[Gh0stRider]

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2013 (http://www.dineoutvancouver.com/)

wheres everyone going?

[m3thods]

Has advanced booking opened for AMEX holders yet? I can't seem to find any links or login pages.

[Gh0stRider]

yes for amex front of the line subcribers. today till jan 6

[m3thods]

yes for amex front of the line subcribers. today till jan 6

link to login? I can't seem to find it :okay:

[Bender Unit]

link to login? I can't seem to find it :okay:

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2013 (http://www.dineoutvancouver.com/restaurants/)

[m3thods]

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2013 (http://www.dineoutvancouver.com/restaurants/)

There's no login page for user/password that I got in my Front Of The Line email. I'm looking for that login. It doesn't appear to be on that page that you linked.

nm found it in my email.

http://www.dineoutvancouver.com/includes/cms/login/?ID=1 for those who were wondering as well.

[Jonydakiller]

Login is the same as on Amex website to my account?

[shawnly1000]

List of restaurants

Abigail's Party
Al Porto Ristorante
American Grille (The) - Vancouver Airport Marriott
Atithi Indian Cuisine
Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge- Wedgewood Hotel
Banana Leaf Malayasian Cuisine on Davie
Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine in Kitsilano
Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine on Broadway
Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine on Denman
Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine on Robson
Baru Latino Restaurante
Beyond Restaurant and Lounge - Century Plaza Hotel & Spa
Bistro Pastis
BISTRO SAKANA Neo Japonesque Sushi & Tapas
Bitter Tasting Room
Black + Blue
Blarney Stone
Boathouse Restaurant (The) - English Bay
Boathouse Restaurant (The) - Horseshoe Bay
Boathouse Restaurant (The) - Kitsilano
Boathouse Restaurant (The) - New Westminster
Boathouse Restaurant (The) - Port Moody
Boathouse Restaurant (The) - Richmond
Boathouse Restaurant (The) - White Rock
Boneta Restaurant
Brasserie Bistro (The) - Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites
Bridges Restaurant, Bistro & Bar
Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar
Burnaby Riverway Clubhouse
C Restaurant
Cafe Il Nido
Cafe One - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel
Cafe Pacifica - Pan Pacific Vancouver
Campagnolo Restaurant
Canyon Restaurant
Cardero's Restaurant
Carmichael's Restaurant - Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel
Carthage Cafe
Carver's Steakhouse
Catch 122 Cafe & Bistro
Cavino Coffee & Wine Bar
Ceilis Irish Pub and Restaurant
Ceilis Irish Pub and Restaurant - Kitsilano
Ceili's Irish Pub and Restaurant - Richmond
Central Bistro
Chambar Belgian Restaurant
Charles Bar (The)
Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar (The)
Chop Steakhouse & Bar
Ciao Bella Restaurant & Piano Bar
Cibo Trattoria - Moda Hotel
CinCin Ristorante + Bar
Cinema Public House
Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant - Empire Landmark Hotel
Clough Club
COAST Restaurant
Copper Chimney - Hotel Le Soleil
Copper Club
Cork & Fin Restaurant
DIVA at the Met - Metropolitan Hotel, Vancouver
Dockside Restaurant - Granville Island Hotel
Don Francesco Ristorante
Doolin's Irish Pub - Comfort Inn Downtown
Dunn's Famous Restaurant BC
EBO Restaurant in the Delta Burnaby
Edge Social Grille & Lounge (The) - Best Western Chateau Granville Hotel
El Azteca
Electric Owl
Establishment
Federico's Supper Club
Fish House in Stanley Park (The)
Fishworks
Five Sails Restaurant
Fleuri Restaurant - Sutton Place Hotel (The)
forage
Fraiche Restaurant
Frankie's Italian Kitchen & Bar
Fray
Fresh Restaurant & Lounge - Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
George Lounge
Giovane Cafe & Wine Bar
glowbal grill Steaks & Satay
Gramercy Grill
Granville Room
Griffins - The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Gusto di Quattro
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Hamilton Street Grill
Hapa Izakaya - Coal Harbour
Hapa Izakaya - Kitsilano
Hapa Izakaya - West End
Hapa Izakaya - Yaletown
Harold's Bistro & Bar - Sheraton Vancouver Airport
Hart House Restaurant
Hell's Kitchen
Herons West Coast Kitchen + Bar - The Fairmont Waterfront
hidden tasting bar and social lounge - Westin Grand Vancouver
