Went here for the 9 pm-close happy hour after the Hidden Wonders magic show (which is a…read moremust-visit). We ordered the broccoli bacon cheddar soup and the special stew. The stew was so, so good -- truly delicious and comforting. The soup was good as well, though I would've loved it just a tad creamier. I ordered the Jen's Java cocktail, which felt perfect on a dense, foggy, cold night, and it was very good. My partner had the Bora Bora mocktail and it was absolutely delicious. Service was prompt, and the ambience is classic pub-like and inviting. A solid spot to wind down the evening.

The service was excellent with our food coming out unbelievably fast. However the dishes we tried…read morewere only alright and we felt the price was a bit steep. The location itself is convenient being near the sky train and it's near the lovely water front.

I had the bratwurst. No sauerkraut?? I asked for it as a side and it made all the difference. The…read morecactus cut fries were soggy, but I got through them OK. I think it should have come with a more traditional side like a German potato salad. My partner had the Bavarian Goulash. She totally enjoyed it. Very meaty with large vegetable chunks and a delicious aroma. It was extremely noisy, even though we were seated upstairs by ourselves. Evidently there was some sort of party on the main floor with a ton of young people doing what they do - yelling and screaming over each other. Our waitress was excellent and stopped by our table often, even though she was kept busy by the noisy gang below. A little pricier than expected, but I think that may be the sign of the times....

When we arrived at 630 we were the only ones there. Unusual for a pub. There was a private party…read moredownstairs so we chose to go upstairs. Niki was our kiwi waitress and she did a fabulous job. She was cheerful and knowledgeable. She agreed on most of our order. The soup of the day was Cheesy potato soup. 5 stars for it. It was fabulous. Thick and cheesy. I ordered the pirogies with extra onions and I was not disappointed. As an appetizer we ordered cheese sticks. They came hot, and the outside was great. If they were deep fried it didn't show. The inside was melt in your mouth cheese. The Austrian goulash soup was great. The teriyaki stir fry was great as well. The bratwurst was cooked to perfection. As the dinner progressed Niki was always right there at the right time.

I've been coming to this pub for many years having worked relatively close for 7 years in the early…read more2000's. It was always ok, but nothing to write home about. Service the same, but today was on a whole new level, and not in a good way. We were sat quickly by a young man, who was friendly. Our server brought us waters with ice and lemon as asked. We ordered a couple of beverages which were dropped in a reasonable amount of time. When we asked for a few minutes to peruse the menu we got plenty of time to do that. PLENTY! I finally stood up and asked the other server if we could please place our order, who then brought us to the attention of our own server. She came over and oh have you had time to decide? No apology for the twenty minutes we had sat. Another couple came in after us, ordered and had the food delivered, by the other server, before we even placed ours. Ordered, asked for our water to be refilled. Never happened. I finally asked another gentleman if we could have more water, and he got it right away. When our food was dropped, there was no mention of our water miraculously appearing. The food was boring, bland, and not overly generous in the portions. My fish pieces were large, but mainly batter, the fries were hot but as soon as they cooled a little they were very greasy. The coleslaw tasted like nothing at all. The lovely K has the Cajun chicken Cobb salad. The presentation was nice, but it was equally underwhelming. The left 3/4's of my plate. The other server came and cleared our plates and asked if I was still working on it. My response, "definitely not!" elicited nothing. We will not return.

This is a nice little pub. I was only here for lunch and had the fish and chips. It was okay…read more Tasted a lot like the fish n chips I got at Match. Anyway since it was lunch I didn't check out their beer menu. People were nice and the place was clean. I expect to come back her the next time I am in Vancouver. Maybe after a few drinks I can give it a more thorough review. Definitely worth a try if you've never been.

