If I'm not mistaken, this long-established eatery has been around since the late 1990's when I used to work in Vancouver. So glad it's still around and doing so well. First, the location can't be beat. From inside the restaurant on the second floor, the windows are floor-to-ceiling so we got a great view of the marina, Vancouverand the Burrard Street Bridge. Antonia, our lovely server, got us our drinks. It was challenging deciding what to eat because everything looked so good. My niece opted for the Falafel Burger, which she gobbled down in record time (which is rare for her). I wanted Falafel, too, so I opted for the Falafel Bowl which was chock full of goodness and so delicious. We gave Antonia a good tip to show our appreciation of her and the great food!! read more

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Greeted at the front door and seated immediately out on the patio with a great view of the harbour. I can't believe a restaurant on Granville Island did not have my favourite beer - Granville Island IPA ! I had to settle for something else. I ordered the steak frites which came with fries, of course, and a tasty lemony arugula salad. The steak was OK, a bit grisly and over salted, but cooked perfectly. My friend had the bang bang shrimp and enjoyed it. Service was good, except they forgot to bring silverware. We stole it from a table beside us... A great place for touristy stuff if you happen to be downtown. Parking isn't too expensive if you can find a spot. I was on a motorcycle so was able to squeeze in between two larger vehicles taking up more than their fair share... read more

Tap & Barrel - Bridges - Bang Bang Shrimp - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Lively Waterfront Dining at Tap & Barrel * Bridges My bestie and I headed to Tap & Barrel * Bridges for a two-person tasting session on Granville Island. The location is unbeatable, offering sweeping waterfront views paired with a high-energy, modern pub ambiance that makes for a fantastic spot to kick back. The service was bright, quick, and friendly, ensuring our table was well looked after throughout the visit. The food delivered satisfying, crowd-pleasing flavors--the Steak Frites were cooked nicely and served with crisp fries, the Ahi Tuna was wonderfully fresh and vibrant, and the Cajun Chicken topped a nicely balanced, crisp Caesar Salad. The Maple Dijon Glazed dish also added a rich, comforting touch to the lineup. read more

This is the main restaurant on Granville Island, right next to the Public Market and overlooking the harbor. Its a huge restaurant that gets very busy, so line up early! For our lunch, my wife and son both enjoyed their dishes more than I did. I would still recommend coming here, but only if you try to enjoy the meal and not eat too healthy. Their food and drink menu is huge! 1. My Caesar Salad with Garlic Chicken had no taste of any garlic or seasoning. The salad was fine but man that chicken was super dry. On the flip side, my wife loved the Seafood Caesar with salmon, shrimp, and scallops. Unfortunately, I am recovering from gout so I tend to avoid shellfish these days. 2. Our 6yo son got the Kid's Cheeseburger and surprisingly he ate most of it. He has bot been enjoying In and Out back in the USA these days so it was a crapshoot. Fries were crispy without being oily. Good burger - maybe because its 100% Canadian Beef, LOL. It came with granny smith apple and a tall glass of apple juice. Service was friendly. One other minor ding is that if you sit inside, there is not much ventilation or AC, so on a hot day you may be better off on the patio with fresh air. read more

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We had just finished a whale watching cruise and we walked over to this restaurant. It's very visually appealing with all of its yellow and it looked very cute and hip. Very minimal wait as the place is huge and can seat a lot of people. We sat outside by preference and it was really nice. We asked if we could have the umbrella opened up by our table because the sun was shining and it was hot. They gladly accommodated us. And I also wanted to sit away from the bar because it was noisy and they accommodated that request also. I ordered the Caesar salad with salmon, which was amazing. My companion had the Aji tuna Poké bowl and did not like it. The flavors were not very good. Most of the food looks fried so just be careful what you order. Reasonably priced and the food comes out pretty quick. read more

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Came for lunch on a Saturday. There was a line waiting to go in just after it opened. We were sat upstairs in the covered patio. I was nice a cozy as it was sunny outside, nice view but not too hot. The service was great, the server was quick to grab our order and refill our drinks. The food was good. We did ask for less salt, if possible. The clam chowder was still a little salty for our liking. Keep in mind that at home, we don't usually use too much salt so for others, it might be just right. A nice place for brunch on a weekend on a sunny day. read more

