Great brunch place! Cozy and cute decor and vibe. Food is delicious and very wholesome.

Keywords: daily specials, unique You can feel the Canadian vibes here. (Interior is dark and the place is little loud) Presentation of each dishes were very unique and visually pleasing. I recommend you go for daily specials because they never fail. However, If you don't want to give it a go on daily specials, Duck breast steak and desserts are always a smart choice here. read more

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We went here for a late Valentine's Day dinner as my boyfriend and I couldn't celebrate on the actual day. To start off, making a reservation was extremely easy and there was multiple time slots available Friday evening. Don't let that fool you, it was quite busy when we arrived and they squish you like sardines in their strategic floor plan. When we first arrived we were greeted by the hostess and seated almost immediately. It's a restaurant on the smaller end and and the tables are so close to one another you literally bump elbows with the guests sitting at the table next to you. However, we didn't have much an issue because we got enjoyment listening to our neighbors's conversation ( which you cannot avoid since you're right next to them) Not sure if this is explainable but the decor is that farm to table decor as well as the food. Please keep in mind they change their menu seasonally and what was on their website did not match at all the menu they had that evening. This didn't bother us to much considering we still enjoyed our food. We ordered the glazed pork ribs, cavatelli, canned tuna, charred beets, the chef's special greens with blue berry vinaigrette and the lemon meringue dessert. Glazed pork ribs- came with about a pound. Has a very good portion of tender juicy meat. Seasoning was on point and had an Asian flair. My favorite dish of the evening. Cavatelli- you can tell the pasta is hand made and of best quality. Was on the saltier side but we loved it. Mushrooms were tender and great flavor. Canned tuna- marketed as their best selling dish. It was a bit too oily for our liking but still had great flavor. Charred beets- absolutely loved this. The beets had that nice Smokey flavor from the charring. The almonds added a very sweet crunch and the cheese paired very well. Chef greens special- Highly recommend not getting the greens as it was a small bowl of mixed greens with the dressing that tasted like something you buy off the sale rack at the grocery store it was very bland and dry not worth the 9 something dollars. We ended up adding it to our beets salad to just give it more flavor. Lemon meringue- EARL GREY ICECREAM!!!!!! That was the best part of this dessert. I could have care less about the lemon aspect. Highly recommend just ordering the ice cream All in all If I could I would give Fable a 3.5 instead of a 4 due to the lack of urgency from the wait staff. We had to call our waitress every time and even once had to order from a different server. read more

My husband and I ate here, along with two of our friends this summer. It was one of the top three meals we have EVER had. So good that we are still talking about it!! The cornbread was to die for (we ordered a second because it was that amazing). Also ordered some of the specials (gnocchi and a few others) and they were incredible. If you can eat here for any reason, go. We are ready to go back to Vancouver (from Maryland, USA) just for this restaurant!! read more

Fable Kitchen - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This was my favorite meal during my visit in Canada! Service: On point! There were many staff members helping each table and they were really attentive. One we noticed that our table was wobbly, the waitress immediately came by to fix it without us having to tell her. Food: Mouthwatering! Everything that we ordered on the menu was seasoned to perfection. I just could not stop myself from scraping the plates clean because every component of each dish had such strong, but balanced flavors. Price: Standard! For a meal like this, I think it was worth paying around $30 USD per person after tip, especially since we ordered 2 appetizers, 2 entrées, and a dessert. Definitely recommend and I think this restaurant lives up to the hype! read more

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I should have listened to the JW Marriot concierge when they pretty much ignored my question when I asked about this restaurant. This is what happens when you are hangry and you just want to eat. If you are a regular eater, this place would be just fine for you but for those who are more critical and even want delicious healthy options then go somewhere else. I really dont eat unhealthy, processed food so my comment on the food is that it has no good quality healthy options. The service is pretty lame, our server was like a zombie but the attitude changes when the bill is served. The only good service we got is from the hostess. The place is very loud. Nothing special here for me. I will not recommend, I regret I went and I will not be a return customer. read more

This is a nice quaint place for a small dinner. I had some duck breast as a main, the spaghetti and lamb sausage with my friends as appetizers. They were tasty and my friends and I enjoyed them. We also had some lemon merengue dessert, which was alright. The staff did remember my birthday and put on a candle, which was nice. I will definitely come back. I have been a fan of Trevor Bird's work since I saw top Chef Canada season 2 and all Stars. read more

