In Vancouver for the first time and looking to have some Persian food, and eventually found our way…read moreto Miraas. I really loved how expansive the menu was, with plenty of our favorites featured. For me, the barometer of a good persian place is their Kubideh, so I opted for the Vaziri, with my wife ordering Ghormeh Sabzi, and Lubia pollo for our son. Everything was amazing. The grilled chicken and kubideh from the Vaziri was tender and juicy, quite possibly the best I've had in some time. The rice served with all three dishes was also tremendous, with savory and buttery tahdig that was to die for. The family loved their ghormeh sabzi and lubia pollo as well. So our first persian food outing in Vancouver was a hit. I know there is plenty of Persian food to choose from in this town, but hopefully when we are back this way, we will come back to MIraas as well.

I'm an eggplant lover so when it comes to Persian restaurants, Bademjan has long been my "go to"…read moredish. It typically has meat in it so I've had it a lot less ever since I became Pescatarian. When I read the menu for Miraas online and saw that they had a Vegetarian version of Bademjan, I knew I had to try this restaurant! I came here on a Thursday evening with my mom and we ordered the following: Mirza Ghasemi (Smoked Eggplant Dip) Breaded Shrimps Veggie Mosamma Bademjan The Mirza Ghasemi appetizer came with one piece of bread which my mom and I split into half. It was a warm and tasty appetizer. I was a bit surprised at how quickly it was served to us, but found no fault with the dish and sooner is better than later. With only one piece of bread for this appetizer, there was plenty leftover to bring home afterwards. Mom's Breaded Shrimps dish was super crispy. It was basically like a Prawn Tempura in a Japanese restaurant but a lot crispier than that. I think my daughter would love this dish and will have to bring her to this restaurant so she can order it for herself sometime. My Veggie Mosamma Bademjan was served with a very generous portion of Tahdig (Crispy Persian Rice) and it was the most beautiful plate of Tahdig I have ever seen. I've seen basic versions of Tahdig online. A basic version would be white rice on the bottom with a golden crust on top. This one had the white rice and golden crust on top, along with a sprinkling of dried barberries, something green (pistachio or pumpkin seeds?), and grains of dark pink rice scattered around the edge of the plate. It was so colourful and quite the sight to behold. Service could have been a bit better. Our server wasn't rude or anything like that. Just that I felt like I had to constantly stick my hand up and wave it in the air to get attention. Would have been nice if our server had simply been more attentive to us, without me having to wave my hand in the air. Food was awesome though. We will definitely come back again sometime.

"We always come for the happy hour potato skins, the best potato skins in BC! The dollar an ounce…read morewine is my wife's go to (pinot grigio too which is her fav) and mine is the $10 old fashioned which is always made to perfection! Please keep doing what you're doing!"

Love the stinging bee pizza but all the pizzas are fantastic !…read more Great place to watch Sports! Fun casual atmosphere ! Service and food is always excellent !

I was looking for a breakfast spot and came across OEB Breakfast Co. Inside, I was greeted by…read morefriendly servers who were attentive during my whole dining experience. The ambiance was casual and modern. Overall, the atmosphere was relatively inviting and comfortable. I ordered the Soul in a Bowl and it was fantastic. The fries/potato wedges were delectably herbaceous and crispy. The eggs were perfectly poached. The bacon lardons were smoky and sweet. The flavors from every ingredient integrated into one of the best breakfasts I've had in recent memory.

My son and I stopped by at around 1pm on a Friday and there was plenty of seating. Its a cute diner…read moretype of setup with comfortable booths. Service was nice and appropriate. II ordered a coconut themed cocktail which was just ok. We also got a Belgian waffle and a kids sized soul in a bowl as well as blueberry chicken sausage. The waffle was great. Nicely crisp and sweet. Kids poutine was a perfect size for me actually. Loved the bacon pardons but not so much the hollandaise. Blueberry chicken sausage...I dont even know why I ordered that. Not a fan. It was an overall fine experience and I wouldn't mind trying other items.

We had such a wonderful experience at Earls Ambleside, and a huge part of that was thanks to our…read moreamazing waitress, Elena! Despite it being an incredibly busy day with a massive music event happening at Ambleside, Elena was so attentive, kind, and genuinely wonderful throughout our entire visit. She was friendly, patient, and made sure we had everything we needed, even with the restaurant being so busy. It's clear that Elena really cares about providing great service, and she absolutely deserves to be recognized for it. She made our experience that much more enjoyable, and we truly appreciated her positive attitude and attentiveness. Thank you, Elena, for making our visit so great!

Location for this branch of Earls is unbeatable. Walking distance to Ambleside, by the sea and…read moresand. So picturesque. Food was impressive. I ordered a Vegan Korean Bibimbap. It was served in a scalding hot bowl. The rice was crispy at the bottom and I was amazed at how well it retained its heat. Even when I blew on each spoonful to cool it down, it was still piping hot when it entered my mouth. My niece ordered some tacos and said they were really good. She said she had ordered them before so they must've been good indeed since it was a repeat order for her. My mom's Avocado Benedict looked really good. I will have to try ordering that for myself next time! Service was "meh". It was one of those situations where I could see our server but he was constantly facing the wrong direction. It was ages before I could finally catch his eye and flag him down.

