after a little hiccup with traffic and rides, we - the foodie trio that is - managed to make it to wildlight, which is right on the outskirts of my alma mater - technically you're on campus grounds but literally the outer bits. UBC has changed QUITE a lot since i was in school but that's...another story for another time. underground parking was easy to find and it is free but you have to make sure that you give your plate to the host - there are signs in the lot so you can't miss it. we were greeted by the host and taking to our seat no problem - we were in a booth right in front of the bar so i got to see all the diff liquors and wines that they had. we had made our reso so that we can hit happy hour - i went with my usual g&t, a had the house white and s double-fisted (LOL) - hot cross fun to start then the house white as her 2nd. i had a sip of s' cocktail - autumn-vibes tho we all would have liked it to be a bit more spiced. we have a few appies on happy hour - oyster motoyaki, chicken wings and shishito peppers. the oysters - a don't do raw so this was the next best thing - were fresh and i liked the added touch of the wakame salad on the bottom. it was a nice surprise - sweet, sour, and a bit of chew added to the dish. the the chicken wings were HOT when they came out - as in temperature, which meant that they were first. they were juicy, crispy and perfect! you also get quite a few for the price you pay so def plus there. the shishito peppers were also a hit - blistered with the right amount of char! then came the main attraction - the steelhead trout that was shared among the 3 of us. it was def enough food given you get a green salad, warm potato salad, and mushrooms&greens as sides. there was a little mishap with the trout that was rectified right away. besides that, the trout was flaky and well-seasoned. we devoured that as well as the sides - we all LOVED the warm potato salad with the gherkins in it. the gherkins added a bit of crunch and tartness to the course - helped to cut the richness. the mushroom and greens - i loved the sauce that it was in (likely butter but hey yolo)! to rectify the mishap, the restaurant was nice enough to comp us a dessert - again, mistakes do happen and i wasn't asking it as i only wanted to provide feedback but here we are. we chose the applewood - an interesting twist to the normal apple tart. you have to get a bite of everything to REALLY appreciate this one all in all, i can see why this place was michelin recommended. it is def a bit of trek but something to keep in mind for that special occasion! read more

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We recently had lunch here and honestly left very disappointed. The DAILY CATCH and the steak were good. The truffle fries were also good at first, but they were heavily seasoned to the point where the salt and flavours became overwhelming after a while, and we couldn't finish them. The desserts, however, were the biggest disappointment. They are extremely small for the price, so keep that in mind before ordering a $15 dessert because most of them are essentially two bites. We tried all of them, and unfortunately most lacked flavour. FOREST ECHOES sounded like an interesting vegan dessert concept, but even as someone who genuinely enjoys vegan desserts, I found it almost inedible. The chestnut sponge cake was overly chewy, and combined with the vanilla crémeux created a strange gummy texture. The espresso sorbet had noticeable frozen water crystals, giving it an icy crunchy texture that tasted cheap rather than refined. This restaurant is included in the MICHELIN Guide Recommended selection. A few years ago, shortly after they were added to the guide, this used to be one of my favourite places in Vancouver. Their lemon tart was honestly one of the best desserts I had in the city. Unfortunately, that quality no longer seems to be there. The service also left a bad impression. After we finished eating, the server brought the bill without asking if we were ready and silently placed it on the table. Shortly after, she refilled our water bottle and dropped it loudly right in front of me. I checked the time and we had only been there for about an hour and a half. I completely understand table turnover, but the way this was handled felt passive aggressive and unnecessary, especially with many empty tables around us. About ten minutes later, the server returned holding the card machine even though we had not asked to pay yet, and simply stood there waiting. At that point we clearly felt pushed out. Our bill was over $200, and for that level of pricing I would expect much better service and much better food quality. I originally left this feedback on Google hoping management might address it or at least acknowledge the experience, but no one ever followed up. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I would not choose it again over other restaurants in Vancouver. read more

Drove all the way from bby to UBC to try this Michellion recommend restaurant. It was busy inside on Friday night but quiet in the heated patio. Service was nice. Foodwise especially love the seafood Chowder! Very stuffie and tasty, you will feel half full after finish that. The lamb was very good as well. Not very happy with the dessert, only tasted sweet but nothing special. read more