Highlander - Best Western Abercorn Inn
Hooker's Green
Horizons Restaurant
Hurricane Grill - Yaletown
Il Giardino
Irish Heather Gastropub (The)
Italian Kitchen (The)
Jimmy's Tap House
Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House
Judas Goat Taberna
Kamei Royale Japanese Restaurant
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - Burnaby
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - Coquitlam
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - Granville Island
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - Guildford
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - Langley
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - Maple Ridge
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - Morgan Creek
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - New Westminster
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - Park Royal
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - Richmond South
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - Scott Road
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - Thurlow
Keg Steakhouse & Bar (The) - Yaletown
Kerkis Greek Taverna
Kingston Taphouse & Grille
Kirin Mandarin Restaurant (Downtown)
Kirin Seafood Restaurant (Richmond)
Kirin Seafood Restaurant (Vancouver)
Kitsilano Daily Kitchen
La Piazza Dario Ristorante
La Terrazza
La Vallée Restaurant - Executive Hotel Vintage Park
L'Abattoir Restaurant
Las Margaritas Restaurante Y Cantina
Laziza
Le Gavroche Restaurant
Le Parisien
Left Coast Bar and Bistro
Libra Room
Library Square Public House
Lickerish Restaurant & Lounge
LIFT Bar Grill View
Lions Pub (The) - The Hotel at Terminal City Club
Lobby (The) - The Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
Luke's Corner Bar + Kitchen
Mad Greek Restuarant
Maenam
Mahony & Sons Public House - Coal Harbour
Mahony & Sons Public House - UBC
Maria's Taverna on West 4th
MARKET By Jean-Georges
Merchants Oyster Bar
Miku Restaurant
Mill Marine Bistro (The)
Minami Restaurant
Mosaic Bar & Grille - Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Nando's on Davie
NOSH
Oakwood Canadian Bistro, The
Observatory (The) - Grouse Mountain Resorts
Old Spaghetti Factory (The)
Olive & Anchor
ORU Restaurant - The Fairmont Pacific Rim
Osteria Napoli
Ouisi Bistro
p2b bistro & bar - Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel
Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts - Bistro 101
Pier 7 Restaurant
PIER 73 Restaurant - Delta Vancouver Airport (The)
Pink Elephant Thai Restaurant Ltd.
Poor Italian Ristorante
Pourhouse Restaurant
Prestons - Coast Coal Harbour Hotel
Provence Marinaside
Provence Mediterranean Grill
Q4 al Centro
Q4 Restaurant
Raincity Grill (The)
Raw Canvas
Reef Restaurant on Main (The)
Reef Restaurant on The Drive (The)
Refinery (The)
Reflect Social Dining + Lounge
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. - Kitsilano
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. - Main
Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar
Salmon House on the Hill
Salmon n' Bannock Bistro
Salt Tasting Room
Sandbar Seafood Restaurant (The)
Saucisse Restaurant
Seasons in the Park
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
Shaughnessy Restaurant
Show Case Restaurant - Marriott Pinnacle Downtown
Siena Restaurant
SIP Resto-Lounge
Smileys Public House
Smoking Dog Bistro (The)
Society Dining Lounge
Sol Sun Belt Eatery Inc.
Stages Bistro & Lounge - Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre
Steamworks Brewing Company
Stone Grill @ the Met
Stonegrill
Suika Snackbar
Sylvia Restaurant & Lounge - Sylvia Hotel
Take Five Cafe
Tap & Barrel
Teahouse Restaurant (The)
Terracotta Modern Chinese
Thai House Restaurant
The Bimini Public House
The Calling Public House
The Fish Shack
The Lamplighter Public House
The New Oxford
The Park at English Bay - Best Western Plus Sands Hotel
The Point Grill
Tivoli's Restaurant
Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant
Trattoria Italian Kitchen
Trolls Restaurant
Urban Thai Bistro
Vancouver FanClub
Water St. Cafe
West Restaurant + Bar
Whet Bar and Grill Inc.
Wild Rice
Wild Rice Restaurant (New West) Inc.
Wildebeest
Yaletown Brewing Co.
Yaletown L'Antipasto
YEW restaurant + bar - Four Seasons Hotel
Yokohama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant
Zen Japanese Restaurant

