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“It's a little costly, but you'll know where the cost is going. Phenomenal food, and great staff.”
“Visiting friends in Portland, they took us here for Breakfast. Loved the ambiance. After a 30-minute wait (we didn't have a reservation), we were finally seated and waited... and waited... and waited, eventually receiving our order after another 45 minutes. Two of three orders were wrong - I had ordered "The standard" - described as "the standard two eggs* with a choice of bacon or Zenner's sausage served with home fries or field greens and choice of toast". Got it with roasted potatoes. The waiter insisted that's how they would always come - but then served extra fries - and, to make up for the wait, comped us with some of the jummy sweet balls they show in their icon image. I found this nice, but also the only appropriate thing to do to save them from a two-star review. Because the server, whom I found uncharmingly stressed at first, really woke up and sped up his game, I would take the experience and try it again when we visit our friends next time. The place itself is very nice, and the food was tasty - and would under other circumstances qualify for four stars or more (if you have read my other reviews, you may remember that I am rather particular with five stars).”
“Beautiful light-filled space, friendly staff and a large vegan section on the menu. Food was fresh and delicious and not too salty ( as is the case at some Thai places). Vegan mango ice cream was a nice end to the meal. Will be back Updated from previous review on 2026-07-17”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“It was a great experience, food is totally worth it. I have worked in Asian restaurants and could say I was very satisfied, my family loved it as well. We will be returning again.
The chef came out and made a round to make sure food was great, the server was very professional and kept on checking on us and we really like that, we felt tended to as one should.
Highly recommend this place.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“It was a great experience, food is totally worth it. I have worked in Asian restaurants and could say I was very satisfied, my family loved it as well. We will be returning again.
The chef came out and made a round to make sure food was great, the server was very professional and kept on checking on us and we really like that, we felt tended to as one should.
Highly recommend this place.”
“Just needed a quick bite and went in for avocado toast - turns out they only had burrito 🌯 due to logical issue with avocados. 🥑
I’m flexible so went with sausage and cheese for $8. However, size was rather small for the price and it wasn’t all that different than frozen food quality.
The service was quick and place was spacious, so it’s perfect for relaxing in a quiet environment which does not feel cramped.”
“Absolutely our favorite pizza place in Vancouver. I like it so much I am leaving a review. We ate here Friday, had some leftovers Saturday and ordered again today! Great for Indian food lovers and people looking for a "regular" pizza. Thanks for lunch again, Mighty Munch Mtn Curry Pizza!”
“We met Kelly at the Vancouver Farmers Market a couple of years ago when she was thinking about opening a store. We are SO glad she did! Now we can satisfy our gelato fix anytime! We love all the ways she turns chocolate into something yummy! And her yogurt is the best! Wrinkles The Dog gives Sorridi two paws up, too (he stays outside in the car while Bob and I take turns going inside to pick out our single scoops)!”
“I don’t even know we’re to start my sister took me here for the 1st time, and when I tell you OMG it’s the best !!! I don’t even eat octopus but when I try it for the 1st time I was I loved the best I ever had!!!!! I had the scallops and boy that just melted in my mouth!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I will be going back that’s for sure!!!! The drinks OMG it’s to die for believe me what I’m saying to you !!! Please go and support this business you will not regret it!!!”
“Visiting friends in Portland, they took us here for Breakfast. Loved the ambiance. After a 30-minute wait (we didn't have a reservation), we were finally seated and waited... and waited... and waited, eventually receiving our order after another 45 minutes. Two of three orders were wrong - I had ordered "The standard" - described as "the standard two eggs* with a choice of bacon or Zenner's sausage served with home fries or field greens and choice of toast". Got it with roasted potatoes. The waiter insisted that's how they would always come - but then served extra fries - and, to make up for the wait, comped us with some of the jummy sweet balls they show in their icon image. I found this nice, but also the only appropriate thing to do to save them from a two-star review. Because the server, whom I found uncharmingly stressed at first, really woke up and sped up his game, I would take the experience and try it again when we visit our friends next time. The place itself is very nice, and the food was tasty - and would under other circumstances qualify for four stars or more (if you have read my other reviews, you may remember that I am rather particular with five stars).”
“I’m not sure what has taken me so long to leave a review for this amazing place.
Considering I’ve been enjoying their food and service for 15+ years, it’s almost criminal that I haven’t shared my thoughts!
I’ll keep this short and sweet.
This place is fantastic! The food is an excellent value, and I’m honestly surprised they’ve managed to keep their prices reasonable while everyone else is jacking their menus through the roof.
Value aside, what really makes (or breaks) a place, in my opinion, is customer service. And this place has always been excellent.
What stands out to me is that I’ve been seeing the same faces working there for well over a decade. To me, that speaks volumes about the leadership. Customer service is hard, and as a former restaurateur, I know firsthand that the food service industry can be brutal. So it really says something when a restaurant can retain its staff the way this place has.
