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.

Cute lil date spot! My review is only wine and dessert as we came here after my husband's bday…read moredinner for a nightcap. We both ordered red wines to start which we both enjoyed. Good wine list! Hubby switched to a negroni that he liked and I had more wine but this time late night happy hour had started which was a nice treat! We ordered the Dolce de leche dessert and the kitchen was lovely and gave us both desserts on the menu as a bday treat. The rice dessert was incredible - it was like sticky toffee pudding but with a rice base. The caramel sauce was killer! It blew the dolce dessert outta the water. The service was also kind and attentive! The music choices were odd for our night, I love vinyl and collect it myself but just wasn't feeling the vibes that evening, it was a lot of house style music and the same beat over and over with no lyrics. Some folks loved it tho and had asked to move closer to the speaker so to each is own. The tables are also really close to your neighbor so you catch quite abit of convo around you and it's a touch distracting especially when it starts to get little loud as the room is small. It was fun to people watch though.

I'm so split on Bar Gobo. Small but mighty wine selection including natural wines…read more We went in considering the prix fixe menu thats $65 per person but ended up ordering off the menu to try the things we wanted to as we weren't sure if the prix fixe menu would include all that piqued our interest. Ordering style was interesting, after we ordered our small plates we were ready to select our main courses but the staff just took our menu away and we had to ask another server to put in our main entrees. I understand they were busy so they may have assumed we were done ordering but it was a bit of an off putting experience. Overall food was good, the bread was divine. The highlight item for us was the tuna tar tar with chinese donuts, the chili crips totally brought the dish together. Everything else was pretty good, but wasn't amazing as I hoped. The citrus notes in the canton noodles threw me off and the chicken liver mochi balls felt more like a dessert dish than an appetizer for some reason. Highlight was having the DJ also be one of the servers!! Love the vibes that Bar gobo had, definitely a good date spot. Will have to come try it out again next season.

Was a little hesitant to walk down "Blood Alley," but really wanted some good wine and a snack…read morebefore my dinner reservation elsewhere. I came across a door with a question mark on it and figured it was worth a shot. I was seated at the bar, which was so fun because I could watch the chefs at work. So many fun garnishes! Their wine list is so fun. Pet nat, orange wine, all the things. My waitress, who was incredible, suggested the vinho verde and SHE WAS RIGHT! So good, and not something you can get just anywhere. I got the olives, which are stuffed with boursin and drizzled with hot honey. I have not stopped thinking about them since. Oh my god. This place is so vibey and feels like an intriguing secret. Candle-lit, dark, moody, delicious. This is a place you would be excited to impress your friends with.

Super charming, cozy candle lit place with lots of character…read more "Is That French?" is intentionally a question. The restaurant itself basically says: Is it a wine bar? An oyster bar? Is it French? The food is built around Pacific Northwest ingredients and whatever culinary influences fit. However, the menu definitely has a French influence. Chef/owner Kovic Prévost is from Montreal and trained on classic French restaurant cooking I don't know if it's French or not is almost exactly the reaction the name is designed to provoke. The food overall was very good although we thought a couple of dishes were a bit too rich for our taste. My favorite dish was definitely the. Hamachi Tiradito, Nikkei Leche De Tigre - Smoked Trout Roe. The richness of the Hamachi paired very well with the bright Leche de Tigre sauce. We finished the meal with Bison Back Ribs, Patty Pan & Anchovy - Whipped Bone Marrow. We were hoping it would be a star of the night although the flavors were good we thought the ribs could've used a little bit longer cooking to wear. It was fall off the bone tender. Happy eating!!

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.

Located in our hotel, we came down for a nightcap and immediately felt so relaxed upon entering. I…read moreloved the open door letting in the cool, perfect 60-something-degree weather, chill upbeat music, dim lighting, and red-lit bar. The service was efficient and kind, which made the whole experience even better. I went with their Woodpecker, made with Lot 40 Canadian Whisky and a complex blend of flavors. It was rich, smooth, and warming, exactly what I wanted for a nightcap. Such a cozy little spot!

Stopped by for a quick matcha to go. Nice and comfy seating and friendly service. You can get the…read morematcha with regular milk, oat milk or almond milk. Comes sweetened.

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.

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.

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.