this place has been on my list for like ever, and since it was our (s and i) belated bday…read morecelebration, we dragged a with us to try. we had a late reso w/jeju so we had some time to kill. it is the cutest little wine bar - I LOVE GUS. the bright blue signage def pops in the midst of the gray/beige that surrounds this place. the wait wasn't that bad for us - we lucked out as a group in front of us bailed. the open patio was perfect for the sunny weather that we had. the wines and nibble (read: mussels) were great. this is def a snack bar so if you want to get full frm the dishes, try the testing menu or be prepared to order a few plates as the portions are on the smaller side. also of note - it is a 4-step process going to the washroom that involves stairs, key cards and doors so be warned!

Stopped by at 4pm on a weekday and they already had a lineup. The happy hour menu is from 4-5pm and…read morewe ordered wine. They provided free popcorn to start off and we were also able to try different types of wine. The space is very small but cozy and the staff was very tentative as there were not many tables. The bread was amazing (fresh and buttery) we also ordered olives. Cute date spot.

I very rarely give a full 5 stars, but Dachi deserves it…read more After coming here for almost 5 years, I can say, with some authority, it's just plain excellent. The staff are incredible, always. The service here makes me never want to go anywhere else. They know the food, the drinks, and the people. The drinks always hit. Whether it's sake, a local wine, or the newest cocktail they dreamed up, every drink is curated to be amazing. This place is more: the best dinner party of your life vibes than restaurant. Now the food. I crave the devilled eggs, I long for the savoury churros, and every dish is just incredible--thoughtful, executed well, and portioned well. Dachi is a true Vancouver spot, it's Canadian, it has a French influence, it has Asian fusion--that's Vancouver. And they have the relationships and supply chains to go with food and drinks. I hesitate to leave such a glowing review because I want to keep it to myself, but they absolutely deserve it.

Service was really good and the ambiance is great! Very cute spot for a date night. We found the…read morefood to be very hit or miss though. We loved the sablefish and the duck confit (the beans with the confit were delicious!) but we were disappointed by the devilled eggs (found the anchovy topping to be overwhelmingly fishy) and the churro dessert (tasted like it was cooked in the same oil that they might cook fish in? Didn't feel very dessert-y). We'll maybe give it another shot in the future but only for a special occasion as we found it a bit pricy for what we got.

We visited Bar Corso during happy hour. It was nice ambience and service was very good…read more What we ordered: Crostini - Wagyu(Wagyu tartar Smoked bone marrow emulsion, onion ash and pickles) Tonnato(Confit Albacone tunnel belly Fried capers) Stacciatella(house stracciatella, balsamic,Perl's and basil) Tapenade(olive, sun dried tomatoes, roasted pepper and Calabrian chill) Wagyu was the best. It was full of flavor and wagyu was tender. Great item. Tonnato was also good. Very solid item. I did not have stacciatella. Tapenade was sour side, with strong olive and roasted pepper flavors stand out. Vongole(savory clams, fermented Taragu mares chilli white wine and parsley, squid ink linguine) Highlight! Clam and Vongole sauce were very delicious! Squid ink linguine was also good. It was good to have sauce with bread. Bistecca(Babette steak, Amaro jus, garlic scapes, frisee and hazelnuts) This item was also very delicious. Medium rare steak was tender(a bit chewy) the garlic scapes, hazelnut and frisée combination was excellent. i really enjoyed having together with meat. Overall, I really liked this restaurant. I would like to visit late night next time.

What a lovely discovery. I had walked by this place a number of times and never stopped. Foolish…read moremistake! Four of us went for dinner and had the tasting menu. We weren't sure what to expect especially because the price was so reasonable. The food was absolutely delicious. Each course was innovative and delicious. The service was fantastic. Finn and our waitress both made it a memorable experience. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back. Highly recommend.

Hosted a surprise birthday party which was unforgettable. Organizing and booking the venue was…read moreseamless. Servers and bartenders were very attentive and service was great. Guests mentioned the appetizers were flavourful. I would highly recommend this venue.