This place is delicious! The drinks were super yummy! We ordered food to share. There was a bit of a wait but it was worth it. It's a little loud in there so if you are looking for a quiet intimate place this might not be for you. The service was good. They were attentive and checked on us often. The ceviche was not what we were expecting but it was good! read more

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Amazing view from outdoor patio, super friendly staff, we were quickly seated despite a line out front, and the food was excellent! No complaints what so ever. Highly recommend! read more

Tap & Barrel - Bridges - Lobster roll & fish and chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

First time in Vancouver and visited this place for some dinner by the water. I recommend sitting outside cause it has great views. Our server was fantastic. She went above and beyond on bringing separate plates for the lobster roll that was being shared. Regarding the food, both the ceviche and the lobster roll were delicious. This a must place to eat at if you're visiting Vancouver. read more

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Nice spot on Granville. Gluten free options! I had the gluten free margherita pizza and thought the crust was excellent. They were so thoughtful and accommodating of my gluten free request, made sure they noted that I had celiac and assured me they would try to keep cross contamination to a minimum. I had no issues! Good drinks! Had the spicy passion fruit margarita, very tasty! My husband had the red truck lager and he liked it a lot. He also had the ahi tuna ceviche which was excellent. We went on a Saturday around 11:30 AM and were seated immediately. Bit of a wait when we left around 12:30 PM. I could see this place get busy when the weather is nice, as they have outdoor seating. Good views! read more

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My last dinner in Vancouver before moving away. Fitting that I was seated with a view of my apartment that I had just moved out of, looking out the window where I had my wedding photos taken (when it was still the old Bridges). I was exhausted from moving, and I just wanted some beers and a clean meal. Their hummus plate I had before in January and I was blown away by how good it was, so came back for that, and a nice beer tasting flight. I also had one of their rice bowls and had the tofu option. Honestly, it was exactly what I needed when I was too exhausted to do anything else. The staff were really great - they understood what I needed. read more

Tap & Barrel - Bridges - EXCELLENT hummus plate with flatbread. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Immediately walked in with a table of 10 (indoors) during the busy lunch rush. Service was quick and the food was delicious! read more

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Great location on the water with a fun times vibe. Food was very tasty and well prepared. Service was prompt, helpful and very knowledgeable. We were there late afternoon, a line but on wait for a table. A great place to relax and enjoy the day. read more

Went to Tap & Barrel twice in the SAME day on my birthday for cocktails and appetizers, which feels less like dining and more like a custody arrangement at that point. First waitress was awesome. For some reason I became fully convinced she was a skateboarder. No evidence. No skateboard nearby. Just a vibe I invented in my head. She was not a skateboarder. Still gave amazing service to the table despite me apparently profiling people as "kickflip capable." Came back later and got served by a guy with glasses who was possibly the happiest human being I've ever encountered. Not "good customer service" happy. Like Disney side character levels of joy. I left in a better mood than when I arrived and slightly concerned he may actually be powered by sunlight. 10/10. Apparently my new hobby is spending entire days at Tap & Barrel. read more

Tap & Barrel - Bridges - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I never knew that tap and barrel has half price bottled wine on tuesdays. My friend happened to google and found out. their wine list isnt very extensive but definitely some basic and well received types. We also ordered from their late night happy hour menu which starts at 9pm. We tried the wild mushroom pizza, which was great with quality amount of mushrooms and cheese We also ordered the tots. Nothing fancy and spectacular. Just something i havent had for a long time. we were seated at the patio which has very good and spectacular views for the night!! read more

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Came here upon recommendation from someone at the Public Market for the views. Definitely delivered on the views, but the food was a definite disappointment. I ordered the Miso Sablefish. The fish was definitely not fresh. Tasted very fishy; the vegetables bok choy and mushrooms stole the show. They were good but were really supposed to be a side piece to the fish. Other members of our party ordered the fish and chips, which also tasted like old fish. Definitely not fresh, disappointing considering seafood is so readily available in Vancouver. Come for the view, have a drink at happy hour, and save your appetite for something less touristy. read more

