An amazing meal, one of the best I've had in a very long time. It filled our bellies along with our souls! I would highly recommend. The staff were incredible and attentive and friendly. I cannot say enough positive things about this restaurant We had our meal outside and it was perfect! The bannock and mains were too tasty to think to take pictures of. Thank you so so very much, I would highly recommend read more

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Checked out Salmon n' Bannock on West Broadway for dinner to experience Vancouver's only dedicated Indigenous restaurant. The Food The freshly baked bannock is the undisputed star of the table, served warm with a light, golden crust on the outside and an impossibly pillowy, steamy interior that's perfect with butter. For mains, the pan-seared wild salmon served over wild rice was flavorful and fresh, letting the clean Pacific taste lead the dish. Because wild catch is naturally lean, the thinner tail end was slightly on the drier side, but the citrus and herb seasoning balanced it out nicely. The bison pot roast was deeply comforting, braised until spoon-tender alongside carrots and pan jus, while the wild berry dessert offered a tart, refreshing finish. The Service Warm, engaging, and genuinely hospitable. The staff take real pride in explaining the heritage behind the dishes and where the game and seafood are sourced. Because it's a tight, focused team cooking everything to order, the pacing between appetizers and mains was a little on the slower, relaxed side, but the friendliness and care made you feel like a welcomed guest. The Ambiance Intimate, soulful, and gallery-like. The vibrant red walls are lined with authentic First Nations artwork, carved paddles, and painted drums, giving the room a cozy, story-rich character. Space is definitely on the smaller side with only a handful of tables, so it can feel a bit snug when the dining room is full, making advance reservations a must. read more

The highlight of my trip to Vancouver! I heard about this place online and couldn't wait to go. I made a reservation in advance (highly recommend) and was seated right away when I arrived. The service was great from everyone and the owner even stopped by, greeting guests as if they were old friends. My server went over all the specials but I already knew what I wanted and chose the salmon burger though she recommended the yams as a side. As I watched others receive different dishes and hearing their compliments, I wondered if I med the wrong decision but everything was delicious! The "burger" looked small at first but it was a thick cut of grilled salmon with the most beautiful color and fresh taste, topped by a mix of greens, tomato and pickles. The bannock was so light and fluffy, but filling. The yams were cut in house and needed no accompaniment but it came with a house made aoli for dipping. I also ordered the dessert special to go, a lemon cake with a sage and blueberry compote. Sage in a dessert isn't something I'm used to but it was delicious too. I also appreciated the history lesson that was placed on the tables to read while waiting. The space adorned with artwork throughout. The bathrooms were clean and there was also outdoor seating. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in Vancouver again. read more

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We went for dine out Vancouver and had the Crispy and Confit Duck Wings with Sriracha Revolver Dipping Sauce and the West Coast Clam Fritters with Seaweed Aoli to start. For the entree we got the Sage Blueberry BBQ Bison Ribs, Potato onion Pave, Candied carrots. We also added candied salmon and berry jam. For the dessert, the Cream Puff. The meal was disappointing, especially since I have been wanting to try it for a few years. Although the flavors were really good, unfortunately, all of the dishes were too chewy, with the exception of the dessert. The wings were extremely hard to eat. In addition to the chewiness, it came with the wing tip, so thugs got quite messy. The Clam Fritters didn't have an overpowering flavor, but it was hard to note the clams. The bannock was absolutely amazing. It was dense, but also soft. It was almost like a cross between a scone and crumpet. The butter and jelly were delicious. The entree came too quickly after the starters. We weren't even done eating the appies yet, and so our entree sat and got cold. It would have been better if it came 10 minutes later. The ribs dish was really big. I especially liked the vegetables that came with it. The cream puff was soo soo good. Not too sweet, and honestly we were just glad to finally have something that wasn't overly too chewy to eat. I wasn't a fan of the ambiance as it was extremely dark inside. read more

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Unique experience that I certainly don't regret trying since I sought out to eat something in Vancouver that I genuinely can't get elsewhere in the states. However, the execution just felt flat. The salmon sample platter didn't really feature anything that tasted good. The bison wasn't bad but there wasn't anything particularly special about it either. The ambiance was probably the coolest part as it had native Canadian decor. However, service was incredibly slow such that it took over an hour to get our food. Beer recommendation (strawberry milkshake?) was on point though. read more

