I've been here many times. They have a happy hour 3-6 pm. The brunch here is amazing !! Good variety of drinks including cocktails / fresh juices / milkshakes. Everything we've ordered is super flavourful and perfectly cooked each time. It's usually not too busy even weekend lunch / brunch time. Restaurant is really cute and has soft upbeat music. In the picture is chicken + waffle , and Avo Benny. The daily juice , and a mango yuzu soda. This time I also saw they have $10 Bennys from 9-10 AM !! read more

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I was wrong to doubt this happy hour sizes here. It was a great value and price point. Between 4 people we ordered one of everything and an extra fry and gravlax. I will be coming back for my highlights: oysters, triple-cooked garlic fries, london fog milkshake. Eating here got me wondering why other places didn't take the time and care to triple cook the fries lol I have had duck wings before but I gotta say, these were a fairly big in size. I just wished there was a bit more sauce! BUT OVERALL, I would order it again. It's located in Steveston B.C, they are known for sourcing locally grown ingredients and their playful rotating menus that change as the seasons do. All their fries are chopped in-house. love the attention to detail and care. It's cozy inside, reservations are appreciated and can be done online. - - - [ ORDER UP! ] Oysters Galore - Fresh, briny goodness! Oyster Shooter Flight - Take a shot... of the ocean! Garlic Triple Cooked Fries - Crispy, garlicky perfection. Oyster Chowder - A cozy bowl of creamy, oceanic comfort. Gravlax - Silky cured salmon to savor. Clams - Steamed to perfection, straight from the sea! - - - [ WHERE & WHEN ] @chefsplaygroundsteveston 12420 No 1 Rd #170, Richmond, BC Happy Hour / Wed - Sat, 3 - 6pm Details and resos can be found on their website! [ BONUS INSIDE SCOOP ] - New brunch menu - Grab and go $5 soup - weekly features soon - Fri & sat $20 steak and fries, $5 beer all day long - asked the server what was good: I will be trying their burgers next time read more

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Had an early breakfast last Saturday and are very happy with ambiance, food and service. It is welcoming and clean. Very reasonable priced. Server Charlene was friendly, attentive but not overbearing. We had Mushroom and avocado benny, Fried oyster benny and pork belly breakfast + waffles and sausages. Bennies were made as requested ( 1 soft, 2 medium), potatoes were fantastic, all greens and veggies ( avocado) fresh. I loved their salad dressing and ketchup sauce. All three of us agreed that we would like to go there again and maybe try their lunch and dinner. Highly recommend this place. read more

Great food at a reasonable price! They were very accommodating. They let me order from the Happy Hours menu on a Sunday, and they made me a special side salad. Their clams were fresh and their mussels soft and perfect to taste. Thank you, chef. read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

A quaint little joint in a popular neighborhood along the pier serving up straightforward yet tasty fares. You can see the passion in the chef's cooking and we love the coziness of this place. The burgers were nicely done while the fried brussel sprouts offered up a hearty yet fresh contrast. Worth a stop by if you are in the neighborhood. read more

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just had the big breakfast there.. asked for my eggs over medium.. was a huge issue and ended getting them well done!! potatoes half cooked half hard .. I was the only one there Had to ask for more coffee. at 18.99 and 4.00 for coffee , will go somewhere else next time Maybe other things are better there but if you can't cook an egg properly , what kind of restaurant are you???????? read more

I wish they had more truffle beef brisket so I could try the benny but instead I had the Italian which is just bacon. I definitely would come back especially now that they have the $10 benny special before 10 am. They also have daily specials! Love the location in the heart of Steveston Village. The service was great! Bonus surprise, they sell some Trader Joe products there so I can pick up some items there. Cannot wait to try the chili onion oil! read more