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We had a super lovely meal when we came here with our friends on a Saturday. I especially like the intimate setting, very romantic yet cozy at the same time. We had a late afternoon snack before dinner so we weren't too hungry. The four of us opted to share three entrees - the Angel hair, smoked duck breast, and grilled flat iron. The raisin quinoa under the smoked duck breast blew my mind away. I couldn't stop eating it. Have already tried to find a recipe online to try to recreate it :P Back to the review, everything was so fresh - hence, the farm to table concept. We did find each plate to be on the smaller side. For drinks, I tried the "kiss from a rose" cocktail (I believe that's what it's called). It was refreshing but could be a tad bit stronger. And for desserts, we had the lemon meringue parfait. Will recommend and will return! read more

Fable Kitchen - Smoke duck breast, angel hair, lemon meringue parfait, grilled flat iron - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a must have Canadian brunch. Parking is a breeze in the residence, but be sure to leave a car's length gap between your car and the stop sign. Double check permits. The Pulled Pork Pancakes were a dream and the Eggs Benedict with ham was amazing. The savory + sweet + spicy from the picked jalapenos JUST WORKED and the compressed hasbrown was a properly elevated mcdonalds hashbrown farm to table. The ham in the Benedict was easy to chew and NOT salty like the ham in the US. Great meal and subtly different from what I've had in the past. read more

Came here for Dine-out and was excited to finally have the chance to eat here. Service was fine, presentation of the food was great, but sadly, I didn't find that I enjoyed the food itself here that much (at least of the options that I personally ordered - I did like what my friend got). Since we had a party of three, we were able to try almost all of the Dine-out items so got a good range of what they have to offer (the only thing we didn't have was the lamb shoulder). Appetizer wise, I got the chickpea fritters upon our server's recommendation, but I found them to be way too salty. The greens on top were nicely seasoned, crunchy and fresh though, which was a nice contrast to the fritters themselves though. I found my friend's roasted squash salad to be much more to my liking though sometimes the contrast in flavors didn't quite meld or felt wanting. For the entree, I got the paella - again, waaay too salty, a bit oily, the seafood was a little overcooked, and the flavor was a bit too acidic - maybe due to the tomatoes. Everything was cooked just fine and portion size was good though. My friend's mushroom cavatelli with short rib was very tasty though - so wish I had gotten that instead. She basically licked her plate clean! I would have too haha. Dessert: I got the lemon meringue parfait - it was ok. The top tasted more like burnt marshmellow than a light meringue, the lemon curd was nice, but only a couple small spoonfuls worth, and there was a few tiny cookie bits in there as well... but I'm pretty sure they forgot the ice cream. Sad. :(. But I definitely liked the squash cake my friend got much much better. The presentation was fun, there was a good contrast of flavors, textures and it was just really good. Drinks wise: i got the wake up - it was a bit too sour for me. and my friend got the drink above mine but it wasn't my fav either. Overall, I'm glad I finally got to see what Fable was all about and Dine out gave me a great chance to do so. Admittedly, I was expecting much more, especially from what I've heard about the service and food, neither of which I was particularly impressed by, but it was still a good time with good friends. read more

Fable Kitchen is a renowned Canadian restaurant run by Trevor Bird, and I must say that it is soaring at a higher level than any run-of-the-mill restaurant. The wait is long to be seated at this establishment, however, because of its extraordinariness. It might be good to make a reservation or to simply wait for some seats to open up by taking a walk around the Kits commercial neighbourhood. We ordered four of their evening dishes: chickpea fritter, "canned tuna", crispy pork ribs, and pan-seared gnocchi. All of the dishes were exceedingly tasteful, elegant, and novel. The chickpea fritter appeared to be a simple falafel, but it was much, much more. A potato-like and crispy textures were complemented by its golden sauce and crisp, fresh herb toppings. It was gone in two bites, needless to say. The "canned tuna," was anything but--and I can't help but appreciate the effective and comedic use of irony here--consisted of fried bread and a gourmet fish dipping. The combination was a hit with us, and it was almost immediately eaten entirely--mostly by me. It was like eating luxury tuna on luxury rice (that's a good thing). And I haven't even gotten to the ribs, but when I did it was gone in an instant. Whatever the sweet, nectar-like sauce was it was an addicting flavour that I couldn't get enough of. The basil surprisingly went well with the ribs and the tender, savoury beans were an excellent complement to the sweet, crispy ribs. Last but not least is the gnocchi. It is indeed non-traditional, but it is exceptional that it melts away any expectations. It pairs excellently with the smooth, white cream and the yellow squash purée to form a triage of comfort and indelible soothing softness. To round out an already wholesome dish, soft pumpkin seeds and seared kale are added to the fray to complete this dish. This was my first time at Fable, so I was not expecting anything, yet I was blown away by this culinary experience. Not only was the food great, but so was the service. Not to mention the washroom was clean and spacious with some subtle lighting--perfect for one of those "bathroom selfies"... Of course, the restaurant itself is great for photos as the wooden beams and red brick make for a vibrant background. I'll still rate this as five stars because of the masterful food. The portions are surprisingly "French-sized", i.e., smaller than what will sate a person with a hearty appetite. I look forward to trying Fable again, with bated breath. read more