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I'm not exactly the most adventurous diner, so having Indigenous Canadian food is not exactly something I'm looking for, but the menu looked inviting, and the Yelp reviews were so positive, that my wife and I decided to give it a shot when we were up in Vancouver. Add us to the list of people who loved this place. My wife ordered the bison pot roast, while I ordered the Game Sausage Dinner, which my night was Venison and Blueberry. I read a recent Yelp review that was lukewarm to both of these dishes, but we loved them. We also had something called "West Coast Soup," which was a salmon soup, and that was also very good. At first, I was the only one who ordered it, but when my wife saw it and tasted it, she ordered one for herself! The bannock was also very, very good. It was kind of like eating a Wolferman's English Muffin, if you've ever had one of those. You most definitely should make reservations before going there. We did about an hour before we went there, and while we had no trouble getting the reservation, the place is VERY small. I think they can only fit about 20-25 people at a time. As I'm writing this review, the average Yelp rating is extremely high. There's a reason for that. Give it a shot! read more

Salmon n' Bannock - Game Sausage Dinner - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Salmon n' Bannock is a well regarded restaurant that serves Indigenous dishes. We have a friend from out of town visiting who enjoys trying different cuisines, so we suggested Salmon n' Bannock for dinner. My husband and I have been to the smaller location at the airport at the international departures gate and loved the food and we have wanted to go to their main location for quite some time, so we were excited to finally go to Salmon n' Bannock. I made a reservation for the three of us for Friday July 25 at 7pm. We arrived promptly at 7pm and were seated right away. It was a small restaurant and most of the tables were full, so I'm glad we made a reservation. It took a while for the server to take our order (over ten minutes) but it was understandable as they were busy. I ordered the salmon, my husband ordered the elk sausage, and our friend ordered the bison pot roast. We also all had bannock with butter and jam for starters, and I splurged on a bottle of the Dreamcatcher wine to share. (I know that restaurants mark up wine, but goddamn, the markup was almost criminal.) After we ordered, it took about another 10 to 15 minutes to get the wine and bannock. Thank goodness we had the bannock appetizers to tide us over, because it took TWO HOURS to get our food. No exaggeration -- TWO HOURS. We had asked the server if there was an issue with our order, and she said that they were busy and the kitchen was backed up. I understand having to wait, but TWO HOURS? Also, there was a table that was seated about half an hour (or more) after us, and they got their food well before we did. (They were pretty much done eating when we got our food!) The food finally came at 9pm, and it was not great. My husband and our friend said their food was alright, but nothing noteworthy, and my fish was awful. The description of my dish was: "Wild Sockeye (6oz) served on a bed of Ojibway Wild Rice with a brown butter sauce. Served with Daily Vegetables and our Signature Bannock." First, the fish was burnt and dry, and there was absolutely no sauce (or flavour) of any kind. Second, the rice, like the fish, was dry and flavourless. And the "daily vegetables" consisted of one small, sad piece of overdone broccoli and two or three small slices of carrot. Frankly, the restaurant should be embarrassed for serving that dish. To top it all off, the server didn't really acknowledge the absurd wait time (she just gave a lacklustre "sorry for the wait"), nor offer a small discount to our bill, which would have been a nice gesture. Based on the TWO HOUR WAIT TIME and the terrible food, I will not go back, nor do I recommend Salmon n' Bannock. The one positive is that the bannock with butter and jam was excellent. read more

Salmon n' Bannock - Salmon and rice. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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A fairly unique dining experience to try Indigenous Canadian cuisine! This is a small restaurant so reservations are a must, unless you plan to eat like at 3pm. There are a lot of 2-3 seaters but not many 4+ seaters so the exact guest count is respected and there is not much leeway to adding another person to the reservation. There are outside seating mostly for walk-ins, but you somewhat lose out on a part of the experience admiring Indigenous Canadian artworks on the walls. As the name suggests, they are mostly known for salmon and bannock, but they also have a handful of not as common dishes like bison too. We got the mushroom on toasted bannock with sage blueberries, brie, and bison gravy; venison blueberry game sausage, wild sockeye salmon with Anishinaabe wild rice, and bison pot roast with mashed potatoes. We got some wines that come from indigenous purveyors and black lagoon black tea lager from Locality Brewing. Mushroom on toasted bannock with sage blueberries, brie, and bison gravy is a fairly aesthetic dish and the easiest way to describe this dish is "biscuits and gravy" but this is much more delicious with the bannock being toasted outside and soft and chewy inside, and the bison gravy was hearty and creamy. Venison blueberry game sausage was a bit special but it was on the drier side and a bit bland Wild sockeye salmon over Anishinaabe rice was pretty good. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the rice is like a black rice that is al dente and has a unique flavor that pairs well with the salmon. Pairs perfectly with the Dreamcatcher wine Bison pot roast was interesting but the bison was a bit dry. The bison gravy on top helped with it, and pairs well with the Merlot we got. Service was a bit of a miss. Food did come out in courses, but the bannock that came with the main entrees (salmon, bison pot roast) did not come until we were almost done with the main entrees. When the bill came, the server hovered around too closely to us seeing how much we tip, which was pretty awkward. Also, it made no sense that there was no way to do a custom charge for 3 oz of wine upgrade when we ordered a 6 oz merlot and there was a 9 oz option, so increments of 3 oz are doable, so we were forced to pay for another full glass and overpay. Granted that the server was new, so take this a feedback for improvement. read more

