We went to The Bow and Stern in Burnaby for an early dinner on NYE. We ordered steak and the seafood platter. Everything was delicious except the lobster was dry/overcooked. Service was great and the atmosphere was festive. read more

Bow & Stern - Steak dinner - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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We went here for a friend's birthday party group of about 15 people. Never been here before but the reservation was made weeks in advance. This whole experience started off wrong they reservation ended up 30 min late, which these things happened so we weren't put off yet. We finally got seated and the waitress was so apologetic and handed out the menus. Now half the menus were for the brunch service instead of the dinner service. Again it's not a big deal , she took our drink orders and we didn't get those for thirty minutes. Now we're getting put off so it's now an hour past when our original reservation time. We get ignored after the initial seating and only have water and are waiting for drinks. She finally takes our meal order and totally messes that up. Half the table got there mains before the appetizers (after another 30 min). Made another drink order two people didn't receive their drinks after 45 min. Half the food was cold asf . Orders were missing and we essentially had to beg someone to clear the tables we had. By this point it's been 2.5 hrs 1 round of drinks missing food orders and food coming out cold I was done and ready to go. Most of the time if there's a big group of the waitstaff you'd ask what the special occasion was about? Unfortunately that didn't happen ( it was our friends birthday) so at this point the birthday girl was not in a good place and was feeling bad because she wanted to eat here. We at this point requested to talk to management cause the whole situation was out of control and it's clear to me that there was a complete breakdown in the back of the house and the front of the house was not prepared or untrained or understaffed or all of the above. Many of us have worked in the food industry for years so we gave them more than enough grace to get their act together. They failed spectacularly, they did comp parts of the meals and services but that was too little too late. Now when we were leaving we actually bumped into other customers and they had a similar experience as well. All in all I must say that this was by far the worst dining experience I've had in years. I will not be going back anytime soon. I'm not sure what broke down during service and if someone doesn't get disciplinary actions over these issues I'd be very surprised. If you go you've been warned is all I can say read more

Bow & Stern - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I have been looking forward and wanting to have a dinner here for a while. In the Brentwood area, it is emerging with some interesting options. Plus it's going to be getting even better as more construction projects finish and restaurants move in. The customer service and our host was fantastic. Funny and very friendly. They were excellent. Plus overall the setting kind of feels a little Mexico to me. Though it would be nice if they also offer some parking options like nearby places do. Even a one hour parking option would be much appreciated. It is a classy location and the food presentation was very elegant. The mashed potatoes in particular were super tasty. However, I found the steak to be quite disappointing. It was dry and lacking flavor. We added the peppercorn sauce to add some much needed moisture and flavour . read more

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I've been here a couple of times for Happy Hour and gotta say it's pretty good. The place is quite large and has a nice atmosphere. We've had the fish and chips, the cod bites, the beet cured salmon and some of their desserts and some oysters. The food is quite good. The service was friendly. There is free parking for I believe the first 3 hours and the lot is pretty big but it does fill up. I'm guessing weekends can be quite busy. Can't wait to be back for Happy Hour........ read more

Bow & Stern - Beet Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Food, Ambience & especially service (from our server Dan) at Happy Hour Thursday afternoon were excellent!!

We came here during happy hour. Our server recommended the honey thyme fried chicken sliders. The sliders were very delicious. I like the fried chicken having a nice hint of sweetness. I also got three raw oysters which I don't recommend. Their oysters were very small. I had better ones elsewhere. B ordered the burger and beer. He said it was a good deal but he had better burgers elsewhere. The burger was not bad. My friend M ordered the honey thyme fried chicken sliders and a side of fries. We later order 3 pumpkin cheesecakes as desserts. The cheesecakes slices were very thin. It was very pricy for $14 for a slice. The cheesecake was overly sweet too. Service was good and I really like the atmosphere here. The place was well decorated and ambiance was great. My only complain about this restaurant is that its not easy to find when you are inside the mall. They are located above Ramen Jinya which I never noticed given that I got to Ramen Jinya quite often. Free parking is available at the mall. read more

