Service and experience was well above its price range. The first courses tasted great but the main courses seemed like they were trying too hard, and didn't live up to the expectations. However, the desserts were great, which was a wonderful finish. read more

Love this place! A staple - must go if you're spending a day in Kitsilano; and a staple for locals too! I love that use local produce so their menu is seasonal. I haven't been for dinner yet but have been for lunch a handful of times and highly recommend! Their lunch menu is so tasty and affordable! My husband loves their Fable burger with the lot (cheddar, bacon and mushrooms), best burger he's had in Vancouver yet! (Big call I know) I on the other hand have tried something different on the menu every time, today I had the Crispy Rock fish with Thai Salad w sambal - very delicious! My only gripe was that they heaped the Thai salad on top of my crispy fish - which made my fish soggy they also promised fries with the burger today, instead we got wedges (I'm not a big fan of wedges and I LOVE fries), but also don't mislead your customers?! Other than that - the servers were great and the atmosphere was pleasant, quiet and comfortable. read more

Fable Kitchen - Fable Burger w cheddar. Optional to add either or: cheddar, bacon and mushroom - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I don't often say "that was an awesome meal" so to be able to say this about my recent visit to Fable deserves a 5 star rating. Had lunch here on a Friday; it was quite busy for a weekday, but it is in Kits and gets lots of foot traffic. We were lucky enough to to snag the last of the daily specials, so we had this and the grilled cheese. Daily special - Open faced bacon sandwich: this was so good! Crispy thick back on top of toast with home made onion jam and topped with a fried egg - what's not to love. Grilled cheese with pulled pork - now I am not one that usually adds extras on a classic grilled cheese (except lobster or bacon) but his was damn good too! Not too heavy and just the right balance of smoked cheddar and hearty pulled pork. So awesome. Accompany that with the daily special Italian wine for $6 and very friendly and attentive service, and it was a great day to start my Friday. Next time, I am saving room for dessert! read more

My friends and I tried Fabel Kitchen for the first time and oh boy let me tell you, we will be returning really soon! The food was absolutely to die for, and I'm not over exaggerating either. When you first look at the menu it's hard to decide on what to get until your waitress or waiter comes over and perfectly describes every meal to you and the features of the night. My experience was awesome to the hostess who greeted us to our server and the staff helping out! read more

This place is always packed!! Recently I went there for Sunday brunch with my friend. Since seating was very limited, we opted to sit at the bar otherwise a very looong wait. Besides my stomach was growling and I was craving for a mimosa. I had the scrambled eggs with brioche, spinach, bacon and cheese. Served rustic style.....in a mini cast iron skillet, so cute! More importantly it was tasty! My friend saw me eating the brioche and she totally drooled over that. So we asked the chef for some, and he was kind enough to bring some brioche our way. My mimosa was very refreshing. They used fresh squeeze grapefruit juice. I get my vitamin C in my favorite drink. :) read more

Fable was recommended to us by a chef friend so we had high expectations. The menu is small (as I expected), but had a lot of variety. They even have a board showing their specials and the prices: great for anyone who hates to ask how much the special costs. Our waitress helped us settle on an appetizer. We started with the Spaghetti and Meat Ball which is a duck meatball filled with mushroom sauce, the pasta is actually tagliatelle, and it comes with this parmesan foam sauce that disappears as you mix it together. It was really great, but I think next time I'll disregard the advice of mixing it together and try to catch the parmesan foam at full volume. I had the Gnocchi and Pulled Pork but didn't like the gnocchi -- they were as soft on the inside as mashed potatoes and eating them was a bit disconcerting. I love gnocchi, but they almost felt uncooked. The rest of the dish was great. I liked the pulled pork, but it seemed like a slightly odd pairing: it tasted like traditional BBQ pulled pork and I guess I expected something different. My wife had the Duck Breast and Legendary Virgin and loved them both. $70 plus tip read more

