Came here for dinner and ordered the make your own dinner set menu. Ordered the shoestring potatoes which were thin cut, crispy and tasty unlike other restaurants that serve thick cut fries so that was interesting. I also had the Cajun chicken Alfredo and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and the pasta was perfect al dente. For me, the Cajun chicken wasn't too spicy but it tasted really good with the pasta. Lastly the Cheesecake was okay but the chocolate souffle was delicious and not too sweet. Other than that everything else was delicious and good quality! I'd recommend this place to some friends that want to eat dinner in Richmond.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
N Y
Good service, good value. Delicious food. The boar ribs were super tender. The seafood curry was delicious. The lobster soup had real chunks of lobster and was velvety. The mussels were very fresh. The raspberry pancotta was fresh and great after a delicious meal. Their story fried linguini is a great combination of Italian and Chinese cooking.
I would say without the combo, it is on the pricier side and the meal did leave me quite thirsty as it was a bit in the saltier side. I'll say the food was delicious but I'm not quite sure if there was anything super stand out that would make me come back any time soon. It is definitely worth the visit.
Service was very attentive and they did not kick us out even though they were closing shop. It definitely deesrves to be more full than it was. With the combo, the value was quite good.
Went to this place on a whim not knowing what to expect and based on the reviews. While the area (#6 Road) is not a place you would expect to dine out at, the restaurant proved the journey to be worth while. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. The food was essentially Italian with hints of Asia. Each dish we had was excellently prepared, both in taste and in presentation. Clearly the chef was top notch as everything was cooked and seasoned just right. The wild boar was the favourite. One thing we noted, was no alcohol was served. Not sure why, as a bottle of red would be excellent with the wild boar.
A great place for a date or 2 or three couples. We will be back.
Everything is perfect, will definitely be back to try the Tomahawk steak and Wellington steak!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liz A
Food is great. Front of house can improve though
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
B C
Definitely a 5 star. I went to Shoestring multiple times the past years. Tonight I went again for dinner (they also open for lunch now Mon-Fri 11:30am - 3pm) to celebrate my friend's birthday and it was another exceptional experience. Food were so delicious. We could tell how much details and passion the chef has put into the food. What tops it all off is the amazing experience from Tim tonight. One of the best dining experiences I ever had!
I visited this restaurant once a year ago and the overall rating was only passable. I’d love to try this restaurant again! Crab Cake and Creamy Chowder are indeed delicious?, The Chocolate Souffle and Mango Pudding desserts are outstanding?, Main Course(1) The duck breast was dry, tough and tasteless, and the sauce on the side dish was tasteless! (2) I have never tried Sous Vide. The pork chops are always overcooked and the sauces that come with them are tasteless!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
K.K. 是是但但的生活
I visited this restaurant once a year ago and the overall rating was only passable. I’d love to try this restaurant again! Crab Cake and Creamy Chowder are indeed delicious?, The Chocolate Souffle and Mango Pudding desserts are outstanding?, Main Course(1) The duck breast was dry, tough and tasteless, and the sauce on the side dish was tasteless! (2) I have never tried Sous Vide. The pork chops are always overcooked and the sauces that come with them are tasteless!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
M Chan
Western flair cuisine cooked by Asians. The food was hot and tasty. The service was good. They could use an extra pair of hands in the front though. The place is small and cozy. However, they need to put up some acoustical panels to reduce the noise level in the small place. When the restaurant is full, the noise level is unbearable.
My recent visit to Shoestring Cafe left me with mixed feelings. It is located in an industrial area across from the Richmond Driving Range. The cafe has a unique charm but falls short in some areas.The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a casual meal. The menu offers a decent selection of meat and seafood options, but I found the food to be average at best. While some dishes were tasty, others felt salty and overcooked.One positive aspect was the combo deal, which allows you to add $20 to your entree for a full-size appetizer and dessert. This option value was appreciated.The service was friendly, and we appreciated that the servers spoke Cantonese, adding a nice touch to the experience.??Food: ? ? ? Can Try!Service: ????????Kids: ??? A-OK for kids-- there is no kids' menu, but generous portions are available for sharing. The venue is small, with closely spaced tables, which is not ideal for kids sensitive to noise.Price: ?? $50-$100 each person (dinner - birthday celebration)Presentation: ??
