The server is very professional and nice. The food is made in front of you fresh from scratch. Delicious and creative appetizers and local ingredients. Their dessert was awesome too. I'd definitely go back. read more

Fable nailed it again! Had the duck the first time and the halibut this time and my wife enjoyed the flank steak both times... Amazing flavor in all their foods and the service is second to none! On top of it all, we celebrated our 5th anniversary with them in which they made a special cheesecake that was by far some of the best cheesecake we have ever had! Would highly recommend everyone to try this amazing restaurant! read more

It's a place with great ambiance but the experience was disappointing due to my entree. Their canned tuna was flavourful with great texture, and the octopus salad was memorable. However, we also had their smoked duck breast on new years, which came out differently from the menu's description, with a very thick creamy sauce that overpowered the entire dish; it was heavy in an unpleasant way. We also had their butcher's cut beef chuck, which was tender. Overall, we enjoyed our appetizers the most and the duck entree was a huge miss. However, their other dishes look worth exploring and hopefully the next visit will be reflect this expectation. read more

Fabulous food. Super creative menu along with great service is a magic combination. Try this out now!

Good food, not great. Over-sauced, under-seasoned, uninspired presentation. The room is ugly and cramped once guests arrive. We ate there with friends on a very cold, snowy night. Arrived 5:25 for a 5:30 dinner, were made to wait outside until 5:30 on the dot. I've worked in restaurants before, i understand wanting to wait to the last minute to have to start the onslaught, but that's stupid service: would have been easy to say come in, sit down, we can't serve you till 530 but at least keep warm. Better yet, 'here's a drink while you wait.' There was a guy in a wheelchair who they seated right in the high-traffic area, so servers and customers had to jostle him or other customers to get around. Again, easy problem to solve, unnoticed or unimportant to the staff. read more

It has always been easy for me to talk about Fable. While I talk about it a lot, I have never actually written about it (save on Twitter). I am essentially reviewing what has quickly become one of my favourite places to be in Vancouver. As such, I try to support the restaurant the best way I can: by visiting again and again... and again. I love the restaurant for its vision, food and service. Fable's vision is a lofty one in a world where the easy road leads to too much processed food in restaurants. The restaurant doesn't swing that way. It uses the best ingredients from local sources. It can't be more farm to table cuisine than by Chef Trevor Bird building a menu that includes appetizers like house made breads, canned tuna, and, my personal favourite, chickpea fritters. If that's not enough, the mains range from fish (the salmon may have been the best dinner I've ever had there), to 'P Gnocchi' one of the best balanced vegetarian options I've seen on a menu. By providing such amazing ingredients in his menu's dishes, Bird proves that you can eat incredibly balanced food that is found in and outside the city. By following his farm to table vision, Bird proves that food from farms and gardens taste way better than that processed food, thereby taking the harder road with, ultimately, greater reward. What a reward it is, too. The food that Bird, Rogers and the rest of the brigade prepare night after night is incredibly balanced. This is pretty big. A dish being seasoned perfectly is a big deal. Through lunches, dinners, brunches (and the once a month boozy brunch), the food prepared is simply astounding. Moreover, when you add the nightly features written on their chalkboard (most likely to be eaten up by the dinner crowd, sometimes even before 7 pm!), the oft-changing menu is a guest's foodie dream. I could list all of my favourites, but they might not be on the menu next time (case in point, the steelhead trout they had was amazing, replaced with an equally delicious salmon dish). There are certain mainstays though (chickpea fritters and the much-discussed canned tuna). Every dinner at Fable provides an indelible eating experience, whether it was the night I had the bread pudding for dessert, or the first time eating the heirloom tomato salad, or even that time I nearly licked the plate after eating the P Gnocchi. The list just goes on and on, not unlike the brilliant chefs that, night after night, prepare the best meals in Vancouver. In order for those prepared meals to arrive, however, the plates need to make their way to the kitchen wood, bar or table. Which is where the genuinely accomplished servers fit in at the restaurant. Frankly, I could write about the staff as much as the food. I always think of them as superhuman in that they are the most genuinely intuitive restaurant staff I've met in my life. It sounds hyperbolic of me to say, I know, but when you watch someone be on the phone fixing a problem with the credit card machine AND, at the same time, putting garnish on the rosti on eight plates in an extremely busy brunch service, you'd agree with me. Alana, Tina, Jordan, Nick, and the rest of the servers don't seem to stop, and still somehow make everything better in the restaurant. These men and women are intuitive to the needs of the guests, they know the menu, and they are just incredible people overall. In addition to the servers, there is also Georgina and the rest of the host staff, who are clearly rock stars in the restaurant as well. Considering the sheer volume of people that come in and out every day, it always amazes me that Georgina's attitude is as bright and sunny from beginning to end. Lastly, I also wanted to make one last mention of the co-owners with Trevor. Ron and Kathy know how to run restaurants. I can't begin to describe how amazing they are at their jobs, and, all while having kids of their own. Talk about superhuman. I honestly don't know how this generous, capable and dependable duo do it. However, they, like everyone else that works at Fable, do it. They get the work done with every service. I couldn't be more happy having a restaurant this good in Kitsilano, or, this proud to see such great people succeed in Vancouver. When you get a chance, go to Fable for the food, and then stay for the experience. read more

