Incredible experience! Staff go the extra mile to make you feel welcomed and comfortable…read more Prime rib was tasty, though I thought the "medium" was slightly overcooked. One of my guests went with medium rare and that was more of what I was expecting with my "medium". The mashed potatoes are made with buttermilk and had small amounts of red peels and chunks of potatoes, both of which I liked a lot! Au jus and creamy horseradish sauce were both perfect. Another in our party had salmon and it looked great. We were celebrating my brother's 60th birthday and the manager brought him a huge banana split, on the house, which was amazing. I had the crème brûlée, which I adored, and another had the chocolate cake. We all enjoyed our dessert selections. My SIL had the espresso martini and said it was the best she'd ever had; absolutely delicious. Very comfortable place with lovely decor and I don't think there's a bad view in the place.

Five Stars -- Great Food, Great Service, and a View That's Hard to Beat!…read more Oswego Grill had us from the moment we opened the door. The hosts greeted us with genuine warmth and respect, and that level of service continued throughout the meal. Our waiter, Carson, was fantastic--helpful, polite, attentive without hovering, and always making sure everything at our table was just right. There's a fine line between attentive service and becoming part of the family. Carson walked it perfectly! Then there's the view of the Columbia River. With the sun reflecting off the waterfront, it was peaceful, calming, and good for the soul. It's hard to be in a bad mood with great food in front of you and the Columbia River as your backdrop. And speaking of the food... My son and daughter-in-law ordered the Prime Rib Sandwich, and let me clarify the word prime rib. We're not talking about a few thin slices of beef hiding somewhere inside a bun. These were serious hunks of tender, mouthwatering prime rib, cooked beautifully. This sandwich apparently believes in truth in advertising! I had the Oswego Burger, perfectly prepared and loaded with avocado, bacon, fresh tomato, lettuce, and onion. My wife chose the Chicken Sandwich and loved the fresh bun, perfectly cooked chicken, and fresh toppings. And everybody benefited from those wonderfully crispy fries. We also ventured into the appetizers--and that turned out to be a very good decision. The Almond-Crusted Brie was a first for me. Beautiful presentation, wonderful combination of flavors, and one of those dishes where the first bite makes you stop talking for a second. Wow. What a treat! Then came the Ahi Tuna Nachos. Simply incredible. They looked almost too beautiful to eat...but fortunately, we got over that quickly. Fresh, flavorful, creative, and absolutely delicious. When you combine excellent service, beautiful ambiance, a peaceful waterfront setting, impressive presentation, and food that delivers on the flavor, you have the recipe for an easy five-star review. Oswego Grill earned every one of them. We'll definitely be back. In fact, I have a feeling Oswego Grill just earned itself a permanent spot on our list whenever we're in Vancouver visiting family. Great view. Great people. Great food. And those Ahi Tuna Nachos? I'm already thinking about the next order.

Went on a Monday night with a group of 5, including me, around 6pm. The restaurant was not busy;…read morethere was 1 hibachi grill going and the rest of that half of the restaurant was empty. 20 minute wait. Okay. Once seated, ordered drinks, apps, and entrees. Everything was going well. Chef came out and was okay. Definitely not the best we've had, but the food was good. Had to ask twice to get the bill. The restuarant had a couple more grills going, but still not busy by industry standards. Finally got the bill and they've added a $42 tip, for a "large" group. 5 people is not a large group, especially considering their grills seat 12 people and they always clump different groups together. I could understand if they were having to push tables together and it was taking a server's entire section up, but that's not how this place operates. When I inquired about where it's posted that this is standard practice, I was only showed the bill, which we had to ask for twice before seeing it. I normally tip 15-20% depending on quality of service; however, forcing a tip on me becuase there's 5 of us is theft. 1 of our group didn't even order a meal. We won't be going back to be robbed again. Edit - After calling and speaking with the so called manager, I was told that the automatic gratuity is standard and there's no one above her that I could speak with no matter where or who I called. No corporate, no owner, just her. She also told me that they were short staffed on this particular evening, which is more grounds to not expect $42 tip, when service is lacking due to lack of staff. I've worked in this industry for 30 years. I know how much staff rely on tips, but this isn't the way. I may have left a $50 tip, if it was earned, but not when it's forced and especially not when it's forced and not earned. Manager told me they'd refund half my tip and I wasn't welcome back. Bye

We accidentally ordered from you because we forgot that we had tried your sushi before and didn't…read morelike it. For some reason, your sushi has a slight fishy taste--and not in a good way. The rolls are made terribly; they all fall apart as soon as you try to pick them up. We're extremely disappointed. Never again.

