I cannot say enough good things about Fable. Their menu, food, service and ambience is all outstanding. My wife and I have had an amazing experience at Fable every time we have been there. Want some of the best cuisine in Vancouver?...go to Fable on 4th! read more

Amazing food.My boyfriend and I came here the other night for the four course dine around Vancouver meal. My boyfriend and I are pretty big foodies and it takes a lot to impress him. We were both wowed by every dish from the Appis to the dessert. It isn't too often you find a restaurant with such care and quality going into every dish. Our server was awesome and very knowledgeable on wine pairings and was a joy to talk to. I think his name was Claude? It was a great experience and I can't wait to go back. read more

Best ever eating experience in the town. Delicious and fine foods corner. Not too much pricy, staff is good and cooperative. May be in my next visit fable can earn 5 stars from me :) read more

Nice place to visit. Staff very good. I ordered spicy beef ragu with cavatelli. Although it was delicious, it was not out of the ordinary and I wish I had ordered something a bit different. Also has the chickpea fritters which had a marvellous combinations of flavours. read more

My husband found this restaurant on someone's food blog, so we thought we'd try it out. They use all local foods and have good relationships with the local farmers. I had the chicken stew and my husband had the steak. We also ordered their cheddar corn bread. It was amazing? Great food and great service! We're definitely going back to try their brunch too! read more

Understated and amazing. My 85 year old Mom and I had dinner on March 19. The serving team provided smooth, gracious and efficient service. We had the pork bolenese which was outstanding along with the focaccia and butter (mmm) with the lemon desert.thank you Fable. And thank you for having a decent wine list by the glass read more

Went for the dineout dinner menu. Servings were very small and neither my friend or I were full at the end. I had the lingcod which was a little dry and rather bland. Sat at the back under the electronic screen which would hit our heads if we leaned back too far. Dessert was good though. Probably wouldn't come back. read more

We went to Fable for the first time last night and it was an excellent experience. The waitstaff were attentive and friendly and the food was incredible. My boyfriend had the free form lasagna and said it was the best meal of his life; I felt similar about my onion gnocchi with chuck. The gnocchi was so fluffy it melted in my mouth. We had the milk buns with orange & black pepper butter to start which were delicious, unique, and a steal for only $4. We will definitely be going back for seconds! EDIT: I've been back 4 or so times since... consistently incredible food and service. Some of the best meals I've ever had. I recommend the gnocchi, the salmon, the duck breast, the chickpea fritters, and whatever bread of the day is available -- it's always fantastic. read more

This place is fantastic! The mussels were phenomenal. The duck meatball was very rich and delicious. Had the stiletto beef special and heirloom salad both were delicious. The server Claude made the experience even better! Will be back and highly recommend! read more

The food is creative and unique, but the service is what really impressed me. The staff is so helpful and friendly. I love any restaurant that has a non-alcoholic menu in addition to their cocktails. Yummy in-house sodas! Fable was the best meal I had during my stay in Vancouver. read more

I went yesterday for a dinner with my husband, and I must say that I was really impressed with a few things, first of all the place is VERRYYY beautiful and has a warm feelings to it. Second (and a bit more important tbh) was the food!! The "smoked duck breasts" is a litteraly filling dish, and super delish! highly recommend going there, well, i've only been there once, to try it out, but i'll definitely be back!! read more

Despite the fact that place was practically empty, they tried to rush us to order saying that it would fill up soon. Staff was not friendly or accommodating. We wanted to take dessert to go and they refused to pack ice cream up,which means we payed for a few crumbles of brownie. read more

The scrambled eggs are wonderfully smoky and moist. It didn't seem like a lot of food but it filled me up and I sauntered home for a nap. The toast and potatoes were perfect as well. I will be returning for sure. read more

Fable completely lives up to the hype! Terrific food and incredible service. I don't try to be difficult customer, but sometime it happens and Fable's floor staff accommodated us brilliantly. read more

Great place for brunch. My BF and I shared the steak and eggs, and we also ordered a side of house made sausage. The black pepper jam was super tasty, and it just about tasted great with everything. The portion of the steak and eggs was kind of small, but it was pretty delicious. read more

Had Brunch 1. Benedicts with Olive Oil Hollandaise with Ham - I want to try smoked salmon one next time. Would be better in my opinion, but was still very nice 2. Scrambled Eggs: Fable brioche, potato - I loved it, but others were not so excited with this dish. 3. Steak and Eggs: potato, rustic bread - Steak - yes, Eggs - yes (what can go wrong with steak and eggs?) 4. Pulled Pork Johnny Cakes - Not my favourite, but was still pretty interesting idea to have pulled pork with pancakes read more