Love this restaurant. Food is amazing, simple menu changes often but you can always be sure that whatever they offer is going to be delicious. Great wine list with even better prices, something for everyone. Staff is friendly and definitely passionate about food, you can tell they love working there. Dinner and brunch are both excellent. Highly recommend!! read more

I just had lunch here with my coworkers and the food was very disappointing. The portion is very small. The food is tasteless. The wait is long. The price is expensive. I won't ever come back read more

Me and my friend Jonas LaForge had a great time at this restaurant. We ordered the steak and frites and the steak was cooked to perfection. The Atmosphere was great for a good get together with an old friend. Next time we will have a few more of the drinks and stay longer but we had a wonderful time. read more

I really thought this restaurant was over-rated. Perhaps its as an off night for the chef or we ordered the wrong dishes. Just felt like we overpaid for the meal. The decor, staff, ambiance was however excellent. Because of all the good reviews I do feel obligated to give this place another try and give it another review. I feel like this is one of those places where the appetizers are better than the main course. read more

AMAZING! Must go! My hubby and I went there last night, and boy did this place exceed our wildest expectations. We knew it was a farm to table place, knew the guy who owns it was runner up Master Chef Canada, but that was about it. I had the the smoked duck with brussel sprouts, and it was to DIE for. It comes out on a fun skillet brought to us by the chef. I could eat this everyday. The brown butter sauce was amazing. My hubby had the duck special, all I remember was how amazing the bed of lentils under it were. We had the fried duck giblets for an entree with the waldorf salad and it soo good! For a nicer meal, it was worth the value... we paid just under 100 bucks for: 2 mains, 2 entrees, bread, a beer and large bottle of San palegrino. MAKE a reservation. We went on a monday, and it was busy. This owner has class, there was a baby at the next table and he brought the baby out carrot puree... Go and support this guy. Cheers. christina read more

Home of my favourite dish in the whole world, the duck meatball with tagliatelle. Once when I was eating here a coat rack accidentally fell on me and I got free dessert so that was nice too. I chose the lemon meringue parfait, the earl grey ice cream is subtle and delicious. read more

Fantastic food and atmosphere. Had a great rich and we sat at the bar facing the prep cooks. Super funky and you really see the effort and excellence being put into your food prep. Looking for a hip place to have amazing food check it out. read more

I really like their service here and fairly priced brunch for weekend! Hooray! The service is very genuine and super friendly. They don't take reservation for brunches and the line up can get long very fast. You gotta come early and score a table! The price is so reasonable for brunch pretty much most of the menu is under $15. Who wants to pay over $20 for a brunch! I love the homey wooden decor, it's cozy and comfortable. My omelette was yummy and was generously portioned. The server comes around with coffee so your cup is never empty for so long. I would love to come back for some casual brunch on weekends. read more

