OMG! I just wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did, and even more than that, I found it GREAT VALUE unlike many fine dining establishments here in Vancouver...This place wasn't the vibe of FINE dining, but the food definitely was. I'm a Reality TV show junkie and Top Chef (USA) is my fave show of them all. I watch so much of Reality shows, I barely remember anyone after the show ends. The only thing I could tell my friend was I remembered Trevor finished 2nd and I think I liked him. I didn't even remember who WON! (I read the re-cap of the final last night when I got home and remembered I wanted Trevor to win.....I'd have to watch it over to be 100% positive though)... Anyway, when we walked in, Trevor greeted us and I turned into a star-struck idiot. He said hello and asked us how we were and I froze and put on a goofy smile and said, "Hi Trevor!". (You would have had to see me to know how goofy I looked). I'm still embarrassed and wished I would have said "Hi, CHEF Trevor". I also saw Trista and remembered I didn't like her though I told my friend her name was Trisha...I can't remember why I didn't like her, but I know I didn't... The food was so good! Everything was balanced perfectly in flavour and texture! I was in bliss. The highlight was the special of "beef cheeks". I was so full at this point after three appies, but I finished it ALL! First time I tried "salsify" too! What an awesome dish! I love root veggies so this dish was a perfect choice for me. My friend had the potato crusted chicken which she said she had never had chicken as tender as that before. We had the canned tuna, duck meatball and a special of "Top Chef Carl's (the winner) charcuterie. My friend's fave of the evening was the duck meatball. All was excellent and the pricing was even better. That with great, friendly service made this a 5-star meal! I raved to everyone at work today and another co-worker and I will be going in two weeks. I want to try everything there is at this restaurant! YUM!!! What a pleasant experience! read more

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Outrageously good food made with love. The duck and sous vide grilled chuck both MELTED in your mouth. Even the sides were all delicious. Oh. Their house made corn bread with whipped honey butter. I could have eaten 10 loaves of it. Amazing, and just $4 for 4 pieces!!!! It's not cheap but also not expensive... And for the quality of food that you get, it's a steal. Their menu changes regularly and I will be back for more! read more

Fable Kitchen - Daily Butcher's cut - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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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

Yum yum yum! We came here last Friday and what a way to start the weekend! Everything was delicious. We had the: -Octopus salad -Chickpea fritters -The best "canned tuna" -Smoked duck breast -S'mores desert -Lemon meringue 5/5 for everything. Our server was great, very knowledgeable about all the dishes and the drinks we got were also excellent. This was my third time here and I'll be back for sure! I really want to try their brunch out soon! Thank you for everything Fable! read more

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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

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 was taken here for a birthday dinner (mine), by my family as it had been on our collective lists for a while. I think we knew about it due to Top Chef. The interior is comfy brick and wood with a chandelier made of pitch forks and shovels to reflect the "food to table" theme of the place (thus the name: Fable). The walls have a variety of interesting artistic decorations (chalk murals, photos of trees etc.) I really liked our server, she was into the food but not in a pretentious way as can be the case with the farm to table places. We had a few tasty appetizers and unlike a certain other similar place (cough, cough,.. Forage), they were generous. 1 item, BBQ chicken drummets, was actually like a meal. It was a pretty simple dish but the sauce was awesome. I shared the standard menu item Halibut, though I doubt anything here is "standard" since the veggies would all be seasonal. The fish was done perfectly,.., so good. I'm not a fan of peas so generally avoid them and this dish came with them with no warning but that is my hang-up, not a knock against the tasty array of fiddleheads and other items that accompanies the fish. The highlight here, surprisingly, was the dessert. We had a rootbeer macroon which was amazing! It tasted like those bottlecap candies from being a kid. The Lemon Maringue Parfait was mind blowing: layer after layer of flavour and texture and the Tarragon Ice Cream made it. Do not come here and not get this, I personally wasn't tempted by the other desserts that I saw. Everyone in my party mentioned they would come back, as would I, plus there is just something I like about these places popping up on 4th Maenam etc.) read more

