Very cute restaurant Greeted upon entering Staff was very friendly Food was great I had the half chicken and my husband had stroganoff We split the Cesar salad Everything was very fresh read more

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Checked out The Red Accordion tucked away on Alberni for an evening of comfort food and cocktails. The Food The kitchen leans heavily into elevated, soulful comfort dishes with generous portions. The short rib stroganoff was deeply savory, rich, tender ribbons of beef folded into wide noodles with plenty of earthy wild mushrooms. It's deeply satisfying, though with all that rich sauce, the last few bites can feel pretty heavy. We also tried the savoury Dutch baby, which had great puffed, crispy edges and a custardy center that held up well against its savory toppings. The cocktail program is just as strong, with well-balanced drinks that don't lean overly sweet. The Service Friendly, down-to-earth, and attentive. We were greeted warmly at the entrance and guided upstairs without any awkward waiting. Drink orders were taken quickly, water was refilled consistently, and our server had honest recommendations when we asked to compare a couple of share plates. Pacing between drinks and hot food felt natural and relaxed. The Ambiance Easily the standout feature of the experience. Set inside a converted heritage house, it feels like dining in a bohemian, antique-filled living room. Between the fringed vintage lamps, dark moody walls, eclectic framed art, and soft amber lighting, the vibe is cozy, quirky, and distinctly romantic. It does get a little dim once the sun sets, and some tables in the smaller rooms are arranged fairly close together, but the character makes up for it. read more

Everything was very good. We went for lunch and the burger and chicken sandwich were flavorful. They make their own ketchup. The ambiance was a historic house with antique chairs and plates, contemporary artwork on the walls, and a cool vibe overall. read more

Cute interior, we sat outside though. Plenty of spaces in the afternoon. Had the cod fritters. Good but very small.

Drinks were great, service was great and so was the food! It's a dark small restaurant with a cool vibe. They were playing old school hip hop songs in the background but not too loud. The bartender made a drink for me that wasn't on the menu and it was delicious. My husband and I shared the chicken wings which were incredible! He had the hamburger and I had the steak frites. Overall everything was great and I highly recommend going! read more

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We were in town for a few days at the Westin Bayshore. I am a food lover, who loves to cook and wanted to find a place that was unique to Vancouver and not your typical restaurant catered to tourists or the after work happy hour bar and restaurant type. Did a little research and found this diamond in the rough. It's a house turned restaurant with a great decor and vibe. Several floors, romantic indoor fireplace, and cozy outdoor seats, too. The food was tantalizing and delicious. I'm not usually into Cajun, but their muscles were the best I've ever had. Think Cajun - Asian in a coconut based broth. PEI muscles were cooked to perfection., if I lived here I'd come weekly! The main courses were well-made with fresh ingredients and hearty portions. The staff were so attentive, friendly and knew how to explain the menu items we asked about. The artwork and design inside gave a artsy yet comfy vibe. I would recommend this place and we will def be back! read more

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Went for HH. Great prices. Cozy, uniquely decorated space with a fun music playlist. Worth a visit. read more

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Came here on a whim after running some errands. It's a nice, cozy and intimate spot. We sat downstairs. Ordered a feature cocktail and it was pretty good! Will have to come back to try some others. The mussels were absolutely delicious - and the fried dough they served with it to dip in the broth was top notch. I ordered the lobster gnocchi and my partner ordered the short rib stroganoff. The lobster gnocchi was good but not my favourite gnocchi - the plating was gorgeous but the pieces are just too big in my opinion, I was cutting them in half and with the sauce and lobster bits. Overall, I felt like the dish could have used more lobster flavour as it felt a bit one note. The braised short rib stroganoff on the other hand was amazing - our waitress asked if my partner would like to add truffle for an additional $5-$7 depending on the variety, and he went for the $7 one as it's apparently more potent. Unsure why but when we had the plate we felt like we didn't really taste the truffle even though the shavings are there. We recommend this plate but would pass on the truffle next time! Still a great experience and will be back to try other dishes! read more