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Not sure where I found this place but this is the definition of "don't judge a book by its cover." It's located in the middle of the block and very small, might almost miss it if you blink. But once you step foot inside you are immersed into the culture. The 3 ladies took great care of us and especially recommended the elk sausage. In addition, we got the Bison Pot Roast and Duck Special w/ GF bannock! Every single bite was to die for. Completions to the chef. Reservations extremely recommended (which I did prior to even arriving in CAN). Would eat here often if lived in Van. read more

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tl;dr despite the admirable concept, the prices are high for lackluster food, and service was even more absent than flavor Across Vancouver's eclectic food scene, I was most excited to try Indigenous cuisine, and one of the few specialists is Salmon n' Bannock. This semi-casual sit-down restaurant just south of Granville Island puts a sophisticated and modern spin on traditional Indigenous eats, including bannock (Indigenous-style bread), wild game, and local seafood. The storefront is at the corner spot of an outdoor shopping plaza. A black-and-red awning hangs above the door. Clear dividers with indigenous designed etchings separate the black-clothed tables. Bright red walls are heavily decorated with colorful local artists' paintings and carvings, and a small wooden canoe hangs above the front window. Indigenous acoustic music echoes across the walls. My partner and I arrived for dinner, and we were seated immediately. We ordered an assortment of Salmon n' Bannock's most popular items. Across them, we were most impressed by the Game Sampler and its rich venison terrine and unique cedar jelly. Meanwhile, the spicy elk salami and the juniper elk salami were tasty, albeit extremely limited in quantity (we were only given 3 thin rings of each). Less exciting was the Salmon Sampler, featuring salmon 3 ways: candied (sweet and chewy), mousse (simultaneously flaky and creamy), and ceviche (strongly lemony and dill-y). All options were decent but not particularly remarkable. Unfortunately, the most memorable aspect of the meal was the terrible bannock crackers -- they were either rock hard or jaw-crampingly chewy. The couple beside us called the "Fiss n' Rice" the best salmon they had ever eaten. But I'll never know for sure -- after an hour-long wait for drinks and appetizers (during which time, no server checked in), my partner and I were ready to call it a night. The two appetizers and a hastily thrown-together cocktail ran us nearly $60, and our experience was met with a semi-apologetic shrug. The food was passable, but the overall experience left an unsavory taste in our mouths -- you will find better service at the Tim Horton's down the block. read more

Salmon n' Bannock - Game Sampler - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Incredible in every way, the food and the service and the atmosphere. We also got a couple of espresso cups in the mini gift shop at the host stand. read more

Was so excited to try this place, I made a reservation before I even got into Canada! The food was delicious, I love eating foods indigenous to the land that I'm on. I am from the southwest, so there were similar similarities and differences to the food that I really enjoyed. The waitresses were kind and I love that they did a land acknowledgment before we ordered. I would definitely recommend trying the specials, and a drink if you're up for it! So looking forward to having this again next time I'm in Canada. read more

Very interesting indigenous Canadian restaurant. Both the staff and menu. Their Bannock is like the best biscuit ever! Not too dry, but also not very moist either, and served with butter. The Bison Pot Roast is the number one thing to get here, over mashed potato's, gravy, broccoli and asparagus. They did have some dessert items too. Every plate was based on the food of the natives to the region, but with a current culinary twist. They even have Salmon Candy as an appetizer. If you haven't tried this yet, this is the best place to have some. read more

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My friend and I were visiting from California and I really wanted to check this place out! My friend and I went salmon heavy (wish we tried other dishes!!) and got the salmon mousse, fiss n rice, and the salmon burger. Of course the bannock which they're known for was really good! The taste reminds me of biscuits but no crumble consistency and in a dinner roll form. The salmon burger was okay, again, I wish I tried something different on the menu. What was REALLY GOOD and something I'd get again is the fiss n rice! The flavor hit! The rice was different from anything I've ever had, paired with the veggies, and salmon -- it was perfect! I loved how seasoned the veggies are. If you're picky with veggies, this might change your mind! read more