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The Chef's Playground Eatery is my friend's new favourite place for brunch so I had to give it a try. It's a cute little restaurant with an open concept kitchen. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Upon arrival we were informed of the 45 mins wait so we put our name down and then explored the Stevenson Market. We returned 45 mins later and our table was ready. We had the Hearty Breakfast (huge portion and the sausages were excellent), Bacon Cheddar Burger (lean, moist and not greasy) and Slow Roasted Pork Belly Benny (pork belly just melted in my mouth). All 3 were very good and good portion size. The Seoul Ceaser was garnished with their home made kimchi which was very delicious and the coffee came hot and in a large mug. Worth the wait so just put your name down and wonder around town. Will come back to try their other dishes. Parking can be tough in Steveston's core on the weekend but try to park 3-4 blocks away and it will be much easier. Another bonus, after a big meal walk it off by visiting the Steveston Wharf or Garry Point Park which is close to the restaurant. read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Seoul Caesar - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Have always wanted to try this place but the wait time was always long. We finally tried it during the cherry blossom festival. We thought it would be busy that Sunday but guess the rain/hail discouraged people from going. I got the beer braised beef benny, my wife got the pork belly benny. Her pork belly was so tender and soft that it almost melted in the mouth. My beef was tender too and you get a hint of the beer but not too much. The service was quick and our server was great. She filled up our coffee, made sure we had everything and gave good recommendations for food. If you come, come early to out your name down.. Also your whole group needs to be there before they will seat you. read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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We went for brunch on a weekend and it was surprisingly empty. The space is not big but well decorated. The Braised Short Rib Benny was pretty good and came with fried potatoes and a small salad. There was a good amount of tender short rib. The Chicken and Waffles came with sweet waffles, almost like a liege waffle? The chicken was quite crispy but could've been seasoned more. All the eggs were perfectly poached! This is a good brunch spot, especially if you don't want to line up. You can also get lunch items like burgers and fries too. read more

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After a long bike ride to Steveston, we dropped by Chef's Playground Eatery for a late brunch/lunch. Restaurant itself was quite small but not overly busy even on the weekend. We came a bit too early as we wanted to try their lunch menu, but they were able to accommodate us, which was great! I ordered the truffle mushroom burger ($18) with a side of regular fries. I would like to preface this by saying that I usually do not like burgers, but this one was actually super delicious. The beef patty was large in size and super juicy. I loved the slight truffle flavour which was enhanced by the mushrooms as well, but the best part was definitely the melted cheese! I'm one of those people who hate the texture of cheese when it's not melted properly, but this was done wonderfully. It also came with a large portion of fries which was crispy and not salty (which I prefer). A friend ordered their fried chicken, which now seems to be off the menu. Overall, it tasted pretty standard and dipping sauce was good. Their drink menu also looked really good but we were too full to try any of them. I would definitely revisit to try other burgers (and hopefully drinks!). Perfect restaurant for a day out in Steveston for sure, would recommend! read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Truffle mushroom cheesy burger ($18) - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Saw the YouTuber who tried this out and checked it out . For $10 it's ok but not great, the eggs Benny were quite dry and the portion is small, but for $10 it's here to dine in anymore that's not fast food Perhaps the full price once has more food read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Eggs Benedict with Ham - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This restaurant is pretty small but homey with one chef. I came here years ago and appreciated their smaller but seasonal menu. I still miss their brussel sprouts ... we decided to try their brunch menu because of the positive reviews and honestly it was a bit underwhelming. The pesto sauce had more muted flavour which worked well with the salty prosciutto. I wasn't expecting crispy prosciutto so construction of the benny made it difficult to eat - thick focaccia bread with crispy prosciutto. I love hashbrown and liked that theirs was slightly garlicky. This is a cute local restaurant that is worth trying. There are some unique spins on the menu, but it was an average brunch experience. read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I stopped by here on Canada Day. Small dining area so limited seating . They can only do max if party of four . It's mostly a brunch/ burger lunch kind of place with limited menu options. . Service was nice and decor is new . We tried the beef brisket poutine which was very yummy and the watermelon salads which surprisingly really works as a dish . Ice tea a bit too sweet for my liking . Prices are reasonable $20 burger . They have a couple early bird breakfast plates for $15 too . I really like their utensils .. it's unique . Always good to have some hook to stand out again the crowd read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Watermelon salad & beef brisket poutine - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Still 3 stars. The only thing which stuck out in my mind was the really nice cold pressed watermelon juice. I realize that cold pressed juice is not really common or readily found in metro Vancouver. Now I remember why I have not been back often. The menu always looked very appetizing but I think the execution needs some refinement. I happened to be around when they are open so I decided to try the lunch special (great deals they are running now with the daily $10 lunch special). Thursday special was the seafood chowder with grilled cheese. The grilled cheese sandwich was nicely grilled though it was quite sad with a super thin slice of cheese. The chowder was quite watery so the compostable wooden spoon was hardly of any use. You could only use it to scoop up the pieces of seafood. I had to drink the chowder like I was drinking miso soup, straight from the container. There was also lots of bacon but they were not cooked to a crisp so it was quite icky to me to eat the bacon with the visible fats. The seafood chowder and grilled cheese sandwich did not impress me much. Maybe the other dishes would be much better. read more

