Oh my god... What an amazing experience. Published on Main is my best friend's favourite restaurant, and I truly see why. We came by for a belated celebration, to indulge in the tasting experience they offer. With each dish came a brief, knowledgeable, but also accessible explanation-- and the beverages paired fantastically with each course. The servers took time to curate this wonderful experience for us balancing between making sure we are taken care of, as well as giving us time to enjoy the moment between ourselves. I was also super happy to nerd out about wines with one of the sommeliers, since we found out that we both have a background in Microbiology. At the end, we were given a mini menu card with all of the items that were on the tasting menu which I thought was a lovely touch! Overall-- this was a 10/10 experience and I cannot wait to be back heheh read more

I went as a guest with three others for a business lunch on a Tuesday in September. We ordered two dishes person plus dessert to share. The food is French inspired, high end good food. While the food was pretty good and it is served family style however the portions are not. The Old Fashion cocktails I had was solid as was the service. She was well trained and experienced obviously. I am sure the lunch was not cheap. read more

My son and I had the tasting menu and it was great, loved it! Food was delicate and interesting and well presented. I had the wine pairing and it was disappointing. A tiny bit of wine in each glass where I couldn't have a sip until the food arrived as there would be no wine left. The price of the wine pairing was huge compared to the wine I received. Not a worthy purchase. To me the wine chosen by the restaurant was an after thought and not a serious attempt to complement and enhance the food. I would recommend the food and the tasting menu. I had to pay the food in advance at the time of making the reservation. Which I thought was a bit strange. read more

Creative food with quality of ingredients. Amazing dessert; however, fish was cooked unevenly. Service was great. read more

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We came here to celebrate a birthday earlier this year so the menu will likely have changed by now. We reserved ahead of time and could only get a 8:30pm reservation for a la carte seating; you can also reserve for a prix fixe tasting menu. The server recommended we order 5-6 dishes to share. Favorites were the: - Side Stripe Prawns - Very fresh seafood and the seasoning on it was tart and refreshing to taste - Hiramasa - Again, very fresh seafood and love the sauce that it was in. Probably our favorite dish. They seem to do seafood very well. - Steelhead - Also delicious. I liked the sides and the sauces they prepare with their fish dishes. - One of the highlights to the meal was the cocktail made with Diplomatico. I forgot the name of it now but I would go back just to drink that. The OK: - Bison Tartare - I liked the crispy crackers that came with the tartare. The dish was ok but not very memorable compared to other places. - Agnotti - Was really looking forward to this dish since I've had some really good ones before. This one was ok, but did not wow. - Hay dessert was... different. I can't say I like it or don't like it. We also had the Coffee dessert which was more up my alley. Our server(s) were friendly although they kept changing. Service was slow. It took very long before our dessert came. Not sure if there was a staffing issue. Overall, for the price and experience, its worth it. read more

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Had a great time celebrating our anniversary at Published. It was our first time trying this place and we went with the set menu. Every dish had their own fun twist and unique flavour. The dishes from this set menu leaned towards Asian flavours, which is exactly what we prefer. All dishes reminded us of certain seasoning or flavouring commonly used in Asian cooking. The service was great from start to finish as well, they really made our night special. read more

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Impeccable service Impeccable menu Impeccable ambiance I can see why they got the Michelin Star and in 2022 was voted the best new restaurant in Canada. Do the tasting menu! You are guided so amazingly through every course... it tasted heavenly. I've had some friends go, and they ordered à-la-carte and I just feel like if you're ordering what you're craving, your flow might be a bit different and disconnected. They also have such delightful and unique cocktails so if you don't want to order wine or beer, give them a try. I would go back if their 10 course changed in the future for a fancy night out celebrating something. read more

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We pre-booked a month in advanced after hearing all the hype about this place. It is on a busy street so parking is so-so. The atmosphere was modern yet cozy . We ordered most of everything in their menu so we can really taste each element and what each plate can offer to our palettes. The food did not disappoint. It was refreshing and innovative. Different concepts were mixed and you can really appreciate the thought behind each dish. I would go back here. read more

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I really struggled with this review because I was so excited to finally have the opportunity to try what used to be the number 1 restaurant in Canada. Maybe I was too jaded and expected a revolutionary dining experience that would finally bring Canadian/PNW fare into the light. Typically I would first come back to test the alacarte menu, but I just don't know when that will be! The food was good but not one dish screamed wow - this is why this was Canada's number 1 restaurant. What saved our meal was the wine pairing - went really well with every single course. Then again, I question the value of the meal. At the price point of $150++/pax for the tasting menu... I would say this is definitely worth your investment. Ultimately, it was a little bit of a let down, but definitely still a great dining experience that warrants another visit! read more

