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.

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.

This place has changed many times, and now it's a Thai restaurant!…read more I really enjoyed it overall. They kept the original structure but redesigned the interior, which now has a beautiful Thai-inspired fusion style. Food-wise, I liked everything I ordered. The two appetizers complemented each other well--one deep-fried and one herb-based, creating a nice balance. The chicken leg noodle had a very creamy soup base. Last but not least, the cocktails were creative too--Thai-inspired but not overly boozy. The service was great as well. All the servers were friendly and always smiling.

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.

Found myself in commercial Drive with time to…read morekill....decided to go for some cheap eats and stumbled upon The Dime! What more can you ask for? Cheap eats at 1 price and a cold beer. Place is a bit loud bec of the crowds, but they are serving up some good grub. For the price and quality, it cant be beat. Service is top notch too. Very attentive and fast. Ordered a Roadie burger and was surprised at how good it was. The bun was moist and tender and so was the burger patty. Perfectly coked with bacon and cheese. Loved every bite. Portion was good too and came with perfectly cooked fries. Had to take 1 star off for cleanliness of the place. Tables needed to be wiped down for sure, and the floor swept a bit. But i get it, its busy and most places are short staffed, but a bit of cleaning is a must for sure. Overall, food was great. Also ordered their chicken alfredo. Just forgot to take a pic. It had some heat on it which was a good touch. It wasnt an italian style, but alfredo with a twist. Nonetheless, good taste and texture profile. Cheers! Happy eating!

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.

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.

Service, price, and quality of food makes this place a great option for people who want a variety…read moreof menu options with unique twists. As a food, I did my research before coming here, scouring Yelp reviews to preselect what to get. This was hard because I wanted to try so many things! We started with their Truffle Fries which came out fast and hot. Not too truffle heavy but the fries were nice and thin. A ton of herbs and parm were a nice touch. NOTE: the table beside us ordered the Chips and French Onion Dip and I would 100% get that! I got the French Onion Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup. The soup is so rich and full of flavour. The grilled cheese is huge with the perfect cheese to onion ration. The caramelized onions are so sweet and rendered perfectly. The Spicy Vodka Rigatoni (with gochujang) was a huge hit. Not spicy at all but so delicate. It coats the pasta perfectly and the flavours work so well. I loved this. If there was bread, we would have swiped the bowl clean. My friend also got the Cold Satay Noodle Bowl and I will 100% get that next time. You can choose your protein, for an uncharge, to complete the meal. The bowl was massive! The veg and noodles are plenty and really make the bowl full! I will absolutely come back here!

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

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.

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!

Tasty + good vibes Came on a Friday night and there was no…read morewait. Tried a cocktail , we had kimchi grilled cheese , katsu sandwich , steam buns and spicy pepperoni pizza. Then pretzel sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Server was really friendly , it is slightly loud in here but can still talk.

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!

2 Mains & 2 Appetizers for just $39.99 was a combo meal that I had to check out here. The menu is…read moreonly available until Oct 31st 5pm-12am. Choose 2 Appetizers from: -Fried Gyoza -Takoyaki -Spicy Edamame -Truffle fries -Onion rings -House Salad Choose 2 mains: -Spaghetti meatballs -Carbonara Pasta -Alfredo Wagyu Pasta -Truffle mushroom burger + fries -Chicken burger + fries -Wagyu burger + fries ($3 add on) -Lobster Bisque Pasta ($5 add on) -Steak Frites ($6 add on) My friend and I also tried their Jealousy $20 (refreshing & fruity) & Tiramisu drink $19 (legit tasted like tiramisu). Both were really good!! I enjoyed our meal overall. It's not like mind blowing food but good for the value. My fave was chicken burger as it was fresh & crispy. The lobster bisque pasta was decent but I wouldn't mind more sauce. The takoyaki was okay but I would opt for something else next time.Fried gyoza was yummy. Ice cream sundae was okay but nothing special Worth going for the combo deal though! It's a nice space where you can watch sports and there's live music on certain days. I

Spark Kitchen & Bar is a night out spot in the heart of Richmond's (short walk away from Grand Park…read moreHotel Vancouver Airport and Lansdowne Centre). We came on a Sunday and tried their combo deal -- 2 appetizers + 2 mains for only $39.99. It was an unbeatable value for Richmond! The portions were generous and the food was tasty, but what really stood out were their signature cocktails -- creative, balanced, and worth coming back for. The vibe is upbeat and fun. It is kind of like a bar meets karaoke room. It is making it a perfect spot for a night out with friends, groups, or even a private party. They also have a big screen, which makes it a great place to catch a game. Overall, Spark Kitchen & Bar is a lively spot with great value, delicious drinks, and a fun atmosphere. Perfect for your next social night out! Food: 4/5 Should Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay - more for adult kids! Price: $30-$40 per person (dinner) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: 1/5 Parking can be tricky. There are too many restaurants in the same plaza. Make sure to register your vehicle at the bar. Tips: * have live music on certain nights. * offer daily promos -- check their IG for updates. * late-night friendly -- open until ~2AM. * great for groups, social nights, or casual fun gatherings. * offer free ice cream in exchange for a review. Return: Yes