But the food? It’s great. We usually come for breakfast, but the lunches are delicious too.
The gold medal has to go to the Redneck Benedict. If I had to leave one negative, though, it’d be the burgers. The beef just isn’t very good, and it tastes pretty low quality. I honestly hate even saying that, but it’s true. Still, in 15+ years, that’s the only thing that’s ever disappointed me, and I don’t think that’s much of a knock.”
“I don’t even know we’re to start my sister took me here for the 1st time, and when I tell you OMG it’s the best !!! I don’t even eat octopus but when I try it for the 1st time I was I loved the best I ever had!!!!! I had the scallops and boy that just melted in my mouth!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I will be going back that’s for sure!!!! The drinks OMG it’s to die for believe me what I’m saying to you !!! Please go and support this business you will not regret it!!!”
“I can begin to say how amazing this restaurant is!!! The food is always cooked to perfection, the wine deals are great, even the tea and table breads… 🤌🏼 delicious! 10/10 would recommend!”
“I had the pleasure of dining at Almaro's Table in Vancouver recently, and I can't recommend it enough! We were on our way to Beaverton and arrived close to closing time, but the staff graciously welcomed us in despite the late hour. The food was absolutely incredible—it's been a long time since I've had something so delicious! Every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The service was impeccable; the staff was attentive and friendly, making us feel right at home. And I must mention the dessert—it's truly to die for! It was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. If you're in the area, don’t miss out on this gem. I can't wait to visit again!”
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“I had the pleasure of dining at Almaro's Table in Vancouver recently, and I can't recommend it enough! We were on our way to Beaverton and arrived close to closing time, but the staff graciously welcomed us in despite the late hour. The food was absolutely incredible—it's been a long time since I've had something so delicious! Every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The service was impeccable; the staff was attentive and friendly, making us feel right at home. And I must mention the dessert—it's truly to die for! It was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. If you're in the area, don’t miss out on this gem. I can't wait to visit again!”
“The menu options were great and we enjoyed our food. The greeter and our waitress were especially friendly and helpful. However, the young lady who showed us to our table looked out of place. Everyone other employee was dressed in attire you would see at Oktoberfest as you would expect in a German restaurant. She was in a very casual oversized sloppy looking sweatshirt or sweater. And although I use a walker, she led my husband quickly to our table, chatted with him while waiting for me to catch up. Then she walked away without even waiting for me to actually get to the table or speaking to me at all - VERY RUDE!! Our waitress, server, greeter and the food more than made up for the bad taste she left in my mouth, thank goodness.”
“First time here today. It smells so good just walking in the door. I'm not sure of the spelling but Devon is so friendly and warm. He was very patient with my never ending questions If you haven't had their homemade bread, you should. I ordered a meat lovers and its as good as any pizza I can remember. It took me back to my favorite pizza as a child. The menu is pretty broad, everything we had I enjoyed. The service had me smiling. This is a phenomenal place!”
“Every meal or dessert that I have gotten here has been amazing! Both in taste and presentation. The owners are so kind and friendly it makes coming back welcoming! From boba, bubble waffle ice cream, to the fried chicken rice bowl, khao soi and their curry is 10/10 recommend.”
“The food was absolutely amazing and the service was great! Viktoria was very attentive and wonderful. We got the hummus appetizer. It was so tasty and the pita was warm and fresh. For our entrees we ordered the lamb chops, lamb kebobs, and the beef and chicken kebobs. They were very flavorful, especially the lamb. The portions are large, definitely enough food for you to take home for leftovers. The desserts are excellent too. I would absolutely go back to this restaurant again.”
“Incredible people and incredible beer! Love the menu diversity and haven't had a bad beer yet! Favorite spot to frequent and they take such good care of you!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Photo attached is a photo from my vehicle outside mirror, it shows the employee holding the bag out of the window waiting for the next car to pull up. In the rain and wind and 50 degree temperatures. This worker has done this to me in the past. On this visit they held my drink out and asked I pull up to next window. At least my food bag didn't dangle out of the restaurant. The customer behind me wasn't so lucky. Please McDonald's, can you train your employees to keep the food inside the restaurant until they hand it to the actual customer and not hang it out to dry and cool off. Prefer my fries hot. And ketchup on the side.”
“I had to leave a review for Drew at the Subway near Falk Rd — he seriously stood out tonight. It was late, there was a long line, and honestly I was exhausted walking in. But Drew was incredibly kind, calm, and welcoming the whole time.
Even with a full line of people, everyone stayed patient because he kept things moving so smoothly. He was fast and efficient without ever making anyone feel rushed, and his attitude never slipped for a second.
That kind of service is rare, especially late at night. You can tell he genuinely cares about people and takes pride in what he does. Drew made a stressful moment feel easy, and I really appreciate it!