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What a special intimate restaurant. This is an indigenous restaurant run by the Bannock tribe. If you dine here, they will give you a breakdown on the history of the tribe on the front of their menu. There is beautiful artwork all made by fellow indigenous members of the tribe that radiates its beauty on the walls and most pieces are available for purchase if you want to bring some art home after your dining experience. I ordered the Elk blueberry sausage. The game platter was outstanding! And I believe the sage blueberries that were spread over my dish were warm and delish. My girlfriend ordered the Bison pot roast (roasted for over twenty-four hours). We also tried their Bannock bread (From their menu, our signature traditional bread. It's different everywhere you go. Ours is baked and about the size of a hockey puck). The Bannock bread was unlike any bread I have had before, I enjoyed it, think the opposite of sweet but not bitter, sorry I can't really describe it well, but it is something you can try and replicate at home if you search for the recipe online. If you really want a wide variety of sampling, they do offer a sampling of Salmon cooked several different ways and a variety of game meats. If I were to come back, I would bring my appetite and order their main sampling. It is not cheap but to me this is the kind of once in a lifetime experience if you are in the area and you will get more items to try. I think the sampling price at this time is approx. seventy-five Canadian dollars and you must get for the whole table. Venison Soup - Very good, think of beef minestrone but with more succulent meat. FYI: They have one other location that is located in an airport (YVR Internationals Departures-Post Security). I am not sure how much different their menu is at the airport location but those are the only two indigenous first people's nation restaurants in the area. As always people SYOY!!! read more

Went searching for bannock after trying fried bannock at the Squamish Cultural Centre in Whistler. Here it's baked but still tasty and like somewhere between a dinner roll and a scone. Service and food were great (Brigitte was the friendliest!). Definitely make a reservation because it's a tiny place that books up quickly. Came here for date night with my husband and it was a fantastic choice - low light and candles on the table + not kid-friendly which is exactly what we wanted. Had the bison bone marrow and salmon 3 ways appetizers (salmon mousse was my favourite but beware of dairy for the lactose-intolerant); bison pot roast and salmon with rice for mains. Husband got a coffee (in a massive mug available through https://nativenorthwest.ca/ceramic-mugs/) at the end. We were too full for dessert which was apple crumble. Parking on top of Toys R Us was $6.50 for two hours. Would return and ask for what I think were soapberries in the salad garnish that came with the salmon 3 ways. Those were delightful. read more

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Planning a train ride up to Vancouver, I was so excited to finally get the opportunity to try Salmon n' Bannock. This is an amazing restaurant! Definitely make reservations as their intimate space can fill up fast! The food and service were both impeccable. The menu has a wide variety of rotating local, seasonal, sustainable, wild caught options from First Nations cuisine. I tried the Nk'Mip Cellars dry rosé and I must say it was exceptional. Gorgeous light pink color and loads of red fruit flavors. The signature bannock is very good traditional baked bread served with some butter and fantastic house made berry jam. Great texture, forever craving it now.. The candied smoked salmon was peppered perfectly and the sweet element of maple was tasty especially drizzled over a bed of crisp fresh greens. The bison barley soup warmed me right up! It was quite flavorful and rich, packed full of veggies, and a great choice for something comforting and hearty. I highly recommend visiting this place! I had such a lovely time :) read more

Salmon n' Bannock - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Vancouver's only indigenous restaurant, it's a gem for anyone to visit. It's a bit pricy, but the dim lights and beautiful interior make it great for date nights or business meals. Have patience with staff and cook time. I went with some friends and the Salmon Sampler was the big winner among all three of us. Everything else was delicious in varying degrees. I personally loved the wild rice, but we also tried elk, bison, duck, and salmon. That's a lot of unique protein right there! Bannock bread is served with many dishes. It's worth a first taste, but it is pretty dense and similar to a biscuit. Not a dealbreaker if you're deciding between a dish with or without bannock. It's a great restaurant to support because it's very local and cultural as it is indigenous owned and operated. My only tip is that you should make a reservation in advance and expect to be patient with your experience. It is a small restaurant, but the organization was still a bit disorganized. Our table and the one next to us both had orders taken incorrectly and table check-ins were inconsistent. For example, someone stopped to ask how the food was right after a server had stopped by and I hadn't even finished my first bite. And then when our plates had been empty for a long time, we had to flag down someone for the check even though our host passed by us multiple times. However, the staff is very kind and this is not something that would stop me from coming back, especially with how great the food is. Metered street parking available. read more

