Local dining establishments that impress me with their menus, ambience, and/or both!
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Located on the grounds of the Grand Villa Casino in North Burnaby, my visit to the upscale Atlas Steak + Fish steakhouse restaurant produced a most memorable personal moment with the Baked Alaska (which was flambéd most spectacularly before my table)...
ATLAS Steak + Fish (North Burnaby)
Love coming here (my favorite was the Modern Bowl, which, unfortunately, has been retired). All the dishes I've tried have never disappointed!
Cactus Club Cafe (North Burnaby)
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Always a great place to stop in for a bite (they're open 7 days a week, with five patios, almost 400 seats, and plenty of free parking), the top-rated Cat & Fiddle Pub offers superb service, gluten-friendly options for those with wheat sensitivit...
Cat & Fiddle Pub (Port Coquitlam)
We always do takeout (although there is a token number of tables for eating-in). A stunning assortment of sushi and sashimi that goes above and beyond California, Salmon, and Tuna rolls (the yam tempura is amazing)!
Go-Go Sushi & Cafe (Ladner)
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Situated in a stately Tudor Revival-style building of the same name and surrounded by three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, Burnaby Village Museum, and the picturesque shores of Deer Lake Park, the Hart House Restaurant has been serving as a...
I had the good fortune of being able to dine at the Hart House Restaurant as a guest for a friend's company Christmas party many years ago. The food was sumptuous, and the ambience/decor/attention to detail was equally festive and breathtaking. To to...
Hart House Restaurant (Burnaby)
Great views of Burnaby (especially at night) and Burrard Inlet (during the day) and, of course, great food that reflects the Pacific Northwest! When you're done with your lunch or brunch in the summer, take in the gardens. If you're feeling more adve...
Horizons Restaurant (Burnaby Mountain)
Gorgeous ambience and squid that managed to smell and taste like a heavenly slice of steak (and I am not really into steak!)
Illuminaté Restorante (Tsawwassen)
Beautifully presented, mouthwatering cuisine (I love Thai food) and wonderful service are the hallmarks of this small but cozy family-run restaurant. I couldn't single out a particular dish that I liked – they were all great. Whether you like your me...
Khob Khun Thai Cuisine (Coquitlam)
Can't go wrong with their chicken burgers – the size of the “patty” puts the McDonald's McChicken burgers to shame!
Mary Brown's Chicken (Tsawwassen)
I've done both dine in and take out. Mika Sushi never fails to amaze me with their creative presentations and variety of fresh sushi and sashimi!
Mika Sushi Restaurant (Coquitlam)
This is my favorite Milestones restaurant in Metro Vancouver. The open architecture and use of stone throughout the restaurant (inside and out) is very inviting to hungry diners (and that's before the menu has been cracked open!). That this location ...
Milestones Test Kitchen (Coquitlam)
Wonderful and generous portions of fish ‘n’ chips! It's also close to the White Rock Pier, which is worth a good wander after the meal.
Moby Dick Restaurant (White Rock)
I love Greek and Mediterranean food (with extra special shoutouts to moussaka, spanakopita, and olives!) With its tasty menu and beautiful interiors, the new Ramie's location (I also ate at the Burnaby location many years ago) is definitely an inviti...
Ramie's Greek Restaurant (Ladner)
Tasty fresh-caught seafood (and melt-in-your-mouth portobello burgers) with beautiful views of Ladner Harbour (and the same-named park)!
Sharkey's Seafood Bar & Grille (Ladner)
Can't go wrong with authentic Singaporean cuisine. Friendly and prompt service, too! You have to try their Hainan chicken rice (tastes exactly like home!) ;)
Shiok! Singaporean Cuisine (Burnaby)
I've been to the Lougheed (Burnaby) and Ladner locations, and Steve's Poke Bar is rightfully Vancouver's #1 Best Poke. If you already love raw fish, you have take it up another level with this Hawaiian-style take, and give these buttery, melt-in-your...
Steve's Poké Bar (Burnaby, Ladner)
The Summit Bar is located just inside the gambling floor of Cascades Casino Delta. The fish and chips and the turkey club sandwich and curly fries are, IMHO, both done to Goldilocks perfection! Note: finding a table (or even a seat at the bar) can be...
Summit Bar (Cascades Casino Delta - Ladner)
Superfresh sushi and sashimi, and the portions are unbelievably big!!
Sushi Garden (Metrotown Burnaby)
Yes, it's in a food court, but Thai Express food has never failed to impress me with their taste (not too salty, not too spicy, but just right) or portions!
Thai Express Lougheed (Burnaby)
I visited the North Burnaby location many times (before and after their renovations, and with small and large parties), and you can't go wrong with any of the menu items – even if you don't do steak or prawns!
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar (North Burnaby)
I've not been disappointed by any of the appys, entrees, or desserts at The Match!
The Match Eatery & Public House (at Cascades Casino, Ladner)
Enjoy great views of White Rock, amazing dishes (the fish ‘n’ chips is to die for), and heavily Elvis-inspired wall decor as you take the stairs up to the restaurant (which is on the top floor).