Two thumbs up. Dishes are uniquely coated with colourful yet earthy, real flavours. Chef knows the strength and weakness of each ingredient and brings them to harmony together. Definitely coming back again. read more

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

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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

The best salmon and gnocchi with pulled pork. Service is exceptional.Smores is also great. read more

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

Nice brunch spot. Good food. Nothing wildly amazing eg wouldnt seek out across town but if youre in the area they do a great job

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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Upon walking in, this place is pretty unique and had some cool lights hanging above the bar. It was quite busy so that's where we ended up sitting. The kitchen is open so we were able to watch the chefs work their magic. Everything was clean and organized, everyone knew what they were responsible for and was nice to see food flowing out of the kitchen. The team definitely worked well and had some good chemistry. I ordered the grilled duck. It was good but the meat was a little on the tough side. We had the tomato bisque which had a nicely grilled cheese sandwich in the middle, a nice touch. The other entrée that was ordered was the mushroom risotto. The presentation of the food coming out of the kitchen was quite nice. 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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Yes, yes, yes, yes!!! - what my taste buds were saying during my brunch I was IN LOVE with the flavours of my dish at Fable, absolutely blown away. Although I have a dairy allergy and much of the menu did have some delicious cheese on it, they were able to accommodate me and help me create the perfect plate. I went for scrambled eggs, bacon, dry toast and house made sausage. WOW was I in love. The house made sausage patty was served with a black pepper jam that gave a delightful savoury flavour. The scrambled eggs were soft and the perfect texture - made me believe that I have been over cooking my eggs all these years! AND THE BACON!!! The bacon is enough to make your heart skip a beat. I absolutely love bacon and this was so juicy, flavourful with the perfect crunch on the outer edges. It came looking like a bacon cake and I was a little concerned but the second I dove in, my mouth thanked me. I will absolutely be heading back and I hope I've inspired you to check it out as well! read more

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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They are opened Mondays and all 7 days.. I never realized how hard it is to find a lunch spot open on Mondays before. The food is so good and fresh! We both ordered the same dish and we both enjoy it very much! Yarrow Meadows Duck Confit Salad ... lalala. Lalala lalala.. My heart is singing from the love for this Duck Confit, beet, goat cheese, and apple salad with crunchy granola bits.. Super Crispy Duck skin, not a sign of fatty bits anywhere, perfectly seasoned. Love the beets, I can eat a whole plateful. Lemon Meringue Parfait is as described by Jody B. Heavenly! Who knew Tarragon Ice Cream is so good! S'Mores.. All home made brownie, Graham crackers, Marshmellow packed into a little jar, they really need to put in a bigger jar! So decadent and good! This restaurant does not disappoint, we were chatting with our neighbors and everyone enjoyed their meals. read more

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Just updating information, so rating unchanged. Last year our dining group wanted to try Fable Kitchen and it turned out that for larger tables, they enforce a group menu with "served family style" elements. It's still the same. I had totally forgotten about it, and when I tried to expand our reservation from 6 to 8, I got "the e-mail": * "Parties of over 6 guests usually dine on our four course group menu (attached) so our small kitchen can run smoothly. It is $45/person plus tax & 18% gratuity. This is a great menu for parties, as it decreases time looking over menu options and makes for more time to socialize! The menu is personal salad to start, family style appetizers from our popular choices, choice from four of our most popular entrees, and dessert served family style. This is a great menu to sample through all of our most popular items. Menu items do change as seasonal product does, and I know that Chef may well make changes, but the 'bones' of it will remain the same. We have served this menu a number of times now, to rave reviews. We have no problem accommodating any special requests or dietary restrictions for any of your guests, please let us know of any of these in advance. We take a $10 per person deposit to hold the seats. If all guests reserved for arrive the night of, or we receive at least 48 hours notice of a change in the numbers, the full deposit will be applied to your bill the night of your reservation. (Or refunded to you the night of if that is preferred.) Please don't be afraid to forward any questions or special requests! If [friend's name]'s party would prefer to dine off of our regular menu, we could have you in earlier at 6:00 but the entrée and appetizer order must be placed at the same time. I look forward to hearing back from you!" * Notable extra information this time include: -$10 per person deposit. You get it back if ALL reserved guests show. So no-shows will cost you $10 a butt (since they're obviously a-holes to no-show on you). -No more family style 3-course $50 per person platter option (or at least not offered up front). *More importantly, there is a workaround* -- seating by 6pm AND ordering entrée and appetizer at the same time. read more

