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    Devil's Elbow Ale & Smoke House

    3.5 (218 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials

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    Sampler platter (ribs, pulled pork, wings, sausage, Mac and cheese, kale salad, Brussels, beans, brisket)
    Emily H.

    Awesome BBQ spot downtown, if you're going with a group I highly recommend the platter. Lots of food with a big variety from the menu at a reasonable price. Delicious!

    Sze T.

    We came in for lunch for fathers day weekend. The ambiance of the place is great. Lots of TVs to watch games. However, the servers were not very attentive and we ordered the BBQ platter for 4 (for 2 elderly who do not eat very much and 2 women) and it was just enough. Food wise, we liked the pulled pork, the brisket and the tots. But the ribs and wings were dry, and the corn bread was a bit burned, soggy and crazy dense. Definitely do not order the corn bread to save yourself the disappointment.

    Beer flight
    Regina V.

    This used to be a whiskey bar so I was a bit disappointed it no longer is. We tried their beer flight. Large selection to choose from. Waitress was a bit abrupt but it was late and maybe a long day. The vibe was ok. Not sure if I'd go back there again on purpose.

    Hoyne Dark Matter Ale, smoked chicken wings, poutine with smoked brisket added
    Michael M.

    This is a pub that also specializes in BBQ. I had to try the poutine since I hadn't had a chance yet during this trip. Wow, the poutine was good! I had smoked brisket added to mine. (This is a BBQ joint after all) The fries were cooked perfectly... plenty of crunch to stand up to the gravy. The bacon and brisket were a great addition. I'm no poutine expert, but this one was great. We also ordered the smoked chicken wings. They had a very nice deep smoke flavor that complemented the house made buffalo sauce we chose. There are other interesting sauce choices available for the wings, including an intriguing dry rub. Tried a locally brewed dark ale... Hoyne Dark Matter. That, too, was fantastic. There was a wide variety of beers and ubiquitous IPAs available. If you like a dark ale or porter or even a stout, try that Hoyne. The bar tender was very friendly as well. All around, a great experience... I wish this place was in Los Angeles so I could go again.

    BBQ Sharing Platters with tater tots and mac'n cheese cornbread on the side
    Janet M.

    Came here as a group of two on weekend night. Friend decided to try this place as last time he was in the area, everything was sold out. Must be good right? Once seated, we looked around the menu. Wow, the price looks really steep, have I been staying inside too long or something?? Not feeling beer that day, and cocktail was $14, so I decided to skip alcohol. Decided to order the BBQ SHARING PLATTERS for 2 which cost $55. We picked tater tots and mac'n cheese cornbread as the sides. Everything was dry except the pulled pork, which is super soggy, and the sausage (you can't mess this up). The sauce on the rib was pretty good, but not enough to mask the super dry rib. In summary, below average food, steep price, even the best service could never carry. Service that day was whatever, sometimes the server forgot to fill our water. Will never come back :))

    Fried chicken meal.
    Gary M.

    April 25/2022: Dinner w Wendy at the Grocery Show. This was a fantastic meal. I had the Louisiana Chicken with Mac & Cheese & Baked Beans. The chicken was absolutely delicious & perfectly cooked. The Mac & Cheese was amazing & the baked beans were interesting. The had a sweet/sour taste & had pineapple in it! All was just too delicious! Go to this restaurant! It's well worth it!

    Pork Back Rib with Coleslaw and House Salad

    Be good to your server, the devil's watching! This was on their wall and it actually makes sense! Great selection of craft beer Exquisite smoked chicken wings! Full rack Pork Back Rib was crazy!

    Gayan P.

    I hate writing 1 star reviews, and if you look at my profile, you'll see they are extremely rare (less than 1%). I also, don't review immediately after, unless it was amazing, or terrible. In this case things went south. Been here many times. Love the BBQ, and that's what we came for. Things started off really well. Service was great, and BBQ was great as usual. Around 10pm though, things deteriorated. 10pm is 2 whole hours before closing time, so I don't know what the rush was, but the staff really started to make it clear that they wanted to clear out the place asap. We were not planning on staying much longer anyway, but the pressure to pay and leave really became unbearable. So, we left quickly, but certainly not happily.

    Denise W.

    I am amazed at the BBQ here. So a colleague told me that they are famous for their ribs (I am not sure about that). I got their BBQ ribs and it was so smoky tasting. I mean it was not saucy but nor was it dry either. So the BBQ ribs is a full rack of ribs with 2 sides for $25. I got the mac and cheese and frites to go along with it. Everything yummy. The ketchup which looked like dangerous hot sauce was really tasty. It is homemade style ketchup (not the Heinz cheap stuff). I love that ketchup because it has a nice sweet kick to it. I was told that their whisky flat is really good but super expensive. Will only get if someone else is paying for it or maybe at a company event one day. But again I don't really drink. The smoke house is small inside. I managed to get the last table at the right time when I arrived (just before 6pm). Remember to come early. Definitely yummy ribs.

