Amazing bar!!! Nakita is worldclass!!! Def come here!!! So helpful and friendly read more

FIFA world cup started and we wanted to have a dinner at restaurant on the Granville street. Granville street was crazy busy before Australia vs Turkey game. There were crowds of people outside of restaurant. We had a reservation at patio. We had a reservation for patio section. When we arrived , manager said restaurant could not control customer who stayed at patio because of world cup crowds. I totally understand the situation, it was unusually busy event day, however, we hope restaurant should remove patio reservation from the booking system during event time. We had Chicken wings, calamari and Lamb shoulder tacos and watched Haiti vs Scotland game. There was no TV outside, so, it turned out to be positive since we could watch another game. Chicken wings were just ok, ordinary. Lamb shoulder tacos was ok, but, flavor was a bit too strong. Calamari was the best dish. Very crispy and crunchy, I would order again. read more

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If you're after good food, this place is definitely one to avoid, overpriced, well below par food.

We waited for the service for a long time. Also an additional fee was added to the bill due to FIFA World Cup without any prior notice, and without providing any additional services! I don't recommend this place at all. read more

As someone who has lived in Vancouver for over 30 years and watched Granville Street decline from bad to worse, I was pleasantly surprised to see the area cleaned up for the FIFA World Cup festivities. For once, I felt comfortable bringing important guests downtown to enjoy the atmosphere. One of those guests was a highly respected senior medical professional. When they wanted to stop for drinks and watch the game, I recommended Cavo without hesitation. It was the one establishment on Granville I felt comfortable suggesting. That recommendation turned out to be a mistake. After being seated in the back room, we waited for service while the section filled with customers. Our server appeared overwhelmed and visibly irritated. After only one of our drinks arrived, my guest politely asked about the remaining order. The response was shockingly rude and dismissive. The server snapped that the bar was busy and delivered the comment with such hostility that our entire table was left stunned. I cannot adequately express how embarrassed I felt. I had personally recommended Cavo to distinguished guests who deserved basic courtesy and professionalism. Instead, they were treated like an inconvenience. My disappointment is not only with the server but with management. If you cannot properly staff your restaurant during one of the busiest events Vancouver has hosted in years, that is a management failure, not a customer problem. I grew up around Greek-owned restaurants and have always admired the hospitality, warmth, and pride they bring to the business. That is one of the reasons I have recommended Cavo over the years. Unfortunately, this experience was the exact opposite of the hospitality I have come to expect. I will not be returning, and for the first time, I can no longer recommend Cavo to friends, family, colleagues, clients, or visitors. The disrespect shown to my guests completely overshadowed the food, the atmosphere, and everything else the restaurant had to offer. What disappointed me most was that the experience felt less like hospitality and more like customers were an inconvenience. Great restaurants make every guest feel welcome and valued. Unfortunately, my guests and I left feeling that our presence mattered far less than the money we were expected to spend. That is not the standard of service I expect from any establishment, especially one I had recommended so highly. Looking back, I regret bringing respected professionals into this establishment. The service gave the impression that customers were an interruption rather than the reason the business exists. Throughout our visit, there seemed to be far more attention given to everything else going on around us than to the guests sitting at the table waiting to be served. Whether that was due to poor training, poor management, or simple indifference, the result was the same: my guests left feeling disrespected, and I left embarrassed for having recommended the restaurant in the first place. Afgharisto poli for tipota, Malaka read more

Extremely disappointed with my experience. The owner and his son were aggressive, disrespectful, and completely unprofessional. They verbally abused customers and even physically assaulted them without any valid reason. No customer should ever be treated this way. I strongly recommend avoiding this place. Respect and basic human decency should come first in any business. read more

Visited this restaurant recently. Nice ambiance. I feel like this is a true hidden gem in its own way. Service was wonderful. Food was delicious. read more

Disgusting activities by management. Was there for a pre-show snack on Saturday. What appeared to be the manager? or owner? was drunk out of his mind by 6:00 and as other staff came in for shift the bro-crew all sat at the bar and kept drinking. How do I know they were staff? They kept going behind the bar and in and out of the kitchen and fraternized with the waitresses. At the bar they were loud, carousing, offensive (really) and did not have any respect for any customer in the place. Mind you there were only 4 tables at the peak of dinner on a Saturday. Says something. It got out of hand within the hour that we were there. The 'owner(?)' actually grabbing one of the waitresses and lifting her across his lap at the bar. And others going over to the bus station to give a waitress a squeeze. Happy hour snacks very very so-so but one of our party liked the burger. However, from working some years in restaurants with good leadership, I know it should be expected that staff do not sit at the bar to drink - ever. And this is an example of why. It too easily gets out of hand, and in this case was certainly encouraged by the owner/manager, who should be fired immediately. He is either ignorant of what it takes to run a restaurant or was placed there by a friend/family member. I would be surprised if it was his money at stake. He is unwittingly running the business into the ground. I for one will never be back and noone I know will either. read more

