Inflation does not exist in one of the few places of the world here at Burgoo. The food is top…read morequality with great ingredients at a price that cannot be beat anywhere else. Make sure you try the lobster bisque as it's one of the meatiest I've had to date; full of that shellfish flavour. The French onion soup is an eye catcher but the broth could use a bit more richness and flavour. Beef bourignon was suggested and I'm glad I took the friendly waitress' recommendation as it was a warm hug on a deep plate. I'd opt to swap for roasted potatoes instead of the mash but the mash does soak up all that delicious stew. The jambalaya is full of different proteins and if you're a fan of that, then I'd make sure to eat this perfectly cooked rice dish. I finished off with a banana bread pudding which was exactly that, banana bread in that bread pudding form; Personally I was hoping for bread pudding that was banana flavoured but it was still ooey gooey goodness. Burgoo should be packed to the brim with this menu for these prices and the friendliness of the staff!

We have been frequenting this place since long before Covid, but have never reviewed for some…read morereason. We must like it, we even bought their cookbook to try some of the recipes, especially the Fondumental, which dragged us back there again and again. It wasn't nearly as plentiful or as yummy as we remembered it, but it's still good. The sandwiches and soups have always been rib sticking and tasty. The ambiance has remained the same over the years, a little dark, but the fireplace and the vintage posters are cool. Our server Gary was excellent, Johnny on the spot with all that we were looking for. Their wine and beer is all local, which is a thing these days. My lobster bisque with the FAB salad hit the spot, and the bread piece was exceptional. The lovely K had the onion soup which she liked although said it could use a little more salt. If you want to enjoy a hearty meal on the North Shore down by the water, but not on the water, give it a try, you will not be disappointed!

We decided to go to Tap &Barrel on a whim after trying to go around the Shipyards Christmas market…read moreand getting caught in an absolute rainstorm. Given this, the restaurant was quite busy but regardless we only had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. Once seated our server was friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, and didn't seem overwhelmed by the volume of tables he had. We both ordered the beef dip, which was warm and comforting for a rainy night. I ordered mine with the Caesar salad, which was nothing special, but went well as a simple side with the sandwich. After dinner, we decided to get the key lime parfait, which looked delicious from the photos on the menu, and our server also noted it was quite popular. Although it was somewhat tasty, we both felt it was quite heavy on the salt for the crumble layer. We would have preferred if this was less. However, it was still a good dish. At one point in the night, a table was sat across from us with two children around 10-13 years old. One of the children had a watch that he was playing a podcast or some kind of show loudly on that was very distracting and annoying. We weren't sure that it was that table though, so we asked our server about it. He very tactfully responded that it was in fact that table, but that if it continued to bother us he would happily move us somewhere quieter. We declined and said we would see how long it continued for, but appreciated his response and the option. All in all, I would come back here to try some of their other drinks or dishes.

The lovely K had the Korean fried chicken bowl today out on the patio and enjoyed and said it was…read morebetter than the one last time, which was pretty darn good. Five stars this time with great service and a beautiful day.

Last visit was disappointing due to there being cilantro in my food and me being a cilantro hater;…read morethis place has totally redeemed itself now. Back to being a 5 star establishment (imho). We ordered the following: Chicken n Waffles Salmon Gravlax Bagel Mushroom Toast Iced Guava Matcha Latte We ordered Chicken n Waffles before on one of our previous visits. I don't remember it being such a huge dish. My memory is possibly a bit shaky, or else it's gotten bigger from before. Either way, the Chicken n Waffles was an impressive serving size. There were leftovers and it's going to be someone's lunch again for at least one more meal if not two! The poached eggs on both the Salmon Gravlax Bagel and the Mushroom Toast were perfectly done. Loved how soft and runny the yolk was. Flavors and texture in both dishes were on point. I could definitely taste the truffle oil in the Mushroom Toast and loved the crispiness of the Enoki Mushroom Tempura. I'm usually not a fan of Enoki Mushrooms but I quite enjoyed them being served as tempura. Also loved the Iced Guava Matcha Latte. I could taste both the Guava and the Matcha flavors. Neither flavor was so overwhelming that it took away from the other flavor. An absolutely delightful meal and I will continue to look forward to coming here again and again! Their desserts are also gorgeous looking. I've never gotten around to buying one yet but I promise myself I will buy one to bring home one day. Usually too stuffed from lunch at this place to sit there and eat a dessert after the lunch, so bringing dessert home seems to make more sense.