Hope I got his bake correct he raw awesome!! 10:00 pm Friday night 4/10/2026”
“While ordering through the drive-thru, Amanda really helped me out! She offered affordable options to me by bundling and combining some of my items into meals. Thanks to her help, I was able to save money on my order. Amanda was very helpful and provided excellent customer service!”
“Overall fantastic. I come here multiple times a week and they almost never get anything wrong and always give good portion sizes. Some nights the drive thru can take a little while but it’s usually really quick. They were out of my item last night so they compensated it with higher value items which is 10/10 customer service.”
“DoorDash driver Angie here. This is the only Taco Bell in the area with a reasonable wait time, so it’s my favorite for pickup. The store manager has an awesome, fast team and is often seen helping. It’s really a phenomenal difference. Give the manager a raise, he deserves it!”
“The menu options were great and we enjoyed our food. The greeter and our waitress were especially friendly and helpful. However, the young lady who showed us to our table looked out of place. Everyone other employee was dressed in attire you would see at Oktoberfest as you would expect in a German restaurant. She was in a very casual oversized sloppy looking sweatshirt or sweater. And although I use a walker, she led my husband quickly to our table, chatted with him while waiting for me to catch up. Then she walked away without even waiting for me to actually get to the table or speaking to me at all - VERY RUDE!! Our waitress, server, greeter and the food more than made up for the bad taste she left in my mouth, thank goodness.”
“We had an excellent lunch with wonderful service. The food was exceptional and the dog friendly patio even had water bowls. This is my first time eating there and I’m already looking forward to the next time. Great atmosphere”
“Happened to be in Vancouver at dinner time, this place is a block off tge larger road, but eas y to find and easy to get back on the highway. Nice staff and clean, pleasant dining room. First Indian cuisine in 40 years, and very tasty. We got veggie Somosa, naan, and goat vindaloo. Very good, meat super tender and spices in every thing well balanced. Recommend stopping by for dinner.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Beautiful light-filled space, friendly staff and a large vegan section on the menu. Food was fresh and delicious and not too salty ( as is the case at some Thai places). Vegan mango ice cream was a nice end to the meal. Will be back Updated from previous review on 2026-07-17”
“Hands down some of the best and most attentive service.i have had from a restaurant, the food was amazing and the falafel is to die for. Their garlic sauce does not disappoint either. I highly recommend giving these guys a shot next time you crave gyros or middle eastern food. Think I may be a regular now haha.”
“Everything is made fresh daily by John. His falafels are the best I have ever had anywhere, the gyros are incredible, the bulgogi beef bowl is insanely delicious. I’ve never had a meal there that I didn’t love. And, let’s face it, being waited on by the one and only Ingrid makes this place so special.”
“Words can’t describe the emotions I have after eating here. I grew up in Silverton, Oregon. Every weekend my family would have our outing to ‘HomePlace Pizza’. I grew up with it. It was my favorite pizza! And even an emotional, yes emotional connection to this pizza. If you’ve ever had it, you’d know just how incredible this pizza is. Welp, fast forward 40 years. I’ve lived all over. Settled in Camas, WA. Never finding a pizza that is even close to HomePlace…. Well SOB!! I found it at Barrel Mountain! I took a bite... All my childhood memories rushing back. The crust, the flavor, the crispness and fluffiness in the crust. A tear is shed as I look across the table to my wife as she asks… well, similar to HomePlace (for the 109th time). OMG.. it’s the same babe! Ahhhh! just overjoyed! The server (Desere) comes around… how y’all doing? I shed another tear and ask… have you ever been to Silverton, OR? Yes! she replies. I ask - you ever been to HomePlace Pizza? She responds, yes!! and did you know that Don who is the owner of HomePlace taught us EXACTLY how to make that pizza here?!? He taught us how to make the crust, the cooking time, the sit time and even the oven! My jaw drops! I knew it! It is HomePlace pizza! Long story short… Desere is an AMAZING and the friendliness server! And yes, hands down best Pizza on this side of the river! My soul is complete 🙏😊🍕🍕🍕”
“Great beer selection, but poor service from weird/hipster bartenders. Walked past me and my empty glass 6 times before asking if I wanted another beer.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“We ordered 2 pork butts and 3 racks of ribs from him for a party- everyone said it was hands down the best bbq they had ever had. The ribs fell off the bone and melted in your mouth, the pulled pork had the absolute perfect level of juice and smoke…and the sauce he made was drinkable lol!”
