What a LOVELY spot! Very sweet decor and atmosphere, homey but beautiful. Stellar and attentive service topped with a menu of great variety and thoughtful flavours and playing. Special shout out to the lamb topped hummus and pork collar. Only critique would be that the seafood pasta lacked a bit of flavour. Our friends are getting married here and we can't wait to go back! read more

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This place is a great vibe. Steak was good but I had a LOT of fat on mine though. My friends didn't. Fries were trash. Side salad was bad. Service was wonderful read more

Hart House Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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We visited Hart House Restaurant on May 31, 2025, to celebrate a friend's birthday brunch, and it was such a beautiful experience. We enjoyed a delicious spread of breakfast dishes including eggs, toast, bacon, heirloom tomato toast on sourdough with whipped feta and pistachio pesto, plus home fries topped with a fried organic egg. Everything was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. What makes Hart House even more special is the people. The chef, servers, waitstaff, and manager are all truly wonderful -- warm, welcoming, and genuinely dedicated to making every guest feel happy and special. I highly recommend this lovely spot for a memorable brunch in a beautiful setting. read more

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sunday brunch with my girlies at 1:30 pm, the kind of afternoon stitched together by laughter, easy conversation, and the soft light of early fall. the weather called for rain, but thankfully, mother nature was kind, and the trees outside brushed everything in golds, oranges, browns and reds, a perfect picturesque autumn day. hart house has been part of burnaby's dining scene since 1988, tucked inside a 1906 tudor style home overlooking deer lake. the space has been renovated and feels bright and timeless, tall windows framing the water, a warm wooden bar lined with bottles, a fireplace glowing gently. it's the kind of place that invites you to slow down, put your phone away (except for photos), and just be present. i ordered the shakshuka, bold, smoky sauce, one egg perfectly runny, the other slightly sad and overdone, but the flavours still held together. the potatoes were crisp on the outside and soft inside, just the right balance against the richness of the dish. everyone at the table seemed happy with their choices, smiles and small bites weaving through our conversation. our server was kind and attentive without hovering, topping up our waters frequently, the kind of quiet presence that keeps everything flowing naturally. as we lingered over coffee and shared desserts, sunlight streamed across the table, it felt like more than just brunch. it was a pause, a little reset, friendship, warmth, and that feeling of being exactly where you need to be, grateful for this time together. hart house still knows how to make a meal feel like a memorable moment. read more

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Amazing to go in the spring/summer when the weather is nice and you can sit outside. We came on a Saturday dinner in May and the weather was beautiful, and the lawn is nice with a great view of the lake. Our server was very friendly and nice, and the food was great as well. I recommend the vol au vent and the pavlova! read more

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Came here for Happy Hour on Saturday and it was pretty quiet. We sat in the sun room which was breezy on a hot day which was nice. With four people, we ordered the beef burgers and a Caesar salad. The salad was pretty tasty and we though the burgers were great too (albeit a bit pricey!). The fries that came with the burgers could be better as they seemed a bit hard. Overall, the ambiance was nice and the server came to check on us a few times throughout our meal so that was also very nice. read more

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I have been a fan of this elegant restaurant for over thirty years. As a wheelchair user, I can verify that it is fully accessible and the food is delicious. Yesterday at 2 pm Anthony warmly greeted my friend and I and set up a beautiful table with a south facing view of the lake as the staff prepared for the New Year's Eve rush. Our server was lovely. I think her name was Amelia? She helped us decided what to order and the service was perfect. I have often sat on the patio in the summer and will return again soon. It's nice to see a Heritage Building serve the community so well. (I'd love for there to be more designated accessible parking spots.) Hopefully their espresso machine is repaired soon. After our late lunch we headed down to Deer Lake to watch the sun setting. Perfection. This is a lovely oasis in the middle of a busy city. read more