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Great food and service. Always. Had a wonderful birthday meal. Even during covid they nail it

I did a lot of research before my recent trip to Vancouver and narrowed down dinner on my first night to Fable and Tableau Bar Bistro. The woman at my hotel's front desk convinced me to go with Fable. Coming from San Francisco, I was interested to see how the food would be at a Top Chef Canada restaurant. Overall, I really enjoyed the ambiance and the service was excellent -- the waitress was both friendly, helpful and attentive. I started with the Heirloom tomato salad with ricotta, cucumber, and a honey thyme vinegarette. the highlight was the cheese, and the dish had the most flavor of everything I ordered. Next I had the Slow cooked salmon with a carrot puree and summer cassoulet, and I have to say that it was pretty bland and flavorless and I was not wild about the consistency of the salmon. I was tempted to have the Lemon Meringue Parfait based on reviews on this site, but I was looking for something that was not overly sweet. The waitress recommended the Blueberry lavender tart, and the kitchen was great and substituted the tarragon ice cream for the buttermilk ice cream. It was ok, but did not have a lot of flavor. I sampled a couple of red wines, and ended up trying two different B.C. reds both of which were excellent. The entire meal cost a little over $90, including tip, which I felt was on the high side relative to the quality of the food. Perhaps living in San Francisco I have really high expectations, but I would not return given the option. read more

The prix fixe menu is amazing! Every mouthful was flavorful and satisfying. Also, order the Joie Muscat and pair it with the Canned Tuna. To...die...for... I've been pairing wines for 30 yrs and this among the best I've tasted. I had the pork croquettes, ahi tuna (apple sauce, fennel confit and radish slaw) and wrapped up with the savarin soaked with rum and served with a hard sauce. Delicious! My wife had the cauliflower soup, risotto and Gorgonzola cheesecake (marscapone and preserved fruit). Also amazing. The cheesecake was almost too much blue cheese until you took the other accompaniments, then it was perfect! read more

Great food, very convenient location for those who are takin public transit! Just a little bit pricey for a college student.

Stopped by here with a few friends for brunch as it was somewhere I wanted to try out and heard good things about it. First thing, our server was quite blunt and rude. She pretty much indirectly told my boyfriend he was fat and would need to order a dish that had more food on it for him. She continued to make insulting comments to him throughout the meal that I don't even remember what they were because I was so baffled. I'm not sure if she was trying to hit on him or be funny? Anyways... Prices are a bit high for what you get. I got the scrambled eggs with parmesan foam. It was good but it was in the smallest mason jar and the portions were small. I'm a big eater but for the price and portion size, it was not worth it. Will not be going back read more

Fable = Fabulous! A to Z five stars! Farm to table, homemade-Gourmet!! Presentation, taste, service, ambiance everything was perfect! We sat at the kitchen bar and watched the chefs create their "art". Wanted to try everything that came out from the kitchen, it looked so good. Came on a Saturday, was very busy but did not feel rushed, the service is very friendly and informative. Eggs Benny with halibut was awesome! Blueberry smoothie was so good I could have 5 more :) Coming back for dinner ! Stay Fabulous!! read more

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Seating can be crowded, easy to get a table. Greeting warmly mostly. Service can be meh, depending on who's serving really. Some are definitely more enthusiastic than others. Food there has been pretty good. We're always down for farm-to-table restaurants whenever we go out. At this restaurant, we normally order the duck, beef flank, and the "canned" tuna for dinner. Food quality has been pretty consistent with the exception of it being saltier with each visit. Parking can be limited and we try to look for residential parking so we don't have to fill the meter if we don't have to. With that said, street parking is usually packed. read more