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Yes, great healthy simple food I recommend it The mushroom burger is amazing. The service and the kindness of these people are very genuine. I feel good supporting a small business like this. read more

We ordered the the short rib Benedict and chicken n waffle. Plates were pretty colorful n complete with salad. Everything was tasty, I liked how we got to choose the level of cook on the egg, nice touch. Maybe shortrib should be juicier, need a sauce. Cute little shop and server was sweet n kind. read more

I've been here on several occasions and I haven't been disappointed. The chef hooks it up with unique and tasty food. The service is on point and you have to try Texas BBQ burger with fries. read more

Chef's Playground is a great neighborhood brunch house which serves excellent egg benny. I tried their signature braised rib egg benny and it was just delicious. The eggs are free range and poached to perfection. I asked for medium and it was the most perfect medium poached egg I've had in a long time. The fried hash brown was also delicious. Service was friendly and good. Overall it was a pleasant experience. I think I'll try their lunch menu next time. read more

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While a restaurant might be a chef's playground for dynamic and innovative eats, sometimes it's best to stick to more of the basics. Unfortunately, on my first visit to Chef's, I was not impressed and left expecting more. As the number of stars I've given indicate - Chef's Playground isn't terrible, but it absolutely could've been better. One cold, weekday morning, my brother and I decided to go out into nearby Steveston to try our luck with a new brunch spot. Having skimmed over the Chef's Playground Eatery menu online previously, my brother decided the day had come where we'd go and satisfy our hunger here. After waiting for roughly 10 minutes, we were seated by the lone, friendly server, next to the open kitchen, where my brother and I sat with a warranted anticipation of what was to come - like a kid waiting to open his birthday present, wondering what's to emerge underneath the wrapping. The two items we ordered were: 1) Short rib benny - $16, rib was okay, not as tender as expected, could have had a stronger presence on the plate, hollandaise was okay, eggs were not cooked to soft-boil as requested 2) Truffle mushroom cheesy burger w/ fries - $15, definitely cheesy, but could have been cheesier for a burger that touts itself as "cheesy", truffle could barely be detected amongst the ingredients, patty was a bit thin, fries were not hot, needed a tad more mushrooms While I absolutely do not consider myself a professional by any means, it was easy for me, and my brother, to tell right away what was main issue was with both the dishes. What the meats were severely screaming for was more seasoning. I do applaud Chef's for trying to go a tier-up and deliver food that's more creative and appealing to the average middle-class customer, but I couldn't get over the fact that such dishes had the potential to be so much more. Consider the price we paid for our meal as well; at approximately $40.00 after tax and tips for two people, I expected to leave relatively full and satisfied, but I have to report that this was not the case for me or my brother. For this reason, I have to give Chef's Playground Eatery 2/5 stars. The atmosphere and decor was nice, location was great, service was just fine (way to go, one-woman-army server!), but I definitely expected more from the food. I really want to support this local business, and I encourage you to give them a shot if you're down! Maybe I'll come back sometime in the future to try other items. Considering how many 4/5s and 5/5s there are on Yelp, I really want to come back and see the real Chef's at work. read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Truffle Cheesy Mushroom Burger - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Chef's playground Limited menu - call ahead if you're looking for something specific Truffle mushroom cheesy burger and fries $15 8/10 I had this last time but I'm not sure if I enjoyed it as much as last time. I felt like the truffle flavour was overwhelming and didn't go great with the rest of the burger. The ingredients easily slipped out of the burger so I'm curious if a bigger bun would help or the stacking of the ingredients. Fries are incredible super crispy and delicious. If i were craving fries and I was in Steveston I'd just get them here! Friends got the boss burger and re-vamped loaded cheese burger (both $15) The boss burger 7.5/10 was interesting but I didn't like that the brisket wasn't cut up as it fell out easily. Similarly to how if bacon isn't cut then you end up pulling out the whole piece out of the burger. It's a good burger but not sure if personally get it. Don't remember the revamped loaded cheese burger but I guess I expected more guess like it to be really gooey with cheese but rather it had multiple different types of cheese. read more