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I was really excited about coming here because I've heard so much of it, however, the service was really slow and the food was mediocre. I got the eggs Benedict and it was nothing to rave about however, the hash browns were really good! read more

Fable Kitchen - Eggs Benedict and hash browns - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Ate at this gem for my birthday recently. Seasonal changing menu. Amazingly fresh / organic ingredients. Unique dishes emphasizing true western cuisine. Prices are fair for, paid under 100.00 including tip for 5 dishes, 2 people. A "sharing" style of servings. Great atmosphere and rather busy. However, a little secret from the staff told me, for the quieter crowd the best time is mondays & tuesdays. Just a heads up, Parking is an issue, Fable does not provide parking in the back of 4th. read more

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Went to fable on Sunday morning for brunch and didn't have to wait for a table. Service was very very nice and fast. This is definitely a "fancier" brunch place. So it is a little bit more pricey but they present their food like it's a high end restaurant and fable means farm to table which means that they source everything from local farms. I got the farmers muffin which I did enjoy with a side of bacon. I did liked their black peppered jam it was complimented the sausage so we'll. Their potatoes were nice and crispy and soft in the inside. Portions are small(for guys mostly), my boyfriend left still hungry, I felt satisfied, not overly full but it was a good enough portion for me read more

Fable Kitchen - Side of bacon with apple puree or jam - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Such good food! Three of us had chickpea fritters - the best! Also octopus - delicious! Spaghetti and duck meatball - amazing! Smoked duck breast - fabulous! And when we saw the lemon meringue parfait at the next table we had to order it, which apparently is how everyone around us then ordered it. Wonderful flavor and textures! Good wine, good service, great evening! read more

Good wait staff, ambience, ingredients. But the prep left something to be desired. The benedicts were missing salt. The scrambled eggs had a glorious parm foam, but the eggs were tough and a bit leathery. The home made sausage was pretty good. But not worth all the hype. The Black Pepper Jam - great concept, pretty innovative. But a tad too heavy on the soy sauce, which gave it an off aftertaste. Not a bad place to eat, but not worth the hype, prices and the wait. read more

Fable Kitchen - Eggs Benedict - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

During our trip to Vancouver, I was hoping to have a dinner that embodied Canadian/Vancouver cuisine, which is why I chose to eat here. I appreciate their emphasis on "farm-to-table" and using local ingredients to highlight the region's resources. The place is narrow and feels a bit crowded, but I really like it because it has a warm and cozy feel. Also, the service is great. Most importantly, the food is great. The prices are a little high and some people might think the portions are small, but I think the entrees are big enough to leave you feeling satisfied without feeling too full and the prices reasonable for the quality. One thing I really like about each dish is that everything on the plate adds to the dish as a whole. Rather than adding anything as an afterthought or filler, every veggie and sauce contributes to the dish. I enjoyed the sauces so much that I made sure to sop up as much as possible with each and every bite. We started off with 2 appetizers: the chickpea fritters and tagliatelle and meatball. Both the fritters and meatball were slightly denser than I expected, but still moist enough and tasty. I loved the tangy curried mayo and pea shoots on the fritters. And for the other app, the parmesan foam was light and had a strong parmesan flavor, though I suggest eating the foam quickly before it dissolves. The tagliatelle had a good chew, too. We all shared 4 entrees: the smoked duck, butcher's cut beef chuck, wild bc salmon, and gnocchi with pulled pork. While I loved the sweet smokey flavor of the duck, I just wish it was less chewy and the skin more crispy. The few bits of crispy skin were great. They did a great job of lightly cooking the salmon because it was rare in the middle but cooked enough so that it was moist and very easy to cut through. I would've liked some more seasoning on the salmon itself, but the risotto-like barley and toasted pumpkin seeds were delicious. For me the pulled pork seemed like a strange pairing with the gnocchi and was very sweet, but I really liked the mushrooms, and the onion sauce was really good on the gnocchi. The gnocchi are like really large long pillows of creamy potato, perfect for soaking up that delicious oniony sauce. The butcher's cut of the day was a $30 chuck roast sous vided for 48 hours. It only came with 2 chunks of meat, but the meat was absolutely tender and the thick dark jam smeared onto the plate was sweet and incredible. The small block of potato is great too because it's crispy outside and creamy inside. Finally, we finished our meal with the smores. The burnt marshmallow topping pretty much tasted like smores, and it was great to bite the marshmallow, ice cream, and crunchy cookie all at once. However, this dessert was very sweet and didn't seem as innovative as everything else we had, so it's not a must order for me. Overall, our dinner was fantastic, and I really feel like I got a taste of what Vancouver has to offer. The value is good in terms of price versus quality, and each dish seems very carefully thought out and put together. For me, the highlights of the night were the curried mayo from the fritter app, the barley risotto and pumpkin seeds from the salmon dish, the onion sauce with the gnocchi, and the thick sweet sauce on the chuck roast plate. read more