[sonick]

What no Hon's? :fuckthatshit:

[shawnly1000]

Username/password: amexdov

[shawnly1000]

Blarney Stone's, Old Spaghetti Factory.....:badpokerface:

[fs604]

any recommendations? first time trying this. completely unaware.

[Gnomes]

amexdox does not seem to be valid

[shawnly1000]

amexdox does not seem to be valid

Woops typo, my bad

amexdov

[cctw]

you have to try market by jean georges...i'd pay good money to go there anyday

[tiger_handheld]

where do i go for amex front of the line reservations?

[shawnly1000]

where do i go for amex front of the line reservations?

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2013 (http://www.dineoutvancouver.com/includes/cms/login/?ID=1)

amexdov

[HonestTea]

Where's everyone going for DOV?

[stuff99]

What restaurants do you guys recommend?

[Gnomes]

Keg price was amazing last year (and year before of $28). Too bad they upped it to $38.

[Culverin]

If anybody has something and it blows their mind, take pics, and please give recap? Would like to meditate on it.

[gearshifter]

Black and Blue!

[Gumby]

Black and Blue!
Black and Blue is a steak house, and yet steak isn't being offered on their Dineout menu. :failed:

[guesswho]

imo black and blue isn't that great, their steaks were always cold the few times ive been there

[shawnly1000]

My own shortlist based on what I thought was good value/interesting menus

$38 Menus

BRIDGES RESTAURANT, BISTRO & BAR
C RESTAURANT
CHAMBAR BELGIAN RESTAURANT
COAST RESTAURANT
FIVE SAILS RESTAURANT
HART HOUSE RESTAURANT
JOE FORTES SEAFOOD AND CHOP HOUSE
L'ABATTOIR RESTAURANT
WEST RESTAURANT + BAR
YEW RESTAURANT + BAR - FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

$28 Menus

BARU LATINO RESTAURANTE
BISTRO PASTIS
GRAMERCY GRILL
HIDDEN TASTING BAR AND SOCIAL LOUNGE - WESTIN GRAND VANCOUVER
LE PARISIEN
MAENAM
SHADY ISLAND SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL

$18

PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS - BISTRO 101
FRAY
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLATBREAD CO
SANDBAR SEAFOOD RESTAURANT (Lunch)
SIP RESTO-LOUNGE
THE FISH SHACK
VANCOUVER FANCLUB

[stuff99]

imo black and blue isn't that great, their steaks were always cold the few times ive been there

Ya reviews on Urbanspoon isn't very good for that place.

[Oleophobic]

I went to a few places last year but the Keg stood out and I've been waiting a year to go back there again for dine out. Can't wait!

[Not really racist!]

my friend is a chef there.. i should tell him :lol

[RacePace]

Nando's on Davie on the list. Is this real life?

[winson604]

Going to take a hard stance with the gf and say no Dineout this year. I much rather go to the restaurant and order off the menu instead. I hate being restricted to only picking from 1 of 3 things plus I can care less for desert. I'll leave paying about the same but will be much happier.

[importantLS]

^ yeah but you can do that any time of the year. At least for dine out you get to sort of try new things xD

[miss_crayon]

^the menus are exactly the same every year and service gets crappier every year cause th restos gets so busy and patience is running thin.
I'm with winson604 on this. Im not gonna do it this year and probably here on out.
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[Tapioca]

When I go out to eat somewhere special (e.g. Hawksworth), I'm prepared to spend at least $100. If I'm spending that kind of money, I'm at least eating full portions and not just some half-assed creation for the masses. The thing with Dineout is that at $38, I'm still going to spend $100 between 2 people after a glass of wine, taxes and tip. On top of that, I won't get to eat what I really want, I'll get substandard service and I'll be in surrounded by people who don't *ahem* dress up for the occasion.

