[Euro7r]

Where is a good place for dinner that's not overly priced? I've been looking online at different restaurants and menus, but all they provide is the menu but no price with it.

Stupid restaurants just want me to book it and eat there and surprise me with a huge bill at the end of the dinner.

[[jsx] sky]

Honolulu's on kingway

[gl0910]

it would kinda help if you state
what type of cusine?
and whats your price range?

[q0192837465]

sky;6233166']Honolulu's on kingway

They charge close to $50/person. ridiculous for that kind of environment.

[noots]

Seasons in the Park. It isn't as expensive as other places plus the view is amazing.

[muteki]

http://www.joefortes.ca/menus/menus.php?pageID=41

Valentine's DayFebruary 13th - February 15th, 2009
Enjoy all three courses for 48.00 per person

APPETIZER

Oyster's Aphrodite - six local oysters, champagne mignonette

OR

Lobster Asparagus Salad - chardonnay raspberry vinaigrette

ENTRÉE

1.5LB Lobster Thermidor - jasmine rice, winter vegetables, asparagus

OR

2LB Fresh Dungeness Crab - warm drawn butter

OR

Lover's Platter for Two - grilled beef tenderloin, roasted winter vegetables, asparagus, cabernet jus, béarnaise
married with your choice of: Jumbo 'Lion's Paw Scallops or Alaskan King Crab Legs

DESSERT

Chocolate Ménage à Trois - dark chocolate lave cake, milk chocolate pot de crème, white chocolate paté, fresh raspberry compote

[bbbj]

Was just at DB Bistro Moderne last week before the day before the dineout started and they had a valentines day set... i think it was 80$. The food there was really good tho. I think Lumiere has valentines day set for 135.

[K-Dub]

sky;6233166']Honolulu's on kingway
q0192837465 (http://www.revscene.net/forums/member.php?u=30543) doesnt know what he's talking bout.
this is hands down the best romantic restaurant in the GVRD.

[Nvasion]

honolulu is great:) i love their food

[Armind]

http://www.joefortes.ca/menus/menus.php?pageID=41

Valentine's DayFebruary 13th - February 15th, 2009
Enjoy all three courses for 48.00 per person

APPETIZER

Oyster's Aphrodite - six local oysters, champagne mignonette

OR

Lobster Asparagus Salad - chardonnay raspberry vinaigrette

ENTRÉE

1.5LB Lobster Thermidor - jasmine rice, winter vegetables, asparagus

OR

2LB Fresh Dungeness Crab - warm drawn butter

OR

Lover's Platter for Two - grilled beef tenderloin, roasted winter vegetables, asparagus, cabernet jus, béarnaise
married with your choice of: Jumbo 'Lion's Paw Scallops or Alaskan King Crab Legs

DESSERT

Chocolate Ménage à Trois - dark chocolate lave cake, milk chocolate pot de crème, white chocolate paté, fresh raspberry compote

Wow that menu is deadly :thumbsup:

[keifun]

:rofl: at the Honolulu cafe response..

but yeah..I luv that place too. good food and decent price too

[q0192837465]

q0192837465 (http://www.revscene.net/forums/member.php?u=30543) doesnt know what he's talking bout.
this is hands down the best romantic restaurant in the GVRD.

alright, I went there yesterday for dinner & their service just blew me away. The atmosphere was way more romantic that I expected. Food was beyond excellent. I've never had such wonderful piece of steak, ever. It just melts in my mouth. I take back wut I said & admit that I was talking out from my ass.:(

[Euro7r]

alright, I went there yesterday for dinner & their service just blew me away. The atmosphere was way more romantic that I expected. Food was beyond excellent. I've never had such wonderful piece of steak, ever. It just melts in my mouth. I take back wut I said & admit that I was talking out from my ass.:(

Honolulu Cafe? Is that the restaurant your talking about

[skyxx]

Vita Bella Ristorante

http://www.vitabellaristorante.ca/

[penski604]

honululu's?? is that just cheap chinese food?

[unidentified]

^ Um I believe the above posts on Honolulu were meant to be sarcastic hehe...

[jpoon]

:rofl: at the Honolulu cafe response..

but yeah..I luv that place too. good food and decent price too

But for V day? =S

I love it too, but for the people who would want a fancier place to eat :)

[winson604]

Seasons in the Park. It isn't as expensive as other places plus the view is amazing.

Personally I'm not sure why people love Seasons and why it is ranked so high on Dinehere.ca

View is dope there is no argueing that but the food is avg at best imo.