A group of us came here for a birthday celebration. I've lived in Burnaby for decades & finally dined here for the first time. Food: 5/5 - some of us had the 3 course dine out Burnaby while the remainder ordered a la carte. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food. I had the seared steelhead fish which was cooked to perfection. Checkout the photos of the entrees we much tasted better than the actual photos. Service: 5/5 - it was a sloow start to get even our bread. We had 6:45 pm reservations but didn't eat right away. Our server did a good job asking if we needed anything. Ambiance: 4/5 located in an older style house, we had the room to ourselves. They can seat small or larger groups. Our dining room had a gas fireplace which added ambience to the place. Maybe they were short staffed? There's free parking out front. read more

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Had a special group event at Hart House with a set menu. Place was so noisy you couldn't hear what people at your table were saying. Food itself was OK, though I was so thirsty later on - that tells me there was a lot of salt in that meal. There was a surprise $12 charge for the tenderloin which was not indicated on the menu. Worse of all, we were yelled at and made to feel stupid for making a request to have individual receipts! Autogratuity of 20% was charged for this kind of horrendous experience is completely inappropriate. Am never going back and others should avoid it too. read more

Came for Father's Day celebration. Beautiful house transformed into a restaurant. I love how the heritage character of the house was preserved and yet it didn't look old at all. Serve staff was nice and attentive. Food is good! Especially loved the Back Ribs. I've never enjoyed back ribs because it's usually dry and smothered with BBQ sauce. However this ribs are very tender! Every dish we ordered was good! read more

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We came for dineout Vancouver 2024 and the food was pretty mediocre. The fiancé got a chicken liver pate and the duck -- those were the main thing he got that differed from me -- and he got food poisoning after. Which can happen due to bad luck, but it wasn't the best experience for a date night. I did like my soup though! But my main of the fish was pretty dry and the polenta was very dry and plain to eat. read more

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Beautiful restaurant by Deer Lake! We had a wonderful brunch at Hart House Restaurant. We opted for indoor dining. The view for indoor dining is not as nice as the outdoor one but we were still able to see a glimpse of the lake. The door was open to the outdoor dining section so there was a nice gentle breeze at where we were seated. Their menu changes from time to time but I ordered their Smoked Steelhead & Herb Frittata, a mango tonic drink and basque cheesecake. The frittata was really good. It wasn't dry at all. I know it weird but I love the sourdough and the potatoes a lot. This is coming from someone who don't normally eat sourdough at first, I thought it was just plain bread but it was slight toasted and buttered already. We sat and chat for a long time... to almost 4 pm. I checked their hours when I got home and turns out their brunch service ends at 3pm. I am surprised that they didn't kick us out and still refill our water I definitely would come back to try other menu items :) read more

Love the building and heritage of it. Food is nice and we enjoy brunch every so often as just us or with friends. Staff is always so kind and friendly and attentive. The xmas tree and the fireplace make it so special. In summeryou can eat on the patio enjoying the lake. Definately give it a go! read more

We attended a private function and it was in the private room off the back of the Hart House and was a spectacular day and beautiful views of Deer Lake. The food was exceptional and the service was just as exceptional as the food. It only holds about 22-24 sit down and probably 40 ish for stand up or Tapas style. Good place for dinner (Hart House restaurant) or a special gathering in either the private room or one of their other meeting rooms. read more

Went last night a bit quiet but of course excellent Staff wonderful food delicious Warm atmosphere Management welcoming and full of great history of the building Had the lamb shank And steelhead With Ceaser salad and scallops Finished with cheesecake And nice Pinot Gris parallel 50 read more