I'm not a foodie, but you always get what you pay for and that includes fixed menus.

And if I want dessert, I'll go to some place that specializes in desserts such as Thierry, or Sweet Revenge.
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[winson604]

^ yeah but you can do that any time of the year. At least for dine out you get to sort of try new things xD

But there are no new things to try during dineout. It's also busier than usual and I don't like eating at places where the kitchen is constantly pumping out the same few dishes as the food isn't nearly as good imo.

[Culverin]

^the menus are exactly the same every year and service gets crappier every year cause th restos gets so busy and patience is running thin.
I'm with winson604 on this. Im not gonna do it this year and probably here on out.
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I stopped 2 years ago.
On the upside of Dineout, I get to learn to steal recipes are are fast, cheap and easy to make.

[Durrann]

I want to check out miku
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[kcl38]

Street Food City – Vancouver 2013 | 604Now (http://604now.com/2013/01/street-food-city-vancouver-2013/)

This is probably one of the more exciting parts of Dineout this year for me.

[shawnly1000]

Street Food City – Vancouver 2013 | 604Now (http://604now.com/2013/01/street-food-city-vancouver-2013/)

This is probably one of the more exciting parts of Dineout this year for me.

Don't forget about this

GOODS: Hawksworth Invites All To “Taste The World” During Dine Out Vancouver : Scout Magazine (http://scoutmagazine.ca/2013/01/08/goods-hawksworth-invites-all-to-taste-the-world-during-dine-out-vancouver/)

[HonestTea]

Don't forget about this

GOODS: Hawksworth Invites All To “Taste The World” During Dine Out Vancouver : Scout Magazine (http://scoutmagazine.ca/2013/01/08/goods-hawksworth-invites-all-to-taste-the-world-during-dine-out-vancouver/)

OMG it's sold out?! :(

Is there a way to get tickets from someone that can't make it? For either January 19 (London) or January 23 (Paris)?

[impulseX]

dine out is pretty much just a menu of a mass produce-able item. sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesnt

[importantLS]

I guess it's because i go to 1 or 2 restaurants for dineout a year haven't tried out everything, but I always like giving the benefit of the doubt haha!

[westopher]

Dine-out in so many situations, for people that are interested in trying a new restaurant give such a distorted shitty experience compared to what you would get had you gone on a regular night. Its to get asses in the seats and keep restaurants from suffering through the slowest time of the year. The places are full of people who rarely get out and the restaurants couldn't give a shit if they saw them before next years dine-out, as they know their best customers are staying home to avoid the crowds. Its a likely way to go to an awesome restaurant you've been wanting to try, and leave saying "hmmm, that was not what I expected."

[bcrdukes]

^
That's how I've felt about Dine-out for a while.

Proud Dine-Out Vancouver Boycotter since 2004.

[TOS'd]

^
That's how I've felt about Dine-out for a while.

Proud Dine-Out Vancouver Boycotter since 2004.

So. Cool.


I'll probably try one or two with some people, most of the time I end up ordering from the regular menu anyways.

[m3thods]

I want to check out miku
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If you go make sure to try the beef carpaccio.

Looking at their menu it's a good sample of their usual offerings. But without any mention of their serving size, you might run the risk of leaving quite dissatisfied.
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[stuff99]

I found that despite dine out craze, West still holds up in quality and service. Bow down to them.


BTW, should I try Minami or Wildebeest?

For Wildebeest, I will be ordering off their regular menu.