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I came in for a quick snack and grabbed their B&S Martini & Oyster service. Oysters were OK and the Martini was a unique blend of an Asian influence. They didn't tell me where the oysters came from but it was an OK quick snack. read more

Bow & Stern - B&S Martini & Oyster service - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Went for Happy Hour and found that their food is a bit of a miss. The lobster dip lacked flavour and the salad is average but the service, decor and ambiance was on point. read more

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Solid $2 happy hour oysters and drink specials! Ambiance is always great. Plenty of seating when we went. read more

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Nothing beats $2 oyster happy hour! Ordered so many and they were all so fresh lime margaritas were perfection! read more

Bow & Stern - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Re-visited for a weekend brunch and it was super enjoyable! Busy, but not overly crowded. I think the design of the space reflects that, with plush green bench seats, wicker pendants, cool marbled tabletops, and large windows making the restaurant feel cozy and spacious at the same time. I got the tuna nicoise salad. Mixed greens with tomatoes, green beans, olives, herb-roasted potatoes, and soft-poached egg, dressed in a white balsamic vinaigrette and topped with seared tuna slices -- yum! It was a generous portion and everything was fresh. I didn't know where to start; I was half-worried about the salad spilling off the plate! The server was very intuitive and brought chopsticks. Genius! read more

Bow & Stern - Tuna nicoise salad - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Checked out Bow and Stern for their late night Happy Hour after watching a movie at VIP Cineplex at Brentwood. The decor and ambiance is cozy, intimate, and modern. We got a seat by the windows so enjoyed people and car watching. Service was really great - attentive, friendly, and they checked in on us regularly without being around too much. Both the hostess and our server made great conversations that didn't seem forced or service level. None of that last minute "so how's your night" lines of them only showing some interest when they hand you the bill and remember they work for tips. We were excited to try the Honey Theme fried chicken sliders but unfortunately, they were out. We started off with 6 Happy Hour oysters. They were quite tiny and tasted okay - for East Coast oysters at $2 prices it was what it was. My boyfriend ordered the draft beer on special and chicken tinga taco for himself plus the half order of mussels to share. I also ordered the Artic Char as an entree. Chicken ting taco was solid and the half order of mussels was tasty. Really enjoyed the white cream sauce and wished it was served with bread, or you could order bread, to dip and really enjoy the dish. Artic Char was nicely cooked EXCEPT the skin was soggy and not crispy. I love a good crispy skin on an Artic Char and Salmon so it was a bit disappointing but fish was nicely cooked otherwise, ricotta was nice, but the real hero of the dish was the perfectly cooked broccolini that had a great satisfying crunch to them and tasted naturally sweet. Cute place - would come back for brunch or earlier Happy Hour to see if we can try the Honey Thyme Fried Chicken. read more

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We tried the Arctic Char and Lobster Poutine. My partner enjoyed the Arctic Char and the crispy skin on the fish before it got soft! The risotto was good, but a bit on a thicker side than we liked. The lobster poutine was delicious, but it did get salter towards the bottom. Service was friendly and food was delivered in a timely manner. The environment was warm and cozy with just the right amount of lighting. The decor was beautifully done and there was a cute mushroom shaped light on the table. The music was a tad bit loud for us, but we were able to manage holding a conversation. read more

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Randomly decided to pay a visit to this place after a quick gym workout. The restaurant was still relatively newly opened so i didn't exactly have that much of a high hope. And i went in thinking i'd be having brunch but they didn't have it available that day so we just ended up ordering other things off their regular menu. But i must say, service is reasonable. Not understaffed, they are polite and the washrooms were real clean too so you can always appreciate that. They take all forms of payment from what i saw at the front. But okay here's my thoughts on the actual food. Food costs id say isn't exactly the cheapest for what it ended up tasting like but can't exactly say it's significantly really expensive either. The fish and chips was standard, fries was basic. Tuna Tataki was simple but good. That dish itself id give it a 4/5 .. the grilled cheese was super disappointing. Bread was soggy and the sandwich was rather salty and i think because it's a lot of knuckle meat in terms of the lobster .. that made it end up tasting rather not as impressive. As for the poutine the cheese wasn't even melted .. tried the cheese pull but there wasn't even any present. It was just in blocks. The soup was satisfying probably give it a 3/5 .. oysters are worth it for the oyster special. I'll probably go back to this place sometime and give it another review once i taste the brunch menu. read more

