My boyfriend and I wanted to check this place out for awhile but seems to always be slammed. We started with the chickpea fritters tonight. Presentation was on point but it was an overkill on the salt. For our main entrees we ordered the steelhead trout and the duck breast. I'm a big fish eater (I but when I took my first bite the trout was really fishy. I asked our server if it was suppose to be made this raw. He took it back and made it "medium". When it came back, it was better but still fishy. The kale salad that came with the trout was drenched in a super salty vinegary dressing. The duck breast with quinoa was an good overall dish. I hope it was just an off day for the kitchen cause we were quite disappointed. read more

Fable Kitchen - Steelhead trout .. Fishy and blan with salty kale salad - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Beyond yum. Quickly becoming my favorite restaurant in Vancouver, BC. Fresh and delightful food options that get more delicious course by course. Enjoyed the Mussels with Chorizo with a broth so good you will want to drink it. You can keep it classy and dip the grilled bread accompanying it instead. Chicken wings are perfectly crisp and sauced. The Corn Gnocchi with Pesto and Pulled Pork is an epic delight. Drinks are as beautiful as they are tasty and unique. Always experience great attentive service. Definitley make a reservation of course food this fantastic is in demand. Get on the list and you won't be sorry. Fable is a magnificent adventure for tastebuds. read more

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

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Used to like this place when It first opened and been quite a few times. The food was very good. Now it is too busy and the lady working there was a bit annoying. This place needs improvements. Can't really recommend this place anymore. read more

Amazing dinner spot for between $30 - $50 per person. Wonderful service and delicious, fresh, fusion dishes. For two people, we had the following tonight: Rustic bread with brown butter ($4) - really fresh bread with unique butter! Best canned tuna ($12) - it's a small cup of tuna, potato, and some sauces that you mash together to make a paste (eat it like a bruschetta). May be a little bit overrated but we still liked it as a small appetizer. Duck Breast ($24) - cooked to medium rare perfection. Very tender and juicy meat balanced by the sweet quinoa mix underneath. Pork loin sausage ($25) - just as good as the other entree and very suited for the meat lover. The blueberry sauce it comes with is just the perfect compliment to the pork loin, bacon, and "cole slaw" like base. S'mores dessert ($10) - Marshmallow meringue, chocolate ice cream, brownie, and caramel chunks layered goodness. Not the most healthy option but a sweet way to end an enjoyable meal. The restaurant is not very big but perfect for a date or an intimate family meal. We will definitely come again soon! read more

Lovely and busy restaurant. Make sure you have the reservation, we cost around 100 for two ( three courses & two wines). read more

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Congratulations Trevor Bird and friends! Fable really lived up to the hype for us. It was nice to see the whole team working together and really putting their money where their mouth is :) Service is top notch. All I can say about that. 1 star off because our version of the famed canned tuna was extremely fishy. Like kinda grossed us out. And yes, we are sashimi people. I'm sure we just got a bad batch ;) Also my steelhead was really undercooked for me...I like it on the lighter cooked side, but this was bordering raw, which wasn't appropriate for this particular dish. (Perhaps, my taste buds were a bit sensitive after the fishy fishy tuna!) Everything else....chickpea fritters, duck, libations all superb. Our table sucked (it was the first table directly in line with the front door and I was freeeeezing the whole dinner from the draft pulling through). But that's Vancouver dining for you, I guess? I ordered a boozy hot apple cider (yum!) to counteract the chill. It helped, but would have helped even more if it was on the house, since it was pretty obvious I was "suffering" ;) Thanks yelp, for letting me reach my cheeky quota of the day! Anyways, go to fable. Just keep in mind the vibe is bistro not fine dining (the value driven menu thoughtfully reflects that fact) and you will be happy :) read more

We always try to stop in when we're in town. Love the seasonal menu and fresh ingredients. Staff are friendly and attentive. Food is always great. read more