Wow how did I miss this place which is just across from the Lonsdale Quay marketplace? Wonderful…read morebrunch spot with fantastic pastries and friendly staff. - Baked custard tart at Catch 122 - basically a giant Dan Tat. If you love Dan tats you got to get this. - all of the other pastries looked incredible and I will be back for sure to try them. - the mushroom toast is like Instagram worthy. It comes with this amazing fried I'm not sure what but it's great looking. Poached eggs too. - side of potatoes comes in a pan with aioli on top of each one. The aioli is fantastic. The potatoes crunchy and flavourful but not too fried at all. - ok the highlight for me is the KFC fusion Dutch baby. I've never heard of a dish like this before. The classic Dutch baby pancake with Korean ingredients - gochujang flavoured KFC, kimchi, veggies, an egg in the middle bibimbap style. The chicken is good although the sauce a bit uneven - some extra spicy hot spots. The ingredients come together really well and the Dutch baby is fantastic. I'll be coming back for sure!!!

Beautiful location with city / water views and a modern aesthetic…read more The food was great and we ate off of the normal menu and the happy hour menu. Both were delicious. We wrapped up with two amazing desserts. Isaac was our server and was friendly, attentive, and as a bonus gave us suggested locations to visit while in town. Highly recommended.

Wow factor views of downtown, Burrard inlet and Lonsdale quay await you at Joey Shipyard. Lush,…read morecontemporary decor and a complementary glass of bubbles await you upon arrival. Our party of 4 visited on Valentines Day for brunch and received a very warm welcome. Unfortunately there were no real traditional brunch items offered, it was the standard lunch menu, but we were aware of this when we booked on open table. I don't think there is a bad table in the restaurant, i suppose the views from upstairs are more panoramic. Service was attentive and friendly, our meals came up quickly and all were tasty. Similar to a cactus club or earls, we found the food at Joey to be reasonably priced and a good value. A great choice for groups, small gatherings or solo eaters.

Came here for dinner so my poutine obsessed daughter could get her poutine fix for dinner. She…read moreordered the Classic poutine as she usually does and a Virgin Blue Hawaiian drink. I ordered an individual size Baja Nomad Nachos. I also ordered a Virgin Witch's Rock drink. We also used up a few coupons that we had for free tacos and ordered Ancho Chicken Taco, Grilled Basa Fish Taco, and Garden Veggie Taco. Forgot to tell the server "no cilantro" so ummm...food wasn't quite as good as usual but I'm not deducting points for that cuz that was our own mistake for forgetting to say "no cilantro." (Big sigh) It's such a pain though to have to keep on remembering to say that everywhere we go. Why don't restaurants realize that not everyone likes cilantro and make it a policy to bring it up with customers? Why don't they remind the customers that there's cilantro in a dish and then ask if the customer is OK with it? Anyone reading this right now is probably thinking I should just get over it and deal with it. I'm really just venting I suppose. The cilantro problem is just hugely annoying for both my daughter and I.

My family came here to have brunch. Great menu and it wasn't crowded when we came, at 11 though it…read morewas raining hard. Their specialties seem to be the pulled pork and the bacon. Lots of Benedict's so I naturally had to have one. The good - the meats are really good especially the pulled pork. Very tender and flavourful. The bacon is decent. Altogether the Benedict's are decent though next time I'll focus on the pulled pork. The egg I asked for medium - not really runny. Though that's a really small criticism.

The food was wonderful, the patio table was beautiful, and our server was lovely…read more I had the Hearty Green Salad pictured below and it was fantastic. I recommend trying their Caesar's and coming for brunch on the weekend until 3:00pm :) we will be back!

Ownership has changed. Patio is nice but the food is very very meh…read more Pros: chicken Cajun sandwich is good. The chicken meat is grilled well and tasty. Angel biscuit is good. Cons: - rest of my breakfast sandwich was worse than Costco frozen. Sausage is tiny and worse than Costco bulk frozen package Same for my eggs and cheese - fries just ok they seem out of frozen package - tomato soup very meh Won't be coming back.

