Attentive service. Delicious food. Fair prices. Chill vibe. A new favorite restaurant. My boyfriend and I went for dinner with out a reservation and waited about 5 minutes before they were able to accommodate us on a Saturday night. Neither of us had been and had no idea that it was a farm to table dining concept and that it had great support and enthusiasm from the staff. for dinner we had some local BC oysters to start that were served with unique sided of a grapefruit citrus garnish and horseradish and they were refreshing and great. For our entrées he ordered the steak and I had the Duck. Both were super tasty, the steak had a really wonderful pepper flavor and the Duck was perfectly paired with some sweet cabbage. So satisfied with our meal, we didn't order dessert and just finished off our wine instead. We were so impressed by everything we are already talking about going back to try Brunch and Lunch soon. When we do i'll be sure to write a follow up review. read more

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

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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

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 here with a party of 4 as a recommendation room a friend. The restaurant was extremely busy for a Monday night; luckily we had a reservation (recommended by). The food itself was delicious. Amongst us, we had the elk tartar, canned tuna, flank steaks, pasta of the day, gnocchi and dessert. The only disappointment was the size of the cocktails, as they seemed much smaller than other restaurants. The service was exceptional and the prices were reasonable. I'd definitely recommend trying this restaurant and would come back. read more

Popular for brunch - advisable to arrive early. Not a family restaurant, but family friendly - crayons and toys are available. read more

My friend and I saw the high ratings, and just have to give this restaurant a try. It definitely lived up to its ratings. Right from the start, the restaurant is very beautifully decorated, and the servers were very nice and attentive. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything was "farm-to-table", and I could really taste the freshness of the ingredients. On top of the taste, the presentation was excellent, and everything was carefully plated. I ordered the mushroom polenta (very tempted to order the breakfast served in a mason jar, just because it was so beautiful to look at, but I'm such a huge fan of polenta!) The polenta was very creamy, with an almost soup-like texture. It was very rich and delicious, and they weren't stingy with the mushroom at all. The poached eggs in the middle really completed the meal. Excellent eatery with very high quality food! Thank you! read more

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

Food was really creative and interesting. A lot of nice surprises throughout the meal. Service was very friendly and trying it's best to get our food on time despite the rush. I'd have gave 5 stars if not for the delay between plates and the sudden table cleaning. We were still trying to find out what was in the carotte purée. read more

(Thank you Michael L, we "stopped and went no further" lol...) EPIC MIND-BLOWING dinner we have ever had. Steak Fritte and gnocchi (with pork belly) for main and chickpea fritters for appie. The food was so good, that it took over our conversation for the entire evening! Don't let the $12 sticker shock on the Caesar fool you... I would almost classify it as an appetizer (candied pork belly on a stick, with a unique gazpacho base) The staff have a remarkable peaceful "Ora" ... makes you think that there may be something to all the yoga, organic, non-gmo lifestyle! I wish I had room to order more items from their menu... maybe next time. read more

Fable Kitchen - Steak fritte... Amazing! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Great food and AMAZING service! Had the fried chickpeas as a starter and they were delicious! Want to go back just to eat them again. My main was the steak and it was good but not exceptional. For dessert we had the s'mores which come with homemade marshmallows! By far the best marshmallows I have ever tired!! Cant wait to eat here again. read more

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Delicious farm to table dining. Great service, lovely space, good food. We got the (in order of how much we liked them) chickpea fritters, roasted BC king oyster mushrooms, benny of the day (bacon), and pasta of the day. Bonus was that we got the table closest to the kitchen, so we could see the end stages of some of the food being prepared, so that was fun too. Would definitely recommend if you're in the Kitsilano area! read more

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I've tried every eggs benny at all the breakfast hotspots, and I have to say their fried chicken benny has to be one of the most unique/tasty dish! The combination of the sweet ginger + holandaise+ scone+ fried chicken left my tastebuds dancing in glee! The service was decent and she checked on us every 5-10 min. Busy so make sure you come early! 5$ discount if you get the glance pay app! read more