Everything was fantastic, from start to finish…read more The service was lovely, and while there was a bit of a lag on food at certain points (I don't think they were expecting to be so busy on a weeknight), it wasn't an awkward wait, and our server kept us apprised the whole time. Ambiance - amazing. This place is a neighbourhood gem. We sat on the patio, and the twinkly lights strung along the street came on at dusk - it was really transporting. While it's "Italian", it's not heavy; lots of share plates, wonderful bright salads and seafood. We had the housemade potato chips (melt-in-your-mouth), the beet carpaccio, which was so light and refreshing, the caprese salad, the house caesar (crispy capers? Yes please!), and the cheesy focaccia, along with some delightful cocktails. My only complaint is that my stomach isn't bigger, because so many of the dishes looked and sounded amazing, but we were stuffed. Guess I'll have to go back!

From the owner: Discover what makes Bar Olo a true gem in West Vancouver! From our authentic Italian dishes crafted…read morewith the finest ingredients to our curated wine selection that brings a taste of Italy with every sip, we strive to make every visit unforgettable. Join us to experience a cozy ambiance, friendly service, and flavors that celebrate the heart of Italian cuisine. We can’t wait to welcome you!

The steak was juicy and cooked perfectly, the pasta was creamy and flavorful, and the avocado salad…read morewas fresh and really good too. Definitely a great meal.

We were at Park Royal on a Saturday, looking for lunch. We'd been to two places already at the…read moreVillage in Park Royal and both were too crowded for us to get a table. Finally managed to get a table at Cactus Club Cafe. My daughter ordered a Cheddar Bacon burger and my mom had the Ravioli & Prawn Trio. I went for something different this time. I ordered the Warm Pull Apart Brioche, and the Creole Crab Spinach Dip. These were both so good...especially the dip! The Creole Crab Spinach Dip is a new item on their menu, and it's quite a winner in my opinion. My daughter enjoyed it too. Will definitely order it again sometime, assuming that they keep it on the menu!

Right in the middle of Stanley Park adjacent to the Vancouver marina. There's a large outdoor…read moretent-covered patio area and it's pretty cool to eat in a structure built in 1911. Truffle Parmesan fries - steak fry size with an excellent coating of truffle oil and Parmesan cheese. Personally, I prefer shoestring, but these were still very good. The Royal Huntsman House made bison patty, royal blue Stilton cheese, Cajun Hickory, smoked wild, boar, bacon, apple chips, butter, lettuce, tomato, 40 Creek barbecue aïoli, charcoal brioche bun, choice of salad, or fries. The patty definitely could be bigger, given the fact that the rest of the ingredients are "big" and losing sight of what should be the featured layer was a miss. Otherwise, what an impressive plating and wonderfully composed flavors. The tangy blue cheese draws out like a blade and the bacon is to die for. Seafood Chowder Creamy style chowder, shellfish, steelhead, Pacific cod, potato, chive, crispy, bacon, served with baguette. This outdid even the Huntsman - a well packed chowder with generous bites (not bits) of all the above - there was more volume of bites to sort out than actually creamy soup. Incredibly integrated flavors and keeps amazingly well. A five star can't miss dish. Given the venue , ambiance, food quality, menu creativity (they even offered a lychee boba martini), I'm rounding this up to an outstanding five star experience. Next time I would try the duck poutine. Well done - that's all.

My mom and I stopped in for lunch while exploring Stanley Park. The restaurant is located near the…read moreAquarium and Rose Garden. We initially chose to sit inside, but it was hot and the box fan wasn't doing enough to cool down the dining room so we switched to a table on the patio. The tables had umbrellas, but some of them were positioned in a way where we couldn't adjust them. My mom tried her best to move her chair out of the sun so she could get some coverage from the umbrella. I had the Dragonfruit Breeze Mocktail which was really good and very refreshing! My mom had an Iced Latte which she enjoyed. For my entrée, I went with the Fish and chips. Unfortunately I did not care for my meal. The batter wasn't evenly cooked. Some bites were very soft and doughy while other bites were very crunchy. The fish itself was flaky and tasted good, but the batter kind of ruined it for me. I also didn't care for the coleslaw that came with it. I don't know what kind of dressing was in it, but it had a vinegar after taste that I didn't like. Midway through the meal, my stomach started hurting (perhaps from the oil used to fry the fish). Needless to say, I didn't finish my plate. My mom ordered the Mediterranean Bowl and she enjoyed it. I did not try any of it, but it did look good. Our server was polite, but not personable compared to the other tables in his section. He was attentive in the beginning, but towards the end of our lunch he completely disappeared. He struck up conversations with a gentleman from Australia at one table and a couple from the UK at another table. Meanwhile, whenever he came to our table, he barely spoke. At some point he completely disappeared and we had to flag someone down so we could close out. Apparently our server went on break and didn't let us know. It honestly seemed like he didn't let another staff member know because no one covered for him in his absence until we grabbed another employee's attention. Mediocre food and mediocre service. Stanley's is a convenient dining option given it's location in the park, but I would not go out of my way to dine here again.