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Darn, I thought for sure this would be a 5 star review. We popped in for lunch, starving and thirsty. They weren't crowded but the place is small and quaint. We walked up the stairs to wait to be seated and while they said it would be a minute , we felt in the way as multiple servers walked past us but didn't help us and many rushed "excuse me's". Finally got seated at a nice corner table for four. We shared two charcuterie sandwiches and a Caesar salad. The sandwiches are small but tasty. The fries were good, lots of small pieces, if that's your jam. The whole leaf salad sounded like it could have been one of the best but it lacked dressing, and I don't like a ton of dressing on my salads. More dressing made a huge difference. The service was disappointingly meh. When they delivered the food they offered aioli but never came back with it. We needed more dressing, had to find our server to ask. Would have ordered another drink but was never asked. Had to find the server again to ask for our bill. They weren't crowded but maybe we hit this on an off day? read more

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Hands down, the best meal(s) we ate during our entire five-day stay in Vancouver! While wandering around after dinner the day before, some random guy standing outside the Red Accordion noticed our admiration of its cute exterior patio, festoon lighting, and warm, inviting interior, and proudly declared that it was one of the best restaurants in Vancouver. We thanked him, and I made a note of it, to visit in the future. The very next day, we found ourselves nearby, and decided to give it a shot. Abandoning our massive stroller, we hauled our two rambunctious kids up the stairs, found a set, and settled in. After navigating the expansive drinks menu, ordering a cocktail (the Penicillin) and a glass of chardonnay, my fancy pants wife ordered the lobster gnocchi, while my basic bitch self ordered the Red Accordion burger (as I stand by my assessment that a restaurant can be wholly and definitively judged *solely* by its burger offering). True to random guy's declaration, everything about our meal...hell, the entire experience, was phenomenal! My wife raved that the lobster gnocchi was the best thing she'd eaten at any restaurant in Canada all the way going back five years to our first trip here together; similarly, my burger was enough to immediately convince me that America no longer holds the crown on burger supremacy: sorry, Yanks! (myself included) Our server, whose name I failed to gather (mostly because she bore a striking resemblance to my ex-wife...something that both myself and my *current* wife both noticed) was amazing (and much friendlier than her doppelganger!), from start to finish. And the interior décor, like the exterior that drew us to the restaurant in the first place, is even more charming and intimate than it may seem from the outside. The VHS tape of "Gladiator", playing on a small CRT TV in the lobby, was a highlight for me, but even more engaging were the multiple paintings of a personal hero of mine, Anthony Bourdain, hanging on the walls just at the apex of the staircase to the upper dining area, painted by a local artist; obviously, I purchased one to take home with me, as a souvenir. I think it is safe to say that The Red According is my favorite restaurant in the Vancouver metro area, and that is saying something, because the other faves on that list are no slouches. But the confluence of all the things this place does right, from food to service to décor, added together, creates an incomparable experience that allows it to take the crown, and it is not likely to be dethroned anytime soon. read more

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I ordered their tasty TRA Chicken Sandwich, a perfect pile of French Fries and a crisp and refreshing Strange Fellows NA IPA. Great music and service. 10/10 read more

I found this place on Yelp and brought a few coworkers, while we were in town for a conference. This place is so great. Just the eclectic vibe when you first enter puts you in a good mood. We started with several apps- mussels, charcuterie board, brussel sprouts. Each of these was excellent and served in generous quantities. Based on other yelp reviews I went with the burger, which was a top notch burger. My Dining companions had the ceaser with chicken (loved it), lobster gnocchi (loved it), beef short rib (loved it), and the roasted chicken (it was okay). The cocktails were all excellent, everyone raved about them. In fact, we talked about this place with other colleagues who had just come for drinks and they all loved it too. The Red Accordion gets five stars from all 10 of us (unfortunately yelp won't allow me to rate it that way). I would highly recommend this place to anyone, read more

Amazing atmosphere, service, food and cocktails. It's a hidden gem off the beaten path. We had an amazing time with our two children under three. Hard to find in a busy city. read more

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The food is amazing, the same could easily be said for the drinks. The house specials are fantastic and will easily be the best choice you can make. read more