Fable Kitchen - Smoked Salmon Benedict with hash brown topped with goat cheese - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I love this place. 4th time here. We are from Seattle and every time we visit Vancouver, we come to fable. Our faves are the French toast and the salmon bennies. Awesome! read more

So happy we discovered this little spot while in Vancouver! I was happy with every aspect of dinner. We had a terrific and knowledgeable server, great cocktails, tried the "canned tuna" appetizer (so delicious) and a gorgeous dinner. Definitely a 5 in my book. read more

Fable Kitchen - Salmon with potatoes, white beets, and bok choy - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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My friend and I were not disappointed in our choice tonight for dinner . We decided last minute to dine at Fable. I called ahead to assess the chance of getting a table at 8pm. The hostess on the phone was nice enough to say it's busy but had room at the bar now and a table will come available in 20 mins. So we decided to try for either options. Luckily the bar spots were still available when we got there. We truly enjoyed our spot at the bar by the serving station. Not too sure if I would like being in the seats by the door though, too many people standing behind you waiting for their seats. Anyhow we enjoyed watching the chef expediting the orders and not being crowded by other diners around us. We started off with the canned tuna as recommended by other reviewers. We truly enjoyed it. Be warned its a small portion. Great if you aren't sharing. I suggest not sharing cause its that good. My friend had the gnocchi with pulled pork and I had the duck. Both a great choice. I encouraged my friend who doesn't like duck to try my duck. She was pleasantly surprised how lean it was. They've done a great job at trimming away the fat and left a tasty medium rare meat on the plate. My friend's gnocchi was hearty and full of flavour, she was stuffed and had to take the rest home. With a bottle and half of litre of wine with our meal we were stuffed and unfortunately didn't have room for dessert, even though what we saw liked delicious. The service was attentive, not at all pretentious as one reviewers also noted. The atmosphere was relax and I also noticed other diners taking the time to thank the staff for a great meal. Fable is a definite must try read more

Three for three Fable! I've had the pleasure of two amazing feasts at Fable this summer and one helluva good hangover brunch as well. Absolutely perfectly executed every time. I have nothing genius to write here. Just that I hope this is the new standard for Vancouver restaurants. I like seeing the kitchen up close with all the action literally at your fingertips. It says a lot about Fable that they are willing to pretty much show their guests anything and everything to do with how they prepare your meals. It takes a lot of confidence to allow this kind of access. And they pull it off seamlessly. Keep it up Fable. You rock. Oh, and thanks for bailing me outta that hangover a couple weeks back. Curse you open -bar weddings! read more

As a man married to a pescitarian I am always challenged to find a charming restaurant that serves amazing fish. Believe me, this isn't an easy activity. In combing through Vancouver's list of restaurants my wife and I came across a short list of restaurants that advertised Salmon as one of their main dishes. Fable was the one that stood out among the rest and after nearly 2 hours of deliberation. (no joke) we chose Fable as the one restaurant we would choose. It was the simple preparation and the choice not to over season the fish with too many ingredients that made us choose this establishment over any other. We made a reservation, which is a must, but arrived just after the selected time. The hostess was nice and didn't even mention that we were late. She sat us right away. The environment was loud and boisterous, non-conducive to normal conversation. the decor was very farm-meets-wholefoods. The waiter was quick and very keen on caring for my wife's needs and specific menu requirements. My daughter and I ordered Tomato soup and Poutine. We didn't wait long for our food which arrived steaming hot and full of flavor. The tomato soup was mouth watering. The acid of the tomatoes were evenly balanced by the cream and the basil. The salmon was steamed and my wife was so taken by the flavor that she ordered a second helping. The restaurant is a must while visiting this beautiful city. All the food is local farm to table, so the menu changes constantly. Additionally, I would highly suggest to make a reservation early in the day or even the day before. http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d3190288-r299934090-Fable-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html# read more