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I would go back and try Bow & Stern again. Started in Abbotsford, it is a family (lots of kids) seafood restaurant with an interesting cocktail menu. I had the Prawn and Avocado Cobb Salad which is a huge serving of mixed greens, grilled tiger prawns on a skewer, goat cheese, avocados, with a greed goddess dressing. The dish was packed with tomatoes, radishes, and bacon. It was so big that I could nearly finish it. read more

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This is one tough restaurant to find, esp if one is parking underground. Easiest entry is via stairs which is found next to BMO, ascend up and you will find entry somewhat still in construction. Bow and Stern has tons of potential and an excellent addition to Brentwood Mall. Just needs to iron out the flow and details. Must mentions: Cod Fish and Chips- the cod is very well battered and the protein is nicely flakey with a good crust. Chips were excellent. Grandma's carrot cake- the cake is moist and flavoured nicely, I like the dense cream cheese frosting (it's nice cream cheese just not Philadelphia Brand). Must work on: Diet Coke is beyond weak, it was not crisp and tasted like brown water. Oysters were very lean ( I had about 8) and I understand they were from PEI, but it was substandard. May I suggest sourcing another variety more local. Beer was okay, wish they had frosted glasses or heavy glasses, some people like myself are slow drinkers. read more

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Fantastic decor, friendly service and overall a nice place for dining and dates. This is the second time I came back for happy hour but it's not on the top of my list for the best oysters as they were not well shucked and kinda hit or miss on quality. We ordered fish and chips, clams and oysters paired with white wine...their HH prices were reasonable and oysters were only $2 a piece. Perhaps my expectations for seafood is high and I actually enjoyed their taco appys, burger sliders and carrot cake more than their seafood. Overall, I appreciate their food presentation and chic ambiance but I wish they served exceptional foods or have some signature dishes on their menu to draw me back for future visits. read more

This was my first time trying this restaurant. When I found out it was opening at Brentwood, I was really excited. The interior is so gorgeous. Really upscale and beautiful. The service and ambience were great. I ordered the thai green curry with mussels and clams. Wow, just WOW! It was amazingly delicious. It was actually quite a decent helping too. The only thing I would say is I was just a little surprised because it wasn't close to the traditional Thai green curry that I'm used to seeing elsewhere - it didn't come with a bed of rice, but it came with a side of fried instead (which I wasn't expecting at all). Having said that, overall it was a great dish and definitely one I would order again when I come back to the restaurant. read more

Went here for Mother's Day brunch and waited 45 mins after ordering for our food to arrive. When it did the eggs were under cooked. Didn't think eggs really could be that under cooked but I guess it can! I'm not sure why it took 45 mins for an order of medium rare steak and eggs but I think they must have been under stuffed. First and last time here at how & stern Brentwood. read more