Fable Kitchen - Fried Chicken Eggs Benny - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Amazing teamwork for hospitality & gourmet! First time visiting without reservation but got warm welcome & fast seating when full house packed ! Succulent smoky duck breast & tender octopus salad satisfied my appetite!!!! Great job Paul & Edwin for your excellent service tonight!! read more

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Went in with some high expectations but unfortunately, aside from the cornbread, the meal was rather bland and lacking. I ordered the BC salmon and my friend got the duck. Each were lightly seasoned and didn't bring out the flavors that I love so dear in my favorite fish. The cabbage was the highlight accent on my dish but aside from that I don't understand what the hype was about.... I got the gnocchi to go and that was much better. I felt like it was drowned with too much flavor but at least it had some. If I were you I'd spend your time elsewhere. read more

Wonderful experience! Never sat in front of an open kitchen at a restaurant. Seeing my food being prepared and plated was entertaining. I ordered the pulled pork Johnny cakes. It was delicious! Super friendly staff!! I got to try their new menu item (brunch salad) with the compliments of the chef. He was soooo nice and funny! The salad had falafel with a curry dressing. Very unique and tasty! read more

Fable Kitchen - ***NEW ITEM*** BRUNCH SALAD - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The food and service here were pretty good. A bit expensive because of the "farm to table" aspect (organic, ethically raised, local), but it was to be expected. Some people have left reviews that the portion sizes were small...they were small but I expected that for this level of dining. I enjoyed the cornbread, an appetizer and a main course and was too full for dessert. There really wasn't much that was particularly memorable about the food - it was good but not great - which is the reason I can't give it more than 3 stars. I do remember that the drinks sounded really unique (and not loaded with mixes or syrups which is important to me), but they weren't as strong as I would have liked. I did appreciate that although they were out of cranberry juice for the drink I ordered, they suggested I get it with local blueberry juice instead. That was nice rather than them saying the drink was altogether unavailable. I also ordered wine with my main course, and the waitress told me that my choice was not suited to the meal I had ordered and suggested a few others to try. I trusted her opinion and tried one of her suggestions but unfortunately it wasn't to my taste. I'm the type of person that is embarrassed that I don't know much about wine so I was too shy to ask for something else (totally on me, not the waitress). I did appreciate her efforts to help me out with a pairing though. The location is great and food decent so I'll likely be back! read more

We were very excited to come here for breakfast, lunch OR dinner, it just looked so great. We opted for dinner. The dining room was busy, noisy, and cramped. This was a Tuesday evening, around 6:30. Oh well, it's popular. Drinks were good. The house focaccia with roasted black pepper butter was a standout. We each ordered an appetizer and an entree - big mistake. More on that later. First courses were the beet and burrata, and the octopus. I guess we weren't expecting both of these to be overly salad-y, but they were, and they were pretty big. Like dinner salads. Loads of greens. Both were very tasty. Then came the mains, the pea "gnocchi" with "bacon" for my wife, and the scallop and "pork belly" for me. "Gnocchi" is in quotes because these aren't gnocchi - they're more like big British dumplings. Bacon and pork belly are in quotes because they were the same thing in each dish - same exact thing, as far as we could tell. This wasn't a problem for us - we love big chunks of fried pork belly / bacon - it was just weird that they called it two different things. Maybe one was smoked and the other wasn't, but if so, the smoking didn't work. Both of the mains were also loaded with greens. Heavy, crisp, lightly cooked garden greens like kale, mustard greens, etc. They were delicious, but man, oh man - someone should warn people that they might be good with just a first or a second course, or maybe two firsts and an entree to share. It was serious greens overload. Normally I'm begging to find good greens while traveling - they are definitely here, just know that they're in large quantity. Service wasn't spectacular - a little rushed, but it was busy. I'd try this place again, but maybe for breakfast instead. read more

Wow, this is one of the better meals I've had all year. Two of us ordered chick pea fritters, octopus salad, mushrooms, "P" gnocchi, and duck. Plus goat cheese cheesecake for dessert. Everything was so delicious. Highly recommended to go! read more