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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We went there for my birthday dinner and everything was fabulous. Starting with appetizer -Canned tuna. It's nothing like canned tuna. It is made with albacore tuna and layered with potato and lemons, it was so GOOD! -Liver. It was quite good too but won't be my favourite. -Meatball. My friend had it and he was so yummy. His only complaint was that he wished he could have more. Main: -Duck. I love duck breast and this was cooked perfect. The pickled beets on the side was perfect side. -Flat iron steak. My hubby had it and he said it was good and he loved the sides that it came with. I can't remember what they were but apparently very delicious. Now on to the highlight of the meal. I mean everything was fabulous but their dessert was out of this world good. I could have licked the whole bowl if I was in the privacy of my house. -Lemon pot de cream. It was lemony custard with gin foam and grenada. Holy crap was it good!!! Not too sweet and too lemony, it was just the right amount of sweetness that I needed after a big meal. -Opera torte. My sister had it and it wasn't too sweet and didn't make me feel like I was eating a cup of sugar. And the espresso ice cream and the chocolate was like a match made in heaven. Cocktails: I had kiss from rose, gin with rose syrup. I have to learn how to make this because it was too damn good. The dinner was fantastic and we were all happy at the end of the meal. read more

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Fable is a restaurant that I've wanted to try for a while, mostly because of their chef's fame from competing in Top Chef Canada and their emphasis on fresh dishes (farm to table = Fable!). Dinner service starts at 5:30pm - by the time we arrived at just before 6pm, all the tables were already filled or reserved! We grabbed a seat by the bar facing the open kitchen before all of those were taken up too. Come early! We had a fantastic server (didn't catch her name) who had tons of energy and made everything sound delicious. I had originally decided what to get, but she convinced me to try out their special instead. We shared an appetizer, an entree, and two desserts. As per the server's recommendation, we had the "Canned Tuna" (which is an amazing sous vide tuna in a mason jar), Rib Eye steak (which was the special, and included lobster perogies and brocollini), a Blueberry Lavender Tart, and their Daily Sweet Bites (which included two pieces of a sort of almond cake, espresso macaroons, and chocolate brownies). Everything was delicious. The "Canned Tuna" was a unique dish and may not be a hit with everyone. I loved the Rib Eye and the lobster perogies that came with it was just amazing. I preferred the Blueberry Lavender Tart over the Sweet Bites. Fantastic buttermilk icecream on the tart. Prices were not overly expensive, yet at the same time not cheap. Great food, great atmosphere, and fantastic service. It was a lot of fun being able to see the chefs cook out in the open, even though the bar seats were pretty warm because of the proximity to the kitchen. If you're planning on going, definitely make a reservation! read more