Fine dining out at UBC. One of the very few establishments out here. Sage Bistro was at the Grad Student Centre, but I'd hardly call that fine dining. It was run by UBC Food Services. A bunch of things. 1. The chicken wings. I'd call this fusion. Fusion in the loosest sense. It's eerily similar to the Phnom Penh wings, but with a slightly sweet sauce. The fusion part? Also similar to Chinese deep fried chicken wings 椒鹽炸雞翅. Double AA. Asian on Asian fusion. Quite good none the less. You'll have to try and decide for yourself. 2. Wagyu burger. HH pricing at $24. I have not tried a wagyu burger before. I know they're around, but I usually go for diner style for stuff like this. That's my comfort zone. I would come back for this. 3. Chicken burger. It was good, but didn't blow me away. I prefer the ones at Le coq Frit, There Their, or Petite Bao Relatively newly built and clean. Courteous service. Free parking with registration. This is a nice dining addition to UBC, other than my usual go to place, the University Golf Club. read more

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Wildlight is located at UBC. Its decor is dark/candlelight/classy feels, which is strange because its right across from a very bright IGA! Hubby and I came for date night and chose from their $74- 3-course menu. We had high expectations - so we were disappointed that we weren't wow'd by the food. There were a few high points but the overall dishes were average. Appetizers: - Hamachi Crudo - It tasted strange to me. The dressing on it did not complement the fish. - Smoked Sablefish Chowder - This was delicious and was the best dish of the night. So creamy, hearty, and comforting. Mains: - Steak Frites (+$19) - The steak was flavored well. The large pile of fries on the side was very average though; I prefer more shoestrong cut frites with steak. And others mentioned the fries are seasoned with truffle and peppercorn but mine did not have any of those flavors. - Seared Hokkaido Scallops - This came on a bed of risotto and everything was cooked and seasoned well. Desserts: - Blueberry Lemon Mousse Cake - Nice, light cake. - Poached Pear - It was OK, this was hubby's choice and not really a dessert I would normally get. He said it was OK too, but probably get something different next time. Service was friendly. Free parking available underground. read more

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I went last night before attending at an event at the Chan Center, motivated by a nice little incentive and the Michelin nod. Having been to several Michelin starred and/or recommended places, I have to say this was the biggest disappointment. The ambiance is certainly well done. It's a beautiful space buzzing with energy. Everyone working there moves with extraordinary pace, power walking everywhere. Except, you're also being serviced by several people. The result is ownership by no one. We ordered a bottle of wine and three dishes. The wine came from a young chap who, while proficient in opening it, hasn't been trained on how to serve wine, rapidly filling both glasses and without any preamble about the wine. Next came the mussels. These were beautifully done, absolutely delicious, and plentiful! There was a heaping bowl of them served with one tiny sad (but delicious) donut like bun. It took 20 minutes to get a shell bowl and of course we had to ask for some more bread. Another tiny bun was brought for us to share for $3.15. I don't understand how you can be super generous with the mussels and stingy with the vessel to eat the mussels. My dining companion had sablefish - perfectly cooked and proclaimed to be delicious, and I had the mushroom and mascarpone ravioli. I am not sure what to say... it was the weirdest thing I have ever eaten and that is saying a lot. As a person who regularly makes and experiments with homemade ravioli, I feel like I am qualified to get down and dirty on my feelings about this dish. Firstly, last nights ravioli seems to have been missing the mascarpone, and the mushrooms were woody and dry on the inside. I think someone spilled the spruce tip vinegar because it tasted like I was eating a Christmas tree. Literally. There was a beautifully textured sauce, albeit a little... treelike... but the breadcrumbs that were sprinkled on top paired with slimy greens was very textually awkward. It just felt like it was wildly out of balance and needed some serious editing. I couldn't finish it. I think the ambiance and the other dining options would be enough to keep it as an option when I'm in the neighbourhood, but the service was so... disjointed and slow with key elements that I'm left thinking there has to be other options with more consistency. read more

Wildlight is nothing short of extraordinary. I've eaten and had drinks here 12 times now, and it still never ceases to amaze me. Every single visit has been consistently exceptional, which is rare and speaks volumes about the level of care and talent behind this place. It's also a beautiful space. The staff is incredible across the board, and the bar in particular deserves special recognition. The cocktails are absolutely fire -- beautifully crafted, balanced, creative, and memorable every single time. You can tell there is real skill and pride behind every drink that comes out. The chef is truly exceptional, with an obvious attention to every detail. The food is not only gorgeous to look at, but outstanding in flavor, execution, and presentation. Every dish feels thoughtful, elevated, and intentionally prepared. It is clear that excellence is the standard here, not the exception. The servers are attentive, polished, and genuinely welcoming. Service always feels warm, professional, and seamless, which only adds to the overall experience. Wildlight is the kind of place that leaves a lasting impression long after you leave. It is mind-blowing in the best possible way. Run, don't walk, to this establishment. It is a true gem, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. read more

