Overpriced and undernourished! Crowded cafe style dining with a limited pretentious menu, small portions at exorbitant prices with average service. I never thought that Vancouverites could be so undiscerning in their dining... read more

We had another excellent meal at Fable for our anniversary. Our server was incredibly friendly and knowledgable about the food and was able to answer all our questions. For appetizers, we had the bread and stuffed zucchini blossoms, both of which were on special. They were excellent! We also had the duck meatball with Parmesan foam. It was to die for! Definitely a must. For mains we had the steak and pork...both excellent. We were too full after the above for dessert...next time! I can't wait to come for brunch....hopefully sometime in the near future! read more

I had a very tasty meal at Fable for their AirMiles promotion and would have given them a five-star review for the taste and presentation of their food, but they lost two stars because without an exception several workers and the chef moved down the row to speak to younger people beside us and then suddenly veered away when they came to us, two older women. You need to step up your game, Fable, when it comes to older customers. For one thing, that's just common human decency and good business, but for another, you never (ever) know who is lurking--in this case, a writer for the NY Times. In other lose-a-star news from Fable, there were no female chefs or sous or pasty chefs--an all-male gastronomic team in this day and age! And this appallingly sexist sign prevails in the (thankfully unisex) washroom and was photographed for social media: "Please put the seat back down. It is possible a beautiful woman waits for the bathroom. (A future wife or best friend? Future mother in-law? Aren't all women beautiful?) Think how impressed she would be if you put the toilet seat back down for her @justsaying" If you don't know why Fable lost their third star for this sign, then you lose one, too. read more

Where do I start? We entered a very cozy and was greeted by a very friendly lady. She ended up being our server, Lisa. We asked her for a few recommendations and she was very knowledgeable about all the food they served. The way she described it made me fall in love with it already. We started out with the corn bread-that was average, nothing special at all. Next were the Chickpea Fritters- the Fritters by itself were nothing special but the way they combined the sauce, vegetables with it was excellent. We ordered the Spaghetti Meatball appetizer - it was so divine we had to order another order. Salmon- it was prepared to perfection. Extremely fresh and tasty, loved the tomatoes chutney. Hanger Steak - it was grilled perfectly. The reduced sauce is indescribably yummy. The gnocchi with bacon - like no others I've tasted. I could not find one bad thing on the menu. We might be coming back tomorrow. The only thing I can think of for them to improve is when a person is coming there to celebrate their birthday, they should send out a complimentary dessert or at least say Happy Birthday at the end of the meal. read more

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I don't really understands the hype and good reviews. My bf took me there for my bday dinner couple weeks ago. The food were barely ok. The Main dishes are so bad! I don't like complaining at restaurants unless it has hair in it or something. So I didn't complain. Fresh oyster 4 stars 2 other appy we got is not too bad. 3 stars Corn bread is good. 1 bottle of White wine (not cold enough) 2 star. Main dish Sable fish. 2 star (my bf's rating) My chicken dish 1 star!! It so dry and boring. It's like eating cardboard. The Ratatouille is good, but can't save the dish. Desert just ok read more

We had friends coming in from out of town and thought that it would be a great opportunity to try out this restaurant we've heard so much about. The hype is all true - we all enjoyed beautifully prepared dishes in a room the reflects Vancouver so well. Great atmosphere, some crowd noise, but not overwhelming so. You get the feeling of being in a well liked, comfortable place, and can still carry on a conversation with a table of friends. Our server was very friendly and professional. When we asked for recommendations, she proceeded to explain each of the items in more detail and helped us make excellent choices. Portions were quite generous, and certainly filling. Lots of great flavours! I had the Onion Gnocchi with pulled pork and certainly would do so again. I sampled the canned tuna which was also excellent. Our friends from San Fran loved the vibe of the room, the friendly wait staff and overall experience. We will definitely return! Highly recommended! read more

The egg in the benny is not runny, disappointed. The atmosphere and service are good, therefore 3 stars.