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For tables of 8 or more, you can't order from the menu but have two prix fixe menu options since their kitchen is so small. It's still worthwhile and the staff are super nice and accommodating. Wild salmon soup with onions, celery, potato, dill, etc: The smell was incredible. The broth is rich and savory. All their food flavors were subtle yet rich, not too salty, just right. Bison pot roast: Save the baked bannock to dip in the gravy or make a little open faced sandwich! Again, rich, savory, and yet still subtle somehow. I'm not usually a fan of horseradish, but theirs was very good - almost slightly sweet and a little salty as if pickled. I almost put it aside but glad I tried it - mixed the whole thing in! Bison was very tender, not very gamey in flavor. Tbh the leftover version the next day, straight out of the fridge, was SUPREME. There's just something about the texture of a tender cooked meat when it comes out the fridge... Blueberry bannock pudding with ice cream: I loved the almost whipped cream flavor/quality of this ice cream. Its softness paired well with the glazed carmelized crunchy exterior of the bread, the interior chewiness, and the juicy sweetness of the baked blueberries. The cherry sour beer was very good. Not warheads candy sour, very neutral, not too sweet, not artificial or medicinal tasting, very nice. The soft drinks they make in house are supreme. My favorite was the sage blueberry because I have a sweeter palate. It was savory and sweeter but not too sweet (I think for some it may be too sweet, but not for this guy). The cherry sweetgrass was also really good, though even less sweet. Sweetgrass syrup tastes just like it smells! Subtle with an echo of sweetness. Appreciated that these were very mildly carbonated, like a tingle on the tongue :) Would definitely come back! If you're in the California bay area, check out Wahpepah's and Cafe Ohlone. If you're in norcal, check out the Seka Hills winery and olive oil tasting room (their food is good, too). If you're in Minneapolis, check out Owamni by the Sioux Chef. And if you're around Ottawa, check out Nikosi! read more

The best meal we had in Vancouver. The ambiance is amazing, the servers were friendly, and the salmon was served in so many ways that were each so well done. We had the sampler (candied salmon, mousse, and ceviche) and I had the Salmon burger. Normally I do this so there's something super memorable, but literally EVERYTHING was perfect. Not a single one of the dishes was anything less than delicious. I sound like I'm lying, but I'm 100% serious - it was flawless. Even the cocktail (just cider and booze) was perfect. The whole family loved this place, and it was half the cost of another of our meals which was utterly forgettable. Thank you so much! read more

This was such a cool experience. I enjoyed every dish, but particularly the charcuterie appetizer. The ambience went well with the dining experience. The portion of one main (salmon and rice) was generous enough for two people to share as well. read more

Going off of the vague suggestion by a Canadian friend when asked what he'd recommend I check out in Vancouver ("get salmon and bison,") this was the only place that checked both boxes in the entire city, as far as I could tell. And man, it did not disappoint. Our waiter was very thorough in explaining various menu offerings and specialty/seasonal items, as well as injecting his own amount of personality and recommendations. The restaurant itself was a bit small, and you could see directly into the kitchen, but this actually gave it a pretty charming and intimate vibe. The food itself was immaculate. Indeed, get the salmon and bison, it will not disappoint. I suppose I should mention it, since it's in the name, but the bannock was damn good too. read more

I had hoped so much that this would be a special evening. Unfortunately it was not to be... Our table of 4 ordered 2 sample appetizer plates to start, 3 soups for the ladies and the Sablefish for myself as our mains. For some reason, the waitress delivered ALL the food at the same time. It was kind of a stand-off because she just stood there for an awkward moment and then I realized she was waiting for ME to make room on the tiny 4-top for the incoming food. Anyone in that job would realize it wasn't going to work and that maybe the mains should be returned to the kitchen and be kept warm while we started our appetizers. NOPE. That didn't happen. We had to juggle and balance the plates to make it fit. Needless to say the mains were not hot by the time we got to them. The ladies were happy with the apps, but my Sablefish was so gelatinous that it was impossible to use a fork to eat it. The flavor even though it had a caper sauce was bland as was the polenta. We were going to order dessert but thought better of it and decided to cut our losses and get something at Max's Deli down the street. Also- we were celebrating my Mother's 93rd birthday- I had mentioned it online with our reservation booking but it was not even mentioned. Thanks... At least the meal was expensive. So no- we were not impressed and will not be returning. read more