Cozy Bar & Grill With Festive Vibes And Plenty Of Seating…read more Red Lion Bar & Grill West Vancouver is one of my favourite eateries on the North Shore. Open everyday from 11:30am-10:30pm serving familiar and delicious British meals, draft beers, and cocktails. They offer plenty of indoor and patio seating. They also have a very cozy fireplace which you can sit around with friends and enjoy a glass of wine. If you are lucky you might be able to enjoy your meal with live music Happy hour is from 3-6pm and 9pm-closing We tried: Deep Fried Calamari $23.50 Baked Brie $24.00 Red Lion Burger $19.50 Cod Fish & Chips $26.50 Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Parking 4.5/5 (free street parking) Service (it took them ~10 minutes to bring the menu and ~20 minutes to come back and take our order)

The Red Lion has great ambiance, both inside and on the great outdoor patio and has never…read moredisappointed us. The service is friendly and efficient, the menu is varied and the kitchen has been consistently excellent over the many years we've eaten there. The bar and beer selection offer excellent service as well.

We've been The Keg regulars for over a decade and have been to all their locations…read more That's why we didn't think twice about celebrating our Wedding Anniversary at the West Vancouver Park Royal branch. Wish we hadn't. I'll tell you why.... The Keg always set a certain specific standard that stood out. Quality, Expert, Beauty, Consistency. They had that down to a science, so much so that I would get The Keg Cravings, and no other Steakhouse would do, but The Keg. Let's start with the Service: Our server was trying, but her inexperience and lack of talent did her injustice. Talent you ask?....Yes, a great server is a talented server. The Keg was famous for having servers that were impressively knowledgeable, quick, charming and friendly. Making the guest feel like they're taken care of. Every single one of them....that was their standard. Ariel even though tried to be friendly came across as tired and really just rushed us the whole evening. Also, when we asked for extra garlic, the personal comment from her, "Oh wow extra garlic on top of Garlic Mash?..." that really didn't help. Keegan the manager stopping by was a nice touch tough, but overall our experience of the service felt like an overrun old car trying to make it up a hill, rather than what The Keg used to be...... A Ferrari cruising steadily and confidently turning heads. The Food: Everything has shrunk. The steak, the sides, the veggies.....(see pic.) I ordered the Blue Cheese Filet Mignon. That is my favourite item on the menu with a baked potato fully loaded..meaning everything on top. Sour cream, chives and bacon. This wasn't fully loaded it was maybe half way there....moving on.... The steak also tasted like it had been sitting a while before it was served, as it had gone slightly cold. The same exact story with another filet dish. Compromised quality. Smaller portions. Higher prices. Even the famous Keg Caesar Salad looked like a cafeteria salad. The steaks and sides just didn't taste as fresh as they used to. The bacon around the filet mignon tasted like bacon from a low end breakfast dump. Rubbery and chewy, rather than crispy and zesty. I'm not a big fan of free deserts for birthdays or special celebrations, but I do appreciate and value the gesture, and The Keg prided itself in that practice to show its guests their appreciation. Even that's been cut. I don't mind paying more. But, don't cut corners with portion control.... and service, and that's what the whole evening was like...cutting corners and an overall theme of Lack. It's a shame when people have come to your fine dining establishment for many years, and shortly after leaving one evening they mutter quietly to each other.... "wow....they've really declined..." Simmering a loud silence wishing they had gone elsewhere.

Not sure why this location has such a low rating but we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience…read morehere this past weekend! Our servers were very attentive and knew our reservation was for a birthday and did their best to accommodate by offering us a great table by the window and a complimentary dessert. We ordered prime ribs and really liked the juiciness of the steaks. The twice-baked potatoes are always to die for! We also thought our waiter was delightful and he even sang happy birthday with us. :) The only downside is maybe the lobby area / elevator. The weird odor that lingered was the most unpleasant part of the whole experience!

Not sure how this place got far to 4.4 star probably prior to them buying out the business…read more This place is hideous. Here's what to expect if you come. 1) bad parking 2) old ambiance/decor (really old school) 3) dark af in there 4) in winter time SUPER COLD we literally was wearing our parka in the resto because they're so cheap to get a heater we were not the only ones who suffered another table complained we let it be I like our parka 5) the bread that comes before meals is fkn disgusting! Hard. Old. Taste like rat sh!t 6) the menu has at least 200 dishes 7) food like calamari is DRY!! RUBBERY!! SMALL!!! 8) pasta is Rubbery! Overcooked! Not authentic! Terrible! For the price!! Come on owners 9) lamb was just out of this world!!!! It is the worst spent $$ they didn't even clean the plate 10) just avoid this place at all cost 11) PS FOOD TOOK YEARS TO COME! Regretting $$ spent in here

Great spot in this part of Vancouver. The veal scallopini was tender and flavoured nicely with…read moremasala mushrooms. Lovely bread which we dipped in their soup of the day (lentil and chorizo). The soup was flavoursome with depth. Penne Norcina was good too. Al dente topped with ground veal mushroom semi glaze Marsala cream sauce.