Beautiful place for a leisurely Sunday brunch. And when I say leisurely (in this case) I'm talking…read moreabout a 40 minute wait for food. To be fair, the place was packed when we got there at 11 am. And our waiter, who was a great guy and really hustling around that day, apologized for the long wait. In the meantime, we admired the classic interior. When the food arrived, we were happy with our selections. My wild salmon burger was juicy and well seasoned, and the accompanying salad was immaculately fresh. My husband's crab benny sported perfectly poached eggs atop crisp crabcakes. Although the portion was on the smaller side, it satisfied.

Tasty historical restaurant a stone's throw from English Bay…read more Parking here is pretty awful. Best to walk there unless it's the evening. The hotel is a listed heritage building, and the diner ambience definitely reflects that too. Looks like something from the early 20th century, when people travelled by train and wore suits and dresses everywhere. The restaurant is elevated several steps from street level, which also means that the view from the dining room is definitely something special. Staff are very professional. No complaints. I had the prime rib hash. Basically poached eggs on a bed of aragula, hash browns, prime rib chunks, and hollandaise on top. Delicious. Definitely worth visiting if one wants to experience something from a bygone era. They definitely don't build places like these anymore.

Place was busy, and loud, on a Saturday afternoon, we sat at a table at the window with a great…read moreview of the foggy inlet and Morton Park. One waitress working the whole place made delivery feel a little slow, but we had our drinks within 5 minutes of order and food within 12. Fish and chips was really good, hot, crispy batter around moist tasty fish and the fries are skinny and crisp. All around a pleasant lunch after a chilly stroll.

This bar has great views of the english bay which is beautiful. Coming to the food and drinks the…read moreoptions are pretty limited and I wasnt very impressed with it. The service is good like that of a bar. Really wish they have more food and drinks options would love to enjoy it with that view

The location of this CRAFT Beer Market cannot be beat. No matter where you are seated in the…read morerestaurant, you have a world-class view of English Bay. My group was sat on the "patio" which is conveniently placed on the second floor of the building with large open air windows overlooking the beach, and bay. One of the nicest things about the patio is that it has a roof, so it's possible to enjoy the fresh air without getting a sunburn. Our server was polite, cheery and returned to our table at great pace. She made recommendations to help us sort through the massive beer list, and also understood the menu well enough to comment on all of the food items available. The food itself has improved a lot from what I previously remember being available at CRAFT in Olympic Village. The Tuna Poke was fresh and crisp-tasting and the beers were ice cold and served quickly. I'd recommend this place as a post-beach spot with friends, or also to kickstart a night on the town. Food: 4 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5

I stopped by CRAFT after cruising around English Bay. It got pretty late and I couldn't figure out…read morewhere to eat dinner that wasn't closing in 15 minutes. I wasn't even that excited to go at first but I'm glad I did. I sat at the bar upstairs since the lower level had closed, and the vibe was lively. Levi, the bartender, was cool and stayed busy but kept things moving with good service. The standout was the frozen Irish coffee. Baby when I tell you it was good, I'm not exaggerating!!!! I had two and honestly wanted a third. It's made with Jameson, Baileys Irish cream, vanilla cream, and coffee, topped with whipped cream and coffee beans. Easily the highlight of the meal. I also ordered the Queen Bee pizza, which was cheesy, greasy, and solid overall. The jalapeño relish and hot honey gave it a nice spicy kick that made it stand out more than your typical bar pizza. Overall, this turned into a way better late-night stop than I expected especially since they have reverse happy hour. I wish I could blink my eyes and pop in Vancouver right quick just for this drink though!

I really enjoyed this spot. The interior has a charming vintage, retro feel that gives it a…read morenostalgic vibe, and the view adds an extra layer to the experience. The music was a bit louder than I prefer, but it didn't take away too much from the overall atmosphere. The food was solid--my favourites were definitely the burger and the charcuterie, both of which stood out. The Brussels sprouts were just okay in comparison. Service was decent, nothing over the top but perfectly fine. One of the highlights is their happy hour, which offers great value on both food and drinks. Overall, it's a place I'd happily return to.

Bayside Lounge is one of my go-to downtown spots for brunch, namely because of the great views of…read moreEnglish bay; its largely undiscovered status so it's easy to get a table; and good value. The vibe is 70s retro with harvest gold upholstery and smiley faces on the walls; the stellar feature is the view and plenty of windows to go around. There's a distinct "eau de bar" fragrance in the background. To note: because it functions largely as a bar, they don't serve brunch to kids under 19. I usually order the Healthy Hash whilst my partner likes skipping around the menu. The well-seasoned hash sports plenty of crisp veggies (zucchini, tomatoes--both fresh and sun-dried--and yams) topped with a couple of perfectly poached eggs. Today my partner ordered the Chorizo Avocado Benny, and while it wasn't one of his favourites, he'd order it again. The chorizo sausage was surprisingly bland however. Service was well-intentioned although a bit haphazard. Not our server's fault because he was the only one on duty whilst guests continued to stream in. Maybe the secret is already out...

Recommend a reservation. We waited in line for about 30 minutes on a busy Thursday evening. The…read moreservice was very good and food was better than expected for a very touristy place. You pay for the view and energy of eating on the boardwalk which is worth it. Very pleasant!

