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My wife and I were very excited to visit this place after seeing all the hard work they did all summer fixing it up.. Unfortunately were were both very dissappointed and niether of us could finish our meal...
I had the pulled pork sandwich, which was a soggy mess, which had to be eaten with a knife and fork. so I wouldn't wear it.. The sauce on the meat tasted like something out of a can or bottle and wasn't good at all..
My wife had the Ravioli, which sounded very good on the menu, but again the sauce tasted like it was out of a can, just like the 1/2 inch of Parmasean Cheese that you buy at the store in the green can that was poured on top...
This could be a great place, but the menu and value needs to be looked at in detail... Hopefully they don't end up like the last restaurant that was there..
First time visiting Gryphon's Lair. It was a great experience. The food was excellent. The RAVIOLI was delicious. My mom had the Mushroom Pot Pie, and enjoyed it very much. The service was great, Stephanie was the best! The menu had a wide variety of items, including a British Fare. It's good to see a nice restaurant in this area. They're quite busy, so make sure you make a reservation!
Read a few reviews before stopping here and couldn't believe they were speaking of the same place. The food was incredible. My husband and i love eating out. We started with a mixed drink - Caesar and a beer ( 2 drinks under 10.00 total).
I like doing appetizers for meals so went that route. Baked Crab and Spinach Dip i couldn't get enough of but had to slow down to fit in the Guiness soup which was awesome with quite a unique taste. My husband and i shared the Roasted Garlic and Three Cheese Toast-u don't get this flavourd toast in your everyday diner. Everything looked good but i ended up with the wee sliders...each bite an experiece. My favourite the pulled pork. My better half went for the fish and chips and he though it better then most he tried in BC. Coming from the east coast that is saying a lot. My compliments to the chef - the meal was beyond my expectations and reasonably priced. The service was good, the atmosphere ever better and our doggy bags weren't frowned upon. We thoughly enjoyed our meal and definitely will return for more. I hope to try the ribs especially.
My guess with other reviews would be they have no taste buds!!!
Stopped in for a beer and appy to check out the new place. It was a quick stop.
The recommended beer on tap ("better than all the rest we have on tap") was very not all that good, but that's our taste. The music was awful, awful, awful and LOUD. Music can tame the wild beast, but it can create one too! And by the end of the visit I was in a rush to leave - mostly due to the music (and the fly that wouldn't leave our table alone).
We ordered dry garlic ribs and chicken wings (asian ginger). It was just disappointing. The wings were too hot to eat - I know, don't complain about hot food, but I couldn't even pick them up. Otherwise, once they finally cooled they were ok. The dry garlic ribs were full sized ribs cut into 4 sections of two bones per section. They weren't dry, they were more like what you'd do for dinner AND they were full of bone fragments. At $11.99 ~ hmmm. Also, two finger food dishes and only one finger bowl with one lemon - I'll share lots of my hubby's things, but not his greasy finger washing bowl !!
So, sadly we won't likely go back. But service was good & our booth was clean; the menu LOOKED good, &the prices were good - but then that all depends on what you actually get...
My mom and sister and I went for lunch today. My mom ordered tea which came with a teabag in a mug, no teapot, we saw teapots at other tables...
I had Ravioli Arrabiata, excellent, spinach and mozzarella stuffed pasta with a chunky spicy tomato sauce, caramelized onions and lots of roasted garlic. One of the best pasta dishes I have had. Sister had Fish (cod) and Chips, light crispy batter and perfectly moist flaky fish, and hot, crisp chips. Mom had Pub Lunch, a generous portion, bread, ham, roast beef, pork, three cheeses, Scotch egg and Barnston pickle (mixed pickled vegetables, spices and brown sauce). B. Pickle was the only condiment. No butter, no mayo, no horseradish, no dijon.
Service a little slow getting back to us likely because ot the table of 16 who entered the restaurant just before we did. However, I highly recommend it and we will be back.
Gryphon's Lair has opened in what once was the Omega Restaurant (after 14 years of being closed).
We live close by and have been anticipating this opening for awhile.
Finally we managed to go for dinner last night. I highly recommend reservations. Even though the place is really big, it's also really busy!
The very tasteful decor and outdoor patio were pleasing. However, it somehow didn't 'match' the English Pub fare menu. Not really a complaint, just an observation.
The menu includes British favourites such as Shepherd's Pie, Fish & Chips and Bangers and Mash.
I ordered the Santa Fe salad which was very good. Only complaint is it could have had more sliced avocado.
One in our group ordered the Mini Sliders - 3 different little burgers as an appetizer at $11.95. I contemplated ordering it as a main. When I saw it I was glad I didn't - the sliders were tiny and to me appeared over-cooked.
Also ordered at our table was Southern Fried Chicken, a steak, calamari and a chicken burger. All looked good, I heard no complaints. We all said they should have Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding on the menu....maybe it will be a Sunday special?
The prices were reasonable and the waitress was very good at her job. All in all, good food - not outstanding, but we will go back...
We saw the ribs go past and they looked awesome, that will be my order next time!
Getting right to the point, my wife and I (and our ten year old son) had a lovely late night dinner here. She started with a seafood chowder (perfectly seasoned and brimming with fresh clams) and my son and I both had cream of cauliflower and broccoli soup, all served at just the right temperature in large warm soup plates, with utmost care taken to preserve the beautiful presentation from kitchen to table. I chose something very light for my main dish, perfectly seared scallops served with watercress, and my wife chose steamed Salt Spring Island mussels in an anise-infused coconut curry sauce. Our son had lightly battered cod with fries, and for dessert we shared a white chocolate creme brulée and a strawberry parfait layered with shortbread brandy cake made from scratch. The restaurant has expansive views of the water as well as the mountains in the distance. When the weather is mild, consider dining on the open patio, but even indoors you can enjoy the vista through large picture windows. A large stone fireplace anchors the interior, and prominently displayed along one wall are framed photographic prints of local scenery. In one corner sits a large upright piano, and if you ask, they might let you play it. In keeping with the slow food philosophy of Robert and Sandy (husband-and-wife proprietors), ingredients are sourced locally whenever possible. Good value considering the overall quality of the dining experience. We've barely sampled the menu, and we will definitely be back.