My suggestion is Diva At The Met or Connor Butler although they are on the "pricier" side if you will.

[ChaKo]

which would you guys recommend between lumiere and joe fortes? i know there's a huge discrepancy in the prices, but everything on the fortes menu looks good to me; whereas some things on the lumiere menu i would rather pass on, even though they give you options. i haven't been to lumiere since they changed chefs either and i've heard the quality has gone down since. so basically, with that in mind, would you guys still say lumiere is worth the extra price tag?

[macatacz]

which would you guys recommend between lumiere and joe fortes? i know there's a huge discrepancy in the prices, but everything on the fortes menu looks good to me; whereas some things on the lumiere menu i would rather pass on, even though they give you options. i haven't been to lumiere since they changed chefs either and i've heard the quality has gone down since. so basically, with that in mind, would you guys still say lumiere is worth the extra price tag?

But.. the new Chef de Cuisine at Lumiere is Dale Mackay, who works under Chef Daniel Boulud (which has extremely high standards) so I don't think the quality has gone down and has rather gone up.

[bcrdukes]

I'm still an advocate for Honolulu.

[q0192837465]

Shit, I can't tell u guys where I'm going cuz my gf will find out.

[nismo123]

But.. the new Chef de Cuisine at Lumiere is Dale Mackay, who works under Chef Daniel Boulud (which has extremely high standards) so I don't think the quality has gone down and has rather gone up.



Didnt Rob Feenie work under Daniel Boulud too?

[ijoined]

db and lumiere's got my vote!

[orange7]

The Mcdonalds on Renfrew and 12th Ave. just finished renovating..
soo.. ??

[K-Dub]

I'm still an advocate for Honolulu.
Me too, love it.

[Girl]

As much as we love heading over to Honolulu on Kingsway followed by a trip to Mr Captain Happy Bubble, lets keep that one to ourselves, and help this poor member out.

-Food & Dining Mod Team

[ah_cat]

Morton's :drool

Really pricey though, but it's effin' delish.

[TRDood]

Gotham

[K-Dub]

Cook at home. Nothing could be sexier than a man showing his skill in the kitchen.

[dhawes]

Not Overly Priced: http://www.cravings.ca/specials.cfm, they even have a harpist. Thats browny points right there.

[Durrann1984]

Joe fortes has another set price 3 course menu for $28 per person
you should inquire

[BabyblooLexus]

JOE FORTES IS AWESOME!
their food is scrumptious x)

[bd0n]

http://scoutmagazine.ca/2009/02/09/what-the-best-restaurants-are-offering-for-valentines-day/

[hamsup]

great website.. thanks !

[babyshortie]

joe fortes is all booked up, apparently they have the same menu available on the 13th and 15th also

[CanadaGoose]

http://www.joefortes.ca/menus/menus.php?pageID=41

Valentine's DayFebruary 13th - February 15th, 2009
Enjoy all three courses for 48.00 per person

APPETIZER

Oyster's Aphrodite - six local oysters, champagne mignonette

OR

Lobster Asparagus Salad - chardonnay raspberry vinaigrette

ENTRÉE

1.5LB Lobster Thermidor - jasmine rice, winter vegetables, asparagus

OR

2LB Fresh Dungeness Crab - warm drawn butter

OR

Lover's Platter for Two - grilled beef tenderloin, roasted winter vegetables, asparagus, cabernet jus, béarnaise
married with your choice of: Jumbo 'Lion's Paw Scallops or Alaskan King Crab Legs

DESSERT

Chocolate Ménage à Trois - dark chocolate lave cake, milk chocolate pot de crème, white chocolate paté, fresh raspberry compote

SWEET BABY JESUS

[bossxx]

Every restaurant is booked .. sigh

[forgamez]

Not Overly Priced: http://www.cravings.ca/specials.cfm, they even have a harpist. Thats browny points right there.

Don't go there unless you are over the age of 60+. The environment feels like you have walked through a time warp.

[hamsup]

i heard the food at cravings is really good !! and they renovated recently too !

[Durrann1984]

Every restaurant is booked .. sigh

aw dam really?

did you call?

[Durrann1984]

whats available then lol

[Drow]

good thing i booked my reservation @ the boathouse on sunday :P
even then i couldnt get the time i wanted

[winson604]

whats available then lol

Although not all restaurants are available through opentable.com go check out whats available. Saves you the hassle of calling every damn place to check. Just go to their site and pop in a time for said restaurants too see availability

[bossxx]

http://scoutmagazine.ca/2009/02/09/what-the-best-restaurants-are-offering-for-valentines-day/

I called most of the places from this link..