This was another completely extemporaneous decision after a full day of medical training conferences. High ratings and being billed as Canadian Farm to Table attracted us to give it a try. From the sidewalk entry you are met with energetic activity from the very visible kitchen and eating bar on your left, crowding the entry and your walk to the dining room are culinary smells and excessive but happy noises of eating and talking and laughter. The staff were exceptional. So very busy. So very team tasked in every phase of dining. Ordering was fun and informative. The food was extremely good. Flavor profiles I had never experienced and textures that complimented and surprised. Extremely pleased with the food and the crew! So good that even though I was not able to carry on a conversation with my wife without raising my voice this place gets ALL 5 stars. I honestly think I may have had a hard time giving only 4 stars if we would have had to resort to writing notes. You will not be disappointed! read more

One of my all time favourite places to dine. Always fresh and local ingredients. Innovative menu and the nicest guys who own the restaurant! Can't go wrong with brunch, lunch or dinner options. read more

The food here is awesome! The host was very cheery and welcoming and our service throughout our meal was impeccable. I ordered the pulled pork johnny cakes. I would definitely recommend it to someone who wants sweet and savory for their breakfast. My husband ordered the steak and eggs and the steak was perfectly cooked. My mom initially sat in a syrup-stained seat and the staff offered her a new seat immediately as well as offered her help with her dry cleaning if she wanted. Overall, a small bumpy start to our meal that was very quickly resolved and followed by an awesome meal. 10/10 would come back here for the food and especially the service! read more

Fable Kitchen - Pulled pork johnny cakes. SO GOOD. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

One of the best breakfasts I've had in a restaurant. I had the "Pulled Pork Johnny Cakes" and the wife tried the "Meatball Skillet" -- both were very unique flavor combinations, and delicious. Even the children's "Big Breakfast" had sophisticated flavors and presentation. We're all eager to return here. read more

I have been here many times now, and each time was a five star experience. Although I enjoyed my experience for lunch, what I was really impressed with is the brunch, served only on weekends. The menu changes regularly, but I have never had a dish anything less than fabulous. The scrambled eggs with Fable brioche and potato were was my favorite brunch item. The eggs were soft and buttery, but not runny, and topped with bacon and spinach. The potatoes were more like hash browns--crisp and golden on the outside and soft inside. My other favorite dish was the benedict with salmon confit. The wait staff was also very friendly and helpful. It's the perfect way to start a weekend. read more

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Still fantastic. I suggest sitting at the bar overlooking the kitchen to get a sneak peak at the food being prepared. Very knowledgeable service, especially detailed explanations of the cooking techniques and ingredients. Clearly a professional, dedicated staff to help you make the most out of your experience. The sommelier was very happy to come over and help us with the wine list (surprisingly extensive for a smaller, casual place) and helped us choose wines that complimented our meals. Apparently they use an inert gas contraption to draw the wines out of the bottles with a needle so that the wine never goes off and each glass is as fresh as a newly opened one. The duck meatball was the highlight of our night, don't be put off by the odd presentation. From the moment we walked in the door and were greeted so warmly to having the door held for us as we left, a stellar dining experience. read more

Had dinner and drinks with my friends and had great time. Everything we ate was so good. I had the spaghetti and meatballs for appy and the chicken for my main. Service, atmosphere, and food all 4 star. I will be back. read more

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Came to this place to try something new and fresh in the West 4th area, and was glad to have made a reservation, as it was busy, even on a weeknight. Fable prides itself with sourcing its products locally, with its tag line, "From Farm to Table". So I was hoping to really enjoy a good well-made meal. We started off with the chickpea fritters and the daily special pesto milk bread. The chickpea fritters were a bit on the dry side but packed quite a bit of flavor. The milk bread was amazing it came on a hot skillet, perfect for keeping it nice and warm, with all that pesto flavors soaking into each bite. My wife had the duck breast (with preserved berries and mustard spatzle). It was pretty amazing duck! It was cooked perfectly and was tender throughout. I had the squash gnocchi (squash puree, pea shots, apple gastrique, and sage pesto) and added the pull pork for $4. The goat cheese topping could have been less, as it was quite a dollop right on top. However, the gnocchi was nice and chewy, but they also had slightly pan-fried it, as there were some charred section, which only added to the texture. Definitely a great place to eat some good, local food. Definitely make a reservation as this place always looks packed! read more

