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Fable Diner

3.9 (358 reviews)
ModerateDiners, American
Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Dine Out Vancouver menu wasn't that thrilling
Deb C.

So I originally had Fable Diner on my bucket list for rösti potatoes, but forgot all about that when my friend suggested it for Dine Out Vancouver. Now that I look at the menu again, maybe it was available at another location. The Dine Out menu was $34 and I actually wasn't that jazzed about anything other than the salmon entrée but I can make that dish at home by myself so I opted instead for the regular set menu. I got Crispy fried Brussels sprouts Duck Ravioli Flourless chocolate cake (ask for no mousse). My friend (who treated me) got the same set menu except she got the steak option as the only difference. She was disappointed in the steak but we both enjoyed everything else. I felt like the duck dish got a little too fatty near the end and instead of ravioli, I think I would have honestly just appreciated something like mashed potatoes to cut the richness and absorb some of the fat. I enjoyed the pork belly bits and the duck immensely - neither of which I'd make myself. The flourless chocolate cake was great, and actually lasted in the fridge until I could finish it three days later. Totally held up. Would not recommend the "mousse" that came with it though and I think that kind of wreaked havoc on my lactose-intolerant stomach later that night. Clean bathroom, great service. Would recommend coming for 5:30 since it gets busy. Little drafty inside so dress warmly.

Trucker's plate $17
Carmen P.

Very busy location for brunch so make reservations. It's not too loud and service is good. Menu is big and lots to choose from with vegetarian options as well. Prices are decent and so are the portion sizes.

Diner Burger
Sam E.

It's a great space, taking over for the ole greasy Reno and maintaining its diner vibe. Ultimately, the food didn't quite hit for us. Perhaps the name Fable has become so synonymous with elevated food that our food felt flat, but this food was not elevated it was simply okay. We expected a trendy diner experience with elevated food but the burger was a straightforward burger and basic fries. Big, filling, but nothing really standing out as special. Same can be said for the salad, which was huge, but wasn't particularly memorable. The saving grace really is that the prices are incredibly fair. $19.95 for a massive burger is great value and although I was expecting to be more impressed, it's hard to beat that price for size of food. Trivia night so it was loud, that's okay. The service was a pretty classic hipster-too-cool-too-care too much about us. Average but fine.

Burger and Caesar...best!
Trude H.

Reno Burger and a milkshake! Happy Hour! Great service, great food, proud to say Fable Diner is in my neighborhood!!!! Drop in and savour the menu changes.

roast duck pancake, trucker breakfast, a chocolate milkshake and a side of pork belly with sherry gastrique
Rosalyn L.

We came here for brunch on a Friday afternoon and ordered the roast duck pancake, trucker breakfast, a chocolate milkshake and a side of pork belly with sherry gastrique. The roast duck pancake and the pork belly were the highlights of the meal, and the milkshake also came as a huge portion as they also gave an extra metal cup with what couldn't fit in the glass. The eggs on the trucker breakfast were also scrambled beautifully. When we entered we noticed there was a long line at the front despite everyone in line already having a reservation and the restaurant being half empty. We noticed that multiple staff had seen the line but passed us and that all the people waiting in front of us had also been standing for quite a while and the line was starting to spill over near some of the diners who were trying to enjoy their meal. When we finally got seated it seemed they were short on servers for one side of the restaurant as the service was very slow and the server forgot a lot of the things we had requested, leading us to have to flag him down multiple times. We could see that the other diners near us were also waiting quite a while for their menus and even the bill. Overall, although the food was decent, the service could use some improvement. We probably wouldn't return unless it's to try out their famous prohibition weekend brunch.

Sun G.

A plus sized, well tattooed waitress with a bull nose ring was crushing hard at my brunch guest, while giving me the "why don't you die already" looks. Short abrupt unfriendly answers were met with every query. I get it, she thought my brunch guest was hot and was only acting on instincts. Didn't tell the poor waitress it was my birthday, why ruin her mental fantasy/cruelty..... The food was fine and exquisite. The place was swanky for a diner middle of nowhere on Broadway. Had the duck pancake, better than anticipated. Eating partner had the truckers' breakfast which she wasn't thrilled. Overall mixed feelings, I would have given the place much higher marks, if the heavy flirting was not present. I get it, "entitled" workers. Doubt will ever come back.

Andrew W.

One of those places thats on your list but never get around to it!! Wow, I didn't know what I have been missing all these time!! Anyways, the interior reminds you of the "Good Old" 70's! Service is warm & friendly! Food is an updated version of a lot of the old standbys in "Diner Food". My Steak & Eggs .. come out exactly the way I like, I find the beef to be very tender & full of flavour, cooked medium rare and with eggs sunny side up, it just warms your soul! Spicy Chicken Burger .. Juicy well seasoned chicken breast meat in a crispy batter with just the right level of Heat, it went so well with the Marashino Shandy!! Currently it is a challenge to find parking in the restaurant's surrounding area as construction of the latest underground in Vancouver is underway, but if you don't mind walking, there are always metered parking in the neighbourhood! Local small business like this is well worth supporting!!

Tomato Soup with cheese toasted on sourdough
Gloria F.

I stopped by for a quick late lunch on the weekend. The staff were quick with the order We ordered the Broadway burger and the Tomato Soup with a side of cheese toast The burger was juicy and quite drippy to eat, it might be cause it has kimchi The soup was tangy but creamy, I love this !! I was so full! But have to be back for the milkshakes!

Huevos rancheros
Stephanie S.

Yum, I really enjoyed this brunch! I had a special mimosa, it was strawberry flavored. I had the huevos rancheros for breakfast. It was really tasty! I liked the red cabbage on top of it and the eggs were cooked perfectly. It was really yummy!

Michael L.

With the current COVID restrictions in place with only outdoor patio dining and no dine in service, we opted for take out from Fable. Fable is at a distinct disadvantage as there is no opportunity to have an outdoor patio at this location where other establishments along Main St have built up patios in the parking areas. If you want Fable and other establishments to survive, you need to support them. We opted for the steak dinner for 2 for $40. It comes with steak (cooked as requested), their pepper jelly (so good), salad and fries. It was just the right amount of food. The steaks were cooked perfectly and everything was very tasty. The only slight negative is that visually the portion size of each steak were different...sure they were close by weight. It was a positive food experience and happy to recommend Fable Diner...be happy to dine in here again once the restrictions are lifted as the milkshakes are amazing.

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zhuangxin c.

Had a good brunch time with friend in this lovely place. Service is amazing and the food is perfect. I don't know what's the crispy thing on top of the pancake but it tastes like heaven. Highly recommend if you want to find a quite and nice place to chat with your friends or family. It's at the corner of the street and no free parking.

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HAVE AGAIN: Duck pancake with egg was worth having once. Very nice. The fried chicken with polenta was very good.

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Thanks for the great review Daniel!

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