Went here for dinner with a couple of friends on a monday night, the place wasn't busy and had a great quaint vibe. Our servers were friendly and the food and drinks were good too. I tried the chicken gyro in pita with tzatziki which was flavourful and a good portion size. read more

Cavo is a real gem. Our favourite place to go before or after a concert or a show on Granville street entertainment district. Last night we started with the hummus and pita, Greek style grilled chicken wings, and shared the slow rotated lamb. The food has excellent as usual, the service friendly and attentive, and great atmosphere. read more

This restaurant is in an active and at times, shady area. We honestly didn't know much about that before we decided to come here. We found the restaurant online and off we went! We sat in the parklet outside. I think there were 3 tables there. They took our orders, drinks came out right away. The calamari came out soon there after - it was very lightly battered and perfectly fried. Definitely order this! We cleaned it up! The Goodfellas pizza $26 was fine. Not great but not bad either. I think we're just used to the pizza that we have back home in the SF Bay Area. The spaghetti carbonara $23 was really great with a creamy sauce and bacon sprinkled throughout. Order this too! The seafood fettuccine $29 was okay. It's the most expensive dish of the meal and it was just okay. It did have lots of mussels and 3-4 prawns. The bistro chicken $28 was good but a bit dry. It had lots of potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, red & green bell peppers. I ordered this because the table next to us ordered them too and it looked really good. The service was great. The excitement of the evening was a kerfuffle between in the streets, complete with many police responding. read more

I feel like this review is best served with a graph-mathematical-like representation. Ok...here's the list. Likes: Pizza Fries Service (Melissa was great) Dislikes: Tequila Shot (tasted watered-down) Pita bread (not fresh) Hot Wings (anorexic & overcooked - dry) Bathrooms (dirty) With those two categories in mind, if you wanna go someplace to drink anything other that tequila and mingle, and don't mind not hearing the other person while they talk, don't care much about your personal space...you might like it. If not, then you might wanna skip this place. That pretty much sums it up for CAVO. read more

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Visited with my partner, mother & father in law, fairly late in the evening for dinner after an international flight (I was so hungry and we were looking for something open and close to our hotel). I can't say enough about how welcoming and great the vibe was. Food was excellent and just a pleasure all around. read more

Cavo has really found a way to achieve a lounge atmosphere without the environment feeling pretentious. The service was incredibly friendly. I don't think I have been engaged in such genuine and entertaining conversation before at a restaurant. Highly recommend their souvlaki skewers (either the chicken or beef). I could also have enjoyed an entire bowl of tzatziki as it was so fresh and tasty. read more

Planned to meet a girl friend for Happy Hour in Downtown so was on the hunt for a new joint that had a good Happy Hour menu and deals for both food and drinks. Stumbled across Cavo and we liked that Happy Hour was until 6pm so made a reservation. It's a long restaurant that can easily be missed as the name of the restaurant is pretty high up on the entranceway of the busy Granville strip. Got there and got seated within a few minutes. It has cute decor with a few neon signs posted. The high top tables were pretty small so was glad we got a regular table. We ordered a bunch of Happy Hour deals to share - honey garlic chicken wings, truffle fries, French style mussels, and trio of dips with pita. All the portion sizes of the food were great, especially the mussels. For $15, the plate was full of mussels and there weren't any empty mussel shells. Though the mussels were small in size, it was a great deal for $15! The trio of dips was also delicious with taziki, roasted red pepper hummus, and spicy feta. We especially enjoyed the spicy feta and the hummus - yum! Good food, good portions, and decent price points. The music does get really loud at random times but otherwise a great place for drinks and food. read more

