What a lovely discovery. I had walked by this place a number of times and never stopped. Foolish…read moremistake! Four of us went for dinner and had the tasting menu. We weren't sure what to expect especially because the price was so reasonable. The food was absolutely delicious. Each course was innovative and delicious. The service was fantastic. Finn and our waitress both made it a memorable experience. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back. Highly recommend.

We visited Bar Corso during happy hour. It was nice ambience and service was very good…read more What we ordered: Crostini - Wagyu(Wagyu tartar Smoked bone marrow emulsion, onion ash and pickles) Tonnato(Confit Albacone tunnel belly Fried capers) Stacciatella(house stracciatella, balsamic,Perl's and basil) Tapenade(olive, sun dried tomatoes, roasted pepper and Calabrian chill) Wagyu was the best. It was full of flavor and wagyu was tender. Great item. Tonnato was also good. Very solid item. I did not have stacciatella. Tapenade was sour side, with strong olive and roasted pepper flavors stand out. Vongole(savory clams, fermented Taragu mares chilli white wine and parsley, squid ink linguine) Highlight! Clam and Vongole sauce were very delicious! Squid ink linguine was also good. It was good to have sauce with bread. Bistecca(Babette steak, Amaro jus, garlic scapes, frisee and hazelnuts) This item was also very delicious. Medium rare steak was tender(a bit chewy) the garlic scapes, hazelnut and frisée combination was excellent. i really enjoyed having together with meat. Overall, I really liked this restaurant. I would like to visit late night next time.

Nice vibe in this bar, went for the Happy Hour and some music. Staff here were great, friendly and…read morehelpful, attentive where needed. This space shares the kitchen with Havana's, we had the Tuna Tataki Tostadas, Shrimp Ceviche, Chorizo Empanadas, Spanish Shrimp and Croquetas with Ham & Cheese, all tasty. We had a bottle of Red Wine, small selection more mixed drinks available, special menu of Rum based ones that week. Phil Bo was performing, guitar with looping, enjoyable and perfect for background. Note that if you come for Happy Hour, it'll be a 2 hour window before they need the table again. I was surprised how early this place filled up, doing something right.

Found the perfect spot for a girls' night or a fun date night!…read more The Flamingo Room on Commercial Drive brings Miami vibes right to Vancouver! Sip on fun and delicious cocktails in this vibrant, tropical-inspired space that'll transport you straight to the tropics. Perfect Whether you're in the mood to sip something tropical or just enjoy the lively atmosphere, this place has it all! Address: 1214 Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC V5L 2T4 Open: Wednesday-Sunday Food (portions are pretty small and they didn't have a few of the items we wanted to order. It can be a pricey spot so I recommend going during happy hour) Service 4.5/5 Parking 3/5 Ambiance 5/5

Small, cozy space with a great ambiance. Happy hour runs from 5-7pm, which is a nice draw. We…read morestarted with the baguette bites ($3-$5 each during happy hour), and they were delicious. That said, considering the food is mostly pre-prepared and it wasn't busy, the wait was surprisingly long. We also shared two other dishes, which were good, but the service was extremely slow--so much so that we eventually gave up on trying to have a full meal there and left still hungry. We ended up going to another restaurant nearby. I'd come back for a glass of wine and the baguette bites, but not for a full dinner. It's just too slow. Given the simplicity of the dishes, the timing didn't quite make sense--especially since the bar service was fine and the server was very friendly. I even saw the cook coming out to chat with tables several times, which was a bit confusing considering how slowly the food was coming out.

We came on a Saturday at around 5pm. The restaurant was quite empty but by around 7pm the place was…read morefull. Our favourite bite of the night was for sure the Iberico Sandwich ($18). It had gruyere cheese, honey and Dijon mustard. It was super addicting. The chorizo was oily and savoury. Might come in just to share this The steak tartare ($17) was not bad. Bread was nice and crunchy. Would have been nice if it had a bit more seasoning on it Gambas ($18) the prawns were huge and perfectly cooked. Had a good snap to it. Wish it had a bit more garlic flavour Espresso martini was okay. Nothing memorable. Wouldn't order it again. Service was great. Super friendly and nice. They came to check on us multiple times. Food came out fast. Overall would come back for some quick snacks and try more of their cocktails

Incredible service and attention to detail and food. Everything I had was excellent, but I was…read moregetting food jealous watching other customers getting other things in the menu. Definitely coming back, I need to try everything. Drinks were sumptuous as well, no shade on their cocktail game. What am excellent addition to the scene on the Drive!