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After countless 5 star reviews and recommendations from my foodie friends, I had high expectations for Fable. I had reservations for a Sunday evening dinner and WOW, did it live up to all the glory! **5 stars for Creativity** Potato Crusted Chicken, Chickpea fritters and Canned Tuna - just a few items on the menu that highlighted the talent and creativity of (previous Top Chef Canada contestant) Trevor Bird.The concept of Fable (Farm to Table = Fable) should make every Canadian proud that FINALLY, a talented chef has opened a restaurant that helps define Canadian cuisine in a fun and non-pretentious way! **5 stars for Quality** Unbelievably fresh EVERYTHING. Local ingredients arrive every day and the team puts in their labour of love, preparing everything from scratch for dinner service. It is apparent they stand by their name and concept. **5 stars for the Food** Canned Tuna - our server recommended this dish for us and as a fan of "normal" canned tuna, I was curious about how this place would redefine the aluminum can version you buy at the grocery store. The tuna arrived in a cute little mason jar with huge chunks of tuna, potato and delicious, zesty sauce. To go alongside the tuna, we had warm, fresh crostini - the perfect pairing! I will always remember Fable fondly when I open a can of tuna to make my sandwiches (and long for their version). Potato Crusted Chicken - the chicken was cooked to perfection and wrapped with mashed potatoes, finished with a crusty coating. As a lover of chicken, this out-of-the box dish really elevated my idea of fried chicken. The chicken was not the only star of this dish - the heirloom carrots were buttery and as fresh as a Spring morning and the crispy onions complimented the dish perfectly. I even finished every last drop of the soubise sauce! Steak Frites - I cannot count the amount of times I've ordered this dish at restaurants around the world, but I CAN count the ONE time I will finally write a review about it because it was just THAT outstanding at Fable. I tried a few bites from my friend's plate and the beef melted in my mouth! Everything about this dish was first class, even the potatoes were of a different caliber. I will definitely order this next time and never will "Steak Frites" be the same for me again after experiencing Fable's version of it. **5 Stars for Service** Our server was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the dishes on the menu. She made everything sound incredibly delicious and really brought her personal experience into every dish she described. Her recommendations were perfect. All of the above really confirms that this place is unique and top notch in Vancouver but it was the service that elevated my experience to another level. After my week of experiencing mediocre, overhyped and overpriced restaurants in Vancouver, I am so excited to pour my enthusiasm into this review and urge those of you lucky enough to visit or live in the city to try it out! Fable will definitely be at the top of my list when I am back. read more

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Rare that a 4-star lives up to its name. And not as if they needed ANOTHER review ;) Food itself is exceptional: ordered the Duck Confit with Kale, and thought how can this taste so good with this rubbery veggie lol. But they were clever with adding some nicely-done duck skin crunchy bits, and small potatoes, that really gave it that extra punch. Meat very tender, and lots of it. Highly recommended. Otherwise, I was tempted by the burgers, but were sold out that day for lunch, a bit odd. Anyways, service was good, and while I'd say it's date material, not for the romantic 1st date. Nicely decorated though. With this locale, expect the higher prices for better quality & ambience. Good for business meeting for 2. Amex good ;) Washrooms nice and spacious, goes with the decor. read more

Fable Kitchen - Smells incredible---and it's kale! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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It's really hard for me to do Fable justice with a 5-star rating and review as everyone for the most part has called it simply "amazing"- and they're right. Food, service, atmosphere, it's all amazing. So, I'm going to try to do my best here, so bear with me! The TLDR (Too long, didn't read) version; 1). Fable treats their customers like family. If you go more than once, they remember you. Not just the front staff, but the kitchen as well. 2). Don't know what to order? Ask your server. The second time I was at Fable, our server guided us through the menu to completion... awesome suggestions and you could tell, she loved her job. 3). The food is tasty. You can't go wrong, seriously. 4). It warrants repeating: The service is phenomenal. The first time I ventured to Fable was with a group of friends and family for their "Chef Tasting Menu" which was at the bar, overseeing the kitchen. What an experience! You got to interact with the staff, see them sweat (not on the food, I swear!) and just watch a well-oiled machine work it's magic. We were taken through the menu on what can only be described as a culinary adventure. The Food: First, it was recommended we start of with an Oyster paired with Bowmore 15. I was assured it would be life-changing... and it was. From then on, the dinner only got better. I'll spare you the details on the individual dishes as there are tons of reviews that will do them better justice than I can (except for that one review who said it was salty... he must be insane). - Roast Beet Salad; delicious way to start the meal. - Chickpea Fritters; just order them and thank me later. - Canned Tuna; the hype lives up to it, but truthfully, my stomach chooses Fritters over Tuna. - Rabbit Pot Pies (That day's special); this needs to be a staple at Fable, and I'm tempted to move my review down a star just to make it clear how serious I am. It was an absolutely pleasure watching them make the Pot Pie from scratch though, well done everyone! - Mascarpone Cheesecake; my favorite. Light and a delicious way to end the meal. - Parfait; A heavy hitter. Rich, creamy, delicious. The Wine: We opted to have the Sommelier pair our dishes with a 3 oz pour. This and the Oyster/Bowmore pairing was the best decision we made. The wine was explained to us in a friendly and what can only be described as an exciting manner. We were actually eager to try the wine and discuss the notes amongst ourselves (yea, some of us are wine nerds). However, it's all in the details! Our sommelier explained the pairing twice to us, at either end of the table. This way, no one missed out and everyone was included. The Service: I can't stress this enough: Fable has some of the best service in town. It's relaxed, happy and friendly and they care. It really just comes down to that- they really do care that your meal goes perfectly. I'll be back, no doubt about it. read more

