Stopped here to meet some family members while in Canada. Pleasantly surprised as none of us have…read morebeen here before. Seating is typically for 4 but they made adjustments for our 6 person party which was really nice. The staff were incredibly friendly. It's definitely on the louder side, so I think our waiter had a difficult time hearing us, which made for a funny scenario. I saw some other review complain about the volume, and although it is loud, it really isn't the fault of the restaurant which I think makes for an unfair review. Food was great, I had the blackened teriyaki bowl w/ chicken. I will say portion size could be a little bigger. I got extra chicken in mine, and to be honest it felt like a regular portion of chicken? so I can only imagine the regular would feel quite small. The rest of the table had the tuna poke, which looked great, but again maybe light on the tuna? and the Calabrian Hot Honey pizza, which I thought was fantastic. Great balance of spicy and sweet!

Outstanding restaurant! All of the staff were friendly and engaging. We had the eggs Benny and the…read moreblackberry French toast. Wow. I loved the addition of arugula on the Benny. The blackberry compote and maple cream is delicious. A reasonable bill considering the quality of food. The space is inviting and has a lively energy.

I went to this restaurant a long time ago when it was called the Cactus Club. So, this was the…read morefirst time I have come to the Aroma Bistro and thought it was a pretty good experience. Despite being advertised as an Indian restaurant, their menu has a large variety of great menu choices you spend time going through. I ordered the Tuna Poke Bowl with the Pisco Sour cocktail. The drink was strong in sweetness, like the name entails, yet still enjoyed the foamy, bitter taste that accompanies it. The poke bowl was excellent. All the ingredients in the bowl compliments each other in flavour. I really liked the rice and the miso dressing in how it adds to the mixture. Although, a few of the ingredients were a little hard like the avocados. I thought the service was lacking when I noticed one was at the front counter during my arrival, and it was not even busy. I did get a table anywhere in the establishment. The interior look was modern yet upscale with expansive space that are divided into three separate rooms. This restaurant is a great place to eat and socialize and lives up to the lounge aesthetic. I would not mind coming back to eat at the Aroma Bistro.

Food is good but the staffs are untrained. They told me a week ago that it's open till 1 AM but…read moretoday I ordered from the Uber Eats app at 9:30 PM and although the app let me order they called me and said it's closed, no one's in the kitchen and asked me to cancel the order from the app. Every restaurant in the area cancels the order from their side because if customers do it they get charged regardless. I was never refunded by Uber Eats. And the other day I went in to pick up my order I placed on Doordash, they were asking did you pay? I was like yeah that's how Doordash works, you pay first, so they respond oh I don't know I'm new here. It only tells me their staff is not trained but why do customers have to suffer because of it?

I am not going to talk about the delicious food here, because that part is already well understood…read more Instead, I want to highlight a few things that, as diners, we often take for granted and sometimes overlook. Consistency I have been coming here randomly about six times since they opened, and that consistency is impressive. Portions are steady, service feels genuine, and every dish arriving at the table shows care. Nothing pretentious, just honest food that makes you smile and feel comfortable. Creativity, done right There is a clear respect for classic dishes, and that is not easy to pull off. The kitchen hits the right notes without overcomplicating things. The cioppino stood out in particular, a humble yet elegant seafood broth I have only ever tried in San Francisco, the birthplace of the dish. The resemblance was remarkable, and the quality of the ingredients was outstanding. I felt the same attention in the chowder and even in the cocktails, where every spice and component seems thoughtfully chosen to deliver a specific experience. Care and attention to detail This one is easy to notice. The owner is present, engaged, and clearly invested. You can tell when someone genuinely cares and takes pride in what they are doing, without big fuss or trying to be something they are not. That care carries through the room, the bar, and the overall atmosphere. Comfortable, polished, and welcoming. Point of improvement One small area where the experience could be elevated even further is service etiquette. Simple refinements, such as how drinks are poured or placed on the table, could enhance the customer experience and better match the level of care coming from the kitchen. These are small, easy-to-train details, but they make a noticeable difference. Overall, this is a hidden gem in Abbotsford that deserves to be discovered. A place that earns your trust quietly and keeps you coming back for all the right reasons.

Great food friendly staff and cute atmosphere. Love the…read moreatmosphere. Kid said was the best Mac and cheese large portions too.

This was our first time coming into the other place, we wanted to support a new business in the…read morevalley. The building is completely renovated inside, it is a modern dark and masculine look. The menu is limited, there is the typical starters, hand heads, pastas, and a variety of meats and 3 desserts. But although the menu says it has options for vegetarian or vegans, it was the subtraction of a sauce or component of the dish not a substitution. It would be great to see more dishes with vegan options in mind. We tried the fried cauliflower, as it is vegetarian friendly and Gf. It is a non spicy cauliflower with light seasoning served with Tzatziki. It is an alternative to calamari, but it could use a spicy dip! Then we ordered the beyond meat burger which was okay, the bun is a little too big for the patty but it was okay. And we also got the Beef Burger, with a gf bun which was a good bun option. The Other Place is a beautiful restaurant that has a lot of potential. I would be amazing to see some bold flavours to expand on what is already there.