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YUM. Each dish is thoughtfully put together. The flavors are fresh and multi dimensional. The amberjack was so buttery and brightened by the ponzu sauce. The lamb and morel paired so nicely-- earthy and rich. The coffee mousse was not too sweet. Not pictured but the mixologist was very well versed and made a killer cocktail. Dark and sexy venue-- perfect for date night. read more

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The food was good. Was it something I never had before or would I remember this meal in one year's time - no. But, there was nothing wrong with it. However, there were several service and atmosphere lapses. First off, the hostess was barely civil on arrival. Second, Our server was lovely and sweet but when we wanted to take a bit of time before we ordered (like enjoy our first cocktail without ordering dinner), we were told that the table was rebooked 1 hour and 45 minutes later. There was no mention of a time constraint when we booked online and now the atmosphere was altered because we were painfully aware we are on the clock. Third, When I mentioned that we didn't want to be rushed, our server promised us she wouldn't do that and that she controlled the pace. However, on 2 separate occasions, 2 plates of food arrived at the same time (it is a sharing menu) which were totally incompatible with each other not to mention the fact that we were now being rushed. Next, my husband's third glass of wine tasted different from his first 2 glasses that he ordered and he didn't like it. Our server apologized and sent the Sommelier over who was incredibly rude. She told him it was the same wine and nothing was wrong with it but that she opened a new bottle for him anyways, When my husband smiled and tried to discuss with her how the new glass of wine was different than the earlier one, she basically rolled her eyes and walked away. Finally, When it was time for dessert, our server asked if we wanted anything as "we still had 30 minutes left". We declined and went elsewhere for dessert - somewhere relaxing and appreciative of our business. All in all - there are many ways to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars over 2 hours. Don't bother spending it at Published on Main. read more

Absolutely amazing! From the service, food, and ambiance! Most specially food...very well deserving of their michellin star!! Ive tried a few star awardees in vancouver, and Published by Main is by far truly deserving of its star. The way they simplify complex flavours and turn them into an award winning dish is truly astonishing. Their sauces and texture/flavour combinations are what sets them apart. Their presentation and plating, specially of the appys, very exceptional indeed. You can taste and feel the quality and skill of the master chef behind the creation. Even the humble Vienesse schnitzel, they managed to turn into an amazing dish bec of the sauce accompaniment. The chicken liver mouse was so exceptionally good, the best in canada hands down. Paired with the rose bud puree...truly extraordinaire! The white cheese burrata like appy...so creamy with a toasted think slice of focaccia bread glistening with olive oil and herbs. Nothing like it in yvr. the salmon came perfectly Cooked. Smoky and moist and so fresh. White sauce was light and gave more essence to the salmon. The chocolate desserts ...so so heavenly and rich. Each one so unique with independent flavours. So sinfully good. Nice contrast with the banana Sorbet. Presented simply but with such bold statement. Worth every penny and the long wait. Yes, i would absolutely repeat! Hands down. Award winning and a leader in fine dining! Cheers! Happy eating! read more

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Their menu changes every few months so some of the pictured dishes posted with my review may not be available anymore. Everyone seems to order the milk buns here but honestly I thought they were kind of underwhelming. I enjoyed the Chips & Dip appetizer though because the dip was delicious. We went here earlier this year and I loved the squash appetizer and chicken fried maitake. Last year, I had their Roast duck with seared Foie Gras and their Mascarpone & Corn Cappalletti and enjoyed it so much. Unfortunately, they weren't available anymore when I went again this year. My favourite here is their dessert called Hay. It's the one dish that I will keep coming back for. Since getting their Michelin star rating though, I think the service has actually gone down. The last time I came here, our food took so long and it was so hard to flag our server. I guess it's because they're much busier than ever too. So just be prepared to wait a while for your dishes, especially on weekends. Despite the service we had during my last visit, I still highly recommend this restaurant. I enjoyed my first visit here so much that I hope my last visit was just an outlier. Their dishes are just so creative and well thought out. Definitely a must-try restaurant. read more

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Ambiance: classy with a touch of industrial - good for all sorts of gatherings / date nights. Our server was nice , cheerful, and funny, super chatty and gave pretty good recommendations. Aebleskiver [4.5/5]: super dense and filling - I think (as our server warned us) this would be a great dish for a party of 3-5, but a little toooo much for two people. They were super buttery and fluffy, filled with fragrant herbs. Divine but really filled up my stomach. Roasted octopus [5/5]: tender, loved the tamarind glaze. A little sweet, spicy, and sour mix (lots of indian flavors actually imo). Blue fin tuna carpaccio [3.5/5]: so I love tuna - especially blue fin tuna. I think they cut their pieces a little too thick for a carpaccio and too big to consider it a tartare. It was their special for the day - it tasted fine, but wasn't pleased with it compared to the quality of other dishes. The yuzu sauce was fantastic however and the fish is definitely fresh, just some questionable preparation. I hate myself for forgetting this dish, but it was the second mushroom dish that's not the maitake on their current menu (not on website) [4/5]: wow, did not know mushrooms could taste so much like meat?? I think if I were vegan/vegetarian this would be a DREAM dish to eat. Has a curry flavor, like masala, and the fresh yogurt paired with it is delish. Twice cooked pork belly [4/5]: super succulent - loved this. The krispy kale on top was sooo good and added some nice texture. Charred milk ice cream [5/5]: super complex, interesting flavor profile that you only get if you get everything in this dish in one bite. I tried eating all the components separately and they tasted as expected, put them together and i guess some chemical reaction happens LOL and there's a whole new flavor added! 100% recommend, my favorite dish here (disclaimer that I am a sugar monster) read more