Perhaps three years ago and friend and I went to Fable to try their highly regarded burger for lunch. We were not disappointed; the organic local beef was freshly ground in-house which meant it could be cooked to order. This is a rarity! I ordered mine cooked medium, and my friend had hers medium-rare. We were both very happy as the patties were nicely browned on the outside, mine was pink in the middle, and hers was a pinkish-red. Moist and juicy three-napkin perfection! I went again yesterday with the same friend and we were both hoping to repeat the experience. We were both disappointed to find that Fable no longer grinds their beef in-house, so they are required to cook the beef until it's well done. As most burger places serve their patties well done, I thought it was a safe bet that Fable's burger should be at least as juicy and flavourful as their competition. Not so! They were both fairly shrunken and dry, mine worse than hers. Also, like the first time, I asked if there were any other options than the regular bun. I had mine wrapped in lettuce then, but this time I was told it was not an option. I didn't think it was an unusual or difficult request, but I guess they didn't have any whole-leaf lettuce on hand to do a wrap. I ordered it just on the plate with salad on the side. I didn't ask for them to leave off any of the condiments, but for some reason they chose to leave off the sauce which is normally spread on the bun. So not only was my burger dry internally, but it was externally as well. I would have sent it back but I was very hungry and didn't want to wait. Perhaps if I'd given them another chance, the second attempt would have been better. I suppose I'll never know. read more

Oh gosh. Best meal of our girls' weekend in Vancouver. Absolutely delicious! The restaurant itself is lively, warm, and welcoming-- not stuffy or too fancy. Definitely looks like a restaurant that would be about "farm to table" cuisine. :) Our server was very friendly and helpful when it came to choosing the right amount of food and arranging which dish came out first. We ordered the zucchini tagliatelle and the cornbread (with maple butter) for our appetizers. That zucchini tagliatelle. I will be dreaming about it. Light and so, so yummy. The cornbread was just okay, but that maple butter took it over the top. We started eating that stuff by itself. Delicious! We then got the onion gnocchi and the lamb tagliatelle (the special of the night) for our entrees to share. That onion gnocchi. Amazing. So soft and fluffy and flavorful. The lamb tagliatelle was also delicious, although a bit game-y. I usually prefer veggies dishes, so the other two took the cake for me. It's a toss-up between the zucchini and the gnocchi as to which was my favorite dish of the night. Really wish we had tried dessert! Maybe next time? :) Fable, please come to Dallas, TX, USA! read more

Very cool vibe, great staff. We walked in less than an hour from closing on a slow night but they were happy to take care of us. The lingcod was outstanding as was the braised short rib, and the gnocchi was really a home run. Added bonus of being able to order a growler of beer for the staff (as stated on a sign in the bathroom)...unique and very cool way to say thank you for a stellar meal. read more

This turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Our initial yelp find had us in a long line so 2 of us stayed and 2 went to check out another option. No wait and farm to table....done deal. The service was very friendly and the server provided suggestions. Had my first Ceasar (Canadian form of Bloody Mary...loved the seasonings and flavor). The food we ordered made each person eager to share a piece of their meal ... and each taste supported another reason to come back another time. 1) pork shoulder Bennie....cornbread was the base, the hollaindaise amazing, the pork moist and flavorful, it had some barbeque sauce which I was hesitant about but it worked! 2) Wes's meatball skillet reminded me of the meatball shop in NY....meatballs moist and tasty with the Italian flavors in the sauce as an added bonus. 3) our sweet tooth son had his French toast which was enjoyed by all...no syrup needed. 4) Johnny cakes was similar to mine except my daughter's pancakes had a cornmeal base...it was oh so moist and had the softness of a pancake. There was that tasty shredded pork on top..yum yum. Would we come back? A definite yup yup. read more

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DELICIOUS! yummy food that is still Close to home. Has an option for everyone from duck to steak to chicken. The canned tuna is clever and yummy. I recommend the duck breast! Absolutely scrumptious read more