Food: 4.5 - Everyone greatly enjoyed their meal, thought a few dishes could have had a bit more "punch" to them, but beautifully arranged and fairly priced. Service: 3.5 - Service was prompt and always there when needed but not overbearing. However certainly don't love the skate shoes, flannel and jeans our server was wearing. Don't usually care for the attire, but when you dress like you're rolling out of bed to go to a 711, it shows a lack of care or respect for your clientele. Absolutely no different then how you plate food. You wouldn't expect them to slop food on the plate, why should the service staff get away with looking like that. Room: 2.5 - Very very cramped & hot space. I know that's what most of Vancouver is these days, but I don't have to like being treated like I'm being shoved into a room with as many bodies as they can possibly fit. read more

Oh well, you wanna try one of the best in Vancouver, go to Fable. When it comes to restaurants I don't care much about the organic/farm/health based foods since sometimes these concepts makes the taste slightly blurry (I know it shouldn't be). This place made it far extreme. They serve you very delicious French/Italian style dishes. They service is very efficient and friendly. They always have their smiles and you feel that they take care of you not because they expect tips but because they want you to be happy and enjoy. The foods are not cheap but definitely worth visiting the place. I rarely rate a restaurant 5/5 but these guys earned it. I loved their rabbit and duck breast. Note also that it's very difficult to impress me with a good pasta dish since I have lived in Italy for long and I've had the best pasta dishes all over there. But, these guys made it ;) read more

My favorite brunch in town! You know that feeling when you ate something so good without the disgusting fat feeling afterwards-- well this is the place to get that feeling back. read more

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

I've now been here a number of times to the point that it's one of my go to places to take an out of town guest. For that reason, I have to give Fable five stars because I wouldn't want to take out my guests to anywhere less. The last time I was here the service was great as we had a server who obviously knows how to read the customer and was able to make suggestions including the wine. Honestly though, the service is great each and every time I am there. Since they are a farm to table restaurant, their menu changes from time to time but the one thing that remains a constant is their pillowy soft gnocchi. The other must haves are the chickpea fritters and the "canned" tuna. Best appies. I've never been to Fable without ordering either of those. If it's good enough for my best out of town guests, it's good enough for you! read more

Finally found a place in Vancouver that has truly delicious food. The salmon lettuce wraps were amazing. The Roasted pea risotto tasted wonderful with all the right textures. To top it off our server was wonderful. She was very thoughtful on her food recommendations and wine pairing. Overall a great place for dinner and we will definitely go back. read more

I had the Mac and cheese and chickpea fritters Mac and cheese- Is a baked Mac and cheese topped with goat cheese, you can add bacon for an extra $4. Chickpea fritters- has city mayo, pickled red onions, pea shoots. Really suggest trying the Mac and cheese! Service was amazing, atmosphere was very nice, coffee was okay but food was great. read more

Love absolutely everything about this place. Its small and popular though, so getting a table can be a challenge. This is where people who love food come. read more

I was not impressed by the brunch a month ago, things were overly flavoured (too salty, too sweet...) and nothing really stood out, but I decided this place needed a 2nd try and I LOVED dinner tonight. I opted for two appetizers instead of a main, had the canned tuna (no joke, best "canned" tuna I've ever had), and the spaghetti & meatballs (duck meat ball + tagliatelle), a dish Trevor made on Top Chef. Both dishes were outstanding. I'm personally a huge fan of the canned tuna. Trevor must have been off enjoying the BC day long weekend, but Curtis was there doing a wonderful job holding down the fort. Ate at the bar and got to chat with Curtis and the rest of the crew. Friendly, attentive service throughout. I'd definitely go back again, but would probably stick with dinner only. (All night, I watched plates and plates of the duck breast and potato crusted chicken ratatouille, if I were to try a main, I'd definitely give the chicken a try, I rarely see chicken dishes at restaurants that tempt me, this one looked promising, of course, I don't think you can go wrong with the duck either.) I had the peach melba for dessert to wrap up. On a warm evening in Vancouver, you can't really go wrong with a deliciously poached peach with vanilla ice cream + raspberry sorbet! read more

