Just had the best meal here. I started with rhe happy hour white wine selection, delicious,…read morefollowed by the French onion soup which was everything you want in that soup. For my main course, the sole filets and let me tell you they were amazing. and the sides we're equally delicious: roasted squash, crispy cauliflower and wood mushrooms. I could not be any happier.

Came here for a special occasion based on high ratings. The atmosphere is European, traditional,…read moredark but not unpleasant. The food is very classic and we ordered a few popular items. Frog legs were tasty, rich yet light. Very good texture. But then the rest kind of went downwards. Beef flank steak was good as it should but the sauce is clumpy. The fried potato dauphines is definitely under seasoned. Duck breast was a decent portion the sauce can be stronger. Worst was the beef tartar. It was not tasty and felt it has been sitting out for too long. Service is ok but wish the cooking game can be turned up a notch for the price we are paying. There are better alternatives elsewhere.

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.

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.

Bar Asra is a charming, innovative, intimate neighbourhood gem. The cocktails are inventive while…read morestill being familiar, and have really thoughtful touches. I'm also a big fan of any cocktail menu which dedicates a page to each cocktail and really explains the drink from inception to ingredients to glass. The food menu is also filled with a great selection for snacking and sharing and there are plenty of options for an array of dietraty restrictions. T he restaurant also has a lovely patio on a quiet street, and an even more beautiful restaurant inside -- I think everyone wants to dine and drink under fairy lights! Service was also prompt, engaging and knowledgeable -- you could tell the staff liked being there and even on a first visit, we felt like regulars. Top marks for ambience, service and taste!

Ambiance is good, and it is priced as such. But the food and drinks were unfortunately quite meh…read more We came on a Friday night at around 10pm for happy hour snack and drinks. For food, we got the karaage and meatballs. Both items were plated nicely but flavor were just okay. Particularly the meatballs where very crumbly. Can barely pick one up with fork without it falling apart. For drinks, we got the plum Spritz and the ginger old fashion. For a bar, with drinks mostly priced around $18-20, they are not even using clear ice. Then, for the old fashion, they are using a huge slice of grapefruit as garnish which 1. Is so big that it keeps hitting my nose every time I take a sip and 2. On the menu is should have been a slice of orange. Service was quick and friendly, but unfortunately quite disappointed with the food and drinks.

I very rarely give a full 5 stars, but Dachi deserves it…read more After coming here for almost 5 years, I can say, with some authority, it's just plain excellent. The staff are incredible, always. The service here makes me never want to go anywhere else. They know the food, the drinks, and the people. The drinks always hit. Whether it's sake, a local wine, or the newest cocktail they dreamed up, every drink is curated to be amazing. This place is more: the best dinner party of your life vibes than restaurant. Now the food. I crave the devilled eggs, I long for the savoury churros, and every dish is just incredible--thoughtful, executed well, and portioned well. Dachi is a true Vancouver spot, it's Canadian, it has a French influence, it has Asian fusion--that's Vancouver. And they have the relationships and supply chains to go with food and drinks. I hesitate to leave such a glowing review because I want to keep it to myself, but they absolutely deserve it.

Service was really good and the ambiance is great! Very cute spot for a date night. We found the…read morefood to be very hit or miss though. We loved the sablefish and the duck confit (the beans with the confit were delicious!) but we were disappointed by the devilled eggs (found the anchovy topping to be overwhelmingly fishy) and the churro dessert (tasted like it was cooked in the same oil that they might cook fish in? Didn't feel very dessert-y). We'll maybe give it another shot in the future but only for a special occasion as we found it a bit pricy for what we got.