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We made the reservation as this was supposed to be the best restaurant in town. All the dishes are appetizer size, so you must order 4-5 dishes. There was only one duck meatball with pasta. 30 dollars for 6 oz of fish seems pricey, though this is Canada. The couple to my right came later but all their meals were served first. We waited good 30 minutes for our potatoes. Asparagus salad was good. The music is more for younger generation as I became ill listening to heart pounding music, even after the waiter turned down the music, it became louder again. I left without finishing my meals. The toilet was non functional as there was no water in tank, it was embarrassing. Not a pleasant experience. Will not return. read more

Excellent dining experience. No fuss. Quick service. Small menu. Knowledgeable and very attentive staff. And the food was We started with the cornbread with special flavoured butter, which was moist and addictive. Then came the Canned Tuna, an institutional landmark dish with good reason - flavourful and rich but never cloying. Then we had the scallops and pork belly and the special that night, seated need heart in black pepper jelly. Both were cooked and seasoned to perfection and came with nice refreshing salads to counterbalance the umami and richness. Finished with a shared dessert of poached rhubarb with ginger cake, custard and lavender ice cream. We were stuffed and happily so. Would return in a heartbeat and recommend to friends. Overall our meal came to just over $100 (no drinks) but it was completely worth it. read more

Fable Kitchen - Scallops and pork belly. Beef heart. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Wonderful that they are supporting local farmers. Friendly staff; however, service was very slow in taking order (almost 20 minutes from time of seating and getting drinks to when the server came to get the order). Fable Breakfast was okay; way, way, way, way too much salt on the potatoes (when the salt takes over the food, that is too much). What was passed off as ham in the breakfast was disappointing. Had heard great things about the place. Expected better than average / okay. Would I eat there again; possibly as there could be better items on the menu that I have not tried. But it would not be my first choice for dining out. read more

We love fable , it's our number 1 restaurant to go to.. the food is amazing .. smaller portions but very high quality of ingredients so it's all worth the price .. read more

Fable Kitchen - Spinach mushroom bowl - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Always amazing. Gnocchi. Pulled pork. Amaaazzing Tuna potatoe in oil appetizer is amazing. But haven't seen in a while. Amazing people. Amazing food. read more

Came here for brunch with a friend. Food: 3.5/5 I got the Salmon eggs benny and we shared a French Toast. The Salmon very fresh and the benny was good overall but I don't think it was my style of food. The French Toast though, that was another story. The toast was huge, with lots of different fruits and toppings and the texture is very chewy and sweet! Which I really enjoyed. Service: 3/5 Our server was very impatient about giving us time to order, we said we needed a minute a few times and she always gave us a few seconds before coming back haha. But then during the meal, when we needed service she was no where to be found. Ambience: 3.5/5 I liked the design of the place, very dark and artistic. But the tables were very small, crowded and therefore very loud. read more

A cool cat and slick hippo waltzed into a quaint little cave with a warm and friendly vibe. Learning that they'd have to wait a bit since it was a buzzing Friday with tons of bees, they were happy to first go around the corner and lap up a drink from a popular watering hole. The cat, in particular, loved admiring the cute guppy servers there. Soon enough, the pleasant bunny beckoned for them to return and seated them at the bar where they were served by a slow but friendly turtle. The cat ordered her standard milk, and the hippo a huge vat of water. They started off with the yummy chick pea fritters. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/p5thThuUITUjAy8gS3sPMw?userid=1h1DD2hgfgud7V4NCE9mVg#S7BmtrinebGL3cjQCeDzJA It was spiced similar to a pekora. Yummy, but a bit dry. The hippo enjoyed it, even if it wasn't native to his home, but the cat was eagerly anticipating her fish. Then they ordered the chorizo encrusted halibut. This blew the hippo, as big as he was, quite out of the water and of course, it was a given that this would be the cat's favourite dish; they also tried the steak. The cat, being a carnivore, enjoyed this dish, too; the hippo was not as impressed. They both enjoyed the delectable and divine sauces, and the cat actually licked the plate clean. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/p5thThuUITUjAy8gS3sPMw?userid=1h1DD2hgfgud7V4NCE9mVg#DrJpEuVcm8kpMaVL-E3FFw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/p5thThuUITUjAy8gS3sPMw?userid=1h1DD2hgfgud7V4NCE9mVg#PesaJdZpsWoGXcwWjFpEmQ The cat thought she'd try the flourless chocolate cake, since she loved chocolate while the hippo was happy with his rhubarb choice. It was even better than the grass that he was accustomed to foraging. Instead of a special coffee, the cat ordered yet another bowl of fine milk. It was Friday night, after all! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/p5thThuUITUjAy8gS3sPMw?userid=1h1DD2hgfgud7V4NCE9mVg#DNgMOohgByrxIjF9tMd5sA http://www.yelp.com/bi... The cat still loved her fish dish the best, which was not surprising. Then the pleasant proprietor, an energetic bird came over to ask their thoughts. He was certainly interesting enough and it was nice that he bothered to fly over however briefly, at the end. A hawk, who they assumed was the manager, also inquired after their meal. He was quite friendly and professional. They were only sorry that they didn't get to meet the clever dragon but he was too busy firing up his next dessert. A visit to the loo was pleasing for the hippo as he felt at home in the bamboo and the cat was able to sharpen her claws on the toilet paper branch. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/p5thThuUITUjAy8gS3sPMw?userid=1h1DD2hgfgud7V4NCE9mVg#G1uRU5YWA1wdvCyYWuv5_w http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/p5thThuUITUjAy8gS3sPMw?userid=1h1DD2hgfgud7V4NCE9mVg#XtMN9aAJi8ab2PZkcBvEpw Overall, both animals decided on a bit higher than a solid four. The moral of this little fable is that just one visit was not enough. They departed for their evening nap, vowing to return quite soon to try the remaining kibbles. read more