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Nice little brunch spot in Steveston, it is an unassuming place that can be easy to miss if you are not familiar with the area. Came here for brunch before heading out to the wharf and it was a delightful meal. I love the neighbourhood atmosphere at this restaurant and a lot of patrons seem to be familiar with the place and come often for brunch which is always nice to see. I had the crab and shrimp benny which was really delicious, the hash brown is surprisingly great too, I'm normally not big on chunky hash brown and prefer the shredded kind, but something they do to the potatoes here that make them so flavorful that I ended up eating all of them. The prices are reasonable as well so it's a great spot to grab a bit before spending a day in Steveston. My only feedback is that I wish they would offer non-dairy option for coffee, most people have some kind of preference nowadays so it should be expected for any brunch spot to have some dairy-free option. Just be sure not too fill up too much because there are lots of other delicious eats in Steveston also! read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Crab and shrimp bennies, best potatoes! - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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A friend has been telling for awhile now to try out the brunch at Chefs Playground Eatery. Because this was going to be his ninth time here - I said why not! Located on #1 Road just past Moncton St in popular Steveston Village, this restaurant is becoming the place to go - for a bite! Small in size but decked out nicely, offers good service & quality dishes. Best of all is the quantity - portion size is very generous for what you pay for - bravo CPE!!! My friend ordered the Roast Organic Grass-Fed Beef Brisket & I went with the Chefs Hearty Breakfast. Both dishes were very tasty & plentiful in size! Amazing prep by the chef who looked to be all of 18 years old. LOL! I was not expecting the taste & quality he put out! One can tell by the look of each plate that he takes pride in presenting his dishes! So do support local businesses please if you're in this area especially CPE! I stress this because having just spent the afternoon on Robson St - I was flabbergasted by how many businesses have closed shop including a fav Ramen joint I used to go to! read more

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If you're an individual that's adventurous when it comes to burgers definitely check out this Steveston hot spot. Personally been to every restaurant in Steveston and none of them close to Chef's Playground when it comes to burgers. Have not been for brunch myself but plan on it, stay tuned for a review read more

I came here for brunch as we were enticed by the reasonably priced dishes. A basic eggs benedict is about $9, and most items range from $9-11.50. Not bad at all! The food was decent. I tried their salmon gravlax benedict and veal benedict. For the price, it's good value. They do allow fries as a subsitution to the hashbrowns, but I wish that they would substitute for salad without an extra charge. They have a few cheap drinks as well, such as $5 beer on tap or $5 radler on tap. The lavender lemonade cocktail was also pretty good. One thing I will say is that the entire restaurant has a heavy oil smell. They have an open kitchen, so maybe that is the reason behind that. After leaving, our hair and clothes had a strong oil smell. I would suggest that this be amended if possible as it would provide a better dining experience. Service could be improved a bit, but as I understand it's a pretty new establishment, so they must be still learning. If I felt like a decently priced brunch in Steveston, I'd come here! read more