“My son is a barista at this location. I came in for a coffee and a sandwich and was so proud to watch his interactions with Customers. Big smile and great attitude. I’ve managed Customer Service for a majority of my career, so watching my son provide excellent service was very fulfilling. All of the kids working at The Great North when I have come in have been wonderful. Management shouldn’t take this for granted. The coffee is good, but you can’t beat great customer service👍”
“Di Tazza bakery, cafe and coffee drive thru is a great place to sit and enjoy a coffee with friends. They have pastries and yummy frittatas, biscuits and gravy and breakfast sandwiches. They have vegetarian choices and some nice gluten free pastries that are all made on the premises. It’s really cute and clean. The staff is friendly and quick to make you feel welcome. I live really close to it and I highly recommend it. It is in the previous chase bank on SE 84th and 137th. Easy access from Padden Parkway. Give it a try. You won’t be disappointed. 🥰”
“Always a great cup of coffee. Both the employees and owners take effort and learn the name of the customer beyond just the type of drink they normally buy. I’ve seen when the owner’s find a shot brewed substandard; they’ve dumped it at their own cost in favor of getting it right. It’s a small thing, but it says a lot. They care for their coffee and for their customers. 10/10”
“Having been raised on the East Coast, I have been searching in vain for the pizza I grew up with. Yesterday, I visited the Thirsty Sasquatch for the first time. My search has ended! The Thirsty Sasquatch is the best "New York Style" pizza I've had since leaving Miami in 1973!”
“We love Crave and have gone there several times. The mac and cheese is beyond great. We love the pasta they use, and the sauce is amazing. I always have extra to take home too. Not your grandma's grilled cheese is another favorite. I personally don't understand the bad reviews. It has been so great every time we go we have been completely satisfied and have told management several times. Compared to a lot of places and fast food at the same prices, it is a no-brainer. Thx Crave for our new place!”
“Stopped by for the lunch special, it was perfect! great sushi selection! very friendly service”
“This place was sooo cute! The teas were soo good and so was the soft serve! Friendly and fast service! Love all the capybara themed stuff in there! Also love the chill room in the back that has lounge seats and board games! Highly recommend checking this place out!”
Cheap Eats
“Most of the time very yummy. Al Pastor alway on. and I don't think you can find a better authentic restaurant for cheaper. Much better than the mexican birria food carts trying to steal their business, however the atmosphere is kinda dry. I keep coming back because when its its on, its freakin on, man!!!
green sauce is the bomb!”
“Ill start this by saying, this cart is CASH ONLY or you can use cash app if you have it. Im pointing that out because my fiance and I stopped by after filing for our marriage license and neither of us had cash on us. The absolutely beautiful soul who was working there, gave us our hot dogs as a wedding gift. She was so kind, thoughtful, and made us feel like people and not just customers. If I lived closer I would absolutely return. Please show this cart some love ❤”
“SmackTown @vanmall is absolutely delicious! I WILL recommend them to Everyone… I had the swiss bank account burger…. (Minus the grilled onion, only cuz i am not a fan of grilled onions On my burgers)…. HANDS DOWN THE BEST i have had in PNW to date, And i have been here 10 yrs! My #1 craving, and i daily think of it.… thank you SmackTown at vanmall! So glad you are here.”
“🌟 Five-Star Shoutout to Angel Donuts & Ice Cream near Vancouver Mall! 🌟 We just have to say a huge thank you to the amazing team at Angel Donuts & Ice Cream. Their service isn’t just about treating customers well—they genuinely care about the entire community. 🍩✨ Every Friday, they’ve generously supported the Vancouver Hispanic Church with donations that allow us to share a little sweetness and kindness with others. We’re incredibly grateful for their warm hearts and the opportunity they give us to spread joy. Thank you for being such a wonderful community partner! 🙌💛”
“Delicious food. Friendly staff. Welcoming environment. I highly recommend Sushi Mo.”
“Went for the first time today. Food was great. The conversation/interactions with the owners was great. Background music was awesome. The desert. Made from the pizza dough. Holy cow!! Great date night dinner with my bride..”
“Me and my husband came here last night for the 1st time, had a blast, nice place, nice people, good service and great music, we will definitely be back:)”
“Fabulous restaurant! Authentic and delicious cuisine in a beautiful setting with excellent service!”
“The food was absolutely amazing and the service was great! Viktoria was very attentive and wonderful. We got the hummus appetizer. It was so tasty and the pita was warm and fresh. For our entrees we ordered the lamb chops, lamb kebobs, and the beef and chicken kebobs. They were very flavorful, especially the lamb. The portions are large, definitely enough food for you to take home for leftovers. The desserts are excellent too. I would absolutely go back to this restaurant again.”
“solid pizza and incredible beer selection! favorite date night spot!”
“Wow!! Best Barbecue we have had in a Long time! The meats were moist and Smokey, the beans spicy and great, wonderful greens and corn bread (being southern, my favorite), potato salad and cold slaw also great! We have found a new favorite place! Also, Don’t forget the banana pudding!! It’s as good or maybe better than my grandmother’s. I have a feeling they are going to be busy. Kathy B”
“Omg. Brock was amazing. So informative and funny and engaging. He gave us the experience I normally expect at a winery where I’m doing a tasting. He is amazing. This was our fifth stop on our wine trail but also our favorite. I can’t wait to come back.”