The views here are beautiful - whether you're outside or upstairs there's plenty of seating with great views of False Creek. I went for a brunch on a Sunday and they have a special $4 dollars off brunch food items. My main was the double bacon benedict ($15 after the discount). The dish had a really nice savory flavor and the hollandaise sauce was incredible. The potatoes were cooked to perfection as well. Before my food, I got an espresso martini ($13) which hit the spot. The atmosphere is top notch and the staff throughout was very friendly. Although, they're a little disorganized when entering. They need a better system as I had to wait to get a table, even though it wasn't busy. read more

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We arrived and enjoyed the gorgeous outdoor waiting area around the fire pit for a patio table that is dog friendly and a major round of applause must be given to the hostess team here as they also expertly made sure to seat even the three dogs another table was waiting on at a section of the patio separate from ours to ensure minimal dog barking and any issues so the patio stayed peaceful. I can confirm this as I asked the wonderful hostess if we can perhaps be seated apart from other dogs as our puppies are still learning social etiquette and she said not to worry they seat dogs separated on purpose. So brilliant! Wish more restaurants did this, sometimes they too often seat them close to each other and interactions cannot be avoided. And the rest of our service was just as professional and friendly, times perfectly. Every dish was delicious and healthy, portioned generously to boot. All amazing to discover since we saw how busy this location of Tap & Barrel can be with a line and folks waiting all day. Dog friendly, delicious, clean, and gorgeous views? Impressive. read more

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After an early start to the day and lots of walking and sight seeing we were happy to have walked by Tap & Barrell. It was pretty busy for a Monday and we had to wait a little to get seated but it was worth the wait. The kitchen seemed a little overwhelmed because the food took a while to come out, but our server was very attentive and friendly and gave us some good recommendations from the menu. I had a chicken Caesar salad which I liked, the chicken was cooked well and the seasoning was great. My highlight was the Hugo cocktail, as I don't see it too often on restaurant menus where I live now. I always get it whenever I see it somewhere and highly recommend it! We sat outside and enjoyed the lovely view of the water. Even though it was busy the atmosphere was still super relaxed and not noisy at all. read more

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Slushie drinksss! The margarita was better than pink lemonade. All day happy hour on Mondays! Plus free parking in Granville Island after 6 PM. The Mediterranean power bowl was even better than I expected! And the hummus and bread blew me away! These two are my favourite items. The margarita pizza was very thin and crispy. I loved dipping the pizza crust in the hummus too! read more

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After a long day on the boat whale watching. We stopped in this place since it was near by. The hostess sat us down and we ordered right away since we were hungry. The tuna dip was loaded with extras and the taste was amazing. We got seafood pasta along as entrees. The restaurant has outdoor seating with a pretty view. Right by the boat docks. read more

Tap & Barrel - Bridges - Tuna tartare - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tap Burger- 5 stars- (L) PBJ burger- 4 stars - it was culinary interesting. The bacon jam is delish. PB was just ok. Very good for a burger without cheese. Burgers were well seasoned. And had a nice crispy crust to them. Produce was fresh and delicious. Fries and tots were perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Service- 5 stars Great views of the bridge and Marina. Happy hour all day on Monday! read more

We went here in June and really enjoyed it! The place was clean, the service was great, and the food and drinks were excellent. It has a great vibe, and you can't beat the views of the waterfront. Definitely a place we'd happily visit again! read more

I went to watch the Blue Jays as jumped on the bandwagon and got there in time to order Happy hour so ordered 2 HH margaritas and mushroom pizza. While the drink and pizza came out, I reminded the waitress abt my 2nd drink and presume she forgot that I ordered both yet charged me regular price for the 2nd drink, it's not the nominal difference, it's the principle as she shld have honored it yet tried to say the system would not allow her to enter in 2 drinks which I doubt was the case. Understand games can be.a busy time so could not be bothered to argue yet would make me question the integrity of this establishment. read more