This review comes months late but 3 months after my first visit my boyfriend and I have decided to come back here for our 5 year anniversary so I think that says how much we love this place. It's a small size restaurant in Kits where ReFuel used to be. It gets very busy and loud inside, apparently there are lineups to get in now. They take limited reservations by email, so do email them if you don't want to risk standing out in the rain. Another tip - ask to sit by the bar! I normally would not have been excited for this having worked in a restaurant kitchen before so I was expecting it to be super hot and hectic. However, the chefs were all calm; it's so cool watching how they work and the attention they put into plating. Chef Trevor also likes to go out and have a talk with the bar patrons when it's not too busy. I admit, I was rooting for him to take the Top Chef title so I was a little star struck meeting him but he is a very chill guy to talk to and you can tell how passionate he is about the food and that he really cares what you think about their food (good or bad). For the food - bread is not complimentary but we decided to get the house made rosemary bread ($4). Good bread, fresh, you can really taste the rosemary and it's nice to get that bite of sea salt. Just not sure if I would get it again. For the mains, we had the duck breast ($24) and eggplant parmesan and mushroom bolognese ($18). The eggplant parm was very good and perfectly crispy, the pasta was al dente and the mushroom bolognese was very flavourful. The winner of the night was the duck breast! So moist and juicy and it went well with the accompaniments. We actually got the last one for the night so it seems like a very popular dish. We ended off with the daily sweet bites ($10) which were white chocolate macadamia cookies, pavlova with a blueberry compote and macarons. I wanted to get this because the judges raved so much about Chef Curtis' macarons but I don't like desserts that are too sweet so the macarons and pavlova were much too sweet for my liking. My boyfriend who is the biggest sweet tooth loved them though. The meal with 3 glasses of wine came out to a little over $100. It's not a place I would go to often because of the price but definitely good once in a while for a treat. Great food but casual and unpretentious. read more

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I figured I didn't tip enough so I'm here to make it up with a good review. My friends and I went for brunch, we were seated immediately upon arrival. The servers were pleasant, always smiling and attentive to our needs, but towards the end it felt that they were rushing us, 3 minutes within our plates being taken away the bill was on our table (guess I have to add that there were a lot of empty tables around us at that point). The food was perfect, my omelette was extremely delicious, they really don't skimp on the ingredients. There was enough food (and protein) to keep me going until dinner time. Great place, great decor, highly recommended. read more

I was here for brunch a year ago and it was good, but didn't blow my mind. I came back for dinner this time around and loved it. My partner has a bunch of food sensitivities and the staff were really awesome about it. We got two starters, the chickpea fritters (sorta falafel, topped with pickled onions, watercress, and curry mayo) and the 'best canned tuna' (albacore poached in olive oil, cherry tomato, potato, lemon rind). They were pretty tasty. We also split the special, which was a Peace River lamb rack and house-made merguez, on a bed of spaetzle mixed in with some finely chopped kale, and drizzled with a rich tasty sauce speckled with mustard seeds. They actually served the spaetzle on the side to accommodate my partner's food sensitivities. :) The lamb was cooked perfectly medium rare (although could have used a tiny touch more salt), the merguez was tasty, and the spaetzle was like chowing down on a million tiny fluffy pancakes. Delightful! Personally, I think this place has Chambar beat. Hands down. read more

Delicious food and amazing service always! This place can get super busy so make sure to get there early or make reservations well in advance! Yummmmmmy! I've been here at least 20 times and never ever get sick of it as they always have new lunch and dinner meals, however I have my faves indeed. The flat iron steak and the canned tuna. Mouth watering! Also makes me feel special that my server always remembers me even after long visits in between! Keep it up team Fable! You guys rock! read more