Came here for a private party…read more Parking along Granville is a free-for-all during most evenings. Good luck. The front entrance is quite difficult to locate. We walked right past it. It's located literally directly above Sip, if that helps. For food, our host had an appetizer platter made. It was mediocre at best. The vegetables were all soggy. Somewhat disappointing. I had the bartender mix up a "strong drink". It was a shot of JD mixed with something out a green mystery bottle. Hopefully it wasn't antifreeze. Came to $4.50. Not bad! My biggest problem (though this is not the only place guilty of this) is that the music is too freaking loud. I couldn't hear anything, and had to shout in people's ears. Yes there's a DJ there (and he's quite good, hello Snoop Dogg, blast from the past), but seriously, please turn it down a notch. The other thing I didn't like is that the interior is quite plain. Yes, it's supposed to look like a refinery, but putting 500 glass jars filled with random food items on the shelves on the wall doesn't cut it. It makes the place look like a 1800s supermarket instead. This place needs some help in the branding department. Overall the experience was okay, but it was nothing memorable at all. There are better places in town.

Cute wine bar with rotating chefs…read more Very cool spot that serves a range of natural wines by the glass with a large selection by the bottle. Chefs and menus rotate regularly. You can walk up to sample and order wines at the bar. Ambiance is cool and intimate - nice spot for a date or gathering with a couple friends. Food was pretty good, although it felt like the wine was really meant to be the star of the show and the food was there to complement the wine. Felt less like a place for a sit down dinner. Overall a cool spot that I would return to try wines and get a snack.

Checked out the Mark Singson collab at Bar Tartare recently and all of the food tasted amazing…read more Keep in mind these are bar snacks so portions are quite small but the flavours were on point! We tried almost everything on the menu and my favourites were the charred cabbage, mussels, and tuna adobo. They also have a great wine selection. Service is friendly and fast and the bar is very cute and aesthetic (great for date night or drinks with a small group of friends).

after a little hiccup with traffic and rides, we - the foodie trio that is - managed to make it to…read morewildlight, which is right on the outskirts of my alma mater - technically you're on campus grounds but literally the outer bits. UBC has changed QUITE a lot since i was in school but that's...another story for another time. underground parking was easy to find and it is free but you have to make sure that you give your plate to the host - there are signs in the lot so you can't miss it. we were greeted by the host and taking to our seat no problem - we were in a booth right in front of the bar so i got to see all the diff liquors and wines that they had. we had made our reso so that we can hit happy hour - i went with my usual g&t, a had the house white and s double-fisted (LOL) - hot cross fun to start then the house white as her 2nd. i had a sip of s' cocktail - autumn-vibes tho we all would have liked it to be a bit more spiced. we have a few appies on happy hour - oyster motoyaki, chicken wings and shishito peppers. the oysters - a don't do raw so this was the next best thing - were fresh and i liked the added touch of the wakame salad on the bottom. it was a nice surprise - sweet, sour, and a bit of chew added to the dish. the the chicken wings were HOT when they came out - as in temperature, which meant that they were first. they were juicy, crispy and perfect! you also get quite a few for the price you pay so def plus there. the shishito peppers were also a hit - blistered with the right amount of char! then came the main attraction - the steelhead trout that was shared among the 3 of us. it was def enough food given you get a green salad, warm potato salad, and mushrooms&greens as sides. there was a little mishap with the trout that was rectified right away. besides that, the trout was flaky and well-seasoned. we devoured that as well as the sides - we all LOVED the warm potato salad with the gherkins in it. the gherkins added a bit of crunch and tartness to the course - helped to cut the richness. the mushroom and greens - i loved the sauce that it was in (likely butter but hey yolo)! to rectify the mishap, the restaurant was nice enough to comp us a dessert - again, mistakes do happen and i wasn't asking it as i only wanted to provide feedback but here we are. we chose the applewood - an interesting twist to the normal apple tart. you have to get a bite of everything to REALLY appreciate this one all in all, i can see why this place was michelin recommended. it is def a bit of trek but something to keep in mind for that special occasion!