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Just a cool place with spectacular food. And unlike our recent experience at June, our two older teens were treated with respect. We ordered 9 dishes and all were firing on all cylinders... transcendent dishes. Well done! read more

OVERALL: 7.9/10 (Yelp Converted Score: 4/5). The missus rates this a 3.75/5; her favourite was the squash. She mentioned the food wasn't exciting after the first couple of bites (I would agree, it didn't really have any complexity after the first two bites or so). Overall, the experience wasn't anything that wowed either of us. The drinks were okay (not incredible, and nothing that I remember as fondly as other places), and the vegetable dishes seem to be better than the meat (squash being the outright standout above all other dishes). My fiance got the reservation for Dec. 23, 2022, at 6:15pm, for the two of us. It was PACKED when we arrived, we sat between two tables that both looked like they got the tasting menu. Verdict: Would I recommend this place for a visit? Sure. I don't think I'd recommend coming more than once though - it's not something you would really "crave" after the first time, and there's nothing on the menu worth "coming back" for. 1) VARIETY/SELECTION: 7/10. For drinks, my partner and I ordered: - Tea eggnog ($15): this was a special of the day. Really tasted like a great cross between tea and eggnog. - Dog day afternoon ($19): this one was bitter - 9am in Oslo ($19) - much sweeter drink. - tea ($6) - after dinner tea (before dessert). Portion size was extremely small for the price, and wasn't memorable at all. My partner and I ordered (for dinner): - bee pollen milk Buns ($9) - chicken liver ($21) - winter squash ($24) - side stripe prawns ($20) - bison striploin ($55) - For the amount they give you, and the quality of the meat, this shouldn't be more than $40 (at the absolute most); the fact that they charge $55 means that they highly overrate the good qualities of this dish. For dessert we ordered: - elderflower ($12) - coffee ($12) - definitely the best dessert. 2) FRESHNESS: 8/10. The notes on "freshness" are mostly available above. Side note: The waiter mentioned mushrooms, carrots, and other vegetable dishes being his favourite on the current menu. It's telling (to me) that this place has expensive seafood/meat dishes, but misses the mark on all of them (either not enough power to the flavour or very little awareness as to how to build accompaniments with them). Instead, the vegetables are really the "showcase" of this establishment - and all of them are recommended over their meat/seafood counterparts. 3) VALUE FOR MONEY: 6/10. You can peruse the list of drinks, food, and desserts we ordered in the previous sections, along with their prices. Overall it came out to ~$250 CAD for two people (after tax and tip). Pricey for what you get - would I call it "overpriced"? Yes. Yes, I absolutely would. One example - bison striploin (for $55). Based on the quality and portion size of the meat given, this shouldn't be more than $40 (at the absolute most); the fact that they charge $55 means that they highly overrate the good qualities of this dish. It's good, but it's not *$55 good*. 4) SERVICE: 9.5/10. Definite positive point: They took the peanut allergy in stride! (there were definitely peanuts on the menu) You can't really dock the service here - it was prompt, the water refills were almost always immediate, and they were very attentive and courteous throughout our dining experience. It did seem like they were understaffed, but they took it in stride for the most part. 5) CONSISTENCY / FIRST IMPRESSION: 9/10. TL;DR: this place (somehow) has a Michelin star, and is (somehow) listed as #1 on the top Canadian restaurants; you might agree with that, but I have had better meals in Canada; this place wouldn't crack the top 3 for me. That might be true for the tasting, but it's hard to get (limited number, always sells out well in advance, and extremely hard to plan), and they don't account for allergies for that one (peanut being the elephant in the room). Parking is also a massive issue - there's no lot on site, and during the wintertime when the streets have a lot of ice and slush, there's very little street parking around the vicinity of the restaurant. read more