Tap and Barrel Bridges is a perfect location in a mostly touristy area in Granville Island. What's really nice about T&B Bridges is that it's all the way at the end of Granville Island where there's a good amount of parking and a large dining space for it. It's right next to the water and an awesome backdrop for pictures especially during the nighttime. After a long day touring downtown Vancouver or seeing the sites aeound the area, take a seat at the bar and taste one of the many local microbrews. The bartenders are really nice and informative about the local options. The food is very representative of the Pacific Northwest menu while keeping it simple with bar food. Lastly, if you're planning on having a holiday party, you can reserve the whole top floor. read more

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Absolutely love this place for summer, the patio seating overlooking the sea is beautiful and gives such European summer vibes. The staff is very nice and the food and drinks are amazing. Their limoncello spritz is what keeps getting me back here. read more

Tap & Barrel - Bridges - Limoncello - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The weight staff was absolutely perfect. You can come here dressed casually or maybe business casual. There were lots of choices on the menu so everybody was able to find something that they enjoyed. At lunchtime, the wine was 50% off. We got great views of the water, even in a cold day. I would strongly recommend coming to this place. read more

Food was great. Wonderful location and atmosphere. Servers were friendly. Little bit of a wait. I got the guac and chips and the rice bowl with prawns. Both were great and I even had left overs. They even had a couple of mocktails which I appreciated! read more

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After a day of exploring Granville, we were looking for a place to eat so we just decided to go here. It's a nice restaurant and for the most part, we enjoyed our food there. I got the fish and chips, while my wife got the a spicy ahi sandwich. We both liked our food overall, but it was a bit on the heavier side. I know fish and chips isn't a light meal, but there was just way more oil than I was used to and the ahi sandwich had a bit more mayonnaise than we liked. My son got the kid's mac and cheese which was actually really good and the portion was large. My son wasn't a fan, but my wife and I liked it since the cheese seemed higher quality. Although the food wasn't anything special, the restaurant has a nice view of water. Also, service wasn't bad, but it did take especially long to get our food. It seemed like most patrons were waiting, so maybe they had some issues in the kitchen that day. Who knows. Anyway, definitely a decent place to eat when you're in Granville, but nothing exceptional either. read more

Good food, not too loud, available outdoor heated sitting. Service was fast and nice. read more

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Got invited my family to dine at Tap and barrel and the experience did not disappoint. Location was waterfront with parking right infront. I had the blackened steak with creole butter and side of shrimps. And for dessert, the affogato! The steak came medium as ordered. The cut could be a bit better as I prefer a bit of fat for more flavour. The creole butter was spot on providing more depth and kick, and brought the steak to another level. Presentation was top notch, as well as the service. It was a busy Sunday, but the servers did not miss a beat and made sure everyone one in our group was taken care of. Kudos to the restaurant for having creole butter on the menu. Not many places have this option. The affogato was simple amazing. What a way to end the meal with something sweet and perky at the same Time. Cheers! Happy eating! read more

My family ate a linner (late lunch early dinner) here about 1 1/2 weeks ago when we visited Granville Island. I really loved this restaurant. From the time we were seated, to the service, to the cooks, and anyone else we encountered, all service was great here! The restaurant was super clean inside and outside. The yellow color of the building really makes this place stand out. The restaurant bench back seating all had some cool pillows to lean on, sit on, or whatever your purpose would be for them, even if just seeing they were decorative pillows. I appreciated the clean restroom as well. I also enjoyed seeing the number of big screens/tv's so customers could watch sports if needed. When we first arrived, my two granddaughters needed to eat right away. So we ordered a kids' pizza. I don't know if this was an actual kid's pizza or a bigger size, but it was a larger than expected pizza and very good! Everyone ordered some miscellaneous drinks and cocktails, but I just stuck with some good old-fashioned water. For the main course, I had a blackened chicken, bacon, and avocado burger with a Caesar salad. My chicken burger was amazing! Both of my daughters ordered the lobster roll sandwiches, one had fries, the other had a house salad. My son in law had a shrimp pesto linguine with garlic bread. Everyone seemed very satisfied! I would highly recommend you eat here and definitely will come back here again when visiting!!! read more