This place is a real gem. We had a delightful dinner here, enjoying the candied salmon, bannock with butter and cedar jelly, an entree of salmon with wild rice, and another entree of the special for the day, of roast duck with wild cherry sauce. Everything was delicious, and my wife appreciated that all of the main courses were gluten-free! Also, there was a GF bannock option, which was great as well. If you have the option of trying the cedar jelly, do yourself a favor and say yes. It's delicate, woodsy, and delicious. This place is a delight, and we look forward to coming back in the future. read more

Thank you so much to the staff here for accommodating me on a busy night. It was clear to me that this restaurant really cares about diners. I was seated promptly and checked on regularly. The quality of the salmon was very good and it looked amazing. I also enjoyed reading through the facts and statements on the back of the menu. It is a bit of a louder place though so keep that in mind depending on what you're looking for but I enjoyed looking at the First Nations art on the walls and was glad to see they are supporting local artists. read more

Salmon n' Bannock - interior - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I went for dineout a few months back to try the food. Service was good. Good to have tried one of the only aboriginal food places in Vancouver. Salmon was a good choice. Ambiance is cozy and welcoming. read more

The dinner we were lucky enough to have at this intimate First Nations Vancouver bistro was a singularly unique and inspiring experience I won't soon forget. Not only delicious but deeply enlightening, educational and nourishing to the soul. Indigenous preparations and ingredients are at the forefront of the delicious cuisine on offer, and history and culture is relayed on the menu and the plate as well as in the explanations and land acknowledgements read at the start of the meal by the fully First Nations staff, and further brought home by the indigenous art decorating the walls of the cozy, dimly lit, lived in space, the type you would die to have back in your own neighborhood, the kind of place it seems impossible to find most anywhere now.. The most revelatory deliciousness of the meal for me was undoubtably among the apps, namely the Pemmican Mousse. This was my first experience in any way with Pemmican in general. For those as unenlightened as I, is a traditional pan-indigenous preserved mixture of dried meat and animal tallow, often along with any number of wild berries or other fruits. The mousse here deviously served a very blueberry forward Pemmican mixture whipped to perfection with cream cheese that hit the sweet and savory sweet spot in an altogether new way, served with crackers from the eponymous house specialty of Bannock, think basically a thicker, denser indigenous biscuit.Pro tip; While the Bannock is undeniably delicious and highly addictive, as well as subsequently infuriatingly beguiling once you realize after the fact, as we did that it is apparently not offered at any retail or restaurant anywhere close to back home, it is served often alongside not only most every entree but also a great many of the apps, so surely no need to order an order of them alone unless you are seriously starch addled. All of the other apps were uniformly delicious including mousse appearing again in salmon form as a part of the salmon sampler, along with candied and smoked and pickled preparations, and an unctuous wild game charcuterie board, chock full of various meaty and cheesy gamey goodness. Moving onto mains, high lights of the meal, perhaps not surprisingly considering the Squamish' deep connection to the bounty that is offered from the nearby cold Pacific waters, were the fish dishes, namely a simply and perfectly prepared Wild Salmon along side some profoundly earthy and delicious wild rice, nothing short of top ten best lifetime rices so far, and a smokey and sumptuous smoked Sablefish, with a rich and creamy white sauce. A Bison Pot roast was gamey and rich with a meaty and delicious gravy, with along with the aforementioned white sauce we lapped up with the bountiful and delicious bannock at our disposal. The lasting vibes and memories were only enhanced and made shinier by the warm buzz generated by tasty and refreshing cocktail and earthy red wine sourced exclusively from First Nation producers. We were too stuffed to sample the desserts, but are very much looking forward to trying them on a future visit, as this place is surely a must on any Vancouver itinerary, whether on the first visit and/or one of many. read more

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I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough!! Phenomenal food while also supporting indigenous peoples. We were excited to try the bannock (with cedar jelly) and the blueberry venison sausage appetizer. For dinner we ordered the fish and rice and the bison pot roast with mash. The sockeye was done perfectly and even though my husband doesn't usually care for wild rice he thought it was very good. The bison pot roast was truly to die for. The quintessential comfort food with a rich gravy. There are only 8 tables, so it has a small, quaint feel. Make sure you make reservations! Our server was amazing and knowledgeable. Would come back every week if I lived locally!! read more

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Life changing meal. This place had everything - the staff were so incredibly welcoming and gave great recommendations, the space was full of art and history, and the food was some of the best I've ever had. We got the candied salmon with tomatoes that also taste like candy, their homemade blueberry sage soda, and the best part - the sablefish. The texture was like butter, the flavors of sauce and capers on top with the polenta was just a perfect balance of rich and salty with a mild fish, and unbeknownst to me until they brought us extra candied salmon for the wait (which was not bad for a nice sit down meal), the chef, noted to be a perfectionist, remade my dish so that it would be perfect - and I don't know how it could've been more perfect once I got it. I was stuffed but also loved their cedar jam to go with the bannock bread they served. read more