[HonestTea]

Don't forget about this

GOODS: Hawksworth Invites All To “Taste The World” During Dine Out Vancouver : Scout Magazine (http://scoutmagazine.ca/2013/01/08/goods-hawksworth-invites-all-to-taste-the-world-during-dine-out-vancouver/)

Fuck..Apparently AMEX card holders had first priority for this event.. My DBS Black Card would've came in handy :(

[Durrann]

I found that despite dine out craze, West still holds up in quality and service. Bow down to them.


BTW, should I try Minami or Wildebeest?

For Wildebeest, I will be ordering off their regular menu.

I went to West last year but for some reason didn't live up to my expectations
Maybe I hyped it up too much but maybe I should head there on a regular night
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[smoothie.]

My own shortlist based on what I thought was good value/interesting menus

$38 Menus

BRIDGES RESTAURANT, BISTRO & BAR
C RESTAURANT
CHAMBAR BELGIAN RESTAURANT
COAST RESTAURANT
FIVE SAILS RESTAURANT
HART HOUSE RESTAURANT
JOE FORTES SEAFOOD AND CHOP HOUSE
L'ABATTOIR RESTAURANT
WEST RESTAURANT + BAR
YEW RESTAURANT + BAR - FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

$28 Menus

BARU LATINO RESTAURANTE
BISTRO PASTIS
GRAMERCY GRILL
HIDDEN TASTING BAR AND SOCIAL LOUNGE - WESTIN GRAND VANCOUVER
LE PARISIEN
MAENAM
SHADY ISLAND SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL

$18

PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS - BISTRO 101
FRAY
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLATBREAD CO
SANDBAR SEAFOOD RESTAURANT (Lunch)
SIP RESTO-LOUNGE
THE FISH SHACK
VANCOUVER FANCLUB

sandbar was absolute shit for me when I went last year. food quality was terrible. i have a big list, gotta narrow it down soon

[icemiko]

If you go make sure to try the beef carpaccio.

Looking at their menu it's a good sample of their usual offerings. But without any mention of their serving size, you might run the risk of leaving quite dissatisfied.
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Don't think you'll be full from the dineout menu for Miku, I had dinner there for 2 and it cost a bit over $200 and we were just satisfied, not super full or anything.

Going to try Yew though.

[tru_blue]

Don't think you'll be full from the dineout menu for Miku, I had dinner there for 2 and it cost a bit over $200 and we were just satisfied, not super full or anything.

Going to try Yew though.

$200+ for 2 ppl? holy shit :heckno:

[Obsideon]

I was only interested in checking out Black & Blue this year, but for a steakhouse they aren't even offering STEAK on the menu?!... wtf ...

Joe Fortes always has a solid menu to choose from, maybe I'll go to MARKET... or maybe I'll just skip it all this year, $38 isn't exactly cheap anymore anyway, with a glass of wine (or 2, or 3) it's already over $100, and I don't care much for the desserts, so I'm basically paying the same on non-dineout meals at these restaurants ...

I spent $300+ at Blue Water for 2 and was barely satisfied :lol

[shawnly1000]

Bonus for AMEX cardholders

Dine Out 3 times and get a $20 American Express statement credit. First 5000 Amex Cardholders to register will qualify!

http://www.facebook.com/AmericanExpressCanada/app_482829051769327

[bcrdukes]

I was only interested in checking out Black & Blue this year, but for a steakhouse they aren't even offering STEAK on the menu?!... wtf ...

That's like going to a Chinese restaurant and there is no fried rice on the menu. :lol

[cctw]

anyone want market for jean georges? I got a booking for 8 this sunday at 7:30pm that I will probably cancel in the next few days.

[HonestTea]

Just got my reservation for Hawksworth's Side Dishes event this Saturday! :D
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[Gh0stRider]

Wanted to goto coast for 10 people but it didnt work out.

And fish house wouldnt take group of 10
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[shenmecar]

whats good for dine-out this year?

[shawnly1000]

whats good for dine-out this year?

Chambar, usual dine out menu (note: they only do Dine Out exclusively during the period)

Joe Fortes; good value menu; enjoyed the Chowder, steak was perfectly done and desserts were good (full menu in addition to Dine Out)

Heard good things about Five Sails

[HonestTea]

Does anyone have a Five Sails reservation for anytime this week? I have tickets vs. Flames on Wednesday(9pm), so I'm unable to make it but if anyone wants to take it, PM me.