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Here is a sparksnotes review for you: What to get: - meatball and spaghetti - beet dish What to avoid: - dont tell them you are a vegan, especially if you are not really a vegan. Okay, here is the longer explanation: Listen, we all deserve good food. But sometimes, we do not want to shell out all the cash. Truth be told, this place is expensive but their appetizers are affordable and DELICIOUS. The spaghetti and meatballs blew my mind. The Parmesan foam was such a perfect cloud of salty goodness that managed to infuse every bite I had. For $12, this is a must for all my 'in-debt' or 'saving-for-a-big-trip' or 'saving-for-a-big-house' friends out there (so essentially everyone). The beet dish was also a delight. It was creative, and the almond sauce was like nothing I have ever tasted before. My one complaint was the potato dish that was given to my 'vegan' friend (she likes to try eating vegan, but she isnt strict). She got roasted potatoes for $12 and they were so lame. So long story short, stick to the menu folks. A lot of people raved about the chickpea fritters/falafel type things, and I cant say I would order them again. They were good, but they had a very smooth consistency in the center which I am not used to, to be honest. I guess I am more traditional in that sense. Otherwise, great service and good vibe. I will be back ! read more

We went to Fable solely based on seeing a few good reviews in Yelp. Just visiting from out of town and it was the S'mores dessert that got us in the door....but then it was the amazing experience that brought us back 2 days later to try brunch. 1. If you have the chance - sit at the bar! This was incredible. It was like sitting at the Chef's table. We got to talk with the Chef and all of the prep cooks. We got to see how everything is put together. Almost like being on the set of a cooking show. 2. The food is beyond good. We tried the smoked duck breast and the gnocchi with onion & pulled pork as our entrees. We also had the Spaghetti & Meatball for the appetizer. Everything was SO well put together. The duck was perfect and just absolutely delicious. The sweetness of the Onion really came out in the gnocchi. The spaghetti and duck meatball appetizer was delicious with an amazing parmesan foam. For brunch we had the Benedicts with Olive Oil Hollandaise; and the Scrambled Eggs: Fable brioche, potato. Also, the Big Brunch Caesar was delicious - and the bacon was possibly the best I've ever had. I almost forgot the dessert that got us in the door in the first place - the deconstructed S'more served in a jar with homemade marshmallow that was charred on the top. It was worth every calorie! 3. The presentation of the food was really nice. It wasn't over the top and too fancy / pretentious...but just presented really well. 4. The staff was so friendly. We had a blast sitting at the bar and talking with everyone. The head chef came out and talked with us...and actually served us our entrees. Overall, we had 2 amazing meals there during our trip to Vancouver. I know I will recommend it to anyone I know that is coming to Vancouver or lives there. I'm so glad that we stumbled upon it...and I guess I have Yelp to thank for it. read more

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First time at the restaurant last night, absolutely great food and service. Love the fresh ingredients and combinations of flavors yet still taste the hint of individual true taste. Would like to go back again and also try breakfast! read more

Fable Kitchen - Canned Tuna, Gnocchi & Squash with pulled pork, Smoked Duck Breast, Sausage wrapped Pork Lion, S'mores, Apple Parfait. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Fable is a five start experience par-exellence! When I first got in I was wondering about my experience but when on our way out through the same door after our meal it was like I didn't want to leave. Everything was amazing. Very friendly crew. Very nice space. Everyone there looked relaxed, confident, and gave us great suggestion from the menu. We were 3 people and 2/babies and they made sure to give us a comfortable table and prepared a high chair before we arrived. Also for such a quality it s very fairly priced. I'll be definitely back and I've been already telling my friends about it. Vancouver needs more fables! read more

