I looked long and hard to find just the right place to eat tonight and we hit the nail on the head…read more This place was just what we wanted. They also have a very nice patio and I hope we could have taken our dog Avery out there. Anyhow we decided to eat indoors due to it being a bit chilly. The service by Angie was great and we really enjoyed and liked her company. She said her long range goals were to be a vet, so we introduced her to our dog. She was so nice and gracious. The food we had was top notch and enough to take with us. We had the beet salad and the goat cheese was so good, as were the fresh beets. It also had walnuts,another of my favorites. Then we had the shrimp appetizer, which was perfectly cooked. It's similar to a scampi. My husband got the lobster ravioli and the actual ravioli was so good and did not skimp on the lobster. The Viognier I got paired well with the shrimp and my husband got a Chardonnay he liked very much. Far as any suggestions I have to simply make each dish really stand out, I would have a vodka sauce with a bit of tomato flavor on the ravioli, which would help with not overpowering the delicate flavors of the lobster. The sauce was very tasty however, but a bit much for the ravioli. I would also toast the walnuts for the salad. Those are my honest suggestions as a foodie. You could also put suggestions on the menu of wine or even beer pairing with the food. It would enhance the flavors and increase sales. Overall well done in terms of meeting my expectations.

This is a tough review to pen, as our experience overall was not up to par. The restaurant has…read morequite good reviews, but there seems to be a penchant for forgetting about their customers somehow. That's exactly what happened to us this last week. We got there a bit before 8 a good hour prior to them closing. There were maybe five or six tables at various stages of service. We were quickly seated, given waters and menus, and then forgotten for 20 minutes. We finally asked the other server, who I believe in one of the owners, if we could order. Our server came over quickly and apologized profusely, but the damage was done. Our martinis came quickly after we asked for them as did our Caesar salad, which initially seemed too garlicky, and was in fact not. I ordered the Veal Parmesan while the lovely K had the Sun-dried Tomato Fettuccine. It came as advertised, but was not what she was looking for, certainly not the fault of the kitchen. My veal was somehow a bit chewy, and had too much breading and cheese on it. The in-house made pasta (as they all are, kudos for that) was nicely done, but the protein overshadowed the sauce. The interior is nicely decorated and there is a patio area there for the nice days. The open kitchen is a favourite of ours, but it also exposes any issues that may be going on. All in all, it was not a good experience for us, but mistakes happen and we would give them a try again, as K had a good initial experience. That's the reason we went there, and one bad evening shouldn't end it all. Nice restaurants are not plentiful in PG, so everyone deserves to drop back and punt very occasionally.

We had an excellent work dinner at The Twisted Cork and an even better time afterwards. Every…read moresingle interaction we had with the staff was incredible; from the waitstaff taking orders and clearing food, management looking into gluten free options, and of course, the bartender who managed to find something perfect for everyone as we started ordered speciality cocktails. The food was great, from appetizers to mains, and our beverages were all great. We stayed well into the evening, when the music turned up, and really enjoyed the switch from mood-lighting dining to the perfect place to unwind. The salmon stuffed chicken breast was the best gluten free dish I've had in a while! My celiac colleague and I both had it and were very pleased. While there aren't a ton of GF options on the menu, what they do have, they do well.

I will say, if for anything the staff are worth the visit. Meaghan, Mike and Victoria are AMAZING…read more Because of them I made two visits to The Twisted Cork. They have a decent wine selection from BC and a menu that is sure to please any palate. The menu changes, but honestly, whatever you order is full of flavor. I ordered their grilled salmon on a bed of tagliatelle with grilled asparagus. The temperature was good, seasoning was a touch heavy BUT in no way effected my enjoyment of the dish. $38 very worth it. Over the two evenings I spent with The Twisted Cork let's just say I took a little tour of Mike's signature cocktails and I was in foodie Bliss. My favorite was his Elderflower Basil Sour. It was a mix of complex flavors that came together to make an amazing cocktail. Overall, I sampled six of his signature cocktails and learned about the how and why he developed them. His an amazing mixologist. I Highly recommend The Twisted Cork and will def return if I ever find myself in Prince George again

Earl's is one of those places you can easily take friends and family too and expect a great time…read morewith exceptionally good food. The place does get busy, and it's no wonder. The vibe is light and lively so be prepared for a little noise. I ordered the chicken, brie & fig sandwich. It comes in a toasted focaccia bun and a heaping bowl of fries. The sandwich was plentiful and tasty! That focaccia was pillowy-fresh with a slight toast to firm it up. The brie and fig are a wonderful combination to the spinach, apple and garlic aioli. A very enjoyable lunch. Prices are on par with the times and service is exemplary. We were checked on often, glasses refilled when ready. Earl's will definitely be a "go to" when visiting in Prince George.