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Been at Hart House for a wedding before but it was outdoors so have never been inside. A friend suggested going to Hart House for Dine out so was excited to see what the old manor looks like. First off, you step in and a hearty fireplace greets you. If that doesn't give one a homey feel I don't know what will! The host greeted us with warmth, checked our vaccination records, and we were happy that all the tables were very spaced out so we felt very covid-safe. Our server was very warm, attentive, and friendly. We were off to a good start! For $48/person, my two friends and I decided to all order from the Dine Out menu. The actual dine out menu varied slightly and offered more choices than what was posted on the Dine Out Vancouver website, which was a nice surprise! I ordered the Humboldt squid, Braised Lamb Ragu Pappardelle, and the sticky toffee pudding. The Humboldt squid was a generous portion cooked in a Mediterranean style in which the squid was barely rubbery in texture. Solid start to the meal! Next came the braised Lamb Ragu Pappardelle, which I had previously smelled the delicious aroma entering into the dining room. The dish was a huge portion and the lamb was very hearty but did not taste gamey. It was a great pasta dish and definitely hit the spot. Finishing off the meal was the sticky toffee pudding, which was quite generous in size. I'm usually not much of a dessert person but ate this entire pudding up as it wasn't overly sweet and I loved the sweet and salty flavour contract profile. Very solid 3 course dine out menu and look forward to going back to Hart House again one day! read more

Hart House Restaurant - Braised Lamb Ragu Pappardelle - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Located within an Historical house overlooking Deer lake, even without any photographs, you can start to picture the setting! Its the kind of restaurants that brings you to a different time & space once you step inside, stone fireplace welcomes you ( especially in cooler days, it will immediately warms your heart ), Hostesses are all very helpful and gracious, the times that we are here they have all been extra helpful with our request! Menu highlights: - Spaghettini Ala Scoglio ... always al dente and cooked to perfection varies depending on what the Chef has on hand that day ... - Roasted Chicken Parmigiana ... Tender & succulent! A slice of pancetta between the skin & the chicken was the secret of this dish!! Topped with a slice of Caciocavallo Cheese elevated the whole taste sensation! Try it!! - Rosemary Parmesan Fries ... need I say more!! - House Made Ricotta Doughnuts ... make sure you have it!! I like to commend all the service staffs here who are all very professional and efficient, they make you feel relaxed and at home, special mention to Andrew & Alia!! read more

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The ambiance is fantastic ~ patio outside in a beautiful garden with a view of Deer Lake. The food was excellent ~ I had the steelhead trout and it was superb. The service was friendly and helpful. A very relaxing experience and I will definitely be back! read more

Reservations highly recommended. Parking lot up front of the restaurant. Came here for brunch on a Sunday. We were seated right away. Wait staff is very friendly. Had the house special seafood with squid ink pasta. Very flavorful and generous portions. For dessert, it's limited pumpkin donut with cream cheese dip. Sublime. Dessert #2 cheesecake. Not too dense with yummy sauces. read more

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Super fresh and high quality food! We had Caesar salad and roasted beef. Only 1 word to describe: delicious! The salad was fresh, and the meat was tender and flavourful, cooked to perfection! The atmosphere of the restaurant was calm and very relaxing, perfect for a romantic evening meal. I'll definitely go back if I get the chance to. read more

One of a handful of great classy restaurants in the Vancouver area, a converted old mansion left behind from a more civilized time. A wonderful place for special occasions with great ambience. The food is good, parking is plenty and sitting at a window overlooking the landscaped garden is a truly relaxing experience. read more

We made reservations for a Friday night to end a busy week at work for the 2 of us. Though I have been Hart House for summer weddings by the water but I have dined once for company Christmas dinner a long time ago. We also wanted to try the Dine Out Vancouver 2021 menu. The venue is beautiful entering the historical building. It was a day after snowfall and they had their fireplace with log of wood burning. It felt so warm and cozy, like coming home for Christmas. :) We are seating quickly at a table upon entering the door to the dining room. I looked around imagining families of past how they lived in the space. Perusing the menu that was provided to us and we ordered the following: appetizer: 1) sformato cacio e pepe - my appetizer was delicious and something different. Great crunch on the top with bottom part softer with egg. Great choice to try something different. 2) smoked tomato seafood chowder - my partner's appetizer and he loved the crispy pork belly that was carefully placed in the soup. Smoky and hearty. entree: 1) chorizo crusted arctic char - my partner's entree and he really how perfectly cooked and charred of the fish. With the crispy Chickpeas, olives, and Arugula, Romesco Sauce paired perfectly with each bite of the fish. 2) confit duck leg - my entree was flavourful and moist. The duck was on top of braised lentils which made the dish very comforting and nourishing. Along with dish, pancetta, tomato sauce, kale, Garlic pangrattato and salsa verde brought flavours that worked well for this dish. dessert: 1) chocolate hazelnut feuilletine with whipped milk chocolate ganache and salted caramel 2) basque country cheesecake with huckleberry reduction and vanilla bean cream Both desserts are equally delicious. If you are looking for something chocolate you won't go wrong with chocolate hazelnut feuillentine, rich and chocolately. I enjoyed the cheesecake more as I like dessert that is not too sweet and the cheesecake tasted so good with the tartness of the huckleberry reduction. It was a fantastic dining experience at Hart House. The staff was amazing and provided a great dining experience. I would definitely come back. read more

