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3.9 (176 reviews)
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Cynthia S.

Can't go wrong with happy hour tacos! Super flavourful and love that it comes with a side of chips!

Medium Rare - Steak Frites With Truffle Fries
Amanda J.

I figured i'd post a review in regards to one of my favorite cactus clubs to visit. Been here countless times and love their happy hour menu, i've experienced it in the afternoon as well as late night. I ordered Steak Frites, i swapped out regular fries for Truffle fries, i requested medium rare closer to rare and they did not disappoint. Had to be healthy and wash everything down with hot water and lemon. Love this location because it's very lively and service is always amazing! All the staff are incredibly bubbly and conversational. Easy to get seats, make resos online or walk in. Free parking available .. restaurant is always super clean and ambiance has just the right amount of light and decor in my opinion. I often solo dine here when i finish errands or the gym. Super introvert friendly. Think this place suits any occasion really

Naw

When with the group of 12, we did have to wait awhile even with the reservation, but the manager made it by comping 3 three appy for us. It was really busy. I could tell cause it was a Saturday night. Food was a little too saucy. I know that's because I go to cactus like every week lol. But overall, a great vibe sever was great as. Wel.

Sam Q.

Food was very standard, not great but not bad. A little pricey for what you get and the whole restaurant was super dark and kind of loud. Not the best experience but not upsetting

Chicken tacos
Halei J.

This place is pretty good, I live close by and come here sometimes for Happy Hour. The food is ok, the service is usually pretty good and the food is alright. It's a pretty big place and there is free parking in the parkade............

Kelvin L.

Cactus club being very conveniently close to my hotel, i decided to give the happy hour a try. I ordered the steak & frites. The server was able to switch fries with brocoli which was grilled with flavor and texture. The steak? Well lets just say there was a sad violin movement upon cutting and it took a lot of chewing... i wouldnt recommend it even though it was cooked perfectly. The ambiance was very nice. Great for social gatherings and drinks!!

Camille B.

Cactus is my go to. Metro location is good, free parking and good, non pretentious vibe. I moved away from Burnaby, but I still see my self coming back to this location all the time. Server's are usually good. Nathan is a star!!!!

Crispy tofu bowl
Cecilia M.

Usually go to Cactus Club at Bentall Centre, Bryne Road, or Coal Harbour but Boyfriend hadn't tried the Station Square location do we made a reservation for 7:45pm last Friday and got there on time with the free parking. We waited and saw several walk in's get seated before us, though most were seated at the lounge and not dining room. After about a 20 minute wait we were finally seated. Service was a bit lacking on this visit. The server was nice but she made small talk and paid more attention to the other tables - we finally got our waters refilled after our meal was finished but my Boyfriend got his coke automatically refilled. We ordered the new chili citrus calamari and it came within a few minutes of ordering. We had to wait awhile to flag someone down for side plates so it wasn't as hot or fresh once we dug in. My boyfriend liked that it wasn't rubbery in texture. I wished there was more spice in the batter and had fried garlic bits on top. For our mains, my boyfriend got the cheddar bacon burger and I got the crispy tofu bowl. Mains were solid, as usual. We had to wait awhile to flag our server for the bill and she finally asked us what we were up to. She was nice but like I said, service was a bit lacking starting with the 20 minute wait for our reservation, having to ask and wait for side plates and a water refill, and waiting to flag down to get the bill. It kinda dampened the vibes for Friday date night. Food is solid but the service at the other locations seem to be better and more consistent.

Rob's Crispy Chicken Sandwich with fries
Maling S.

It was so nice to rest and relax after shopping and to try some new dishes and beverages at Cactus Club Cafe at Station Square in Burnaby! New! Sugar-Free Margarita - zero sugar with all the flavour indeed! New! Chipotle Chicken Tacos with yam fries - love the pineapple and avocado crema Rob's Crispy Chicken Sandwich with fries - crispy and juicy The Feenie Burger with fries Rigatoni Bolognese This location is great with bar and restaurant sections. The service was wonderful with attentive service ensuring our food is tasting yummy and ensuring own water glass is full.

Floor had food from before sitting down until we left .. kinda sad
Billy D.