Reservation was set for 5:45pm, received a text @6pm table was ready... food was amazing except for…read morethe steak..a tad dry.. window had a nice breeze coming in along with the sun setting. Our server is amazing! The variety of drinks we consumed were the best for the summer experience! Definitely will be returning

The food came out as how I expected, service was great, it was late in the night less people and…read morelimited servers. Brown's ambiences are all the same, love their decorations.

The food in the service was impeccable. I found the waitress to be both friendly and professional…read more The burger was delicious. So were the fries with garlic aïoli. 10/10.

Maybe good maybe not, hard to say when they are not open when they say. Looks like a good spot, on…read morethe smaller side.

THE FIRM LOUNGE & GRILL…read more Talk about imprudent timing, opening at the sunrise of the pandemic, and having to writhe and wriggle from the gate. Thankfully, the Firm did so within the hull of a sunken juggernaut, the revered Copper Pig. Alas, schedules and the aforementioned writing career prevented me from visiting The Firm until now, a fact I now regret, as it impeded my efforts to ridicule and oversexualize its name. That being said, it was a great film with Tom Cruise. Where was I? Erections? No, The Firm, right. No sex jokes. The first real surprise upon entering was how much they adopted their own personality within the old location. I was half expecting the often used Hannibal Lecter metaphor of walking around in another restaurant's skin, but they really took the effort to stamp their own identity, with the only fragment of the previous Pig being the exposed wood of the ceiling. And while the tables are in the exact location, it feels entirely new, dominated by that bright blue underlit sign slapped under the bar. Patrons even enter through a different door. The booths are generous, shockingly to the point that the more rotund members of our party had no issue wedging ourselves into place around a table that could easily hold eight. And for some reason, we decided to spend a week's wages here. Not sure why...maybe it had been a while since we'd all been out together and ended up throwing caution to the wind. The alcohol flowed quickly and consistently, not in any way prompted by the unforeseen reunion of my wife with an old friend she hadn't seen since my wife's breakup with her ex. Not. Awkward. At all. I'm sure the sudden ordering of a double shot rum and coke was not at all a consequence of that encounter. It prompted a round of fruity and convoluted concoctions mixing bumu, triple sec, empress, mirtillo, vodka, and various berries (not all in one drink; who do think I am, David Hasselhoff?) After ordering the full order charcuterie, I had considered that we would follow that with a series of smaller appetizers, which I assumed after the wife ordered both the bruschetta and the elk carpaccio. A friend tackled the stuffed yorkie (the pastry, not the dog) while another accepted the hot wings challenge. Ordering just appetizers is a practice I enjoy as it really shows off the talent of the resident-- --Oh, we're all still ordering mains? ...Okay, I didn't see that one coming. I guess that means buffalo chicken pasta for me, top sirloin for the wife (not sure where she's gonna pack that), and a pair of Wagyu beef steaks for my two friends. It's shocking how much different a Wagyu tastes compared to top sirloin. They were both fantastic but in different ways. Both the elk carpaccio and the bruschetta were, admittedly, conventional but a perfect encapsulation to why those two dishes are popular in the first place. If there was any criticism to be had, it laid with the charcuterie. There were two options, a single and a group, but I felt the selection was lacking with the latter with only two meats, two cheese, and a trio of sauces with other condiments. If ordering a group charcuterie, I'd want a few more options. What we got was great; I was just expecting a bit more selection; that's selection, not quantity. I'd have taken a reduction in each if it meant more variety. And that was it, a fantastic--oh wait, dessert? You can't seriously...fine, I guess we're ordering dessert. I could say no, but...of course, I didn't, and there arrived a warm chocolate brownie and a pair of fried ice-cream dishes dusted with cinnamon sugar and resting on a fried bowl sitting on whipped cream. We shared, just FYI, but thank god I wore the big pants. I admit that The Firm is conventional, if not a little predictable. But it's far from humdrum, banal, or lethargic. It plays the notes to perfection, a situation where they play a cover song and end up making it better. The Firm is...well... It's like that song, "Nothing Compares 2U". It's a Prince tune, but it was Sinéad O'Connor that made the song a legend. It's not about who does it first, but who does it better. I just hope The Firm doesn't tear up a picture of the pope in front of me. (Yes, I'm back. What can I say? It's been nearly three years, and I found some time between my three successful Kickstarters, which I only mention for the sake of the haters. Thankfully, new businesses have emerged in the interim, with many unfortunately within the carcasses of failed predecessors. Another reason for my return is to encourage people to support local in this time of division, fear, and ignorance. Know that my goal is to convey positive energy to these struggling restaurants, most of which, like many, don't require my review for validation. The Firm is one such location. )

Best pizza crust I've had in years. My wife and I had the Big Kahuna - loved it! Service was…read morefantastic. Great attitude, lots of hustle. Mostly 25-35 crowd but played my 80's music. Find this place and eat here.