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I really like the atmosphere and the use of original type decor. The gnocchi lunch was awesome with a cold beer. This is a cool spot, with the perfect music for the time of day and meal. read more

Great place. Cool ambiance, good service, good food. You'll miss this place if you're not looking for it, but I highly recommend looking for it. read more

Great restaurant in a tucked away location right in downtown! I came here with friends on a Tuesday evening and had a great evening. I would recommend making reservations as it was quite busy even on a Tuesday. The ambiance is super cozy, and we were all pleasantly surprised with how good the food was. Portion sizes are also generous! I would recommend the burrata, octopus, and flatbread to try. Service was top notch! read more

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We came for Happy hour on a Friday and there was quite a bit of space available We had the negroni, red wine and espresso martini as drinks. For food we had the lobster hush puppies ($16) and the red accordian burger ($28) The negroni was really good. Not too strong or bitter. Made just right. The espresso martini was Mediocre would avoid it next time. The lobster hush puppies had a good bit to it. It had bits of lobster in it too. Not too heavy The burger was a bit burnt but I loved the freshness of the vegetables and the bun. The fries although were not crispy were Morrish. The ketchup is house made and really good. Not overly sweet like Heinz. Service was pretty friendly. Great chill atmosphere. Seems like they have regulars who come quite often. Overall nice place for drinks and to chill with friends read more

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If I was just rating this place for its food I would give it 5 stars. That said, when we sat down for our 7:00 reservation we were told that they had people coming for our table at 9:00 so we had to be done by then. I can understand being told this if we were walk ins, but this is a reservation that they accepted, there shouldn't be any time limits. Even though they were rushing us, the service was slow. The waitress took our meal orders before our drinks arrived. Our waitress asked us if we wanted dessert at 8:30, and again reminded us that we needed to be done by 9:00. We were out by 8:50 and we will not return read more

I love the cozy ambiance of this charming restaurant. Divided into two dining rooms, two lounges, a bar, and two patios, there's an ideal spot for everyone. Reservations are available on Tock for each separate area. The cocktail list and wine menu are both extensive. I loved all the cocktails we tried; my favorites were the espresso-based ones. There's something magical about a tiki drink with espresso, but the one with Licor 43 is even better. We started with the Aint No Thang spicy chicken wings, which had a delicious sweet heat, especially if you got one of the red chili slices. The cheese plate was also delicious, and the accompanying sourdough toast was delightfully charred. Entree standouts were the curry mussels and the Caesar salad (ask them to chop it up in the kitchen if you don't want a whole head of iceberg). Service was friendly and attentive. Note that it does take a while for cocktails to be prepared, as they are done individually by a single bartender, so plan ahead. read more

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A true gem! Service was excellent, got recommended the edamame hummus and it did not disappoint! Lobster gnocchi is worth the hype. Such an eclectic atmosphere, perfect for our dinner celebration. read more

I gave this place three stars because I really enjoyed the vibe and I thought the food was presented really nicely. However, the pasta that I had made my stomach a little bit gassy and I'm not sure if it's just me but I normally don't get this problem when I eat out so I don't think I would order that if I went back to the red accordion in the future. I'm definitely open to trying other things though. We also ordered the fried dough and that was really good. read more

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Made a dinner reservation for a group of 10. I was nervous since I had picked the restaurant and usually there is one or two that complain. We were seated immediately upon arrival. Service was fantastic! I was a bit skeptical about the small menu and it pleasing everyone, but everything we ordered was cooked to perfection. Many items we ordered were new to us, but all of it was presented lovely and tasted great. The Cod dish was superb and the beef skewers were incredible. We could have eaten a dozen of them. Oh and let's not forget the atmosphere...it was unusual, classy, and just the best!!! I can't recommend The Red Accordion enough. read more

We came here for brunch and sat at a bar then got moved to a table. The bartender was friendly and chill, and the waitress was so nice as well. Food was excellent! We loved the salad, claw lobster benny on fried dough (that fried dough was so good), and the chicken wings. The latte was also very good. The restaurant is inside a heritage house, so the atmosphere is very different from other restaurants. It feels like you've been transported back to the Victorian era with its elegant and antiquey decor. read more

