Heard this was going to be on Triple D and we wanted to check it out before the episode aired so off we went to check it out. I wasn't sure what to expect but it turned out to be a fun evening. A smaller room than I had expected and certainly what you'd call "rustic". Cozy too though and it appealed to me. We were seated quickly (around 7pm on a Saturday night late November) and our server was by to take drink orders quickly. Sweet young lady with a ready smile and a very polite manner. Our buddy ordered the Mixed Grill which was this monster plate of breakfast with 9 (NINE) slices of bacon! I thought he was insane and bet him he'd never finish it. Hubby ordered the slightly more modest Yukon Breakfast (with only 5 slices of bacon) (very nice bacon I might add!!!) while I had the roast beef dinner. Loaded high with mashed potatoes and veg... yum!!! Gravy over all of it. Heavenly! We all wanted pie but had no room in our tummies so we ordered slices to go and enjoyed them at home a couple of hours later.

We went back again this past weekend with some out of town friends and had had another nice evening. Same charming server and same great service. The boys mostly all had the special of soup, prime rib and chocolate cake for dessert. I had the Hot-Outta-the-Pan steak and eggs breakfast this time. A little over cooked to my liking (medium as opposed to more rare medium rare) but still very flavourful and tasty. There was silence as we all dug into our generous plates of food. It is what it is though.. it's diner food but very good diner food in my humble opinion. The boys all had a dessert and they said the chocolate cake (part of the 3 course dinner) was really good. They scraped their plates clean. Even though we hung out and chatted and caught up with each other's lives, we didn't feel rushed to leave or anything at all. The cleared the plates and left us to visit in peace. We got a cheerful "thank you" and "come again" from the whole staff when we eventually got up and yes... we will be back again soon! Must be careful to not indulge too often though... though one can never over-do bacon in my eyes, my doctor may have my hide if I go too often.

Place like the iconic Tomahawk Resteraunt have become a rare bird in Greater Vancouver. Very few of the dozens of charming, offbeat independent resteraunts remain in a city that continues to morph at an alarming rate. For every joint like this one there's 30 ABC or Pantry franchises cranking out uninspired food in a charmless setting. So I really wanted to love this place, having a soft spot for the "good ol' days". This weekday morning the cafe was about half full. Its a cozy/cramped sort of room with all kinds of bric-a-brac hanging from the rafters and 50's/60's era Native "art" on the walls. Fun is a term that springs to mind. My 4 year old son seemed to enjoy the setting and the crayons and paper place mats to color as well. Problem one: Our server was overworked and couldnt give us more than cursory attention. Not bad service per se but as the saying goes: Personality goes a long way. Note to management. Problem two: Breakfast for two ( my son ate of my plate) came to $40. A couple plates of bacon/egg/pancake combos, 2 coffee and 1 apple juice is what we had. Not tons of food. Problem three: the food itself wasnt very good. Factor in the price and its a rip off, plain and simple. For heaven's sake, dont serve frozen, pebble-like hashbrowns to people when its so easy to produce fresh. Nothing here looked like it was cooked with love. Very, very average breakfast all things considered. Problem five: Our meals took near 30 minutes to get to our table. I can only assume the kitchen is understaffed as is the front of the house. Note to management: Clean up the grungey make-a-wish pond adjacent to the cash guy. There's a HUGE drowned wolf spider sprawled at the bottom of the pool. Middle Aged Ponytail Guy who works the cash register at the door seemed about as engaged in guest's experience as the wood totem poles out front. We had fun but agreed it was hardly worth a return trip and will not recommend this relic to my hungry friends. Sad really.

When I moved to NorthVan, I looked for the famous Tomahawk a few times because friends said it was a good place to eat. I passed the building more than once but I thought it was a band council office or something because they have no signage whatsoever. I finally found it and gave it a try. I have been an occasional eater there for the last year.

The previous reviewers are both right. The breakfasts are good, if you like diner food. They are big, filling and loaded with cholesterol. Just what you need on a rainy morning. The coffee is average, and the juices are not great. The burgers are really bad, and the fries are no good. The dinners are a mixed bag. I like the fish and I hear good things about the meatloaf. I admit, I have never heard of a chicken cordon bleu burger here. They have specials on different days, so for example 2x steak night is a big event. Personally I prefer the breakfast.

Really it is hit and miss. My advice would be to stick to breakfast if that is what you came for. As for the interior, the kitschy Indian art is what it is, and is just knick knacks not a museum. The ambience is dull and dark, and there is a subtle mouldy smell. The servers seem friendly.

