Restaurant was almost as freezing cold inside as it was outside, both of us kept our jacket on the whole time. Service was super slow and consistent in a lack of communication. We asked, given that one of us had a dairy allergy, if we could get the tasting menu. The waitress left for 15mins and I had to grab her attention to follow up and ask if there was any news - she told us they could accommodate the allergy and had already placed the order. Unfortunately we never really got a choice as that was the first and only thing we got to ask about the menu. We had to ask what each dish was that we were given as we had no idea what was included in the tasting menu and they didn’t mention anything when they gave it to us. It took us 2.5 hours just to eat and promptly pay. And to top it off we didn’t get a dessert as one of the 5 dishes, the flavours were eclectic,and lacked balance and cohesion. On the plus side, the decor was really nice and they were great at always making sure we had water.
Dawn Power
Great location and fabulous food. Very good informative staff. Not to be missed If you love fabulous flavour combinations. We were blown away by our selections but need to go back and try more!
Kim Wagner Levesque
Wonderful surprise! Fabulous flavours unexpected combinations and great service! Don't miss it. I will go back whenever I am in town
Iciezra
It's my first time writing a review and I have to say this was a great restaurant! I ordered the chef's special, the M8 rice bowl along with the popular Mushroom Tempura for a fabulous lunch on a restaurant outlooking over onto Granville island. The food was delicious and well prepared. Along with the view, there is also a nice patio that gives you an even better harbor view. The music is just my style, a nice, relaxing, lo-fi type beat playing some great non-generic artists. The hours for the restaurant are 12PM-10PM on weekdays. I highly recommend this place for anyone who is in the area to have a nice lunch or dinner experience.
Ming Chen
We had a wonderful time at this restaurant. It was not as busy as tap shack next door but had great views of the waterfront. They were able to accommodate us on the patio area under the shade although the initial table configurations were all in the sun. The menu was concise with some good choices. The portions were a little smaller than expected but overall, good execution. The flavours of the beet salad were complimentary and refreshing. The mushroom flatbread was delicious with added sweetened onions and cheese. The bread was more of a phyllo. The lamb in the bao was crispy but tender inside. Could use a sauce in my opinion but may Be their intentions to keep it dry. The only downside was the clam pasta. Had sand in the clams so they could’ve kept them in water longer. There was very little pasta to clam ratio which was interesting because it’s usually the other way around. Could use another element to the sauce... more roasted garlic... was less flavorful than aglio e olio at least ... The spice level was also above normal which I enjoy but may be too spicy for many. Cocktails were awesome. Would return to try the dinner menu.
Lisa Seca
Enjoyed our brunch over the weekend on the patio, in the shade but bright sunshine and ocean breeze. The restaurant is right on the path, so enjoyed watching the world swirl by. Our server Faeres was excellent. There is a handy bike rack adjacent to the restaurant and went for a bike ride right after, and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thx!
Luis Eduardo
Beautiful view! I highly recommend this place specially for happy hour. Friendly staff as well
Carlos Enrique Gaxiola
Bad and slow service. food is not the best.
Conrad D
Great place by the water. Great food and service. My family loved the overall ambience and it's great for a dinner date. I recommend the lamb and the slow cooked pork. 5 stars!
QUN YONG HU
Nice and warm place. Foods are above average. Recommend place for gathering.
The food is great and its a small cozy place. The only concern for new customer is that the restaurant is hard to find this. There is no sign and the place is hidden around the corner. If there is a sign or sandwich board that would be better for customer to look for this location. Overall its not bad :)
Pilar Dato de Guzman
I recommend going to M8 for dinner. They have excellent food and very good location. The view of Granville and the boat quays are a site that adds to the experience of the place. This summer, the daily brunch at M8 would be a treat!
Nicholas Chau
The food, atmosphere and service were phenomenal and a great value too. We had a family meal, 3 kids 7-12 years, and everybody was ecstatic about the food. I would highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch, and look forward to coming back for dinner.
Michelle Houle
We stumbled upon M8 while walking along the seawall on a sunny afternoon. Ordered off the brunch menu. French toast was really good and the coffee is amazing! The view is wonderful; it's right at the waterfront. We will be back!