One of our favorites for a neighbourhood restaurant. - Service has always been fantastic. - Atmosphere is great, usually because it is always hopping. - Menu is not huge but what is on it, is great. We have tried many different things on the menu but the one item we always start with is the chickpea fritters - so amazing! read more

It's important to preface this with the fact that Refuel was one of my favourite spots, and I was upset when they closed. I'd heard a new place was opening but I thought to myself "they're never going to beat Refuel, right?" Well, turns out, wrong. Fable is awesome. Brunch club sat down at 11 (they took a reservation, which is worth a star in it's own right for saturday brunch in Vancouver). The waiter was super casual but extremely cool. I ordered the Fable Egg with sausage on the side. Egg sunny side up (my favourite, cooked to perfection) on top of lardons, potatoes and tomato jam. Yes, tomato jam. It was friggin' delicious jam. There were a few of us who couldn't decide on whether to order the sausage on the side or just get the farmer breakfast sandwich (important note, this isn't on the menu but I asked and it's going to be soon, as is the sausage by itself) so the waiter just told us to order the sausage because it'd be cheaper and he comped us the sandwich which we cut up and shared. Amazing. And this sausage? Probably the best one I've had at brunch in vancouver in years. maybe ever. Made from a pig they had delivered for a dinner special earlier in the week, lovely flavors with a nice finish of spice. Amazing. Did I say that already? Too bad. All in all I don't have any complaints about Fable. You should probably go there before everyone else finds them and they get crazy busy. And order the sausage. read more

Fable Kitchen - Fabled Eggs + Sausage - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I'D LIKE TO GIVE THIS A 6 STAR RATING, PLZ, YELP, PLZ. I came here with bae on a Wednesday night to celebrate a special occasion. Immediately upon entry, our server was so unbelievably friendly, upbeat, relatable, generous, and attentive to us. She truly defined EXCELLENCE when it comes to providing service. I don't know what her name was but she had very light blond hair that was cut in a short bob (plz congratulate her). She gave us an immediately GLOWING first impression. It was easy for me to decide what to order once I saw "PESTO" and "GNOCCHI" in the same sentence. Our server confirmed that this was, indeed, her favourite dish as well and this made me all the more excited for when it did come out. And it came out very quickly so there was not too much anticipation, thankfully! Once the plate touched down onto our table, I ogled it. I've seen beautiful plating like this on "Master Chef" but NEVER before my own eyes. It was like a beautiful, colourful, textured garden filled with zucchini, tomatoes, sprouts, pesto, gnocchi, and a beautiful caramel-coloured onion glaze. It tasted even better. I swear that my eyes watered when I first bit into this. It was heaven. The gnocchi was unlike any gnocchi that I have ever had before. They were larger than most and they had a fluffy texture instead of being dense. So, it was LITERALLY like biting into little, fluffy, perfect pillows of heaven. The pesto sauce was subtle but it complemented the onion glaze perfectly, which was slightly sweet but had a roasted component to it. The pesto sauce also complemented the roasted vegetables perfectly as well. Wow, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. This meal was truly a life-changing experience for me. And then we had dessert and I died. We ordered a s'mores dessert which had crumbled brownie bits, chocolate ice cream, caramel, and a toasted lemon and marshmallow meringue on top. There was every kind of taste and texture imaginable in here: sweet, salty, sour, chewy, crunchy, soft... everything worked so well together. It was an ORCHESTRA of flavours. Leaving this place, I felt so satisfied on both a physical and emotional level. I felt nourished, cared for, respected, adored, in a nutshell, I felt like a MILLION DOLLARS. I want to come back here all the time. I want cry at every meal. I want to melt into my food. I don't even know what I am saying anymore, their food is so good that it makes you nonsensical. (AND YES THE CAPS LOCK WAS NECESSARY!) read more

