Always a great experience at 1931 Gallery Bistro. Easy to make a reservation, and the text reminders are very helpful. Wonderful ambience...especially when the weather permits sitting outside. Love the menu choices, and the flexibility of a brunch or lunch menu. Service is always great.
Camila
Stopped by on a weekday afternoon. We got a seat at the patio, the vibe was good, got to enjoy quite a bit of sunshine. Ordered platter, beef cappatio, and buratta. Food and drinks were really good.
Hannah
I'd appreciate 1931 Gallery Bistro contacting me to discuss our experience. What would have otherwise been a delightful meal was ruined by the exceptionally rude treatment of a guest in our party by waitstaff.
Simone Williams
The level of incompetence and the lack of care is staggering. I went with two others approximately three weeks ago and was over charged. I was not the only person overcharged as it happened to the table next to us as well. The bill was double what it should have been. When I requested a refund I was told that was not possible without a manager on site. The options I was given was to come back the next day (I live in white rock) or leave my information so the manager can contact me the next day. In the three weeks since then I have not been reached out to by anyone. They are either incompetent or malicious. DO NOT EAT HERE. 0/10.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
B Farzady
This is kind of a hidden gem, at least, if you are not going for high tea or brunch. We went for date night. Happy hour Saturday 8pm-10pm. Really good smoked salmon flatbread. The Bistro burger was also excellent. Good selection of beers on tap, cocktails, etc. It was also tastefully decorated. We were pretty much the only people there. It is a little hidden away. Address is Hornby, but we could only find it on Howe. Just above the skating rink and the UBC sign.
I mean, service, food, drinks, really all good. Priced reasonably in my opinion. Happy hour just made it that much more reasonable. Atmosphere was a little too mellow. But hopefully people discover this place and that changes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bahram
This place is really dead for dinner. It is unfortunate because the food is pretty good and reasonably priced. We went for happy hour. The salmon flat bread with cream cheese was good. The sliders too were good.
Michelle Siaril
Since the Indonesian food festival ended up being a bust (we tried three places—only to find all of them closed or out of stock; it felt like they could have done better with inventory management), we decided to eat at the nearby, recently opened 1931 Gallery Bistro (part of the Vancouver Art Gallery). I had been here before for an event (they host large groups), so I wanted to try their regular menu.
Overall impression, the service could definitely be improved in terms of attentiveness, though I know they just recently started operating. We had to wait quite a while to place our order and to ask for the cheque. However, the food and coffee tasted pretty good and were reasonably priced.
For our lunch, we decided to share the following three dishes—which, somehow, all ended up being vegetarian (though not on purpose): * Spring Vegetable Flatbread ($16): An unexpected favorite for me. It's a simple dish but wonderfully executed—perfect for hot weather. Crispy bread topped with zucchini, tomato, arugula, and goat cheese, served with a balsamic glaze. * Cauliflower Steak ($25): A classic dish I usually enjoy; however, the execution this time could be improved. The smaller florets were quite oily, and the cauliflower itself was rather bland. The ratio of bean purée and herb chimichurri felt off compared to the size of the cauliflower. * Mushroom & Pea Risotto ($23): This was definitely the prettiest dish, thanks to its bright green color. It tasted fine, but I was expecting a stronger mushroom flavor. The dish lacked the lusciousness you'd typically expect from a risotto (though the parmesan chips were a fun touch).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Keegan Drage
stopped by for a couple of drinks, really nice location, clean and great service. Food also looked good although we didnt eat. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Maryam
Great food, beautiful view, kind and polite staff. We had great time with friend there. Thank you
Judith
Still great spot for lunch. Recommend the salmon bowl. All ingredients were fresh and very tasty. Server was very helpful with suggestions.
Don't expect a quick lunch. Food delivery was slow. While we had a large table we noticed other tables were also getting slow food service. When we got it, the food was good.
Michael
Delicious food with great presentation. A very nice place to have a quiet conversation at the same time.
Kirk Tabalotny
I can’t help but think that the general standard of cooking in west coast BC has declined over the past 15 years. I used to love this restaurant. Its setting, atmosphere & wonderful service were matched by great menus that were well cooked. Really well cooked. But the steak & eggs plate I struggled through this past Friday was mediocre. Over-cooked poached eggs whose rubbery texture & lack of flavour were matched by that of the slices of steak (is all beef this poor in BC?). The accompanying dollop of green salad was OK. Really, it was just indifferently executed pub food. But who could complain about sitting on a beautiful terrace, enjoying a sunny Vancouver day, listening to a well-chosen music playlist and having fun with some really lovely waiters? This was a food experience I had several rimes during a 5-week vacation on Van Island. Even restaurants with strong, long-lived reputations were a bit crappy. Is there a shortage of good kitchen staff in BC?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Susan
The art gallery bistro is a great setting but pathetic food and service. It used to be good. We had a crudite appetizer that consisted of celery sticks, 2 olives, 4 slices of cucumber and half a radish with hummus. The salmon burger was mediocre. On a hot summer day, I was surprised to find only one salad on the menu, Caesar salad. The alternate salad provided was a mound of greens with 3/2 tomatoes. Avoid.
SRDS Official
The food was great, the service was nothing special (which is not a bad thing), and I sat outside, which was nice. There was loud music playing down by the tents which made it hard to hear.