One of my favourite places to eat in Vancouver. Food & ambience are great. Service variable, sometimes excellent, sometimes a little bit aloof, but always polite. Make sure you book in advance for evening dinner and be prepared to line up for weekend brunch. We enjoyed the spaghetti & meatballs (well should meatball, singular as it's one tasty moist duck meatball), roast chicken, duck breast, and the mussles. There are sometime great finds on the daily specials board, like roast pork to share family style. The desserts are ok. Taste good but nothing special. Sitting at the bar next to kitchen can be quite fun, watching the chefs prepare the food during a busy service. If they changed up the menu more frequently I'd eat here even more often. Highly recommended! read more

I went for lunch and I was thoroughly impressed. The food was fresh and light and they seem to understand that a lot of people prefer meat and veg these days to carbs and grains. A restaurant that can plan for and accommodate this is simply doing their job as a leader in food and hospitality. The black mission figs was a brilliant way to start the meal. Light, thoughtful additions, and aesthetically pleasing. I had the duck confit salad, which - as I suspected - was incredible. My date had the grilled cheese as to which I cannot comment on but she ate the whole thing. I also ordered a side of pulled pork for her sandwich. Admittedly, they could work on their BBQ sauce. Tasted more like the top of my Mom's old meatloaf (which isn't bad at all) and less like a proper southern BBQ sauce. Good times, Fable. Got the second date! read more

I have been here a few times and were never disappointed. Everything you order will be above decent, but I have not found a dish that has WOW me that I must return to have it again and again. The service is always amazing as well. read more

A friend invited me to Dine Out here last year and I really enjoyed our experience - the food was fresh and delicious, and the service was great. Our server took the time to explain the dish including any garnishes. I later came back with three others plus a baby for brunch. The server was very accommodating with moving the chairs around and made sure we had enough room with the stroller. Two friends got the flat iron steak and eggs, and I wish I had as well! They raved about it. I believe I ordered the hash and eggs which also was good but the steak looked phenomenal. I'll definitely return for that. read more

Delicious! I went a few weeks ago while in Vancouver for work and I'm still thinking about the B.C. oysters. These were my colleague's first oysters and he loved them! To start, we shared the chickpea fritters - I loved the combination of curry mayo and pickled onions with the fritters. For my main, I had the steak frites and wasn't disappointed one bit. But the highlight was the dessert - we shared the gorgonzola cheesecake. You can definitely taste the blue-cheese in it, but it's not overpowering at all. The cheesecake itself is very creamy, and the pears cut through to give it just the right amount of sweetness. A must try! read more

Wow, really, extraordinary food and off the charts wine list, who knew they had a verdejo/albariño grapes wine in BC? they are genuinely nice also...so our first impression wasn't correct and I'm happy to say! read more

Fable Kitchen - The kitchen in full swing! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Unfortunately a fairly large group (10-12?) was seated at the same time with us. 3 small children, sometimes running around and screaming. So not quite what I was expecting for a Friday night dinner on 4th ave at this price point ($50/person). Our server was quite honest and apologized for the delay of our service due to the large group. He comp'd an appetizer dish which was very generous. I think it took almost 35 mins to get our apps, and maybe almost an hour for our mains. By the time the mains finally came out I had already lost my appetite from the waiting. Also, my duck breast was on the rare side, I'm guessing because the kitchen was rushed to catch up on our order. Honestly I would have preferred eating somewhere else if the hostess that accepted my reso told me there wasn't any availability for my time slot because there was a large group. Our server did however offer a $50 gift certificate to come back which was again very generous but I'm not sure if I would go back. Alot of hype for this restaurant but weak execution. read more

Yikes! Such an awful experience! Firstly, my husband had the eggs benedict special and was violently ill a short time after we left the restaurant! A horrible experience to say the least. The grilled cheese was made with an oddly strange choice of cheese that had an overpowering onion flavor and did not melt properly! People, it's a grilled cheese! The other dish we tried was the fried chicken. While the coating had lots of flavor, the meat inside was tasteless. So disappointing! We came here because of the high yelp reviews but this was either a very bad day or they've changed cooks/management maybe? Be warned! read more