Fable Kitchen - THE BEST GNOCCHI IN THE DAMN WORLD! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Oh, be still my local loving, beating heart. I am home. In this order, shared with your dinner date: 1st course: Canned Tuna Rabbit Pate 2nd course: Pork Belly P's Gnocchi Duck Breast Dessert: Lemon Meringue Parfait Rhubarb Textures Many others have given away the secrets of the canned tuna and lemon meringue, so I won't linger. Instead, I'll suggest you reserve 2 stools at the far end of the first bar and that you come with an appetite, a sense of culinary curiosity, and a smile for the chefs who you'll be engaging with (if you'd like) during your whole experience. read more

Fable Kitchen - Cheers! Orchard Cocktail with Merridale Cider. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Just have to add my YUM vote to the crowd. My daughter and I finally stopped by for lunch and it was fantastic. From the chick pea fritter appetizer to the s'mores sundae dessert, we were pleased. This is a place that thoroughly engages you, from the conscientious wait staff to the variety of flavours on every plate. Case in point: for me, the sandwich I ate wasn't totally my cup of tea - but was so well constructed and lovingly made, I must fault my palette before I blame the kitchen! I ate that sandwich analyzing every bite - it was complex tasting though it had few ingredients. We were charmed by the wait staff coming to the table to tell us our orange juice hadn't arrived yet...that it was essentially on its way from the farm. I think my daughter loved that little cup of juice more than any other based on the thought it was coming from a farm especially for her. That's lovely! Recommend! If you're budget conscious, consider lunch. It wasn't cheap, but not nearly as steep as dinner! read more

Fable Kitchen - S'more...part of a balanced diet - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

There is not a whole lot to say that other reviewers have not already. The cocktails were adequate, environment was really good, the Quality of the food was absolutely outstanding. This is the kind of restaurant where anything you order is going to be "The Bomb.com". If you are looking for a unique and upper echelon dining experience without the pretentious atmosphere and insane price tag, Fable is probably your best choice in all of Vancouver. It is extremely difficult to anoint one restaurant as "The Best", however let's put it this way if you had guests from outside of B.C. asking for recommendations to dine out, Fable should be in your Top 5. read more

Fable Kitchen - 48 hour cooked Butchers Cut meal - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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As soon as you walk in for lunch, you feel the buzz! Greeter was energetic. All smiles even though we arrived quite late for our reservation. Seated right away, and waiter showed up right on cue and time to welcome us. We went with the Benny of the day, with pulled pork slow cooked to a perfect tenderness. A tad more sauce for me would have been nice, but no complaint. Also tried their creamy tomato soup which was very nice for the rainy day we had. This place's motto is from farm to the table, and the freshness is well appreciated. Each bread, each salad leaf, and each egg, was so delightful. I shall return for their dinner menu some time. A job well done! read more

Fable is Fantastic At Brunch, Let's Eat! Okay, I actually ate lunch here but it was still fantastic! I was able to get a table for 2 on a Monday afternoon very easily. I was so happy to see the special was the Pulled Pork Egg Benedict (a brunch item!). The Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict ($15) came with perfectly soft and gooey golden yolks, tender and well-marinated pulled pork on top of a delicious and sweet corn bread. The hollandaise sauce was mild yet had enough flavour to make me smile and not overwhelm the meat and bread. The Potato Hash was surprising in its square shape but it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside of lovely potato flavour and the creamy dill-like sauce on top balanced the heavier potato taste very nicely. The side green salad was fresh and light in dressing. We also had THE BEST CANNED TUNA ($12) and it is truly the best canned tuna I've ever had! It's pricey but all that flavour is worth your greens. The huge chunks of melt in your mouth sois-vide albacore tuna is swimming in beautiful flavours of olive oil, lemon and chervil, all on top of a thin, crispy baguette - it was one of the best things I've ever eaten. The textures and flavours were wonderful... it would definitely be on my last-meals-on-earth list! The Chickpea Fritters ($9) were no comparison after I ate the canned tuna but it still had good flavours. The chickpea balls were crispy and nutty, all topped with a curry mayo, pink-pickled shallots and pea shoots were a pleasant taste combo. The service was wonderful and consistent throughout our entire meal with 2 servers and (I think) the manager serving us - food was timely, waters were always topped up, the preparation of the canned tuna was explained, and the bill was prompt when requested. Upon our leaving, the staff and the kitchen crew were so gracious and said goodbye and thank you as well - how is that for an exit from a busy restaurant? Overall, deeply satisfied and next time I definitely want to return for brunch so I can truly say, Fable is Fantastic At Brunch, Let's Eat! read more

