Cool rooftop bar in hotel…read more Service was great. We went on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy. Went to serval bars that night and this was the most expensive.

Witness Tree is located on top of Hotel Indigo along the newish Vancouver (WA) waterfront west of…read moreI5. The area has developed quickly and having grown up nearby and moved away years ago, it's amazing to see what's happened along here. Prices - well, everyone has their hand out along here. We were in town somewhat last minute staying at Hotel Indigo. The hotel provides $10 drink coupons so we decided to drop in for an impromptu drink while planning our dinner strategy. It was already 7p so no view but live music and a nice buzzy ambiance. Wait staff were fast and friendly, and before we knew it two delicious cocktails were in front of us. At the same time, I overheard the waitress at the table beside us saying that food could be ordered from El Gaucho downstairs. So we asked for a menu and started perusing. If you don't know El Gaucho it's a classic steak restaurant with lots of cuts and sizes, a sprinkling of seafood, the usual salads, and tableside this and that. A notch above Ruth's Chris, Morton's or The Capital Grille but with Peter Luger Manhattan prices. Yes, that's right, Manhattan prices in Vancouver. WA. The Couv is all grown up. Or at least trying to be, Like Witness Tree, El Gaucho has a mandatory 20% gratuity regardless of party size. Theoretically this shouldn't be an issue if you know restaurant culture and tip appropriately but I think a mandatory fee rubs many wrong to assume service will always be at that level. And on top of very high prices. A $72 6oz filet is $86, so those 8 bites better be damn good. That said, we ordered oysters, a filet, seafood pasta, and wine. The wine list was decent but not as extensive for a premium steak restaurant. Wines had the typical markup which meant $20-35+ per glass. Both the pasta and steak were good but - and this may sound picky - at $72 for 6 ounces of steak (a bar of soap) I expect perfection which means medium rare throughout. The steak was medium in some parts. If I can achieve medium rare throughout at home it should be possible here. So here's the math (rounded) for those interested. Total bill: $295. $225 food and drinks, $45 service fee (mandatory 20%), and $24 tax (8.8%). Interestingly, the 20% service charge is taxed which means we actually paid $49 or 28.8%. Had I been given the choice of my own 20% tip it would be applied to food and drink and a slightly lower bill. Not a huge deal but these are the little details - call it "nickel and diming" patrons - that rub many wrong. One note - another server came to our table before our food arrived and placed a steak in front of me. Before he could place the other dish I told him it wasn't our order. He picked up the steak and delivered to another table. In most restaurants - and certainly in a premium setting - that dish should have been remade. Whether perception or simple hygiene you simply can't do that. All in all, the Witness Tree was a nice spot, with tasty cocktails and ambiance. Prices and service fee will be off putting for some, and not sure this would be my go-to as there are many rooftop / view options nearby.

We had such a great time at The Grocery. Coming in the vibe is awesome, relaxed with some great…read morevinyl spinning (yes, actual records). We grabbed a couple seats at the bar and got some great service. I tried an old fashioned made with the house whiskey, it was smooth and refreshing. The food was all great too! The coconut shrimp was breaded perfectly and the burger was spot on! Cooked well, seasoned well, and loaded with fresh toppings. We are looking forward to coming back!!! Great venue, great service, great food!

Popped in on a Thursday right at 2pm with a friend! I was greeted immediately, girl working was…read moresuper sweet! We ordered 2 vodka sodas (they only have local vodka, so don't come here looking for Tito's lol). The vodka was good though! We also ordered their chilled shot special, it was chocolate orange, it was good but it only tasted like orange, and a mezcal tequila‍ We were the only ones there so ambiance was what it was ha. Definitely the hipster vibe as it says on the website, cute spot I'm not sure I'll be back - and there's no negative reason why, just not really my vibe.

This is a great neighborhood bar! We came in and ordered at the bar, the inside of the place is…read morecozy and inviting, and feels like a perfect fit to the neighborhood. The drinks came out fast and were very healthy pours. The nachos were loaded up and filled the both of us up! Great food, great service, great drinks! I am looking forward to my next visit!

Love this place! Always friendly bartenders greet you immediately when you walk in. I have visited…read more2 times in the last week that should tell you I really like this place A LOT. The atmosphere is definitely speakeasy style. Warm wood, huge wall with tons of whiskey choices and big rolled up window seat to enjoy a summer day. You can also sit out in the covered courtyard which is shared by Shanahans. I am impressed with their regular menu Standard Old Fashioned for $10! It is delicious and well balanced. Seriously you would easily pay $16 for this drink anywhere else in downtown Vanwa. I also love their HH halibut tacos. You get 2 tacos with fresh fried halibut, slaw and a slightly spicy sauce on a super soft flourish tortillas. Great place and consistently good.