One of the best meals we had all week while staying in Vancouver. The drinks were great. The gnocchi was amazing and the steak was outstanding. The focaccia bread was delicious. The service was wonderful. Claude was so passionate about explaining the dishes. It was hard to choose. I would definitely come back here and highly recommend it!!! read more

The ambiance is cozy and lively and the waitstaff were great, but the food was only okay. I wanted to like it more, but it just fell flat. We had party of 6, tasting each others dishes, but only one dish, the Ling Cod, stood out as excellent. Maybe it was just an off night? It's expensive so I am not sure I will be back to give it another go, though. read more

Another place where the owner/chef cares about the food he serves that he is starting growing some of the food on the roof of the establishment. Seasonal food done right. Love it! read more

They serve one of the most creamiest tomato soup I've had. The eggs Benedict is delicious, ours came with English muffin and pulled pork. I enjoyed the side of potato cake and the salad. The dressing is sweet and flavourful. Excellent customer service. read more

Great location....started with corn bread and the butter....fantastic start then on to roasted duck that was fab My wife had the lamb and it was brilliant We had our daughter with us who was misbehaving but the staff came through to help entertain. They supplied colouring books and toys and really made our visit enjoyable. I love places like this with great food and great service and staff and really great ambiance. A very creative menu with distinct and enjoyable flavours. We will return read more

I must be missing something here cuz I read the reviews before we went but didn't have the same experience. The staff is awesome, professional, the kitchen looks like it's under control and clean and knowledgeable but I didn't find the food memorable. We went for lunch and there wasn't much on the menu. We got a sandwich and tomato soup and something else that I can't even remember. Great staff but boring food, I can't even remember what we had. Sorry guys, won't be going back. read more

Loved this place. 1st of all, even tho' it's super popular, my friend was still able to make reservations for 4 for 6:30 on a Saturday evening. The service is friendly & casual. Didn't feel rushed or anything. And Top Chef Trevor was in the restaurant, greeting folks, acting as food runner, etc wchich was cool. The server advised that the appy's are generously sized for sharing (which is a nice economical tip). We had the duck meatball & chickpea fritters - both super delish! As for entrees, the fact that they are all in the $20-$25 range and super tasty makes the place a good deal. I had the skirt steak - perfectly cooked to my taste & the sides/sauce were nicely balanced. Even better was my husband's duck breast entree. If you go as a couple or even a single but don't have resos, they do have an open kitchen bar which would be a great place to watch the action. read more

My family and I recently went to Fable for my mother's 70th birthday. None of us had been there before, but we had heard good things. They don't do reservations for weekend brunches (although I understand they do during the week), but when my sister inquired they promised to do their best to seat tables before us in such a way that they should be able to get us in at the time we wanted. They were true to their word: when I arrived the staff at the front were well aware of our request, and we got a table right at the time we had wanted, even though it was very busy. My sisters and mother ordered omelets (one had salmon, one had bacon, and one was vegetarian), and my father and I both ordered the eggs bennedict with ham - mine with a side of sausage with black pepper jam. The ladies all ordered grapefruit juice mimosas (which were prepared tableside by our server in a fairly impressive feat of balancing everything), while I had fresh-squeezed orange juice. Not going to lie: I'm not used to paying that much for OJ, but it was much better than store-bought juice. We were all surprised when our server brought out a plate with a candle and some birthday bacon for my mother. It was a very nice touch, and I think I'll now insist on getting some birthday bacon on my next birthday. The bacon was definitely not your standard, overly cured, overly salty bacon. Don't get me wrong, I love standard bacon, but this was simply better. It was tender, and full of flavour without being all salt. The eggs in my benedict were poached just the way I like them: so that the yolk oozes without being too runny, and the ham was very tasty (not as good as the bacon though). The potatoes served alongside were nice and crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. My side of sausage was definitely the star of my meal, though. I haven't had sausage that good in a very long time, and the black pepper jam had a much more subtle flavour than I expected - I was curious about it when I ordered it, but concerned that it might overwhelm the flavour of the sausage. It didn't. Throughout the entire meal our server was great. She clearly knew the menu well, as she was able to answer all of our questions and give us good recommendations. She was friendly, helpful, and attentive without being intrusive. All told, this was the best experience I've had at a restaurant in some time. The only complaint I could possibly make is that for the first half of our meal it was quite loud, and not overly easy for us to hear each other. Even that improved, though, as one larger party left and the noise levels came down significantly. I'm definitely going to go back to Fable. Delicious food (quality ingredients make such a difference), and great staff. read more

