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    The Yale Saloon

    3.1 (78 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Dance Clubs
    Open 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    This was a double vodka cranberry; such a lovely color of red (very weak).
    Tracy M.

    My Mama always advised "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all". That said, my apologies Mom, I'm being generous in my review at 2 stars. Servers could care less (they disparaged the incoming college crowd, and were lazy & rude to us; WHO is their preferred clientele?). Our serverS plural greatest concern was flirting w/ a male coworker. Food: Sliders & wings were okay. Drinks were seriously the weakest I've ever had!!!! If you glance at my other reviews, I Do Not craft a review unless I have accolades to offer, disappointed in Yale Saloon.

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    Edward L.

    Came by for some Thursday night AYCE BBQ goodness for $19, available 1600-2000. They even throw in a can of beer too. Parking is a bit lacking in the immediate vicinity. Best to look either under Granville Bridge, or along Pacific. The inside is western-themed as expected, with a bit of a funky twist. Neat wall of vinyl records on the wall. Staff are friendly and nice. The buffet itself is actually a lot smaller than expected. Purple cabbage coleslaw, egg salad, quinoa, cornbread, and slow cooked beans are the sides. Relatively decent quality, and quite tasty. The meat selection is some kind of turkey, pulled pork, and a chunk of beef brisket, which is cut by a staff member. Not really sure if the guy was new, but this guy was holding the brisket WITH HIS BARE HAND while he cut slices off it. Couldn't he have used a fork instead? Gross. Knock 1 star off for this. If management is reading, please train your staff. I'm pretty sure this must violate some food preparation standards. The other complaint is that they ran out of brisket by 1830 and didn't even replenish it, with a solid 1.5 hours left in the buffet period. I asked the staff and they simply said they were out. My friend and I found this to be quite unacceptable as well, as the brisket is 1/3 of the meat selection. Knock another star off. Overall the food is half-decent, but these 2 point listed brought an other 4 star experience into 2 star territory. As a result, I have trouble recommending this place, and don't think I will be back anytime soon.

    This is what I ordered.
    Zulfiya Y.

    Ordered through one of food delivery company. Waiting time was 1 hour. And when I received the order, it was cold and absolutely different from the photo and description of the meal. Very disappointed.

    Sweet Tea
    Jacques I.

    This is a fun place to go with a group, to celebrate an occasion. Yale Saloon really knows how to cater to large groups, particularly as we were there for a bachelorette party. Our group came here for dinner, drinks and line dancing and were promptly seated with our set reservation. The staff was very welcoming, hospitable and friendly. They made sure that everyone was having fun. Also, one of the employees all taught us how to line dance, which made our time there even better. Plus, for the bride to be, they put a cowboy hat on her and made sure to pay extra attention to her, calling her out to dance! We also had a memorable time, riding the mechanical bull! The employee who was there to operate the machine also helped you up if you were unable to step up on the bull, since it's high up on an inflated floor. The only minor issue was that there were holes in the inflated floor and sides, so it's not as firm as it should be. For the group/party dinner, there is a set three-course meal. You have a choice of a drink, an appetizer, an entree and dessert for $39. I chose the sweet tea (versus Coors), the pulled pork tacos, the smoked turkey plate and the Burt Reynolds shot for dessert. Unfortunately, the idea of a three-course dinner with a drink sounds better than what it was. The food was inedible. I barely could eat anything. The sweet tea was the best thing about the meal, which came in a mason jar glass, for a nice touch. But the pulled pork on the tacos was so, so dry and the tortilla was so stale that it was hard. I took two bites and called it good. The Smoked Turkey Plate was slightly better though. The sides were good, and liked that the potato salad and coleslaw were both chilled. But the turkey was super dry and couldn't even finish one strip of the meat I had. For dessert, I thought it was cool that they have an option of getting a dessert shot instead of the pie of the day, which was cheesecake, so ordered the Burt Reynolds shot, which the server described as butterscotch - a flavor I love. Unfortunately, when I took the shot - it tasted like medicine! It was horrible, and would never again drink that. Bleh! Everyone had fun for the most part, but I definitely would not advise eating here. The food was mediocre. Come for the line dancing and even if you don't like country music - it's still a fun environment and I really liked how everyone got in the spirit. Plus, the staff are the friendliest people! Or if you're drunk enough - ride the bull. It always makes for a memorable time, and since I'm coming from the Seattle area - bars with bulls are hard to come by these days. Glad to know they still exist, just in case...

    1 lb Vancouver's Best Beef Brisket
    Cindy C.

    I love the barbecue food at The Yale Saloon! My absolute favourite is Vancouver's Best Beef Brisket, it is so tender and juicy. It is my go-to order every time, as well as St. Louis Style Ribs with Texas Dry Rub, smokey and fall-off-the-bone goodness. Rotisserie Chicken Legs and House Smoked Farmcrest Chicken Wings are also excellent add-on items. For sides, I recommend Mac N Cheese and Onion Rings. If you dine at their dog-friendly patio, the Mac N Cheese comes in a little cast iron pan, keeping it hot and gooey. Onion Rings are beer battered, thin and crispy, just the way I like it! Rodeo Fries are not ideal for takeout as the fries would become soggy from the gravy and chopped tomatoes. House Salad is quite refreshing and tasty with dried fruit and lemon-herb vinaigrette. For drinks, American Vintage Hard Iced Tea and Okanagan Crisp Apple Cider both go great with the barbecue food.

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    9 months ago

    Super fun! Music was all country as expected but a good mix of vibes. Free drink with admission when you get there early was also a plus

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    unfortunately all country songs the same, also they charged $25 when the place was mostly dead which was lowkey a scam

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    The bartender was very rude. He gave me a drink that was broken and had sharp plastic sticking out. When I asked for a new cup he refused.

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    Never go here. No blues. No live music. Obvious new ownership. It was awe full. Bouncers were unfriendly at closing .

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