it was my second time visiting this location. Found out they include all you can drink as part of…read morethe tiers now too. We both chose the gold tier and the selection was good. The grill worked very well to keep the skewers nice and hot and most of the first round order came out nicely done without overcooking However, some of the skewers in the 2nd round came out a bit overcooked. We also got the magic pot. however it didnt come out hot. but taste was good though The all you can drink included canned pop for those who do not drink juice Service was quick and nice and food came out fairly fast too

This was a fantastic place to come for the new date tonight. Being a summer hot sunny day we wanted…read morebarbecue, and this was recommended by one of our friends. While parking can be tricky, especially for the street just make sure you park where you're allowed to park Otherwise, the service was fantastic. Venice was our server and she was super nice. We have three different options/tiers you can pick. But we always pick the gold tier. Two hours is the amount of time you get and it goes by fast. We basically had three rounds of ordering. Start with the bbq meat and then move on to the soup. There's also lots of side dishes for you to explore .

Absolute gem of a place! Tucked behind a plaza and bordering the street…read more Fresh and delicious food! The oysters were so tasty - apparently fresh batch every day. The rabbit clams were so good too. Delicious marinade. The vermicelli with abalone was garlicky and delicious. And my favorite was the marinaded salmon. The lady who served us is super nice and accommodating. This really feels like a home-cooked place. Outdoor tables can accommodate dogs too. Highly recommended! We came twice in 3 days.

Friendly staff that told us what was fresh catch and recommended popular menu items! Had gloves for…read moreeating shellfish and shrimp. A good variety of very fresh seafood cooked different ways! A bit chilly inside and uncomfortable seating but food is worth it!

first off the food is so good!! Everything is super fresh and flavourful! My picky asian parents…read morealso love this place, never have the smelly seafood smell or anything. So delicious!! Also the workers are so sweet, the service is GREAT! Seems also like a great place for drinking, spacious and good vibes!

My family enjoys coming here for Bambada's shareable plates, about once a year…read more BIG fan of the clam bibimbap; if I'm visiting, there will always be an order of it for the table. Bossam is served with a fun variety of sides like tofu, pickles, and radish. The deep fried oysters + pancake options (seafood and potato both) have not let us down, though the pancakes are a little small for the price imo. Have only had their signature seafood pot once; it was fresh though not memorable enough to be something we gravitate towards.

Everything we ate was great but the portions are enormous (family style) and the prices reflect…read morethis. I would definitely return here with a group. No Dim Sum in the evenings

Very good dim sum!…read more Ordered: Siu Mai: Excellent. Comes with five (!!) pieces and was succulent and juicy, topped with fish roe. Cha siu bao: Average. The meat was not lean enough but the flavor was standard. Egg tart: Excellent. The egg custard was much less sweet than I was accustomed to but was pleasant. The pastry portion was light and crispy. Shrimp and chive dumpling: Good. Packed with chives and shrimp with a light garlic flavor. Seared on both sides. Salt and pepper squid: Excellent. Easily the standout of the meal and was garnished with garlic and peppers! Ambiance was loud as usual for a dim sum restaurant. Service was quick attentive but I was disappointed that there was no house made chili. Overall a very decent dim sum experience.

Went to Hart House for my friend's bachelorette brunch! They have such a beautiful space with a…read morereally nice garden seating. They also do private events like weddings with full catering. We had a table of 6 and had gotten a reservation awhile ago. We order their burrata to start which was so fresh!! I also got their risotto for mains and I think it's one of the best I've tried. The cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and all veggies on it were super fresh. For dessert, I was a big fan of their espresso mouse cake. If you like coffee, you would love this.

We were in attendance of a milestone birthday celebration. The setup was beautiful. Very cozy. They…read morehave a gorgeous and spacious grassy area in the back leading to the lake. Service was polite and knowledgeable. It was a set menu, so we didn't have to worry about what to order and simply enjoyed the party

I've been meaning to try this place for awhile and finally got my chance as i had a medical apt…read moreclose by. I went in and ordered 2pc snapper and chips. Once my order was completed I found a seat and started to eat. The seating area is limited and if various options, a couple tables here and there and a counter by the window. The fish was crispy and nicely battered and chips were decent. Fish size was again decent i wouldn't say the largest nor small but regular in size to decent fish and chip places. Overall nice, I think strong decent fish and chip place but imo overhyped. It's not bad but nothing mind

I visited here on August 1st on Friday to use up my gift card. I didn't get a chance to go when…read morethey were closed. I ordered an Oyster Po Boy, fries and a drink which came to total of $27.10. It was messy to eat Po Boy, but that wasn't an issue. Baguette was so crunchy on the outside it was perfect! There was some arugula, kimchi and 3 pcs of oysters in it. I also ordered fries it was huge! Fries were bit salty and overcooked I tossed it out in the end. I left my water and soda to drink them later after heading to washroom. Staff cleared my water and soda away. I still had half of soda in it. I felt thirsty after eating my food in the end. It'd have been nice if she asked me first before clearing dishes. I don't think I'll go back.

Visited Bow and Stern twice over the last month for lunch and their happy hour. In both visits the…read moreservice was very friendly and I was surprised to see how quiet they were. For lunch we tried their steak and fries, seafood linguini, calamari, white wine mussels. Considering it is a seafood based restaurant I'd probably would skip the steak and fries next time as the meat was a bit chewy. Favourites was the calamari and mussels for sure! Flavourful and good portions. For happy hour I had the half order of Thai green curry mussels and baja fish taco. Compared to the white wine sauce I enjoyed the Thai green curry and was glad the waiter introduced me to it! Baja fish taco was great too and was nice v to find out they have flour or corn tortilla options. Would definitely come again for happy hour!