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We wandered around Steveston and randomly came upon this little restaurant, we were so glad we did! We ordered the Brussels sprouts and the chicken strips/fries, it was super tasty and the portions were very good too for the price. We also thought the server was very down to earth and friendly. It's worthwhile to mention that we actually came in right when they were closing but they still let us stay the extra hour, something we are very grateful for! read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Steveston always lures me in when it comes to a sunny spring afternoon. Though it's tempting to go for the classic fish and chips places, Chef's Playground Eatery seemed to be a great choice for a new place to try. Fortunately we came at the right time because moments after we got seated the restaurant filled up! Upon being seated, we ordered the Brussels Sprouts N' Cauliflower to share while I had a Root Beer Float cocktail and my girlfriend had the Mango Ginger Sangria. Drinks came quite quick and soon after we had our orders in. My girlfriend ordered the Chef's Po' Boy burger and I had the Truffle Mushroom Cheesy Burger. I don't say this often but I was blown away by how juicy and flavourful the burgers and fries were! There was the perfect amount of toppings and sauces so that the buns didn't get soggy or the patty slipped out. The sauces complimented the burger patty perfectly and the fries were seasoned with the right amount of garlic. On the other hand, the Brussels Sprouts N' Cauliflower were not super oily but rather nice and crisp. They also topped them with crispy onion straws that added an extra crunch and complimentary flavours. As for the drinks the float was surprisingly very tasty and didn't taste boozy at all! The mango ginger sangria was also light and had a bit of a kick with the ginger. Overall our experience was great and service was quick and friendly. They offered other food other than sandwiches, but if you are looking for a juicy burger then Chef's Playground Eatery won't disappoint! read more

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Another gem in Steveston. Went for weekend brunch and arrived just after opening (10am). Got seated immediately and quickly filled up thereafter as capacity is maybe 30-32 people. Good selection of items and settled on breakfast that came with eggs to order, sausage and bacon, potatoes and brioche toast. Everything was tasty. I found the service excellent and noticed the server acknowledging regular clients on numerous occasions. Looking forward to trying out lunch and dinner. read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Exercise? I thought you said extra fries! - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Chef Gordon is a master of his craft - I admire his skills for such a young age - shows that age is a just a number - keep crushing the dream and looking forward to trying out your secret menu...... Ps - order the burger you won't be disappointed read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Burger and Traditional Benny - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

! My 400th Yelp Review ! Chef's Playground Eatery was on my list ever since they opened and the beautiful social media photos made me even more intrigued to explore this Chef's playground. My girlfriends and I came on a Sunday morning. We made reservations at 10am, which it the only time they'll take reservations otherwise it's first come first serve. The seating area is small but there's enough tables to probably fit around 20 people. At around 10:30am the restaurant was already full of hungry people and a waitlist was started - but they'll take your number and call you when a table is ready! I ordered the Steel Head Gravlax Benny. I love my runny yolks - let the yolks run free, right? So I asked for the eggs to be soft poached. Big disappointment when I cut into my egg and it was practically a hard poached egg - nothing running down my bread or my chin here. Luckily my other poached egg had some runny yolk but I would still say it was cooked to a medium poach. It was the same yolk sadness for my other girlfriend's poached eggs as well. Despite the key factor in a good benny - runny yolks - was missing (henminus a star), the rest of the dish was really good. The homemade focaccia bread held itself together enough to be cut with toppings and forked to my mouth with still some fluffiness during the chew. The Gravlax was smooth and tender - very fresh with a hint of saltiness. The Hand Cut Hash-browns were one of my favourites! The Chef is a potato master - he is able to make these thin cuts of potatoes, fry them to a crispy, crunchy outside that's not oily but then still leave the insides fluffy and soft. They also had a subtle coating of I almost want to say truffle oil? but it wasn't just a naked potato I was eating. Regardless, I loved this hashbrown variation and with a little dab of ketchup - these were perfection! My other girlfriend ordered the Chef's Hearty Breakfast and it looked absolutely huge and amazing! She ate every single thing on there - a pretty impressive feat - definitely enough for the mom-to-be appetite! Overall, service was really friendly and efficient. It was delicious eating here and satisfying our stomachs while we watched the Chef play in the kitchen - I'll definitely be back at this Chef's playground for more eating soon! read more