So my first try at Fable was pretty mediocre and in my previous review I said I wouldn't be going back but... I love brunch and did end up heading over to Fable to try it out! Have to say, the noise issue was much improved. Still had that busy vibe but the noise wasn't anywhere near as crazy as it was the last time so that was great. We didn't have a reservation but were seated pretty fast, maybe a 10 minute wait for them to get the table cleaned up? Perfect. Service was good and fast. My brunch was amazing. French toast, mascarpone cream, fruit preserves, I'm dying to go back and have it again! My brunch buddy had the steak and eggs but my meal was clearly the winner. The steak was good but with the black pepper jam it tastes pretty much like the steak they serve at dinner (still good though!). read more

Fable Is great local and sustainable food. With season dishes they are sure to blow you away with their freshness and creativity. If you are into food, snag a seat at the bar and watch them create! Then you can see every dish before you order! The staff including the cooks are super friendly as well! Be sure to make a reservation for a table if you're going during a busy time or for brunch My favorite dish is the gnocchi with pulled pork and seasonal preparations, best gnocchi I've had! read more

I tried Fable because of all the great reviews. The restaurant itself is very nice inside, not very large but decorated well, a nice open kitchen if you choose to sit at the bar you can watch your food being prepared, I love that! I had the Tomato Soup & the Chickpea Fritters as my appetizers both were presented very nice and tasted great. I had the Salmon for my main course, I personally wasn't that impressed with it, it was a little under cooked for my liking and I wasn't a big fan of the beet puree. I do however love the farm to table aspect of the restaurant. If I try another main course and love it like the appetizers I may update my review and give it 5 stars! read more

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

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My husband and I went on a Friday night for dinner and I was immediately impressed by the service. We showed up at 6:55 without a reservation and they offered us a table as long as we thought we could be finished by 8:00 to make room for the next reservation. We jumped at the chance. The place was packed and extremely busy. The decor was rustic and farm-like while paintings offered a trendy edge. Wine was displayed in wooden shelves. It appeared as though they were running out of space as there were wine boxes stacked against the wall behind us and it looked like they were storing stuff under the booths near us. Our waitress was great but she had trouble, in the chaos of the evening, remembering the details of one of the specials and she skipped it entirely and went to the next special. Otherwise, our service was excellent. As an appetizer, I had the chickpea fritters. Amazingly delicious and the presentation was great. The fritters were crisp on the outside while maintaining the integrity of moisture of the inside. The curry mayo offered a great deal of flavor. My husband had the canned tuna and he enjoyed it. It was served with a tiny spoonful of salt (to be stirred into the tuna) as well as tiny slices of bread. I thought the presentation was very creative and it went along with the theme of the restaurant as it was served in a mini "mason" jar. As an entree, I had the potato crusted chicken. I have to admit that when it was put in front of me, I studied it for awhile to try to figure out how in the world they made it. It was like a "roll" of chicken that had been covered by a roll of potatoes. It was nothing like I had imagined it would be, but it was likely much better than what I was imagining. The potatoes had a crisp outer ring while the inside was much like mashed potatoes. The chicken was moist and flavored well. Perhaps my favorite part of the dish was the base layer of flavorful ratatouille on which the chicken-potato roll was sitting. Without the ratatouille, I feel the dish would have been otherwise on the bland side. The ratatouille offered a flavorful punch. My husband ordered the medium rare steak frites and he enjoyed it. I sampled a bite of his steak and it was very good. I felt the portion sizes needed to be larger for the price. I fully understand that the price represents the execution and attention to complex dishes, but still, there needed to be more on my plate to be considered a entree. When I left, I was still a bit hungry. read more

WOW! What a hidden gem! So happy to have found this place for a late breakfast while visiting Vancouver and Granville Island. My friend and I both agree that this restaurant had the best Eggs Benedict we have ever had! The potatoes were cooked perfectly! They were not greasy at all! Staff was super friendly. Highly recommend even if you have to wait! read more