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I keep coming back here for brunch. And if you have a chance go to their boozy brunch on the last Sunday of every month! Half price cocktails like orange or grapefruit mimosas. Make sure to make a reservation as there can be quite a wait sometimes for brunch on weekends. I always come back for the fable stew. Great for the usual rainy or cold mornings in Vancouver. It's more of like a soup with lardons, mushrooms and kale topped with eggs and a slice of toast. Also can't go wrong with the eggs Benedict. The olive oil hollandaise sauce is amazing. But this visit was during boozy brunch so they had some items not on the regular menu. Worth mentioning from that menu was the polenta with mushrooms and poached eggs topped with pickled jalapeños. Very creamy and flavourful, the pickled jalapeños were a great touch. Service there is always very friendly and attentive. read more

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

From the moment we entered we had some concerns. The host was far too busy to greet us. She used a cloth with disinfectant for the table and chairs and then through the cloth into the same bucket to be reused. Staff was not particularly well groomed. Both prep chefs/soups chefs behind the glass were not wearing hats Nor hair nets. The food took too long to arrive and everyone else in the restaurant had been served. Our side salads were way over salted, Croque Royal was very greasy and the cheese used was very bland. Pulled pork sandwich was mediocre as was the brioche bread. read more

A friend and I stopped by on a Thursday afternoon. Had heard good things, and being a general fan of the Kits area I decided to finally check it out. The concept of Fable is great - farm to table. No worrying about sketchy veggie distributors and knowing exactly where your food is from. We were sat immediately and greeted warmly by our waiter who explained the menu and seemed genuinely interested in how we were doing that day, asking about our studies and what we enjoyed doing in our free time. A great alternative to the usual server to customer small talk - made our experience feel really... genuine. I ordered the pasta of the day (Mealshare! I always try to order it when I see a restaurant has it, and they did so they get an automatic star for that.) It was a pesto tagliatelle with turkey chorizo. The flavours mixed together so well!! Delicious. My friend got the grilled cheese. My pasta was great, but her sandwich was truly something else. I only had a bite, but I'd say it was probably the best grilled cheese I have ever had. That onion jam though. Wow. Definitely check this place out if you're in the mood for some comfort food. read more

Good food, uneven service, interesting wine menu, lovey atmosphere. A neighbourhood find if you happen on the right time for decent service, otherwise servers tend to be distracted and not very attentive. Kitchen is solid, but not mindblowing: pleasant B to B-minus place to meet for drinks and light food. read more

Most fun I've had at a restaurant since Agrikol. Tried the fritters, duck meatball with mushroom jus, canned tuna (not what you're expecting), roasted beets, pasta of the day (with pork belly, of course), smoked duck (the highlight), lemon meringue, and the goat cheese cheesecake. All ranged from very good to truly exceptional. Cocktail was solid, staff were helpful and courteous, and the atmosphere was just right for my sensibilities. Highly recommend. read more

The oyster appetizer we had last night was impressive, I'm not a oyster fan but I will definitely try them there again. Service there is worth to pay for it. The only thing thats not perfect is they don't have too much wine collection. read more

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Probably I expected too much. I made a reservation a week earlier for 3 people and then I got a small little table that is used for only 2 people normally ( I looked around the restaurant and all the same tables that we got were using for only 2 people ..at that time). Plus, the server for our table, he didn't try to catch up with us. He just popped up and asked what we want and when we tried to order menu, he really wanted to go away somewhere else. He asked ' Are you ready to order now?' and then I said Yes. I said in my first language to my bf and bf's father, who wants to order first?. It took few seconds.. literally few seconds. But the server, he said, if you are not ready then I will come by later.... What....?! it was only a few second... I've never had this experience in any other restaurants. You can wait at least 5 ~10 seconds..... After we order items, we planned to order other items so try to keep one menu but the server, he was FORCED to take back our all menus.(He just grabbed and took those while he looked to another place which I don't know where) I did not have any time to say a word. I felt he was really rude. Besides him, other servers who tried to bring us food and bills were so kind and nice. I don't know why he was so rush. He is a server to many other people but to me, he was THE SERVER for our table. He needs to remind of that. To me, he was the only way to get service to my lunch and it was not good, pretty bad. That time was my first greeting to my bf's father... I expected good food and good atmosphere. That is why I picked Fable after searching all the reviews, scores, and menu items. But food tasted not good. I mean... not tasty at all. Ling cod tasted fishy like the fish is not fresh. So the other seasonings and the sauce were not impressed because of the fishy smell. Egg Benedict... was too pricey compared to the quality. The English muffin for egg benedict was too chewy and ....flat(?) so when I try to cut with my knife, the muffin part was really hard to cut. But the steak sandwich was pretty good. I like the sauce a lot. The Canned tuna that people recommended was not what I expected. If the tastes were great, I would not think about the price. But when we got the bill... I felt like scammed because the price was pretty high for lunch and for that quality... really... This is my first time to Fable.... But I am pretty sure that I won't come back in near future(maybe little further future..). I always recommend awesome restaurants I visited for my friends and they trust my pick all the time. I will warn to my friends about service and food. Maybe my expectation was too high ..... read more