Amazing views. You should come here for the views if nothing else, but the food and service are…read morealso very good. Our server, Jessica, took great care of us and checked in regularly. She made sure all of our needs were met. This is a very modern and attractive restaurant. They were playing really great 70s soft rock music today, which I particularly liked. They have really delicious complementary bread, that is served with a whipped butter and also with balsamic vinegar/olive oil. We also ordered the bruschetta, which was very tasty and had a very light crisp leaf fried basil leaf on top of each of the three pieces and a generous piece of carved Parmesan. When the dishes came, we realized they were quite generous portions. The chicken scallopini was pretty good. The spaghetti and meatballs was being shared with a toddler, and they were nice enough to substitute the spaghetti for penne pasta. This was also a tasty dish. We ordered the brussels sprouts as well and these were deliciously seasoned and excellently prepared. Highly recommend the brussels sprouts. I really want to emphasize again that the service was exceptional.

This place has changed quite a bit since the last time I was here. The service Jerome gave us…read moretonight was top notch!!! The carmelized pear salad was delicious. It should be for aside salad for $23.00. It was pretty good sized tho. I got the spaghetti and meatballs. It's was really good and very filling. The meat balls were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. All in all I had a great experience and really enjoyed the views of all of the mountains.

We celebrated 36 years of marriage at El Gaucho in Vancouver, and we honestly couldn't think of a…read morebetter way to mark the milestone! From the moment we walked in, the personal touches were amazing. They had personalized our menu, left a signed congratulations card on our table, and even scattered rose petals across the tablecloth. It made an already special night feel truly unforgettable. Our waiter, Scott, was fantastic and funny--he made the entire evening so memorable! Pro tip: Do yourself a favor and specifically ask for Scott when you make your reservation. We ordered from the Prime Hour menu, which is an absolute bargain. You get to choose between soup or salad, two different entrees, and two different desserts. We both went with the seafood Tagliatelle, and wow. It was so rich, generously loaded with halibut, scallops, shrimp, and prosciutto in an incredible lemon pasta sauce. Note for future diners: They do automatically include a 20% service charge on the bill. However, Scott's service was so exceptional that we happily tipped extra on top of it. Save your pennies, do yourself a favor, and book a table ASAP. You won't regret it!

You can probably guess that El Gaucho is an Argentinian steak house. The interior is very nice and…read moreif you get a window seat, you get a nice view of the Vancouver waterfront. Parking was a little tricky for first timers. Most of the parking is street parking but there in some underground parking available. My friends ordered the filet mignon while I ordered the Sirloin steak medium rare with grilled prawns. We shared the sauteed mushrooms and the crab mac and cheddar cheese. My steak was very good though the outside was a little crispier than I like it. I have eaten Argentinian steak before at another restaurant so i guess this is how it is cooked in Argentina. The mac and cheese was very good though the macaroni noodles seem way large. Service was impeccable and you do get what you pay. Noise level was moderate.

This place is probably the best restaurant at ilani. The service is always great and the food is…read morealways fresh and delicious. This time I decided to get the Lo Mein noodles with pork and the shrimp spring rolls. Both were very good. The noodles were hot and cooks have used a little bit more spice ass they were just a little bland. The spring rolls are really good especially when you dunk them in the peanut sauce. The sushi chefs there are really cool and always open to strike up a conversation. Great place to go and get your feed bag on.

Wow! Just wow! The food was off the charts delicious! The ambience was great. It had a laid back,…read moreromantic feel to it. Our server was so great and even offered a complimentary refresher drink to me which was such a nice gesture especially after not doing so well on the floor. I liked that it was a mocktail. Prices were a bit high but that was okay as the quality and quantity of food was worth it. We were expecting to have to make reservations and were delighted to get a table right away without a reservation. The casino was great. This restaurant was amazing.