My lovely friend took me out to Fable for my birthday. We were told that we couldn't make reservations so we went at 7pm to get a first come first served table. Actually, we were seated quite quickly. So that's good. Food was very interestingly good, especially the canned tuna (taretare?), the chick pea frits was slightly dry but I still liked it, and the trout was juicy with my favourite kale on the side. It would have been 4 stars but we were asked to move to another table near the end of our meal. It really disrupted us. The server should have told us from the beginning that our table was only available until 8:30pm so at least we knew. It was awkward having to get up, move everything to another table, and get seated again. The most awkward part was we got another server who had NO idea what's happening and offered us water again with menus... we asked for the bill instead because we were pretty much done eating by then. AWKWARD. Feel sorry for the second server, she didn't get the tips but she did try to give us good service and had to clear our table after we left. Oh well. read more

Updated Review This is my second visit to Fable. My first visit was not great, but I had wanted to be back and finally got the chance today. I have to say I am very glad I returned. I was completely bowled over by the food. I had onion gnocchi and my husband had halibut in some kind of tomato sauce. I thought they were both delicious and portions were generous. The gnocchi was my favourite. In terms of presentation and the way the complicated flavours came together, it was very well done. My husband thought the sauce for the halibut dish was a bit too strong, but I loved it and he agreed that overall it was very good. The canned tuna starter was very tasty as well. Overall, a great experience which got even better when we ordered the smores dessert! We had plans to go to rain or shine for icecream afterwards but we saw the table next to us order it and decided to go for it. We did not regret our choice! The server was a bit pushy and asked my husband if he was done thrice. We also got the wrong check the first time but she was quick to correct that. The food wins! I am a fan and I hope to return to try other things on their menu! Older Review (2 STARS) Okay. So I can see this place has great reviews, but my experience did not match. We stumbled upon this place after getting some ice cream at rain and shine, next door and decided to make a quick dinner stop because a friend had raved about it. Luckily, they had a table for two and we were quickly seated. Our server took time to explain the specials to us and listed the prices as well, but it came off a bit as a rehearsed script as we tried to tell him we do not eat red meat, but he continued, which wasn't too bad just a bit textbook. I had a glass of red wine and he brought me some to taste before I confirmed the order. Very nice! I ordered the roasted duck breast. I requested it to be well done as it is a matter of preference but the server told me it is already smoked so better to be medium rare and insisted on it. I accepted it reluctantly. The dish was okay, but I would have preferred it well done and I wish I had insisted back. The quinoa and nuts bed it came on was on the sweeter side and felt a bit like breakfast cereal. My husband had the salmon collar tacos, which was a special appetizer but the server told us it was a shared plate and could be a main. My husband went for it because he was intrigued by its novelty. Unfortunately, it is a bit strange to make tacos with lettuce leaves. He felt if you call it tacos maybe tortillas would be a better accompaniment. Overall not impressed by the food. However, after scanning through the reviews here I feel we ordered the wrong stuff. I would have tried the dessert had we not had ice cream before. I would visit again if I am in the vicinity or for brunch because I liked the ambience and some of their menu options look interesting. As a concept farm to table is also a great idea. read more

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We were only staying in Vancouver for a few days but had to come back to this place a second time it was so good, and it was actually a little out of the way for us. Everything we had was delicious, from the "canned" tuna, the chickpea fritters, the grilled cheese with pulled pork, the soups, the burger, the eggs benedict, and a delicous Tagliatelle pasta. The service was very helpful and friendly and it had a nice decor. Everything looked and tasted fresh and healthy. They are a "farm to table" sort of restaurant. Portions are decent and prices are reasonable. I will definitely venture back here the next time I'm in Vancouver. read more

Fantastic dinner spot. Amazing, locally sourced food- fresh and yummy. Favourites: canned tuna salmon steak frites Make sure you call ahead and book a reso as there is always a line of hungry people waiting to get in! read more