after a little hiccup with traffic and rides, we - the foodie trio that is - managed to make it to…read morewildlight, which is right on the outskirts of my alma mater - technically you're on campus grounds but literally the outer bits. UBC has changed QUITE a lot since i was in school but that's...another story for another time. underground parking was easy to find and it is free but you have to make sure that you give your plate to the host - there are signs in the lot so you can't miss it. we were greeted by the host and taking to our seat no problem - we were in a booth right in front of the bar so i got to see all the diff liquors and wines that they had. we had made our reso so that we can hit happy hour - i went with my usual g&t, a had the house white and s double-fisted (LOL) - hot cross fun to start then the house white as her 2nd. i had a sip of s' cocktail - autumn-vibes tho we all would have liked it to be a bit more spiced. we have a few appies on happy hour - oyster motoyaki, chicken wings and shishito peppers. the oysters - a don't do raw so this was the next best thing - were fresh and i liked the added touch of the wakame salad on the bottom. it was a nice surprise - sweet, sour, and a bit of chew added to the dish. the the chicken wings were HOT when they came out - as in temperature, which meant that they were first. they were juicy, crispy and perfect! you also get quite a few for the price you pay so def plus there. the shishito peppers were also a hit - blistered with the right amount of char! then came the main attraction - the steelhead trout that was shared among the 3 of us. it was def enough food given you get a green salad, warm potato salad, and mushrooms&greens as sides. there was a little mishap with the trout that was rectified right away. besides that, the trout was flaky and well-seasoned. we devoured that as well as the sides - we all LOVED the warm potato salad with the gherkins in it. the gherkins added a bit of crunch and tartness to the course - helped to cut the richness. the mushroom and greens - i loved the sauce that it was in (likely butter but hey yolo)! to rectify the mishap, the restaurant was nice enough to comp us a dessert - again, mistakes do happen and i wasn't asking it as i only wanted to provide feedback but here we are. we chose the applewood - an interesting twist to the normal apple tart. you have to get a bite of everything to REALLY appreciate this one all in all, i can see why this place was michelin recommended. it is def a bit of trek but something to keep in mind for that special occasion!

We recently had lunch here and honestly left very disappointed…read more The DAILY CATCH and the steak were good. The truffle fries were also good at first, but they were heavily seasoned to the point where the salt and flavours became overwhelming after a while, and we couldn't finish them. The desserts, however, were the biggest disappointment. They are extremely small for the price, so keep that in mind before ordering a $15 dessert because most of them are essentially two bites. We tried all of them, and unfortunately most lacked flavour. FOREST ECHOES sounded like an interesting vegan dessert concept, but even as someone who genuinely enjoys vegan desserts, I found it almost inedible. The chestnut sponge cake was overly chewy, and combined with the vanilla crémeux created a strange gummy texture. The espresso sorbet had noticeable frozen water crystals, giving it an icy crunchy texture that tasted cheap rather than refined. This restaurant is included in the MICHELIN Guide Recommended selection. A few years ago, shortly after they were added to the guide, this used to be one of my favourite places in Vancouver. Their lemon tart was honestly one of the best desserts I had in the city. Unfortunately, that quality no longer seems to be there. The service also left a bad impression. After we finished eating, the server brought the bill without asking if we were ready and silently placed it on the table. Shortly after, she refilled our water bottle and dropped it loudly right in front of me. I checked the time and we had only been there for about an hour and a half. I completely understand table turnover, but the way this was handled felt passive aggressive and unnecessary, especially with many empty tables around us. About ten minutes later, the server returned holding the card machine even though we had not asked to pay yet, and simply stood there waiting. At that point we clearly felt pushed out. Our bill was over $200, and for that level of pricing I would expect much better service and much better food quality. I originally left this feedback on Google hoping management might address it or at least acknowledge the experience, but no one ever followed up. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I would not choose it again over other restaurants in Vancouver.

The place is adorable. The service was great, the food was amazing! And wonderful cocktails.read more

My friend and I enjoyed the brunch at Folietta last month and decided to go back for their dinner…read moremenu. The vibe at night felt completely different, both intimate and cozy. We especially like our bar top seating which is right in front of the open kitchen (we were eyeing which dish to try next time we revisit). We started off with the anchovy bruschetta and the sea bass crudo which is on the daily special. The cultured butter on the bread was creamy and paired well with the saltiness from the anchovy. The sea bass was tender and tasted refreshing and citrusy. Since the appetizers were smaller than expected, we added a focaccia on the side before our pasta arrives. I'm usually not a fan of olive but the dip added a nice tang that is not too overpowering. The ragu in our tagliatelle was flavorful and left us satisfied at the end of our Friday night dinner.