On a recent trip to Vancouver, I came to Fable for dinner and it was one of my favourite meals of the trip. I wanted to go on a Friday night for an anniversary dinner, so I made a reservation in advance. I'm glad I did because when we got there at 7:30 the place was packed. We started with the chickpea fritters, which everyone seems to recommend on yelp. When the fritters hit the table, the spices immediately hit us as they were so fragrant. Considering there was 5 fritters it was a good plate to share, and they were very flavourful. At a reasonable 9 dollars, you should consider ordering it. For our mains, I got the duck breast, with perogies, creamed cabbage and preserved berries. The duck skin was seared perfectly, while leaving the breast fairly pink, although way to pink for someone like my mom. The creamed cabbage was super yummy, and the perogies were big and made in house. The preserved berries added a sweetness to the plate, which I quite enjoyed. My girlfriend got the gnocchi with the pulled pork option, and she still says it's one of the best things she has ever eaten. I luckily got to finish it off, and the texture of the gnocchi was very soft and pillowy. Absolutely perfect. For dessert we got the s'mores and we were not disappointed. It was a very pretty presentation, just like the rest of the food. But the milk chocolate ice cream inside of it was a nice twist on a s'mores. It was a really good size, and all of the desserts I saw were a perfect size for sharing. Overall, I found the prices extremely fair for the quality and portions of the food. This is a place that does it right. I'm a big Top Chef fan, and watched the season Trevor and his other Top Chef compatriots who work at the restaurant were on. I've been to Richmond Station, Carl's restaurant, a couple times, and I find the food at Fable is more creative, and just as excellent. Would recommend it to people visiting the city as a place to go for a nice dinner. read more

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Amazing food and very friendly staff! I had the smoked duck last time which was moist and really tender. For dessert I had the lemon meringue which was the perfect balance of sweet and sour and soft and crunchy read more

The server didn't know the menu. She thought the ling cod didn't include a starch - it came with a solid Israeli couscous number - so I ordered a needless side. But the finishing move was leaving the entire order in "the pass" for over ten minutes. This, according to the line cook I talked to when I finally noticed the order and walked back to get it myself. So we got soggy, luke-warm food. If you're too busy to seat a table or take an order that's fine. But don't take my $120 and then fail to deliver. That's uncool. Update to respond: I was in the night I posted this review, and certainly stand by its accuracy. read more

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Came here for brunch before hitting up Khatsalano Fest. We shared the French Toast (mascarpone, candied walnuts, seasonal preserves and fresh berries $15) and the Special of the Day (open-faced breakfast sandwich with bacon, tomato, red onion, sunny-side egg with a side salad and hashbrown $16). The french toast was delicious - the edge of the toast reminds me of the center of a cinnamon bun (the best part!), very dense and rich but the mascarpone and the tartness from the berries help cut the sweetness. The SOTD was also really good - the hashbrown was the winner here. The two dishes shared between the two of us was the perfect amount of food. I also had a grapefruit mimosa (Anna Spinato organic Prosecco) which was served tableside (I've never seen it done that way before) which was really refreshing. I'd be interested in comnig back to check out their dinner service. read more

Fable Kitchen - French toast and open faced breakfast sandwich - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I went to brunch at Fable on a beautiful Saturday morning and it was a great time. We were seated immediately and our server was kind and knowledgeable about the menu. While the brunch menu is fairly small, the special was interesting and the food was satisfying. We ordered the french toast and the ham benedict. The former was quite good- the fresh fruit and berry compote complemented the sweetness of the bread nicely. The benedict was also good, though non-traditional because of the olive oil-based hollandaise. We also had some blueberry and orange juice mimosas. Overall a good time, reasonable prices, and a nice atmosphere. read more

