry jam. I have to say the ambiance was very nice as it was a Candlelight dinner event. We arrived at 7pm which appeared to be the end of their dinner "rush". When our entrees arrived me and the other two ladies in my party were just gushing about the food. Large portions, smells delicious, cooked just the way I like it. By this time the restaurant had cleared out and it looked like the chef was taking a breather...at the table next to us...so I hope he felt proud hearing all our good words.Dessert...delicious homemade pumpkin pie but I think next time I will try the bannock bread pudding. When I asked the owner how they found the chef the owner replied that he was "a gift". I really hope this place takes off. Will I go back...yes and I am bringing all my Salmon loving friends with me!! Their website is great and if you have a minute you should check out the video on their homepage. read more
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12 years ago
Salmon n' Bannock (1128 W. Broadway) is a cozy 30-seat restaurant, offering an upscale twist on Aboriginal food. Having been in service for four years, I was surprised that Salmon n' Bannock hadn't shown up on my radar of restaurants to try. Fortunately my friend suggested we check out their $28 3-Course Menu for Dine Out Vancouver 2014, and I enthusiastically agreed because I was looking for a menu option which offered something out of the ordinary, and I certainly consider dishes made with Bison and Elk as something unusual. Our meal started off with the Stewed Bison Tart appetizer. The pastry crust was so incredibly light and flakey and a comforting start like a mini pot pie. Next up was the Elk Winter Pie with a red wine reduction, served in a double baked potato jacket. The insides of the potato had been mashed with garlic (like at The Keg, when you order the delicious garlic mash as your side) then scooped back into the potato skin and back in the oven again for this perfectly baked, slightly browned texture. The taste is comparable to Shepherd's Pie, but with a much more creative twist in presentation. A crispy web of cheese topped the dish. Bison and Elk just tasted like beef to me. Especially when covered with a flavourful sauce, I don't have the culinary sensitivity to distinguish between different types of meat. Co-owner Inez Cook explained to us that the way the meat is prepared reduced the "gaminess" of what you may expect wild game like Bison and Elk to taste like. According to Inez, if an animal is stressed prior to being slaughtered, adrenaline flows into their blood, which gives it a less desirable "gamey" taste and a tougher texture. Meanwhile, my friend ordered the Bannock Crusted Smoked Sockeye which game with crispy smashed potato, purple slaw, and a sea asparagus tartar sauce. In order to truly appreciate the flavour of the salmon, try a bite without the tartar sauce. Both meals came with bannock and butter, which is an Aboriginal-style scone. During our meal, we had the pleasure of meeting Shawna Davis, the newly hired Executive Chef at Salmon n' Bannock. Talented yet humble, Shawna attributes her first cooking lessons to her Grandmother, years and years before she stepped foot into culinary school. As this year's Dine Out Vancouver menu is one of her first official creations, we were impressed by her creativity and mix of flavours and ability to give an upscale and modern twist to something as traditional as salmon and bannock. For dessert, we had Chef Shawna's Jiits Saskatoon Berry Cake, topped with whipped cream and a dollop of berry compote, which was nice because it wasn't overly sweet. I would definitely recommend Salmon n' Bannock for this year's Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Beyond that, this would be a great place to bring out of town visitors for a traditional Westcoast Aboriginal meal, yet somewhere which wouldn't be out of anyone's comfort zone. read more
Delicious dishes. Bison and elk burgers with bannock and sweet potato fries are tasty. Salmon dinner is yummy. Beautiful restaurant with wonderful native artwork. Owner and servers are warm and friendly. Perfect spot for a date or night out with friends. Reservation is required for dinner. read more
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1128 W Broadway
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Vancouver, BC V6H 1G5
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