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Fresh local products combined with culinary expertise are served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The streetscape of Fort Langley viewed from under the big tent out front enhances one's tasting experience, whether in fair or formidable weather.
went to beatnicks a few weeks ago as i heard amazing things about their food from friends of mine. i was sceptikal cause i think so much food done outside of vancouver is so boring, so many chains in the suburbs. but i thought hey why not, i'll give it a shot. i've been back twice now & can't wait to go back again!
first time i came in was for lunch on the weekend a few weeks back, & i had the soup of the day to start - it was a cream of pumpkin an avacado, i never even HEARD of a soup like that before, & it was to DIE FOR, so i knew i had to come back. had the roasted turkey sandwich ~amazing~! service was fast & friendly & the restaurant was packed, always a good sign.
second time one week later, had their dinner with a girlfriend of mine & saw it was as creative & fresh as anything i've seen downtown. gonna talk to their chef on the next trip lol. these guys know their food & know how to do it properly, & we had such a hard time choosing. tomato bruchetta (plus soup again, not the same tho) to start, & we had halibut with orange fennel reduction & arctic char with avacado moouse. both were cooked to perfection. all the flavors worked & the presentation was beautiful. and to top it all off i'm told they do daily specials during the week ~yum, can't wait!
ambiance was soooo chill. we loved it so much, we didn't have to yell to talk, the music was jazzy & classy, not too loud, & the server was so sweet.
restarants & food & talent like this are rare & reasons to get outside of vancouver folks. i recommend this restaurant to everyone with no reservations. it's a gem!!!! great job!!!<3
We didn't want to labour on Labour Day. Decided to go for a drive so my son could practice driving on his L license. Ended up in Ft. Langley. Haven't been there for a year or so, since the ferry stopped running. Was surprised to so many people but what was more surprising is that some of the restaurants were not open on a beautiful sunny holiday Monday.
The hot and sunny weather heightened our cravings for refreshments and nourishment. We noticed a restaurant, Beatniks, with a big line up so decided to see if we could get in quicker at another establishment. No luck however due to all the restaurants were busy and the food on the menus seemed to be just standard fare. Eventually decided to go and put our name in on the waitlist at Beatniks. Turned out tobe a great choice. During our 20 min or so wait I had a chance to study the menu and to watch what was coming out on the plates from the kitchen. Visual presentations on the plates were captivating and pleasing to the eye. Decided that we probably made the right choice.
Hostess with the mostess seated us at a great table on the patio. Couldn't ask for anything better.
She handled the large crowd with ease.
Started with the usual beer on tap and an order of Poutine and one order of Crab Cakes.
Poutine was excellent. One of the best I've tasted. The wine ingredient made the gravy rich and flavourful.
All poutines should be made this way.
Crab Cakes were good but I believe they coul have used a little more seasoning.
For mains we had the Artisian Salad, The Beatnik Wrap and a burger.
The presentation of the salad was very pleasing to one's eye. The varied ingredients made the salad taste just right. To my knowledge I haven't had figs in a salad before.
The Wrap was tasty and not too big. The mango chutney did the trick in the tast dept.
Can't comment on the burger due to my son ate it before I could critque it.
An all in all good experience. Cost with tip about $112.
I really love the ambiance of Fort Langley, and I've been to Beatniks a few times now so I was excited for the food and quality that I've come to expect so far. The only issue I've ever had there is the occasional flub when it comes to service. We came on a quiet evening, and were sat immediately. However, our server didn't come over to take a drink order for just under 10 minutes. I used to work in the service industry, I know how it works. Sometimes you can't get right away if you're busy, but she flat out ignored us and went to other tables around us before she got to us after 10 minutes! We ordered drinks, and that took quite awhile too. Not really on par with the lack of tables there were. By that time, we were ready to order. She never asked about how our food was and seemed like she had better things to do. She seems a little past her prime...and didn't appear to be able to handle what looked like 5 or 6 tables. I've been served by the owner before, a really pleasant lady, and she's great, but this other waitress does not seem to enjoy her job and it shows. Our food was good, could have been a little more flavourful, but other then the service being poor, it was an alright experience. I'll try it again, and hopefully have a different server next time...
I want to love it here, I really do. I love to support non-chain locally owned restaurants and I think the atmosphere is great, I like how the tables are well spaced (rare these days), there are flowers on the tables, good music playing and they make an effort to create a casual but classy ambience.
However the food and service is so hit and miss. It can range from the good (the burger and the french toast) to the mediocre (the flattest 3 egg omelette I've ever eaten). The fries are sometimes lovely and crunchy, sometimes soggy. On my past visit, I had a mixture of both good and bad fries on my plate!
Service is variable too - sometimes we've felt so looked after, with the waitress attending to us promptly and efficiently, making us feel glad to be there. Other times, like this Sunday at noon, we waited over an hour for our food to arrive after ordering, with only the briefest of acknowledgement from the waitress ("it won't be much longer", and then we waited a further 25 minutes). Last fall we ordered our breakfast waffles and some of them came with whipped cream, some didn't. It is listed as part of the meal, we shouldn't have to make special requests for it and then be made to feel like we're ordering off menu.
However, we keep going back every so often in the hope we get one of the 'good' days. It is a nice place to take guests from out of town, just because it isn't a chain. So we can just hope that they get a bit more reliable in their food and service. I have scored them '3' because sometimes it is a 2 and sometimes a 4. This is a hard place to read . . .
I was amazed how busy this place was both on the deck and inside the restaurant. They had all kinds of well dressed servers offering great service. The menu is not vast but I had no problems choosing a great lunch. Nice quiet background music and the cleanest washrooms I have seen for ages. THe staff were so polite and made us feel very welcome.
I've been to Beatniks several times, and it's always been an OKAY experience. The prices are fairly high, and compared to some other places in Fort Langley, I expected the quality of food to be much better. The last time I went, I had a ravioli, which ran me a pretty penny. It was not fresh pasta. It was a suppliers frozen ravioli, in an overpowering sauce. It tasted okay, but not what I expected.Each time, the food has been okay, but I'm still waiting for that menu item that's going to blow me away!
I am confused as to why there are a few negative or mediocre reviews for this resturaunt. I absolutely LOVE Beatniks and thing it is adorable. I've been on a number of occasions (probably around 7), and I've never been disapointed. I really enjoy their yam fries, and their quiche is to DIE for. My absolute favorite would have to be their halibut; it always is fresh and their sauce is incredible.
My husband made reservations for Beatniks on Valentines Day (yes, I realize this is a little delayed); and it was one of the most romantic evenings I've had. The resturaunt took the time to print our names on the table we were seated at. They had a lovely three course meal that they adjusted to meet our needs. The services are always very sweet (and tres chic). I'd suggest a bit of a broader wine selection, but other than that, I have no complaints. I will keep coming back to Beatniks again and again; I love that they chose local, fresh ingredients.
Had lunch here and overall it was very good. The resteraunt was busy and inside it is fairly open so it can get a bit loud. Ordered quiche and it was very tasty. The service was quick and overall was good. I would go back as there were several good menu options at reasonable prices.
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