Fable Kitchen - Ham benedict, french toast, and mimosas - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My taste buds were completely shocked by how AMAZING and TASTEFUL every dish they serve. The chefs know their stuff. With many flavors going on in each dish, they all complement each other perfectly! My friend and I were visiting from Seattle for two days and we came here for dinner for both of those nights. I have never had such amazing food! SO PERFECT! If you're going for dinner, you MUST get their roasted duck dish! I could not stop raving about how good it was!! Their chickpea fritters are also amazing! NOW GO GO GO!! Don't hesitate and just go! I promise, you wont be disappointed! read more

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No visit to Vancouver is complete without a visit to Fable. It's one of those places that's a mix between casual and upscale dining. The food is fantastic, the plates are easy to share and it's got some of the happiest and friendliest staff you'll find! The space is great for smaller parties of 2-4 people. Items I've enjoyed: - the canned tuna. It doesn't sound like the most appetizing dish, but trust me, you want to try this! It comes in its own jar, served with some pieces of baguette to dish it onto. - flat bread. Topped with kale, bacon, mushrooms and pearl onions. So good. - chickpea fritters. Served with pickled red onion, shoots and curry mayo. You must have a bit of that curry mayo... it makes the fritter! - lemon meringue parfait. It's a highlight, blowtorch used on top! If you get a chance, snag a spot at the wood so you can see the kitchen in action. You'll remember I said they're a friendly bunch... Otherwise, I recommend a reservation. It's not often there's space for walk ins. Oh, and I'm told the last Sunday of every month is boozy brunch. One of these days I'll make sure I'm in town for one of those! Thanks for being awesome Fable! read more

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What can be better than good food and great service? AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! We thought our luck ran out when all the tables were taken and we were offered to sit at the bar. Reluctantly I accepted because the "bar" is actually right in front of the kitchen. Fable is set up so that you can see the entire kitchen prepare your meal, as far as seeing them prep some of your email to the execute chef announce orders to the sous chefs. This actually came out to be a great experience because there was so much technique that you normally don't get to see. You can hear every word they are saying! Spaghetti and Meatballs This is not your typical spaghetti and meatballs with your marinara sauce. It comes with a white sauce, and when you first get your appetizer, it looks like a mousse or whip cream. Once you mix it and take a bite, you're mouth is having it's own little party. You get one meatball, and it's made from DUCK. Right!? So good. Frites with Garlic Aioli Basically potato wedges with aioli dipping sauce. The wedges were fried a little to long for me. I don't like my potatoes too cooked, but hey, some people do. The Garlic Aioli was delish though. However, this dish didn't do it for me. Probably won't be ordering this again. Zucchini Tagliatelle This dish is gross. It's spicy. The texture is completely wrong. And I can't just get over the fact that they use ZUCCHINI instead of noodles. It's weird. The waitress saw that we BARELY touched that dish and didn't charge us for it. Super nice of her and something she did not have to do. I highly recommend to stay away from this dish. Rossdown Farms Chicken The Barley Risotto goes AWESOME with the chicken. One huge thing that scares me about chicken is it being too dry, and this was cooked perfectly. Juicy, and it lays so nicely on the risotto. In addition, the soubise sauce just put everything together THAT much better. Great dish. One more thing I must rave about is the service we received. Our waitress (I totally forgot her name, DARNIT) was accommodating with suggestions, removing the dish we didn't enjoy (without us asking), and even helping with directions to finding out next activity (we're from Los Angeles, traveling). I want to come back and try a bunch of other dishes that I was debating about ordering when dining this evening. Fable is an awesome, hip place that gives you an incredible experience. read more

