In Vancouver for the first time and looking to have some Persian food, and eventually found our way…read moreto Miraas. I really loved how expansive the menu was, with plenty of our favorites featured. For me, the barometer of a good persian place is their Kubideh, so I opted for the Vaziri, with my wife ordering Ghormeh Sabzi, and Lubia pollo for our son. Everything was amazing. The grilled chicken and kubideh from the Vaziri was tender and juicy, quite possibly the best I've had in some time. The rice served with all three dishes was also tremendous, with savory and buttery tahdig that was to die for. The family loved their ghormeh sabzi and lubia pollo as well. So our first persian food outing in Vancouver was a hit. I know there is plenty of Persian food to choose from in this town, but hopefully when we are back this way, we will come back to MIraas as well.

I'm an eggplant lover so when it comes to Persian restaurants, Bademjan has long been my "go to"…read moredish. It typically has meat in it so I've had it a lot less ever since I became Pescatarian. When I read the menu for Miraas online and saw that they had a Vegetarian version of Bademjan, I knew I had to try this restaurant! I came here on a Thursday evening with my mom and we ordered the following: Mirza Ghasemi (Smoked Eggplant Dip) Breaded Shrimps Veggie Mosamma Bademjan The Mirza Ghasemi appetizer came with one piece of bread which my mom and I split into half. It was a warm and tasty appetizer. I was a bit surprised at how quickly it was served to us, but found no fault with the dish and sooner is better than later. With only one piece of bread for this appetizer, there was plenty leftover to bring home afterwards. Mom's Breaded Shrimps dish was super crispy. It was basically like a Prawn Tempura in a Japanese restaurant but a lot crispier than that. I think my daughter would love this dish and will have to bring her to this restaurant so she can order it for herself sometime. My Veggie Mosamma Bademjan was served with a very generous portion of Tahdig (Crispy Persian Rice) and it was the most beautiful plate of Tahdig I have ever seen. I've seen basic versions of Tahdig online. A basic version would be white rice on the bottom with a golden crust on top. This one had the white rice and golden crust on top, along with a sprinkling of dried barberries, something green (pistachio or pumpkin seeds?), and grains of dark pink rice scattered around the edge of the plate. It was so colourful and quite the sight to behold. Service could have been a bit better. Our server wasn't rude or anything like that. Just that I felt like I had to constantly stick my hand up and wave it in the air to get attention. Would have been nice if our server had simply been more attentive to us, without me having to wave my hand in the air. Food was awesome though. We will definitely come back again sometime.

Had dinner here recently and its quite different from the average Greek restaurant in Vancouver as…read morethe dishes are more of a sharing style and the prices are on the higher side. We tried their moussaka, calamari, dip with pita and the grilled broccolini. The calamari was my favourite as the pieces were nicely battered without being too oily after being deep friend. The ambiance is definitely a little more high end with nice lighting and a lively vibe.

We had a wonderful Friday evening at Nammos Estiatorio after work, and thankfully, it wasn't too…read morecrowded even with a reservation. We found a cozy booth along the wall. Our waiter was incredibly attentive, and the service was quick. We kicked things off with some drinks. We should have arrived 30 minutes earlier to enjoy their happy hour. Their drinks are both strong and delicious. It's a fantastic opportunity to try something new, especially since you don't get to experience Greek spirits every day. The food was just as tasty. We started with the calamari and the house spreads - we had the hummus, tzatziki, and roasted eggplant dip. It was so good that we had to order more pita bread. For our mains, we shared three different dishes: short ribs, lamb meatballs, and lamb roasted shoulder. The flavors were rich and well-seasoned. That, combined with their drinks, was a perfect match. Don't come here after eating a snack beforehand; make sure you're hungry because you'll be finishing your plate and the person you're with. I would definitely return here without hesitation to try the rest of the menu.

Came here with a friend because we needed to grab a bite to eat before a concert at Douglas…read moreMitchell Thunderbird Arena! We made a reservation ahead of time, and it was a good thing we did because the place filled up soon after we got there. The server explained everything was tapas style, so we got a bunch of items to share. The highlights were definitely the befteki because it was new for me! I loved the flavour of the beef, and it was so good with tzatziki. It was also served with this thinly sliced cucumber that resembled noodles, and it looked really pretty on the plate! And who doesn't love lemon-roasted potatoes? I could eat like 10 of those for myself!

As planned, I returned here with my daughter and we had the most wonderful meal! This time, we…read morearrived on a Friday night, at 7pm, and every single table save one was occupied! We were so lucky they could seat us, as we did not have a reservation. The ambiance was vibrant and animated. My kid and I shared an appetizer (white prawns with some sort of amazing Greek cheese. I forget the name), and the grilled sea bream. Both dishes were incredible. Our server was Jay and he couldn't have been nicer. Everyone was lovely. We definitely will be back!

What a pleasant dinner. We got ourselves a booth at the back of the restaurant and had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The service was spot on and all the recommendations were superb. My personal favorites were the salmon curry and the dumplings with lentils. Go in a big group and get to try a little of everything! PS, the Secret Cake (tres leches) was my favorite of the entire meal. What a way to wrap up a perfectly well rounded meal.