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Steveston is always one of our favorite area for lunch especially on a sunny afternoon. The place has a small menu but decently priced. Place is filled with greasy smell so that's my (-1) **friendly reminder to not wear your fancy sweater!** Service is good, quite tentative and accommodating, portions are not huge but enough for 1. For a group of 5 we ordered 3 burgers, 1 salad and 1 poutine. Poutine is a bit too "saucy" so the fries are a bit too soft, Burgers was served fresh n hot, oyster burger was tasty! salad is refreshing and beets were done just right, their truffle fries is a great upgrade, I recommend it! Overall a great place to have lunch in small group, not an over ideal place for 8+ large group imo. read more

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I wanted to take my brother out to lunch in Steveston for his birthday, so I hopped on Yelp and found Chef's Playground Eatery. I had bookmarked this spot a few months ago, so this was the perfect opportunity to check it out. I'm SO glad I was finally able to visit this spot and I'm a little angry at myself that I waited this long to finally come in. Verdict: it was an awesome experience from start to finish. The restaurant is fairly small, with only 10-12 tables total. We came in right after the lunch rush, so we only had to wait for about 5 minutes while people were clearing out. The menu was fairly simple, but had a modern take on most dishes. For appetizers, my brother and I got the balsamic glazed cauliflower and Brussels sprouts and the truffle fries to share. It was my bro's first time having Brussel sprouts and he loved them! He wiped the plate clean! I do have to say they were delicious - they were well-seasoned and perfectly cooked! For our mains I got the chef's salad with avocado and my brother got the Cajun spiced rigatoni. My salad was delicious! I wasn't expecting the dressing to be sweet, but it was, and it was so, so, so good! Refreshing, flavourful, and healthy! I'd definitely order it again. My brother said he really enjoyed his pasta as well! I have to give major props to our server. He was a one man show - he was seating guests, taking orders, running food, taking payments... literally doing it all! As someone who's worked in the restaurant industry, I was impressed with 1) how calm and collected he was the entire time and 2) how on top of everything he was - he had a full restaurant and still made sure to fill up our waters and check in on us. They do serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10-2, and as a self-proclaimed "brunch queen", I will definitely be back to check it out. If I enjoyed their lunch menu this much I can't imagine how much I'm going to enjoy their brunch menu. Thanks for the awesome lunch experience, Chef's Playground. I'll be back soon! read more

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Great service, good food. The hash browns are amazing...I don't know what it is about them...I think they were fried to perfection. Crispy on the outside but still a little soft inside and not too fried or oily. The the whole place seats maybe max 20 people. It was busy when we came, so we had to leave our names and come back. They call to let you know when your table is ready. Quite a few reviews said because it's an open kitchen you leave smelling like the food. I sat right by the kitchen and I didn't feel it. I had the salmon gravax egg Benny which was alright. Stole a few bites of the boss man steak and eggs which tasted better than my egg Benny! The steak was really small which was a bummer. For the price, this place is a great value! read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Boss man steak & eggs - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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My friend and I were here for Sunday brunch. It was a lovely fair weather day at the beautiful Steveston Fisherman's Wharf, and of course, parking was terribly difficult to find. Not complaining but we spent 10 mins looking for parking and then 10 more mins walking to the restaurant. Restaurant closes at 2pm and I arrived at 1:20pm to find the restaurant half full and customers kept rolling in after us. Servers were friendly and easy to talk to. They have a half open kitchen which allow you to see what happens in the kitchen, HOWEVER it also means the whole dining area was smelling like food...it may be a good idea to upgrade the vent... Overall experience was excellent. Good food in decent portion, comfortable seating that allows for privacy, cute choices of colours and decor, friendly and attentive staffs. We both enjoyed our visit there and definitely will return. Hopefully by that time the air quality will be improved ;) read more