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Ate at Published on Main for the second time last night, having gone last May and had a stellar experience. Like last time, I sat at the bar, where Dylan and the team took great care of me once more. They actually remembered me from my last visit, which ended up being one of those epic dinners where you make friends with the people around you and just have a really good time. While I didn't make the same food friends among my neighbors this time out, I did have another great experience. Once I got settled in, it was time to explore the menu, which included a few familiar items and a bunch of new things, all of which sounded good. In the end, I opted for Chips & Dip, Dungeness Crab, Wild Rice Rosti and finally Halibut, which was a special--they were very excited about it (for good reason, it turns out), as it was the first catch of the season. And off we went. I was going to do some half-pours of wine with each course, but I hated to sit at the bar and not let these fab mixologists do their thing, so I opted to start with a cocktail to pair with the Chips & Dip (house-made potato chips with a smoked fish salad). Dylan mad scientisted (yes, I've made that a word now) something that paired really well with the assertive, salt-forward flavors of that starter. From there, a sommelier took over--I loved how with each of my pours, I got a little lesson on the wine I was drinking. Super fun and a great way to while away the time. Next up was the Dungeness Crab, which included an ample amount of some of the sweetest crab I've eaten in recent memory. That was followed by the Rosti, which I enjoyed (the latkes was particularly good), though it was maybe a bit heavy for me (we talked about adding just a little more dill to cut the richness). Finally--at least on the savory side--I had the halibut, which not only was perfectly cooked and moist and delicious, but it was accompanied by rutabaga pappardelle, which was a really interesting take on noodles, adding a little texture without quite so many carbs. By the time I hit dessert, I was fairly full, but I don't pass on dessert. Based on a rec from Dylan's right-hand man, Camilo, who had been helping me all night, I went for Yogurt, which came with burnt honey and lemon. It was a lovely way to end the meal (note: make sure you compose your bites with this one, so you get a bit of everything on your spoon). Also, a special shoutout to the pina colada. The couple next to me--they arrived when I was heading toward dessert--ordered this drink, and it looked like a tall glass of water. When I expressed interest, Camilo gave me a mini to try, and it was wild: It had all of the flavor you want in a pina colada but without the sweet, filling excess that has always kept me from ordering it. Mind-blowing. All in all, another great experience. Service was attentive and welcoming, and the pacing was leisurely (but never excessively so), which was exactly how I wanted it. What I love about Published as a single diner sitting at the bar is I felt as if I was in conversation about my dinner, communicating with the team to make sure my visit was the best it could be. They haven't let me down either time. Looking forward to the next one. read more

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Congrats on becoming one of the Top 100 in Canada, I can definitely see why! Now you might be wondering if I'm already praising them, why am I only giving them a 4 star? It's mainly due to the 3+ hours we waited to finish the tasting menu. Other than that, the ambiance and food was amazing. We have always wanted to check out Published and I finally got a table for my girlfriends birthday so we were really excited to check them out. As I wasn't sure what to go for I thought a tasting menu would be the best solution. I can't remember exactly what each dish was but I have pictures to show you. Everything tasted as good as it looked although I would have to say the appetizers were our favourite. Being on Main, parking can be hard to find depending on the day and time. We went for dinner and got lucky a block away. I would say this is more of a dress to impress place so great for a date night or a boujee get together. If you haven't been, I highly recommend checking them out, just make sure you don't have anywhere to go right after or in a rush. read more

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Service is great. Smiles all around. They build a bright atmosphere in the dimly lit setting. Prawns: good, like ceviche but whole. Buns: amazingly fluffy and sweet but not too sweet. The butter is a bit like cream cheese Chicken fried maitake: the batter is truly like a country fried steak, but I don't like that. It's too thick for the light, thin fans of maitake. Also, the maitake is too wet, an issue with mushrooms so a fried batter comes off so easily. Rotolo: the description for this dish was lacking, but overall the dish is very slop-like. The thickness of flavors doesn't really let anything really get through to you. It's kind of just cheesy and gooey. Abelskievers: these are pretty good. Winter squash: this was well prepared. The squash is cooked to a smooth texture and it matches with the smooth milkiness of the koji sauce. read more

Published on Main - Country Fried Maitake - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Good food went for Mother's Day , and we all enjoyed it. Really recommend the chicken dish and bathrooms were better then the one I have a t home read more

Came here at 4:50pm today (Wedn), 10 minutes before opening to ensure we could walk in and sit at the bar table w/o reso. (1st in line) Our server Leo was stellar (friendly, attentive and super informative) Food was overall pretty good. The Standouts!!! 1) Fraser valley duck - the duck was cooked to perfection. The star of tonight. Didn't like the sauce or sides of the dish by themselves (a bit sour for me... maybe due to the red wine? Or mushroom?), but it paired really well with the juicy and crispy duck. 2) Chicken Liver - delicious loved every component of it. 3) Albacore - refreshing The Normal, but still good 1) Side Stripe Prawns - also quite refreshing, wish the portion was slightly bigger though. Nothing to write home about taste wise 2) Bee Pollen milk buns - loved the honey glazed flavour, but not fluffy enough (maybe just today). But overall, not bad. 3) Scallops- It's still quite yummy, but I found the truffle sauce a bit overpowering and took away from the natural flavour of the scallops. The Average 1) Burrata - the bread was slightly burnt, and not the best burrata I've had in Vancouver (plus, I'm not a burrata person to begin with) 2) Hay - did not go into their dessert menu with high expectations to begin with due to a fellow foodie's verbal review. I thought the Hays wasn't bad, but wish they gave their customers an option for the level of sweetness. It was a bit too sweet for my personal liking. read more

