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.

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.

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!

Tasty pub overlooking the water at Horseshoe Bay…read more Parking is available behind the building, as well as along the various village side streets. The venue has the classic Irish look, with plenty of wooden trim. There is also a N facing patio, though it was closed when I went. Staff are friendly. No complaints. As it was happy hour, my friends and I went for their burger & beer combo. The burger is pretty solid. Doesn't include sides though. I added an onion ring upgrade. Pretty decent as wel. The calamari is also quite good here. Fluffy and not too greasy. Definitely wouldn't mind coming back at some point. Recommended.

I missed my ferry lol. So I had hours to kill. I went to the bar with my luggage. It was raining…read moreand it was gonna be an all day travel day, so I found refuge here! Elizabeth at the bar was very attentive. I ordered the soup of the day, a single piece of battered fish (instead of a full fish and chips), and a beer. They have a good beer selection and some cans to-go. I also ordered a tea. I was able to charge my electronics and work on my laptop a bit. Overall, I recommend the place! There were lots of TVs playing Olympics when I went. They had booth seating, high tables, and bar stools. Looks like a good neighborhood bar/conveniently located for anyone else like me waiting for the ferry!

Stopped into The Ox Pub for a whiskey and a Guinness. Two…read moredrinks so perfectly paired I briefly understood Irish poetry and forgave my enemies. 10/10.

Guiness was good and cold. There were three customers in the bar when we came in. Wait staff and…read morebartender ignored us..... then acted like we were imposing on them. Other reviews note this also.

Found a place on the Too Good to Go app called The Cornerstone Bistro by Monika's, decided to check…read moreit out and it brought me here. I was intrigued by the location even before I came here in person as I could see on the map that it was in a residential area, away from main streets and other commercial businesses. There was only one lady working here (Monika). I came here with my mom. She ordered a Chai Latte and I ordered a Matcha Latte. Our drinks came out fairly quickly but we had to wait quite awhile for our food. We had each ordered a slice of quiche with a bowl of Potato & Leek soup. Monika realized we had waited quite awhile for our food and brought us a chunk of carrot cake on the house to make up for the long wait. She said this cake was their bestseller. No room to eat the cake as tummy space was already taken up by quiche and soup, so we brought the cake home. The cake was quite good indeed and I enjoyed the quiche as well. Drinks and soup could have been better. I would have preferred my Matcha Latte to have been sweeter and my mom felt her Chai Latte was a bit too sweet for her. I think this place has potential and perhaps might do better with a bit more help. It's a charming space in a nice, quiet neighborhood. I do hope there will be more staff working here eventually. Kinda sounded like Monika had taken over this shop not too long ago so...guess it's in a bit of a transitional stage.

This is a lovely little brunch spot tucked away on a residential block. A converted house, they…read moreappear to have live music nights and other things, as well as local art on the walls for sale. They only serve their hot brunch on a weekend, as during the week there is no chef available so it's the pastries and such in the window on offer. We enjoy their brunch offerings, finding them reasonably priced and overall quite tasty. I often get the big breakfast type dish with eggs, bacon etc. They had waffles at one stage that the kids loved but that doesn't seem to be available all the time. We can't go past a pancake on the side, as they're so tasty and cheap! Pancakes all round! ($2 each last time we were there). We enjoy coming here for consistent quality in a different setting. Service can be a little slow at times, though friendly, but they're a small, popular location with minimal staff covering the demand. There's also a small bodega type shop if you wanted to grab premade items or less common snacks. If you come in earlier on a weekend, getting a seat shouldn't be a problem. There's also a nice patio to enjoy the sunny days on. Pretty sure I've seen a few dogs here in the past. They do a good hot brunch which I'd recommend if you're in the area or posting through.

I recently visited Miraas and had a really good experience…read moreThe kebabs were delicious juicy and full of flavor and the service was great everyone was friendly and welcoming The rice was okay but I think it could be a little better Overall I really enjoyed the food and I would recommend Miraas to anyone who likes Persian kebabs

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.

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.

The Greek steak bowl was excellent! The plate was perfectly portioned of its pairing of hummus,…read moreGreek salad plus steak and breads. I would definitely order this dish again as I love their hummus! Service was good and friendly. The vibes of a local pub plus traditional old school decor - chill ambiance to dine in groups or a nice place to catch up over drinks with a friend and a good spot to hang out while waiting for the next ferry sailing.

This surprised me in the best way. The candied salmon salad poke bowl was unforgettable. I never…read morethought a salad could feel so comforting on a cold and rainy day, but this one really did. The service was okay and the interior has an old school, traditional vibe that gives the place a lot of character. If you can grab a corner seat, it is great for people watching.

I was at this pub many years ago and the atmosphere has not change and nothing else either. The…read moretheme is a railroad pub of days long gone. There appears to be no updates that I was aware of. The waitress served 7 of us and she was really good. She was fast and the food came out quickly and everything that was ordered was correct. No errors anywhere. Huge variety of beer and quickly served. Many pubs gave 20 oz of beer and this one did not. I had the pemby Italian beef ragu. There was enough to feed a horse. In other words it was a lot. Really delicious and came hot. The bread was cooked and soft, not burnt and overly crispy. Good place to eat for a quick bite.

Five stars if you're a looking for a laid back sports focused bar. They offer regular drink…read morespecials (mostly different taps or bottles of beer) and honestly have some of the best bar food I've had. Portions are always more than enough, ingredients are fresh and classics hold down the fort while they bring on new items to try. They've got awesome fish and chips and eggs benny's. Couple of classics are their baked garlic shrimp and pizza's! You can also count on an attentive bartender or server as most of them have been there for a very long time. A bonus is that you will never feel rushed!