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Tucked away in a corner close to Stanley Park, everything from the ambiance, service and food makes the Red Acccordion one of the best brunches in downtown Vancouver, making this restaurant a true hidden gem. The edamame hummas was very unique, and had a special taste that's addicting and leaves you craving more. Under the waitresses recommendations, we got several entrees to try and each item tasted amazing. The quality of ingredients were fresh and was overall cooked to perfection. read more

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Place is horrible. Service upstairs male is so i friendly not a people person must be part of the owners family who is alo rude. Not a soul in the place at dinner hours. Would never recommend thos to the rats of the city read more

The exteriors of this place are so cute! It's a red little house and the inside feels like it too with dim lighting. Came here because I heard that they have good cocktails and that was true! We got their espresso martini and mai tai, both were really good! You could really taste the coffee in their espresso martini. Our server was super nice and made good recommendations for us. My friend had some nuts allergies and our server was very nice to triple check with the chef about the food contents. We ordered their wings and edamame for starters, the wings were average but their edamame with pita bread was sooo good! It was very unique, had a garlicky minty flavour which tasted pretty nice. For main course I got their risotto because I had heard a lot about it but was a bit disappointed. The risotto had pea in them which was not my most favourite thing and it was also a bit dry. I took it home for later and it was not the best when you reheat it. Overall, had a good experience and would recommend them for cocktails drinks! read more

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Very cool place. Tried it based on Yelp reviews and was as good as advertised. Staff and service were great. Awesome cocktails! read more

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Went to Red Accordion with a group of friends, and let me tell you, it was a culinary concert! We started with the chicken wings, which were so flavorful they could have their own fan club. The chicken sandwich was a hit, juicy and perfectly seasoned. The hamburger? Delicious enough to make you question all other burgers. And the salads? Fresh, vibrant, and a perfect counterpoint to the meaty main acts. The service was excellent and all of their condiments from ketchup, to mayonnaise, is all made fresh and in house. If you're looking for a place that hits all the right notes, Red Accordion is your jam! read more

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It is overwhelmingly easy to find good food in Vancouver, especially when you're not from around this area. We always trust Yelp to send us to the right places, but when hunting for a dinner spot we could barely narrow it down because there were so many. We ended up choosing The Red Accordian because they had ample seating for our group of 7, and because the parking situation was simple. We enjoyed the smoked castlevetrano olives, red accordion burger, mushroom flatbread with steak, and tuna nicoise. Everything was spectacular, with huge servings. We could easily have split each dish. Service was very good, and the server was patient with us as we struggled over what to order! read more

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The Red Accordion in Vancouver is the kind of brunch spot that makes you want to call your friends and shout, "Hey! You gotta try this place!" From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in for something special. The eggs Benedict was the star of the show, with two farm-fresh poached eggs resting atop a bed of butter-poached North Atlantic lobster and tobiko. The dish was finished off with a rich and creamy hollandaise sauce that was so good, I could have eaten it with a spoon. But the real kicker was the fried dough base, which added a crispy, buttery texture that took the dish to the next level. And let's not forget about the grapefruit mimosa. It was tangy, refreshing, and perfectly balanced - just the thing to wash down that decadent Benedict. But what really made The Red Accordion stand out was the service. The staff were friendly, attentive, and eager to make sure my meal was a memorable one. And the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant made it feel like I was brunching with old friends. All in all, The Red Accordion is the kind of place that makes you want to become a regular. With its creative menu, top-notch service, and welcoming atmosphere, it's a must-visit for any brunch enthusiast. I can only hope that Anthony Bourdain had the chance to experience it himself (you'll need to visit to get this reference ;) read more

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5 Stars - A Cozy Gem with Outstanding Food! My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at Red Accordion Restaurant on Saturday, November 29th, and it was an absolute delight! From the moment we stepped inside, we were transported to a cozy, old-fashioned atmosphere that felt like grandma's house--so warm and inviting. The food was phenomenal. The portions were generous, and everything was cooked to perfection. A special mention goes to their in-house Saskatoon berry jam, which was absolutely delicious and added a unique touch to the meal. Chef Mustapha, an incredibly kind Iranian chef, was genuinely touched by our compliments on the food. He even went above and beyond by treating us to a delightful dessert on the house, which was the cherry on top of an already amazing experience. Highly recommend this charming restaurant! You're in for a treat from both the cozy atmosphere and the top-notch cuisine. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

