Editorial Reviews
The room's become a bit dowdy, which puts it in sharp contrast to the fresh, imaginative dishes that come dependably from Nicolas Hipperson's kitchen. Local ingredients never had it so good: beetroot salad ($12), pork belly with oven roasted figs ($14), and grilled caesar salad ($12) are bang-on appetizers, and dishes like the braised Cache Creek lamb ($29) keep pace. Clams, salmon, and halibut...
by vanmag
on April 10, 2014 from vanmag
Patrons "get the best of what BC has to offer" at this "farm-to-table" West End "oasis" that "always delivers" with "well-prepared" Pacific NW "delights" backed by a wine list "filled with some treasures"; the "understated" dining room offers views of English Bay, and service is "strong", so though it "substantially lightens" wallets, it's still a "terrific way to experience" "local food and...
by zagat
on January 13, 2014 from zagat
This top-starred restaurant is a gem -- painstaking in preparation, arty in presentation, and yet completely unfussy in atmosphere. Raincity Grill was one of the very first restaurants in Vancouver to embrace the "buy locally, eat seasonally" concept. The menu focuses on seafood, game, poultry, and organic vegetables from British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. The room is long, low, and...
Rated 5 stars by frommers
on December 10, 2011 from frommers
Discerning palates flock to try the halibut-polenta Benedict and the grapefruit mimosas for brunch. Once the sun goes down, the “100-mile” food is what keeps them coming back. Harry Kambolis and his team offer a seasonally changing menu of organic, sustainable farmed dishes that support local artisan farmers. Try the “spoons.” Salmon and mushrooms by the bite. If you can get in between 5 and 6...
by blackbookmag
on November 11, 2008 from blackbookmag