Man, for a Sunday night this place was packed, a reservation here is a must!…read more They have some really delicious and unique tasting cocktails. I like how the menu organizes them from light to strong. Items are on the pricier end but tapas are meant for sharing so it's probably best go with a group and try out a few items. I liked their croquettes the most but the sliders were actually delicious too and surpassed my expectations! I think their shrimp toast is pretty famous as well but I found it a bit dry.

Stopped into The Charlatan for happy hour appetizers and Guinness and accidentally had one of the…read morebest mini beef Wellingtons of my life. At some point we found out the chef might be competing on MasterChef and honestly? Yeah that tracks. Because no normal person casually makes a tiny beef Wellington that makes you reconsider your life choices. Bartenders were hilarious, the happy hour was elite, and the whole place had the exact energy of "one quick drink" turning into "guess we live here now." 10/10.

Nice Sunday roast and all the fixings for $25…read more Pair it up with some smooth jazz and you have a great evening

Jaclyn was an absolute trooper. Super attentive, incredible vibe and energy. She was amazing at her…read morejob, and a pleasure to have serving us on a busy Friday. She's the best!!!

Harbour Oyster Bar was such a treat everything tasted insanely fresh and thoughtfully prepared &…read moreyou can really tell quality is the focus here. * The Monday crab legs special is a steal! 50% off 1lb ($48 $24) and honestly SO worth it. Sweet, tender, and perfectly steamed, you don't need much else. * Then the Thursday lobster roll special (50% off crobster prawn roll $33 $16.50) is a must-order. Generous chunks, buttery richness, and that soft bun that ties it all together * The crisp fried oysters were golden, light, and super addictive, especially with the happy hour deal at $4/each or $18. * The seafood tower ($110) was the showstopper: * Poached prawns were plump and chilled perfectly * A dozen oysters super clean, briny, and fresh * Caviar chilled mussels added a luxe touch * Clam escabeche had a nice tangy bite * Albacore tuna tataki was melt-in-your-mouth good * The Harbour Caesar ($16) was strong, savoury, and the perfect seafood pairing, and the white sangria ($16) kept everything bright and refreshing * Overall: super fresh seafood, great value on specials, and definitely a spot I'd come back to for those Monday + Thursday deals.

We had the best time at Odd Society, and I am still smiling two days later. Initially perplexed,…read moresince our Uber dropped us off one block away, we had no idea where we were in the dark of the Canadian night. Surrounded by warehouses, did the driver want us to experience a "call of the wild?" However, Odd Society beckoned one block from the corner, and two seats were available at the strange bar. Strange because our view was blocked by a kind of ersatz plastic and wood wagon wheel blocking our view of the servers and bar. It was reminiscent of Utah's Zion Curtain. Later, I was told it was part of Odd Society's Covid protection and helped the bartenders stack things up. Okay, fine, but tear the damn things down. They're obnoxious. Odd Society creates an array of liquors made from ingredients sourced locally by law. It's required by their license. I tried almost all of them, and most were fantastic. Abby and Colin, our servers, were charming, fun, and educational, answering my questions, which became increasingly inane as the alcohol took effect. The distillery also mixes fantastic cocktails, and mine, named Midori, was friggen unbelievable. I had two of them along with my liquor tasting. My Midori was made with a special concoction called Portuguese Sweet Milk, or something like that. It was amazing. I want one for breakfast. The fun kept coming, and I didn't want to leave. Alas, we had reservations at Lunch Lady up the street. We should have stayed at Odd Society. Lunch Lady was a disappointment. Try Odd Society out as both a distillery and cocktail bar. You won't be disappointed about either one.

