I went to this restaurant a long time ago when it was called the Cactus Club. So, this was the…read morefirst time I have come to the Aroma Bistro and thought it was a pretty good experience. Despite being advertised as an Indian restaurant, their menu has a large variety of great menu choices you spend time going through. I ordered the Tuna Poke Bowl with the Pisco Sour cocktail. The drink was strong in sweetness, like the name entails, yet still enjoyed the foamy, bitter taste that accompanies it. The poke bowl was excellent. All the ingredients in the bowl compliments each other in flavour. I really liked the rice and the miso dressing in how it adds to the mixture. Although, a few of the ingredients were a little hard like the avocados. I thought the service was lacking when I noticed one was at the front counter during my arrival, and it was not even busy. I did get a table anywhere in the establishment. The interior look was modern yet upscale with expansive space that are divided into three separate rooms. This restaurant is a great place to eat and socialize and lives up to the lounge aesthetic. I would not mind coming back to eat at the Aroma Bistro.

Food is good but the staffs are untrained. They told me a week ago that it's open till 1 AM but…read moretoday I ordered from the Uber Eats app at 9:30 PM and although the app let me order they called me and said it's closed, no one's in the kitchen and asked me to cancel the order from the app. Every restaurant in the area cancels the order from their side because if customers do it they get charged regardless. I was never refunded by Uber Eats. And the other day I went in to pick up my order I placed on Doordash, they were asking did you pay? I was like yeah that's how Doordash works, you pay first, so they respond oh I don't know I'm new here. It only tells me their staff is not trained but why do customers have to suffer because of it?

I am not going to talk about the delicious food here, because that part is already well understood…read more Instead, I want to highlight a few things that, as diners, we often take for granted and sometimes overlook. Consistency I have been coming here randomly about six times since they opened, and that consistency is impressive. Portions are steady, service feels genuine, and every dish arriving at the table shows care. Nothing pretentious, just honest food that makes you smile and feel comfortable. Creativity, done right There is a clear respect for classic dishes, and that is not easy to pull off. The kitchen hits the right notes without overcomplicating things. The cioppino stood out in particular, a humble yet elegant seafood broth I have only ever tried in San Francisco, the birthplace of the dish. The resemblance was remarkable, and the quality of the ingredients was outstanding. I felt the same attention in the chowder and even in the cocktails, where every spice and component seems thoughtfully chosen to deliver a specific experience. Care and attention to detail This one is easy to notice. The owner is present, engaged, and clearly invested. You can tell when someone genuinely cares and takes pride in what they are doing, without big fuss or trying to be something they are not. That care carries through the room, the bar, and the overall atmosphere. Comfortable, polished, and welcoming. Point of improvement One small area where the experience could be elevated even further is service etiquette. Simple refinements, such as how drinks are poured or placed on the table, could enhance the customer experience and better match the level of care coming from the kitchen. These are small, easy-to-train details, but they make a noticeable difference. Overall, this is a hidden gem in Abbotsford that deserves to be discovered. A place that earns your trust quietly and keeps you coming back for all the right reasons.

Great food friendly staff and cute atmosphere. Love the…read moreatmosphere. Kid said was the best Mac and cheese large portions too.

This pub is not as noisy as many pubs and I really liked that we could sit and have a nice…read moreconversation. The service from our initial waitress left a lot to be desired. We felt like we were really imposing on her. When we asked to see a menu. She brought menus over, slapped them on the table without any comment and left us sitting for a good 15 minutes before she came back to take our order. I didn't get her name but she had shoulder length black hair. I think she was nearing the end of her shift because service from another waitress improved when our food was brought out and we paid the bill. The food is considerably better than your standard pub food. I had the prime rib special with baked potato. I was pleasantly surprised that it was cooked exactly as I had requested - medium rare. It came with au jus and baked potato and was exceptional value for just under $12.00. My husband had a salad and chicken wings. The wings were very tasty, very moist and they were nice and plump, not the shrivelled up wings that many pubs seem to serve. However, when my husband asked if he could mix his wings and have 2 different kinds our initial waitress rudely told him this was not possible. Such an imposition! I don't know why this was such an impossible task as it has never been an issue before when we dine out. My husband decided not to make an issue out of it. It's a good thing the food was good. We would definitely return. I would just hope we could avoid our original rude waitress.

We tried the nachos and mushroom Swiss burger. Both were good! I'd go back and try the chicken…read morewings next time as when the. Server walked by it smelled delish and everyone was raving about them. Also the service was great! Young girl on top of taking care of everyone and even the kitchen staff helped to bring food out.

This was our first time coming into the other place, we wanted to support a new business in the…read morevalley. The building is completely renovated inside, it is a modern dark and masculine look. The menu is limited, there is the typical starters, hand heads, pastas, and a variety of meats and 3 desserts. But although the menu says it has options for vegetarian or vegans, it was the subtraction of a sauce or component of the dish not a substitution. It would be great to see more dishes with vegan options in mind. We tried the fried cauliflower, as it is vegetarian friendly and Gf. It is a non spicy cauliflower with light seasoning served with Tzatziki. It is an alternative to calamari, but it could use a spicy dip! Then we ordered the beyond meat burger which was okay, the bun is a little too big for the patty but it was okay. And we also got the Beef Burger, with a gf bun which was a good bun option. The Other Place is a beautiful restaurant that has a lot of potential. I would be amazing to see some bold flavours to expand on what is already there.