One of the best lunch spot in West 4th area. I like the idea of from farm to table; and you can certainly tell the freshness of the ingredients. We tried their Benny of the day (with pulled pork); and their cream of mushroom soup. The Benny was done nicely; the pulled pork was moist and packed with favour. Most important of all, the hash brown was unexpectedly good. It is seriously the best hash brown I ever had. The mushroom soup was great as well. Overall, we had a great lunch with great services. Totally recommended to give it a try if you are in the neighbourhood. read more

STOP! Stop scrolling through reviews. Stop flipping through tips and highlights. Give me your full attention for 10 seconds folks. Even if you don't read the rest of the review, take this tidbit to heart and carry on: Lemon Meringue Parfait. Order it. This dessert is my spirit animal. A mythically fabulous concoction of fantastic feasting. It is the Unicorn of desserts. And it's f&*king fantastic. Now not many dishes make me cuss. But this combination of meringue, tarragon icecream and lemon goodness was one of those desserts that is so good, you realize half way through you've been unintentionally making some fairly inappropriate sounds whilst eating. I would like a giant version of this, so I could Diva Von Tease the heck out of it. Giant martini glass be damned. And I dare say, this little number just hopped into my top spot on desserts in the city. Yes, even beating out Pidgin's fried chocolate fabulousness and the Acorn's dark chocolate cherry ganache. It's really, really good. Just order it. .... ok, you may continue on. But if you're sticking around, this is what else went down at dinner: Starters: Chickpea fritters - was expecting "fries". Maybe i've been spending too much time at Storm Crow. But I was pleasantly surprised by these hearty little balls (snicker). It's nice that they have full chickpeas and the garnishes are great. Nice portion size. Would recommend. Oysters - so long as they are fresh and shucked properly, can you really f'up an oyster? Either way, these were lovely. Spagetti & Meat Balls - so there's not multiple balls. It's one ball. But it's a good ball. I'm not sure if i'd order this again as a starter. It's a pretty hefty portion for a first course and quite heavy. Pasta cooked well. Duck ball was tasty. Not mind-blowingly so, but i'd order it again. Mains: Salmon - except they were sold out of the salmon so we subbed for halibut with all the salmon sides (dining with a veggie). The cassoulet was the stand out on this dish BY FAR. Light and earthy dish all around. Would order again when looking for a lighter dinner. Gnocchi - with peas, pesto, pea puree, pea shoots & mushrooms. I would actually pass on this one next time. But I think I ruined it for myself by declaring my love for Acorn's Gnocchi immediately before it hit the table. Tasty, but there were better things in the mix. Those mushrooms however? Mmmmm Drinks: Oaken Gin Old Fashioned - order it. Lavender Spritzer - pass. I have to stop ordering girly drinks. Just not a lot of interesting going on with this one. Would be nice for brunch. Of everything we had tonight, the cocktails were the only thing slightly lacking. Besides the old fashioned, nothing much else jumped out at me. And give a girl a scotch cocktail would ya? Desserts: Lemon Meringue Parfait - I'm in love. Gorgonzola Cheesecake - close second. Rich but not too heavy. Super fresh berries. Blueberry Lavender Tart - for those seeking a more traditional dessert. Not my favourite, but would be nice with tea. Didn't get much lavender off this one though. Sweet Bites - we had chocolate macarons. They were pretty tasty. But there are SO many people doing macarons now, it's hard to stand out. Safe bet. Lemon Meringue Parfait - I'm so in love i'm mentioning it again. Service: Ninja status. Overall: Get this lady a strong, balanced scotch based cocktail and you'll never be rid of me. Total fan. read more