[TOS'd]

Does anyone have a Five Sails reservation for anytime this week? I have tickets vs. Flames on Wednesday(9pm), so I'm unable to make it but if anyone wants to take it, PM me.

I'll take it, the tickets. :troll:

[icemiko]

Went to Yew on Saturday and it sucked shit. Service was shit, the waiter did not fill our water at all when he filled the table beside us and saw that our glass was nearly empty. Also had to wait like 20 min for the bill even though he walked by several times and saw that we were finished our desserts. (which sucked too) The restaurant was not even busy at all.

[calcalvinlee]

im heading to Hapa Izakaya on Saturday. Anyone tried it and whats your opinion?

[SilverT]

I went to Fish Shack for the $18 dollar menu. Food was not bad. The fish and chip came with one piece of salmon. The donut dessert wasn't that great. Bill came to $77 dollars for 2 people after drinks and tip.

[Nechako87]

I spent $300+ at Blue Water for 2 and was barely satisfied :lol

I spent $420 at Blue Water for 2 a few years back and was extremely satisfied...:badpokerface:

[bcrdukes]

Went to Yew on Saturday and it sucked shit. Service was shit, the waiter did not fill our water at all when he filled the table beside us and saw that our glass was nearly empty. Also had to wait like 20 min for the bill even though he walked by several times and saw that we were finished our desserts. (which sucked too) The restaurant was not even busy at all.

That's too bad.

I've always enjoyed my time at Yew, from the food to the service. This is part of the reason why I don't do Dine Out anymore. Restaurants sometimes have to sacrifice a few things, be it quality of food or service because it's the slowest time of year for all restaurants. You should send an e-mail to the general manager and see if they will make things right. But for reference from an industry professional, see below.

Dine-out in so many situations, for people that are interested in trying a new restaurant give such a distorted shitty experience compared to what you would get had you gone on a regular night. Its to get asses in the seats and keep restaurants from suffering through the slowest time of the year. The places are full of people who rarely get out and the restaurants couldn't give a shit if they saw them before next years dine-out, as they know their best customers are staying home to avoid the crowds. Its a likely way to go to an awesome restaurant you've been wanting to try, and leave saying "hmmm, that was not what I expected."

[K-Dub]

Went to Chambar on the weekend, my first time ever. Omg the mussels.

http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8358/8404240629_dea61ce3fe_b.jpg
http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8226/8404241121_d0fc8058d5_b.jpg
http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8328/8405335320_753984fe1f_b.jpg

You can read the full post (http://is.gd/Chambar) on my blog (http://www.604foodtography.com)

[gars]

Went to L'Abattoir on Sunday night. I was pleasantly surprised - food was pretty good, service was good. I thought it would be a fancier place - but the ambience overall was pretty casual. The servers were really helpful.

$38 a meal, plus $12 for a glass of wine. I thought the food was pretty decent, the gravy on my pork shoulder was a little salty, but that's my personal preference.

[westopher]

L'Abattoir is one of my favourite restaurants in the city. They have things down to a science (literally in a culinary perspective) also one of my best friends is a server there. He is already dying from dine out so far he told me. They do a great job their of treading the line between casual and classy. Great food and service without the dated stuffy feel.
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[HonestTea]

I'll take it, the tickets. :troll:

Got very lucky and they just had a cancellation prior to me calling :) Canucks Wed and Five Sails Thur! :)
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[Ch28]

DO NOT GO TO GRIFFINS

Went there over the weekend and it was horrible. Service was terrible and they ran out of yorkshire pudding for their prime rib entree (which was an extra $10) by 830

[soymilk]

Went to L'Abattoir on Sunday night. I was pleasantly surprised - food was pretty good, service was good. I thought it would be a fancier place - but the ambience overall was pretty casual. The servers were really helpful.