Stopped here specifically for Happy Hour. It was a Sunday, around 5pm on a nice day, so most of…read morethe outdoor patio spots were taken, but it was quiet inside, so we decided to stay inside. The interior decor is dominated by a mural on the feature wall, which reflects the Cuban vibe. We tried the following: - Guava Soda: Nice and refreshing, and not overly priced. - Cochinita Taco: Good. I like the use of pickled onion, although there was maybe too much of it. - Birria Taco: Good. Classic taco. - Pork Belly Taco: OK. I found the pork belly overcooked and slightly tough. - Patatas Bravas: Very good. Great flavour, and generous portion size for the price. My favourite dish of the meal. - Guacamole Dip: Good. I liked the house made tortilla chips. Service was straightforward and pleasant. No complaints. Overall, I enjoyed our visit. For a Happy Hour, I was quite content with the selection, the quality and the cost. I would consider returning.

Fun spot for dinner. Mixed bag, some dishes were amazing, some were a flop. Same goes for the…read moredrinks. We walked in around 6:40pm on a Saturday. They had room for a group of 4 at the high tables. The booths were booked around 8pm, so we could have sat there but would have been rushed. Total $93.20 CAD for 3 drinks and our spit of dinner (50% of 6 dinner dishes). COCKTAILS * La Ciguapa ($17) - 3 stars. Tasted mostly of the oat milk, not nearly enough of the butterscotch infused mezcal. * Hemingway Daiquiri ($15) - 3.5 stars. Stronger than I was expecting. They let me order this off-menu (I saw photos online). * Plasa Sesamo ($16) - 4.5 stars. Super well balanced, refreshing, complex, tasty. SMALL & BIG DISHES * Chips & Guac ($14) - 4 stars * Patatas Bravas ($12) - 4.5 stars. Great spice mixture, lightly crisped and soft inside. I'm not usually impressed by this dish but this was great! * Grilled Octopus - 4.5 stars. So hard to get the texture right for octopus and they nailed it. * Chilaquiles ($17 + $4 Chochinita) - 4 stars. Quite spicy. TACOS * Suadero Tacos (4 for $20) - 2 stars. Very dry. * Cauliflower Tacos (4 for $20) - 3 stars. Quite boring to be honest!

I've been here at least twice in the past month. We like it because it has a good happy hour menu,…read moreit's laid-back, and has quality food and service. And this last visit didn't disappoint. The space has changed a few times over the past few year, previously being a bakery and a vegan restaurant. it's nice two high ceiling room that looks elegant and welcoming. We had reservations, which is recommended because it does get busy. We were seated immediately. We sampled the following: - Whipped Burrata & Prosciutto - Very good. Can't go wrong with burrata, but whipped burrata is even better for spreading on bread. Their focaccia is perfectly heated/grilled. Just the right amount of prosciutto. - Steamed Clams - Good. Small though. - Duck Wings - Good flavour. Small serving of four pieces. - Harissa Carrots - Very good. Looks a bit overcomplicated with all the ingredients, but it works well. - Braised Beef Cheek - Excellent. Beef cheeks is ultra tender. Delicious dish I will order again and again. Service was very good. Friendly and attentive, and know how to come in and out with interruption conversations. Overall, another great meal. Happy hour pricing makes it reasonably priced, matched with great service and a great atmosphere.

Been to The Watson a few times for happy hour (daily until 6pm, all day Sundays). The HH menu has…read more10 small plates and cocktails. Chill vibes that get more intimate when the sun goes down. There's patio seats outside and even seating upstairs. - "Amaretto" sour ($14.00) - tasty foam - The Watson ($11.00) - slightly medicinal - Watson's margarita ($13.00) - smooth - Paloma ($14.00) - well balanced, slight tang - Blue pony club ($11.00) - touch sweet - Watson's gimlet ($10.00) - liked the basil - Chorizo in red wine ($10.00) - best of the three dishes. Tasty chorizo in a flavourful sauce - Potato bravas ($8.00) - not crispy, dry - Wild boar tacos ($12.00) - average