I went to the cactus club at English Bay yesterday. Myself and two guests one from out of town. We…read moreall ordered the Smashburger special and it was so small McDonald's burgers almost as big. Anyways, when I got home I checked cactus club site. It spoke to me two 3 oz patties. They are putting one 3 oz Patty in there. Very small. Very disappointed with what they're doing. I just thought I'd warn other people don't order their specials. You don't get anything or if you do it's so small. Unbelievable!! Would not recommend

Stumbled upon this place via Yelp (thanks fellow Yelpers) when we were in town for a cruise. So…read moreglad that we found it as the establishment was a gem. The owner and staff were so welcoming / made our dinner even more special. Restaurant has classy, modern, and hip decor. There's also a bar area for drinks. We had several of their pasta dishes and all were very good. Nice selection of wines, which we enjoyed with our meal. We had a large party (9 people) and they did a great job of serving us - meals came out quickly and efficiently. They really added to the specialness of our group vacation.

We had a nice evening at Alchemist. We were there for happy hour, so we were able to order a…read morebottle of wine for to have with our dinner. They have an outdoor patio area but the seating is on couches you and would have to lean over to eat at a coffee table. We thought that it would be very awkward for eating. They had one high top table outside that we took. Sunday is pizza night and all the pizzas were $17.95. The FIFA game was on both inside and on the patio. For dinner we shared a diavola pizza and smoked salmon parpadelle. The pizza was good but the crust was soggy. The salmon parpadelle was good but I think it would have been better with another pasta - spaghetti, linguine or fettucine as the pasta could not be twirled with a fork and spoon and had to be cut up. The service was excellent. When our server Malaka heard that we were coming in from Abbotsford she said that she would give us the "best seat in the restaurant". When we opted to sit on the patio she gave us a complimentary tiramisu as a thank you. It was such a kind gesture. It was a nice relaxing evening and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Great vibe! If I lived closer, I'd be here all the time because both the cocktails and food are so…read morecraveable! The last drink I had when I dined at Noah's was the Eclipse -- pisco, charcoal, caradamom, yuzu, rosemary syrup, and angostura -- and I'm still thinking about it weeks later. Eclipse was airy and refreshing, but it also had depth. The uni pasta fills the void in my heart (and stomach!) that's been there since The Rise Eatery closed. Speaking of seafood, the oysters topped with ikura felt so precious. It's served with a shoyu vinaigrette that I definitely recommend adding a spoonful of. Adding to the decadence, the yuzu gorgonzola cream gnocchi...didn't really taste yuzu, but this was a very delicious gnocchi dish. Don't skip on dessert! The cardamom mochi donuts are perfection! Other notes: seats were comfy; service was swift and friendly.

We went here for a special occasion and did the omakase tasting. It was our first time doing…read moreomakase so we don't have any expectations. It didn't blow me away but overall it was really good. You get an insane amount of food. I don't know anyone who could finish the amount they served you so it's great value for only 100 CAD. The standouts for us were the Brussel sprouts, negitoro, and the scallop from the starters and the Gorgonzola gnocchi from the main. The best dessert was the cardamom mochi doughnuts. It is a small space so they only have one waitress. She is a very good job handling all the tables and they were all full when we were there. She was also super sweet and helped us with recommendations. They have a good happy hour here so if I go back it would probably be for happy hour or just ordering à la carte off the menu. I'm not sure I would do the omakase again and it looked like we were the only ones doing it the night we went.

Stopped by Stanley Park Brewing Company after golf today and really enjoyed it. ordered the salmon…read morebowl, chicken wings, chicken bites, and a cocktail. The salmon bowl was excellent -- it came with edamame, carrots, radishes.The salmon itself was super fresh and flavorful. I also really liked the chicken bites. They had a nice kick with a bit of chili flakes and were topped with cilantro, which added a fresh touch. Solid spot for a relaxed meal after a round of golf. Service is also friendly.

During a recent visit to Stanley Park the last thing I expected to find was a brewery...but there…read moreit was! I thought it was a mirage at first, but I walked up and touched it so I knew it was real. And it was exactly what we needed after a not insignificant amount of walking around Vancouver (we were touristing) and it was lunch time. Stanley Park Brewing is larger inside than it appears outside. With its outdoor seating and multiple public and private dining rooms its footprint is roughly the size of Rhode Island. (ok, maybe not THAT big...but it is expansive). Stanley Park Brewing is located not far from the entrance to Stanley Park so the views and the surroundings were all very beautiful. A tall clump of trees over here, a some flowering bushes over there...just lush greenery in every direction...and tennis courts. The entire area was clean and well maintained. When we arrived we were told there would be about a 15 (US) minute wait, but that 15 (US) minutes turned into about 5, as we were seated almost immediately at a table adjacent to the bar. The weather was amazing that day (about 72° F) so all the doors and windows were open so there was plenty of fresh air and a nice breeze. Our server arrived with cold water (muchly needed!) and gave us the beer and food menus. Congo and I opted for a flight of beers and the Smokey Island pizza because the maple candied bacon bits, charred pineapple, and jalapeño caught my attention. (Relax, people, it was personal pan pizza size.) For my flight of four I chose: SunSetter Peach Wheat Ale, Waypoint Hazy Pale Ale, Parklandia Hazy IPA, and Noble Pilsner. Each was very good with its own unique tastes and flavour palettes. Our food orders took about 15 minutes to arrive and the food was hot and accurate. The Smokey Island pizza was *Chef's Kiss*, while the SunSetter Peach Wheat Ale from my flight was so good I had to get a pint as well. Our server (Jordan) who was also the bartender. Jordan was knowledgeable about the beers and was able to answer any questions about menu without having to consult someone else. He also suggested the Smokey Island pizza, and for that alone he and I can be good friends. The entire staff was constantly in motion, whether sitting new guests, handling drink refills, cleaning tables, or anything else. Great teamwork all around. What started as a chance visit turned into one of our favorite lunch stops in Vancouver. Congo and I thank you.