Enjoyed sitting at the bar talking to the bartender. We got to use the special oils that someone…read morewas using sitting at the bar, with delicious bread they make downstairs. We ordered the pasta with pork belly and it was apparently souvied first then fried to make it crispy. I am all about crispy pork belly and this did not disappoint. The dish was a bit oily and spicy for wine so we had cocktails with it. I wanted a Canadian whiskey and saw they had an old fashioned on the menu with a macalony's braiche whiskey so I ordered it up. When I was watching the bartender make it I noticed he used a signal whiskey instead and when I asked about he said they had changed their menu and now they use the signal whiskey. But he was able to give me another drink and then we got to compare the two. There was a different smoke taste to the macaloney braiche whiskey. Also a bit disappointed we could not sit on their upstairs patio with our dog, but instead sat at bar and made the most of it. Love the space and ambience.

Mr. Mike's is one of those places you go to for drinks, dinner, and lots of yelling with family and…read morefriends. The place is loud ... I mean, incredibly loud. It's also a little on the dark side so you find yourself angling your menu for some light to read it. But, all this said, it's a popular place - reservations are recommended on the weekends. Fortunately, we went on a weeknight so we're seated right away. Service is friendly and efficient. She brought us our drinks and took our orders right away. I ordered the NY Strip, "Gaucho Style," which comes blackened with Parmesan-garlic fries, roasted veggies and chimichurri sauce. The steak was cooked to medium and was still tender and delicious. The "blackened" seasoning was perfect for the steak. The only drawback was a long, tough tendon running the length of the cut. Everything else on the plate was exceptional. The fries were crispy, hot and full of flavor. The roasted Brussels sprouts and broccoli had a nice char to them and likewise flavorful. I got to try my wife's baked salmon. It was moist and tasty. Unfortunately, the accompanying honey-lemon-dill sauce was a bit too sweet. Again, service was above board. We were checked on often, my iced tea glass was filled without the need to ask. Prices are slightly higher than expected but reflects current price increases all around. BUT, if you grab some drinks, order some apps and enjoy the big screen displays, it's easy to see why Mr. Mike's is never a boring place.

the service was great here, although there were a few things that could have really improved my…read moreexperience at this establishment. i ordered a double caesar like two other members at our table, but it came in a short glass. i assumed "hey, maybe that's my mistake for not specifying a tall." but neither of our other party members specified for their drink order. okay, mistakes happen that's okay. our food comes out and my meal has regular fries after i asked for the garlic fries side substituted. i end up pointing this out and it gets corrected super quickly. i eat my fries and then i bite into my burger. it. is. burnt. i take a picture of it for my review and two of my other table members go "is your party burnt too?". i didn't say anything to the staff as the other members of our party were starting to eat and i didn't want to wait until after they were done to eat a remake item. i used to love coming here with my grandma as it was her favourite burger place. sad to say mr. mikes quality on this night was not great.

I would say for the city in the north, and an Asian foodie, this is the only restaurant serving a…read morevariety of Asian cuisine that is conveniently good! That is a lot to say about this restaurant.

We were on our way on foot, to a local Italian place that the lovely K had patronized on a previous…read moretrip to PG. I'd spied this place on Yelp, and as we walked to our first choice I noticed the sign, and we were like what the hell, this place is right here. What a smart decision, we enjoyed a wonderful meal with great service. Now that said there was another table of two and another of maybe three and a couple of pick up orders. We know that downtown PG is not a great place these days, but it wasn't great in the 80's when I lived here but we went downtown anyway. The noodle house is worth the trip for the food choices alone. Our choices were excellent, even the chicken wings which we make at home all the time. Our server was excellent, the food great. My only beef as that we were very clear that we did not want our three appys to come at the same time so we could enjoy each course. They of course came out within one minute of each other. Again, how tough is that on a slow night? Our main came out after we asked for it, or rather it came out after our server asked us if we were ready for it. The entire meal goes that way and we are raving about how good it is. That all said if you are looking for a meal outside of the box in PG, you can't go wrong with checking out the Zen!