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The food was good. The ambiance, however, was my favorite. It's like a cozy home that you're going to have dinner at. Great views of the lake nearby and there's seating near the fireplace. Excellent service - courteous and kind staff. I forgot to get any pictures of the food. Also, they have a space for private events with a bar upstairs. read more

Traditional setting for those who want a change that doesn't quite look like a restaurant. Beautiful setting that serves good food.

Attended my brother's wedding here. Service was top notch and the setting was beautiful. The h'orderves were nice. 2 options that day: tuna tatami in mini ice cream cones topped with wasabi mousse and fried chicken with sriracha mayonnaise sauce in a waffle cup. Starter: White asparagus soup - I didn't get a chance to have my soup while it was warm and by the time I got to it, it was a bit cold. Had it with some bread, it was still nice. Main course: I had the trout, it was very tasty and the accompaniment were delish. Dessert: Chocolate cake - this was a bit too sweet for me personally read more

Hart House Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

First time here and our overall experienced was very good. The place was very nice and very romantic for dates. It's also very good for conversations. Staff are very friendly and accomodating. All the foods we ordered are very good, very creamy, tasty and flavorful. The price is okay. I highly recommend this place and will definitely go back here. read more

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We came here for a company holiday lunch. Food is fantastic! I had the Arctic char and it was cooked perfectly with tons of flavour. Service was a bit of a gong show! They consistently kept serving the wrong dish to the wrong person. There was a bit of a wait for one of our dishes (even though two others had ordered the same dish). They also got my tea order wrong, after confirming with me a second time. It was a hot mess of a service, however everyone was very friendly. read more

Hart House Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I booked a table for two. My friend arrived first and waited quite a while for someone to show up and seat her. When I arrived a few minutes later there was no one at reception but I saw my friend so I seated myself. Service was sporadic. One dish was underdone and a soup dish wasn't hot. No offer to bring bread to the table. After the main meal we ordered dessert and a decaf coffee and decaf cappuccino. We asked several times about the coffee. After we had finished dessert the coffee finally arrived but the server brought a regular cappuccino instead of decaf. The manager came over and offered to take the coffee off the bill. He later returned and said he understood the main dishes weren't satisfactory so offered to take those off too. Even with those items removed the bill came to close to $80 for one drink each, one shared salad and one shared dessert. I have eaten at this restaurant several times over the past few years, and today was such a disappointment. My friend and I agreed that we would go elsewhere for lunch next time. read more

This restaurant was amazing on all fronts. The building is beautiful, lovely decor, the ambience was set even before sitting down at our table. We came on a weekday night. It was very quiet - apart from a party that was going on upstairs we were one of the only two tables of patrons in the main dining area. This was surprising that there weren't more people when the food and drinks came and everything was absolutely amazing!! We tried out a lot of dishes - the Albacore Tuna Tartare, Daily Risotto, the Braised Almb Shank, French Fries with Truffle Aioli, and the Lemon Tart - and there was not one dish that wasn't a 5/5 on both prsentation and taste. The staff was extremely friendly and helped us pick out some good items. They even let us freely explore the restaurant and take pictures. It's been 2 - 3 weeks since I was there but this restaurant made such an impression that I had to come back and give it my 5-star review. Although a bit on on the pricier side, you definitely get the experience you are paying for. I would DEFINITELY recommend this restaurant - you will not be disappointed! read more