Lynn Bourque
wonderful spot today in the sun .. friendly staff .. loved it and looking foward to going back 😜ðŸ‘
Restaurant was almost as freezing cold inside as it was outside, both of us kept our jacket on the whole time. Service was super slow and consistent in a lack of communication. We asked, given that one of us had a dairy allergy, if we could get the tasting menu. The waitress left for 15mins and I had to grab her attention to follow up and ask if there was any news - she told us they could accommodate the allergy and had already placed the order. Unfortunately we never really got a choice as that was the first and only thing we got to ask about the menu. We had to ask what each dish was that we were given as we had no idea what was included in the tasting menu and they didn’t mention anything when they gave it to us. It took us 2.5 hours just to eat and promptly pay. And to top it off we didn’t get a dessert as one of the 5 dishes, the flavours were eclectic,and lacked balance and cohesion. On the plus side, the decor was really nice and they were great at always making sure we had water.
Great location and fabulous food. Very good informative staff. Not to be missed If you love fabulous flavour combinations. We were blown away by our selections but need to go back and try more!
Wonderful surprise! Fabulous flavours unexpected combinations and great service! Don't miss it. I will go back whenever I am in town
It's my first time writing a review and I have to say this was a great restaurant! I ordered the chef's special, the M8 rice bowl along with the popular Mushroom Tempura for a fabulous lunch on a restaurant outlooking over onto Granville island. The food was delicious and well prepared. Along with the view, there is also a nice patio that gives you an even better harbor view. The music is just my style, a nice, relaxing, lo-fi type beat playing some great non-generic artists. The hours for the restaurant are 12PM-10PM on weekdays. I highly recommend this place for anyone who is in the area to have a nice lunch or dinner experience.
We had a wonderful time at this restaurant. It was not as busy as tap shack next door but had great views of the waterfront. They were able to accommodate us on the patio area under the shade although the initial table configurations were all in the sun. The menu was concise with some good choices. The portions were a little smaller than expected but overall, good execution. The flavours of the beet salad were complimentary and refreshing. The mushroom flatbread was delicious with added sweetened onions and cheese. The bread was more of a phyllo. The lamb in the bao was crispy but tender inside. Could use a sauce in my opinion but may Be their intentions to keep it dry. The only downside was the clam pasta. Had sand in the clams so they could’ve kept them in water longer. There was very little pasta to clam ratio which was interesting because it’s usually the other way around. Could use another element to the sauce... more roasted garlic... was less flavorful than aglio e olio at least ... The spice level was also above normal which I enjoy but may be too spicy for many. Cocktails were awesome. Would return to try the dinner menu.
Enjoyed our brunch over the weekend on the patio, in the shade but bright sunshine and ocean breeze. The restaurant is right on the path, so enjoyed watching the world swirl by. Our server Faeres was excellent. There is a handy bike rack adjacent to the restaurant and went for a bike ride right after, and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thx!
Beautiful view! I highly recommend this place specially for happy hour. Friendly staff as well
Bad and slow service. food is not the best.
Great place by the water. Great food and service. My family loved the overall ambience and it's great for a dinner date. I recommend the lamb and the slow cooked pork. 5 stars!
Nice and warm place. Foods are above average. Recommend place for gathering.
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is great and its a small cozy place. The only concern for new customer is that the restaurant is hard to find this. There is no sign and the place is hidden around the corner. If there is a sign or sandwich board that would be better for customer to look for this location. Overall its not bad :)
I recommend going to M8 for dinner. They have excellent food and very good location. The view of Granville and the boat quays are a site that adds to the experience of the place. This summer, the daily brunch at M8 would be a treat!
The food, atmosphere and service were phenomenal and a great value too. We had a family meal, 3 kids 7-12 years, and everybody was ecstatic about the food. I would highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch, and look forward to coming back for dinner.
We stumbled upon M8 while walking along the seawall on a sunny afternoon. Ordered off the brunch menu. French toast was really good and the coffee is amazing! The view is wonderful; it's right at the waterfront. We will be back!
wonderful spot today in the sun .. friendly staff .. loved it and looking foward to going back 😜ðŸ‘
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