Fable is definitely one of my top few recommendations for dining in Vancouver. The atmosphere is very casual so keep that in mind. The chef's vision is clear in all aspects of their food. It's thoughtfully prepared and even surprising at times. The service staff is well-educated in both food and drink, and answered our questions in a friendly conversational manner. read more

Meh. Great service. Good cocktails. Mains were fairly well-executed and not super overpriced. Smoked duck was well-cooked though some crispy skin would have been nice. Squash salad was under-seasoned. Duck meatball was dry. Good meal but I wouldn't rush back. read more

I came here with my husband for his birthday. We had always heard great reviews about Fable so I was looking forward to trying, while at the same time keeping relatively neutral expectations. I made reservations a couple days in advance for 8pm. We were seated right away to a small table in the middle of the dining area. We were starving, so we ordered the chickpea fritters and the canned tuna. Of the two appetizers, I think we preferred the chickpea fritters. The tuna was definitely unlike anything I've eaten anywhere else and was interesting, but I don't know if it was as out of this world as a lot of other reviewers made it out to be. Although I enjoyed the light lemony flavor and unique texture of the potatos and tuna, I just wasn't blown away. Still worth trying at least once though. For entrees I ordered the onion gnocchi with pulled pork, and husband ordered the flat iron steak with veggies. The flavors for both dishes were great. The pulled pork was amazingly soft and tender, and the gnocchi were large in size, but soft and pillowy -- not at all heavy like one might expect from a carby Italian-inspired dish. Husband had not tried flat iron steak before and didn't know what to expect but it was flavorful, not too tough, and cooked perfectly medium rare. Service was good. Our server was friendly, and various staff apologized when our entrees came late. They went the extra step by comping our dessert, the s'more brownie, which was a really nice thing to do. Overall it was a good experience at Fable. One comment would be that it's not the largest restaurant, and so it gets very loud when at full capacity. Not the fault of the restaurant of course, but it's something worth mentioning in case you're considering this place for a quiet romantic date. I would definitely come back to try out their brunch. read more

I've only dined here once, for brunch, but I'm a fan. I ordered the fable eggs, not realizing the potatoes, greens, etc were served rather like a stew under the egg. Initially that worried me, but it turned out to taste fabulous. Also, I've never had tomato jam before, and now I'm talking about growing my own tomatoes to put up cans of jam. Thanks, Fable. :/ Everything was delicious, service was solid, and the bathroom had some really surprising music (I'm trying to recall -- it was like Bobby Brown or something, and it was the best surprise I've ever gotten in a bathroom). Fable is A+ in my book. Can't wait to plan another trip around brunch options... read more

Great surprise! Food was excellent, but staff was wonderfully attentive. Even brought our 7 month toys to play with. Merci

Really, really good. Excellent service, and the food was just great, every single dish. Chickpea fritters have been on my mind since, and the DIY salmon collar tacos (a special that night) were ridiculously tasty. My gnocchi and pulled pork main dish was large and in charge; they do not skimp on portions! Would definitely return to this place next time I'm in Vancouver. read more

Fantastic food and service. Loved the relaxed atmosphere around great food. The canned tuna appetizer was surprisingly delicious!