    Salt & Pepper wings
    Melissa E.

    I was craving BBQ! We wanted a place that had a decent happy hour and a great beer selection. We were seated at a window seat which was tucked into a little nook in the restaurant so it was nice and private. Table was a bit sticky which threw me off bit but was wiped promptly. We had the smoked wings, cauliflower bites, pulled pork sandwich and the beef Brisket sandwich with crispy brussel sprouts on the side. The cauliflower bites were decent, a great portion. It would be great if all the pieces would be bite size. Some were huge, others bite size. The wings were great, you get that smokiness as soon as you take the first bite. Pulled pork was ok, nothing that was outstanding and I thought it would be better since this was a BBQ place. Beef Brisket was good, above average but again it needed something to take it up a notch. Overall this place is ok. Service was very good. Server was attentive.

    Thomas G.

    Devil's Elbow is one of the places in Vancouver that has been on my to-do list for years, but that I had never been to, until now. The first thing I noticed years ago was that it had the same name as Howe Sound's Devil's Elbow IPA -- a beer that I love. I was happy to find that they have a large selection of taps, which is great for Untappd badge addicts, like myself. Food 5/5 -- The food is seriously spot on. Especially their happy hour. I highly recommend the brisket quesadilla. I'm not a fan of quesadillas normally, but I was sold on the brisket. No regrets. Also here's a tip: unfold the quesadilla and put their badass salsa on as a spread. Way easier to deal with that way. On other visits, the rest of the food was on point as well. Also, one of the biggest and best rotating beer lines in downtown Vancouver. Service 3/5 -- Mixed bag with service. Mostly good, but sometimes inattentive. Also, the server on three occasions hovers between disinterested and enthusiastic, which is a little weird. Atmosphere 4/5 -- Love the atmosphere inside. It falls under what I would call nouveux southern chic. BUT. I'm not a huge fan of the patio. I will add, it's nice that they actually have a patio, but this one is in a wind tunnel, and also is not well covered. Unfortunately my gf always wants to sit on the patio, otherwise I would prefer to sit inside. Cleanliness 5/5 -- No complaints here. Nice to find a place where I can take a leak in comfort. Everything looks spic and span. Overall 4/5 -- This is easily one of my favorite places to eat and drink. They have a huge beer list, which is great for Untapp'd addicts.

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    Rosie's BBQ and Smokehouse - Trio platter of ribs, double brisket, French fries, corn bread, and Mac n cheese for $68

    Rosie's BBQ and Smokehouse

    3.7(7 reviews)
    1.0 kmYaletown, Downtown

    Tasty but pretty expensive food truck. Came across this in Port Moody by Rocky Point Park…read more They only really have a few items. Of course everyone goes for the brisket. I must say it was nice and juicy. With that said, wow it's pricy. The "Vancouver's Best Cornbread" is a pretty tall claim, but this place delivers. The cornbread is suprisingly moist and sweet. Of course, try not to think about the ingredients. Definitely worth trying. Pretty solid food if one has deep enough pockets. Recommended.

    Pretty good for Canada. The bar for Texas, Carolina or really any US regional style BBQ is pretty…read morelow in British Columbia. Maybe it's better in the prairies but here I've find it hard to find either beef or pork cooked right with most it either being dry, unseasoned or undersmoked. The big plus for Rosie's is they actually seem to know how to cook brisket using fatty cuts and smoking it long enough to breakdown the connective tissue without it getting mushy. It could have been smoked even longer but it was probably the best I've had in BC. They don't have burnt ends and at least the server I dealt with didn't seem to know what they are. They at least know you never serve Texas BBQ with sauce on it. It's expensive for BBQ which seems to be standard in Canada with 18 dollars for just 1/2 a pound but it's good enough I'll pay it. They didn't ask if I wanted lean or fatty which is traditional in BBQ joints. I found the pulled pork to not be as good. It didn't have the flavour or moistness that I expect especially compared to the South Carolina pulled pork that I prefer and eat when visiting family there. Also it looks more chopped than pulled. If that is Vancouver's best cornbread I'm guessing the bar for cornbread is pretty low too. It's too sweet. Cornbread is a savory dish. The moistness was good. This would be bog standard Q in Austin or Charleston but for Vancouver it's very very good.