I have a friend who loves to drink so when he was back in town, I bookmarked this place to bring…read morehim to as I saw many great reviews and pictures. In summary, the place was ok, but noticed after the fact that we were overcharged for the drinks. It's a small space - about 3 high tables, one lower one, each seating 4 to maybe at most 5 people, plus a bar. I reserved a table for the 2 of us at 3:30 pm on a Sunday (earliest reservation they had as they open at 3 pm) and we were seated at 3 pm. They checked our vaccine passports and then seated us. Not long after we were seated, the remaining tables were all taken just after opening for 30 minutes so I would recommend reserving if you prefer tables over bar seating. The waitress brought over a drinks menu and food menu. The menu showed cocktails at $13. We chose our drinks and ordered, then the waitress came by with a second menu that she said was for Sunday only. She apologized and said she normally doesn't work Sunday's so she didn't know this promotional menu was available. This menu had some cocktails on promotion that I would have not minded to try, but I had already received my cocktail. Oh well. I had the Violet and Claire, which looked great and tasted pretty good for the first half. However by the second half of the drink, it started to taste too sweet. It was not bad for a cocktail, overall. My friend said the Smoke Between the Sheets cocktail was alright as well. We got our bills quickly as we had a second place to visit afterwards. After paying, I snapped a picture of the bill at the time but did not notice until I got home that to my surprise, each cocktail was listed on the bill at $14.95. I recalled their physical menu saying $13, and verified this with their menu online. Unfortunately, I did not notice the discrepancy until I was home, otherwise I would have mentioned something. Note that our visit was at the end of November 2021, and at the time I'm writing this review (December 26, 2021), their online menu still has cocktail prices at $13. So, I am not sure if this was a one time mistake when we paid, or if they have just forgotten to update their menu? Either way, this was disappointing. Because of the entire experience I probably won't visit again, especially with all the other options Vancouver has for cocktails.

The Drinks are AMAZING!! You will not be disappointed in the…read moredrinks here. The food was wonderful too we got the Ouija Board charcuterie, so good. Highly recommended stopping in of you are in the area, make a reservation though, busy place.

Arcana Spirit Lounge is one of the most interesting bars I have been to in Vancouver. It is tucked…read moreaway behind a storefront that looks like a pet psychic, which makes the entrance fun and unassuming. Inside, the atmosphere is spooky and gothic with really striking decor that fits the theme perfectly. I had the warm olives along with The Temperance and The Judgement. Both cocktails were incredible and really well made. The menu is on the pricier side, but the experience and ambience feel worth it. It was pretty crowded when I went, probably because it was close to Halloween, but the service was still good and the staff were attentive. A very memorable spot for anyone who enjoys creative drinks and a dramatic atmosphere.

The food is excellent. Service was fast and friendly…read more The place is bright and well kept. It got a bit loud as the evening progressed, so you may want to consider it you're sensitive to loud noise or sensory overload.

The food was delicious. We came for a birthday party expecting some vibes, but it was a really…read morechill night on a Sunday. It wasn't that busy and I guess they don't always do the plate smashing. Really cute spot.

I was lucky enough to win a 6-pack of cinnamon buns from a Valentine's Giveaway on Instagram, and…read morethe moment I walked into Grounds for Coffee, I was hit with the most amazing sweet cinnamon smell. I LOVE cinnamon, so I was already in heaven. They gave me a huge box of freshly made cinnamon buns topped with silky, sweet frosting -- and I love my buns extra sweet! One big bite and I was instantly in cinnamon bun heaven. The buns were soft, fresh, and packed with real brown sugar and cinnamon that ooze out in the best way. It's honestly so hard to find perfectly made, fresh cinnamon buns in the Lower Mainland, and I finally found my go-to spot. Thank you, Grounds for Coffee, for your generosity and love . You guys are the best! I'll definitely be back.

I got a matcha frappe at Grounds For Coffee and it was excellent…read more You'll see plenty of working professionals and students here on their laptops. It has a nice, cozy feel to it.