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Very impressed with this place. I had the French toast and added a side of sausage. The sausage was very tender and not at all dry or overly fatty. The French toast with Berry compote and pecans was delicious. It truly hit hit the spot. Service was outstanding. My coffee and water were never less than half full. Value was there and I left with a full belly and a smile on my face. read more

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

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

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We were sat right away on a Saturday brunch. Service was good. Food came fast. Had the "best brunch caesar" for $13... wish I stuck with coffee Had the daily feature which was a Sockeye Salmon Cake Benny with Beet Relish- not great for $21. Relish was too sweet. Boyfriend had Pulled Pork Jimmy Cakes which he didn't enjoy very much. I was looking forward to trying this place for awhile but was underwhelmed. I don't think we'll be returning for brunch anytime soon. read more

When you see 600+ votes and and 4.5* rating then you gotta check the place. Interior is nice and the food is very tasty. Portions are good size and the price average. Considering they serve local ingredients and support local business that's another star to that list. Overall I agree with 4.5, so I'll give them 5* rating as well. I hope to be back soon for that tasty pasta with duck meat balls and fried oysters. Keep up the good work. read more

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

Came here on a weekday during the winter holidays for lunch with a group of friends. Place was pretty much empty at 11 so we were able to get a table quickly but it fills up pretty quickly at closer the noon. The ambience was casual and the service was top notch. Our server was attentive, patient, and gave good recommendations on food. Overall the food was on the saltier side. The appetizers and vegetables are small-medium sized and good for sharing. Definitely recommend: - Brussel sprouts: crispy brussel sprouts with a good crunch on the outside. Was not overly oily. Rest of the dishes were on the saltier side but this was seasoned perfectly. Pistachios added a good crunnchhh - king oyster mushrooms: a little heavy on the parmesan side for my personal taste but the mushrooms were very fresh Meh: - Spaghetti & meatball (ducks): Wayyy too salty. The cream pasta sauce is pretty rich with good flavors but the flavors were overshadowed by the salt. The meatball was a slightly overcooked for duck meat and again very salty. I think if they made a few smaller meatballs instead of one large meatball, it may cook more evenly. Drinks: - Caesar was decent, pretty standard Overall, a good experience and would go back again to try their brunch menu but beware of the salty dishes! read more

A medley of subtle flavors that delight the palette i like the creativity that they put in crafting the dishes. From the first bite til the last spoonful I always felt satisfied with what I was eating. Highlights were the halibut jaw (we got 3 orders) with the lettuce,kimchi,onion wrap - the fish was so tender and the skin so crispy - delicious! And the 72 hour sous vide beef rump seared quickly in duckfat - yummy! read more

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Fable is a solid dining option, but the dishes pale in comparison to other farm to table options, such as farmer's apprentice, forage, and oakwood bistro Spinach Eggs Benedict: I wasn't a fan of the overly tangy hollandaise sauce, so this dish was a miss for me. Cavatelli with mushrooms: The flavors were good, but the portion was very small for $23. I wouldn't mind paying for quality pasta, but the dish didn't justify the price tag. We also opted to add pork belly for $5, but the kitchen forgot to add the meat initially, and then they brought the pork belly over separately on a different plate. The pork belly didn't add to the dish at all. read more

This place was a delightful surprise. The menu is not extensive, but everyone in our group of 4 seemed happy with their dish. I had the grilled cheese with pulled pork and it was delicious but really messy. Just dripped grease everywhere. It could have been more thoroughly toasted (bread was barely tan, and only in some places), but it was very satisfying. The crispy potato skins were so crispy that they were almost burned. Just right by me. My husband got the pasta with chorizo and it was amazingly good. I would have been happy with it, and I usually hate getting just a bowl of pasta because so many end up boring. This was not, and it was delicious. The Parmesan foam sounded froofy but was just perfect mixed in. All in all, I would recommend this place. It's very cute and even the kind of boring sounding stuff was yummy. read more