$38 a meal, plus $12 for a glass of wine. I thought the food was pretty decent, the gravy on my pork shoulder was a little salty, but that's my personal preference.

I went here for a dinner a little over a year ago since I had heard good things about it. Man was I disappointed. Had the sable fish with an oxtail ravioli. What I got was a bland piece of fish, a piece of ravioli with some bok choy and some broth to on top. It looked like they tried to do Chinese fusion but failed on so many levels. Definitely won't be coming back.

[bcrdukes]

DO NOT GO TO GRIFFINS

Went there over the weekend and it was horrible. Service was terrible and they ran out of yorkshire pudding for their prime rib entree (which was an extra $10) by 830

Griffins, in general, is pretty failsauce.

[Durrann]

Herons at fairmont

Appetizer was seafood chowder with grapefruit
Wasn't appetizing at all grapefruit just made everything bitter
Entree was short ribs really tender but small ass portions
Chocolate cake for dessert was pretty good

Overall not worth 38 bucks
Wish I could upload photos on phone
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[Tapioca]

I'm actually going to end up doing 2 dineouts this year, but not because I and the missus wanted to.

I went to Carthage Cafe on Commercial on Friday and had their $28 menu. I was surprised to see that the main was a full size portion that was normally $24. So, I basically paid another $4 for a salad and a piece of baklava. The table added a bottle of wine, so with taxes and grats, it came out to about $50 per person.

I'm heading to Abigail's Party in Kits later this week (another $28 place). I've heard nothing but good reviews about the place, so hopefully, I'm not let down.
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[blee123]

im heading to Hapa Izakaya on Saturday. Anyone tried it and whats your opinion?

i went, too my surprise most of the customers that night were caucasians. The manager there is half caucasian and half japanese. This is more like a fusion Japanese resturant and not your authentic izakaya.

food is 7/10 and the japanese waitress there is pretty good looking :fullofwin:
I think she is a local model too

[bcrdukes]

I and the missus

When's the wedding date? :fullofwin:

[6793026]

I went to Fish Shack for the $18 dollar menu. Food was not bad. The fish and chip came with one piece of salmon. The donut dessert wasn't that great. Bill came to $77 dollars for 2 people after drinks and tip.

i went, and i sat beside someone who clearly was taking a girl out on the date. The main course looked pretty good but the dessert was given to us by mistake so we had a bite. FML, those donuts were SHIT.

the place was sooo loud. the oysters for 1 buck a shuck (happy hour) would have been a great choice.

[guesswho]

Anyone want a reservation for 2 for five sails tomorrow (Jan 30) at 6pm? pm me

[shenmecar]

I went to Cloud 9.

My appetizer was Spinach Salad which was pretty good. Entree was the Kung Pao Prawn and Scallops which was a little spicy. The dessert was some cake that tasted like Resses Peanut Butter Cup with a scoop of ice cream. I went at 8pm and didnt get my entree until 9:15. Appetizer came quickly though.

Overall I would gave it 7/10. Decent food, nice view, but I guess the day I went it was too busy and our food took wayyyyy too long to come

[MeowMeow]

friends dragged me to the boathouse in richmond today
I was pretty disappointed. Pretty shitty Service
When salads came this Asian server just tossed it on the table. Salad wasn't even mine but he just placed it in front of me =_=
Hostess was little attitudy. Our main server was so so.
Asian chick that served soup was nice though. That's the only reason why I tipped

Appy: Lobster bisque was fantastic
Main: Cedar plank sampler. One of my salmon chunks & cod came waaay too mushy.
Dessert: brownies. for some reason my brownie chunk was noticeably smaller than my friends' wtf
It's okay though I don't dessert much and I need to watch my weight anyways

overall, service really went down hill since last time I was there.
Food was meh (didn't expect much anyways). If it wasn't for my friends I wouldn't have gone/go again in the future. At least not the Richmond location :X
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[kcl38]

One reason I don't fully support DOV is the customers don't understand the flaws of a set menu. :fulloffuck:

If there are 3 entrees being offered its not like a restaurant can anticipate if one of them will sell out. They aren't going to make excess amounts, especially if they're special for the event. Then people feel entitled to be offered alternatives or compensation if something is sold out. There are alternatives! The other entrees! :rukidding:

[bcrdukes]

Not to mention, everybody is going to take advantage of the set menu prices and suddenly, the restaurant staff are overwhelmed, resulting in a negative experience.