Dropped in with my wife (without a reservation) around 530pm on Saturday night before going to see a show. Only seats were at the bar which was great because we got to watch the action from the open kitchen. Luckily we got seated next to Edwin, one of the managers at Fable, who was very friendly and helpful. We had a great meal and will definitely be coming back. Thanks again Edwin! read more

Fable Kitchen - Smores dessert. Delicious - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tough to get into and they don't do reservations for weekend brunch, but this is the best brunch I've had in Vancouver, and I bet their dinners are great too. Just excellent food, creativity and attention to detail. But seriously, expect to wait at least an hour in line here unless you come at a weird time. read more

We have eaten here several times. The food is amazing. That said, we can't figure out which is better, the food or the service. The front of house staff made each experience at Fable truly memorable. Can't wait for our next opportunity to go back. read more

My brother from Ontario & I had an awesome breakfast here. We both enjoyed our meals and the service was top notch! Will definitely go again! read more

Had great service here, but the food did not meet expectations. The special braised beef was delicious but a bit over cooked The salmon was tasteless, had no sauce and was undercooked and translucent. The dish promised humus, but when the food came it was mustard humus, not a fan. The fingerling potatoes were undercooked as well. Plain noodles for $8. for our child were very limp and smashed together, not al dente at all as requested. read more

I went to Fable last week with an old friend, and the canned tuna definitely stood out to me, as I had read before on here! Pricy but worth it for the "F-able" Experience We had a brunette server and she was very pleasant. Will be back again! Thank you read more

Fable, all I can say is, "where have you been all my life?!" A friend and I went for brunch at your adorable Kits location a couple of weeks ago and it was aaah-mazing. The food was innovative, fresh and delicious and the staff were standout friendly and knowledgeable. I can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu! :) read more

Entrees ordered: Steak frites: steaks were well seasoned and cooked to order perfectly! Sides were OK. Nothing special but not bad. They served it on what they called a blackberry jam sauce but honestly tasted like Asian black bean sauce... Buttermilk rabbit (feature meal; not on standard menu): Very tasty rabbit but 2/3 people who ordered it wished it was cooked differently. Note: general consensus of our group was that the potato wedges were not that great and definitely could've been done better. Service: Excellent service! Very friendly and knowledgeable - never ran out of water! Food was served pretty quickly which worked well for us read more

I came here with with my boyfriend and 4 friends last month for my birthday and i must say, it was one of the best meals i have ever had! The place was bumpin when we got there, full to the door on a Sunday evening, which for me is not a bad thing, but an great sign and made my group that much more excited. The staff was great throughout the whole experience. They were very accommodating on the phone when adjusting our reservation and polite during the wait when we arrived. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. Knowing it was a bday, she was thoughtful enough to leave the drink menu on the table ;) she informed us of all the specials (of which there are many given that everything is so fresh!) and our friend chose to start with chicharrons. It arrived promptly at the table, piping hot from the fryer and still crackling with a side of Parmesan foam. The highlight would have to be the cheese foam, because none of my party had tried anything like it and it was very exciting to our taste buds. We were all very happy with our entrees, I had the cod on chorizo lentils, and it blew my mind. Everyone was pleased with the array of flavors. I could go on forever but i want to make sure to mention the drinks! The drink menu had something for everyone. It was unique and some were adventurous! My personal favorite was the Fabletini. This place was worth every penny with quality and service. I will be back, next time for brunch! read more

Fantastic food. Yummy yummy in my tummy! The best part is that the server will go great lengths to explain the food to you. Please don't interrupt him/her when they are in the process of doing so. :) read more