Escaping the desk for a much-needed fresh bite, I checked out ROLLiO, the new Japanese/Korean and…read morefusion spot right next door! What a find! I loved scrolling through their effortless self-serve kiosk (you can also order at your table!). My Okinawa Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl was exactly what I needed--piping hot, perfectly crispy, and utterly delicious, complete with a fresh side salad. Seriously impressed with their menu, from rolls and mains to bowls and noodles. Plus, they're known for their "Build Your Dish" option, where you can customize your perfect plate! I will come back to try other combos and the "Build Your Dish." The hard part is what to choose? The also have loyalty program so create an account to earn 1 point for every $1 spent and unlock $5 off every 100 points! As well, follow the Instagram profile @rollio_restaurant for promotions. I created my account on the self-serve kiosk.

We strolled through Lower Lonsdale and stopped at ROLLiO, and we're glad we did!…read more This new spot in North Vancouver is bright, clean, and easy to order from (just a quick tap at their kiosk and you're good to go).  It's a great mix of casual West Coast eats with some tasty Korean fusion twists. We tried a few of their signature à la carte items.  Here's the rundown: * Rollio Morning Big Bowl - This super-filling bowl is packed with flavour.  It's the kind of breakfast bowl that keeps you full and happy all day. * Massive Strawberry Mascarpone French Toast - This thing is massive.  Fluffy, creamy, sweet, and totally drool-worthy.  Our fave for sure! * Lonsdale Lobster Trio - A solid choice!  Classic lobster in toasty buns--simple and tasty. * Korean Street Fried Chicken - Crispy, juicy, and straight-up addictive.  Another top pick! * Korean BBQ Beef (Bulgogi) - Tender, flavourful, and hits all the right Korean BBQ notes. * Okinawa Pork Cutlet (Tonkatsu) - Crispy on the outside and juicy inside.  Comfort food! Everything was flavourful, and the portions were generous, perfect for sharing. If we had to pick just two favourites, we'd go with the French Toast and Korean Fried Chicken--absolute winners! We can't wait to go back and try their build-your-own bowl next time! Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service:  Eatery Kids: 4/5 Yay! Presentation: 2/5 Parking:  Free 2-hour street parking Tips: * Create an account with your number to collect points (1 point per $1). * Great setup for dine-in or takeout. * Keep an eye on their IG for promos and deals. * Just a short walk from Lonsdale Quay and the Shipyards, and super close to MONOVA:  Museum of North Vancouver. Would I Return: Yes

This hidden gem in North Van serves classic diner dishes and comfort food all made from scratch…read more There were nostalgic vibes and service was amazing. The portions are huge and every dish is made with quality ingredients. French onion grilled cheese with shoestring fries: I got a nice cheese pull out of this, it satisfied all my cheesy cravings. It came with a generous amount of fries. Denver-ish breakfast bowl: order this if you want a nice variety for breakfast. I added avocado and it was so satisfying. Bacon eggs benny on housemade buttermilk biscuits with hashbrowns: fresh hollandaise over perfectly cooked eggs. The buttermilk biscuit is so much better than an English muffin. I absolutely loved the shredded hashbrowns. Strawberry milkshake: you need to try their hand spun milkshakes! Topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, I felt like a kid again.

Gosh we so wanted to give this local diner a top mark, but unfortunately, on this visit, we cannot…read more We'll be back for sure because the reviews are just too good to not give Douce another go. It's bright and airy, even on a rainy nasty day on the West Coast. The decor is awesome in our mind, very diner driven and classy. The glass into the kitchen itself offers a glimpse into the line cook life. The service was top notch, the space is clean and tables are turned with precision. Nothing to quibble with overall, but the food itself was just average, and just that alone is not where a small place like this should be. The hash browns were bordering on overdone and were not plentiful. One piece of toast is always a pet peeve of mine, though the multigrain was good. The Romesco really had little taste and was almost a little dry. I had trouble speeding it around and ended up eating most of it in one bite, which I am sure is not the ideal scenario. K had the grilled cheese sandwich with onions. The fries were great but the sandwich was lacking in cheese and onions which isn't ideal. We also had three go arounds with our English Breakfast tea and the cream curdling once added. The date on the cream was far in advance and the cream was cold, so not sure what the issue was. I actually asked specifically for milk when ordering, so it didn't excite me to have this happen. They finally brought milk with the third tea try, K used it, I didn't bother. Small thing, but I like my tea while waiting for my meal, not with it or halfway through it. That all said, everyone was happy, seemed to enjoy the food and service and there appear to be alot of locals. We will certainly give the Douce another go, and hope that it's a far better experience.