Giving two stars as some of the food was Really good but the other item was a big disappointment,…read moreso it was the response from the management. On DoorDash - we chose to order from this place over other chain restaurants to support our local businesses and what We got was an outstanding Sirloin steak sandwich with truffle fries. And a Burnt -to-hell- Tennessee Original chicken sandwich. So I decided to phone the manager and he kindly offered to amend the mistake by giving me another sandwich but only if I could go to the restaurant and pick it up. I asked if there was any other solutions and o can't drive right now and all I got was a 'we are so sorry' when I ask if he was letting me eat that sandwich he said 'I'm sorry but yes, we are fairly new in the business and we are trying to figure things Out' . Then, trying to get what I paid for I ask for credit or a refund and he said ' the next time you come to the restaurant mention the incident and we'll make sure we got that fixed for you' - HOLD on ! - Really? The next time I come to the restaurant??? Excuse me sir but I don't think I'm ready to set foot on a place like this after this unfortunate first experience. And I can keep going ... He didn't mind to ask for my name, Or contact info, nor to offering his contact or a reference for a future follow up with my complaint. Then I asked for the number of the Owner and he said the owner will be really busy anyways. So I just got his name . But not a way to contact him. C'mon guys! Realize you're in the HOSPITALITY business not only in the food business. If you want people to consider your in the future, CARE about them and listen to them.

OMG !!!! 1st of all HANNAH was GREAT !!!!!!…read more had the Chicken & Waffles it was Delicious Highly recommend this place !! 1st time out in 2 YEARS !!!!!!!! Look out restaurants HERE I COME !!!!! this one's a B-BACK !!!!!!

always try to support local and love this local eatery & brewery. prefer the patio if it's…read moreavailable. it's pub fare but done well. staff are also pretty nice except for a particular host or manager? not sure but she's a little less than welcoming. but overall, nice local joint that i like for its casual atmosphere, and food. parking can sometimes be a bit of a pain in the evening but worth the walk over :)

Always fun to visit Cactus Club Cafe in Abbotsford BC! The food and drinks are consistently good…read moreand reasonably priced. The Abbotsford location is conveniently located close to us in Lynden WA. Our favorite servers are Julia, Nichole and Devre. In the past four years my wife and I have yet to experience an issue. Our favorite time to visit is during happy hour 2 to 5PM. I recommend using their web site to make reservations Have fun! Scott and Jill Waddle Lynden, WA

We had a great time at this Cactus Club, service was friendly and quick and the restaurant itself…read moreis nice and plush as most locations. We were seated outside on the enclosed patio which was no problem, I'm not sure I would want to sit there in summer with the patio open. The view is of a very busy intersection and highway, which you could hear through the closed windows. Food and drinks were great, we had the steak and med bowl and it was delicious. We also love their happy hour options, so come before 5 if you want to take advantage of it. Parking seems plentiful on first glance, but it's not. The lot was full and we got lucky to score a spot, they are just always busy. Good thing though... hope to be back soon, great restaurant.

5/5 local spot for late night food and drinks. Always consistent, I have been coming here for years…read more!! Service was amazing drinks were always toped up and i had happy hour wings and drinks. Very happy with the evening at lous with my friends. Thanks again Lou's staff for the amazing service !!!

Huge selection in menu. Fair prices for the quality and portion size…read more French onion soup was 11/10 better than my main course which was crispy chicken sandwich , just a little too plain for me but my fault for ordering. It is super dark inside , if you want a little lighter there is the smoking patio , or a couple booths at the front were lighter. Our server was super friendly and fairly quick to get our order and food come out.

Run of the mill upscale bar experience. Came here for happy hour but the prices were just ok…read more Nothing to write home about. I got the burger with the caesar salad upgrade, but I wouldn't really recommend the upgrade - too expensive for a very small over sauced salad. Oysters were about $2.5 on happy hour, it was ok. About what you'd expect when paying $2.5 Great touch with the amuse bouche chick pea fritter It was a quiet time so the server was attentive as needed, no bad remarks there.

Firstly, staff were amazing and accommodating. Atmosphere is good, but it was so dark it was…read moredifficult to read the menu. On to the food, very very salty ... three of our 4 dishes weren't great and for the price of our bill it would have been better to choose a more highly rated place. On top of that, it was my mom's birthday and my parents anniversary and not even an offer of a desert menu or a slice to celebrate like at most restaurants. Definitely won't be heading back there any time soon

Had to come back again and try another sandwich! I tried…read morethe: * Almost Famous Chicken Panini Absolutely delicious! The chicken is nice and juicy, spiced well, sauces are delicious over some onion jam and veggies! Highly recommend to try this sandwich shop if you're in Abby!

Nice cooked sandwich and warm welcomed local place. Nice environment and setup for a quick bite…read more Lovely teams