Salmon n' Bannock - Sablefish with polenta, candied salmon, and salmon with wild rice. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This place is delicious. Unassuming and very small dining room makes reservations strongly recommended. We had no trouble booking one the day before for a Tuesday night. Unique menu items showcasing the First Nations cuisine of the First Nations owner and operators. We had 2 appetizers, the Salmon Trio and Elk meatballs. All were excellent. We also had the Elk steak, Pot Roast, and Sable fish. Everyone tried everyone else's dish and everything was a winner. Best dinner of 4 great dinners in Vancouver. The bannock was also fantastic, like a hybrid of a dense bread, a moist scone, and a biscuit. Their Cedar jam and Berry jam for the Bannock was also a treat. Can't emphasize enough how delicious the food was. read more

Small restaurant, but nice ambiance and great service. Food was very good. Had the pot roast , bison rib special and game charcuterie. Everything was top notch. read more

Finally got to dine at the only Indigenous restaurant in Vancouver! I made the mistake of not making reservations - which meant that they had to squeeze us in between reservations, but I'm glad they're busy. Just means I'll have to come back to get the full experience (and try everything else on the menu) ;) The restaurant is relatively quiet even though it was packed. The wine selection is amazing and they also have a few local craft beers on tap. We ordered several dishes which happened to both have salmon on it (and yes, there was bannock!). Do yourself a favour and get the cedar jelly - together with the butter, the bannock was delicious! The salmon portion is huge, FYI. None of this small strip nonsense. It's a slab of salmon that will fill you up. There's two things I highly recommend here and both are in the name of the restaurant. Makes sense to me. See you again soon! read more

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While researching food options for our trip, Salmon n' Bannock was one of the more unique options. I've never had Canadian Indigenous food and saw some really different dishes that I wanted to try. Make a reservation if you can because the restaurant looked like it was big enough for only 20 people. Since it was our first time in Vancouver and at the restaurant, our server recommended some of his favorite dishes. Our group of three decided to do family-style and share a couple of appetizers and entrees. Mushrooms on Toasted Bannock: A delicious mushroom, bison gravy smothering a bannock, which almost reminds me of a biscuit but a denser texture. Without the gravy, the bannock would've been too dry for my liking. We literally tried to wipe the entire plate clean. Pemmican Mousse with Bannock Crackers: It's like a cream cheese dip with bits of meat mixed in. It's both savory and sweet, with the sweetness coming from blueberries. Comes with 6 toasted bannock slices. I actually really enjoyed it but wish there was more. The cracker to dip ratio was way off and we wanted more crackers. Fiss n Rice: Take a pass on this. I wanted to try something that I could only get here but this literally was just salmon and vegetables. The rice used was interesting, a little nutty...but don't get this just to try the rice. The salmon was also kind of dry so pretty disappointing. Bison Pot Roast: Expensive but so good! The meat was so tender, so soft...you could probably use a spoon to eat. And that gravy...we were using that gravy with everything. From the bison meat to the vegetables to the extra side of bannock that comes with the dish...everything was paired with the gravy. Easy dish to share because the meat pulls apart with no issues! For me, it was cool to say I've tried a different cuisine but it didn't feel worth it with the price. The food was good but none of us were satiated at the end. We could've ordered more but just didn't want to spend anymore. While I might not come back again, I think it's a nice restaurant to try at least once. read more

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I'm not the first to say this, but I definitely recommend making a reservation because the place is so small. A friend and I wanted to try but weren't sure on the timing of when we'd be ready and so didn't make a reservation for Sunday, and we got really lucky - we called ahead and first they said they had room on the patio only, but then shortly after we arrived they'd had a cancellation so we did get a table inside. During the few minutes we were on the patio, though, they wanted to make sure we were comfortable and brought me a blanket since I was cold. But it was nice to sit inside to see all the art they have up. To warm up, I got a wild rice tea (which is a caffeine-free infusion, not technically a tea), which was surprisingly rich-tasting. If you like genmaicha, this was a similar idea without the tea. For my meal, I had their vegetarian risotto, which rotates and was butternut squash on that day. My meal included a piece of bannock which they brought out first, which was like a cross between a dinner roll and rich biscuit and very good. Sometimes I find risotto boring, but this one was fantastic, with the rich earthy flavours of the risotto complimented by the seasoned roasted vegetables it was topped with. My friend was a fan of her salmon burger too, and said the bannock as a bun made it interesting and different. I tried one of her sweet potato fries and really liked it - more interesting than regular fries for sure. To finish, we ordered a blueberry bread pudding. I really like bread pudding but my friend had never tried it, but we both enjoyed it! The texture of the bannock in bread pudding was a little different but worked well! My meal came to $57 after tip and tax, but it was well worth it for the nice experience I had (and I left full), and I would definitely recommend this restaurant to both foodies and people looking to get a taste of Indigenous culture. read more