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    St Jean's Cannery & Smokehouse - Smoked Salmon

    St Jean's Cannery & Smokehouse

    2.5(2 reviews)
    12.0 kmYVR
    $$$

    The Case of the Missing Fish…read more I had my salmon and halibut shipped from the fishing lodge back in June. There is an expected processing time of 6-8 weeks. Around 7 weeks my father got a call from St. Jean's arranging for his catch to be shipped to him. I called to find out about the status of my order and they had no record of my shipment. I gave them my invoice number and it wasn't in their system. After a few weeks someone at the cannery finally found my fish and it hadn't been processed yet because of some issue with my order. Was anyone ever going to contact me and work out those issues? When they finally found my fish there were a few salmon missing. To be honest I don't know if this was an issue with the cannery or the fishing lodge. After another few weeks of calls between the lodge and cannery they found a few fish to help make up some of the order. The lodge sent additional fish and I awaited word from the cannery. After another few weeks I called and lo and behold they had received the shipment and they said they would be calling me the next week to arrange shipment. Guess what? Yep! No calls back. Another two weeks pass and I call asking to speak to a Supervisor. He's not in so I get his voicemail. I leave a message and time passes. Today, one-two weeks after the voice mail and I call again and the Supervisor is out for the next two days. I am assured that my message will be hand delivered and I will be contacted as soon as he gets back. Stay tuned to see if I actually talk to someone and if I will ever actually receive my fish. (I will update review when and if there is a resolution to my saga.) I'm not holding my breath.

    We haven't received our order yet, but bringing our fish in, weighing, ordering the different types…read moreof flavours and styles off the menu was great! Very friendly help, patient as you learn about the weights and styles. I can't wait to get our order, it is one of the more expensive places for salmon smoking, but the only place I found locally that does hot/dry smoke.

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    St. Jean's Cannery & Smokehouse - .. smoked Pacific mussels - decorative box and can.

    St. Jean's Cannery & Smokehouse

    3.2(9 reviews)
    61.7 km

    update review .. a shout out in support of their slogan .. "what seafood should be"…read more I have now purchased and tasted a wide variety of the St Jean's smoked and unsmoked, canned seafood products. And they have truly been 'the' best looking, most flavourful, fish and other seafood canned products I have ever tasted. Pacific Ocean, locally caught/harvested, west coast BC seafoods, processed and packed (many by hand) on Vancouver Island. They have offered many wow's when tins were opened, and products inside seen. And even more accolades when tasted!! So a big 'Yes' from me, I think their slogan is 'on the mark' for the products I have tasted, and well-deserve the slogan the company has chosen.

    I just finished making a smoked salmon dip we always bring to holiday and celebratory events and…read morejust felt I had to comment how fantastic the smoked and canned salmon was that I use as the base. My wife and I have fished the West Coast of Vancouver since the late 80's. As a way to extend our trip, we always take our first limits we catch to St Jean's to have smoked and canned and sent home. It is without doubt and hesitation the best product we have ever had. Every time we take it anywhere we always get comments of how wonderful it is. Just as an example, when we returned from our trip in July, we gave a couple of cans to our garbage man, a young man from Africa who always shows a smile and goes beyond in providing fantastic service. The next time we saw him he stopped his truck and came running up to tell us that he shared it with his family and they all thought it was the best salmon they have ever had. That response was what we hear from everyone. We have 2 more cans sitting out for him as a Christmas gift this week. Every dish we use it in is stellar. The product is always consistent and wonderful. We are always excited to receive our notice from the shipper that our package is on the way. It may take awhile because they are so busy, but totally worth the waiting time and cost. We thank you St Jean's for your great service and incredible products. We look forward to visiting again in July and highly recommend that everyone stop by and try your products. They are simply the best.

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    Patina Brewing

    Patina Brewing

    4.0(27 reviews)
    23.8 km

    This brewery offered a hot chocolate item for the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival 2025. I visited…read morea few weeks ago and tried a unique hot chocolate item, and I revisited for the new limited item for the festival. #139 Maple Nutty Bliss Hot Chocolate - This decadent treat combines the deep, roasty flavors of maple pecan beer, creamy cashew purée, and the classic warmth of hot cocoa. First, maple pecan beer is reduced to a syrupy sweetness, enhancing the chocolate with nutty, caramelized notes. Then, smooth puréed cashews are stirred in, adding a creamy texture that balances the rich chocolate base. Served with velvety squash purée swirled into a rich traditional vanilla custard in a buttery croissant cup. The hot chocolate's cashew nut puree was very unique. I stirred it well, and it made the drink even creamier. Before stirring, I tasted a bit of the puree, and it was so nutty, flavorful, and had a great texture. The hot chocolate itself wasn't too sweet, with a subtle maple pecan beer flavor. The squash puree into vanilla custard in the croissant cup was delicious. The vanilla custard melted like lava, and the croissant cup was crispy. I hope I can have it again, even though it's a limited item. Service was very friendly and attentive. It is a very popular brewery, and I will revisit to get a beer again.

    I've been here a few times now. My friends and I bike the Poco Trails and sometimes we come here…read morefor a beer after. I've only had beers here so I can't really comment on the food but my friends seem to like it. They rave about the beef brisket and the pulled pork. My choice of beer is usually the Juicy but they do have an interesting variety to choose from. To be honest I'm not sure how the ordering works, sometimes you order at the counter and other times they come to your table. The service is friendly. It's a decent size place and has a cozy atmosphere. There is free street parking out front.....

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