We were in town for three days and went to as many restaurants as possible. We had to eat at 9 pm to get into Fable, clearly they are very popular. We enjoyed Chambar immensely, and highly recommend that as a first choice in town. We started with the cornbread. It was probably the best cornbread I have ever had. Really special, and recommend it. My spouse had the special beef which was prepared in a sous vide. The piece of meat was extremely fatty (to be expected I imagine with the cut) to the point that half of the serving was inedible. Not sure how to work around that it was just a bit disappointing. The pepper jelly they served it with had a bit of a soy kick to it and just really didn't make sense with everything else on the plate. As components, it was good in total. As a dish, it just didn't work. I had the Onion Gnocchi with pulled pork. Again... As components, it was passable. But it was so confusing as a dish. He gnocchi was good on its own, but the pesto was SO salty. Alone, it was fine, but it needed something in the plate to calm it down. The pulled port was actually really good pulled pork, but it made absolutely no sense with the dish. It ended up feeling like I had gone through a buffet line (a really good buffet line, given) and picked up random items. The drinks were decent. We ended up not getting dessert because I was frustrated with the food. The service was excellent, and the vibe in the restaurant was great. I almost never send things back in a restaurant. I really feel, especially at a high end place like this, that I want your first and best effort. And, in this case, it wasn't a skill issue, it was a dish creation issue. To compare to Chambar, I felt like the dishes there were all inspired- everything on the plate made so much sense together that I found myself carefully constructing bites to make sure I was not missing out on anything. At the end of the day, I think that clearly this is one of the better places to eat in town. I just really think some work needs to be done with a critical eye to flavor and texture combinations. The chef is skilled and the experience is positive. At the end of the day, the food is what matters most. Next time we are in Vancouver we probably would give it another shot. read more

Had an unplanned dinner there with the hubby the other night. I enjoyed every course - I had the canned tuna, hubby had the chickpea fritters and then we moved on to the Steak Frites (me) and the pork with corn on the cob dinner special (hubby). His dinner was summer on a plate and the steak frites was perfect - a lean and flavorful cut of steak with pepper jelly, tender crisp veggies and the frites were fantastic - triple cooked so that they were crispy on the outside and mealy on the inside, just how I like them, without a bad one in the pile. The service was great, friendly and attentive, but not intrusive. My only regret was that we didn't have room for dessert, so we'll need to come back. read more

Yummy! Had gnocchi and salad~~ perfectly plated and the tastes were subtle magic. Staff was attentive and didn't miss a beat (except to refill drink orders). Easy, casual ambiance. A happy go-to if you're in Kits and need a bite. read more

The duck meatball never fails but the $30 halibut was ridiculously small portioned. $5 of fish and $25 of pea soup, disgraceful. Fable apparently means farm to table which in Vancouver is fine unless your talking about fish. Maybe they shouldn't serve fish. Anybody like farmed fish? Tiny, overpriced, portions? Brutal. read more

Fable Kitchen - Tiny portion of fish in green slop - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

By far one of my favourite restaurants in town! Delicious food, great service, comfortable atmosphere. They nail it every time! Try the homemade bread paired with a unique delicious butter. read more

Really nice room and good service. The food was very good. Good spot for a romantic dinner. I would go back.

I've only ever come here for brunch but it is my go-to place. Great selection of dishes, friendly staff and a nice interior. I usually get the west coast toast. The only issue is that this place is a little pricey, but it is totally worth it :) read more

While I really wanted to love Fable, my meal missed the mark for the price point. Fable intrigued me because I love to support local and farm to table. My partner and I thought we would try out this restaurant as we were in the area and it seems to have a lot of great reviews. He ordered the duck which was amazing and I had the pasta of the day. Our server (who was very informative and super nice!) explained the pasta of the day which was supposed to be in a pink sauce from what I understood, (the sauce was brownish) and the flavor was just very strange. While I am not a picky eater, I found that the pasta had no appeal as I kept biting into peppercorn and what seemed like capers. Whatever I was biting into was overpowering the yummy sauce and mushrooms and I could not finish the plate. The ambiance of the place was warm and welcoming, the service was great but my meal unfortunately missed the mark. Would be weary to try the pasta of the day and maybe just pick something else on the menu. The bruschetta was also delicious! read more