This place is amazing. The tuna starter and meatball will blow your mind! The steak is always a must and so is the duck. Seriously, you've just gotta go try it and you'll be sold for life! read more

Took advantage of some business associates being in town to try out this place - I live around the corner and keep walking past. I was impressed with the selection of microbrews on tap, and the cocktail menu had some great looking drinks. We started with the chickpea fritters which were great to share, and then moved on our mains. My guests were visiting from Toronto, so they obviously went with the smoked salmon, and had nothing but great things to say about it. As for myself, being a vegetarian, there were limited options for entrees, but the eggplant parmesan was hands down one of the tastiest meals I have had in Vancouver to date. Usually Vancouver restaurants pass off a bowl of $20 pasta in a cream sauce, or some lame $18 roasted veggies as an acceptable vegetarian entree, which is absolute bullshit, so having a thoughtful, artful, vegetarian entree was a breath of fresh air. I was so convinced they had mixed up the mushroom bolognese with beef that I had to ask the server to check it out. At the end of the meal a gentleman who I assumed was the owner came out and assured me that it was a mushroom sauce, and thanked us for coming in. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, will definitely return. read more

Excellent service, great food. I had the Arctic Char and shared the Chickpea Fritters & "Canned Tuna", all exceeded my expectations... great flavour. Only odd thing was the Arctic Char was served on a huge plate and was placed on the side... leaving a lot of blank white space. It tasted amazing, so no points deducted Will definitely be back! read more

We went to Fable for brunch and instantly added this to our favorite breakfast places. The service was excellent and very friendly, prompt with coffee which is important on a Saturday morning! We had the scrambled eggs and the ling cod benny and both were great. I also tried their bacon and was impressed. The bread that came with the scrambled eggs was delicious as was the jams. Very happy with this find and looking forward to returning! read more

My first five-star rating goes to Fable! Went there last night and had a great night. The service, ambience, and food were all fantastic. We were warmly greeted upon arrival, and staff made us feel really welcome and at home. I don't usually get that feeling in a restaurant! The six of us ordered so much food - appys included the canned tuna, cornbread, mushroom flatbread (my least favourite), and chickpea fritters (my favourite); mains included steak (delicious), scallops and pork belly (mmmmm so good), duck (probably the best I've ever had, as another reviewer has said), gnocchi (good but more would have been nice), eggplant parmesan (delicious - loved the way they kept the eggplant whole, covered in cheese and fried it to crunchy perfection), and halibut (so delicious). Haven't even described the cocktails or dessert...all pretty satisfying. Our server was friendly, attentive, and helpful without being overbearing. We had two different red wines going and she did a good job remembering who was drinking what. Really impressed with Fable and hope to go back...tomorrow for breakfast maybe? read more

Went with 3 girlfriends on a Thursday night for dinner. Had to make a reservation one week in advance this place is so hot right now. Totally worth the planning, this meal was one of the best I've had thus far in Vancouver and the service was excellent. Appetizer: Tuna in a can - interesting concept. I like that it was served warm but I would have liked it more had the potato been whipped. Chickpea fritters - great presentation and flavours. They do need a little more binder to hold them together better. Main: Steak frites - delicious. Perfectly executed. It will be hard to go back and not have that dish again. Medium rare. Dessert: Lemon tart - this dessert was flawless. Beautifully presented, not too sweet, the ice cream accompanying it was the perfect pairing. I just wish I had ordered a glass of champagne to go with it! Well done, I will certainly be back soon. Good value for the money. read more

Love the concept and execution. The starters were a little underwhelming but the entrees knocked it out of the park. They are seemingly famous for their 'canned tuna' - it needed a bit of acid and some crunch. I wouldn't get it again. The signature cocktails weren't great - but the beer selection was. Service was amazing. read more

A friend and I happened to walk by and thought... well let's try this place out. OMG - so glad we did. Best dinner EVER.! great service, so friendly and nice. Great drinks!!! Price is perfect for the quality of food being served. Can't go wrong here. read more