I went to Fable for brunch with my girlfriend, and while her omelette was excellent, my meal was inedible, and the wait staff was passive aggressively unhelpful with my dissatisfaction. I ordered the pulled pork johnny cakes, which it turns out are not johnny cakes at all. They are just pancakes. I wanted to alert the wait staff that I was unhappy and would like to order a new meal, but the waitress did not check in with me until my girlfriend was already half done with her meal, at which point I decided to return my meal and not order a new one. After that, the waitress refused to refill my water glass, and never offered an apology for the misleading menu. I will not return to Fable. read more

Fable was fabulous. Everything Tuc aspires, and fails, to be. The day's focaccia with garlic butter was a marvel of texture, salt, sweet. The smoked duck was remarkable--pea mash, mint, creme fraiche, pickled shallot. A great symphony; the whole very much more than the sum of its parts. Only thing I wasn't totally clear on was the gnocchi, which did not seem to have much in the dish to support their blank canvas. The lamb sausage and halibut, in an unexpected but wonderful tomato based sauce with fennel. Spicy, rich, light--many goals balanced in one. The server suggested excellent wine pairings. The dessert (lemon meringue earl grey ice cream parfait)--surprisingly the meringue was lemon as well; the lemon curd was perfect; the ice cream was not particularly noticeable as earl grey--but the crumble crust insight delightful. read more

Fable is very good, but it's missing the little things that move a restaurant from good to amazing. The good: The Canned Tuna is fun and in general all the fish dishes I've had there are solid. My favorite appetizer is the duck meatball. The desserts are truly fabulous and well worth saving room for (they were the best part of everyone's meal). The service is also very good - the servers gave good recommendation, were very friendly and the meal was well timed. The Disappointing: The cocktails are disappointing. They're what you might order on a patio on a summer day without food, but aren't the kinds of drinks that go well with a nice dinner. I also not a big fan of the reservation system. read more

We have eaten at fable a number of times now and I am finally posting a review as I think I have a good sense of whether this is a good restaurant or not. Generally speaking, the food is delicious. However, there have been moments where the dishes weren't as tasty as I would have liked them to be considering he price. Here is a list of what I have tried: Good: 1. Chickpea fritters - very well balanced, love the mild curry taste 2. S'mores - had this twice now, love the homemade ice cream 3. Trout with carrot purée and kale - just the right size 4. Tomato risotto - super filling 5. Duck breast - again, well balanced 6. Scallops (march 2014) - a tad heavy on the cauliflower, but still super yummy 7. Pancakes (kids menu) - by far the best pancakes I have ever tasted, they are thin and chewy, which is what I prefer 8. Fable eggs - the tomato jam is to die for 9. Fable-tini - speaks for itself Not so good: 1. Spaghetti with meatball - have had this a couple of times and twice it was super salty! 2. Lemon meringue - omg, too sweet! 3. Beetroot tartare - was totally not worth it for $13, the brown chips were like cardboard, super weird 4. Scallops (nov 2013) - the combination of the flavours was not good 5. Canned tuna - a lot of people rave about this, but I found the texture of the tuna quite odd 6. Duck basket - I would expect something similar in a Chinese restaurant 7. Rabbit (specials board) - the meal came out cold I am giving them 3.5/4 stars because of the inconsistency. For the prices they charge, the food better be good! read more

One of my favourite restaurants! Not only does it allow me to gawk at Trevor Bird from afar but it never disappoints when it comes to the food. I had the duck meatball and when you cut into it the juice spills out and provides a flavourful sauce to the pasta. The entrees are all really well prepared and I have a weakness for their dessert sampler. The restaurant itself is a little crowded but the food and service make it worth it. I am so happy for Fable's success and hope it continues to grow! read more

Probably the best restaurant in Vancouver today...unbelievable service, second to none..the chickpea fritters are outsstanding..steak frites to die for...my only complaint they ran out of the red racer IPA AND the Rhubarb desert. TSK read more

Great place for brunch! Theres also ice cream next door if you're feening for something else sweet.

Mushroom oatmeal risotto was superb. The blend of textures was definitely the most intriguing aspect of my dining experience here.

Been here for brunch and now finally for dinner! Have to say, Fable does not disappoint. Excellent service, casual friendly atmosphere and just really good food. Canned tuna, duck with quinoa base (can't remember what else but the combination was nutty and delicious!) and a shmear of apple sauce made this as standout dish. Had a piece of my dining companion's medium rare flat iron steak and I could've had another, and I am not a steak-person usually. Amazing, solid, good food! Dinner entrees were almost all less than $30 which is great value for the quality! read more

Epic brunch! The johnny cakes with pulled pork were stunningly good and the daily special donut was the best donut I've ever had -- and I've had my share! read more

Fantastic meal while in Vancouver to catch a cruise. Cozy and not too loud. The waitress was amazing. I wish I remembered her name. She was attentive but we never felt rushed. Everything we ate was delicious. The wine recommendations (all local) were perfect matches. They even helped the stupid tourists figure out how to get a taxi back to our hotel! I wish this place was in NYC, I'd be there every night. read more