We came here after rejected by farmers apprentice. On google it said they were open for brunch at 10... nope. Its 11. We showed up 10mins early and waited in line with a few people in front of us. Got seated quickly. Excellent service. Friendly and warm. Very attentive for a small yet busy establishment. We got the scramble egg and the benedict. We wanted the flatiron braise but they didnt make them that day. Scarmble eggs was good a bit too much cheeze. Love the brioche but nothing new. The benedict came with egg and tomatoe jam. Cheeze covered sausage with black pepper jam. The sausage was the highlight of the meal. They were so good we ordered a side of sausage. The pepper jam was a bit too sweet. Good combo though. Both dishes came with scandanavian inspired potatoe cake. To me it tasted like latka with chive yogurt on top. Traditional scand. potato cakes are more mashed style with dill, beet, or berry jam. Yogurt seems to be more jewish or middle eastern. Overall i would return to get dinner, but not with a wait time more than 15 minutes. Not sure if they will reserve seatings for 2. read more

Great idea, left me wanting a bit more. I love Local Farm to Table restaurants and this concept works well here as well. I think what set me off from the start was being seated closest to the washrooms when I had booked at least a month in advance. Bad on me not having stated in the reservation my aversion, but aversion it is. I don't like to make a fuss, so went with it this evening but the tone was set. I had a cocktail that was very recommended, something with cider that looked just like a shirley temple when it arrived and it was good, but not great and tart or sweet, one or the other, still not sure. The canned tuna appetizer came highly recommended and the idea is super, but the taste left me wanting something more. The brininess was less than pleasing and to be honest, not sure what the potatoes were doing there. Something a little spicier would have been nice. Son #1 had a very respectable flank steak with an almost mole sauce that I would not have enjoyed but he loved it. Too dark for me but the beef was seared beautifully. Exactly how meat should be cooked. Son #2 had the Tuna Nicoise, (he wasn't that hungry!) and it was a perfect salad but the tuna again didn't have that spark of deliciousness that I know it can have. The best I have saved for last though and that is the Gnocchi. I had the Squash Gnocchi sans pork (blech and I love pork but what a combo), and it was divine. I love making Gnocchi and it's so hard to get large Gnocchi to taste that perfect and not be overcooked. I liked the light searing in butter/oil as well. They were perfect, seriously. Could have done without the Sweet Yam saucy gravy swiped on the plate, too sweet, but if they would have served that up with some spring onion, pine nuts and a bucket of olive oil, I might never have left. Might be back again, just for that Gnocchi. Best ever. Upping to 4 stars simply for the personal touch and the staff. How wonderful to be remembered and yes, I will mention my preferences up front the next time. read more

I had the asparagus salad and the smoked duck breast for dinner. This was a nice and simple farm-to-table meal. The food and service were good and the décor of the restaurant is very simple. read more

Had the duck and pork and was absolutely delighted with the food and the service was awesome!

I don't know what they put in their food but it's addictive. I often have aggressive cravings for Fable! Needless to say, the food is amazing. The service is alway great too but the space is a bit too jammed for my liking (though like I said the food makes up for it). My favourite items on the menu are: Spaghetti and meatballs, Beef Burger, House green salad, the wild salmon! read more

Came here with my cousins for a family meal, and all in all was a great experience. One of the top places in Vancouver in my opinion. Lots of variety. We got a variety of dishes including the gnocchi, hanger steak, and sea bass. All were very well thought out. Don't skip the famous tuna! read more

We went in for Sunday brunch, and it was incredible. We decided to sit at the bar and see what they could do behind the kitchen. Very friendly chefs, and the food can't be described in words. Go, eat, and enjoy fully. read more