DoV is a plague.

[icemiko]

Went to Water Street Cafe yesterday and it was alright, not too bad but nothing special. 7/10.

Had reservations for 8:15 and was seated by 8:20. The waitress was very nice and kept checking back to see if we're ok and constantly filling our glasses with water. The wait time for our food was pretty slow though, it took 30+ min from when I finished my appy till I got my main.

Appy: Fanny Bay Oysters - it was alright, there was a lot of sauce but it was very light and not a lot of taste to it

Main: Whole Fresh Atlantic Lobster with spaghetti - Same with this, it was ok, there was a lot of the "sea" taste/smell in the lobster and a lot of Tomalley too, I actually don't really like it and thought it would have been removed but according to the waitress you have to request it to be removed when ordering.

Dessert: Flourless Double Chocolate Espresso Cake - I enjoyed this the most and it was good, the cake had a very rich chocolate and espresso taste to it and it was very filling.

[Gh0stRider]

going to keg tonight. Could get a spot at Coast
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[westopher]

I walked up the street to abigails at 5:30pm for dinner, should be easy to get in for dinner, right? No, its dine out night. I totally forgot that this was going on. I just wanted a goddamn steak frites with my wife. Me and the manager had a good quick laugh about our dine out terrors, and I popped up to chewies for some non-dineout, so all is well I suppose.

[dasani604]

Went to Yew a few days ago. The service was good, food was to my liking (not too much, not too little, taste was to my liking), meals were timed well, and the place looks very nice and classy. I was there in the late evening so I'm not sure how the service would have fared during peak meal hours, but they weren't grouchy after that period so I'm assuming they are able to hold their composure.

Oh yes, water and wine were filled on a regular basis.

Rating: I would definitely go there again.

[SeanJohn]

friends dragged me to the boathouse in richmond today
I was pretty disappointed. Pretty shitty Service
When salads came this Asian server just tossed it on the table. Salad wasn't even mine but he just placed it in front of me =_=
Hostess was little attitudy. Our main server was so so.
Asian chick that served soup was nice though. That's the only reason why I tipped

Appy: Lobster bisque was fantastic
Main: Cedar plank sampler. One of my salmon chunks & cod came waaay too mushy.
Dessert: brownies. for some reason my brownie chunk was noticeably smaller than my friends' wtf
It's okay though I don't dessert much and I need to watch my weight anyways

overall, service really went down hill since last time I was there.
Food was meh (didn't expect much anyways). If it wasn't for my friends I wouldn't have gone/go again in the future. At least not the Richmond location :X
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Nah, Boathouse's all over the place are starting to suck. A lot.

[Culture_Vulture]

friends dragged me to the boathouse in richmond today
I was pretty disappointed. Pretty shitty Service
When salads came this Asian server just tossed it on the table. Salad wasn't even mine but he just placed it in front of me =_=
Hostess was little attitudy. Our main server was so so.
Asian chick that served soup was nice though. That's the only reason why I tipped

Appy: Lobster bisque was fantastic
Main: Cedar plank sampler. One of my salmon chunks & cod came waaay too mushy.
Dessert: brownies. for some reason my brownie chunk was noticeably smaller than my friends' wtf
It's okay though I don't dessert much and I need to watch my weight anyways

overall, service really went down hill since last time I was there.
Food was meh (didn't expect much anyways). If it wasn't for my friends I wouldn't have gone/go again in the future. At least not the Richmond location :X
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Nah, Boathouse's all over the place are starting to suck. A lot.

+1

Boathouse recently lost its head chef after 25 years being with the company, if that doesn't tell you to stay away from a sinking ship (pun intended), I don't know what does.

[6793026]

^ cause he's too old and retired or he quit to another establishment?