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I was a but disappointed with the mushroom burger as it was very deep fried. The portion that my friend had was very small. This place had a more fine dining vibe but the food didn't meet the standards. read more

Wildlight Kitchen + Bar - Oyster mushroom burger with truffle fries - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We came on a Saturday during happy hour. The restaurant was pretty empty. I love how it's laid out and the number of tables they have. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. Happy hour wildlight drinks get $2 off Inverted dude - was a coffee based drink. I didn't really like it. I wouldn't get it again Negroni - strong and delicious Mussels and fries (16) - plentiful and well seasoned. Loved the sauce. The French fries were crispy and addictive. Would recommend Chicken wings 10 pieces (12) - pretty standard. Crispy on the outside. On the sweeter side. Overall would come back to try their other items. Prices during happy hour are a steal read more

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Such a wonderful date night with some very interest Asian fusion dishes. Food came out so fast and the chicken wings were to die for. It kind of reminds me of the dimsum chicken feet sauce but so crunchy and juicy. The fries were good and the truffle dip wasn't overpowering. The food came out so fast that some of our mains for cold so our experience might be different than if you ate everything hot. The duck skin was no longer crispy but the duck was tasty. We also ordered the fish which was also very tasty though the carrot cake on the side was too dense for my liking. Service was good though it was a bit awkward when two servers came by to ask us about drinks. Overall we were so stuffed that we skipped desserts but it was a fantastic meal. read more

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Came here for dinner with my boss and was surprised by this relatively hidden gem tucked in the UBC area. The restaurant has a modern botanical vibe with indoor and heated patio seating. We opted for the patio as the weather was quite nice. The server was attentive and immediately had our drink orders going. I opted for the Kazuki Sour, which was light and refreshing. We had a hard time with the menu because everything looked good and our stomachs could only fit so much. However, we settled on the most eye-catching items hoping it would deliver, and it mostly did! The pescatarian board was a beautifully plated array of seafood items. While I liked the smoked salmon, uni pate, and the nori chips, the other items were just okay. The marinated octopus dish was literally smoking from some sort of burnt wood (?) and deeply intrigued us, but we found the taste average. The presentation and novelty were engaging and it was fun to eat, but I am unsure if I would order it again. Next, the beet and burrata salad was a good staple for getting some greens into dinner, but I wouldn't comment anything special on it. My favourite dish of the night was definitely the seared Hokkaido scallop risotto. The scallops were phenomenal - perfectly cooked and seasoned on a bed of lobster risotto. I found the price ($44) incredibly fair for this dish (for comparison, the pescatarian board was $45). The truffle fries were also really delicious - crispy and paired well with the smoked onion mayo (yum!!!). Finally, dessert time. My boss and I decided to be crazy and order the dessert platter. In hindsight, it didn't end up to be that crazy of an idea because we almost finished the entire thing! I liked that the desserts were all conceptual and focused on the nature here in Pacific Spirit Park. The platter had the cutest mushroom-shaped meringue pieces and different elements to emulate the "walk" through the dessert park. I enjoyed Hide & Seek the most as it was the most enjoyable for my palate. It was not too sweet, but still decadent and impactful in flavour with the brandy sauce. However, the dessert that left the biggest impression on me was Riverstone. This dessert looked like a rock on the platter and was paired with some green sponge to emulate moss. I thought this was creative and clever. In addition, this dessert contained goat cheese - something I usually dislike. However, upon tasting, I discovered a dessert profile that I never thought I would enjoy. The cheese flavour was subtle and the mix of texture, creaminess, and apple all combined very well to create a seamless dessert. Needless to say, I was deeply impressed. Finally, the service was overall attentive, and I liked that there is free registered parking downstairs. This is a wonderful restaurant for all types of gatherings, casual and formal. I would single-handedly return for that scallop lobster risotto and to try some other dishes as well. Wildlight was indeed wild and (de)light(ful). read more