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Wow what an experience! The drinks, food and service were outstanding! From the moment we sat down we were taken care of. The waitress asked about any dietary requirements and I did say that I have a gluten allergy (but my partner does not). She helped point out what dishes have gluten so that I could better make my decision on what to order. We ordered a couple of cocktails from their menu and all of them were outstanding. The absinthe was an incredible show as they lit the sugar cube at the table. It was very light and refreshing. The martini was exactly how it's described and came with a cute little pressed apple. The nitro espresso martini tasted like a German chocolate cake - it was delicious. The pina colada was a big surprise to me. It was my favorite drink as it wasn't as sweet as you'd expect it to be, and it was bubbly and refreshing! For food we ordered the side striped prawns which was comparable to a ceviche, albacore tuna (croutons on side as they have gluten) which was creamy yet crunchy with the different textures, the chicken maitaike which was deep fried mushrooms (has gluten), and the carrots which came with a cumin coffee rub - it was to die for! At the end of our meal they knew my partner and I were celebrating our anniversary so they came out with complimentary glasses of cognac for us. It truly made us feel special and really ended the entire experience off incredibly well! read more

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Canada's best restaurant of 2022 as ranked by Canada's 100 best. https://canadas100best.com/published-on-main-2022/ So, who am I to disagree? I've traveled the world and the seven seas.... Ok, enough of that! Sweet dreams are made of these. This is the first time that Vancouver has had the top spot. Canada's most populated and vibrant cities, Montreal and Toronto tend to dominate the list every year. It is a huge win to see a Vancouver restaurant all the way at the top. Especially this year, the year that Michelin is visiting Canada for the first time. Lots of restaurants are polishing up their game in anticipation, hoping they'll get a star. That star can be life changing for the chef and the whole establishment. For me, published lived up to the expectations. It wasn't like I hadn't seen stuff like this served in other places before, but with each bite, it was absolutely clear that this was better than what I had tasted before. The chicken liver for instance was absolutely incredible. It got better with every bite. If you have the opportunity to dine here, please do so. You will not regret it. The place is not pretentious. The service is relaxed and awesome. Everyone seems happy to be there. Everything I tasted was magnificent. read more

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I'm genuinely surprised at how underwhelming this place was.... And shocked that it has a Michelin star. Maybe from the other meals but I can't say this specific menu was the best thing I've ever ate. And I personally wouldn't go again. We reserved for the price fixed tasting menu. The plating was beautiful and the customer service was exceptional. The taste was okay, nothing spectacular or out of this world. Some of the dishes were innovated, and some flavors did not mesh well together. Like other reviews, there were lots of questionable wait times and long pauses between each of our dishes or even waiting for our bill. Oof also the drinks we ordered ... we're not great. read more

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Dining in Michelin star restaurants isn't something that I aim to do, but Published on Main happened to be on my radar since before they were awarded the coveted Michelin star. I don't really agree with a lot of the stars and recommendations that were made by the Michelin guide, but in the case of Published on Main, they truly do deserve the Michelin star. We were blown away by the flavors, presentation, innovative use of ingredients and exceptional customer service that we received. Featured here:  Bee Pollen Milk Buns Torched Hiramasa Summer Bounty Pacific Octopus Lobster Mushroom Lasagna Chips & Dip Wagyu Beef Carpaccio Burrata Side Stripe Prawns Roasted Zucchini Cappelletti Coffee Charred Milk Ice Cream Hay We tried so many wonderful dishes but here are a few highlights: Chips & Dip: I didn't partake in this as there was a beef fat powder in it, but the meat eaters reported that this dish was phenomenal. It was "creamy, with a very delicate fish flavor which was brightened with fresh dill."  Roasted Zucchini: Slightly crunchy, with a hint of spice. When I inquired as to what the crunchy ingredient was, I was told that the kitchen called it "crunchy cheese business"! Summer Bounty: The winning dish of the evening! It had a creamy, smoky, charred flavor and a supremely tasty sauce with pecans in it. Hay: This dessert was mind blowing. Hay isn't something I would have ever thought of eating or working with in a kitchen; yet somehow they used it to make an incredibly beautiful and tasty dessert! It seemed to us that the restaurant had been quite deliberate with the order in which the dishes were served, as it seemed like the earlier dishes were more subtle in flavor and that the flavors gradually became more pronounced with subsequent dishes. We reserved about 3 months in advance and at the time that I made our reservation, I had been asked whether there were any dietary restrictions within our group. As I'm Pescatarian, I made a point of mentioning that. Three months later I forgot that I'd sent that information to the restaurant. The restaurant however, did not forget. We were all extremely impressed with the lengths they went to, to ensure that the food served that night would meet with my dietary restrictions. Our server brought us a hard copy of the menu and marked the dishes that were Pescatarian for me. As I also have a huge aversion to cilantro, he had also marked the dishes that had cilantro in them for me. Even when a different server was sent to our table, we found that she too had been made aware of my dietary restrictions and was very knowledgeable about which dishes contained ingredients that might not work for my diet.  Also, I'm someone who likes to drink a lot of hot water with my meals and I always watch for how often a server comes around to offer me more hot water. Our server at Published on Main came around several times during the evening to give me more hot water, so I was very happy with this as we've been to other upscale restaurants where they failed to refill my hot water and  I left feeling quite thirsty after our dinner.  A truly remarkable restaurant, worthy of their Michelin star status. Highly recommend this place!  Service:  Good Parking: Paid parking on the street. Location: 3593 Main St., Vancouver read more