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First time in this area. Our hotel concierge recommended this restaurant for water front dining. We sat at the bar as we were just going to have a cocktail but when we saw the food coming out to the guests around us we had to have something. We started with guacamole and chips. It was so fresh and a nice happy hour portion. We also enjoyed the margarita pizza, aperol spitz, old fashion and house wine. All were fantastic as well as the view. read more

Jim, Erin, Gayle, and I recently had Lunch here on a beautiful and warm Vancouver day. OK, it was a little too warm, so we asked for a table here at Tap & Barrel (Bridges) inside. This place was also very popular and our reservation definitely beat the lines. In Summary: - The roomy interior and comfortable table made our overall experience quite pleasant. Ambient noise allowed for good conversation. - We all enjoyed our menu and adult beverage choices. As one can only dine on burger and fries (or fish and chips) so often, I was pleased with Ranchero Rice Bowl (see picture) - Service was slow and disorganized at times. A staff member who I took to be a Supervisor was very apologetic and working hard with co-workers to get things right. - Menu pricing was as expected and knowing the exchange rate difference between the Loonie and the US Dollar. - We came in during "prime time" and notices that a later post lunch hour meal would make dining here easier and quieter. read more

Tap & Barrel - Bridges - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Lovely warm day in Granville island. Popped in for lunch. Place was busy, busy but we were seated immediately and menus and drinks brought over very quickly. It wasn't too loud, easy to talk to each other We both decided on the west coast clubhouse which turned out to be delicious, fresh and tasty. Great food, great experience. read more

Tap & Barrel - Bridges - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Review #737 Sure it has a water view but the wait and food were awful. So how much time do you have to sit here without food or drinks while the meter runs--that is the question? I am becoming increasingly embarrassed of what Vancouver has to offer in terms of waterfront food dining, but I guess that is the way with most waterfront places. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong! I don't think any of the servers were locals anyway (so what does that tell you), and even if they were nice when actually coming round, fish and chips without mixed drinks should not take two hours! Especially tiny pieces of fish and nearly cold (definitely old) fries! Not only did the meter cost $10 to sit here but the drive during rush hour was horrendous--and I arrived well before rush hour. Go here for the view and drinks if you must, but this place is even worse than I remembered and I have been coming here since the 1990s. I still gave the server a 20 per cent tip as she seemed overwhelmed and perhaps it wasn't her fault, but they weren't even going to give me the empty table on the water in the first place. If they wanted the table for a group buying alcohol (which makes sense!) , why make us sit there for 2.5 hours? Wouldn't you rather turn the table over. (We only planned to stay for an hour.) read more

The ambiance you wish for on a spring and summer day. I'm stunned and impressed by the speed of service and the incredible staff. Chloe our server was incredible! A total vibe. She knew the best recommendations and had an incredible personality that made it fun everytime she came to the table. We ate pizza, poke and the affogato and they were ALL incredible! I think the parking situation isn't awesome but that's not the restaurants fault! Just be prepared to circle awhile if you're coming at peak hours! read more

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Club Sandwich:7.5/10 needed more flavor in the sauce or something. Mac and cheese with chicken: ck 8/10, Mac and cheese 6.5/10. Ambiance 8/10. Korean wings not pictured, went quick but 7/10. Service was good. read more

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One of the biggest restaurants on Granville island. We came here looking for oysters but realized we had been looking at the Bridges restaurant menu (it's separate from Tap&Barrel Bridges). No oysters available at T&B but we decided to stay anyway. The mussels were a perfect substitute. The dish was great, very flavorful and not too buttery as i've had other places. We enjoyed a few cocktails on the patio in the sun and ordered from the happy hour menu. Recommend trying the fried pickles. A great spot to check out on the island. Take the very across the water to English bay if you have time! read more

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We got a table and the menu items looked so good, but unfortunately, no server came to bring us water or even greet us. We were super disappointed with the service, so we just walked out after waiting 15 minutes at our table with no one coming over. DO BETTER. read more