What an adorable out of the way spot. It is small but I was charmed by the young waiter and…read morewaitress (obviously family run). The soup of the day was Cream of Mushroom (my fave) and it tasted good but it was under seasoned. The star of the meal was the Short rib baguette, meat was tender with mushrooms and onions in a luscious Demi glacé. The side salad was fresh and dressed in a punchy mustard vinaigrette. I will definitely return with friends.

Finally made it to try Tour de Feast. Not busy on a Friday for brunch. There's three parking spots…read morein the back. Weird that you can make reservations online for dinner but not for brunch/lunch. - Americano ($4.50) and cappuccino ($5.50) - both drinks tasted watered down - Cassoulet ($20.00) - cheesy, navy beans didn't have much flavour. Crispy bacon, good soft poach on the eggs, tiny portion of sausage - Smoked salmon breakfast ($21.00) - potatoes were bland. Smoked salmon with avocado mousse and capers always a classic combo - Mushroom & swiss omelette ($16.00) with smoked bacon ($5.50) - Full French ($18.00)

Came here on a rainy day. They offered either water or barley tea. I love barley tea, and it was…read morevery comforting during the dreary weather. We were quite hungry, and asked for advice regarding sizes, and were advised to order the following for 2: -Pork Tang Su Yuk (Large: 39.00$): Comes served with a thick, syrupy, sweet and sour sauce on the side. The sauce contains some fresh produce such as cabbage and onions, which is quite nice and refreshing, and cuts through the sauce, providing a different flavour in addition to the fried umami of the pork. I appreciate that the sauce comes served on the side, because I like my food CrUnCHy -Ja Jang Myun (Regular: 13.50$): It was tasty, very onion forward (which I LOVE). My only comment was that I was expecting the sauce to have little pieces of pork in it, and I personally did not detect any, which translated to a bit of a superfluous sauce. Afterwards I checked the menu, and it does say that there is minced pork in the sauce, so I'm not sure... This was more than enough food for 2 people (we got leftovers to take home), and I think the perfect amount of food for 3. I appreciate good portion sizes. Additionally, they served yellow radish, and kimchi radish cubes with it, and had vinegar, soy sauce, and red pepper powder at every table. The server was kind, the vibes were quaint, family-owned, "mom and pop" hole in the wall, and the food was tasty and reasonably priced.

Only went to this restaurant one other time but remembered loving the food here, so decided to come…read moreback here again. Especially when I saw Omurice on the menu. I was pretty sure that my daughter would jump at the chance to have Omurice and I was absolutely right about it! I'm not sure if they normally use any kind of meat or meat broth in their Omurice. It's not listed on the menu, so I inquired about making the dish Vegetarian. The waitress asked if I was OK with egg. Seems like a lot of people don't really understand the difference between vegetarian and vegan. If I were asking for a vegan dish...well there's just no way I could eat the dish as the egg is the "Omu" part of the dish and therefore the main attraction. I got the point across though that I just didn't want any chunks of meat or meat broth used in the dish. (It was my daughter's dish mainly but I wanted to try it, and she's fine with eating vegetarian foods even though she does still eat meat.) It was a really yummy Omurice and I think we may have just found a new favourite of ours on the North Shore! I ordered the same vegetarian Jab Chae Rice that I ordered last time and it was just as good as I remembered it. It really puzzles me though that this dish is listed under the Rice section. It does come with a bowl of white rice but it's a freakin huge platter of noodles and the noodles are really the main star of the dish...not the rice! Grandma ordered the Sam Sun Stir Fried Rice which is supposed to be a Seafood fried rice with vegetables and pork in black bean sauce, topped with a fried egg. She wasn't too impressed with this dish and honestly...I guess I can't really blame her for it. In my last review I wrote that you can't really go wrong with any dish on this menu. I take that back now. I think this is probably the first dish we've tried here that was less than stellar. There was a lot of rice in the dish, and barely any seafood in the rice. The black bean sauce was...nothing to write home about? Other than the underwhelming Sam Sun Stir Fried Rice though, I still give this place a thumbs up and would still highly recommend coming here. Lots of restaurants have hit and miss dishes. This place still serves some great food overall.