Yum. Yum yum yum. We had a really awesome meal here last night - the service and food was all amazing. First - a quick note about the service. It was fantastic. Our waitress was attentive but not overbearing. She checked in on us, and because she knew we had to be out by a certain time (had a show to get to) she made sure we could order in time and got our food in time to have a full three courses without feeling rushed. She also suggested a wine that we all ended up loving. She was great. The food was really tasty. We had the canned tuna. Man, I wish I could buy that stuff in the store instead of the gross little tins of tuna to spread on crackers. So delicious. We also had the chickpea fritters which were really tasty. Two at our table had the steak and loved the black pepper jelly, and I had the gnocci. The other had the pumpkin risotto with fresh crab. His only "complaint" was that he expected more pumpkin. But it was still delicious. I noticed someone else commented that the gnocchi is hard to recommend as stand alone - sure it didn't have any protein with it, but I have to say it was a big dish and very filling. I thought it was tasty and fine as stand alone. Anyway - dessert. We ended up with the lemon tart on the table, and the chocolate beet fondant. I didn't try the chocolate beet fondant but apparently it was delish. I thought my lemon tart was to die for. I had a really, really good experience and will definitely back. I also was down at L'abbatoir this same week and thought Fable was better - I liked the menu, flavours and service better. Well done. read more

Was looking forward to hype but a bit of a let down. Wine menu was good. We ordered the Painted Rock Icon Red. Very nice. Appetizer was decent. Corn bread was good (4/5). Pork croquette was so so (3/5). I had the potato crusted chicken. What a let down. Instead of a piece of breast or thigh it was a shredded piece of chicken rolled in potato crust. If I wanted a chicken burrito I would have gone to Chronic Tacos (no digs, Chronic Taco rocks). So definitely poor rating for main (1-2/5). Desserts mixed plate was good (4/5). Service was overally slightly above average (3/5) Overall not impressed. read more

I was enamored with the level of customer service the staff at "Fable" provided. We were well taken care of by all three ladies working the floor. They checked in on us and saw to it that we enjoyed every part of our meal. The parts where we didn't, we were offered solutions to rectify the situation. This was done without us having to press for it or suggest it. How refreshing to be put first. Each waitress possessed great energy and was happy to go into detail over the food. I asked for suggestions and explanations over menu items. Not only did they added clarity but sold me on them as well. And for those reasons alone I will be coming back. Not even mentioning how delicious the food was. I enjoyed every creamy bite knowing it was made with the best ingredients and I was putting good healthy foods into my belly. Would I recommend it? - Absolutely. I was awestruck over the decor, swept off my feet by the staff, and given an experience close to angelic with the food. There was nothing I did not enjoy about tonight. And if the line ups were any indication, most of Vancouver felt the same way. Don't deny your cravings to sample what the best of the farms have to offer. read more

Cute find! I've heard great things about Fable and was dying to go! Went there for dinner and I was told how great their canned tuna was, so decided to have that as a starter. Unfortunately, I wasn't a big fan. It had strong fishy after taste for me. For entree I order steak & fritters - who can go wrong with that? Steak was moist and delish! Found fries a little salty but was good as well. Friend order their special - can't remember name, but was a rabbit dish. As much as I wanted to try the dish. I couldn't. It seemed to have a lot going on but friend very much enjoyed the dish. Portions were generous. Price I found reasonable for restaurants around 4th ave. I love the ambiance of the restaurant. Wasn't able to try the famous lemon merengue as we were too full but am definitely going back to try! :) read more

Duck was delicious Chorizo muscles were exceptional Tuna in a can was good - although not as good as expected Steak frites delicious Pork loin ok Decor and atmosphere are lovely Chandelier unique Service very friendly and prompt read more

Great meal. I have very particular food needs and they were very accomodating. We waited a very long time for our meal, but it was worth it. The waitresses gave us alot of coffee and bits of snacks until our food arrived. Thank you I will be back. read more