This was probably the best service I've ever had in a restaurant. Attentive, fast, helpful, friendly. We didn't have to wait at all; we were brought in and served immediately. We both ordered the steak frites medium rare and got exactly that. The fries were hot and crispy. Didn't care too much for the brown steak sauce - reminded me of marmite though my husband thought it was like black bean sauce. The beef tasted fresh though my steak was a little chewy. Still had room for dessert. Had the lemon meringue parfait based on the server's recommendation - it was OK but wouldn't get it again. My husband thought his Dolce de Leche cheesecake was OK but he wouldn't get it again either. Overall, 4 stars for food, 5 stars for ambiance, 5+ stars for service. The bill came to $79. read more

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Delicious food. Creative dishes. Friendly service. We had a beef special of the day, the duck, the gnocchi, and the sausage wrapped pork. Decent serving sizes so we didn't need the appetizers or dessert. Mixed drinks were weak, beer was good. We went to the ice cream place down the block for dessert. read more

A bit pricey but the food always delivers. The staff is really good and they do a good job of finding you a table even without a reso (don't tell them i told you that!) :) read more

What a lovely, yummy lunch. We had the pasta of the day, which was absolutely delicious. All of the flavors were perfectly balanced. The beet salad was divine. read more

Had been there before for brunch. Was always a 4 star brunch but nothing that would spur me to review. Went for diner. Had the gnocchi. Wow, that was some tasty gnocchi. Waitress took her sweet hipster time getting to us so we flagged someone else down, he was a great waiter. Wish I would have gotten his name. He was a great waiter, not to in your face, no pissy face, perfect with some delicious gnocchi. read more

Have only been here for brunch, but very tasty.. not huge portions my mother whispered to me ' i wish i got 4 strips of bacon' to which I replied 'then goto denny's' the manager and Trevor are very nice and friendly, humble great to see from a 'celebrity chef' .. I love the parmesan foam on the scrambled eggs!! so good. Will definately be back to try more on the menu. read more

This place is great. A friend and I went there for brunch and had such a hard time deciding what to order because it all looked so delicious. We both ended up getting the farmer's muffin, but I changed my potatos for the rosti which was delicious. We ordered a side of bacon just because we wanted to try it. The tomato jam, blackpepper jelly and apple butter were all cherries on top of a great meal. Ask your server questions about the menu, we found out that one dish was stew like, one was layered like a trifle. The menu doesn't indicate this. I didn't give 5 stars because they didn't have a basic breakfast (obviously Fable is anything but basic) but I found it difficult to get everything I wanted on one plate without upping my bill considerably. Other than that, no complaints! Great service, great food, great atmosphere. read more

Popped in for lunch. Anyone can make a nice burger or a tasty pasta. So, the real test of a restaurant lies in its creativity and standards. Ordered the Chick Pea Fritters and Ling Cod. Weird. The check pea friiter was over-roasted. Covered by a thick layer of mayo dressing. The ling cod was a few tasty pieces of cod sitting on a salad. Also covered by a thick layer of dressing. My impression is that the kitchen crew are young and experimental; featuring sharp favours. But, not always combining the favours in a harmonious blend. I remarked that there was too much salad dressing on the food. The manager apologized and offered a free dessert. A plus for them. I would recommend that diners should stick to conventional foods in this restaurant. read more

Very rich and yummy food, but flavours can be a bit lacking. Loved the wine and how fresh everything was; super nice owner as well. Definitely get the fresh bread they have. read more

I have driven past the place I don't know how many times but finally made my way inside. I am kicking myself that I haven't been sooner. The food was solid, we shared the egg scramble and the oatmeal but the service was exceptional. You can see that everyone has been trained to spot empty cups, dirty plates and help with any questions promptly and graciously. Definitely a new regular brunch spot! read more

Love Fable for brunch! Haven't tried it yet for lunch or dinner but plan to. Sat at the bar this time around & it was an amazing experience to watch the well oiled machine operation of the kitchen! Can't wait to go back! read more

Went there for a surprise belated Valentines dinner and it was excellent from the moment we stepped in. Both of us thought it was likely the best meal or at least one of the best we ever had. The staff helped my husband with setting up the rose and card too. Highly recommend it. read more