I went here for a weekday dinner with a bunch of friends. We ordered a plate of Charcuterie (special of the day for $20ish) and their signature Spaghetti and Meatball ($11) while I ordered the Gnocchi and Squash with Pulled Pork ($21 + $5). Their Charcuterie was decent but nothing special, I would just skip this if I come here again. Their signature spaghetti and meatball is really unique and delicious though, the best dish of the night for me. It was not served in tomato sauce but instead in cream-based, tangy sauce. The meatball itself was made of duck meat and was very tender and juicy. As for my Gnocchi and Squash, while the gnocchi was one of the best I ate, very pillowy, there was way too much gnocchi for me and not enough pulled pork. The service was fast, friendly and efficient as expected from a place like this. read more

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

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Got the scrambled eggs here and they are AMAZING!!!! The food is extremely rich and full of flavour --thus the smaller portions are appropriate. I got great service and the restaurant was clean. Note that they don't let people in unless the entire party is there (even if the restaurant is empty). I will definitely be back! read more

Fable Kitchen - Scrambled eggs in the mason jar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A solid 3.5 stars. We came here for my sweetie's birthday. Fable is a farm to table restaurant that caters to a more yuppy crowd. The place was very busy, would highly recommend making resos ahead of time. We called one week in advance and let them know that it was for a birthday occasion. We started off with the duck basket appetizer and had the ling cod and smoked duck breast as entrees. Duck basket appetizer consists of many random parts of the duck that many people may not typically eat, such as the gizzards, neck and wings. The sauce tasted A LOT like sweet and sour pork. It was good, but not exactly what we were expecting Ling cod was cooked well with a delicate fluffy texture, and the accompanying veggies were delicious. Smoked duck breast was very good. The presentation and taste was appealing. But the amount of sauce was a bit overwhelming. Overall, we enjoyed the food but the service was average, likely due to the filled capacity of the restaurant. read more

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Claude, our server gets the tap first because he made us welcome and the service exemplary before we even tasted the food Dinner on the other hand, was so delicate and delicious that we just about forgot everything else It's our third time to Fable and it keeps getting finer From appy to dessert, their ever changing menu has many seasonal highlights read more

We visited on a stormy Sunday. We were one of two parties in the restaurant. The servers were very friendly and tried to fill our coffee the entire time. The restaurant was nicely decorated. Food was great! The best French toast I have ever had and Benedicts were delicious too. The price was reasonable for weekend brunches. read more

Came to this famous Vancouver eatery for my dad's birthday tonight and we were extremely pleased with both the food and the entire experience. As a family of four, we started with some appetizers, the first being the canned tuna which really exceeded my expectations. I actually hate canned tuna but after mashing up the little jar of deliciousness (that i have no idea what it contains) and spread on some light toasts, it was refreshing and tasty! Also, the spaghetti and meatball featured a nice and meaty ball with some perfectly al dente pasta with a creamy and cheesy sauce. Last, we tried their feature which was pork croquettes which were nicely fried and tasty. It also came with some salad greens featuring their nod to local and in season. For our entrees, I ordered the potato gnocchi with brown butter onion and added pulled pork. Oh my goodness this dish was heavy, decadent and absolutely scrumptious. The sauce was perfectly flavoured with a savoury component that made you going back for more. The gnocchi itself was pillowy soft and the pulled pork was tender and quite a good portion! I also got a taste of the duck breast dish that my mom ordered and the best part was definitely the peas it was sitting upon. They were extremely fresh and sweet in a way that canned peas never are and the duck itself was very nicely cooked. My dad really enjoyed his pork and scallop dish as well saying the clams were very fresh and the sauce decadent but tasty. Finally, my brother got the butchers cut of behind the cow's leg (sorry i forgot the name) that was cooked for 48 hours making the once lean meat very tender. His dish also came with many greens and nicely fried up potatoes. Overall, the meal was extremely delicious. We loved all the things we ordered and though that the sauces and sides really made the meal amazing. The prices are also reasonable for the food we got and the dishes were very well portioned to keep us full. Would recommend! :) read more