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We ordered the tasting menu and added on some extras. My favourite, as always, is the duck with the opening snacks a close second. Loved all the soupy dishes as well! The atmosphere here surprised me. It is quite rowdy and chill and I felt quite relaxed the entire time. read more

We booked a table a month in advance to celebrate my birthday. The space was hip and trendy; and the cocktail was good, but I was expecting a bit more from the food for that price. We looked through the interesting cocktail menu and decided to start with a Dog Day Afternoon with hay infused buffalo trace, bbq ambrato vermouth, charred corn syrup, smoke oak bitters, and its star ... a fire-roasted sausage! A good balance of sweet, bitter, and smokiness (from the sausage) to start the meal. For appetizers, we ordered their famous Bee Pollen Milk Buns and Chicken Liver. The Japanese style milk buns were OK for its price. It was light and fluffy with a slight sweetness from the local bee pollen. However, I was impressed by the delicious chicken liver mousse sandwiched between sweet spekulatius cookie, contrasting well with the sour pickled pumpkin. For entrees, we tried the Chicken Fried Maitake, Fraser Valley Duck, and the Chanterelle Cappelletti. The duck was tender and flavourful as it was sitting in a rich duck confit, complementing the chanterelle pies on the side. The cappelletti was creamy with fresh tomatoes and corn. However, the fried mistake mushroom was a bit disappointing. The batter was under seasoned and dry ... the ranch dip helped. Finally we finished our meal with the Coffee Mousse with caramel, toffee discs and a malted barley crumble. read more

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2.5 Stars It was our first visit to Vancouver (and Canada) and we were luckily able to get seats at the bar for 2 despite not having a reservation. We biked all the way over from Stanley Park: This is doable within about an hour but the uphills will be killer. To be honest, I wasn't entirely sure how to rate this place, but here are my thoughts below! If it is your first time visiting, do take a moment to browse their updated menu below: https://publishedonmain.com/menu/ BEE POLLEN MILK BUNS: Standard, but not worth $9 unless you absolutely must have a carb for some reason. I saw it in the recommended, but it is honestly overhyped. $9 CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE: Perhaps we don't like liver mousse? It is definitely an acquired taste- we really struggled to finish this dish even after the first bite. Some more of the crackers might have helped to balance the strong flavors. $23 CHICKEN FRIED MAITAKE : The star of the night- This dish was tender, crisp, and held all of the umami in the light batter of the mushroom. The garlic scape ranch was a delightful accompaniment. $22 SALMON: We had a smoked salmon entree that was forgettable; the meat wasn't as tender as we might've expected. $47 HAY: This one was sort of cool! The light airy shaved ice felt floral and earthy, while the custard was creamy and not too sweet. The combination worked but also confused us. $12 Overall, the experience was.. interesting. Service was good despite how busy it was, and the staff were hospitable. As far as the food went, we were intrigued but unimpressed by most of the dishes at their price point. I'm not sure that we would visit again, given how many other options are available in the BC area. read more

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Price/quality (4/4): Honestly, I'm pretty sure that you can't really go wrong at this restaurant. We ordered quite a few appetizers and a couple of main courses, and all were amazing. The Wagyu was especially memorable, though it's hard to pick out a single favourite dish. Service (1/1): Service was friendly and effective. Be sure to show up early if you don't have a reservation, since walk-ins are limited. Would I come here again: Yes read more

Published on Main - Wagyu beef carpaccio - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Really enjoyed my first experience at Published. I haven't tried the set menu but have ordered here a la carte. Huge kudos to a menu with visuals!! I was here celebrating with a friend and we both really enjoyed our time here. Service was great, each dish was unique in its own way and there was no rush for us to get the cheque. The menu has changed since then but my highlights were: The Caesar salad 5/5: I know, crazy to think the salad captured my heart but it was so good. These gems and the flavours were perfectly combined. I could eat this every day. The fish 5/5: it was creamy it was fresh and it worked so well together. A bit heavier because of the cream read more