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This place is the bomb! I first discovered Fable as a fan of Trevor Bird from watching Top Chef Canada, and was so delighted to realize that my new apartment in Vancouver would be down the street from the restaurant. Fable is my go-to place when a friend is coming to town, a casual night out with friends, or even for a date night. It's also my place for dessert, believe it or not. I rarely ever order dessert at a restaurant unless it's a special occasion, but you MUST try the dessert here!! If you come / live in Vancouver, you gotta try Fable at least once.I'll let the food do the talking, but I'd bet money that you won't be disappointed. read more

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[Storybook Dinner] Fable has been at the top of my to-do list for the longest time and I finally had an excuse to go. Getting a reservation for this place isn't easy so I took a gamble on a Monday night - it was still packed. Once seated, I perused the menu and decided to start with the Duck Basket. This was a seasonal item and included various parts of a duck (including the gizzard) fried and marinated to perfection. It was delicious. For my main, I decided on the Halibut. I appreciate that all their items are sourced locally and it shows in the freshness of the fish. However, the fish itself was overcooked and a tad dry - not what I was expecting from Fable. Disappointed, I decided to sample my +1's Steak Frites. Boy, did I ever order the wrong dish. These finger-shaped morsels of bovine were wonderfully cooked and every bite was a flavor explosion. Dee-lish! Fortunately, portion sizes here are reasonable so even a big eater like myself didn't have to succumb to a Mickie-D's run on the way home. I felt given the quality and portion size, it's average value-wise. I absolutely love the ambience. It looked like the love child of a chic yaletown restaurant and old Macdonald's barn. The noise level is higher than your average restaurant but adds to the ambience. Service is also excellent - our waitress was bubbly and helpful. Would I be back? Possibly for a special occasion but not for your everyday Monday night dinner. read more

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Yes, I watched Top Chef Canada Season 2. I'd been hearing all this hype, and I liked the farm to table concept. So we went with super high expectations but were just disappointed. :( We ordered drinks, and the two appy specials which I believe were seared scallops w/black bean sauce and pork croquettes. They came and were visually appealing, but teeeeeny tiny. I could've stuffed all three croquettes in my mouth!! So granted after the not too shabby, but puny appy's we were still pretty hungry. Our entrees were the potato crusted chicken, and butternut squash gnocchi. Gnocchi, butternut squash, hazelnuts, oyster mushrooms, swiss chard? So many delicious ingredients in one plate, but it was only ok, definitely had better; but what bothered me was the portion size. I think there were maybe 12 little pieces of gnocchi on my plate? The chicken came as a little fried log on a bed of ratatouille. It was seriously underseasoned, and the fried potato coating reminded me of like bad fried chinese takeout foods... So obviously we skipped dessert and had to eat dinner2.0 again later. The best thing about Fable is the servers, who were attentive and friendly. Another thing that really bothered me was the layout. It's an open kitchen you walk by when you enter, so the dining area is in the back. HOWEVER, the pantry/fridge is in the back so there were constantly people walking back and forth carrying arm fulls of cabbages and meat and seafood? It's super awkward... read more

My date decided to surprise me with a booked reservation to this restaurant. It has been on my to try list for a number of years but for some reason, I always ended up somewhere else. Good thing he placed a reservation because the place was packed soon after 6pm. Service was fantastic. Our server was very on top of keeping the dinner flow going and our drinks were never empty. We ordered cornbread to share. Unfortunately, I make a better version at home so it was a miss for us. The duck meatball and spaghetti was fantastic though. It should be an entree size as well. I ordered the smoked duck breast and my date ordered a beef chuck for our entrees. I ended up liking the beef dish more. I found the hollandaise sauce to be a bit too tangy for my liking. The duck was perfectly done, but I found the sourness of the sauce took away from the duck. Not to mention, it was drowning in a lot of sauce. Some people love sauce so this would be great for those type of people. We ordered a s'mores to share for dessert. It was beautifully presented. The brownie was very rich that we could not finish eating it. Overall, it was a nice meal. read more

