My family and I spent the past weekend eating here. Intially we had only planned to have one meal at the ARC, but the service and food was so good we kept coming back! The music and atmosphere, along with Julie and Holly, were lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patricia Almeida
Book it now.
qq qq
The undisputed champion.
আলমগীর মিয়া
Wonderful staff!
Samantha Krudger
Amazing food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
talaat al-haider
I'm a long-timer.
Dewdrop International
A repeat offender here.
jie zhao
Charming ambiance!
Molly
We sat at the bar for drinks and apps and had the most wonderful time. The staff was friendly and helpful - Shane, David & Michael especially. And the live music was exceptional. Officially, one of my favorite drinks of all time is the Sanctuary. I can’t wait to have another someday. We also enjoyed a charcuterie plate, chicken wings and the squash dessert.
Went for the bottomless brunch during dine out and it did not disappoint! Our server was so friendly and efficient. The food was all so tasty, you get a good variety and can order as much as you want. Worth it to try at least once!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M.Stuebe
The ARC – Fairmont Waterfront (Breakfast & Dinner)
Breakfast at The ARC was included with our Chase booking, and at $65 per person, it genuinely impressed.
What makes this buffet stand out is the made-to-order menu paired with unlimited self-serve stations. You can order fresh items from the menu while also building your plate from stations featuring fruit, bread, spreads, cheeses, and a hot bar.
The hot bar was excellent—especially the sausage (well-seasoned and moist), the eggs (easily the best buffet eggs I’ve had), and the oats, which were perfectly cooked—neither watery nor dry. Portions from the menu were thoughtfully sized: not overly large, which made it possible to try multiple items if you were hungry.
The drip coffee was surprisingly good, and they provided a personal pitcher so you could refill at your own pace. The berry smoothie was fresh, delicious, and a great healthy way to start the day.
A few notes: • The muesli wasn’t for me due to the coconut, but coconut lovers will likely enjoy it. • The lemon cake was fragrant with visible lemon pieces and great flavor, though it could have been slightly more moist. • The salmon Benedict would have benefited from fresh herbs or toppings like dill, capers, onions, or cucumbers. • The hollandaise sauce could have been more flavorful.
Dinner was just as impressive. We tried the steak tenderloin, and somehow they managed to make a medium-well steak incredibly moist and juicy—no easy feat. My partner can’t eat steak medium or below, so this was especially impressive. The pairing with the mashed potatoes was phenomenal and beautifully balanced.
Is it worth $65 per person? If you have a solid appetite and/or can at least enjoy three menu items plus a drink, absolutely. If not, you may struggle to get full value.
That said, this was still the best breakfast buffet I’ve ever had. With a few small tweaks, it would easily be a five-star experience.
Service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was bright, clean, lively, and spacious. A thoughtful touch: complimentary cookies while waiting for our table.
Fantastic food!
My family and I spent the past weekend eating here. Intially we had only planned to have one meal at the ARC, but the service and food was so good we kept coming back! The music and atmosphere, along with Julie and Holly, were lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Book it now.
The undisputed champion.
Wonderful staff!
Amazing food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I'm a long-timer.
A repeat offender here.
Charming ambiance!
We sat at the bar for drinks and apps and had the most wonderful time. The staff was friendly and helpful - Shane, David & Michael especially. And the live music was exceptional. Officially, one of my favorite drinks of all time is the Sanctuary. I can’t wait to have another someday. We also enjoyed a charcuterie plate, chicken wings and the squash dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Can't wait to return!
A benchmark for others.
I'm a believer.
Went for the bottomless brunch during dine out and it did not disappoint! Our server was so friendly and efficient. The food was all so tasty, you get a good variety and can order as much as you want. Worth it to try at least once!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ARC – Fairmont Waterfront (Breakfast & Dinner)
Breakfast at The ARC was included with our Chase booking, and at $65 per person, it genuinely impressed.
What makes this buffet stand out is the made-to-order menu paired with unlimited self-serve stations. You can order fresh items from the menu while also building your plate from stations featuring fruit, bread, spreads, cheeses, and a hot bar.
The hot bar was excellent—especially the sausage (well-seasoned and moist), the eggs (easily the best buffet eggs I’ve had), and the oats, which were perfectly cooked—neither watery nor dry. Portions from the menu were thoughtfully sized: not overly large, which made it possible to try multiple items if you were hungry.
The drip coffee was surprisingly good, and they provided a personal pitcher so you could refill at your own pace. The berry smoothie was fresh, delicious, and a great healthy way to start the day.
A few notes:
• The muesli wasn’t for me due to the coconut, but coconut lovers will likely enjoy it.
• The lemon cake was fragrant with visible lemon pieces and great flavor, though it could have been slightly more moist.
• The salmon Benedict would have benefited from fresh herbs or toppings like dill, capers, onions, or cucumbers.
• The hollandaise sauce could have been more flavorful.
Dinner was just as impressive.
We tried the steak tenderloin, and somehow they managed to make a medium-well steak incredibly moist and juicy—no easy feat. My partner can’t eat steak medium or below, so this was especially impressive. The pairing with the mashed potatoes was phenomenal and beautifully balanced.
Is it worth $65 per person?
If you have a solid appetite and/or can at least enjoy three menu items plus a drink, absolutely. If not, you may struggle to get full value.
That said, this was still the best breakfast buffet I’ve ever had. With a few small tweaks, it would easily be a five-star experience.
Service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was bright, clean, lively, and spacious. A thoughtful touch: complimentary cookies while waiting for our table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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