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The company I work for held our annual Christmas lunch here this year and we were happy overall. The staff were very friendly and the service we received was great. The owners of my company are very particular about certain things and the Hart House came through for us which made my CEO very happy. The food was great however, it could have been warmer. It wasn't cold but it wasn't hot either. That kind of comes with buffet style catering though. The desserts were fabulous and I had actually been looking forward to them the most. I highly recommend all of them. I would definitely recommend the Hart House for corporate events such as this. read more

Hart House Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

The restaurant is located in a beautiful park, just off the highway. It's a cute, cozy heritage mansion. When I was there two parties were occurring at the same time. They have a main dining area and a sunroom. I think they were a little busy and we waited about 5 minutes at the entrance for someone to come by. There was no one anywhere near by we could call. This is odd for a higher end restaurant. I think they may have been short staffed as we did have to wait a while for our dishes to be cleared as well as our bill to come. We ordered the lamb and surf and turf for our main entrees. We shared the octopus as an appie and a chocolate cake as our dessert. Overall the flavours were good, but we found both of our mains to be a little over cooked. Especially the veggies. My dad gave me a gc for this place. I don't think I would eat here otherwise. The ambience is nice but the food isn't as good as comparably priced restaurants in the city. The service was also very slow. It's a nice place for a work event or a wedding. read more

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Growing up in Burnaby, everyone knew about the Hart House from their 2 for 1 entrée coupon cards that were sent to each household in the mail back in the 90's. In my mind, I used to call this place the 2 for 1 restaurant because I used to get so many advertisements in the mail from this restaurant. If this place was really good, why would they have to advertise so much with their 2 for 1 coupons? I finally convinced myself to try this place for the first time in about 30 years since the restaurant first opened in 1988. I ordered from three course chef's menu. Heirloom Tomato salad: everything tasted fresh like it was picked from the backyard and eating it in the park out in the patio made it more enjoyable. The herb vinaigrette dressing was on the tasteless bland side. The Surf & Turf: the grilled pork belly was harder than an Oh Henry! candy bar aka overcooked and the portion size was so tiny. The rest of the dish -- scallops, corn polenta, morel mushrooms and wild asparagus were nicely cooked and presented, but the dish was cold. I did not complain because I knew they were busy with a wedding that was going on and it took forever for this dish to come out, but seriously? Okanagan Summer Cake: nice and light and not too sweet for the olive oil pound cake and the whipped mascarpone. Strawberry Crème Brûlée: this tasted exactly like store bought strawberry yogurt! Their complementary bread was excellent -- it was freshly baked and the outer crust was light and crispy. Their complementary deep-fried ball tasted like a pakora. Their pakora was probably the tastiest savoury dish for this meal, and it was actually served hot. read more

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Hart House is located in Deer Lake and there is free parking. The restaurant is a heritage style house with old fashion furniture and decor. I found the food from average to pretty good: Ling cod fish and chips. A little too salty and too much batter on the fish. Salad with goat cheese and beets. The salad was refreshing and the goat cheese was plentiful. I felt like it needed a bit more beets though. The service was excellent and deserves a 5/5. The staff was very attentive and tries hard to make you feel welcome. I like the location of this restaurant and the view, but the decor is not my style. read more

Hart House Restaurant - Dining room - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