Published on Main - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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In a way, we purposely traveled to Vancouver to eat at Published on Main - we secured the reservation first before we booked our flight and hotel. And it was certainly worth the trip! We had the tasting menu and was blown away by the quality and flavour of every dish! The wine pairing is a must! Each dish was unique in its own way and honestly there were no misses here. Aside from that, the service was impeccable as you would expect from a Michelin starred restaurant, and the decor is very open and modern. Published on Main is definitely worth a visit, I know I'd be visiting everytime I'm in Vancouver! The courses shown here (likely not ordered properly) are from 2022 Fall. read more

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Another great experience, we had family visiting from SanDiego and really wanted to take them here. Both my nieces have severe food allergies. They were beyond accommodating, service was amazing. We ordered about 10 dishes was plenty of food and we were all full. We had reservation for 5:15pm for 6 people, I had made it several months ahead. I love the atmosphere it's fine dining without feeling too stuffy. Overall, another great experience, I wouldn't hesitate coming back. read more

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Amazing! We ordered the 10 course tasting menu for $165 per person. It was well worth it! The first course was a variety of snacks followed by 6 dishes and 3 desserts. All food was soooooo good and most of these dishes are not on the a la carte menu. Drinks were very good. We had the pina colata and into the mist. Service was top notch. Cutlery was changed after every dish, each dish was explained and water was regularly topped up. After the first course (finger food), we were given a wet towelette before the other dishes came. This was a nice touch. The 20% mandatory tip paid upfront was well deserved. Ambiance was very nice and we were seated in the best seat in the house. Another nice touch was the sweets (house made jelly and caramel) that came with the bill for drinks and a box of 2 chocolates from Beta 5 along with a thank you post card, bookmark, and tasting menu. read more

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I have been trying to get in this place before Michelin came to Vancouver! Not easy to get a reservation on short notice but this time we got lucky and was able to get a reservation for 5 for the a la carte menu on a Saturday. Non descript storefront on Main street and modern earthy bistro interior. Laid back west coast style service and ambience. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. They have special offerings not on the menu and the server made sure to let us know there are limited quantities of the sablefish and bone in rib-eye. We tried several cocktails espresso martini and felicis. We tried the Sablefish, Ribeye and several sides Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, kale salad and morel mushrooms. Also ordered the agnolotti, bison tartare, scallop ceviche and danish savoury donut. Everything was so fresh and unique. It's obvious why they have earned a Michelin star. Sablefish is a must try. Really enjoyed the scallop ceviche and savoury donut. Morel mushrooms were fantastic. The server suggested several dishes to share tapas style but you could equally get a main and appetizer per person if you wanted to try the menu that way. As our meal progressed the server made sure to ask us for wine selection and even had the sommelier come by to introduce a bottle off the menu. The suggestion for red Austrian wine was fantastic (forget the name). Overall real west coast Michelin star dining at its best. Here you get the best of both worlds Michelin rated dining and west coast laid back style, exceptional culinary experience with none of the snobbery that comes with some 5 star experiences. Must try if you're looking for a dining experience. See you again ! read more

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Dinner with a few friends so we shared a good portion of the menu. Started with the bee pollen buns. They were great but I feel like they are glorified Asian bakery buns. If you haven't been to an Asian bakery, you just go and get these buns for 1/10th of the price. The rest of the menu was great. I particularly loved the tomato salad daily feature, side stripe prawn, halibut and the desserts (especially the hay). The only thing that put a sour taste in my mouth was when paying by credit, I needed to look twice when tipping because it is set as 20%, 18% and 15% (or something similar). Basically from high to down to low instead of the other way around like every other restaurant I have been to which I thought was very sneaky so I subtracted a star. read more

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We booked the tasting menu in advance of our trip and we really wanted to love this experience. Unfortunately, it was a big letdown. The minute we declined upcharges of adding caviar or foie to our menu, and wine pairings (I don't drink and I was surprised at the lack of interest in non- alcoholic options), it felt like we didn't matter. I did try one of the mocktails (mushroom soda) and didn't care for the odd taste. At no point did any server ask if I liked it or noticed it sat untouched for well into three courses (it was removed from our bill in the end). There were moments of delight with the food -- the amuse were creative and diverse bites; the steelhead trout had lovely texture and rich flavor; the blueberry panna cotta was memorable. But many fell flat. Additionally, on making the reservation and pre-paying for the tasting, the restaurant communicated they absolutely cannot accommodate allergies or restrictions. That was a-OK with us. Yes, I have a scallop allergy and knew it could appear on the menu, but was OK with giving my dish to my dining partner who loves them. Then, as we began, our server asked about allergies and when I said I could not eat scallop, suddenly it became a big deal that the kitchen would somehow have to come up with a replacement -- a replacement I wasn't expecting and didn't ask for. I did ask, though, if my partner could still enjoy the scallop course, but was told no, it would be too difficult for the kitchen. Instead we got one of the strangest cold tomato dishes I've ever had. In all, we left envious of the diners around us who ordered off the à la carte menu and seemed to have a better experience. If you go, I would certainly only recommend that route. read more