What is Fable? More than a short story, that's for sure! During its first week of operation, we arrived at Trevor Bird's kitchen with some friends in hopes to catch a late dinner. Even with a single-sheeted menu, it was difficult to commit to one dish because we couldn't decide what to order. For a small menu, they seem to cover their bases pretty well, and with reasonable prices. While waiting for the rest of our party to arrive, we ordered a few appetizers. We began with an order of spaghetti and duck meat ball ($11), canned tuna ($12), and the ubiquitous spot prawn ($12).They advised us that their menu may change slightly, so when our server informed us there is a 5 course tasting menu option ($45), we jumped at the opportunity to sample their creations. It was the best decision ever that Thursday night, aside from choosing to go to the place itself. I don't think I've had a duck meat ball before, and my first time was amazing! It was served on a bed of tagliatelle, topped off with Parmesan foam. Yes, foamy cheese - picture whipped cream coming out of a can, and that's exactly what we got. Except it was cheese, and we were impressed! But if that wasn't enough to blow your socks off, then the canned tuna will do the job. This creative dish was served in a short canning jar, where the bottom layer of softly cooked potatoes and traces of tomatoes hold the flaky tuna. Before serving, they give you a mini spoon with sea salt, and you'd mix everything up so you can slather it the toasted bread it came with. Best canned tuna ever! With spot prawn season in full swing, you can bet that every chef in town is whipping up their recipe for serving these yummy creatures. The raw and crispy spot prawns were sweet, yet the tanginess of the pickled fennel made it more refreshing. I would highly recommend the five course tasting menu if you want to sample a little of everything. We got different appies from what we already ordered, so we got the sample sawmill bay oyster, and chickpea fritters. These were amazing as they were perfectly cooked, and the hint of curry added a little kick in that mouthful. The first entree we received was the ling cod and chorizo. It replaced halibut that night, but I didn't mind as cod is a favorite of mine. This was a nice dish, but the best dish of the night was coming next. There in front of us was duck breast, sharing the plate with a nice big scallion perogy and fiddleheads. The meat was super tender, and the duck skin was cooked to crunchy perfection. It tasted sweet, so I think they must have brushed it with a thin layer of honey or some kind of syrup. Dessert was lemon pot de crème, and that was good palate cleanser. The service was good considering they had just been open for a week. I really hope this place does well. They just got their gift certificates, so it would be a great gift for your foodie friends, or anyone looking for good food. read more

Fable Kitchen - Duck breast with scallion perogy, fiddleheads and cauliflower at Fable - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

One of those places I know I need to come back to! Abby S and I had a lunch meeting here, and I can't wait to come back just for funsies! The staff were super friendly and seated us quickly, letting us know the specials right off the bat (and repeating the for us a few times too. I had their breakfast sandwich, which had tomato jam (WHAT EVEN IS THIS AND HOW CAN I CONSUME MORE), black pepper jam (see previous parentheses), egg, and a housemade sausage patty. The sausage was a tiny bit pinker than I usually like so my hypochondriac side may have freaked out a little (needlessly, I was fine, other than being SUPER FULL). The potato hash brown type this was STUPID good - I want eight hundred more of them! It's served with some kind of delicious chive cream and I am seriously craving it right now. The salad was also brilliant - well dressed and not just a heap of boring leaves - there was STUFF in it! Great atmosphere, great staff, terrific food. Can't wait to return! read more

No need to go any further. Just go. Seriously, stop reading, and get there already. Why are you still here? Fine... Prices: For gourmet food? It's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Service: As good as Bill Murray's funny. Food: You know the best day in your life? You can multiply that by infinity, and add one. You can seriously order any main dish, and you'll be a happy camper. Seriously, I can't say enough good things. It's like hot sex in your mouth. Recommendations: You must order the Lemon Meringue Parfait, or you're an asshole. read more