Coral Club is a fun lil hot spot in downtown Vancouver. During our rain months, this is the place…read moreto go! Bright, lively, good music, FANTASTIC food, EXCELLENT drinks, fun servers... yassss kweeen! We happened upon Coral Club at the recommendation of a friend about a year ago. We popped in for a quick snack but ended up staying for dinner. Their drink game is on point. I can't even remember everything we ordered but the answer to a drink is, of course, yes! Their food is solid. We've done the Shrimp Skewer, Lumpia, Coral Platter, and Lava Fries. They were DELISH! My gang tried the Spam Musubi... I wasn't brave enough, but they loved it! When the good ole PNW gets you down, give it a try. When the outside is grey and gloomy with just weeks of rain ahead, this place will put you in a perfect little happy Hawaiian mood!

I wanted to love you. I still do - but it was a huge miss for us…read more Came in around opening - noon. They are right next to my fave spot - the pinball place! We wanted a drink and bite before thrifting and going to the book store. One other couple was inside. Waiter was nice but not hospitable. The ambiance is amazing - 10/10 love the vibe and decor. I ordered a drink of the mixed drinks and my husband got a margarita. The drink was so bad - neither one of us could drink it. I don't think I've ever returned a drink I can't pound before haha. It was 10 minutes before I went home to the bar to ask for something different - no one came by to ask how things were. The guava choice I picked for the second - not good. Watered down flavors of who knows. The drinks at Wahi Hanna are amazing in comparison - especially with the Dole Whip vibe. The spam fries were $9 for half a can of spam cut up and put in the oven with a side of mayo? The loco moco was promising but tasted like something you'd get at Kenjis - not a Hawaiian spot. I feel like with a lot of tweaks in flavor - this could be a great spot.

We had a fantastic experience at Waterhouse Taphouse! Dinner was great, and everything came out…read moresmoothly despite our large group. A special shoutout to our server, Robin, who handled our party of 35 people incredibly well. She was organized, attentive, and kept everything running seamlessly. Managing a group that size isn't easy, and she made it look effortless. Highly recommend both the restaurant and asking for Robin if you're dining with a big group!

Beautiful atmosphere. For drinks, Ordered the butterfly's…read morerest and it was a must!!! Delicious. Had 5 total. Plenty beers on tap. We had a reservation for 2:15 on Valentine's day. Intentionally set earlier in the day understanding the significance of the day. (Been together over 20 years.) When we arrived my husband kindly requested a window table with view of the water. The woman taking the reservation info advised that she would try, but "so busy" etc. We were sat at a half circular booth that was facing water but set back from water. I just want to note there were 7 tables open at window seating. 3 of which were 2 tops. We did have 3, so essentially for us, 4 EMPTY tables could have accommodated our request. 2 remained empty the entirety of our meal. So I just can't understand why this request wouldn't be granted. Waitress we were assigned was amazing. On top of things, refills etc. We got the wing appetizer, cheese curds, and the wedge salad as appetizers. They were all good. The wings I would get with no sauce. The sauce on them was very ketchup reminiscent. For the entrees we both did the steak frites. Fries were amazing. The steak was sooooo tough. Medium rare didn't save them. Our child got the half pizza and demolished. For dessert we got the cookie with ice cream and the valentines special cheesecake. Both were delicious. Overall 3.5. Could use some help at front. If you don't realize you have that many free tables and could easily accommodate a paying customer the table they prefer, it just simply doesn't make sense. At the end, I did ask manager why we wouldn't be able to sit where we requested and there really was just no good reason. It was just a shrug like it was a busy day. Like I guess maybe saving for make believe guests?? LOL unreal. It's not often I would question things. But this was just absurd. Again, I need to say, our waitress was amazing. Food was fine. Just a very weird experience as far as seating. Like who are you saving those seats for?? Anywho. Enjoy!

I went to dinner on a Monday night with one of my girlfriends to celebrate my birthday and it was a…read morefantastic meal! Very low-key with very few people in the restaurant. Our food was outstanding! We ordered a brie that had a fabulous fig sauce on top and then also we ordered a burger. That was absolutely incredible! One of the best hamburgers I've ever eaten in my life! My dessert was a disappointment. The chocolate lava cake was really dense and hard and not at all like I think of as a lava cake. My friends crème brûlée seemed fine. I definitely want to go back.