Decided to come back to our dependable happy hour spot .. got in without reservations after about a 15 minute wait.. wanted a patio window and got that as well.. super accommodating hosts .. order two Steak Frites .. mine came but bad veins galore but otherwise was good.. waitress came back with a new ice tea which was super nice .. quite busy but Cactus didn't disappoint .. only let down was the cleanliness

Happy Hour - tuna poke bowl
Melanie E.

Jan 2025 Update - a few of us came here for the Dine Out Dinner. Even though it is one menu for lunch or dinner we found the dinner selection a great value. Food: 4/5 - most of us had the steak frites plus a Cajun Blackened Chicken. Overall we all enjoyed our meal. We all selected a different appt so we could all sample the different choices. The sushi was a hit. I wished my entree was hotter though. I don't like lukewarm food. Service: 4/5 - our server Ella was great. Friendly and made some good suggestions. We made reservations online which was good. Ambiance: 4/5 nice ambiance to the place. Comfortable seats. Great place to meet for any occasion.

Shwarma bowl
Joanna L.

I visited several different locations and felt that for the most part, the food and service is good. The interior is modern and clean. I met up with a friend for lunch and decided on the shwarma chicken bowl with falafel. I felt that this was decent and a healthy dish. The beetroot hummus and the sauce were my favorite components to the dish. This dish is overpowered with lots of onions and garlic. I would consider coming back if I was in the area.

Meditation Salad with extra shawarma chicken.

Had a very nice evening out here. Booked a table for six for my birthday. The restaurant was trendy. Music was good but not too loud. The service was great. We got there early to take advantage of the happy hour prices. A wide selection of appetizers, mains, drinks and desserts. We started with two orders of the tuna sushi, avocado dip and truffle fries. Each were around five dollars off the regular price. We also added one regular menu calamari (this was the underwhelming). The taste was great but for full price of $19. It was a small portion. We share between the six of us. The sushi came in six pieces perfect. Everything was great (forgot to take pictures). The mains came they were all good. The only disappointment was the happy hour chicken burger. Even though it came with fries the meat patty was a little thin. My blacken creole chicken was on the salty side but that is how it comes I loved it. It came with mashed potatoes and broccoli. We were going to order dessert before the happy hour ended but the server told us she was going to comp that for my birthday. It was a fairly large dish, enough for two. Without drinks it came to under $180 for six. We even went home with some Togo boxes. Added bonus is the free parking in a building half a block away. Convenient and dry.

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Reviews are generally positive. Many highlight the friendly attentive service, lively modern ambiance, and variety of menu options. The happy hour value is also appreciated.

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Consistently great food and friendly attentive service. Cactus never disappoints! Our favourite for late lunch happy hour menu.

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Never had a bad experience at cactus all good,service, wine selection food all perfect for a great night out with friends and family

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I always enjoy my experience dining at the Metrotown location. Great ambience. I love their seafood dishes.

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9.2 km•Chinatown
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Absolutely incredible bar. Bartenders are tremendously talented and friendly, and the drinks are…read moresome of the best I've had anywhere.

I came here because they were ranked 7th in North America's best bars in the World's 50 Best, and…read morethey were deserving of the title! They're located in Chinatown and I love that they lean into the Asian theme with the apothecary and medicinal themed drinks. The service is super friendly and the ambiance is intimate but lively. All the cocktails we had here were amazing! I don't like martinis but I decided to try one again here, since I figured that if I don't like this one, I won't like any martini. The Forager's Martini was actually super refreshing. It was ice cold in a carafe and I felt that it was more of a 50/50 martini. It was botanical forward and had a lot of complexity. I still prefer other cocktails but it definitely changed my mind on martinis. Another stand out to me was the Gimme S'more. It was a seasonal drink so they might not have it when you go, but it tasted just like a mix of s'mores and champurrado (Mexican hot chocolate). The drink had the pumpernickel toasty flavors of rye, and mixed with the cocoa, amaro, and cayenne gave it complexity and a hint of spice at the back of the palate. The graham cracker foam on top added the s'mores vibe since it tasted exactly like a graham cracker. Another non-seasonal drink I really liked was the Fantasy Island. It kinda reminded me of a cosmopolitan with its tart fruit forward flavors. The strawberry, rhubarb, and pomegranate worked together to make a perfect sweet and sour balance. The egg white added structure and a foam to the drink which I really enjoyed and contributed to the velvety mouthfeel.

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Cactus Club Cafe - cocktailbars - Updated October 2026

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