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Salty 1 to a dry 2... Came here when it was first opened, let's just say the first time here my server totally disappeared into the ocean and the food were nothing but the taste of salt... Well back here again for the second time to give it another go because I did tried them a couple of times at their original location in Abbotsford longgg time ago and I was actually excited for this location to open up, closer to home but the first time came quite short. Greeted by the hostess and asked if prefer inside or outside on the patio. Decided inside dining by the window seats but was informed there's a 2 hour dining limit (say what?? lol the restaurant wasn't even busy, maybe 1/4 full...). After being seated, here were the food I ordered; 1. Boston clam chowder. Pretty good with a decent amount of clams, some might find it a bit on the saltier side, but I liked it. 2. 1/2 dozen of oysters. They were fresh but barely much to eat, it seemed as if they were anorexia. 3. Hot seafood platter. The lobster was a lightweight but tasted okay, the tiger prawns were decent size, the Arctic char was nicely cooked, had a generous amount of clams and mussels bedded underneath. However, the jasmine rice was undercooked. (How does one undercook rice nowadays? Didn't use those microwave minute rice right ?!? Right?) 4. 6oz beef tenderloin with mash and vegetables (seasonal menu). Ordered medium rare but came medium. Server apologized and had it redone, came back medium rare but it was quite dry and tough (more of a sirloin than tenderloin to me). Overall, this place has a lot of potential with its outside patio and its decently spacious layout inside but for sure it's more of a casual atmosphere than fine dining. This time around my server was good, unlike the server from the first time here, who just simply disappeared until the bill came. And what's with the 2 hour limit? Most diners weren't here for a cocktail and call it the day? Plus the restaurant wasn't even busy! The food was definitely not up to par and standard for the price (Properly cooking a steak is cooking 101). There are nearby places that serve similar food, but a lot better and for a better price. Nevertheless, it did went from a 1 star to a 2 star this time around. Had a couple of good experiences at the Abbotsford location back then, had high hopes and excited for this location but fell way too short. Not a repeat or recommendation from me. read more

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Good avenue for a date night with the wife or GF. Was greeted enthusiastically by the host that gave her recommendations on the menu. The food was good , cooked nicely and portions were good. Some oysters were really small but it was fresh. The cream cheese in the carrot case was a little too sweet for me. Good atmosphere and it wasn't too loud. read more

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Bow and Stern has become a quick favourite for myself and my family. The service we've received has consistently been top notch! Wait staff are always kind and patient, and will crack a few jokes! Food is great as well! Price point is a bit high, but the quality we've gotten has been consistently high. It's a comfortable spot inside the restaurant. Try to get a table by the window for a nice people watching experience Our favourites are the east coast lobster dip and the tuna nicoise salad read more

Bow & Stern - Mussels and Clams in white wine cream, Fried chicken sandwich, Tuna nicoise, east coast lobster dip - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Came here for happy hour. The menu selection is not bad. Was disappointed that they ran out of the clams. Their sangria was a bit too sweet and not much liquor in it. Their service was just okay. read more

Bow & Stern - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Came to have lunch with wifey friends. We were given water, menus and the server introduced himself and ran us through any questions we had about the menu. The decor was clean and new with slight nautical theme ie wood table and the art work. Don't think like pirate ship is more modern and chic. We decided on the hot seafood platter to share as well as calamari, and lobster dip. I ordered a bowl of the Boston clam chowder and one of our friends ordered the bang band shrimp tacos. The platter was exactly a described in the menu with 2 cooked lobster tails, 2x skewer of shrimp, mix of clam and mussels and a piece of arctic char on a bed of jasmine rice/side of brocolini. Served with a white sauce and tin of melted butter for the lobster. It was so very delicious especially with the white sauce. Love the lobster with butter.. can't go wrong as long a the cook is right which it was. the calamari though tasty batter...I felt for the size of the rings it was over battered as I couldn't really tell I was eating calamari. More like tasty breaded bits. Overall it was ok but I'd skip it next time. The clam chowder however is to die for. So packed full of clams and chunky/ creamy. Was so scrumptious to eat but also heavy. Definitely keep that in mind as it is a good hearty chowder as it should be. The lobster dip was ok imo ;crusty bread decent tasting dip but you couldn't really dip. More like scoop worth the provided spoon onto your crusty bread. It did have some chunks of lobster in there as well. A decent dip but not what I'm into. Didn't try the entire taco but did have a taste of the shrimp. Decent flavor and can only imagine the overall taste of the taco shell with all the ingredients together. One of the runners for the food however when delivering the dish said he was young Mexican and that the tacos were legit. On a side note he also was delivering food to the table next to us and we heard him saying that that fish was his favorite. Very well could be or just very enthusiastic about all the dishes? Anyways the food was very good and the service good as well, for this newly opened establishment in the new brentwood mall I would recommend it. Very good meal. read more