One sunny day in the city, a husband said to his wife, let's go out for a nice breakfast. So nice, we'll call it brunch. They had heard of a place called Fable in the enchanted village of Kitsilano. Fable was known for its mystical ways with the local bounty of the land, so they traversed the city to reach its door. The first thing they noticed was the kitchen, as it is not hidden away, but right up at the front, where everyone can see the chefs working their magic. Here too was a tall shelf filled with mason jars containing preserves and jams. Beyond the door was the dining room, filled with happy-looking people dressed in the local costumes of fleece and flannel and curiously large glasses. And lo and behold, a table for two awaited. Because it is taboo to both order the same thing at a restaurant, the husband chose the french toast and the wife, scrambled eggs with wilted spinach and bacon. The french toast had blueberries and syrup, and when he offered her a bite, she said it tasted like a muffin and a pancake had lived happily ever after. She scooped up the fluffy eggs and their Parmesan foam topping from the wee mason jar it was served in, saving a bit of brioche to soak up the juices - that which she did not slather with the wild blueberry-bay leaf jam. The server smiled indulgently as she brought around frequent coffee refills, and with the check, complimentary fresh house-made cookies with white chocolate and raisins. They were very, very full and walked very, very slowly, admiring the delights of the village, such as the community gardens just a block away, and remembering the warmth of Fable and all who worked there. If there is a lesson here, it is eat well and be happy. read more

TL;DR: Get the Duck Breast, the Risotto and the Chickpea Fritters This place was recommended to me by a server at Heirloom. He told me he helped conceptualize Acorn, Heirloom and Fable (from the Farm to the Table) and that it was a MUST try. So I gathered a bunch of my girlfriends and we gave it a try. I've been back twice since. Of course before going, I looked it up on yelp to see what type of reviews they were getting and I was impressed. The duck seemed to be the star here and having never had it before that's what I got. Since there was a few of us around the table we ordered many items and shared. My thoughts: 1. Chickpea Fritters: Amazing and well dressed. I just wish there was more on the plate. 2. Canned Tuna: Perfect size, not the best for sharing because you'll want to lick it out of the jar 3. Beet salad: nothing to write home about 4. Pumpkin Risotto: Creamy, flavorful, generous portion 5. Duck Breast: Like I said, it was my first time eating duck, and now, thanks to Fable, I am hooked. It was both crispy and tender and it just melted in my mouth. It came with some silky, braised red cabbage, tender parsnip and a perfectly crunchy duck confit croquette. The duck and the Risotto were the highlight of my night (every time I went). I loved this place enough to want to try their lunch and their weekend brunch. Last but not least, a HUGE ++ for me: They take reservations!! read more

Good intentions don't make the food taste better. This place gets some spin for being about feel-good food (although that seems like ALL of Canada) and responsible farm to table eating. So then I wonder, why can't aging meat be considered natural? Or adding salt? Or not overcooking my steak? Our waitstaffer had fierce red lips but her treatment of us was a bit dismissive and slick. It's great that she could keep so many balls in the air but as one of the balls, we felt no love. read more

If I were reviewing the food only, I'd have given 3 stars. But the service was so exceptional that Fable earns 4 stars. It was Dineout Vancouver, so there was fixed, 3-course menu. I got the squash salad - roasted acorn and spaghetti squash on greens w housemade ricotta - and my husband got the fried chickpea fritters w curry mayo. Both were okay, nothing earth shattering. I will say, though, the portions of all 3 courses were on the large end. For main course I got the mushroom cavatelli. It had good flavor, but was so salty I couldn't eat it all. WAY too heavy handed w the salt. My husband got the paella, which was also good but so spicy - and we love spice - that it was also hard to finish. The desserts were both good, but we were pretty full by the time they got there we only had a little of each. My hubs had the lemon meringue - very tasty! - and I had this crumble rum cake topped w egg nog ice cream and mascarpone cream. Super rich, but delicious. read more