Parking: ??Limited free parking is available in the plaza, but there is plenty of street parking nearby.Tips:? Recommend making reservations weeks in advance.? No alcohol license, but can communicate with the restaurant and pre-apply for a temporary Special Event Permit through the Government of BC website.? Serve complimentary freshly baked bread with homemade shrimp paste and butter.Would I Return: Maybe ?
Parking: Limited free parking is available in the plaza, but there is plenty of street parking nearby.
I'm sorry not to give you five stars just because of this service.ps: Super delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cecilia L
DO NOT ORDER THE DUCK!IT'S RATHER LIKE ROTTEN KIDNEYI THREW UP TWO TIMES
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Tiffany W.
Very delicious food and the atmosphere brings you back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Lui
I went here with my parents years ago, and came back this week. It's a neat experience - still as good as it was from before.Food is a solid 4/5 for me; Tastes good and portions are relatively filling.Service is a solid 4/5 for me; The waiter is attentive and drops by to check on our table regularly.Atmosphere can be slightly better, but for the location, I can't expect too much.All in all, would recommend if you've got friends/family visiting from outside of town.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wai Pun Cham
It was my first time to come here due to a friend's introduction. The food I ordered was of good quality, the price was reasonable, the restaurant was clean, the service was up to standard, and parking was convenient. Especially the corn chowder was outstanding (except that the duck breast was not quite right this time and lacked tenderness). Maybe it was from Dine out V Guan Shi time, the chef is relatively busy) Afterword: There were 11 Chinese people gathering for dinner tonight, and they were making a lot of noise throughout the whole process, and they lacked restaurant etiquette. It greatly affects the dining atmosphere of others. ?
Came here for dinner and ordered the make your own dinner set menu. Ordered the shoestring potatoes which were thin cut, crispy and tasty unlike other restaurants that serve thick cut fries so that was interesting. I also had the Cajun chicken Alfredo and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and the pasta was perfect al dente. For me, the Cajun chicken wasn't too spicy but it tasted really good with the pasta. Lastly the Cheesecake was okay but the chocolate souffle was delicious and not too sweet. Other than that everything else was delicious and good quality!
I'd recommend this place to some friends that want to eat dinner in Richmond.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good service, good value. Delicious food. The boar ribs were super tender. The seafood curry was delicious. The lobster soup had real chunks of lobster and was velvety. The mussels were very fresh. The raspberry pancotta was fresh and great after a delicious meal. Their story fried linguini is a great combination of Italian and Chinese cooking.
I would say without the combo, it is on the pricier side and the meal did leave me quite thirsty as it was a bit in the saltier side. I'll say the food was delicious but I'm not quite sure if there was anything super stand out that would make me come back any time soon. It is definitely worth the visit.
Service was very attentive and they did not kick us out even though they were closing shop. It definitely deesrves to be more full than it was. With the combo, the value was quite good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Souffle 巧克力舒芙蕾, Seafood
Went to this place on a whim not knowing what to expect and based on the reviews. While the area (#6 Road) is not a place you would expect to dine out at, the restaurant proved the journey to be worth while. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. The food was essentially Italian with hints of Asia. Each dish we had was excellently prepared, both in taste and in presentation. Clearly the chef was top notch as everything was cooked and seasoned just right. The wild boar was the favourite. One thing we noted, was no alcohol was served. Not sure why, as a bottle of red would be excellent with the wild boar.
A great place for a date or 2 or three couples. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Souffle 巧克力舒芙蕾, Baguette
Everything is perfect, will definitely be back to try the Tomahawk steak and Wellington steak!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is great. Front of house can improve though
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Definitely a 5 star. I went to Shoestring multiple times the past years. Tonight I went again for dinner (they also open for lunch now Mon-Fri 11:30am - 3pm) to celebrate my friend's birthday and it was another exceptional experience. Food were so delicious. We could tell how much details and passion the chef has put into the food. What tops it all off is the amazing experience from Tim tonight. One of the best dining experiences I ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Souffle 巧克力舒芙蕾, Pan Roasted Duck Breast, Crab Avo Salad, Seafood Chowder, Seafood, Calamari, Seafood and Corn Chowder, Baguette, Dungeness Crab Avocado Sakol
I visited this restaurant once a year ago and the overall rating was only passable. I’d love to try this restaurant again!