One of the coolest martini bars you can find. They make excellent cocktails and the staff are friendly. read more

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Really solid option for food and drinks in the area. The edamame hummus and wings were tasty. The mussels are really delicious and the broth it comes in is full of flavour - not to be missed. Came with a group and everyone seemed happy with their food. Cocktails were pretty good. Service was excellent. Ambiance was intimate in a funky house kinda setting - great for a date or evening hangout. Would come back if looking for a place to get drinks or a bite in the area! read more

Quirky fun spot. Good drinks. We had a nice dinner, our server had a cute Australian accent, our kids did fine (although I don't believe they have high chairs). THE COST $270.90 before tips for dinner for 4 adults and 2 toddlers who barely ate. THE FOOD * Pisco Sour ($16.50) - 5 stars Excellent! Off-menu, but I spotted this drink at another table. * Vieux Carre ($18) - 4 stars Good & interesting. * Black Manhattan ($16.50) - 3.5 stars Not too memorable. * Beets & Burrata ($26, +$6 with prosciutto) - 3.5 stars Fresh tasty ingredients, but you get very little for the price. * Mushroom Risotto ($26) - 3.5 stars Pretty good, was just a bit too strong on the truffle * Red Accordion Burger ($28) - 5 stars Excellent, everyone agreed. Soft tasty patty, fresh bun. * Apple Tart ($15) - 4 stars Rather fancy homemade apple pop tart, love the lavender, but the ice cream melted way too fast. Eat up quickly! read more

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Don't let the outside of this place fool ya, the homey space is more than just a casual hangout. Within the house, hold some of the most unique food and drink concoctions one can enjoy in Vancouver. Entrance to the space is towards the left with a staircase that'll whisk you upstairs to the space. You'll find an open living room space, a bar to sit at, and designated dining tables. Tables are quite small so it was nice to see the restaurant have the ability to bring waiter tables to the side if you wanted to order a spread. Espresso Martini: made with kettle one vodka, house of funk espresso, coffee liqueur, simple syrup is what it officially says on their menu, but they have that special kick to them that just elevates these cocktails to the next level. I am also a lover of old fashioned cocktails and they were so smooth that it was hard not wanting to order more. We went ahead and ordered the edamame hummus which was a hit for the table, the mushroom risotto was enjoyed by everyone else but not a personal fave for myself. A must order is their wings, I should've ordered a plate just for myself lol. I highly recommend coming here and checking them out! read more

Beautiful little spot by Stanley park. Easy walk from our hotel. Everything was delicious, fun atmosphere and great service. New fave in Vancouver! read more

Very delicious brunch option. Shakshuka was the bomb as was the lobster benny. Very fresh and in house made food.

It's fully a place that needs to be seen to understand. It's completely unlike the neighborhood in which it sits. Build inside a repurposed home, it has two floors. The top floor is dim lighting, funky decor, and couches/old school cushioned seats with low tables. It's like relaxing in a friend's home. That said, the food is very elevated which makes this place very special. The burger was gigantic, with delicious applewood smoked everything. The arugula is a great add as it gives a freshness to the otherwise decadent burger. This is a must-see type spot. Perfect for a date night or some cocktails with friends. Unwind and enjoy. read more

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From finding this place to the decor, we found this to be a great quirky find!We just finished biking around Stanley Park and had some time before dinner at Tavola nearby. So we found The Red Accordian on Yelp and decided to go try it for drinks. The Red Accordian is in an old red house nestled between big tall condo buildings and/or skyscrapers. You enter and go upstairs to get a seat - and inside you find a dark and quirky interior. We scanned the QR code menu and we're happy to land inside the happy hour time. The wines we had off that menu were all really good and well priced. Stop for happy hour if you're nearby! read more

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