I visited Kings Tap at Lonsdale Quay and had such a great experience that we decided to try Village…read moreTap House. All I can say is that their staff training is top-notch. We received excellent, fast service, and the food arrived promptly and was absolutely delicious. The menu is almost identical to Kings Tap's, so we decided to try the chicken wings, steak, fish tacos, and my daughter's favorite...the spicy vodka rigatoni. Everything tasted amazing! The staff was friendly, attentive, and consistently made sure our drinks were topped up. I highly recommend this place.

Tried Village Taphouse in Park Royal and overall had a solid experience…read more I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich on a gluten-free bun, and it really delivered. The bun was nicely toasted and held together well (which isn't always the case with gluten-free options), and the chicken itself was crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and packed with flavour. It came out hot and was served with a side of fresh fries that complemented it perfectly. The only downside was finding a small chicken bone in my sandwich. I let the staff know, and while it didn't completely ruin the experience, it's definitely something worth noting. Overall, it's a great spot for a tasty meal and I'd still come back, just with a bit more caution next time.

I seriously almost gave this place two stars to make sure to keep people from coming to this bar…read more But that would just be rude! I got a live ant in my drink, a wink and a mock gun hand from a local drunk, and a very dim local feel. This place is definitely high on my list of interesting places to visit in (West) Vancouver.

Quite simply the best pub in the world. 95% locals and they…read moredon't give a sh*t what you do, where your from or what you drive. They don't try to do anything (renovate, clean etc.) or impress anyone. Staff are friendly, forgiving, and are good cuddlers. Moved out of the neighbourhood and miss it every day.

The Panorama Bar and Grill offers a beautiful southern views from the slopes of the Northshore…read moreMountains and has great beers on tap. I've not stayed here this late, but it is open until 1am and I think you need to be with a Hollyburn member to savor a brew in the pub. The space accommodates groups well and the interior is nicely maintained. I'd liken it to a modernized and refurbished English pub with walls of glass. Service is courteous, prompt, and respectful. If you know a member, twist their arm and make them take you!

I'm an eggplant lover so when it comes to Persian restaurants, Bademjan has long been my "go to"…read moredish. It typically has meat in it so I've had it a lot less ever since I became Pescatarian. When I read the menu for Miraas online and saw that they had a Vegetarian version of Bademjan, I knew I had to try this restaurant! I came here on a Thursday evening with my mom and we ordered the following: Mirza Ghasemi (Smoked Eggplant Dip) Breaded Shrimps Veggie Mosamma Bademjan The Mirza Ghasemi appetizer came with one piece of bread which my mom and I split into half. It was a warm and tasty appetizer. I was a bit surprised at how quickly it was served to us, but found no fault with the dish and sooner is better than later. With only one piece of bread for this appetizer, there was plenty leftover to bring home afterwards. Mom's Breaded Shrimps dish was super crispy. It was basically like a Prawn Tempura in a Japanese restaurant but a lot crispier than that. I think my daughter would love this dish and will have to bring her to this restaurant so she can order it for herself sometime. My Veggie Mosamma Bademjan was served with a very generous portion of Tahdig (Crispy Persian Rice) and it was the most beautiful plate of Tahdig I have ever seen. I've seen basic versions of Tahdig online. A basic version would be white rice on the bottom with a golden crust on top. This one had the white rice and golden crust on top, along with a sprinkling of dried barberries, something green (pistachio or pumpkin seeds?), and grains of dark pink rice scattered around the edge of the plate. It was so colourful and quite the sight to behold. Service could have been a bit better. Our server wasn't rude or anything like that. Just that I felt like I had to constantly stick my hand up and wave it in the air to get attention. Would have been nice if our server had simply been more attentive to us, without me having to wave my hand in the air. Food was awesome though. We will definitely come back again sometime.

I ordered the Koobideh kebab for lunch there today, and unfortunately, I developed food poisoning…read moreand severe digestive issues afterward. The leftover food had such a terrible smell that I had to throw it directly into the trash. This was a very disappointing and unpleasant experience, and I would not recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

Location for this branch of Earls is unbeatable. Walking distance to Ambleside, by the sea and…read moresand. So picturesque. Food was impressive. I ordered a Vegan Korean Bibimbap. It was served in a scalding hot bowl. The rice was crispy at the bottom and I was amazed at how well it retained its heat. Even when I blew on each spoonful to cool it down, it was still piping hot when it entered my mouth. My niece ordered some tacos and said they were really good. She said she had ordered them before so they must've been good indeed since it was a repeat order for her. My mom's Avocado Benedict looked really good. I will have to try ordering that for myself next time! Service was "meh". It was one of those situations where I could see our server but he was constantly facing the wrong direction. It was ages before I could finally catch his eye and flag him down.

I recently visited Earls Kitchen + Bar and sat on their patio, which is dog-friendly -- always a…read morebig plus if you're out with your pup. The patio itself is in a beautiful spot and they've added patio heaters, which makes it comfortable even when it's a bit cooler outside. The food was good overall, and the menu is what you'd expect from Earls -- solid options with something for everyone. Unfortunately, the patio cleanliness took away from the experience. When we sat down, there was bird poop on my cutlery and water glass, which meant I had to ask the manager to replace them. After that, they brought out another glass that had bird poop on it. So, I also had to ask for the entire table setting to be refreshed so everyone had clean utensils and glasses. To make matters worse, there was bird poop on the couch cushion as well. I understand patios can be tricky with birds around, but it did feel like the table area should have been checked and cleaned before seating guests. Overall, it's still a nice patio, dog-friendly, and the food was good, but I'd recommend the staff do a more thorough check of the outdoor seating before guests are seated to avoid situations like this. The patio heaters and location are definitely nice perks, though.

