I've worked in the kitchen in a restaurant before but gosh, tonight was very weird - something was…read moregoing down & someone was probably getting fired tonight! I had previously only heard good things about this White Spot location at YVR. The layout is very cozy & welcoming & the lighting is as cool as you like. The food level comes in at decent to very good. This YVR location is trying to be unique in their menu offerings, with a different twist from the regular White Spot menus. The six of us were accommodated in very comfortable seating. Our server was cool but did seem a bit edgy. I had the seafood chowder to start. It was good but it definitely wasn't Pike Place Market chowder down in Seattle. My Wagyu Burger was quite tasty. Others at our table had a pizza, double Burger & the Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl. No complaints about the food. Then there was the kitchen - crash! Someone either deliberately dropped a glass or plate & was having some sort of rough day at work!? There was no apology or utterance of - 'oohh ohhhhh, did I do that? ' I clapped silently - an old tradition (when a plate falls on the floor in the restaurant kitchen) from when I worked at a White Spot decades ago. We continued eating & talking & then again, almost like on que - crash! Another plate or glass got smashed! Anyone want glass with their food? Yikes! It was friggin very loud! We looked around tryna figure out what the hell was going on!?! White Spot, dafuq is going on here at YVR!?? Are you trying to win customers over or scare them away? Was a Greek wedding or Bar mitzvah occurring in the kitchen? Made for a very odd dinner experience. Now if this had been at a restaurant in Vegas with some whacky theme going on, I would have absolutely understood. But my goodness, this was at award winning YVR airport! Come on White Spot - you gots to do waaayyyyyyyy better! You've got some disgruntled employees working here - what are you going to do!?? The manager must be terrible!

It's located at Canada domestic flight terminal and only restaurant which has booths. There are…read moreseveral fast food restaurants behind wall but sitting in the booths is more relaxing and comfortable. That's why I like here. Service is good but slow. The menu is limited as compared to regular White Spot. I had truffled mushroom wagyu burger. It contains 1/3 pound Brant Lake Wagyu beef patty. The patty was larger than buns and very delicious. Very juicy and charred perfectly.

I stopped in for breakfast and ordered the eggs benny with a side of sausage, and it did not…read moredisappoint. The eggs were perfectly poached with a rich, velvety hollandaise that had just the right amount of tang. The English muffin was toasted well--crispy without being dry. The side of sausage was a ok . not much of a fan of the patty. Service was friendly and the food came out quicker than expected. The only reason it's not a full five stars is that the home fries could've been a little crisper. Overall, a delicious and satisfying breakfast--I'd definitely come back.

We stopped here for a quick beer as our flight was boarding soon. Convenient as it was located…read moreright next to us while waiting. Service was nice and polite, local beer was decent. Sat at the bar and watched tennis before the flight. Ambiance is nice overall.

Another excellent brunch after a long walk!…read more The mac and cheese bread bowl hit the spot like usual, it's tough to go wrong with fresh sour dough and cheesy goodness. Service was excellent despite being a very busy morning and having no reservation.

(Kari's Rating 9.25/10)…read more Came in with a group of 8 and we got split into two tables. We ordered a few coffee drinks and they took our order. Place is a cute vintage vibe complete with a projector and Frank Sentra playing lightly. As someone who's not a huge breakfast person, this place was a really delicious. Server was relatively attentive and it got busier as it was closer to 11:30. Reasonably priced and full of flavor- the cheese danish was absolutely delicious and I definitely wished I grabbed one to go. Whipped cream for the waffles isn't very sweet and it doesn't come with butter so ask for that on the side. The bacon isn't crispy, it's more of a thicker cut. Smashed potatoes were also delicious but made the "My Way" a little heavy. Would definitely try to come back if I was in the area!

Chic, mysterious, and just a little mischievous, The Good Thief is the kind of spot that feels like…read morea secret you are almost reluctant to share. The entrance is completely unmarked, with darkened windows and no signage; you literally have to decide whether to push or pull your way into the gloom, which fits the "thief" theme perfectly once you step inside. Inside, the space leans into a **chic** speakeasy ambience, only slightly undercut by 90s chillout tunes that are a touch loud but still on-brand for a laid-back late-night hideout. The food is where things really land. Frog legs arrive as the star curiosity and end up tasting strikingly familiar--so much so they echo the famed chicken wings from Anh and Chi in both comfort and flavour. The beef tartare is properly seasoned and genuinely delicious, rich but balanced enough that it never feels heavy. Ox tail is a unique inclusion on the menu and it follows through, offering deep, slow-cooked flavour that stands out even among the stronger dishes. Duck breast is cooked to a textbook pink, tender and juicy, an easy "order again" plate. Dessert keeps the momentum going. An oolong peach creation acts as the perfect finishing touch: fragrant, slightly floral, and just sweet enough to close the meal without tipping into cloying territory. Service and atmosphere reinforce the sense of a discreet drinking den--this is the place you duck into for a properly made drink and a series of small plates, not a high-traffic scene bar. With nothing to complain about--from food to vibe--The Good Thief feels like a well-executed concept: a hidden, unmarked bolthole where you slip in from the dark, linger over excellent plates, and slip back out just as quietly.