Crab Cake and Creamy Chowder are indeed delicious?,
The Chocolate Souffle and Mango Pudding desserts are outstanding?,
Main Course(1) The duck breast was dry, tough and tasteless, and the sauce on the side dish was tasteless!
(2) I have never tried Sous Vide. The pork chops are always overcooked and the sauces that come with them are tasteless!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
I visited this restaurant once a year ago and the overall rating was only passable. I’d love to try this restaurant again!
Crab Cake and Creamy Chowder are indeed delicious?,
The Chocolate Souffle and Mango Pudding desserts are outstanding?,
Main Course(1) The duck breast was dry, tough and tasteless, and the sauce on the side dish was tasteless!
(2) I have never tried Sous Vide. The pork chops are always overcooked and the sauces that come with them are tasteless!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Western flair cuisine cooked by Asians. The food was hot and tasty. The service was good. They could use an extra pair of hands in the front though. The place is small and cozy. However, they need to put up some acoustical panels to reduce the noise level in the small place. When the restaurant is full, the noise level is unbearable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Souffle 巧克力舒芙蕾, Seafood Chowder, Seafood, Scallop Thermidore
My recent visit to Shoestring Cafe left me with mixed feelings. It is located in an industrial area across from the Richmond Driving Range. The cafe has a unique charm but falls short in some areas.The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a casual meal. The menu offers a decent selection of meat and seafood options, but I found the food to be average at best. While some dishes were tasty, others felt salty and overcooked.One positive aspect was the combo deal, which allows you to add $20 to your entree for a full-size appetizer and dessert. This option value was appreciated.The service was friendly, and we appreciated that the servers spoke Cantonese, adding a nice touch to the experience.??Food: ? ? ? Can Try!Service: ????????Kids: ??? A-OK for kids-- there is no kids' menu, but generous portions are available for sharing. The venue is small, with closely spaced tables, which is not ideal for kids sensitive to noise.Price: ?? $50-$100 each person (dinner - birthday celebration)Presentation: ??
Parking: ??Limited free parking is available in the plaza, but there is plenty of street parking nearby.Tips:? Recommend making reservations weeks in advance.? No alcohol license, but can communicate with the restaurant and pre-apply for a temporary Special Event Permit through the Government of BC website.? Serve complimentary freshly baked bread with homemade shrimp paste and butter.Would I Return: Maybe ?
Parking: Limited free parking is available in the plaza, but there is plenty of street parking nearby.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Souffle 巧克力舒芙蕾, Black Cod, Lamb Asso Busco - Braised Lamb Shank
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I'm sorry not to give you five stars just because of this service.ps: Super delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DO NOT ORDER THE DUCK!IT'S RATHER LIKE ROTTEN KIDNEYI THREW UP TWO TIMES
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Very delicious food and the atmosphere brings you back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went here with my parents years ago, and came back this week. It's a neat experience - still as good as it was from before.Food is a solid 4/5 for me; Tastes good and portions are relatively filling.Service is a solid 4/5 for me; The waiter is attentive and drops by to check on our table regularly.Atmosphere can be slightly better, but for the location, I can't expect too much.All in all, would recommend if you've got friends/family visiting from outside of town.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
It was my first time to come here due to a friend's introduction. The food I ordered was of good quality, the price was reasonable, the restaurant was clean, the service was up to standard, and parking was convenient. Especially the corn chowder was outstanding (except that the duck breast was not quite right this time and lacked tenderness). Maybe it was from Dine out V Guan Shi time, the chef is relatively busy) Afterword: There were 11 Chinese people gathering for dinner tonight, and they were making a lot of noise throughout the whole process, and they lacked restaurant etiquette. It greatly affects the dining atmosphere of others. ?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
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