We recently had lunch here and honestly left very disappointed…read more The DAILY CATCH and the steak were good. The truffle fries were also good at first, but they were heavily seasoned to the point where the salt and flavours became overwhelming after a while, and we couldn't finish them. The desserts, however, were the biggest disappointment. They are extremely small for the price, so keep that in mind before ordering a $15 dessert because most of them are essentially two bites. We tried all of them, and unfortunately most lacked flavour. FOREST ECHOES sounded like an interesting vegan dessert concept, but even as someone who genuinely enjoys vegan desserts, I found it almost inedible. The chestnut sponge cake was overly chewy, and combined with the vanilla crémeux created a strange gummy texture. The espresso sorbet had noticeable frozen water crystals, giving it an icy crunchy texture that tasted cheap rather than refined. This restaurant is included in the MICHELIN Guide Recommended selection. A few years ago, shortly after they were added to the guide, this used to be one of my favourite places in Vancouver. Their lemon tart was honestly one of the best desserts I had in the city. Unfortunately, that quality no longer seems to be there. The service also left a bad impression. After we finished eating, the server brought the bill without asking if we were ready and silently placed it on the table. Shortly after, she refilled our water bottle and dropped it loudly right in front of me. I checked the time and we had only been there for about an hour and a half. I completely understand table turnover, but the way this was handled felt passive aggressive and unnecessary, especially with many empty tables around us. About ten minutes later, the server returned holding the card machine even though we had not asked to pay yet, and simply stood there waiting. At that point we clearly felt pushed out. Our bill was over $200, and for that level of pricing I would expect much better service and much better food quality. I originally left this feedback on Google hoping management might address it or at least acknowledge the experience, but no one ever followed up. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I would not choose it again over other restaurants in Vancouver.

We came on a weekday for a quick lunch. Service was fast and friendly…read more Croque Monsieur - sandwich was crispy and addicting. Very cheesy and decadent Mussels - decent portion of mussels. Cooked to just right Steak tartare - loved the flavours on the steak tartare. Interestingly the steak tartare was in chunks and not grinded which was welcome for me Chocolate nousse- okay but I would pass next time Fries and salad came with each dish. The fried are so addicting and morrish. A bit of old oil flavour which is understandable considering the amount they are frying. It's not crispy but instead very potatoey. The sauce that it comes with (like mayo) went so well with it. Could eats lots of it. Salad was also a welcome addition to make it feel a bit healthier Overall great little French lunch spot

In it's former incarnation, it was known as the Gramercy Grill. I went there on several occasions…read moreand was reasonably pleased with service, food and atmosphere. It has been reborn as a French Brasserie in recent years, and I've finally left my private confines and took a stroll over. I guess it was about time. I sampled a bunch of things. See my pics. No disappointment in anything that was consumed. Notice anything missing in the pic? No ketchup. For the French experience! The servers are Francophones. I really like the interior design.

I live near this wine bar, so I've passed it a gazillion times over the past 4-5 years, always…read moremeaning to try it out. They've a lovely patio facing the seawall, and especially in the summer, it looks so inviting, and patrons often bring their dogs, and I just love the whole vibe. In the winter, too, it always looks like people are enjoying themselves here, with the warm lighting and twinkling lights. Since this wine bar is attached to the restaurant Provence, I've often passed here and heard live jazz musicians and singers who perform certain nights of the week, and man, they sound GOOD. It just always felt like this would be a super place to mellow out, have a glass of good wine, relax with friends, either on a summer day or at night, any season. I finally got to check it out in person today. I went with a friend for a drink mid-day, sitting outside. The weather was lovely, and it was a perfect day. Carmen was our server and she was great. I appreciated how knowledgable she was regarding all the wine and cocktail selections. My friend had a glass of white wine which she loved, and I had an amazing cocktail with lavender and rose. They have a decent happy hour selection which, unfortunately, we were too early to partake of. Their regular wine menu is extremely extensive. What a great neighborhood place! Will definitely return.

I ate instead of drinking only this time. I came for dinner. See my pics…read more I don't have liquid dinners or lunches all the time. Really, I don't. You'd think I have alcohol in my veins or something. The food is good and very reasonably priced. I'll have to eat during their happy hour sometime. I know I'll be back. Pro tip: The Sterling Vinyards merlot is the bomb.