This is a heritage house transformed to the restaurant since 1988. I never been to Hart House for dinner, well... it's not on my list anyway. We went there 10 mins early and walked around at Deer Lake such as a beautiful Sat evening. The hostess was friendly and we got seated with a view of the lake (prob most of tables would get very scenic view) My gal friend bought a Groupon - tasting menu (6-course at $40) which pretty good deal to try it. Unfortunately, the food portions were small, disappointing and not tasty. Some dishes decorated nicely. Amuse bouche - Pickle (I would not consider pickle as bite-sized hors d'œuvre and mouth amser) Autumn vegetable terrine with stilton cream - Just a potato and carrot terrine (All season veggie items) which tasteless. Truffled mushroom cannelloni with sherry espuma - I spooned out truffled mushroom coz cannelloni was so dry and chewy. Smoked sablefish - It served in lukewarm temperature of sablefish. It's still smooth and tasty. Braised pork cheek and seared diver scallop - We got finally something taste good. Braised pork cheek the delicate softness of the cheek and really brought out the flavour! The scallop was delicious. Panna cotta with port-poached pear and macaroon - Panna cotta was in light flavor and silky smooth texture. The macaroon wasn't crunchy and too sweet. Beside the view, I don't think the food in regular price can bring me back again. read more

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Food was great ! They re cooked my burger and fries for me. Service is a bit slow there but overall I rate it 4 out of 5 stars! :) read more

Historical type establishments need to stop relying on ambiance alone to carry the experience. For the hefty price and pageantry, would love to have equal quality. Service was unbarebly slow when it was very few seated in the patio. Food was meager for price and quality was lacking. Owners, please.come unannounced and actually see what level of food and service your staff is putting out. Might make you rethink your business plan since.looks and ambiance only go so far... read more

Hart House Restaurant - The view - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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We have been loyal customers of the Hart House for the past decade. It is a great place to celebrate any special occasions. They never disappoint with their wonderful food, excellent service and beautiful location. The restaurant is a heritage house built in 1906 and is located right by the scenic Deer Lake in Burnaby. In the summer, they often have weddings outside on the lawn which have the view of the lake and the historical house. Inside, the restaurant has two main spacious dining rooms looking out either to the lake or the beautiful front yard. It's an unbeatable experience to have lunch in the main room while looking out at the peaceful view of the lake during a summer day. We also enjoy having romantic dinners there when they lit up the huge fire place at the lobby. During Dine Out Vancouver 2016, we had the Chicken Liver Parfait which is made from Fraser Valley chicken liver and truffle. The rich flavour of the truffle paired well with the anchovy salsa. For entree, we had the Surf and Turf which is braised veal cheek with seared scallops. Both are cooked perfectly. Finally, we wrapped up the meal with a Chocolate Feuilletine Bar for dessert. read more

Hart House Restaurant - Dine Out Vancouver 2017 - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Outdoor patio was awesome and their food too. Service could do better. We were placed under a tent and it was freezing. The heater didn't work too. When we asked the Manager she said we didn't have any choice because we were 5. It was too cold and getting uncomfortable. We asked again and they transferred us. I guess we did have a choice. They should not let any one use the tent if it's freezing and customers need not ask twice. Their food was great though especially their Duck Flatbread and their Truffle Fries. Their Manager or maybe she was the owner can attend a session or two on Customer Service she seemed not to care if we freeze or not?!? read more

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Went on a sunny Day and was seated by the window. What view! Definitely request to get seated by the window. Service was amazing from the moment we stepped in. It's a large house that's been turned into a restaurant. It is very well kept for it's age. The food was great. They had a "Date Night" menu which was a 3 course meal at $52 each, and we went with that. To start we had each of the appy. The poached pear salad was smaller than I thought. The pears were delicious but other than that there wasn't much to it. Hazelnut was crushed and mixed in the labneh which I didn't feel mixed well...perhaps some Brie cheese would've been a better option. The lamb terrine wrapped in pancetta was not my cup of tea. Main was delicious and a very large portion. But the dessert did not meet my expectations. The cakes were quite dry and felt like a ready made super market cake. The cocktail list was alright. Good atmosphere, and service. Parking lot right outside. I would return. I think it's a good place for a date. read more

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Really enjoyable meal with the Dungeness crab and shrimp rolls with side of pork belly. All quite tasty as was the fresh baguette and butter with homemade jam read more

Hart House Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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