“Had a lovely early dinner here today. We were a party of three and had a pizza, penne with sausage, chicken Caesar salad and Tiramisu. All were delicious and well presented. Service was awesome, atmosphere pleasing. Will be back!”
“An absolute gem! Authentic Turkish cuisine, incredible flavors, and outstanding service every single time. Everything is prepared with care, the atmosphere is welcoming, and you always leave looking forward to your next visit. We keep coming back, and it never disappoints. Highly recommend!”
“We really like Shanahan‘s. However, yesterday, their fish and chips was undercooked and we couldn’t eat it so we just left it and paid. So we will always be Shanahan fans, but we will never try the fish again. We are not ones that will send our meal back.”
“This is always our ‘go to’ in Vancouver. The food is amazing and the wine list is even better! They have an extensive list of wines available for purchase at incredible prices. Make sure you do some wine tasting with Jersey. She is an absolute gem and our wine experience with her was the highlight of our visit. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. So happy we got spend time with you and we’ll be back very soon.”
“5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating! Vault 31 offers the perfect layout, vibe and rockin' customer service to guarantee an excellent gamers' night out! Last night was the League of Legends Watch Party this unique video game bar! ? ??‼️ We were able to play the SNES System "Super Mario World" game, and tried "Kirby" and Mortal Kombat Joy-Con Style! Vault 31 offers their own in-house wood-fired pizzas! The owners here make their very own dough, AND sauce! Last night I tried the "Pickle Rick" pizza! Surprisingly delicious. Composed of red sauce, pepperoni, and bread N' butter pickles! YUMMMMM!!!!!!”
“This place screams Portland vibes but is Vancouvers own little retro upscale dive bar paradise. The bartender was friendly and shares a passion for searching for the best cocktail bars in the Portland/Vancouver area. We shared our love, and sadness, of the Expatriate, a beloved bar that recently closed on Portlands east side. You couldn't find a better place for great drinks, amazing food and top notch service...not to mention the dark and moody ambience was everything you want and more and added to the experience. While not exactly the same, Elbow Room is Vancouvers special something - from old timey movies playing on the TV, creative wall paper and pictures frames, to the nostalgic music in the background, all in all, a wonderful experience.”
“The place is beautiful and there food is so good me and my bf when on our first date here before he asked me out after the date and it was very romantic if you want some alone time with your love ones this is the place to go”
“The Grocery has always been good to me and my friends. Whether you're going for a solo drink or two or with a group of friends, you'll always have a good time.
The food is good, the snacks are great and I'd recommend here as a great first date spot or a second or third or sixteenth date spot.
Everyone is friendly and you'll never have a bad time. 10/10”
“We eat here often and with the new management it has only gotten better and better….our server Sara is terrific….”
“Fantastic food! Superb waitstaff!”
“5 Star for Frontier PH, particularly for Mama’s Reuben (with tater tots IMO), also for Kyle’s excellent service. Thanks from 4 generations of our Family at one time on the Patio!”
“Great food, beautiful ambiance and amazing service. Mikala was a very good and kind server. Dining in remembrance of a dear friend was made so special by all of the people at Kenjis. Thank you Kenji’s GM, Mikala and the staff! You made it a memory we will never forget!”
“apps so good. service great. my curry was the best I've ever had. never gave a restaurant 5stars. this one deserves it.”
“I went in only to order to go and I arrived a half hour before closing. That said the hostesses were friendly and professional. Where I had an issue with the online ordering the website said the meal would take more than 25min which I knew it doesn't so when I asked to order the gals were only too happy to place it for me . I also took advantage of their take one for $6 for lunch tomorrow. The girls were nice enough to get me something to drink while I waited for my meal on the house . I was able to get 2 meals for under $40 whichas far as I'm concerned is pretty damn good; these days you can't get 2 burger combo's under $30 anymore. So providing my chicken/shrimp carbonara is decent I'd say this was a positive dining experience and would suggest.”
“We have loved everything about La Sorrentina since it was a food truck, and we’re so happy that they moved into a brick and mortar place. Since then, we’ve been there weekly if not more, and every dish is better than the last. Special entrees, pizzas, and deserts are always so creative and delicious that it makes it particularly hard to decide because the standard menu is filled with favorites too. Daisuke is a master chef, and every single person on his staff is warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Truly one of Vancouver’s gems.”
“Joe makes some of the best cocktails! love the steak bites! not to mention the patio for smoking is awesome.”
“Very delicious food! I got the fried chicken and my boyfriend got the shrimp and grits. The drinks were good and definitely will be back again.”