Very ethnic spot. We went for an early dinner on a Sunday without any reservation. They could still…read moreaccomodate us on the patio but the patio directly overlooks the main road and the road noise is definitely not something we enjoyed very much. No other concern other than the road noise. We were a party of three - 2 adults and one 5-year old toddler. We ordered 4 things - 1. Mantu - very good but expensive for 4 dumplings 2, Chicken Shami Kebab - Comes with super soft buttery naan bread, Melt in the mouth kebabs and possibly the best kebab of my life. My son loved it and primarily ate most of it. 3. Uzbeki Palaw - Very good but the rice to meat ratio could be disappointing. 4. One cocktail and it was very good, very ethnically inspired. Everything was amazing. Portion sizes are small and we finished everything. Our server was so warm and advised visiting during brunch hours the next time to enjoy more kebabs given we likes it the best. Other tips! 1. Service is fairly quick. We were in and out within the hour. 2. There is street parking but finding a spot may still be challenging at any point. There is parking in the building but when we visited, the entrance to it was not working. 3. Reservations are highly recommended for weekends to be seated inside which is very chic and upscale. 4. Menu is pretty kid friendly food and none of the food was remotely spicy.

We had a lovely evening at Acqua. We had made reservations, but we were a few minutes late. We…read moredrove to the top of the parking lot, entered our licence plate by the reception desk and received free parking. We were warmly welcomed and offered a choice of seating. We choose a seat inside the restaurant as it was somewhat cool by the patio door, that was open. There is nice music playing at a comfortable volume. The room is nicely decorated and there is good spacing between the tables. It was very comfortable as the room was not noisey. We were given both a patio menu and the regular menu and we asked for the happy hour menu as there was still time left for happy hour. When we asked about the happy hour wine, one of the men, I believe he may have been the manager said that on Sundays they have bottles of wine for 50% off and he brought the list over to us. This was much better value than the happy hour wine by the glass. We shared an order of teriyaki chicken wings from the happy hour menu. It was a generous serving, and the wings were very good. For entrees my husband had the lamb shank with potatoes substituted for the risotto and I had sea bass. There was no problem with the substitution. My husband said his lamb shank was good. I enjoyed my sea bass. It was well cooked and there were 3 good sized shrimp with it. It was very tasty, but I would have preferred a bit less stock in the dish. For dessert we shared an apple passion fruit tarte that came with ice cream. The ice cream was a pleasant surprise as it was not mentioned on the menu. The tarte was good but we could not taste any passion fruit. It was a good evening. Service was good, the food was good and the room is very comfortable. It is good value for the money.

Located inside the Executive Hotel and Conference Centre. The 2 best things about this restaurant:…read morethe happy hour selection and the spacious patio. Happy hour is Sun-Mon: 4-6pm & Tues-Sat 4-6pm, 9-10pm. Service is a hit or miss. The restaurant is understaffed so wait times for food and to get the bill are dependent upon how busy the restaurant is. The food came out at different times so some of the dishes were cold by the time the rest of the food arrived. The food is also a hit or miss...the last time I went the food was overly salty.

Best food on the north shore and the service was fantastic! I haven't had a better cocktail…read moreanywhere else

Good food-fish tacos 8/10, needed hot sauce non offered, saw a bottle when I went to the ladies…read moreroom.... Good service BUT, big but.... Your music is way too loud!! Please turn down, they did, 10 minutes later, cranked Led Zeppelin, asked again, please turn down the music!!! Couldn't get out fast enough Won't go back

Having previously lived on Main St I was familiar with Locus but I'm always looking for weekend…read morebrunch spots (sorry Anthony Bourdain). I looked up what their weekend brunch special was and it said "Philly cheesesteak eggs Benny" and I honestly thought that might be the sort of thing I might order if I was on death row. So I got my ass down there and, let me tell you, it was amazing. Not only was it an amazing flavour amalgamation, the potatoes that came with it were perfection. It'll also be the special on May 24 so, please, do yourself the good service of having it. Peace.

The MOST incredible thing about this place is the warm hospitality and love. You feel it the moment…read moreyou walk in the door - that was our experience and we love it. The owner and waiters were simply brilliant. Food and drinks were fantastic! Simple, flavourful and homey, you could tell it was made with lots of love. The owner came up to us for a chat and to see on the salmon benny, they were trying it out - we let him know it was beautiful! The turkey link and navy beans were hearty and comforting. Lots of seating and a chill, welcoming environment. Love you guys

Had a great experience at Kypriaki! They have a dog friendly patio, which is always a huge plus…read more They also have some great monthly deals. We got the calamari appetizer for only $7 during happy hour, and the chicken souvlaki was a really good portion for the price. They also offer beer flights, which is a fun option if you want to try a few different beers. Overall, great food, good value and a really nice patio atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out!

I was at my mom's place and as we'd already been out together earlier in the day, she felt like…read morestaying home and resting so I ordered a takeout meal for us from Kypriaki Mediterranean Grill. I ordered a Veggie Moussaka for us to share. It's usually tons of food and even with the smaller version, David's Deal...even with that I usually end up with leftovers to eat. So I ordered one full size version of the Veggie Moussaka, thinking it would for sure be enough for both my mom and I to share. Well, technically it was still enough for us to share and with some leftovers as well. Only because my mom had eaten a larger meal than usual though, for her lunch earlier in the day. When I opened up the containers that were in our brown bag I was shocked by the amount of food I saw inside. I swear they give way larger portions when we dine in the restaurant. In the restaurant we're usually given tons of pita bread to eat. This takeout meal only had one round of pita bread in it. Also, the amount of rice, potatoes and salad seemed quite sparse compared with what I recall getting when we have dined in the restaurant. No quarrel with the food itself. The food itself was delicious as usual, but...I was shocked at how much smaller the quantity of food was. Don't think I'll be ordering takeout from this restaurant again.