Very cute restaurant Greeted upon entering…read more Staff was very friendly Food was great I had the half chicken and my husband had stroganoff We split the Cesar salad Everything was very fresh

Checked out The Red Accordion tucked away on Alberni for an evening of comfort food and cocktails…read more The Food The kitchen leans heavily into elevated, soulful comfort dishes with generous portions. The short rib stroganoff was deeply savory, rich, tender ribbons of beef folded into wide noodles with plenty of earthy wild mushrooms. It's deeply satisfying, though with all that rich sauce, the last few bites can feel pretty heavy. We also tried the savoury Dutch baby, which had great puffed, crispy edges and a custardy center that held up well against its savory toppings. The cocktail program is just as strong, with well-balanced drinks that don't lean overly sweet. The Service Friendly, down-to-earth, and attentive. We were greeted warmly at the entrance and guided upstairs without any awkward waiting. Drink orders were taken quickly, water was refilled consistently, and our server had honest recommendations when we asked to compare a couple of share plates. Pacing between drinks and hot food felt natural and relaxed. The Ambiance Easily the standout feature of the experience. Set inside a converted heritage house, it feels like dining in a bohemian, antique-filled living room. Between the fringed vintage lamps, dark moody walls, eclectic framed art, and soft amber lighting, the vibe is cozy, quirky, and distinctly romantic. It does get a little dim once the sun sets, and some tables in the smaller rooms are arranged fairly close together, but the character makes up for it.

we had a very enthusiastic young waiter. My comment would be that while he was polite, having him…read morerefer to our table of ladies to "how are you doing guys" and "what can I get you guys" was offputting. perhaps his manager could give him some coaching and instead say" how are you ladies today and "what can if offer you ladies to start your meal" the clientele at the Sylvia hotel are for the most part older patrons during the day and the approach by serving staff should match their customers.

We had breakfast here two days running, while staying at the hotel. That said, it is clear that…read moremany of the people having breakfast here are coming for a meal (ie not staying at the hotel). The decor is in the grand (though slightly faded) traditional hotel style, so lots of dark wood, and polished floors. You get proper cutlery and linen napkins, too. If you get a seat by the window, you have a superb view over English Bay, and can people watch the cyclists and joggers in the morning! The menu is a fairly standard offering of traditional Canadian breakfast, including pancakes, bacon, eggs Benedict with various additions, oats or granola bowls, and sourdough toast with smashed avocado. And, of course, maple syrup! Prices are around the C$20 -23 mark, though beverages and additional items are extra. Both times we were served reasonably swiftly, and you get unlimited iced water which is nice when it's warm. Staff were friendly and helpful, and everything was cooked freshly to order.

In the summer the large windows will be open so you can enjoy the nice weather and breeze. With the…read morewindows open you can people watch and also see people at the beach. Such a nice place to hang when the weather is nice. The staff are adequate and the beer is fine. We didn't try any of the food, and I'm sure it's good. The name is cute and that's the main reason we stopped in.

Incredibly disappointing experience today…read more When we arrived (around 1:45pm on a Monday), the restaurant was completely empty with one server working. He seated us and took our order for two beers, a pop and calamari. We received our drinks and waters, and then were not checked on again at all. About 20 minutes later, another server, Jade, arrived and two other tables came in. We continued to wait, with empty waters and an empty pop, without anyone checking on us. At around 40 minutes, I went to the washroom (after a discussion that if the food still wasn't there when I came back, we would cancel it and leave) and on my way watched Jade bring full meals to a table that had arrived about 20 minutes after us. While I was gone, Jade came over finally checked in and my family member asked about our calamari. After coming back, she then told him there had been an "error with the POS" and that she was putting the order in now. We have both worked as servers and, frankly, this felt like an excuse for an order that had simply been missed or never entered. Regardless, to have only 3 tables and 2 servers working for almost an hour - how was this not noticed beforehand? When I came back and was caught up, I told her not to bother with the food as it had already been over 40 minutes and we needed to leave. My family member had a flight to catch and this was the final stop of his trip. Her response was immediately quite rude, with some eye rolling involved, and she then called across the restaurant to the original server, "Yep, I guess we have to cancel that"(not verbatim) in front of the other tables. When she returned with the bill, I explained that I understood she wasn't the one who took our order, but regardless, we had been waiting for over 40 minutes without food, refills or anyone checking on us. Her tone became much friendlier, but she then told me that "it looks really bad for us when we void things in the system." That was a particularly frustrating comment. How a void looks internally should not be the customer's concern when the reason for the void is the service they received. It should be a bigger deal how bad it looks to have paying customers have a bad experience... She continued to emphasize that it wasn't her order and that this wasn't "her style of service," and said the other server probably would have comped the calamari if we took it. At that point we had already explained that we needed to leave and no longer had time to eat. I mentioned that offering to comp our drinks would have been appreciated, or at least making some effort to address the experience before I paid. Nothing was offered. The original server was standing about 15 feet away during this conversation and never came over to acknowledge the mistake or apologize himself, I even mentioned to Jade it would be nice if he could've apologized himself. An order being missed is an understandable mistake. What made this such a poor experience was waiting over 40 minutes without being checked on, watching tables that arrived well after us receive their meals, being given an excuse once we finally asked about our food, and then receiving attitude when we asked to cancel it. I'm especially disappointed that this was the final stop of my family member's trip. We came here specifically because it had been recommended to us, and unfortunately left with a very different impression. Oh, and the male server/bartender didn't ask for ID from my very young looking 22 year old family member, just as another thing to note.