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This is a great spot for Vancouver locals, or Vancouver tourists. If you are looking for a vibe...This is it. For this type of bar you'd expect small portions and faster food. It's not. If you are a Vancouver long time local than you remember the days when you'd line up at Stephos for food that you know you will be enjoying packaged in that paper bag at the end of the night. This is like that, but at 30%. The portions are large. Now let's get into details. Why the 3 stars? To give an honest review I' say 3.5, but yelp doesn't offer half star review options. My partner received their food 9 minutes before me. I told him to eat his food. (Why should we both suffer with hunger?). He ordered the fish and chips. I'm assuming they rushed his food out because it was probably sitting under a heat lamp for a while. (The fries were cold). But the white fish was incredible! Flakey delicious goodness. If the fish and chips were served completely warm I'd rate this dish an 8.5. I got my meal which was the chicken. The sides were DE-LI-CIOUS! The eggplant, orange bell peppers, and mushroom combination in a feta creamy goodness. HEAVEN. Just too many potatoes. I don't like to complain about extra food...So take-sies-back-sies. I ate about 2 potatoes which was the equivalent of one small baby white potato. My take out meal consisted of a bunch of potatoes...8 small potatoes to be exact. I have no shame in that take out game. So I'll be cooking these up to add to my lunch tomorrow afternoon. Vibe wise...this is the spot. If you like to people watch this is the spot. Visiting Vancouver? This is the spot. A Vancouver local wanting to potentially bump into friends? This is the spot. If I could give my yelp opinion? Just serve food to a couple at the same time. I'm lucky... I've been with my partner for 4 years. If we were on a first date? It would have been awkward. Him having to decide whether or not to eat or not. My partner held off as long as he could. I knew how hungry he was and told him to eat. Also... The overcooked chicken and cold fries. No bueno. I'll be going back. I like the vibes! The chicken sauce and sides? I'll eat it without the chicken because it's that good! I recommend. Would give higher stars if the food was served at the same time and not cold. Maybe it was an off night because it was a Fri-yay. read more

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We have been visiting Cavo Bar and Kitchen for many months now and I wanted to leave some really positive reviews for them. Their food menu is really impressive; the pizzas are very generous in size, great fresh toppings, and my favourite has to be the one called "DONT TELL DONNA" - its a greek inspired pizza. Their greek-focused menu is a really nice change from other bars that offer terrible grease-fried food options. They also have a super cute back patio that's great for large events, parties, and gatherings. The staff are well trained, and very efficient when it comes to executing birthday parties. We recently had a dinner of 20, and the service team ensured that everything was taken care of. We definitely recommend this for: - first dates - just drinks - late dinners - snacks and appies - pre drinks before going out to the bar district - intimate gatherings but be ready for the kick ass DJ that turns out great tunes in the evenings On Thursdays evenings, when we normally venture out, they also have a CRAZY FUN DJ crushing fun tunes. I highly recommend coming here, as a spot to meet up and catch up over a fun snack and some cocktails before getting ready to party all night with friends. read more

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Come here before heading out to a concert at the two major venues nearby! I had many a sangria and shared the tacos, which were perfectly spicy and tasty. I find the restaurant more upscale than anything else on Granville. Great little stop. Also noticed that you can hire out the back patio for events. My only complaint is waiting for the 3 available bathrooms. For some reason they were always occupied. read more

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Nice place to grab a bite before a concert. Service was excellent. Nice atmosphere . Food was good... especially enjoyed the Smoked Salmon Bruschetta! read more

I like the ambiance. It's a warm Sunday, and they opened those big doors to let the breeze in. They have a cozy patio. I had lunch with a friend. And the staff accommodated us right away. It wasn't busy, too, thank God. I ordered tacos with crispy chicken. The chicken were a tad bit overly done. We ordered calamari, I love it. They put just enough coating to make it crispy. I chose margarita passion fruit (I wish they would go easy on the salt around the glass rim... but I don't really mind that much. Lunch was good. We were served promptly... and did I say they have very nice staff? I will encourage you guys to check the place out. read more

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Not sure how I missed this place having worked in the area for the past 5 years but it was my first visit with some coworkers and we were all very much wowed by the service and the food. Reasonable prices and great service made for a great experience. I don't normally write reviews but I ordered the salmon salad to go and am eating it the next day and it is one of the best salads I've had in a while. The shrimp appetizer and the salmon bruschetta was truly next level. Our server was attentive and quick to respond. Wonderful experience overall and we look forward to going back with an even bigger group. read more

The bartender was showing more boob than a strip club, disturbing. The prawns and French muscles are amazing, though.