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Got the chance to come here to celebrate two milestone birthdays! The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. They can comp your parking downstairs for two hours. Naomi in particular was really friendly, professional, and kind. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable about all elements of the dishes served. The interior was very relaxing and private and sunny. We started with some appetizers as shown in the pictures attached. The pescatarian board was incredibly interesting on the menu and when we ordered it, there were no complaints for any part of the board. It featured an Uni paste that had a wine jelly on top, nori crackers, olives, caper berries and a really fun smoked apple wood display with baby octopus on top. Our next entrée was the mussels. The first bite was incredibly packed with flavor, and we even kept the sauce to add to other bites throughout the meal. The bread that they provided was really well done, it was fluffy, but had a textured exterior with a lot of crunch and chew. Our third entrée that was not pictured was raw oysters, which was great as expected. We also ordered a picture on the side, which was made primarily from orange and pineapple juice, but presented with these personal glasses that had tried pineapple and a cherry skewered together. We ordered three dishes to share between four people as our entrées. One of the entrées was a Wagyu beef burger, which was not particularly outstanding, but was done well as expected. The seafood linguine, however, was very richly flavored and contained a great variety of seafood. The duck dish was the most impressive because of how thoughtful the placement of all the elements were. The most memorable part of the meal will definitely be the dessert taster tray. It was a show stopper. First of all, as it is presented in the dessert menu, there is a mention of how the desserts were inspired by Pacific Spirit, which is the park nearby the restaurant. We thought that this was very intentional. We did not expect for that inspiration of nature to be seen through the presentation of the desserts. On the dessert board, there were a little mushrooms, made out of meringue, and some chocolate dusting and sponge cake that was placed like soil around the specific dessert. It is paired with. Starting with the tart, it was a very tart and refreshing dessert. It definitely needs to be Tasted with the rhubarb paste made available on the side. The poached pair was a vegan alternative to the other desserts on the menu and although it looks very simple, each piece of pair was packed full of flavor. In hindsight, I can also see that the pair is cut into bite sized pieces that directs you to experience the flavors without being overwhelmed by them. The tiramisu, like dessert was very fun to cut into, it paired with a strong pouring of espresso mixture, which you can adjust as you wish. Lastly, the "Riverstone " had cheesecake like elements and completely disorient you in the best way because it explodes with flavor and a variety of textures. You can even see little jelly drops that are supposed to resemble the water on a stone by the river. Suffice to say that the dessert board was the most impressive because of how intentional, well thought out, and complementary all the elements are to each other. Highly recommend that you experience it as a foursome, then desserts individually. read more

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New brunch place near UBC. No idea how long this building complex has been here. Parking is available underneath in the shared parkade. Be sure to register your plate. Place is nice and modern and spacious. There is a large S facing patio that gets a bit hot. Best to draw the blinds. Staff are friendly and cheerful. Very professional. Crab cake benedict - served with poached eggs. Very tasty. Crab is nice and fluffy. Served on 2 cheddar biscuits, with a side of onion rosti (looks like a long orange rectangular stick). For dessert they had some complimentary butter cookies. Chocolate bits embedded inside. Nice and tasty. This place also has happy hour specials such as oysters, though I didn't try. Definitely a good place to go for some brunch. Recommended. read more

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On May ... two of my out of town friends & myself went to Wildlight for dinner - unfortunately one of my friends was suffering from severe sciatica pain & fainted - the server ( Amairis) & Mgr (Marco) were extremely helpful & very concerned to the extent Marco called the following day to check on her status. This calmed a very unfortunate & scary experience. As always the food was delicious. read more

Went there when it first opened. The food was decent but I had high expectations going in. The composition lamb loin with sausage was not right and they were PRICY, i would not pay that much to eat their food again. Had no idea how they were michelin recommended. read more