The service was exceptional, the price reasonable. To be honest, it's all about service service, service. It's refreshing to find a place which does well in that department. One of our daughter had the big kids' breakfast and she had a thick cutter bacon...not fair! we ordered the chocolate glazed donut as well which was a highlight. Steak and eggs were cooked well and the breakfast smoothie is something you should try. The food was wonderful, it's not at the point of exquisite but it's very nice. Worth coming. read more

When I woke up on a Saturday morning during Halloween weekend, it was raining. If you have ever been to this city before, you know that 'sunny', 'winter' and 'Vancouver' are rarely included in the same sentence unless 'not' is also present. I actually suspect most babies to be born with an umbrella in one hand. Therefore, the fact that it was raining was not a surprise to me but this particular morning was different: at 11am, I was to leave the house to go to Fable for a family-style restaurant with the Vancouver's Brunch Club. What is a family-style brunch? Just for us, The owner had created a special brunch by fixing a price for trying out a little bit of everything. There was 18 of us and plenty of food to go around. We were served small portions of everything on the menu. Usually, I don't go to events where food is shared because as a pescatarian, I am limited by what I can eat and I don't want to force people to order meatless dishes, however, this brunch was at 95% meatless. We were served small portions of: - Salad - scrambled eggs If you like your scrambled eggs gooey, creamy and cheesy, then you better go to Fable as soon as possible. The cook used parmesan in his scrambled eggs and it was succulent. I happen to like my scrambled eggs that way. :) - rosti with chive cream (potato flakes) - eggs benedicts I only had the smoked salmon and the halibut, but not the ham egg benedict. It was my first time trying a halibut egg benedict and I have to admit it was different, but still excellent. Fish had a bit of a creamy texture that I liked a lot. - French toast It was my first time being served a French toast not made from a toast. The dish was actually made with a warm piece of what looked like sponge cake with whipped cream and fruits berries. It was excellent. I am officially hooked on those French toasts. - a piece of toast with homemade strawberry jam The strawberry jam was not very sweet, but the bread was crispy and warm. Very nice! At 11h30, the place was packed and I usually find it to be a good indicator of how good the food is. As a result however, our waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed and made a lot of mistakes like billing errors. Either way, this did not change my opinion that the food at Fable is excellent and I would definitely go back, especially for the French Toast. Each category is out of 5. Food: 5/5 I am definitely going back for those French Toasts. Service: 3/5 I took out some points because of the waitress, but it might have been a one-time thing. Price: 4/5 Prices was 18$ for the whole brunch tax and tips included. Very fair. read more

I had the trout, it was fantastic! Crispy kale with it was a perfect compliment. Canned tuna & beet salad were also very good. The parfait was a little too sweet for me. I'd come here again for sure. read more

All other reviewers said it best. Nothing more to add. One of the finest places to eat in Vancouver.

We popped in on a whim on a Thursday night with no reso and decided to wait the 20 minutes to try this restaurant we had heard so much about. I'm glad we did - so worth the wait! We were seated at the bar so we could see the kitchen at work. The chicken entree is AMAZING! I have never tasted such moist chicken. It wasn't just "not dry" - it was realy moist and tasty. And the lemon meringue parfait was to die for. I would highly recommend BOTH dishes! Service was great and friendly. read more

Everything was tasty. We went with server's suggestions. Packed popular, hipster restaurant. Don't arrive late for your reservation.

My favorite restaurant in vancouver. An explosion of taste from beginning to end. And the staff is lovely. Couldn't decide between the desserts so they gave me minis of both. Will come back here again and again! read more

Had their daily breakfast schedule. Wow. Blown away! The chickpea fritters were amazing! And the farmers muffin was something to write home about. Great job Fable!!! read more

One of the best french toasts I've ever tried. We sat at the bar and got to watch all of the action!

great service, nice food, and unique flavour. I like the corn bread and Pulled pork gnocchi. Compare with flying pig in down town, food is more fun and interesting. read more

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Great weekend brunch and dinner. The service is excellent and the staff is friendly and attentive.

Love this place. Very friendly staff and great food. Try a an appetizer - we loved the pasta.

I came here with five friends while on a long-weekend, getaway vacation. I did some research and Fable sounded good. Well, I'm happy to say it exceeded all expectations! Above all, the food was outstanding. Starting with the bread - not simply a couple of rolls placed on the table - but rather awesome, freshly baked, sourdough bread. From there, everything continued to delight. Especially the gnocchi! Also, it was National Caesar Day and Fable's are sooo good. The service was exceptional too and the atmosphere, great. Bottom line, if I'm ever back in Vancouver, I'm coming back to this restaurant. read more