On our last morning in Vancouver my son and I came in for breakfast and it was just what we needed! I ordered eggs Benedict with ham and Fruits which was so good. The ham was a nice piece that filled you up for the morning. My 7yo ordered bacon and eggs with of course fries lol. Everything was super fresh and the staff was really nice. The location is pretty cool I would say it's in the downtown area right off of Granville and Smithe (I think that's what it was) anyways it was busy in the mornings! read more

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I'm surprised me managed to get a table as it was friday night and we were a party of 9, but they managed! I ordered a whiskey ginger and the roast potatoes, and folks.... I have been dreaming about those potatoes ever since, They were INCREDIBLE. The 3 star rating is because our party saw couples going in and out of the same bathroom (for the very reason you're thinking), as well as people doing drugs in the bathroom. Not a good look. read more

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My partner and I traveled to Vancouver this past weekend and we ended up on Granville Street on Saturday night looking for cocktail bars. Let me preface this review with the fact that we are in our late 20's and have already gotten our party hardy days out of our systems... We walked into Cavo thinking the vibes would be on the chiller side. It wasn't as crazy as most bars/clubs on Granville but it was definitely a little much considering that the clientele was in the 30+ demographic. Music from a DJ was blasting even though there wasn't a dance floor and most people were in small groups trying to have conversations. Folks were kind of rowdy, often bumping into me while I was seated. Even sitting at the bar top, it was hard to hear my partner talk. It was even harder to get the bartender to serve us. When we sat down, the bartender did not acknowledge us. No greeting, no menus, no water - just a stoic stare down even though we came in hours before closing. It took about 5-7 minutes of her standing around the bar and talking to her coworkers before she silently poured us 2 glasses of water and asked us what we wanted. She was super short and seemingly annoyed when we gave her our drink orders. We only stayed for one round because 1) it was awkward sitting at the bar top and 2) our glasses were empty for 10 minutes before we had to wave her down for our bill. Unfortunate because the drinks were good. I'm hoping this bartender was just having a bad day. But if I find myself on Granville again, I will not be stopping here. There are many other options where staff actually want to do their jobs. read more

Came for happy hour with a girlfriend and ordered the Thai muscles and the dip platter- both we delicious! The Thai broth for the muscles was particularly flavourful. The happy hour menu from 2-6 has a super selection of drinks and food all for a reasonable price. I would def go back to try more! read more

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Very cool Vybe my server was great had a lot to say about the menu. I would have have them 4.5 but can't do a half start and that's only because they didn't add my potatoes with my lamb and the skin was over cooked but fell off the bone and very flavorful. Now It's a bit pricey if you aren't eating off the happy hour menu but it's quiet enjoyable read more

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This may sound funny, but I actually thought this restaurant was called Evo from its sign. Well, I pass by here to work every weekday and I never really paid attention to the sign. So we came here on a Yelp gathering event. I have to say they have pretty good yam fries. The pizza was very unique in flavor and interesting Yam fries and truffles fries were amazingly good. I had a slice of the BBQ chicken pizza. I like the amazing rich flavor. I find the service was good. Well we were sitting at the corner and at times, we were forgotten. But the server did pay attention. We were having shots and because I don't drink, the server got me pineapple juice in a shot glass. She was very thoughtful. Great place to get good food. Great for parties read more

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All the Irish pubs and restaurants were full on St. Patricks Day. Lucky for us we found Cavo Bar & Kitchen. We were seated immediately. The decor was cozy and quaint, with a variety of favorite songs we recognized. We had a 9 oz of Chardonnay. This is the best white wine I ever tried, super smooth. We shared the French Mussels, mussels delightfully soaked in butter, white wine, herbs, shallots and fresh garlic. There is also Italian and Thai mussels. The mussels are accompanied with a fresh, toasted piece of bread to dip in the sauce. These are also the best mussels I ever tried. We shared a plate of delicious, delicate fries. I had another glass of Chardonnay, my friend had the house red. We toasted St Patricks Day with a Bailey's shooter. Cavo Bar & Kitchen is clean, cozy with good energy. Our server Alexander was awesome!!!!! He was knowledgeable about everything in a friendly and respectful way. Thank you Cavo Bar & Kitchen for the amazing experience!!!!! read more

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This was the most appetizing looking place while walking around downtown, and we were not disappointed. We arrived right on happy hour. We ordered 2 orders of wings (of which they had more flavors than I could list), their truffle fries (which seemed to have some cheese on top), and their smokes salmon salad (probably the most unique take on a salad yet). great stop for a quick and cheap bite. Next time I come I will have to try their lamb poutine. read more

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Went here for drinks and I was really impressed by the drinks and the service! Very chill ambience - I wouldn't say it's romantic just because it's a bit loud so you kinda have to yell to be heard. I got a special sour Jameson shot ($4), a red sangria, and a rye and ginger ale all for only 20$, after tax - by far so much cheaper than what I'm used to in Toronto The drinks were super delicious! Not too strong and not watered down either. My date also enjoyed his drinks and I convinced him to get a cocktail called trophy wife and that was done well also. read more