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Brunch is my favourite, especially here. We alway come back with a big smile and a bigger appetite ya Great quality, tasty, clean, real, gourmet food with lots of love and flavour and very friendly professional staff and chef just go eat there. Seriously! GO Thank you Chefs Playground Eatery for everything read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Eggs Benny all the way best home hash - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I came by this place as I was craving brunch but didn't want to venture to downtown. This is a small shop located in Steveston, which seats about 28 customers. We had the chefs playground and the braised beef benny. I would say the food is average - the taste is not something to remember about and easily forgotten. The best part of the benny was the hashbrowns. The hashbrowns have a distinctive garlic taste and are fried crispy, while soft in the inside. The benny could use improvements as the focaccia bread is not cooked enough - it was soft all around. With bread that thickness, it should be crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. The hollandaise sauce was a little too lemony, and the braised beef had no flavour. The Chef Playground consisted of bacon, sausages, two eggs, beans and hashbrowns. A typical breakfast but I would have to say the bacon was overcooked- brittle to the touch. The service could use improvements as it seemed like there were two inexperienced waitresses. One had problems with the alcohol menu and noticing when the coffee/water needed to be refilled. read more

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I ordered the Butternut Squash Soup & Grilled Cheese. The soup was good but the grilled cheese was disappointing. Bread was way too thick and dry, with a thin piece of cheese (that wasn't fully melted) making it virtually tasteless and really bland. Sad to say I didn't want more than 2 bites of it. My hubby ordered the Truffle Mushroom Cheesy Burger, which he rates 6.5/10. Flavour was good but the patty could've been more juicy. Would be better if they toasted or heated the buns though. He upgraded to truffle fries which were really good and there was a very generous portion. We've heard good things about this place so we are willing to give it another try for their brunch menu. Will also return because of the great service and friendly staff. read more

Chef's Playground Eatery - Comfort Food Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This isn't an exaggeration when I say that this has easily made the list for top brunch spots in the lower mainland area. They close at 2PM and open again later in the evening for dinner. I didn't know until I had gotten there with 20 minutes before closing. I'm not really sure about you, but I usually feel bad if I am cutting it too close to theIr closing time. But that didn't seem to be a problem because when I walked in, I was greeted by great customer service. Even after 2PM, the staff still made an effort to make sure our cups were full all times. Anyways, on to the food. I got the the crab and shrimp benny. Am I allowed to curse on here?? Because Holy ..... It just melts into your mouth and you sit there wondering if you have died and went to heaven. Maybe I love food a bit too much. They serve it with crispy potatoes straight out from the oven. My friend got the braised rib benny along with a side of toast and stars berry jam. I'm not sure if it was home made but again, I had no words. This side of toast was not your ordinary side of toast. No, no. You have it all wrong. THIS piece of toast, smothered in delicious jam, literally MELTS inside your mouth. You know how toast is usualLYY crunchy? Well, the outter layer was crunchy but once that layer is ripped apart, the ooey dough goodness engulfs your mouth with flavours you will not be able to forget. Flavours that will keep you up at night. It's 12AM and I'm now craving that piece of toast. read more

Always love going in and seeing what's new on the menu and have never been disappointed, my top spot to visit whenever I'm in Richmond!

This place really has potential but it needs some work. Went on Valentines Day and the chef was also the host and server. Don't know if they just didnt hire a server or if they were just short-staffed. There were lots of people on the wait list but because they were so busy, lots of business lost. It's true, the kitchen is open so the smoke sticks to your clothes. The burgers we had were pretty good. The deep fried cauliflower was good. The drinks we had were okay. The chef does try to make the menu his own. He did explain the menu and he came up with the drinks as well. The drinks could be better. I would be willing to give this place another shot. read more

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