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I've been to Vancouver a few times in the past, but never had the chance to try Indigenous food before, so when my friend found this place, I decided to give it a shot. Since it was our first time here, the manager gave us a rundown of the menu and provided his recommendations, which pretty much aligned with what we were planning to get. My group of 3 did family style so we could try more menu items. MUSHROOMS ON TOASTED BANNOCK (4/5): The portion size could've been larger, but overall I enjoy this. The bison gravy served as a sneak peek at what was the come with the bison pot roast. PEMMICAN MOUSSE WITH BANNOCK CRACKERS (5/5): Super savory and creamy - a must get! They give you a pretty large portion of mousse compared to the number of crackers, so don't skimp when topping your crackers off. I loaded mine up and we still ended up with leftover mousse that I scraped up and ate straight off the spoon. FISS N RICE (2/5): I would suggest passing on this one. The rice had a nice texture and light taste, but we found the salmon to be dry and not very flavorful. BISON POT ROAST (5/5): Super soft and tender. Since we were sharing, we had to split it into thirds, but we had no problems doing so since the meat pulled apart easily. The bison went super well dipped in the mashed potatoes and gravy, and the horseradish (provided on the side) wasn't too overpowering. Definitely go for this one for your main dish! Overall, I'm not sure I would return in the future, but Salmon n' Bannock gave me a great experience trying Indigenous Canadian food for the first time. The restaurant itself is pretty small, so I'd recommend making reservation. read more

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Really awesome first time trying some of the indigenous cuisine. The pemmican dip and sablefish entree won the day, for sure. As a dessert lover, the cheesecake was probably my least favorite as it lacked any sweetness, though the texture of the cheese was lovely. read more

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They're the only Indigenous restaurant in town!! I cannot recommend this place more. Their food is well worth the buck. You're really paying for more than the food, you're supporting indigenous local businesses, increasing in understand of indigenous culture and so much more. Dine out festival menu was so worth it. There's indigenous music and servers from many nations. We were so honored and humbled during our visit. I highly recommend trying their cedar jelly with the bannock! read more

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I'm so pleased my partner heard about this beautiful, friendly and TASTY place! I visited with my partner and parents, and we had such a good experience. My partner has a lot of allergies, and we've been dismissed or eyerolled at by other restaurants. But the manager was so, so kind and thorough going through the menu with us and figuring out what my partner could eat. The kitchen was conscious, and modified dishes while keeping them delicious. We shared a salad to start, then the sablefish, bison, and risotto, and sorbet for dessert. We also had a gin and tonic (that turned purple!!), maple whiskey, and vodka with homemade berry soda. Everything was outstanding! The manager introduced the menu, took questions graciously, told some great stories, took our photo, and had so much good info about the artists whose work was featured on the walls. I'm so psyched I know about this place, and am excited to return! read more

This was the best meal/experience we had in Vancouver. We had the salmon mousse; mushrooms with brie, sage blueberries and bison gravy for appetizers. Then we had the bison potroast and the seasonal sausage with butternut risotto. Everything was delicious and authentic. read more

Delicious, local, Indigenous fare with flavours that comfort a weary soul! It was quite busy when we entered the restaurant, but we were sat pretty quickly and our lovely server worked hard to make sure all the guests had a good time! I got the sausage dinner which came with two links of deer sausage, mashed potatoes, charred asparagus, and topped with a blueberry compote. This was actually my first time having deer meat and I am so glad it was through Indigenous cuisine. I loved every bite of the dish-- flavours were rich and perfectly seasoned, so perfect for the beginning of autumn. We opted to grab some dessert too, so we got the strawberry cheesecake. They were served in a champagne glass-- which definitely looked cute, but made the physical act of scooping a spoonful very difficult-- so much so, that our server saw us struggling and said she will let the chef know to serve the cheesecake in a custard cup instead. She also had mentioned that 99% of the food they serve is local, with the ingredients being Indigenous-owned, which I personally thought was amazing--not only we get to support this local small business, but also all the local Indigenous-owned businesses the restaurant is affiliated with! Amazing times were had at Salmon n' Bannock, and I cannot wait to be back! read more

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