Amazing meal! I had the yam and sage agnolotti with toasted almonds, broccolini and goat cheese. (I don't remember the name of the dish on the menu. I was told it was a new item, and I was the first ever to have it.) For dessert I had white chocolate mousse and rhubarb topped with crumbled toasted corn flakes (again, that wasn't the exact name of the dish; it was something like Rhubarb & Cream). Such lovely taste and interesting textures. Friendly staff, quick service, reasonable prices, great atmosphere. Our server knew the wine list well and was able to explain what various choices were like. Get reservations! It was crowded and we were lucky to have gotten a seat at 6pm walking in off the street. Next time I'll reserve a table. My only suggestion was that their menus look more like they belong in a hamburger joint with the colors and fonts they chose. They could do with a redesign that looks a bit more elegant to match the presentation of their food, and on slightly thicker stock paper so it doesn't look raggedy after having been handed out a couple of times. It was my first time there. I'll definitely be back again! read more

Have been eating at Fable since discovered it a few years ago. I cannot recommend this place enough. Amazing food every single time, the service is outstanding, genuinely warm staff and you could come here on a date, or for breakfast with your little ones. You might have to wait when you arrive for a table however, there is a good reason for that. I'm glad that other people love this place as much as my family and me do. :) read more

This is an overdue review. I have eaten at Fable many times, brunch, dinner, lunch, at least 7 times. My wife, son and I went for an anniversary dinner. We had a table for 3, which was actually a table for 2, OK I get it., they want to maximize seating but we were squished, it was mid week, and there were many empty tables for four, like right next to us. Our waitress had attitude, not sure what was up that night but sense of humour of zero and patience, none. We order the Halibut collar and a couple of other appetizers. The collars are amazing, second time I have had them, which is amazing as they don't have many when they have them but it is a big plate and took up 1/3 of our table, we were not even half way finished our cheeks and our other appetizer came, as did our drinks and with our waters on the table it became a challenge not to knock anything over. Oh wait what is that smell everytime one of the waiters walked by.....aftershave, qualify this by saying maybe the stench was not coming from an employee but everytiime he walked by I smelt an overdose of aftershave so with every bite of my meal there was aftershave. ( Fable has informed me it was more than likely not their staff as they have strict rules about wearing aftershave, I will give them the benefit of the doubt that it was another diner). The food, awesome, all of our meals were great, the fish, the steak, no complaints there but the experience is part of the meal and it ended at 1.5 hours of our allotted 2, with the bill basically being brought to us before we could order more. This is not the Fable I know, there are a lot of choices in Vancouver, when spending 50-70/person, if not more, I can come up with several restaurants that would not sit 3 at a table for 2, would make sure their staff are in good moods, even if they are not and look at a table to see there is no room for anything else. In other words ensure the experience is as good as the food. I hope this was an anomaly but it will be a while before I find out again. Fable management has taken the time to investigate the evening and address my concerns. The sign of a good restaurant is caring. They also encouraged me to speak up when things are going wrong and they are right, I don't want to be a chronic complainer but if something is not right, ask, and if it can be corrected it will be. I have in the past been unhappy with a dish at other restaurants and it has been recooked, comped or I have been given another choice. Not sure why I did not speak up that evening but I didn't. I am confident that Fable cares, as a good restaurant should. and my experience was an anomaly, I will return. read more

Extraordinary food, pleasant atmosphere. Every dish we've ordered was very flavorful and delicious. Mushroom pasta was a big hit. Broccolini that came as a side with my husbands salmon were incredible as well. Seriously, I could eat a serving of those as an entree and be happy with my meal. read more

Fantastic Canadian cuisine! Really impressed! Loved the ambiance, service, food, and wine list. I have been here twice now, only for brunch mind you, but both times it was an absolute delight! read more

Fable Kitchen - House made bacon with apple jam, smoked salmon Benny. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I haven't been here for dinner yet, but I've been here for brunch about 5 times, and it's AMAZING! Basically, if Fable was a celebrity, it'd be Mila Kunis; it's classy, down to Earth, unique, and a taste of something new! I suggest the benny for brunch, and don't forget one of their freshly squeezed mimosas! How good was the service? I tipped 35%, and I'm usually cheap! That's how awesome it is there! read more