I came here for a surprise birthday dinner and fell in love with the food. Reservations are recommended. Staff attentive and friendly. One of my favorites in Vancouver. A must try if you haven't read more

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Happy to say my 200th review is 5*'s! Service was impeccable; accommodating, thorough, engaging , willing to spend time describing items, and just so sweet, friendly and on the ball. Canned tuna; did not sound appealing to us but came highly recommended by friends and was delicious. The key is to mix it up really well, then top on the toasts provided.... Reminiscent of tuna sashimi (but cooked, but not hard like the canned tuna you're thinking of), smooth, silky, fresh. Just try it! Pepper jam with the steak was scrumptious, the large perfectly cooked portion of kale with the trout was very good, scallops and bacon was also great (personal preference did not care for the cauliflower velouté). Desserts are truly high calibre, well thought out, perfectly executed and fresh.... Really, really good. We found the wine list was not extensive but well thought out with a fair mix of expensive and reasonable wines. Thanks Jody B. for your review, it really did eliminate my scrolling time! :) read more

Went there early and it wasn't too busy. Had the canned tuna and it was only ok. Everyone said it was so awesome but I didn't think too much of it. Had a duck breast dish which was delish. The steak meal was average. Ok prices. Not crazy expensive but not cheap either. read more

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Another one I can check off the bookmark list!! I've had Fable in my bookmark for a long time. I wanted to come here for a special occasion, so we decided to come for my husbands birthday. I made reservation early on a Sunday night. We arrived at 5pm when the restaurant opened for dinner. The inside of the restaurant is a lot smaller than I thought but super cool. Open kitchen, some local art, and cozy atmosphere. when we arrived we were greeted by couple of hostess greeted my husband a happy birthday (nice touch, I mentioned it on the reservation). We were seated, the restaurant had several tables already occupied, I generally like to come for early dinners, not long after this place was packed. Our server came by asked if we had eaten here before, we said no first time. He recommended some appys and it was similar to what I was going to choose anyway ( recommended by other yelpers ) I also looked at the menu before coming. 1) Chickpea fitters: pickled red onions, shoots and curry mayo. I've been dreaming of these yummy goodness since I had them last. So good. Like a very good falafel on steroids! That curry mayo gives it that tangy touch. 2) Canned Tuna : umm "the best canned tuna" they were not laying. Where do I begin. Its yummy albacore tuna layered with potatoes and comes with toasted crostini. The tuna comes in a mason jar (genius!! who doesn't love that) you get to mash it all up before getting to enjoy this yummy starter, so good! Mains... I knew before coming here I was going to get the duck breast, and so I did. It came with duck confit croquette, red cabbage, cranberries with some type of hollandaise sauce served on a skillet. Very well presented. The duck was cooked perfectly and very filling. Both of our mains were generous portions, we did not leave hungry. My husband had the Gnocchi and Onions with pulled pork. We switched plates to try each others food. The gnocchi was nice the sauce was great I thought it was better without the pulled pork, just two different taste didn't work together for me. The pulled pork was good on its own. Service was great, our glasses were never empty. It was a great experience! I cant wait to come back and try out the brunch menu. read more

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Great spot, cosy atmosphere but a bit pricy for what you've got.