Dine Out Vancouver (celebration of food & drink at special prices for a limited time) 2024 is in full swing. Thought I'd take advantage of it for the savings & a chance to try a new restaurant. Recently awarded a Michelin star for the Young Chef Award, Warren Chow is head chef at Wildlight Kitchen + Bar. The award is awesome but that's not why I wanted to try it out. It was more - 'word on the street' - that conjured up my curiosity more than anything else. Located at the University of British Columbia, WKB is part of the Jim Pattison (local billionaire & very nice dude) Group of companies. There's plenty fast food restaurants at UBC & so few of the 'fine dining' nature. This is a newly built up residential area called Lelm(not spelt this way - autocorrected by Yelp!?) Village ('home' in the Musqueam language) with shops, Urban Fare (gourmet grocery) & the year old WKB restaurant. I was mighty impressed with the stylistic decor & swankiness of the interior. This restaurant is classy with an easy on the eyes lighting system, beautiful wood panels & exceptional artwork. The Sablefish Chowder was excellent - lots of chunky seafood bits in it. The Confit Duck Tart was a tasty twist with the croissant base. Whoa the Mixed Mushroom Risotto had me ooohhhing & aaahhhing with every bite. A little salty but loved it nonetheless. The Lamb Shortloin came out looking like Spam. Lol. I had not seen Lamb presented in this way before. It was good but I'd perhaps try the chicken next time. For dessert - get the Lemon Tart! Will do wonders on your palate & have your taste buds dancing. The Coconut Cannoli is for those that best love Cannoli & love it more than I do aka my lack of an Italian palate prevents me from truly rating any Cannoli fairly. I did love the Passionfruit Sorbet that came with it. I want to go back asap & try other menu items as well as popping in for happy hour. Also of note - weekend brunch is on till 3pm. Yelpies get over to WKB pronto! read more

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I love that there is now an upscale restaurant right by UBC. It's so perfect for all the important university celebrations. The ambiance is great and the staff is always friendly. I've been here a few times because I absolutely love the tempura oyster mushrooms. They are the best thing on the menu! I actually will occasionally visit just for a takeout box of these mushrooms. The other dishes are all very delicious as well. I especially like the risottos. My only complaint is that food is a bit slow. Both times I've eaten in the restaurant, it felt like the food took forever to arrive. They're really great about refilling drinks/water while waiting, it's just hard when I'm hungry to wait for food. Other than that, always a pleasant experience and I'll definitely be back! read more

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Decide to do dine out here as it is a Michellin Recommended restaurant. Been hyped by IG too so we thought, why not. Ordered the burrata for appys and fish chowder, lamb loin and rissoto for mains and another order of clasic steak frites with truffle fries and garlic mayo dip. For dessert..had the lemon tart ( forgot the pic) and the choco mousse. Let me just say, how this place got the Michellin Recommendation is beyond me. Cactus club literally serves better food. The burrata and dessert were the only good points here. The rissotto was sour. Ive eaten many risottos in my life, and this one is the most sour ive had. Whoever made it squeezed too much lemon into it. The rice also wasnt creamy. Consistency was off key. The fish chowder was by far the worst ive ever had in the history of chowders. It was not fresh at all. It smelled so fishy, as soon as it hit the table The pungent aroma floated to my nostrils, that i thought the server had body odour. As the old saying goes about seafood, it shouldnt taste or smell fishy. Either the fish was bad or they didbt out enough dill or spices to mask the smell...but it wasnt good at all. Now i thought the steak frites would save the day bec when i tried the truffle fries...they were excellent. I saw real chimichurri sauce With peppercorn gravy...and i thought..it must be good. I was dead wrong! Lol. Only the sauces and fries were good, as well as garlic mayo. The steak frites was below average. Chewey and not smoky at all. Center was cold and not seared enough. So disappointed. The lamb loin with sausage was also a failure. Just look at the pic. Clearly its glued meat together and formed and rolled. Not even the sausage was good. Plain and stale. And they charged $65 a head for this. What a disaster. The service...oh boy! Thats the worst part. Our server was nowhere to be seen most of the night. It was so hard to call her. Her focus was on another long table that were having a bday get together. Our water carafe was always empty. She passed by 3-4 times looked, and never did anything. We had some of our food changed she was no where. It was another server who came To our rescue and even took our pict. Even asking for the bill she was nowhere. Someone else had to call her for us. Complete failure for a place to be endorsed by michellin guide. I will never return so to speak. This is not fine dining but simply a glorified food court. I mean, some food court food taste better than this place. Cactus club makes better food than this place bar-none!! Inside is nice tho. High ceilings and dim light. Nice decors and table and chairs. But it stops there. The manager came by and asked how was everything, i grinned and said, so so. Think he didnt like that response and never came back and asked why. Hahahaha. Ive been to many michellin places with 1-2 stars. This place doesnt even deserve a pixie dust in my opinion. I regret coming to this place and spending $. Cheers! Happy eating! read more