“Our go-to place for a beer (or two) and pizza or wings supported by a great atmosphere. Met a number of nice patrons there I now call friends. The ownership and management are wonderful people. They know my beer preference now and recommend new beers that they think I'd enjoy. 95% on target. (Yes, I am talking about you, Tony. :) Don't snub the Root Beer or wine, you'll find a pleasant surprise there.”
“Swang by in the afternoon for a quick drink and a bite. Bartender was extremely friendly, and the bar was clean. Food came a little bit slow, but the drinks were delicious and there was a big variety. They got some arcade games in the back for something to do, and the whoever was on the aux that day played some bangers. Will be back again.”
“super good service very friendly fast and great food with a great price definitely felt like they put in effort for their guests to have a good dinner”
“Outstanding staff, food was incredible. Best old fashioned I’ve had. Highly recommended. Great service!”
“Wonderful homemade ice cream in unique flavors that is perfect for special occasion or just treating yourself. Go here.”
“Another hidden gem in the heart of downtown Vancouver… I cannot say enough positive things about La Frontera!
We accidentally stumbled upon this restaurant after living here for a few years. It’s a small little storefront that is unassuming. We walked by 100 times and never really noticed it. One Tuesday evening our normal Mexican restaurant had unexpectedly closed so we decided to give this place a try. That was the night that we met Holly. She was an absolute delight, so professional, and friendly!
The drinks here are wonderful! They have a large selection for cocktails and margaritas. We’ve noted multiple times that people enjoy their wine, as well
Food here is solid… I have loved every single dish I’ve ever had except for the salad. However, salad is salad… You get what you get. Every Taco of theirs is absolutely wonderful… I cannot rave enough about how delicious their food is! We often get the Carne Asada and shrimp platter and it’s more than enough for two.
I wish I knew all the names of our servers in the past six months, but every single one of them have been wonderful!
Price is on point and very fair. Outside of Tuesdays when they host trivia via, you can always find a table.
We hope to see people support local more… We would love to see this place here for many many years to come!
Go try it out and thank me later!”
“Summary: Great customer service. First and foremost, the staff were all excellent and the food was good. Large portions, we all took home enough food for another meal, so value seems decent.
If you have been to an olive garden, you pretty much know what your getting food wise, and I feel while this isn't the nicest olive garden in terms of physical restaurant, the staff were all top notch that day.
The food was good, just not great. We got a variety of things, soups, salads, apps, pasta...and whole everything was good, I will go again, nothing was amazing where I'm going to rave about; bread was a little too salted for me, pasta was a little bland, Spinach and archoke dip was good but the chips with it didn't seem to pair right.
Food is subjective even cooked right, for my rating system I feel 3.5-4/5 is the right score but service was so great it's an easy 4.
My system: 5 would be amazing tell your friends, 3 is ok but mundane. 2 could be worse and 1 couldn't.
Atmosphere was nothing special, ok but didn't add to anything. It feels a little dated and could probably use a refresh but was taken care of and neat.
Bottom line, if you've never been to an olive garden, go get some bread sticks there, it's a right of passage. If you have been before, go if you like olive garden, this one is run well.”
“Its my favorite Thai restaurant in town. Super consistent. Quality. Great flavor. Very kind staff. Even the to-go I order from DD arrives beautifully presented. Its all the “little things” and then you taste it… and you are hooked❤️”
“I placed my order through my app marking it asap from the parking lot. I walked in and waited for a customer ahead of me to finish. I was warmly greeted and ask some additional options to add to my order if I would like to. I paid. He went to the shelf of pizza’s that were made and gave me my order.
Baked well at home and tasted great!
Vegetarian options: Veggie pizza, always a great choice too.
Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian and gluten free options.
Parking: Parking lot in front of the store.
Kid-friendliness: Open foyer and able to watch pizza being made!
Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor from side walk.”
“My husband and I visited the "Shinsen" sushi restaurant in October 2024. The reason we post this review much later is we just returned home in London, UK. We were very pleasantly surprised from the moment we entered this nice restaurant. The interior design of the restaurant is made from the heart with attention to detail in the theme of the Far East. Next, the friendly atmosphere is created by the restaurant staff. Restaurant chefs prepare dishes right next to you and you can watch it being prepared. During our visit, we tried many dishes and drinks. I must admit that my husband, who is a very picky person and stingy with praise, found the food very tasty and delicious, giving much praises to the staff. I, however, was enchanted by my Violet Eyes cocktail being served "in the fog". We wish this nice restaurant every success.”
“Amazing food, drinks, service and PRICES! Seriously, go for the prices and be blown away with everything else. Where else can you get a meal for under $7?!”
“Holly meat balls! Ordered a dish both the marinara sauce and meat balls were packed with flavor. The meat was tender well seasoned a true work of art. If you try anything here get the them!”
“Best Crispy Duck curry anywhere, super nice people, never disappointed.”
“We have been enjoying dinner at El Gaucho for special events for over 20 years and it just keeps getting better and better.”