Stumbled upon this place via Yelp (thanks fellow Yelpers) when we were in town for a cruise. So…read moreglad that we found it as the establishment was a gem. The owner and staff were so welcoming / made our dinner even more special. Restaurant has classy, modern, and hip decor. There's also a bar area for drinks. We had several of their pasta dishes and all were very good. Nice selection of wines, which we enjoyed with our meal. We had a large party (9 people) and they did a great job of serving us - meals came out quickly and efficiently. They really added to the specialness of our group vacation.

We had a nice evening at Alchemist. We were there for happy hour, so we were able to order a…read morebottle of wine for to have with our dinner. They have an outdoor patio area but the seating is on couches you and would have to lean over to eat at a coffee table. We thought that it would be very awkward for eating. They had one high top table outside that we took. Sunday is pizza night and all the pizzas were $17.95. The FIFA game was on both inside and on the patio. For dinner we shared a diavola pizza and smoked salmon parpadelle. The pizza was good but the crust was soggy. The salmon parpadelle was good but I think it would have been better with another pasta - spaghetti, linguine or fettucine as the pasta could not be twirled with a fork and spoon and had to be cut up. The service was excellent. When our server Malaka heard that we were coming in from Abbotsford she said that she would give us the "best seat in the restaurant". When we opted to sit on the patio she gave us a complimentary tiramisu as a thank you. It was such a kind gesture. It was a nice relaxing evening and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Easy going atmosphere, good and well priced beer selection, karaoke night can be a hoot. Really…read morenice outside when weather works.

A hidden gem that seemingly couldn't be any more hidden. Drive out on E Badger Road and keep going…read moreand going and going until you are convinced you ended up in Canada somehow and boom, there it is. Ever been in a bar where everyone is smiling? No, you haven't because they don't exist...but here, every table on the Thursday night (open mic) night I was there was smiling and happy. Total good vibes place. 2 food trucks in the parking lot, A Que Tacos for reliable Mexican and a bbq and seafood joint run by Travis from The Deadliest Catch TV show. Yes, that dude. Super nice guy, he's happy to share his story with you and dang he is pumping out some good food from his truck. Nachos were more than enough for a table of 4. Legit smash burgers, too. Justin the bartender is too good to be true. Seemingly everywhere at once, making sure everyone has what they need. I happily lost 4 hours there. Looking forward to more, especially when the weather turns and their backyard gets bustling again.

Behind Hundy Burger you'll find The Stock Room, a speakeasy with a playful mix of tropical charm…read moreand refined cocktail bar energy. It's cozy, stylish, and the drinks are crafted with serious skill. We tried their This or That summer cocktail feature (running until August 31), along with the Lost Luggage cocktail. For food, we had the featured sandwich (beef patty, truffle dijonnaise, smoked gouda, red wine mushrooms, pickled onion, and arugula) plus the classic bacon cheeseburger (stacked with bacon, cheese, pickles, lettuce, and Hundy sauce). Cocktails, burgers, and a speakeasy setting...what more could you ask for? Food 5/5 (one of the best and juiciest smash burgers I've had) Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Parking 4.5/5 (paid street parking)

We spent the evening of Valentine's at The Stock Room recently. Arriving around 6:30 p.m., the host…read moretold us there was only bar seating available. This was fine with us since the goal was to have a couple of drinks and stuff ourselves with some burgers and fries from Hundy (the burger joint we needed to go through to get to Stock Room). I started with the dangerous liaison cocktail (beefeater gin, peach, lemon, sugar, butterfly pea flower). This was a solid drink, refreshing and hit the spot. My second drink was spreadsheet (beefeater, st. germain, lime, strawberry syrup, green strawberry bitters). I enjoyed this drink better as it wasn't too sweet and the flavor profile was more to my taste when it comes to cocktails. I'm happy to have found another bar to add to my list of places to grab a good drink in Vancouver.

Cozy Bar & Grill With Festive Vibes And Plenty Of Seating…read more Red Lion Bar & Grill West Vancouver is one of my favourite eateries on the North Shore. Open everyday from 11:30am-10:30pm serving familiar and delicious British meals, draft beers, and cocktails. They offer plenty of indoor and patio seating. They also have a very cozy fireplace which you can sit around with friends and enjoy a glass of wine. If you are lucky you might be able to enjoy your meal with live music Happy hour is from 3-6pm and 9pm-closing We tried: Deep Fried Calamari $23.50 Baked Brie $24.00 Red Lion Burger $19.50 Cod Fish & Chips $26.50 Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Parking 4.5/5 (free street parking) Service (it took them ~10 minutes to bring the menu and ~20 minutes to come back and take our order)

The Red Lion has great ambiance, both inside and on the great outdoor patio and has never…read moredisappointed us. The service is friendly and efficient, the menu is varied and the kitchen has been consistently excellent over the many years we've eaten there. The bar and beer selection offer excellent service as well.

If you love croissants this is the place. Their croissants are amazing - very flaky, slight…read morecrispy, very light and airy - it is like biting into a cloud full of succulent raspberry, which is so light. It's not as crispy as some others but light and uniquely wonderful. I definitely want to come back to try their other croissants. I also had a Koughn Aman. Their take is slightly different. It has a very sweet glaze on top but is not really crispy like most other bakeries do it. I like it though I might slightly prefer the way other places do it. Overall amazing pastries.

Croissants are never ready when they open. Staff are surly - could be much better. Great location.read more