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Had a light dinner here. Food was good, our party was super pleased with what they ordered. Service was great, friendly staff and quick. The ambiance was nice for friends gathering or a romantic date. Definitely would go back. read more

Stopped by here for a quick bite. We sat on the patio and shared some appies. The service was great. The waitress was knowledgeable about the menu which is always nice when you ask for a recommendation or description of a dish. We tried the garlic prawns and spicy feta dip with pita bread. We all enjoyed, one friend thought the dip was salty but I think that's to be expected with a feta based dip. Would definitely be back to try more food next time we are in the area. read more

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I went in the Bar and was immediately wow'd by the unexpected space of the restaurant. Don't be fooled by the cramped Granville Street! The restaurants there are all very spacious! There's a very classy outside patio facing Granville and when you go in you're greeted by the bar and kitchen right away, and the endless amount of tables and mirrors that seem go on and on in a row. It gave off a very bustling and hip atmosphere while the tall brick walls and ceiling topped off by a high chandelier brought a rustic vibe to the decor. I had dinner with over 10 people and was pleasantly surprised at our seating area. They were able to seat us all at the very back with half of us comfortably seated on the couches. The spot was great because despite the amount of people who were in the restaurant, we were able to hear each other well and have a very intimate dinning experience. The drinks and food was all very great. I tried Truffle Fries for the first time and it was quite an experience. The fries themselves were very great but I personally found it to be too garlicky. So if you're a big fan of garlic then definitely order it and if not then perhaps think twice. However, I was really impressed by the pizza! It was homemade and came in a huge serving! Definitely a two-three person jobs trying to finish it! But sooo good! The last thing I have have have to mention is their service! We had the super pretty blonde waitress, she alone was looking after all 10+ of us and did a phenomenal job! Did a great job recommending drinks and food for the first timers and checked up on us regularly to make sure we had everything. When it came to the bill and how we wanted to split it she was also super accommodating. Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Atmosphere 4.5/5 I highly recommend dinning here and would definitely come soon! It was a great night and a great experience! read more

Great food and even better environment. Steak sandwich was unbelievable. Carbonara was also amazing, highly recommend!

Came with my girlfriends to celebrate my birthday, have a late meal and some cake The ambiance is pretty, good music, people dancing by their tables having a good time Food menu is pretty good, lots of variety and pricing is reasonable. The chocolate cake I got to blow the candle to was delicious! Only reason I am giving this place 4star is because the service could be improved. But considering we came on a Friday night at midnight - was kind of busy... read more

Came here for a beer. Parking is pretty crappy here - try for the side streets. The interior is dim, but not too dim. Thank goodness they didn't decide to paint their walls black. It was pretty loud the night I went, because they had a live performer. This 1 guy would do all the synth and drums with his feet (one of those looping machines), while singing and playing guitar. Serious skills. If you're part of a group, I would recommend no more than 4 - there's only really 1 row of tables besides the bar. Each day of the week they have some sort of special, such as $7 cocktails on Saturdays, but I found most deals weren't really that special. The pitcher of beer I had were $17 each. Not the cheapest either. As I didn't try the food, I cannot comment. read more

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Your classic yet hard to find chicken and waffles brunch is available at Cavo from 9 AM until 2:30 PM every single day We snatched a seat on the patio on a sunny morning while we people watched everyone walking up and down Grandville Street the chicken is boneless and had some unique seasoning on it I highly recommend this dish. Until now, I had only ever noticed this place at night. Met some great tourists from Germany at the table next to us. read more

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Food: 4.5/5 Truffle Fries - Generous amount of cheese sprinkled on top with a nice undertone of truffle oil. Granville District Pizza - Nice chunks of chicken breast with a sweet Thai sauce all contained in a nice layer of cheese. Rustic Italian Pizza - Delightfully salty from the deli meat. Salmon Bruschetta - Sprinkle that baby with some lemon and you have a playful bite. Drinks: 10/10!!!! Bartenders know their shit. Done. Service: 10/10!!!! Not just a pretty face... You can throw at them stuff like 'Could you split the bill between these 2 & put this person's tap on mine & have hers on his and these 3 guys separated but with the first round of drinks on me ETCETCETC'... Her response would be 'Roger that'. read more

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Been here for happy-hour a couple of times now, and it has been excellent each time. The happy hour food is tasty, and is good value for money. I haven't found any outstanding restaurants on Granville st. Maybe it is because of the sheer number of vastly diverse people that walk the entertainment district. Restaurants must cater to the random walk-in, rather than build a fan-following with a niche market. That said, Cavo is a perfect place to stop for a drink and some food on Granville St. They have a patio, good drinks, good food, and good service. read more