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I stumbled upon this place at the recommendation of the Chan centre. This is on the way to UBC and not too far from the golf club. I am happy to have tried this Michelin recommended restaurant. The ambiance is very nice and bright. Modern and clean. I love the design of the restaurant. It is warm and inviting. The happy hour was good! I'm so glad I tried the burger and the mussels & fries. It was a lot of food, but I managed to finish the burger and the mussels at the very least. I have to say between the two dishes, I like the burger better. The service was okay. There were a couple of times I was somewhat annoyed. Perhaps they are minut. Things like: not bring cutlery with my mussels until moments later, sitting me at the bar when it wasn't that busy, and the fact that there was a closed mussel. I know that it happens, but if one must live up to Michelin expectations, there should be NO closed shell mussel. It's gross and should not be in a dish where it is considered toxic to consume. I'd like to come back and try other dishes, but I would also like there to be better service! On the plus side, there is 2 hr free underground parking if you are to dine here or shop at urban fare. read more

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Price/quality (4/4): I ordered the scallops and a couple of drinks. Everything was very tasty, and it's easy to see why the Michelin guide recommended this place. Service (0/1): Maybe I just went at a really busy time, but service was rather slow. I think they forgot my wine as well (it was meant to be served with the food), and I had to ask them for it. Would I come here again: Yes read more

Wildlight Kitchen + Bar - Hokkaido scallops - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

March 14th 2023 experience: Went to check out beautifully designed eatery, Wildlight, during happy hour (until 6pm) when it had just opened a week or two prior. This establishment specializes in West Coast fare incorporating seasonal and locally conscious ingredients. It is located in the Lelam Village apartment complex, halfway to the UBC Golf Course. The cocktails were really creative and the offerings on the menu were quite attractive sounding. I got the Smore Me More cocktail with marshmallow infused vodka, chocolate coffee liqueur, egg, and shaved chocolate and might have finished it before my meal came. It was THAT GOOD. For the main show, the four of us got the burger offerings and they were not only great tasting, but also a great portion size to get us full. The beef burger comes with a patty that is dry aged, with thick cut bacon, fried onions, tomato jam, smoked onion aioli and aged white cheddar sandwiched between a poppyseed bun. The burgers come with your choice of regular fries, or 1 of 2 salad offerings for +$1 or truffle fries for +$3. I would say that the happy hour menu when I went was slim but I think it has increased in offerings since then, and the flatbread is also quite good! The funny thing is that there was a minor flood on Sunday that caused the restaurant and the neighboring Urban Fare to close, so minor panic, but luckily they were able to reopen on the next day, the day of my reservation for my coworkers and I to go. read more

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Really nice modern decor with covered outdoor and indoor seating. The restaurant was spacious. We came here for brunch and ordered the duck confit. It was really good. I didn't expect the dessert we ordered was complimentary since we were celebrating a birthday. It was a really nice surprise. Service was excellent. Another great place for brunch. I will come back and try their dinner menu next time. read more

Wildlight Kitchen + Bar - Strawberry FRAISIER - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Welcome to newly opened restaurant in West Point Grey adjacent to UBC Wildlight Kitchen & Bar! The decor ignites west coast feels. We started with the Wildlight Chicken Wings and the crispy crunch with flavours of shishito, garlic and nuoc cham caramel bursted through each bite. We are all silent devouring this dish. Seafood fettuccine (choice of creamy or tomato dill sauce) with salmon, clams, prawns and mussels. A seafood & pastalover dream. Miso Koji Gindra Sablefish and a bed of soba noodles, was cooked to perfection. The flavours were brought to life when the server poured dashi into the dish. BC Duck was so tender and delicious with carrot puree, dijon spaetzle, orange marmalade glazed vegetables, pickled chanterelles, duck jus. Steak Frites was cooked to perfection accompanied with sauteed mushrooms, baby kale, peppercorn sauce, spruce tip chimichurri, truffle & pecorino fries and smoked onion mayo. Attention to detail to plating and flavours goes unnoticed. What a lovely and relaxing dine in experience and I would return soon to try other dishes. Bravo to the chef! read more