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We called and tried to make a reservation for dinner but they were unfortunately booked and was told that we can show up when they open at 5:30pm and just walk in. Because of the good reviews, we took our chances and showed up at 5:30pm! There was a small line up but we managed to get a table and was informed by the polite receptionist that we can stay til 7pm, which was long enough to finish our meals. The place was really nice and cozy. It's a bit small but well designed and clean. The lighting was good too. Our server was very friendly and gave us a brief orientation of what the restaurant was all about followed by an introduction to their dinner special and a few suggestions as well. He was very attentive despite how busy the place was. We got the foie gras and octopus salad to start. The foie gras came in a mason jar with some sort of apple jam and duck skin crumble on top. It was also served with a few pieces of bread. It was really delicious! The octopus salad was the star for me! It had a light char and went very well with the bacon and hummus! Just simply an explosion of great flavours! For main, we got the flat iron steak and the butcher's cut meat. Both were perfectly cooked and served with greens, mushrooms and black pepperjam sauce. I also tried their cocktail called kiss from rose which was light and refreshing! Unfortunately, we had no room for dessert but it shouldn't be long until our next visit. What an excellent dining experience! Will definitely come back for more. read more

This is one of the best places I've been in to. Ever, I think. The food is fresh, flavourful, fun. Ironically, I didn't like the canned tuna as much as what I saw from other reviews. My favourite thing I ate there was actually the daily soup and bread! It was tangy, creamy tomato soup and perfectly toasted and buttered crisp sourdough. Just perfect. I also liked the tuna Niçoise salad and platter as well. Their hash browns are very unique! The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. I had a great experience. :) Anyway - this place is a must try! read more

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Omg let me tell you!!!! The best breakfast I ever had. I ordered the Breakfast Taco and it was absolutely divine. I don't think I've ever described breakfast as divine but this one was mouthwateringly delicious. The seasoning, the sauce, the egg, the tortilla....the potatoes were AMAZING!!! I especially loved the 3 x house made hot sauces. I would have purchased them but I only had a carryon to take back to Toronto. I talked about this restaurant all day with my boyfriend...so much so that he took me there the next day and I ordered the same thing.... I was tempted to order 2 meals as the Duck Pancakes were also calling my name. Guess I will have to go back next time in Vancouver...twist my arm why don't you!!! 12/10!!!! read more

I thought coming at 6pm would beat the crowd but the waitress said that the place was full and it would take at least 30 minutes to get a table for two. We were lucky that two customers at the bar left earlier than expected so we could take their place. Sitting at the bar has pros and cons. It was fun having a close up view of the chefs making the dishes but the proximity to the stoves made my face hot and my clothes smell. Still, the food was delicious and the service excellent. I wonder if good looks is a prerequisite to be part of the service crew here. Most of the staff were dashing! Haha. I had risotto with pork belly. Every bite was yummy. Dessert was a pretty lemon meringue with a nice blend of ice cream and cookies. Might be too sour for some people but was great for me. Next time I'll make a reservation since they accept one! read more

Fable Kitchen - Risotto with pork belly - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Intense flavors, fantastic presentation, cool vibe. I came here for dinner on a weeknight and the place was moderately filled. The staff is friendly and straight forward. I wasn't sure what I wanted to eat and my waiter was very good at describing the menu--concise! I ended up getting sold on the special for the night: spotted shrimp with a thick piece of bacon along with other fixings. The aroma of this dish made me melt in my seat. The flavors all blended together so well, they controlled the bacon awesomeness so it wouldn't overpower the other ingredients. I will return then next time I'm in Vancouver! read more

Fable Kitchen - Spotted shrimp special, last one of the day! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Came for dinner (with a reservation) as a group of 5. Happy with the ambience and the service. Got a lingcod thing to share and a smoked duck breast for course. Food looked and tasted fancy but was obviously on the pricey side. Not a place I'd necessarily recommend or go back to, but a good one-time experience. read more

Fable Kitchen - Lingcod (?) lettuce wraps. Definitely need to use hands. Condiments were the best part! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Arguably, there aren't that many good stories that come out of TV reality shows. Fable Kitchen isn't one of those stories. Don't let the restaurant's small space, or its small menu fool you. This is a heavyweight, competing with the best restaurants across town. Restaurants with small menus always catch my attention. It takes a healthy dose of confidence to present a small selection each night, and still keep your patrons happy. I'm sure you'll be very happy after your meal. Service is top-notch. All of the employees treat you as a good friend. They accomplish this in the middle of a packed and loud floor. You wish more restaurants treated its customers like this -- not with pretentiousness, but with a soothing, professional and warm attitude. I'm told the menu changes a lot based on what's fresh. So I'll leave you with this: Save room for the "Oops, I dropped the dessert." read more

