What a lovely discovery. I had walked by this place a number of times and never stopped. Foolish…read moremistake! Four of us went for dinner and had the tasting menu. We weren't sure what to expect especially because the price was so reasonable. The food was absolutely delicious. Each course was innovative and delicious. The service was fantastic. Finn and our waitress both made it a memorable experience. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back. Highly recommend.

We visited Bar Corso during happy hour. It was nice ambience and service was very good…read more What we ordered: Crostini - Wagyu(Wagyu tartar Smoked bone marrow emulsion, onion ash and pickles) Tonnato(Confit Albacone tunnel belly Fried capers) Stacciatella(house stracciatella, balsamic,Perl's and basil) Tapenade(olive, sun dried tomatoes, roasted pepper and Calabrian chill) Wagyu was the best. It was full of flavor and wagyu was tender. Great item. Tonnato was also good. Very solid item. I did not have stacciatella. Tapenade was sour side, with strong olive and roasted pepper flavors stand out. Vongole(savory clams, fermented Taragu mares chilli white wine and parsley, squid ink linguine) Highlight! Clam and Vongole sauce were very delicious! Squid ink linguine was also good. It was good to have sauce with bread. Bistecca(Babette steak, Amaro jus, garlic scapes, frisee and hazelnuts) This item was also very delicious. Medium rare steak was tender(a bit chewy) the garlic scapes, hazelnut and frisée combination was excellent. i really enjoyed having together with meat. Overall, I really liked this restaurant. I would like to visit late night next time.

Located in our hotel, we came down for a nightcap and immediately felt so relaxed upon entering. I…read moreloved the open door letting in the cool, perfect 60-something-degree weather, chill upbeat music, dim lighting, and red-lit bar. The service was efficient and kind, which made the whole experience even better. I went with their Woodpecker, made with Lot 40 Canadian Whisky and a complex blend of flavors. It was rich, smooth, and warming, exactly what I wanted for a nightcap. Such a cozy little spot!

I did not order food, but I did get a couple of glasses of wine. The wine was really good. The…read morebartenders were quick and friendly. The restaurant was set up very nice! I would definitely go back.

this place has been on my list for like ever, and since it was our (s and i) belated bday…read morecelebration, we dragged a with us to try. we had a late reso w/jeju so we had some time to kill. it is the cutest little wine bar - I LOVE GUS. the bright blue signage def pops in the midst of the gray/beige that surrounds this place. the wait wasn't that bad for us - we lucked out as a group in front of us bailed. the open patio was perfect for the sunny weather that we had. the wines and nibble (read: mussels) were great. this is def a snack bar so if you want to get full frm the dishes, try the testing menu or be prepared to order a few plates as the portions are on the smaller side. also of note - it is a 4-step process going to the washroom that involves stairs, key cards and doors so be warned!

Stopped by at 4pm on a weekday and they already had a lineup. The happy hour menu is from 4-5pm and…read morewe ordered wine. They provided free popcorn to start off and we were also able to try different types of wine. The space is very small but cozy and the staff was very tentative as there were not many tables. The bread was amazing (fresh and buttery) we also ordered olives. Cute date spot.

Super cool vibe, great organic wines, in a great location…read more The staff was super friendly and provided locals insight on what to do in Vancouver

Okay, I am officially a huge fan of Juice Bar. After visiting Vancouver recently, my friends and I…read moremade several stops here to enjoy the vibes, interesting wine selections, and the great patio. Juice Bar is open in the evening only, since the space is shared with a café during the daytime. The team is very welcoming even when you arrive early, which is rare for most restaurants. Once you receive your table number for at-the-counter ordering, go inside to chat with the servers. The incredible selection of local and international natural wines blew me away. I was incredibly grateful to try a B.C.-based Lambrusco, which was perfect for the cooler summer temperatures on the shaded patio. The food options are limited, which I prefer, so I would recommend ordering a few of these. The restrooms are easy to find and are very clean, and transportation to and from the bar is easy. Cycling routes are right off the patio, Ubering is simple, and walking is easy. On my second venture to Juice Bar, we had some pretty sad interactions with one of the female-presenting staff. She raised her voice at us multiple times when she wanted us to listen to their directions, and they also treated a few groups poorly. At one point, they came outside and were quite rude to a parking enforcement officer - when it seemed to be the Juice Bar person's fault. At the end of my experience, this person once again raised their voice with our group, demanding we leave the tight indoor space if we were finished - but we were hoping to ask a few more questions to the team. Instead, we left disappointed. My experience here was great, but this staff member should probably take advantage of some self-care or personal skills workshops. Or, just chill and have fun! Hopefully, it was just a bad day for them when we visited. I would typically take more stars off for this interaction, but the rest of the experiences were excellent. We will be sad to see this place leave at the end of September, but I look forward to returning when the space grows up into what comes next!

My boyfriend and I had been wanting to try this place for a while. Every time we walked by it was…read morealways packed and we realized that our reservation was necessary. Well, what better time to go then for my boyfriend's birthday? We came with somewhat full tummies and so we only got the cauliflower to share which was unique but the real star of the show are there cocktails. I started out with their cocktail which is their name sake: grapes and soda. It was so drinkable and delicious. My boyfriend got their special which he loved so watch out for those. We tried another one that was really a beautiful drink which I think was the umeshu shiso soda wari and finally zombie cure. 3.5 oz and you do NOT taste the booze -- these drinks are DANGEROUS and delicious. Come for the good cozy vibes and drinks. Maybe leave more room than I did as I spotted some beautiful local inspired menu items!