Giving two stars as some of the food was Really good but the other item was a big disappointment,…read moreso it was the response from the management. On DoorDash - we chose to order from this place over other chain restaurants to support our local businesses and what We got was an outstanding Sirloin steak sandwich with truffle fries. And a Burnt -to-hell- Tennessee Original chicken sandwich. So I decided to phone the manager and he kindly offered to amend the mistake by giving me another sandwich but only if I could go to the restaurant and pick it up. I asked if there was any other solutions and o can't drive right now and all I got was a 'we are so sorry' when I ask if he was letting me eat that sandwich he said 'I'm sorry but yes, we are fairly new in the business and we are trying to figure things Out' . Then, trying to get what I paid for I ask for credit or a refund and he said ' the next time you come to the restaurant mention the incident and we'll make sure we got that fixed for you' - HOLD on ! - Really? The next time I come to the restaurant??? Excuse me sir but I don't think I'm ready to set foot on a place like this after this unfortunate first experience. And I can keep going ... He didn't mind to ask for my name, Or contact info, nor to offering his contact or a reference for a future follow up with my complaint. Then I asked for the number of the Owner and he said the owner will be really busy anyways. So I just got his name . But not a way to contact him. C'mon guys! Realize you're in the HOSPITALITY business not only in the food business. If you want people to consider your in the future, CARE about them and listen to them.

The drinks are amazing! The aura of the bar is perfect, and music is a perfect level and the…read morebartender was a doll! Definitely coming back for the late night happy hour more often

Super excited to bring my friends to such a wonderful place but was extremely disappointed on the…read morelack of hospitality no greeting from anyone felt ignored, a couple who walked in after us was greeted and severed water before us. After waiting around we ended up leaving. It was a Friday night but definitely not super busy. Drinks are always delicious

Cute cottage cocktail bar on the island. First stop on our college girls reunion trip and it did…read morenot disappoint. The ambience is cozy with a little nautical flare. Bar seating & a handful of bar top tables located inside. Self serve water crafts and a whole menu of fun cocktails and light bites with locally sourced items. The So Long Summer was a refreshing drink. The owner chatted with us and gave us the run down of all items harvested today. Blueberries being one of them, score! Definitely a must pop in to start off an island vacation.

Great ambience and drinks. Really fun to sit at the bar and watch the bartender do her thing. Light…read moresnacks, not heavy food items, so beware. We stopped before dinner to grab drinks and hummus plate - it was perfect!

OMG !!!! 1st of all HANNAH was GREAT !!!!!!…read more had the Chicken & Waffles it was Delicious Highly recommend this place !! 1st time out in 2 YEARS !!!!!!!! Look out restaurants HERE I COME !!!!! this one's a B-BACK !!!!!!

always try to support local and love this local eatery & brewery. prefer the patio if it's…read moreavailable. it's pub fare but done well. staff are also pretty nice except for a particular host or manager? not sure but she's a little less than welcoming. but overall, nice local joint that i like for its casual atmosphere, and food. parking can sometimes be a bit of a pain in the evening but worth the walk over :)

Definitely popular among more senior members of our community. It's not for younger; more lively…read morecrowds. Drinks were unique although could've used more alcohol. Equal bar to non bar-seating ration.

Really enjoyed this small local bar. It's full of locals and good vibes. The owners are a wonderful…read morecouple, who power team that place by themselves. The cocktails were fun and delicious. I love anywhere that does traditional egg white sours. Nice little food menu with both snacks and meals. Even got a nice hot towel to clean my hands. Would recommend and go again.

Always fun to visit Cactus Club Cafe in Abbotsford BC! The food and drinks are consistently good…read moreand reasonably priced. The Abbotsford location is conveniently located close to us in Lynden WA. Our favorite servers are Julia, Nichole and Devre. In the past four years my wife and I have yet to experience an issue. Our favorite time to visit is during happy hour 2 to 5PM. I recommend using their web site to make reservations Have fun! Scott and Jill Waddle Lynden, WA

We had a great time at this Cactus Club, service was friendly and quick and the restaurant itself…read moreis nice and plush as most locations. We were seated outside on the enclosed patio which was no problem, I'm not sure I would want to sit there in summer with the patio open. The view is of a very busy intersection and highway, which you could hear through the closed windows. Food and drinks were great, we had the steak and med bowl and it was delicious. We also love their happy hour options, so come before 5 if you want to take advantage of it. Parking seems plentiful on first glance, but it's not. The lot was full and we got lucky to score a spot, they are just always busy. Good thing though... hope to be back soon, great restaurant.

We were wandering around in the dark and happened upon Matthew's. We loved it! And how lucky for us…read morethat it was Happy Hour! Our wonderful server, Seth, immediately and proudly proclaimed (with smile) that they use premium liquors for all their Happy Hour pours (at a mere $5!) I ordered the Rosemary Gimlet from their Unique Cocktails list: House infused rosemary gin, fresh basil, lime juice, simple syrup--it was total perfection. Nate, our second server, joined in the fun as we toured the photos of young stars. Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful staff, delicious drinks. A fun time was had by all!

The staff here is extremely unprofessional and was quite rude to me. I did not find there drinks to…read morebe particularly good or well thought out. It was also rather overpriced. Overall, I got a very snooty vibe from this spot and would not return.