“Everything we had was excellent. The patio is my favorite in all of Vancouver. The red sampler was fantastic. Their food was absolutely perfect. Pairs well with their reds and whites. Love this place.”
“Our family loves this place. They have great service and delicious food. We enjoy the happy hour!”
“Super yummy food! Giant portions and awesome customer service. Will definitely be coming back 😊”
“This place is honestly the cleanest restaurant I’ve been to. I worked in restaurants for over a decade. I’ve been eating here for 4-5 years now and I am always so impressed with the cleanliness of EVERYTHING!! Down to the bathrooms.”
“Great place. Never been to a bar with such impressive service, great food and all around good vibes. Band was free too. Love this place.”
“The store and product are great, however, the online ordering is set up to only allow bonus points to be used IF you order something NOT considered a SPECIAL item. Unfortunately, whoever set up their online ordering system has SPECIALTY pizza's in that same category. You pay full price for the SPECIALTY pizzas and they are NOT SPECIAL pizzas. They took my points and did not give me my discount even though I paid full price for one of my pizzas. What is the point of getting credits if you can't use them? FIX THAT PROBLEM.”
“The best bang for your buck when it comes to Japanese food. All you can eat for a decent price. Tons of sushi options (yep! All-you-can-eat sushi), fresh grill-style options, and plenty of other Japanese options, including noodles, rice, gyozas, Kung Pao, beef, chicken skewers, string beans, hot and cold beverages, and of course soups and deserts. Staff are friendly and clear tables quickly to keep the wait time to none most of the time. The noise level is like most restaurants, it depends on how many people are in there. Our go-to for sushi and Japanese. My family loves sushi, but I don't like it and there are still plenty of options for me. Well worth it. You'll love it if you try it.”
“I've taken my kids to Fuji's since my 19 year old's 1st birthday. It's still so fun to take them, and enjoy our time together. The chefs are fun to talk to, very impressive to watch, and they are very careful to serve exactly what you order.”
“Service was excellent! 👍🏻♥️🍺 Good atmosphere, seating inside and out, which is nice! Beer was very good!”
“after a long wait of 20 minutes, we got a table to celebrate SVD, we ordered food and we were really hungry, after 20 minutes of nobody coming by or the server even asking if we got anything, a guy from the kitchen comes to ask if we got our food, I asked him to cancel our order, wich by the way was not even started! The organization of this place is terrible and the customer service is worthless, don't waste your time. Unless you want your night out ruined by a bad restaurant”
“first time here, food was great, serving sizes are large, staff is friendly. glad they are open again.”
“Went there this morning, the place was nearly empty, and after 10 minutes of waiting went to the bar and asked the bartender if any wait staff was working. She said she was the waitress and was making drinks and would be with us shortly. After waiting 5-7 more minutes she came over to our table and said (straight away) that I had not waited "that long". Of course this was rude and I said, "we were done and leaving". I just tried to call (5 hours later) to speak to a manager and was told, "they are in and out and would call me back". I think I am seeing the issue....I will never go back. It was the worst experience I could ever imagine.”
“This is, hands down, among the best food I've eaten. I brought the family in yesterday and they all agree. I have every expectation that you will need a bigger location very soon.”
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“The menu options were great and we enjoyed our food. The greeter and our waitress were especially friendly and helpful. However, the young lady who showed us to our table looked out of place. Everyone other employee was dressed in attire you would see at Oktoberfest as you would expect in a German restaurant. She was in a very casual oversized sloppy looking sweatshirt or sweater. And although I use a walker, she led my husband quickly to our table, chatted with him while waiting for me to catch up. Then she walked away without even waiting for me to actually get to the table or speaking to me at all - VERY RUDE!! Our waitress, server, greeter and the food more than made up for the bad taste she left in my mouth, thank goodness.”
“Amazing food and great service every time. The pizza is always fresh with a perfect crust and tons of flavor, and the fish and chips are surprisingly some of the best around—crispy, golden, and cooked just right. Friendly staff and a welcoming vibe make this place a go-to spot. Highly recommend! 🍕🐟”
“Great food, beautiful ambiance and amazing service. Mikala was a very good and kind server. Dining in remembrance of a dear friend was made so special by all of the people at Kenjis. Thank you Kenji’s GM, Mikala and the staff! You made it a memory we will never forget!”
“Wow!! Best Barbecue we have had in a Long time! The meats were moist and Smokey, the beans spicy and great, wonderful greens and corn bread (being southern, my favorite), potato salad and cold slaw also great! We have found a new favorite place! Also, Don’t forget the banana pudding!! It’s as good or maybe better than my grandmother’s. I have a feeling they are going to be busy. Kathy B”
“Many of us used to go here often when we were pre-teenagers all the way up to when they closed down due to what ever it was that caused them to close. Driving by many times over the recent years seeing the doors closed and the building dark, i would reflect on the countless times sitting there eating my burritos while having many conversations with Ophelia (Mom/Grandma Original Owner) as she would come out and sit with customers when she wasn't cooking. I was so glad to hear the family has pulled it all back together and re-opened MIGUELS! They did have and will continue to have a massive following and they have proven that in the first days of re-opening as they ran out of food. CONGRATS to the MIGUELS FAMILY! Thanks for bringing back the great food as well as the fond memories of times past.”