If you want to eat plain diner food, okay. If you want fancy, it isn't here.

Heard lots about this place and all the history around it before trying it.

The food sounded great reading the menu. Giant tasty breakfasts. Organic burgers. Etc. But honestly it didn't taste that great. In particular I was dissapointed with the burger. It sounded much tastier than it was. Don't like the way they served the lettuce on it (shredded, ugh). Made what should have been a savoury greasy burger (my favourite) taste like grass. I think some people might love the burger, I certainly didn't. The breakfast dish was better but not spectacular.

The ambience you will also probably love or hate. From the outside to the inside it is fairly unique. A bit tacky. I didn't love it, but it is interesting and different and there is a lot of history. So I give high marks for being something different. Really without the building this place would not be much at all.

I'd almost give it 3 stars overall but I actually go back to 3 star restaurants. I have no urge to return so can't give it that. I might someday if convenient but no immediate plans.

Trying to relive the past, I betook myself to the Tomahawk. First, the so-called Indian Art is pretty tacky. You would think that being next door to the reserve they could get the good stuff. As to the food, if you are going to charge $10.00+ for burgers, you should have the class to use real potatoes for your fries, not frozen cardboard, especially if you're trying to sound upscale with offerings like "Chicken Cordon Bleu burgers".

This is one of those places you remember from childhood when it was a great restaurant (or your expectations weren't as high so you thought it was great.) I went back after not going for 15 years and was in for one lousy surprise. The food was downright poor and expensive. The hashbrowns tasted like they'd been in a freezer since the moon-landing. Seriously, they were the kind you'd get at Safeway and cheaply seasoned. Its an indictment on humanity that people line up to eat here. Like Sophies Costly Cafe in Kits, only worse, this place relies only on its name.

This restaurant has been in business since 1926 and hasn't chaged the menu in years. A great place to bring visitors as it is very interesting place with lots of history. They are famous for the huge burgers, Yukon Breakfast, Old Fashioned Shakes and Home Made Pies. We had a nice lunch with good service and for the first time very few customers which made it far more relaxing

You need to know what you're in for at the Tomahawk. The food is old school family diner. If you dont like that, dont eat here.
But every so often, a nice greasy breakfast is just what the soul needs. I generally eat very healthy, and mostly at nicer restaurants, but I grew up on Tomahawk, and I know what to expect.
If you want a great old fashion (80s style) family diner experience, this is perfect. They dont even have a liquor license.
It's kitschy, its old school, its great fun...dont expect some great culinary creations, or fancy service, its a diner. know it love it!

A veritable Vancouver institution and tourist attraction, the highly aged Tomahawk looks and feels like a place out of time - highly anachronistic. Sitting down and browing the menu, taking in the decor, makes you feel like you have stepped sixty-odd years backwards.

Organic beef burgers of a myriad of sorts are the specialty, named after famous local native chiefs. 100% organic beef and fresh fixings make for some of the most unique and flavourful (not to mention large) burgers that you will ever find. Fantastic and HUGE breakfasts are also extremely plentiful and popular. This place even has its own coffee (quite good too)!

The ambience is really what creates the time-travel effect; old-style booths, various genuine native artifacts and artwork, some of it decades old, bedecks the walls. A highly visible glass-doored fridge none-too subtly presents fresh-baked goods, and the friendly and attentive staff is always giving you the sensation of being at a family member's.

I appreciate fine dining more than anything, but although this restaurant does not qualift as "fine" dining, it certainly is both special and unique.

If you have out of town guest and would like a place that has all the Canadian charm and native art this place is a good stop for most people. It's not as good as it use to be but it's better than most. Breakfast,lunch,dinner you get what you pay for. Sure the service at time is slow. And when you have to ask for a menu you would think something must be wrong and there is. But young girls working their first job and all.

There would seem to be a lot of regulars as they are greeted with a "Hi Bob" "How you doing Mary" But not being one one would think that I would get faster service and at least a menu in my hands in less than 20 minutes.

I've tried many things here over the years and the pies are great. And the burgers are tasty and if you want a winier on top of your sure they will do that. The breakfast is smaller than it use to be but it will fill you up if you are of average size.

The patty is 100% premium certified ORGANIC ground beef from The Blue Goose Cattle Company. And you pay for it but with all the topping you don't really taste it.

I just had the plain burger and fries not the skookum dookum chuck burger. They have cute names for their foods.

As the menu is large enough and you have an all day breakfast you have something for everyone. This is a good place to take your out of town guest. And those that I have taken here have enjoyed it.