Hubby booked this surprise dinner for us and what a great surprise! A special event 'reunion' dinner with past Top Chefs Canada!! We began with Chef Dennis Tay's arroz caldo, something of a deconstructed dumpling to start and it was delicious! The dough was a little bit over cooked but otherwise, flavors were right on. Second course was chef Nicole Gomes skuna bay Salmon, which was my favorite, you had to try it! Next was chef Danny Smiles molokhia, a seared duck, fresh pasta, pickled shallots and chicken chicharron. The pasta was perfectly cooked as was the duck, the beet butter brought everything together in the chicken chicharron. Fourth course by chef Geoff Rogers, was a beef short rib cooked perfectly tender with a pepper jelly (to die for) and popcorn with vegetable resin, can't explain it but think of fluffy flavored white powdery snow flakes! Last but not least, chef and owner Trevor Birds to is bean ice cream, which your choice of toppings, made table side with fresh milk infused with tonka bean that tastes like vanilla but with a cinnamony spicey edge to it! Yummy o!! I'll be back to support our local chef and hope you do too! Quaint farm inspired decor, super friendly and knowledgable staff and Trevor is a great guy too!! I'll be back for another one of these events for sure!! read more

My girlfriend and I went to this place for dinner on Friday night. When we arrived, we were nicely greet by our hostess and we were sat near the back of the restaurant. That night, I found the dinning room was hot and I guess the heat must came from the kitchen or the air conditioning was not turn on. From the menu, we ordered the Duck wings special, the Duck Breast and the Scallop Special. The Duck wings special was a pretty interesting appetizer and its was basically deep fried duck wing, duck neck and duck hearts. It tasted pretty good, perfectly cooked wings with BBQ sauce. As for the Duck Breast dish, it's debatable to my tastes. The duck was greatly well prepared, the meat was juicy and moist. However, the quinoa side dish was not my cup of tea. The quinoa, nut and dried cherries mixed side dish was too empowering to the simple duck breast and it makes the meat like the side dish instead. As for the scallop special, it was well done, perfectly cooked scallop with blended corn butter sauce. Overall, the dishes were well presented but I think the price was a little high vs. the portion size of the dishes. I may try tem again for a special occasion read more

Lovely farm to table restaurant. Innovative approach to familiar comfort foods. Wish the place was a bit larger and quieter, but food and service are great. read more

I found their brunch to be the standard fare. Every bite of my Benedict was delicious, the coffee strong and the service excellent. A great stop before or after some shopping in the area. read more

From farm to table. I like the idea. Came here for a short birthday celebration and the food was quite delicious. We had the chickpea fritters and the spaghetti and meatball as appetizers and both were pretty delicious, but the highlight was the smoked duck breast. It was not only delicious but visually appealing as well. The S'mores was a nice finish to our meal. The ambiance is quite nice but it can get quite loud in the restaurant. The service was top notch. My friends and I actually saw chef Trevor Bird in action when we were here, and so that made our night even better. The prices aren't on the low side but the quality makes up for it. It is advised to make a reservation. read more

a warm little restaurant. love the atmosphere. i came here with a friend for brunch and tried their benedicts with olive oil hollandaise and ham. it melted in my mouth. amazing bits of comfort food. love their hash as well - crispy and well seasoned. we had to wait 45 min before getting seated but there are small shops around the area and we easily passed the time browsing (and spending more on brunch with an unexpected purchase of a new wallet - oops!) i would definitely come back to try their dinner some time! read more

Fable makes food that I could eat every day for the rest of life. Okay, maybe not literally every day for the rest of my life, but what I mean is that this is the kind of food I love - simple, clean, truthful.... I want to leave a restaurant feeling joyful and satisfied (not stuffed) knowing that I spent my hard-earned money on a meal that was thoughtfully prepared and that is what I got at Fable. My trout was lovely (pickled mushrooms - yes please!) and the gnudi was delicious!! And get a macaron or three! Fabulous service, fair prices, overall wonderful meal/experience. read more