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I've been here twice for dinner and would rate this place 5/5, the problem is I've been here twice for brunch and my friends are not punctual. The good: Dinner was good, fresh food, good service. The bad: .... sigh... They have a draconian application of the'Seat only when table arrives' policy, and both times I've been there, the place was not full, the first time it was empty, and since I didn't have a choice on my non-punctual friends, the host had me stand in the narrow entryway like a bad kid in grade school while I could have sat on a table for the whole time I waited. Both times this happened and they had enough tables, and I didn't mind to give up my table if they needed it, but no. So after that, the brunch was not good, and the crappy treatment might of been part of why. read more

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

Food 3/5 Service 5/5 We came here pretty late around 9:00-9:15 which is about an hour to closing. They were still busy with more guests coming in as well. I wasn't feel exceptionally well and didn't want to sit at the center of the dinning area so we requested to sit near a corner with the leather seating. As I was speaking with my friend about feeling cold and how I would need to order some hot water, our server overhead me and advised us that she would turn down the AC for me. How considerate! She then gave us the menu and some time to devise on what items we'd like to order. Soon after, she came over to ask if we had any questions and give us a run down of the days menu. At last, we ordered: -Chickpea Fritters (2.5/5): A friend recommended me to get this and I did. It was a bit disappointing to be honest. The outer layer was a bit burnt and overall a bit dry. The greens on top helped salivate my palate. -48 hour 'sous-vide' Stilton (3.5/5): This was one of the daily specials. Plating was ok. The veggies looked a bit disheveled at the bottom. The black pepper jam was quite interesting and the sous-vide Stilton was soft and moist. A lot of Asian flavours in this dish. I was not too fond of that, but that's just personal preference. -Duck & Foie Gras Ravioli (4/5): Handmade ravioli- Also one of the daily specials. They looked a bit flat though. Presentation wise, not all that great. I prefer the taste of this more than the above. There was a generous amount of duck filling, however I found the taste of the foie gras to be lost. The amount of sauce was just enough and I liked the lemony taste of it. It gives a refreshing touch to the richness of the duck. I couldn't do with the dessert anymore but I did want to try the early grey ice cream with the lemon meringue. This seems like an interesting combination I've never tried. I wouldn't go all out to dine here again but who knows. read more

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I cant think of a single thing I didnt love. We ate tomato soup with grilled cheese, chickpea fritters and eggs Benedict. I have never had such simple food that tasted so complex. Our waitress, who I'm unsure of her name was so incredibly friendly and attentive (all of them were) and we were never for a moment left wanting. I would (and will) drive the 45 minutes to Kitsalano, just to eat here again. read more

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So happy that I finally got to check out Fable. I am a big fan of the Top Chef series and heard lots of positive comments about Fable. The set up is neat with the open kitchen right when you walk in. My friend and I sat at the dining area which was further back. Next time I'll grab some seats right at the kitchen so I can watch the chefs cook. The stand out food items we had were definitely the "canned tuna" and the house bread special cornbread. I had the gnocchi entree which was good although I prefer having them pan-seared instead. My friend liked her flat iron steak which came with a delicious potato fondant. I will definitely come back to Fable again with friends to try other things on the menu. read more

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An hour later, I'm still thinking about how good the food was ! Love the concept, that every thing is fresh from the farm and delicious :) You can taste the freshness of the ingredients, and the flavor was also abundant. We went there for lunch, and the lunch menu, although limited, was varied enough to accommodate meat lovers and vegetarians. They also didn't seem to mind modifying some ingredients to make them work for you. The price ranges from $8 - $10 for a lunch sandwich, and it's enough o fill you up ! Delicious fresh food at a great price is the reason I will definitely be returning to this place again - maybe for brunch next time. read more