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“I’m not sure what has taken me so long to leave a review for this amazing place.
Considering I’ve been enjoying their food and service for 15+ years, it’s almost criminal that I haven’t shared my thoughts!
I’ll keep this short and sweet.
This place is fantastic! The food is an excellent value, and I’m honestly surprised they’ve managed to keep their prices reasonable while everyone else is jacking their menus through the roof.
Value aside, what really makes (or breaks) a place, in my opinion, is customer service. And this place has always been excellent.
What stands out to me is that I’ve been seeing the same faces working there for well over a decade. To me, that speaks volumes about the leadership. Customer service is hard, and as a former restaurateur, I know firsthand that the food service industry can be brutal. So it really says something when a restaurant can retain its staff the way this place has.
But the food? It’s great. We usually come for breakfast, but the lunches are delicious too.
The gold medal has to go to the Redneck Benedict. If I had to leave one negative, though, it’d be the burgers. The beef just isn’t very good, and it tastes pretty low quality. I honestly hate even saying that, but it’s true. Still, in 15+ years, that’s the only thing that’s ever disappointed me, and I don’t think that’s much of a knock.”
“We had an AMAZING unexpected experience after the pool. Skye, our server, was so personable. In addition, she already knew what we wanted before we asked for it. In addition, the manager wanted to know our experience, she was so receptive. Applebee's is earning lots of props back. ❤”
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“I had seen a post on a local board game group about this shop opening up soon. Finally something closer to us north county folks! I stopped by mid afternoon and Keith greeted me with a smile. He was incredibly friendly and welcoming. He showed me around and we talked for close to an hour. The for sale board game selection is thorough and they plan to still add more. They also have a library of games you can play in the cafe. They have about 8-10 play tables and the cafe offers a variety of soups, sandwiches, drinks, and more! I'm really excited to see Contrarian's grow and be a focal board gaming resource for our community.”
“This place is absolutely beautiful and the coffee drinks are stellar 👌 The blackberry cream on my latte was delicious and they have decaf espresso for us anxious folks. They also stay open later and have plenty of seating. Please try this place out. You will NOT be disappointed.
Support local, so wonderful places like this stay downtown!”
“This place was sooo cute! The teas were soo good and so was the soft serve! Friendly and fast service! Love all the capybara themed stuff in there! Also love the chill room in the back that has lounge seats and board games! Highly recommend checking this place out!”
“Absolutely amazing! From the basic dog to all the unexpected flavor combinations, you can’t go wrong! And top it off with an ice cold Shasta for a perfect lunch! Don’t let this little place fool you. It’s a powerhouse of flavor and friendliness that you won’t want to miss!”
“An absolute gem! Authentic Turkish cuisine, incredible flavors, and outstanding service every single time. Everything is prepared with care, the atmosphere is welcoming, and you always leave looking forward to your next visit. We keep coming back, and it never disappoints. Highly recommend!”
“This place took me back home! I haven’t been able to find as delicious of food as I found here. Was suggested this and certainly thankful I stopped by. The crunchy tacos are as good as they say - shredded beef being my favorite! Enjoyed it with their green and red salsa. Partner had the asada quesadilla. Massive portions. Rice and beans taste fresh and delicious. They have great seating and a huge salsa bar with a variety of things to enjoy. Will continue to come back for me + suggest to others! :)”
“We stumbled upon this place while out for a walk and feel so grateful that we did! Absolutely out of this world coffee, incredibly kind staff and spacious seating area on front patio for us and our pup. My husband and I both had a seasonal special drink: him, the miso butterscotch latte and myself, the one coconut latte. Both were incredible and truly unique. We also ordered a breakfast sandwich to share that was fresh and had the fluffiest and warmest bun. What stood out to us most though was how warm and personable the staff was. Highly recommend!!”
“What a cute bakery in downtown Vancouver. The pastries are exceptional. The baked goods are firm and golden yet giving in the center. The 4/5 for the food is given due to the lack of cardamom in the cardamom bun. It is truly a flavor where it’s hard to do too much. The amount could be doubled. Staff is friendly. Short walk to the park to enjoy delicious baked goods in the presence of beautiful trees.”
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“My brother and I went to the Cove last night and they got it right. Everything was excellent! I had the ahi tuna and my brother the scallops. Not a nite left. Even shared a dessert of butter cake ! Our server was awesome”