We celebrated our anniversary at Kismet, and it could not have been a more perfect choice. The…read moresetting is intimate and romantic--upscale enough to feel special, yet warm and genuinely welcoming. Our bartender, Dillon, was awesome and helped make the entire experience memorable. Every course was exceptional: the heirloom tomato appetizer was fresh and beautifully prepared, the day-boat scallops were incredible, and the beef tenderloin was perfectly executed. We finished with the pear tartlet, which was an outstanding ending to an already fantastic anniversary dinner. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, and truly memorable food. Kismet is a wonderful choice for a romantic evening or special occasion. We will absolutely be back!

I'll start by saying my husband and I had a very nice meal, the food was all cooked well and…read moreflavors were nice. However we came away slightly disappointed considering this should be a nice occasion restaurant and didn't think it was worth the $300 price tag (we split a bottle of wine with the $85 per person menu). Here's why: - Everything we had we said was good, but weren't blown away by at all. It was all very standard and uninspiring. The environment feels somewhat sterile - I had the tenderloin of beef for my main. I wasn't asked how I wanted it cooked (it was served at a standard medium rare and very tender, I was just surprised they didn't ask). Felt like they just wanted it to be convenient for them, almost like a catered dinner. - I was not offered a steak knife with my steak. After taking my first bite cutting the filet with a butter knife, I asked the server for a steak knife. He then said they don't have any and asked if it was tough, and then said it has never been a problem... while I could cut through it with the butter knife without completely hacking at it, a nice filet like that should be cut through cleanly especially at a fine dining restaurant. - We came here for our 5th wedding anniversary. This was noted when we made the reservation and no one said happy anniversary or asked what we were celebrating, etc. This added to the sterile feeling and didn't make it feel special. - The amuse-bouche was a watermelon feta salad. It was pleasant, but something I'd make at home for a backyard bbq. It did not set the tone for a special fine dining dinner. It's unfortunate we don't have fine dining in Vancouver, but I think there are much better places to go to for a nice dinner (especially the restaurant next door) and recommend going into Portland if you're looking for anything else.

Excellent food. Excellent ambiance. Excellent follow up by the owner himself, Brandon! 5/5 stars,…read morehighly recommend! Our group of 4 strolled in around 4 on a Saturday, just early enough to beat the dinner crowd (this turned out to be a fantastic idea btw). We order at the counter inside and seat ourselves outside on the patio (it was a beautiful sunny day). I'd say within 15ish mins, the pager is going off and we are picking up our stack of trays inside. *The sausage was incredible- 5/5 *Spicey ricey looked really sketch, ngl, but it was the first thing gone from my plate - 5/5 *Brisket was 5/5 however, be sure to ask for the cut you like as we weren't aware we could do this (the owner later told us) and ended up with the standard 1 lean and 1 fatty piece (I know it's bad for the ticker but bruh, that marbly piece of brisket was like butter even when it got cold sitting!) *Pork belly and pulled pork were both super flavorful (pulled pork came with a mustard topping that was unexpectedly bomb) - 5/5 *Smoked sausage was excellent! 5/5 *Banana pudding - a proper dessert for a post bbq meal! I really liked this. In a perfect world, they'll offer bread pudding some time too! 4/5 This place was awesome!!

Good barbecue spot! I liked my ribs and pork belly…read more Service is counter style, a lot of options. Big place, there is both an upstairs and a patio I do wish they had brisket more often (it's weekends only) but I understand why they don't, it will give me a reason to come back.

Great place to have lunch --- we've been there a number of times ordering from the window. We…read moreenjoy the choices of seafood along with side dishes. Halibut fish & chips, clam chowder and clam strips are our go-to items. We're always greeted with a smile and how can I help you today? Ambiance outside is perfect for enjoying a meal with friends and family.

This was a great stop on a beautiful day! We ordered at the window and grabbed a table. Our name…read morewas called pretty quick. The fish and chips were an absolute treat! The halibut was super thick, but cooked perfectly! The breading was light and crisp and had a great flavor. The house made tartar sauce was tangy and fresh. The fish tacos were loaded up with lots of fresh veggies. This was a great meal! It was nice eating out in the patio today, but if you come up on a rainy day, you can sit inside 3 Peaks and get the same Pacific NW Best fish menu choices. Great food, great venue!