We were actually on the pub side - there are two seating area and the menus may be different as…read morewell. A friend was coming in from north van to meet me for lunch and I am currently in white rock so we decided to meet half way. He picked the River House as he had been before. We sat overlooking the water and it was a sunny day so it was especially nice. Our server was fantastic and very patient with us. She definitely contributed to our whole experience! I had the mussels / they were great but could have used a bit of a zing in the sauce - a fresh herb of some kind would have completely elevated the dish. I got the fries which I don't normally get and they were cooked to perfection. As was the toast. I would go back just for the toast. My friend had the ahi tuna burger and it looked great. I asked him how it was and nodded and grunted with his mouth full so I think he was happy too. We had the ice cream cake for dessert between the two of us - I thought I would have "just a spoon full" but I easily devoured half of it. SO good. Hope I have reason to be back in this area again!

Clean somewhat romantic place. They have some good wines and some nice options for those that…read moredon't like seafood. I had the mustard salmon. It was very tasty, and presented nicely. The calamari was okay. Nothing special. They had a 3 meatball appetizer which went over well. I wasn't paying so I didn't pay attention to the bill, but is wasn't cheap or expensive. Kind of in the middle.

This has been our local pub for years. Great food, decent prices and good service…read more Tonight they had heavy metal music BLASTING. I hate being one of those people who say it's too loud but there was hardly anyone in there and we stayed for one drink and had to bail. Is this a regular Friday night now?

Went here for lunch with our friend we were visiting. It was really good and the service was top…read morenotch. I could tell it was a neighborhood pub by the conversations going on. Kinda reminded me of the tv show Cheers. Definitely worth going back.

It was my first time there since I don't drink alcohol it was a treat for me to be there…read more The staff were all courteous, attentive and friendly. The hamburger I had was delicious.

This is an old school bar in New West. The drinks are inexpensive but the service and ambiance are…read moreamazing! Here you can still get a drink for $6! The DJ on the weekend puts people on the dance floor. If you haven't been here in awhile or ever you owe it to yourself to check it out.

Right along the marina at the Fraser River . Good food at reasonable prices . Since it's out of the…read moreway in Richmond it's usually easy to find seating . Parking is plentiful and the service is warm and attentive . A simply great place for group parties and brunch .

Big portion and great food. Great service as well. Free parking in front. The restaurant is by the…read morewater. After a nice walk, it is definitely a great place to have food at Tugboat Annie's Grille. They have very reasonable prices. B and I got a poutine to share. Portion size was great and food was tasty. They have beer special.

11:15 am on a tuesday and it wasn't too busy, making it an easy place to settle in and enjoy a meal…read morewithout competing with the noise around you. the dining room has a warm, lived in feel with dark blue walls, exposed wood beams, tufted red banquettes, vintage style posters, and an open kitchen where you can catch a glimpse of the cooks at work. it's comfortable rather than polished, with a mix of families, retirees, and locals stopping in for lunch. the ceiling fans lazily spin overhead while the tv quietly plays in the background, adding to the relaxed neighbourhood vibe. x-site grill & bistro isn't trying to be trendy, and that's part of its charm. if you're looking for good food, generous portions, and prices that don't make you do a double take, this place is worth a visit. we shared the grilled chicken pesto sandwich ($14.95), served open faced on french bread with homemade pesto and melted mozzarella. the chicken was tender, the pesto tasted fresh, and the toasted bread held up well without becoming too crunchy. it came with a fresh side of garden salad and a few potatoes topped with sour cream, which rounded out the meal nicely. even split between two people, it was enough to satisfy. the lunch specials are where the value really shines. starting at just $8.95, there are plenty of choices, including chicken souvlaki, although you'll need to order a beverage to get the special. even with that requirement, it's hard to find a better deal these days. there are also daily drink specials if you're stopping by later in the day. no flashy gimmicks, no over the top presentation, just honest comfort food, friendly service, and the kind of neighbourhood restaurant that reminds you why independent diners are still worth seeking out. sometimes simple done well is exactly what you're craving.

My friend Greg and his wife Jan took me to X-site bistro for…read moredinner. Greg had the blacked chicken burger Jan had the 6oz steak sandwich I had the cali chicken burger which came with avocado and bacon The servings were generous. The food came pretty quickly and were very tasty The decor has a Gastro-pub vibe