Published on Main - Blueberry panna cotta - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We made reservations to celebrate my birthday at this establishment before it became a Michelin star restaurant. Reservations were made one month in advance with a $50 booking fee which will go towards your bill if you are using the same card to pay or credited back to your credit card account. Interior Dim lit and clean. Hand sanitizer sprays at every table for guests to use Tables were cleaned promptly as guests left Drinks Nitro Espresso Martini grey goose vodka, kahlua, averna amaro, coffee bitters, house of funk brazil coffee. "rich, crushable, revitalizing" My partner ordered this drink, I had a sip. Instantly regret not ordering one. Pressed and Polish shochu, baijiu, melon, rice, egg white, baijiu compressed melon balls. "fluffy, funky, tropical" My drink was too sweet for my preference. Food We ordered two dishes from their special menu, shaved duck confit stuffed in a ravioli and the pate. Definitely my favourite plates of the night. Also, our server suggested we added fresh shredded truffle from Oregon to our ravioli dish which was shredded at the table by the chef. It was an extra $25. It was our first time trying real truffle, it was an experience. Would I order fresh truffle again? Probably not. As a foodie, I hate to say it, but I prefer the imitation truffle. The pate was delicious, it was accompanied with thinly sliced pickled pickles and carrots made in house. The mustard on the side was fabulous- not too strong. Everything paired well with each other. Venison Crudo venison with fermented blueberry, malted barley with a turbo dressing Brussel Sprouts roasted brussels sprouts with pickled cabbage, peanuts and a garlic sauce Schnitzel pork schnitzel with sauce charcutière Each dish priced fairly high. The venison lacked flavour, brussel sprouts full of flavour, and the schnitzel cooked to perfection- not oily. The schnitzel dish was mushroom dominant so it went well with the ravioli. You're able to mix and match those two dishes together. We had leftovers to bring home. Too full to try dessert. Service Friendly, knowledgeable, charismatic, and excellent service Added bonus, when the restaurant staff take the time to fold your napkin when you step away from your seat -shows they are attentive. read more

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(4.5 stars) Took me 2 months to get a reservation so I had high expectations. I guess I had set a really high bar going in and I was ready to be blown away but I wasn't. Don't get me wrong, the food and service was excellent. I was particularly impressed with the pacing of the dishes; as soon as we were done one dish, a few minutes later we were served another. It wasn't rushed by any means. We had ordered 6 dishes and we were overly full (and both of us are healthy eaters). I would probably go with 5 dishes between 2 people. Ordered: Bee Pollen Milk Buns Brussel sprouts (best dish out of the 6) Chicken fried maitake Beef shin lasagne with a side of burrata ($13 surcharge - server's recommendation) Duck confit Beef striploin (special - $61) The only complaint that we had was the non-alcoholic drink - no way to sugar coat it but it tasted gross to me unfortunately. ($12 - "quiet storm") read more

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Dined here tonight. Lucked out and made a reso before they received their Michelin Star. Overall, it was a decent experience. Probably wouldn't bother going back though. Think everyone hyping it up is kind of letting the Michelin star sway their thinking. It's a good restaurant, but honestly the food was just okay. The service is top-notch though. Awesome, friendly servers. Nothing blew me away. Pictured with this review: - Steelhead with Nori potatoes- Wasn't a fan. The fish was perfectly cooked, but doesn't stand out here in B.C. where you can find fish dishes everywhere. They were doing too much with the flavors. Too much going on, especially with the cream/broth they pour in before serving. - Lions Mane and Gnocchi (tonight's special) - Farmers sausage and Potato Agnolotti - Best dish we had. Only one I'd recommend. - The three dough balls...Danish name. Can't remember. Wouldn't recommend them anyway for that price. - Brussel Sprouts - They were good. They had like a miso glaze flavour. - Bee Pollen Bread - Reminded me of the bread used for Hong Kong style BBQ pork buns or cocktail buns. All of this plus a drink was $200. Would I comeback? No. The food was good but for that price I'd say everything was a bit underwhelming. Guess I entered with unrealistic expectations. read more

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Extraordinary from start to finish! A great meal is enhanced by great service & we were fortunate to have Ali as our waiter. Everyone who stopped by our table was delightful & knowledgeable. They all seem to take a great deal of pride in working at Published & deservedly so! Each dish was thoughtfully & creatively prepared. A feast for the eyes & then for our taste buds. When you can elevate iceberg lettuce to the level that they do, it is quite remarkable. Gnocchi, BBQ beef & whipped ricotta were excellent. From drinks to appetizers, entrees to deserts, everything was expertly balanced. A great neighborhood eatery flashing a Michelin star! Way cool! read more