Great deal for a charcuterie board, in my opinion. We got other dishes and it was really yummy too!…read moreDon't sleep on the kale gomae. Only thing is the server who gave us continual reminders of our seating time starting from the beginning of our seating. It made our experience very uncomfortable. I spoke with friends and another friend had the same experience.

Lavantine was such a beautiful restaurant in Vancouver! The rooftop atmosphere was absolutely…read moregorgeous and made for such a nice dining experience. We started with the hummus as an appetizer, which was creamy and flavorful. I also ordered a drink from their 1001 Nights menu, and the presentation was so cute--it actually came in the form of a little storybook, which was such a fun and unique touch! For our main dishes, we ordered the salmon skewers and kofta skewers. Everything was incredibly flavorful, well-seasoned, and cooked nicely. The flavors really stood out and made the meal memorable. The service was initially great, and our waiter was very kind and attentive. However as time went on sadly we felt like we had gotten forgotten and we had to remind another waiter to bring our food. They also brought me the wrong dish although I had ordered the salmon skewers so we had to wait for that a bit. The main food sadly was not as flavorful as the appetizer and the drink although the presentation was good. However the manager was kind and apologized and brought us a complimentary Dubai dessert which again had a great presentation but was too sweet for my taste. I will still give this a place a shot in the future.

Watched the World Cup final here and it was a fun and unique experience. I love this rooftop…read morebecause it feels like you're on a vacation instead of feeling like you're in Vancouver. I loved all of the food, but my favourite was the lamb in the dips. I ordered a latte and because it was busy it was taking a while and the server acknowledged how long it took and took care of the latte as well, which was really kind.

Was a little hesitant to walk down "Blood Alley," but really wanted some good wine and a snack…read morebefore my dinner reservation elsewhere. I came across a door with a question mark on it and figured it was worth a shot. I was seated at the bar, which was so fun because I could watch the chefs at work. So many fun garnishes! Their wine list is so fun. Pet nat, orange wine, all the things. My waitress, who was incredible, suggested the vinho verde and SHE WAS RIGHT! So good, and not something you can get just anywhere. I got the olives, which are stuffed with boursin and drizzled with hot honey. I have not stopped thinking about them since. Oh my god. This place is so vibey and feels like an intriguing secret. Candle-lit, dark, moody, delicious. This is a place you would be excited to impress your friends with.

Super charming, cozy candle lit place with lots of character…read more "Is That French?" is intentionally a question. The restaurant itself basically says: Is it a wine bar? An oyster bar? Is it French? The food is built around Pacific Northwest ingredients and whatever culinary influences fit. However, the menu definitely has a French influence. Chef/owner Kovic Prévost is from Montreal and trained on classic French restaurant cooking I don't know if it's French or not is almost exactly the reaction the name is designed to provoke. The food overall was very good although we thought a couple of dishes were a bit too rich for our taste. My favorite dish was definitely the. Hamachi Tiradito, Nikkei Leche De Tigre - Smoked Trout Roe. The richness of the Hamachi paired very well with the bright Leche de Tigre sauce. We finished the meal with Bison Back Ribs, Patty Pan & Anchovy - Whipped Bone Marrow. We were hoping it would be a star of the night although the flavors were good we thought the ribs could've used a little bit longer cooking to wear. It was fall off the bone tender. Happy eating!!

Really nice ambiance. Server was very well informed and helped us navigate the menu. We ordered two…read moretasting plates, a wine flight, and a small dish and were pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity. Would definitely come back again.

Fantastic wine bar, tapas bar. Super chill vibe and ambiance. Service was just right not…read moreoverbearing and not ignored. Loved it!

We had a charcuterie board, cheese and wine - the host Bryan was very welcoming and went above and…read morebeyond! We had a great late night in Anacortes.

Super friendly and cute place…read more We went close to close and the staff still let us come in and enjoy a quick little wine sesh The back spot wash set up so cute for pics too

Excellent eats and great service. Interesting specials, and a cozy vibe. No notes. Friendly and…read moreattentive staff.

Duncan's best-kept secret just set the gold standard. From the moment we walked into the Old…read moreFirehouse, it felt like we were stepping into a vibe that hits that rare, perfect note: elevated but unpretentious, energetic but intimate. Huge shoutout to Owner-turned-Mixology-Mastermind Jeff, who absolutely crushed it behind the bar -- every cocktail and mocktail was a handcrafted work of art that could hold court in any top-tier city. We're talking serious flavour fireworks here. And April -- what can we say? Her service made us feel like VIPs who owned the joint. She read the room, anticipated every move, and wrapped the whole evening in the kind of hospitality you can't teach: pure instinct, heart, and grace. The food? Next level. Every bite was a flex of flavor and presentation. The kitchen is clearly playing in its own league, balancing creativity with pure culinary muscle. Combine that with an ambience that feels like cozy meets cool, and you've got an absolute home run. If you haven't experienced Firehouse Grill yet, fix that immediately.