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 went here the other night for a team dinner. The restaurant is located right on the water so it…read morehas beautiful views and was quaint with wood floors. They had a lot of beers on tap but I went for a sweet cider and it was delicious. For dinner I ordered the Cajun chicken which came with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted kale. The chicken was tender and came with a Cajun butter that added flavor and moisture. The mashed potatoes were especially tasty and the roasted kale was crisp, yet a little oil logged. Our waiter did a fantastic job of keeping our waters and drinks filled. We were here for several hours but had a great time and never felt like we were pushed out the door.

I come here for trivia pretty much every week and it has a great ambience to it, with very friendly…read moreservers. The food is mostly good though I'm not a fan of the chicken apple Brie wrap; it was dry and not very good. I also note some of the food has shrunk in size, especially the chocolate cake, which is disappointing.

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.

Had an early dinner at this place after the Vancouver Pride Parade and we had an amazing overall…read moreexperience. We've waited around 20 minutes to get a table and staff were friendly and accommodating. Our server was very attentive and always check our needs. The Red Sangria was fruity and really good same as the Szechuan Lettuce Wraps. I did enjoyed every bite of my Soy Dijon Salmon. It was perfectly cooked and was very tasty. The mashed potato was buttery and creamy.

Awesome food, service, ambiance Our waiter was fantastic,…read morethe entire staff was excellent. Fair prices we will definitely be returning highly recommend this restaurant.

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.

The happy hour and Monday pasta menu are awesome!…read more The portions are just right for smaller eaters--you can enjoy a satisfying meal without feeling overly full. The Monday pasta special is especially worth trying, and the happy hour options make it even better for a casual dinner or catch-up with friends. Great value, delicious food, and just the right portion size for light eaters. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

AMAZING drinks, amazing service and ambiance as well. I highly recommend the pink moon if want a…read morevery palatable drink that goes down smooth. As for the service, we felt attended to the whole time with warmth. We even forgot my bag of snacks we bought just before and the server ran it out to us when we were already several blocks away. Thank you Noah's for the wonderful experience

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.

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.

After seeing a local YouTuber eat some delicious looking food here, you know we had to add it to…read moreour list of places to try during our first visit to Canada. We were greeted by what I assume was the owner (as I also saw him featured prominently in the YouTube video) and took a seat at a table in this relatively small seating area. I kinda had an idea of what I wanted so I started to order.. that is, until the owner told me that he recommended something else on the menu instead. I'd be lying if I said this didn't catch me off guard a bit and even rubbed me the wrong a little, mostly because I had my mind set on what I wanted but I gave him the benefit of the doubt and accepted his recommendation. Again, I'll admit that I was a little pessimistic during the wait. I told my girlfriend that I hoped the Philly was as good as he thought it was because if not, I was going to be severely disappointed and my review would highlight that. I gotta say, great call from the gentleman. The Philly wasn't the most traditional I've ever had but it was a very yummy variation with nice textural differences that made it an abundantly enjoyable experience. The meat was cooked very well, the cheese was gooey, the fried onions gave it a great crunchy bite and that sauce was a scene stealer. All in all, what started off as a bit of an uncomfortable experience ended in one of our favorite dinner outings of our trip. The only extra detail that I'd like to share to the owner is to update his menu highlighting his personal recommendations so people lean towards those more. I like to take recommendations and ask for them consistently but maybe others wouldn't have appreciated it and could've taken it a bit out of context.

Over charged me . Food was okay but wouldn't be back. Asked for the 12.99 deal charged me sixteen…read morethen gave me 4$ in quarters . No 10% off just NO THX