We went on a double date here on a Saturday evening and were sat in the bar area. They have a…read morebeautiful and grand chandelier in there. They enjoy their hanging lights cause in the single bathroom in the bar, they have 4 lamps and I was like wow. Service was great! Very informative and attentive. We never needed to look for her. We went with her suggestion to share everything and that made the experience more fun. I loved the truffle mac and cheese, fried Brie cubes, and the scallop yakitori. The scallops are cute little guys and very tasty. All the skewers were delicious. I think next time I would skip the beef cheek poutine. The beef cheek was the best part and the other ingredients were just so so. Dessert? We got the chocolate pot de creme and chocolate lava cake. If you're just getting one, I'd recommend the chocolate lava cake. There are a lot of fun elements on the plate, great for sharing!

Wife and I went to El Gaucho in Vancouver Wa, for our 34th anniversary. When we arrived, there were…read morerose petals on the table, and a Happy Anniversary card. They began with a complimentary glass of champaign. As we continued, I had a Blanton's Old Fashioned, she had a glass of Rombauer Chardonnay. We had tableside Caesar Salad, probably the best we've ever had. For the entre we each had, Steak El Gaucho, 8 oz filet, with lobster medallion, asparagus, and béarnaise. I like mine rare, she medium rare and they were both prepared perfectly, plus a side of sauteed mushrooms. We were both stuffed but eyed the tableside Banana's Foster. It was for two but our server offered to make half an order so we could each sample the goodness. The service was excellent; the tableside preparation was showmanship quality. Our check was $363 and we tipped him $100 for outstanding service. We don't normally dine like that but as our 34th, we lived it up with Blanton's, Rombauer, filet, sides and Banana's Foster. Yes, it was expensive but we know where we'll be for our 35th.

We went to El Gaucho in Vancouver for their special Mother's Day brunch. Since they normally don't…read moreopen during the daytime, we were excited to try it and expected a premium experience given the price point. Unfortunately, it was a major disappointment. We arrived right at 12 p.m., and many buffet items were already empty or close to empty -- smoked salmon, oysters, salad plates, and several other dishes. We waited thinking the food would be quickly replenished, but restocking was consistently slow throughout the entire meal. Even after multiple reminders, they would only bring out very small amounts at a time despite long lines of guests waiting. To their credit, the ambiance was nice. The Mother's Day decorations, live music, and small bracelet gift were thoughtful touches. However, the food quality and service simply did not justify the cost. At $100 per person plus service fees (close to $600 total excluding tips for our group of four), we expected a much more organized and well-stocked brunch experience. The most surprising part was that a steakhouse buffet didn't even include steak. Sadly, this experience made us question whether we'd return for their regular dining service.

The large bar is in the center of the lobby. The atmosphere is social. The views are of the…read moreColumbia River.

Seating was very fast with no reservations Free garage…read moreparking was validated by restaurant Looks like busy evening,lots of people was celebrating bday Food was very tasty, well done! Waiter excellent, she explained all dishes very nicely . Definitely will be coming back! Complimentary dessert hot chocolate with ice cream and fruits was huge plus ! We didn't get desert after all

Everything was so delicious, and the service was wonderful. It made my date night truly special--I…read moreloved every moment!

Dosalas is our new favorite happy hour spot! Coming up the stairs (there is an elevator too) you…read moreare welcomed into a massive space with gorgeous views of the river. We got a table on the covered patio. Adrian our server did an amazing job taking care of us. I started with the classic margarita and it was delicious! Smooth and flavorful. Next we tried the chunky guac and the Mexican street corn. The guac was really good, the onions and tomatoes brought the flavor to a great spot. The street corn was exquisite! The cheese level was spot on! We tried both the happy hour tacos and you can't go wrong with either. The shrimp tacos had a tasty tempura batter and the carne asada tacos were full of perfectly cooked little medallions. All the toppings were fresh and crisp. Everything was amazing. We can't wait to get back! Great location, great service, great food! Definitely try this happy hour out too!!!

Delicious food! I've had wonderful experiences and their happy hour is top notch. Definitely…read morerecommend!

Ondas is a fantastic spot, great food, perfect for family or a night out by the river." Something…read moreshort and sweet like that!