We are just gonna hit up Cactus Club around 5 or 5:15. She said it is first come first serve after 6pm so yeah.

vday is so fucking gay, honestly. I should break up w. my gf tomo

[Durrann1984]

get back together on the 15th

[bcrdukes]

I'm taking my lady friend to Hon's in Chinatown.

[K-Dub]

I'm taking my lady friend to Hon's in Chinatown.
Upgrading from Honolulu?

[HonestTea]

Great to be single this time of yr!

Don't need to spend money and get all stressed out cause of reservations lol

[hongy]

Upgrading from Honolulu?

honolulu>hons
from my experience atleast

[dhawes]

can you wear jeans to joe fortes?

[bbbj]

can you wear jeans to joe fortes?

You can wear shorts to Joe Fortes.

[LC21]

hons owns honolulu

[ilubebe]

Sockeye City Grill - i think they still have seats available, i booked it yesterday`
bring my bf there, have to pay for him` lol so ya` they have those valentine special too ^^ its at richmond

[igeemctwist]

Only places that dont jack up the prices for Valentines day are fastfood type places. As far as I have seen all mid-high class places charge insane prices for somthing as basic as steak and prawns...I guess they figure that people will pay it thou. For me I am going to go to the market buy a bottle of wine, 2 nice ribeyes and fresh veggies, grill em up, and serve me and my gf for half the price. Plus, chicks like it when you cook for them !!

[Rikaro]

going out with a friend/date tomorrow. Anywhere else that's pretty decent but doesn't have crazy jacked up prices? I mean even some special noodle house is fine with me too. Don't want to spend a fortune anyway (single or not) Looking for under $20/ person

[Euro7r]

Shiet, I made reservations for the boathouse and this lady called me to confirm. I asked her how much the V-day menu was, $50buxsssss/person. *Sigh*

[bcrdukes]

Upgrading from Honolulu?

Change of plans. Lady friend felt that Hon's was too posh so we're going to go to Oscar's on Rupert & E.22nd for some baked seafood rice and a lemon iced tea to share. :)

[hongy]

hons owns honolulu

Change of plans. Lady friend felt that Hon's was too posh so we're going to go to Oscar's on Rupert & E.22nd for some baked seafood rice and a lemon iced tea to share. :)

Lol, Oscar's>honolulu>hons

[2damaxmr2]

i am taking my girl to kfc. nom nom nom

[LanEvoMR]

did anyone go to joe fortes? I was pretty surprised (and disappointed) when the waiter showed up with only one plate of dessert for the two of us......
anyone have the same experience or did I get gipped?

[hongy]

^^ well it is valentines day, maybe they assumed you two would share?

[LanEvoMR]

ya I guess, but when the menu says "3 courses", i expect each person to be getting three courses, none of this sharing business

[Amuse]

Brought my gf to Pearl Castle for Valentine's dinner and she was happy to eat there. We had a great time and had the bbt there for dessert which was good.

So how were all your Valentine's Day dining experiences?

[bcrdukes]

Well, I caved in and instead of Oscar's I took my lady friend to Maruwa Sushi in Richmond as recommended by kanachan in the sushi thread. Place was small, packed, but the food was excellent and the portions were just right. Best part - my lady friend paid. :D

[Durrann1984]

ya I guess, but when the menu says "3 courses", i expect each person to be getting three courses, none of this sharing business

yah thats weird
i mean ur paying $48 per PERSON right??

unless the serving looked like it was for 2 ppl? no?

[ChaKo]

^the serving came with 3 different deserts. well, two and a half, but i thought it was more than enough for two and worked with the theme of the night.

[dhawes]

did anyone go to joe fortes? I was pretty surprised (and disappointed) when the waiter showed up with only one plate of dessert for the two of us......
anyone have the same experience or did I get gipped?

Yea so was I, way to abuse the romanticness of the night to gip me of a dessert!:haha: And I failed to see any LAVA. The oysters were the bomb though, made the entire meal worth it. I had the lobster, which after giving my gf part of the tail meat, there was nothing left lol. But she had a ton of crab, so I ate that.

[Chicken Balls]

went to le crocodile. everything was excellent :)

[Durrann1984]

went to le crocodile. everything was excellent :)

the vday menu looks crazy haha