Nice place with really wonderful patio. There's some swanky glass that allows either open window…read morestyle air flow and can close off to create a solarium sort of vibe for inclement weather days. Their food was really good, truffle fries are quite rich and flavourful, same with the beef carpaccio. I don't think the menu mentions it comes with these sliced toasted baguettes which were topped with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Service was slightly disappointing as our service was quite flat. Two instances, both not the fault of our server, but the bar had a friend a drink in a dirty glass, she ordered a clear drink but it was brown tinged, and had a weird flavour. Multiple people at the table tried it before we told the server that it seemed off. It was slightly off putting, but our server went back and got a new one for my friend. Second thing, they said they updated their POS so for some reason the person who had the most alcoholic drinks had been put in with a really high autogratuity, but it was strange because everyone else at the party had the regular autograt of 20% I believe and the only person who was drunk ended up getting 30% or something of the sort. Our server again, amazing and took care of it working with the manager who fixed it and came to apologize but the optics of that only happening to the one drunk person if the party, well you know. Kinda left an unsatisfactory taste in everyone's mouths regarding the service. Food was still great and so was our server, and the manager who came to personally apologize about the issue.

From the exterior, it looked like an upscale Italian restaurant, great for a nice sit down dinner…read moreto catch up with friends. We got a table inside, and the music was extremely loud (think club vibes). The music was amazing, but for the wrong setting. Our group ended up texting one another as we couldn't hear ourselves. As for food I got some pasta and truffle fries. The pasta was incredibly bland, but the fries were delicious! Our server was also lovely - friendly and attentive.

Classic pub fare. Good variety of food and beverage choices. Lunch service was excellent -…read moreattentive but not overbearing. Good value. Will definitely come back.

Food is excellent but the scummy practice of not taking debit so you can use their exorbitantly…read morepriced atm was unfortunate. No debit but feel free to take out cash at 3.50 processing fee. Well that unfortunately was my servers tip at that point.

Food: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5…read moreService: 5/5 I was so excited to find out that a new Thai spot had opened near main & Broadway so had to check it out with a friend. We got there on a Wednesday at 5:30 and were able to snag a table with no reservations but by the time we left around 7 most of the restaurant had filled up so I'd suggest making one if you're going on a weekend during peak times. The staff was so lovely from beginning to end! From the hostess who greeted us to our server who was always kind and attentive, this was all great to see. As for the food, I love that they have common allergens pointed out on their menu and a whole page dedicated at the end to vegetarian & vegan dishes. My friend and I shared the red curry sauce & the pad Thai. The food came out quickly and we really enjoyed it! The curry was different than the others I'd tried which were more soupy and instead just coated the tofu but I appreciated that it came with rice instead of having to order one separately. The pad Thai was good but I would make it a smidge more saucy if I could! I also wish they had a happy hour menu which would be great for some post work snacks and drinks! Overall the food was really tasty and reasonably priced so I'm definitely looking to come back to try other dishes!

Stopped here for family dinner simply because it was close by, and I had a craving for Thai food…read more We made reservations online, and showed up on time, and were quickly seated. As I entered, I quickly remembered being in the space not long ago when it was a El Gato Gab Gab. The space has stayed mostly the same, but the decor has been updated to have a more Thai theme. We initially had our mind set on 5 dishes, but were told 2 were sold out, so we had to make some changes. They had mentioned a couple other items (which we didn't order) were sold out too, so they clearly had some supply or planning issues to work out. Here is what I tried: - Stuffed Chicken Wings: Very good. The batter had volume, but stayed quite light. The chicken was mostly deboned, and fully stuffed. Probably my favourite dish of the night: - Crispy Frog Legs: Very good. Quite similar to the chicken wings in terms of the light batter. - Khao Soi Chicken Leg: OK. Tasted fine, but the chicken, although tender, had a slightly mealy quality to it that I thought was a bit strange. - Pad Ka-Pao Beef: Good, but the beef was more "wet" that I normally see it. - Naem Fried Rice: Good. No complaints. Service was very pleasant, and they took the time to present and describe the dishes. They did seem less attentive as the place got busier though. I would rate this visit a 3.25 out of 5 - a little better than average. I really liked the stuffed chicken wings and crispy frog legs, but everything else was a bit more average including the service. Not having a few dishes we wanted shows signs that they need to iron out some operational issues.

They have a nice selection of happy hour drinks and bites. Order from their 'happy hour 10 and…read moreunder' for $10 or less appies. We were hungry and ordered off their more extensive happy hour menu and the portions were massive. Social burger: the burger patty was juicy and thick! We upgraded the side to truffle fries with parmesan cheese for an extra $5. Ravioli prawn trio: we were expecting this to be a small plate of 3 raviolis but each piece was big. I enjoyed the creaminess and nuttiness of the sauce. It was a bit dark inside but I liked the decor and chill vibes. The booth was comfortable although I prefer sitting on the rooftop when it's open. The server was friendly enough but there was no sense of urgency. A bunch of servers were chatting while the food was ready to be picked up from the kitchen.

Really cute spot, the servers were incredibly warm and welcoming. The food, however, was lacking…read more The beef tacos had a grainy, mashed-beans-like mouthfeel, and the chips and guac were meh

Pho was terrible. Watery broth. Had to send it back. Disappointed that we ended on a low note here…read morewhen I'd had good experiences before. Chicken katsu sandwich was still good. Shoestring fries remain the worst kind of fries to accompany a meal. Won't return. Glad the pho was comped but staff should have done something the first time we said it wasn't good.