It was a challenge not to eat the onion gnocchi with pulled pork too quickly. Food that good must be savored. The maple cake was described to us as a bread pudding. It was a pancake. It was good, we ate it (no regrets), but when we expect custard and then get pancake, it's a let down. Service was varied. One nice staffer, one fresh, and one harried and indifferent. Bottom line: the food tasted great. We would come back. read more

Went for Sunday brunch with a girlfriend. Very mediocre and ordinary food for the price. I have no clue why the restaurant is famous. I Won't come back again. read more

The best restaurant I've ever been too, period. And yes, I've been to Hawksworth, Wildebeest and the like so I do have something to compare it to. Brunch, lunch, dinner or just a drink at the end of a long day. There is no better place for me in the city. The flavors that explode off of each dish that is served are just insane. And right inline with that is the wicked staff. Their ability to paint a visual picture of everything new the Chef creates is awesome. I recommend you start with an Oak & Coke and a canned Tuna, and let it all flow from there... I can't pick just one main, as the menu is freshened up so often dependent on the fresh ingredients, that of course are sourced locally. But I can guarantee you can't go wrong. read more

Was there for a Birthday dinner,15 people. Food was delicious,our waiter was a funny,very attentive,the only thing I didn't like was a set menu with no option,for example..I hate tomato soup and it was our first course.we only had option on our main dish,I ordered steak and i was shocked,there was 3 or 4 small slices of steak with veggies and 2 little very yummy potatoes. I generally don't like set menu,I know some restaurants force that to big parties but I think it's crap. $50 was a little too much for what i got but again food was delicious. Oh ya and family style dessert ‍ read more

Having been to the infamous Boozey Brunch at Fable, I already knew the food was amazing and the service quite friendly. Knowing this, I couldn't wait to bring my out-of-town mother here for my brother's birthday. On a busy Friday evening, we sat down for some mouthwatering food and a couple of cocktails to celebrate Chris' big day. After looking over the menu, I had to order the beef tartare special, which came with a side of housemade sour cream and onion chips. The chips were crispy and flavourful, without being overly salty. The beef itself was tender, but lacked seasoning. That being said, my standards for beef tartare have become quite high after sampling Gordon Ramsay's smoked beef tartare at GR Steak. As some of you may know, I adore duck. However, it is one of those meats that can be difficult to execute as it quite rich and can be fatty when not cooked correctly. Luckily, the duck breast at Fable was done perfectly, with the fat rendered down and a lightly crisp skin. The slight acidity of the apple purée cut through the richness of the meat and the spatzle was a delicious addition. My mom ordered the Potato Crusted Chicken and was pleased with the juicy meat layered on ratatouille. The potato layer had a good snap to it and added texture to the dish. My brother and his girlfriend had the Steak Frites and the Tomato Risotto, respectively. The steak had a nice sear on the outside and was served medium/medium rare, with very tender meat. The risotto was creamy and packed with lovely heirloom tomatoes. Everyone at the table was happy with their choices. Since we were at Fable to celebrate my brother's big 4-0, dessert was certainly in order. Our waitress brought over a Lemon Meringue Parfait on the house and we also ordered the Blueberry Lavender Tart and the Mascarpone Cheesecake. The parfait had a nicely torched meringue topping and loads of tart lemon curd. Bits of streusel added crunch and there was a layer of mildly sweet tarragon ice cream. The blueberry tart had crisp pastry and flavourful, fresh blueberries. The accompanying buttermilk ice cream was creamy and not overly sweet. However, I wasn't able to taste any lavender, which I was hoping to savour. My favourite of the three desserts was the Mascarpone Cheesecake with local berries and ripe figs. The mascarpone gave the cake an extra velvety finish and the berries were bright and tart. Once again, we had a lovely meal at Fable. I love the seasonal farm-to-table menu and look forward to trying future menus. read more