My husband and I showed up here to have a later night dinner on a Friday night. The hostess and manager were amazing - very nice and promptly seated us. Our server was knowledgable and very friendly. We ordered a Negroni (my husband - he said it was the best negroni he has ever had - which is amazing as we just got back from Italy) and a Caesar (myself - LOVE the Walters Caesar mix - 1000x better than Clamato and no MSG). We also ordered the Tempranillo to have with dinner and at $9 a glass we thought this was very reasonable, and a tasty wine (gotta love Spanish wines!). I am actually very happy that they don't just have BC wines on their menu - it can be so limiting for people who like good wines. We ordered the Gnocci with pea puree and pork belly, and the tagliatelle with mushroom ragu as we decided we were going to indulge in some pasta. We also are huge fans of top chef and remember the episode Trevor got voted off on was for his mushroom ragu.. so we thought we would give him a change to redeem himself :) The only flaw with the menu in my opinion was this dish - Don't order the "tagliatelle" if you are expecting real pasta.. its rutabaga pasta. Yes. Pasta made from the vegetable. While I definitely appreciate that they have an option for vegans, vegetarians, and paleo/gluten free, they should have obviously marked that on the menu! Even with a GF or V sign.. or maybe a ** with an "ask your server for details" - something! They had tagliatelle in quotes, but nothing else and to be honest, neither of us noticed the quotes. When the pasta came the Gnocci was outstanding.. probably one of the best either of us have had (even having been to Italy recently). The way that their chef Trevor has combined west coast flavours like peas with local pork belly was truly delicious, and light. The tagliatelle was surprising as it looked like uncooked rice noodles (I hadn't yet realized it was rutabaga noodles). We both tasted the noodles and it wasn't good at all.. it was cold, and there wasn't enough sauce. So I asked the server for the menu again to look and see if I had missed something. Nope.. just quotes around the Tagliatelle. I brought it to his attention when he asked how the food was tasting and he replied "you should have asked!" My husband and I looked at each other perplexed.. don't you think YOU should have told us? Anyways, we returned the dish because to be honest, if it had been delicious, I would have kept it! But it wasn't. We got the scallops and pork belly as a replacement and it was so delicious. Exceeded our expectations. The whole experience was good.. except that one flaw. But we definitely will be going back as it was super tasty and the server was great. Just a warning to anyone else wanting Tagliatelle made with real pasta! lol you have been warned... read more

Always a good time at Fable. The blacklight martini and the amaretto sour are favorites of mine, as well as their fresh daily pasta, it's all excellent! The s'mores desert is DIVINE. 5/5 read more

Fable Kitchen - Fresh handmade pasta with mushrooms and chunks of super savory melt in your mouth pork EXCELLENT - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Headed over to Fable on a Saturday morning for brunch with some friends from out of town. I expected it to be Portlandia-esque with a lineup out the door right when it opened. To my surprise, we didn't wait long at all. Even more surprising, we weren't turned away when we said only 2 of a party of 4 were present. We were seated right away. The decor looked relatively the same as the old Refuel but it was nice before, and still is. The menu looked VERY appetizing. It's not so big that the indecisive being in all of us would circle round and round before settling on something, and not so small that you are only presented with 5 different ways to eat an egg for brunch. Everyone at our table ordered something different. The special of the day was a smoked salmon benny. Being farm to table, we figured the salmon would be pretty fresh. I had the omelette (which came topped with mushroom and REAL bacon bits) with a side of salad (interesting brunch menu item), and a brick of rosti. I also ordered a side of sausage mainly because I was interested in trying their tomato jam. The omelette was perfect. It wasn't runny and was so fluffy. The mushrooms were very sweet and of course the bacon was the icing on the cake. I would have liked to have the mushrooms and bacon inside the omelette but this was also good. It also could have used some gooey cheddar goodness. The side sausage was also amazing. I half expected a traditional sausage. What I didn't expect (and what I got) was a handmade sausage patty with tomato jam. The jam was a great twist on regular ketchup. It was sweet and the texture was tomato bits which was a welcome change from the squirt bottle Heinz. The overall serving size was great value for money. Considering the other brunch options in the neighbourhood, along with the premium usually charged for local organic fare, this was great value for very high quality food. I'd definitely come back and try a benny or come back to sample their dinner menu. read more

Fable Kitchen - Omelette w/mushrooms & bacon, side salad, rosti, and toast - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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