Modern vietnamese/fusion restaurant. Clearly some vietnamese…read moreflavours but otherwise it's not your traditional vietnamese dishes. The menu has lots of interesting cocktails, some unusual and other more classic. We tried the tasting menu which has almost every dishes from the menu. Everything was very tasty and delicious. I would say it was too much food for me and a bit too rich but still worth the price. Our favorites were the bone marrow, the dungeness crab garlic noodles, the wagyu beef tartare and duck breast. Service was fast and the waiter was very helpful making sure what we liked and what we didn't.

We came for happy hour and got the Watson cocktail ($11) which was not bad. Tasted similar to a…read moreNegroni. Margherita ($11) was the better of the two. The lamb tostadas ($8 each) were SO SALTY. Crispy taco shell on the bottom was nice and crispy but the lamb was just so salty. We couldn't finish one of them. They either need to add some kind of sweet chutney to balance it off or really reduce the salt content in it. There was a good amount of lamb flavour from the dish though The carrots were okay. Could have been a bit softer. I felt like the dish was missing to tie the hummus and the carrots together. It felt like a puzzle with a missing piece. Service was fine and the atmosphere was nice and laid back

I ordered the lamb and it was excellent. The servers were very kind, we accidentally dropped one of…read moreour drinks and they brought out a new drink in no time. Our server also gave us a round of champagne out of their own kindness. Loved the moody atmosphere, it felt like I was in Europe

Had dinner and breakfast here during my stay at Versante Hotel. Bruno is located at the main lobby…read moreof Versante. Really cool fun decor yet modern. Huge place and good for large group parties. Dinner menu was fantastic. They ran out of lamb but their pork tomahawk was delicious. Best of all, Bruno's Tiramisu was the standout. Absolutely so good. A must try. For breakfast, I had their smoke salmon omelette which was fantastic. Service was excellent. Highly recommend. Cheers!

Overpriced. Cesar salad was recommended due to the delicious…read moregarlic croutons. Was less than average. Meatballs weren't bad at all, but super small.

What an unexpected find! We went with a couple friends last minute on a whim and everything we had…read moreblew us away. Even before we finished our meal, I already asked my fiancée if I could return here for my birthday later this year. I have been looking for a sablefish replacement since archer closed down which I thought had the best sablefish. I found it. Okini knocks it out of the park on this dish. Super flavourful and mouthwatering. Also tried the clam vongole. Delicious. And spicy. But too spicy for me but I loved it still. Service is amazing as well. Our table wasn't ready when we arrived and they let us sit at the bar to wait.

Very fancy Japanese fusion restaurant serving up beautifully plated dishes. Overall, we thought the…read morefood was a touch on the sweeter side. We really enjoyed the nasu and burrata, kani risotto, and black sesame chocolate brownie. We liked the salmon soba though wondered if it was worth $32 given how small the portion was (picture shows 2 orders plated together). Unagi alla vodka was an interesting idea but the flavours did not complement each other. Reservation highly recommended as the restaurant was packed on a Sunday night!

My boyfriend and I came for happy hour and initially were seated at the Minerva's section, not…read morerealizing happy hour is only on the bar side. Our server was very kind and luckily was able to get us the last table on the bar side. The portions of the food were very large, especially considering it was happy hour prices. And I must say, the lamb is probably the best lamb you can get in all of Vancouver. The only thing is we wish there was a bit more space in the bar area, as it got real crowded real fast. Honestly no complaints about any of the food, only good things. We got the calamari, fries, tzatziki with bread, wings, lamb, and pasta.

We returned to Barra 41 in Kerrisdale to continue to celebrate our birthday tradition. My friend…read morehad a delicious looking margarita, which looked very tempting to try. My other friend and I had a couple of glasses of white wine. We shared Pita with Homus and Tzatzili Sauce, Marinated Olives, Honey Garlic Chicken Wings, which were literally finger lickin good!!!!!!! We shared a Halloumi Salad and finished our meal with a piece of Carrot Cake and a shot of Bailey's. The service was the best and the atmosphere very cheery and friendly.