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What a great restaurant right by UBC! Haven't driven out this way for a while and it's definitely worth the drive out. We started off with their incredible Wildlight wings. Super crispy skin and a delicious seasoning with shisito, garlic and their nuoc cham caramel. I started with the Fraser Valley duck breast and loved the carrot purée and marmalade glazed vegetables. Beautifully cooked and seasoned. Their steak frites were delicious with their sautéed port mushrooms. Can't decide which side was better as their fries were seasoned with truffle and pecorino. The seafood fettuccini was excellent in their white wine cream sauce and had a bounty of seas food included smoked salmon, mussels and clams. The showstopper was their miso koji gindara sablefish. Beautifully prepared and oh-so perfect! Their dashi consommé paired so well with the soba noodles and bok choy! I can't wait to come back! read more

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Beautiful decor and interior design, but food and service was not as good as the first time. We arrived and was sat promptly. Our server started off strong, but lacked of following up and was no longer attentive after the appetizer. I opted for the cocktail pairing for the three courses DOV menu. The entree arrived, but my husband's wine and my cocktail didn't come until at least 5 minutes later. The sablefish chowder tasted smokey and fresh, and full of seafood bits. It was hearty and outstanding. Cocktail pairing was lovely, different than the regular wine pairing that every restaurant does. All the other dishes tasted fine, but nothing spectacular and exceptional. Server also didn't check in with us to see how the first few bites were after each course. As a restaurant that just received the Michelin recommended guide, I'd expect more, so it was quite a bit of a let down. read more

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Nice vibe. Excellent and unusual menu. Interesting wine list. Attentive service. All within walking distance from the UBC campus. If you're looking for a meal beyond the typical college fare, Wildlight Kitchen should be on your list. read more

Tried this for lunch with some coworkers yesterday. It is a nice, airy, spacious place. The service was average but very friendly. The food was delicious. The crispy tofu bowl was full of flavour and I really enjoyed it. All of us enjoyed our meal. I would be it slightly on the pricey side (although my mind set is lunch on campus which is obviously not the patrons they are catering to). My tofu bowl was $18 which is normal price but the burger was $25 and pastas were $30. With that said, knowing the prices, I would absolutely go again as it was delicious. Apparently they do a weekend brunch which I would like to try. read more

We've been to Wildlight a few times and we've loved every dish. The Hokkaido scallops with the truffle risotto is next level. The steak frites and seafood linguini were also delicious. The Shishito peppers were grilled perfectly and a perfect appetizer. The signature (cocktails and mocktails) are great (loved the Kazuki Sour). And the servers are kind and their service is top notch. We will be back the next time we visit our son at UBC :) read more

We celebrated a birthday here and wow wow wow what a treat to discover! It's a hidden gem! Naomi the waitress was so kind and helpful, the food was very well cooked, nicely plated and tasted delicious, it was rather a slow night but it's Monday and we also witnessed Edmonton lose the cup to Florida :( I was in jeans and a short sleeve shirt and I didn't feel underdressed, it's business - casual but man oh man, the food! Delicious! Go try it out & you won't regret it. read more

My wife and I had lunch here. We thoroughly enjoyed it. We had oysters, a green salad, chicken wings, a hamachi dish and a chocolate dessert. Each item was not only perfectly executed, but contained elements that gave the dishes unique yet positive flavors. It was fun. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. We sat on a covered patio, but the indoor seating looks really nice as well. Will return when visiting Vancouver. read more

We had the most amazing brunch... I will dream about the chicken & waffles... they were that good!! My partner had the crab cakes Benny and he said it was decadent & delicious! On top of the gourmet goodies, the service was exceptional; friendly & professional. The restaurant is lovely, welcoming and very clean! We can't wait to go back and try the dinner menu! read more