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I've had this place in my bookmark for a long time and I don't remember at all why it was there. Anyway, today I decide to try it without making any reservation. We arrived there and there was couple people in front of us waiting for a table that would take really long to be available, so we decided to seat at the bar and we ended up waiting 15 minutes. Not bad for someone that did not do reservation. The menu had a lot of attracting options. I decided to have the Gnocchi & onion with pulled pork as main course. This dish was just A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! So good and very filling! Everything was so well done and the onion part gave so much taste to this dish! I didn't have a starter and I was almost refusing dessert, which I didn't! As dessert, I had Strawberry shortcake parfait and the mixture had an interesting taste. I liked it a lot. Besides that, I had a delicious cocktail which the name had the word "kiss" in it, but I don't remember the full name. :P Location is very easy, staff was great and the restaurant itself is nice and clean. I definitely plan to go back and try their brunch menu! read more

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Thank you yelp for helping me to find Fable! I don't have enough good things to say about my meal here. The others reviewers aren't kidding when they talk about how great this restaurant is. I was a bit worried about getting a table, so I came early. The hostess was extremely nice and got me seated right away. My waitress was immediately fun, friendly and engaging - making the meal that much more enjoyable. She had some great suggestions but was never pushy. I wasn't going to have a cocktail, but my seat had a view of the bar, and the bartender looked like a man who knew what he was on about. I ordered an Amaretto Sour made with Vancouver amaretto and bourbon - wow! It was one of the best cocktails I've ever tasted. I saw a lot of reviews on the 'Canned Tuna' and had to give it a try. I wasn't disappointed. The combination of flavours in the mason jar was amazing, and went nicely on the toast crisps. Great size too. For my entree I had the gnocchi with onion, and it was honestly the best prepared gnocchi I've ever had in my life. I wanted to lick the plate when I was done. The gnocchi was seared nicely to add a little crisp, and the sous-vide onions were mouthwatering. I don't usually get dessert, but when dinner was that good I really couldn't stop myself from ordering the S'mores. Again in a mason jar, with seared marshmallows on top. The chocolate ice cream in the middle created a nice temperature change that really added to the taste. The bottom layer was a bit too chocolately for me, but I bet true chocoholics would go nuts for it. I'll be coming back to Fable every chance I get! read more

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"Do you even know what farm to table means?" ... is what I tell my philistine troglodyte friends who buy pre-packaged produce from grocery stores not named "Whole Foods." Also people who've never eaten at Fable. Joking aside, this place does have all the makings for a Food Network special: organic suppliers, brick wall with hand-drawn artwork, and a nondescript, one-word metaphoric name that's unrelated to food. Still, the food was as memorable as the place was elite. "Canned tuna" was very interesting, as was the crab pasta; fresh although a bit on the salty side. Will like return to try more off the menu when in the area again. As per Vancouver hospitality, service was very friendly, unpretentious. By the way, "Kiss From a Rose": A sensitive drink for a sensitive gentleman such as myself. No one made fun of me for ordering three of these, despite that it was fruity, pink, and named "Kiss From a Rose" read more

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Delicious farm-to-table food with fresh, seasonal ingredients, decent portion sizes and reasonable prices. This was one of my favorite restaurants on a recent trip in Vancouver and I'd definitely recommend it, and also would come back here again. Come here with 4 people so that you can order a few plates to share. We started out with the cornbread (4 pieces for $4) which came out warm and was good, but not an absolute must-have. It was a bit on the fluffier side, almost more like a cake. I've had other cornbreads that blow this out of the water, so I would pass and save room for something else off the menu. Chickpea Fritters ($9) - There were 5 little fritters, which was delicious, with a curry mayo, pickled onions and some greens. They didn't skimp on the toppings, and the fritters paired really well with the curry flavor. If you don't like curry, this you'll want to skip this dish since it's pretty spice-intensive. I really liked this, and it was easy to share. Ling Cod ($26) - Also delicious, with the homemade duck sausage and squash puree. The fish was fresh and flaky. If you like white fish, you'll like this dish. Onion Gnocchi ($21) - There's an option to add pulled pork for $5, and the waiter was nice enough to let us add the sous vide stiletto (steak) for $5 instead so that we could try it. I'm sure the pulled pork would be equally as delicious, since you can't go wrong with pulled pork. The gnocchi was one of the best I've had, as it was fluffy and everything good gnocchi should be. With some onions and pesto, everyone enjoyed every bite. Smoked Duck Breast ($26) - I don't usually love duck that much, but this was done right. Smoky, but not salty, with a sweet apple puree, and quinoa that paired perfectly with it. I would order this again in a heartbeat. Everything was really delicious, fresh, and unique. I'd come back here again for dinner to try more of their dishes. 4 is a good number of people to come with, since the appetizers and mains are not quite big enough to be shared with a party larger than that. We didn't get dessert, because we went next door to Rain or Shine (they close at 10 pm). Make a reservation ahead of time - this place can get busy. We were able to get last minute reservations on a Sunday night by calling in during the afternoon, so plan ahead. I'm sure Friday and Saturday nights are crazy. I'd love to come back here again! read more

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