I was suddenly craving oysters, so I looked up places near Amazing Brentwood and saw that Bow &…read moreStern has a Happy Hour with $1.75 oysters, so we came to try it out. When we arrived, the window side section was almost fully packed, and even the bar was filled with several people enjoying oysters. We were lucky to snag the last window seat! Their booth seats were super comfortable, once I sat down, I didn't even want to get up. We started off by ordering a dozen oysters, a fish taco, and an à la carte pasta. The oysters were very fresh and delicious, but about half of them had small shell bits inside. I wondered if the shucker was having an off day and struggling to open them, which ended up leaving all those shell fragments. Luckily, the second dozen we ordered later was perfect and didn't have that issue. The fish taco was smaller than I expected, even at the Happy Hour price, I still felt it was a bit overpriced. The pasta was pretty average, it was regular dinner price, so I guess that's to be expected. I'm not sure if I'll come back again, but overall the food was good, the service was decent, and the atmosphere was really nice.

A spot that's great for special occasions, and also great for a family meal. While there were no…read moretoddler friendly utensils, they do offer booster seats and the wait staff were absolutely amazing and so patient with our little one. Thanks so much! They offered to split our lobster bisque so we could each have our own. We've also tried their tableside salad and desserts before and enjoyed the shows. My toddler wanted to get a closer look. The ambience is moody with high ceilings, low lighting, and plush seats. There is a constant buzz of conversations around us to provide a bit of intimacy and privacy to our conversations, while also allowing our toddler to be just a bit rowdy without feeling like we are disturbing the other guests. Of the food, I love the mushroom side with the truffle fondue. I wanted to dip everything in it as it was so flavourful and delicious. Complimentary bread with butter and blue cheese butter were offered to start. The brussel sprouts side was also unique with the added pistachios and a crisp for some crunch. The hearty mussels and clams starter were great for a rainy evening. Portion was enough as a meal by itself, too! There is a covered parking lot for those driving. I suggest making reservations as it can be quite busy!

This was my fourth visit to Alta Steak & Fish, and unfortunately, this was also my most…read moredisappointing experience. For my last three visits, we ordered the Tomahawk steak everytime. The first time was amazing--the portion was generous and the steak was cooked really well. The second time wasn't quite as impressive, but still enjoyable. This time, however, the Tomahawk was noticeably below the standard I had experienced before. The doneness wasn't quite right, with quite a bit of over-charred exterior, and there was also a lot more fat than I expected. What I found particularly strange was the way the steak was presented this time. Normally, a Tomahawk has the meat on one side of the bone, but this one seemed to have the meat separated into two sections, almost as if it had been cut through the middle of the steak. It just didn't feel like the Tomahawk I was used to having here. The steak also cooled down very quickly, and once it got cold, the texture became noticeably tougher and less enjoyable. The service was also particularly slow this time. We were seated around 7:30 PM and placed our food and drink orders within about 30 minutes. The drinks came out within roughly 20 minutes, which was reasonable, but we waited almost an hour before the first appetizer finally arrived. Considering it wasn't an especially busy evening, the wait felt quite long. That said, the other dishes were still pretty good. I especially enjoyed the Stuffed Squid appetizer. Overall, I still think Alta is a nice option for a small gathering or dinner with friends. I've enjoyed my previous visits, which is why I keep coming back. I just really hope the Tomahawk can return to the quality it had on my first visit.

Decided to come to Fanny Bay for my birthday dinner while traveling in Vancouver, and it did not…read moredisappoint. This spot does traditional and classic seafood items so well- lobster poutine, are you kidding me?! How do I inject the lobster gravy from this dish into my veins? My boyfriend and I got a couple dozen raw oysters from the available options and narrowed down our favorites- the Fanny Bay and Kumamoto are fantastic! I got the uni sashimi and umami bomb, and those were to die for. The lobster poutine stole the show for my boyfriend and me, the serving size was generous and very filling. We got so much quality seafood for less than $100 CAD- this would easily go for so much more in the Bay Area.

Fanny Bay is a popular spot for oysters, and indeed oysters be everywhere here! Our group of four…read morewas fortunate to snag a spot on a busy Friday night. Being a busier night, it was a little hard to get served even when we sat at the bar; we had to wait nearly 15 minutes before being able to place an order. We each had their Clam Chowder, which was pretty salty to say the least. The addition of real clams did make it tasty, BUT the clams also had a lot of sand... were they washed? This was not a fun soup to eat... It was also served with a crumbly muffin, which was not my favorite. The Mussels & Clams in white wine sauce was tasty, though it had the same issue of being sandy. We also had their Crab Cake - thankfully not sandy here. (I'd be scared if they were...) The crab cakes with real crab were tasty - loved this one! We also had their Daily Shucker's Dozen oysters, which included two smaller ones and a larger one. The large one... was most definitely meaty, briny, and not as tasty as the smaller, sweeter ones. I believe our smaller ones may have been the Fat Bastard and Sweet Select, while the larger one was off menu from Washington. On the topic of busyness, we didn't get our oysters until very late into the meal - nearly an hour. They actually had forgotten our order, and we had to remind them, which they said "soon" until "soon" ended up being nearly 20 minutes! We were told that a shucker was working on it, only to see that tray being sent to another table... sad!

This is one of those: "to hell with knives and forks" places. This is as good as it gets and I saw…read moremen get cave-man excited when they saw this platter of assorted grilled meats. Literally, there were grins on their happy faces! Roll up your sleeves and prepare to eat!