Always a great experience at 1931 Gallery Bistro. Easy to make a reservation, and the text reminders are very helpful. Wonderful ambience...especially when the weather permits sitting outside. Love the menu choices, and the flexibility of a brunch or lunch menu. Service is always great.
Stopped by on a weekday afternoon. We got a seat at the patio, the vibe was good, got to enjoy quite a bit of sunshine. Ordered platter, beef cappatio, and buratta. Food and drinks were really good.
I'd appreciate 1931 Gallery Bistro contacting me to discuss our experience. What would have otherwise been a delightful meal was ruined by the exceptionally rude treatment of a guest in our party by waitstaff.
The level of incompetence and the lack of care is staggering. I went with two others approximately three weeks ago and was over charged. I was not the only person overcharged as it happened to the table next to us as well. The bill was double what it should have been. When I requested a refund I was told that was not possible without a manager on site. The options I was given was to come back the next day (I live in white rock) or leave my information so the manager can contact me the next day. In the three weeks since then I have not been reached out to by anyone. They are either incompetent or malicious. DO NOT EAT HERE. 0/10.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
This is kind of a hidden gem, at least, if you are not going for high tea or brunch. We went for date night. Happy hour Saturday 8pm-10pm. Really good smoked salmon flatbread. The Bistro burger was also excellent. Good selection of beers on tap, cocktails, etc. It was also tastefully decorated. We were pretty much the only people there. It is a little hidden away. Address is Hornby, but we could only find it on Howe. Just above the skating rink and the UBC sign.
I mean, service, food, drinks, really all good. Priced reasonably in my opinion. Happy hour just made it that much more reasonable. Atmosphere was a little too mellow. But hopefully people discover this place and that changes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is really dead for dinner. It is unfortunate because the food is pretty good and reasonably priced. We went for happy hour. The salmon flat bread with cream cheese was good. The sliders too were good.
Since the Indonesian food festival ended up being a bust (we tried three places—only to find all of them closed or out of stock; it felt like they could have done better with inventory management), we decided to eat at the nearby, recently opened 1931 Gallery Bistro (part of the Vancouver Art Gallery). I had been here before for an event (they host large groups), so I wanted to try their regular menu.
Overall impression, the service could definitely be improved in terms of attentiveness, though I know they just recently started operating. We had to wait quite a while to place our order and to ask for the cheque. However, the food and coffee tasted pretty good and were reasonably priced.
For our lunch, we decided to share the following three dishes—which, somehow, all ended up being vegetarian (though not on purpose):
* Spring Vegetable Flatbread ($16): An unexpected favorite for me. It's a simple dish but wonderfully executed—perfect for hot weather. Crispy bread topped with zucchini, tomato, arugula, and goat cheese, served with a balsamic glaze.
* Cauliflower Steak ($25): A classic dish I usually enjoy; however, the execution this time could be improved. The smaller florets were quite oily, and the cauliflower itself was rather bland. The ratio of bean purée and herb chimichurri felt off compared to the size of the cauliflower.
* Mushroom & Pea Risotto ($23): This was definitely the prettiest dish, thanks to its bright green color. It tasted fine, but I was expecting a stronger mushroom flavor. The dish lacked the lusciousness you'd typically expect from a risotto (though the parmesan chips were a fun touch).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
stopped by for a couple of drinks, really nice location, clean and great service. Food also looked good although we didnt eat. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great food, beautiful view, kind and polite staff. We had great time with friend there. Thank you
Still great spot for lunch. Recommend the salmon bowl. All ingredients were fresh and very tasty. Server was very helpful with suggestions.
Restaurantji Recommends
Don't expect a quick lunch. Food delivery was slow. While we had a large table we noticed other tables were also getting slow food service. When we got it, the food was good.
Delicious food with great presentation. A very nice place to have a quiet conversation at the same time.
I can’t help but think that the general standard of cooking in west coast BC has declined over the past 15 years. I used to love this restaurant. Its setting, atmosphere & wonderful service were matched by great menus that were well cooked. Really well cooked.
But the steak & eggs plate I struggled through this past Friday was mediocre. Over-cooked poached eggs whose rubbery texture & lack of flavour were matched by that of the slices of steak (is all beef this poor in BC?). The accompanying dollop of green salad was OK. Really, it was just indifferently executed pub food.
But who could complain about sitting on a beautiful terrace, enjoying a sunny Vancouver day, listening to a well-chosen music playlist and having fun with some really lovely waiters?
This was a food experience I had several rimes during a 5-week vacation on Van Island. Even restaurants with strong, long-lived reputations were a bit crappy. Is there a shortage of good kitchen staff in BC?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
The art gallery bistro is a great setting but pathetic food and service. It used to be good. We had a crudite appetizer that consisted of celery sticks, 2 olives, 4 slices of cucumber and half a radish with hummus. The salmon burger was mediocre. On a hot summer day, I was surprised to find only one salad on the menu, Caesar salad. The alternate salad provided was a mound of greens with 3/2 tomatoes. Avoid.
The food was great, the service was nothing special (which is not a bad thing), and I sat outside, which was nice. There was loud music playing down by the tents which made it hard to hear.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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