Loved this place! We ordered so much because we couldn't resist things!…read more We started with the Vegetarian Dumplings. Buried in the onions, cilantro, and crispy shallots, on a bed of daikon. The sauce was nice and mild with the real star being the soft, chewy, packed dumpling. Loved the crispy shallots as well! I got the Tofu French Dip (Spicy pickled carrots, kimchi mayo, cilantro, jalapeno, pho chay). This came with their crispy shoe string fries which were perfectly hot and salty. This dish was delicious. I would like to have more of the pickled veg but otherwise, this dish was so unique and rich. I could drink that broth. We also got the Margherita (Mozzarella, tomato sauce, pesto, fresh basil). This was perfect. The crust is cracker thin. The pesto was so perfectly garlicky and so bright! Loved this pizza and so thankful to have left overs! Service was quick and great! Prices are also reasonable! Defiantly recommend!

Right before new years, we thought We'd support local once…read moreagain and try a newly opened taphouse in our neighbourhood. We were seated very fast and service was with a smile. Ordered the buffalo mac n cheese with spicy doritos. My all-time fav beef dip and the prawn scampi. And of course, A pint of ice cold peach beer for myself. The Mac n cheese was amazingly cheesy. Nice chunks of buffalo chicken and topped with real spicy doritos. Served on a hot skillet, my son loved it. The beef dip was also great. Nicely toasted bread ( but not garlic toast) and filled generously with a mound of juicy shaved beef. Fries were a nice touch and complimented the meal well. Both were nicely seasoned and the au jus very tasty. My only comment is that they shoudnt have melted a piece of cheddar cheese on the beed as it defeats the purpose Of the au jus and garlic aioli. Without au jus, it was more like a cheese steak sandwich now. The shrimp scampi was the least favourite of all. The pasta was bland and under seasoned and so was the sauce. No capers around and did not help with giving the dish more flavour. The shrimps though were nicely cooked, plenty, and succulent. Again, our server was great. She was the only one working but tried her best to be efficient. Kudos to her! Overall, it was an average experience. I would still go back and sample the other stuff. For pub food, it was good and acceptable. Their covid protocols were good. Dividers between tables and masks everywhere...bartender too. Cheers! Happy eating!

Still fresh & clean having just opened this past summer…read more Steveston Built Local Taphouse & Grill is definitely an enhancement to this area of Steveston Village. One has to move with the times & marketing SV as that 'quiet sleepy fishing village' to tourists can only get you so far in the 21st Century with our super fast paced life styles! SB is a neat, clean comfortable chilled out pub. Locals will be impressed & very happy with this new pub option. To be honest I was blown away with how great my meal tasted! I was not expecting it to be so amazing! My Crispy Chicken Burger was truly one of the best I've ever had!!! The fries complemented the meal - these fries were again the best ones I've had yet!!! I really do hope SB can continue to maintain these high standards for a long time! I've gone to pubs all over Metro Vancouver & it feels like the chef just got out on parole, or the pub just keeps employing high school kids in the kitchen! One really wants to support - 'Local' - but too often the food tastes just like - sadness! My friend ordered the Happy Hour special - roast beef & he really enjoyed that too. Friendly & prompt service all round give SB high marks! I sat on the chair against the wall & I do say it was such comfort there I could have stayed here having drinks & watched the football game till late. Wishing SB all the very best with this new pub & here's to hoping they can retain a great crew & not have high turnover that is part & parcel of the restaurant industry! Cheers to SB!

Stopped by mid week around 1 pm to meet friends and watch a World Cup match. They do have a nice…read moreselection of beverages and plenty of TVs showing the game. Their menu is somewhat limited. Opted for the classic burger and fries with a Fat Tug IPA. The presentation and taste were as expected...good but not great. The burger was tasteless and needed seasoning. Think I would only order the nachos from here moving forward.

Lovely dog patio in back of restaurant! Food is good too as are the friendly servers.read more

We were looking for a place on Christmas Eve, we find this place by mistake... we were the only…read morenon-Asian people , but it wasn't really a problem . The food was nice, we got it quickly. The only thing that I didn't like was the wings, they have two wings in the combo... I don't know why I didn't like it, because when I was there like almost any table order wings so it's probably they're signature or something. So maybe it's me it's the first time that I left wings on the plate... (1 of 2...) Other than that nice Christmas, live music, nice stage with a decoration.

Late night options in Richmond have become sparse nowadays, but thanks to some local insight, my…read moregroup of dining companions and I found ourselves at Spark after midnight during the midweek. Parking is normally a hassle during the daytime, but at night it's a breeze. Strangely, there was still a sign up for paid parking, yet signing an iPad near the bar will somehow negate the charge for 3 hours. Just outside the door, there are also "guards" who patrol the lot on foot (#1) and many cigs are disposed of in the process. It's likely they'll end up at the bar patrolling their own drinks instead. Most Richmond nightlife is very Chinese and Spark is no exception. The staff is multilingual, but most patrons here are Mandarin speaking. Folks have known the place to be a haven for karaoke and nightly food specials, but we were here for cocktails and cocktails only. There was plenty of space and abundant seating in very intimate lighting with a prominent stage. Coming here on a Tuesday, it was a relaxing evening. The wait staff was prompt, and most of our drinks came out quickly. The osmanthus oolong ($19) was semi-refreshing, but not nearly sweet as the white rabbit ($17) or berrily ever after ($18). The moscow mule ($17) looked decent, though I wonder if the zombie ($22) was worth it. The times to be here are absolutely the weekend. All weekend they have live music and more food specials. I think it would be an interesting time to take advantage of one of their private only areas for group time, and while I suspect the food is mid at best, I will likely be back to sample everything they do well. I look forward to this, along with some really quality amateur singing (#1). ____________ (#1) This might be one of the only venues that offer public karaoke