Wildlight Kitchen + Bar - Our brunch selections: chicken & waffles and crab cakes Benny - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've had this restaurant on my saved list for over a year. Had the opportunity to try it yesterday for a friend's birthday. I'm happy to have been able to finally try this place out. The location is very beautiful and looking out the heated atrium, you can appreciate exactly where we live. You look out and it's very BC. You'll know what I mean when you check this place out. There were 6 or 7 tables spread out through the location, with a nice contrast between the inside seating and atrium. The inside tables offered a more intimate setting with the low lighting, candles, and dark wood. The heated atrium was very open with great lighting offered by the sunset starting that night. Both areas deliver a nice atmosphere. First off, Monday's are half off cocktails and Wednesday's are half off wine. I think that's what it was for Wednesday. lol. I wasn't expecting the cocktail special so it was a nice surprise. The cocktails that we had were quite flavorful with a very nice presentation. They have a nice selection of cocktails so it should appeal to anyone's tastes. Our server was named Lee and he was great. Very attentive and personable. I went with a selection of dishes that I wished to sample and gave him choices on what they should be. His choices were spot on and added to the meal. He knew his menu and craft and it was a pleasure chatting with him all night. The other staff that worked alongside him were great and knowledgeable as well and answered all of our questions when different items were dropped off through the evening. We started with the Grilled Beet & Burrata. The dressing was well seasoned and emulsified and lent well to the very PNW feel to the dish. The burrata was soft and fresh and just the right amount... normally. I really like cheese so any more they could have added, I would have not complained. The roasted hazelnuts offered a nice contrast in texture to the rest of the salad. The salad was paired with their Tuna Tartar. Once again the dish was dressed well and didn't need any additional seasoning. The usage of salmon roe to add a salty component was a nice touch and I appreciate the idea of using an ingredient over salt used. It comes with wonton crisps and nori crisps. The nori was fried really well and held up to adding the tartar to it per bite. I was tempted to ask for extra crisps but in the end decided against it as it wasn't necessary and only personal taste. Timing was great for each course but the company I was keeping is always great and our conversation may have kept our attention away from the timing of the food. There was rarely a moment that there wasn't food on the table and it was usually when plates were being cleared for the next items. Next was the dish that I was looking forward to the most. Second actually but their Steak Frites was unavailable. I've heard great things about both items so there was no fretting. The Seared Hokkaido Scallops were perfectly cooked and properly seasoned. The risotto that they were served upon was super flavorful with the truffle and lobster visible and offered great bites throughout the plate. The preserved lemon offered a nice cleansing bite between everything so each component's individual taste was able to come through. I have gout so I should avoid dishes like this but I can safely say, "Worth it!". Last but not least was the Hazelnut & Brown Sugar Mousse Cake. The joconde sponge was light and airy offering a really nice base for the mousse cake. The hazelnut crunch gave a great contrasting texture to the cake and leafy me wanting more. As you can see by the pics, we dug in right away and I regretfully didn't take an accompanying picture for it. My bad. Overall it was a great experience and a nice place to add to my list of places to return to. Lastly, parking is nicely located since it's in the same building as Urban Fare. They offer 2 free hours parking with license plate registration and it's more than adequate for the most part. We were there for 2.5 hours and I didn't worry about going over the limit as it was a Monday and quiet overall. read more

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I've been here twice and really enjoyed my meals both times. The wild light burger is incredible! And so is their risotto. The first time I went they had just opened so it wasn't busy and we got really good service. I sat on the patio both times and it's such a beautiful area to enjoy a delicious meal. Will definitely be back! read more

Wildlight Kitchen + Bar - Risotto - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Food is very good and tasty Service can be hit and miss with o er two hours to get everything ordered. Severs seem to forget about you, but the occasional good service it is very good. Ambiance is nice modern and upscale. read more

My first visit to Wildlight Kitchen and Bar at UBC. Very nice ambiance.. Unique..pescatarian board A must have .. oyster . Very fresh.. I might have to say that this is one of the best I ever had. My only complaint was.. between appetizers and our main , we waited almost 45 mins!! servers kept apologizing for the delay..but.. still no main. read more

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I tried this restaurant for fine out 2024. There was a group of us so I got to see a range of items. Not everyone ordered from the dine out menu. The chicken wings were good and noted as one of their specialty items. I also went back a few weeks later for brunch and I had a great omelette. read more

Loved the concept of the Pescatarian Board! A beautiful space with lovely staff. One of the few foodie bôites out by UBC.

Went here for brunch and although the atmosphere is nice, the service was so slow. It took us an hour to get our food which was just a pretty basic brunch. They messed up my order which I had asked for a certain way for personal health reasons but it wasn't worth waiting longer to ask them to change it. I noticed they made a mistake with the table beside us too. The food was fine but honestly not worth the wait. It's quite pricey too. read more

Delicious :) highly recommend this place for the quality of the food. A bit on the pricey side but worth it. read more

Wildlight Kitchen + Bar - Crab cake Benedict - Wine Bars Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I had the tofu dish. It was flavorless. Airfryer tofu with a small amount of pasta. My husband had the ling cod. He thought it was ok. 1cocktail, 1 mocktail. Oysters as an appy. 150.00. We had much better value elsewhere in Vancouver read more