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We went there to celebrate my mom's birthday. Restaurant ambience is quite nice - dark green seats, plants, bamboo-ish chandeliers. Service was below average, tried to flag our server several times and she was nowhere to be found. They were very slow with drinks, by the time drinks came, the food also arrived. At western restaurants, server often mark the seating of the patrons and their orders, so by the time food arrived, they don't have to ask who is having what dish. But our server didn't do that, so it was rather chaotic when food arrived. Food is average at its best, tasted okay but nothing to rave about. Dessert for the kids (just scoops of ice cream) took a long time to come. I thought it will be a decent restaurant at Brentwood, but unfortunately it's a disappointment. read more

The decor is fabulous, but unfortunately, that's where the positives end. We had brunch and were disappointed by the food. The Chicken & Waffles were overcooked--the chicken was flavorless with a tough, bark-like texture, and the waffles tasted like overly sweet cardboard. The Breakfast Sandwich was hands down the worst I've ever had: a store-bought hamburger bun holding together an egg, bacon, and lettuce, topped off with an excessive smear of mayonnaise, rather disgusting. They serve water-down coffee so don't bother. It is a lovely place and I don't mind the service being average but the food was a turn off for me. read more

Bow and Stern has an amazing happy hour with $2 oysters which is one of the few fresh seafood bar options in Burnaby! The decor and ambiance are really fancy making this an ideal date spot. read more

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Saw that they had happy hour oysters so I couldn't say no. Well priced, and one of the few placed in Burnaby so it is welcomed! read more

Bow & Stern - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I came on a Saturday afternoon during happy hour. Place was pretty full - lots of reservations already so we sat at the bar. Very nice dining room. spotless. Service was great too, friendly and prompt without being annoying or overbearing. We ordered: house white wine - kind of mediocre but fine. Fish and chips (cod) - 1 pc fish and a portion of fries - comes with tartar and ketchup. Malt vinegar available upon request. This is plenty of food for one person - and the fish/chips are excellent. Fish batter was light, fish was perfectly cooked and fresh, well-seasoned. Chips were also excellent, at least double-fried, crisp on the outside without batter, soft and fluffy on the inside. Exactly how I like fries. The house tartar was pretty good too, but a bit runny. Gravalax served with bread - way too much bread. The salmon was just ok. small portion. I wouldnt order this again. Didnt taste bad, just nothing amazing and expensive for what you get. fresh oysters - comes with the usual mignonette, horseradish, tabasco, lemon. clean, fresh. But THEY DO NOT SHUCK THEM which annoys me to no end. You can open them but not bother shucking....why...just. why. no excuse for this. Free mall parking on the surface lot nearby. The main entryway is still under construction, so getting to them is a bit weird. You have to take the outdoor staircase right next to the BMO, and it will lead you to the path to their front entrance. Overall: Come for a nice atmosphere, great service, great fish and chips, and avoid the gravalax. Cant really comment on the rest as I havent tried it. Pricing at happy hour is quite reasonable. Its only a slight discount over regular pricing anyway. read more

A seafood restaurant originating from Abbotsford that opened a new location in Brentwood. Pretty decent food - reminds me of the Keg version of seafood restaurants. A really modern, clean interior! Calamari (3/5) - $19 Taste: An average calamari - not too oily, not too crispy. Flavours were pretty mild and tasted good with the tzatziki dressing. Portion Size: Good sharing size for 3-4 people Arctic Char (4/5) - $31 Taste: Quite liked my arctic char! Fish was soft, tender, and had a crispy skin. The sauce was very buttery (almost a little too buttery!) but good that it was served on the side so that I could control my pour. The risotto also paired nicely. Portion Size: Entree for 1 person Carrot Cake (5/5) - on the house! Taste: Yummy cake - moist and sweet, but not too sweet, with good carrot flavour. Portion Size: Good sharing size for 2-3 people [Value for Money] For the ambience, portion size and quality of the food, I thought this restaurant was very reasonably priced. read more

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Service and food was awesome Great window seating,a great experience for sure. We had the chowderand it was very good full of chunky seafood we highly recommend it read more

Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday recently. It was my first time and was very happy with the food and service. It's a bit more on the pricey side, so that is something to keep in mind. I likely will only come here for special occasions. I ordered the Tomato Prawn Linguini and devoured it all. Pasta was cooked to perfection and I enjoyed every bite. At the time, there were at least 3 other tables celebrating birthdays. Our table got a complimentary dessert since we had a birthday. read more

Bow & Stern - Tomato prawn linguini - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Great service and the seafood is fresh! I prefer sitting in the front area with the wicker ceiling lights. Seats are comfier and you get cute throw pillows! The rear dining area is adjacent to the kitchen and toilets. There are often families with small kids there during lunch and afternoon, kind of wrecks a peaceful dining experience. (Sorry, I know kids gotta be kids but parents should be teaching them to pipe down) read more

Bow & Stern - View from the bar dining area. (Front) - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Food was good, portions were big and modern interior design. We had lunch here and it was a busy Friday afternoon at the restaurant. We ordered the California Club and the Cioppino. Both were very good and I love the Cioppino. I will definitely come back and reorder the Cioppino again. read more

Bow & Stern - Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Deciding to try a healthier alternative for a Birthday Supper we went to Bow & Stern versus a typical Chinese banquet..the weren't any exactly directions to the restaurant we ended walking for about 30 minutes .. we were greeted by two young ladies who acknowledged that our reservations was for a Birthday.. we sat down and the hostess showed a birth card which was a nice token .. Sadie greeted us and I asked for suggestions which she narrowed down versus saying that everything was good.. she noted the Calamari appy, the wild salmon, the seafood linguine as well the lobster prawn Mac & Cheese and another guest ordered the prawn & avocado Cobb salad..we also grabbed the salmon cakes.. appies showed quickly.. both were good unlike some of the previous comments on the Calamari especially.. well coated with a slight crunch.. the Salmon was well seasoned and very nice.. the linguine and the Mac n Cheese were both salty and the Cobb Salad looked like an upside down frisbee which looked like it was prepped the day before and subsequently got flattened .. besides the salty issues and the frisbee it was a pleasant night thanks to Sadie's attentiveness The venue besides being difficult to locate, it was extremely noisy as the music was over the top as were those sitting at the end of the bar behind us watching a football game The ultimate disappointment was not getting the Birthday Girl her complimentary dessert.. so much so she and her Boyfriend went to get dessert elsewhere on their own afterwards... to prefix this, I called a few days earlier to see if I could order a Birthday cake but the lady said that they don't do cakes but one could bring their own.. then she said that the Birthday person gets a choice of a pudding or a carrot cake so we decided on the latter route that didn't materialize Would I go back? Not for the food ( chef needs to work on less Salt + a fluffier Salad) but rather for the energy that Sadie exhibited For the rent that you guys pay, have the Mall pay for Signage read more

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We went for happy hour at Bow and Stern for some bites and had a great experience. We were seated quite quickly and ordered a few dishes to share. The food came quickly and included oysters, tacos, sliders and a double chocolate pudding. We thought everything was delicious and would come back again. read more

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I've been here twice now. Vibe is awesome. Food is great. On both occasions the service was the slowest service I've ever experienced with no acknowledgement. I wanted another glass of wine and dessert but I didn't dare try to wave the server down. Probably won't come back for this reason which is too bad bc it could have become one of my fave spots otherwise. read more

Was looking forward to try this restaurant for a while but they finally open one in Burnaby. Overall experience could been better, especially when it is for a special occasion. Our server Maddy needs more experience on being more attentive and friendlier. There were numerous times we had to ask another server to grab her or had to call her out. Our table did not have water refills for a while and no follow ups on how are meal was. When taking payment no small talk was given at all, very stiff personality. Overall the meal was delicious and love the interior design/ambience . Would consider coming back since there were a few dishes I still would love to try. read more

Bow & Stern - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Now and Stern is a gem at the Amazing Brentwood. The food was great and service provided by Jordan was excellent! We'll be back.

Clever menu, good food. Great staff. Been there twice , they have now really got their groove. I think the quality, and preparation of the seafood is great. A real gem. read more