Went out for the day with a couple of friends and for a bite to eat tonight decided to give this restaurant a try due to some good reviews in the local newspapers. We were greeted promptly as we entered and given a table immediately. The wait staff were friendly and very fast (a little too fast to make a decision on wine, etc. though) and we had to ask them to come back a couple of times, before we could decide on some wine and some small plates. The wine was served and very quickly the food was brought. We had decided to share the mussels, the scallops and the sourdough toast first, then added the short ribs and the rosemary tenderloin kebabs. The food was very well presented and the servings were ample and good value for the dollar. The mussels were absolutely fresh and tasty as were the scallops. The sauces were so good that we used the extra bread for dipping and soaking up the juices. once these dishes were finished we decided to share the cheese plate and a couple of desserts. All of it was delicious and I would definitely recommend this place to other friends.

I went here with a friend and felt that I had walked into a small French cafe. My friend has been here before and we were greeted warmly by both of the owners (hostess/waitress and the chef). We sat down and menus were brought promptly, including the Daily Specials sheet. After a few minutes our orders were taken and our selected wine was brought. The wine was a French red, which I found to be delicious. I had decided not to have an appetizer since the daily dessert specials were displayed on the front counter and I wanted to save room for dessert. I had the Croque Normand with pomme frites and a fresh salad and my friend had an omelet (with goat cheese in it) with pommes frites and a fresh salad. The food was delivered very quickly and I found that my Croque Normand was sublime. The ham and cheese inside the homemade bread was warmed nicely and the camembert on top was melted and wonderful. The salad had a homemade dressing which I found to be delicious. The pommes frites were shoestring-size, crisp and fresh. My friend gave me a taste of his omelet (which had been cooked to order - with the eggs soft in the middle) and I felt that next time I come to this restaurant that I will have one of their omelets. Once our meals were finished our dishes were cleared and the rest of our wine was poured. The hostess/waitress informed us that she would return when we were ready for coffee and our dessert. After approximately 30 minutes we were ready for dessert and we both had the Upsidedown Apple Tarte. The tarte was warmed and served with vanilla ice cream and fresh whipped cream. I found that this was a perfect finish for a wonderful French luncheon. This was a first time visit for me, but definitely not a last visit.

I used to go to this restaurant before their renovations and found it to be all right for the price. The hot food was served hot and the cold food was served cold. So once the renovations were completed I decided to give it another try. And I have to say, it was one of the worst experiences I have ever had at an AYCE restaurant. The hot food was barely lukewarm and I actually sent the vegetable tempura back since it was cold and so greasy I couldn't even eat it. The gyoza were also cold as was the agedashi tofu. I know that a person gets what they pay for, but this was not even worth $5.00, never mind the $10.95 a person pays for week days. I will not be back, not even for our usual group lunch dates that we used to have at this restaurant.

Tonight I went to dinner here with a group of friends. I had not been to an Ethiopian restaurant before, so was looking forward to a new experience. I arrived and it was determined that there is no cutlery provided for eating, that you just eat with your fingers and some bread that you dip and scoop with. So the group arrived and it was decided that we would order 8 dishes, and share them around. The waiter/owner came around and took our orders for beverages. Upon his return we asked several questions about the food and any recommendations, which we did follow. We were then asked if the food was to be shared and if we possibly wanted the "scoop" bread (a very thin bread that smelled like it was made with rye flour) and dishes served on platters and we agreed to this. Two large platters were brought with the bread "scoops" and then the dishes began to arrive.

The food was spicy (but still mild enough for the majority of our group though), with great taste and decent quality. Each dish was split onto the two platters and we began to eat. More "scoop" bread was brought in baskets, and it was cut into strips, making for easier tearing up into bite-sized pieces. I found the food to be delicious and filling, and it was easy enough to eat by all of us.

We had a great deal of fun eating and talking. It was a great get-together and altogether not too expensive ($20.00 per person including tips, alcohol and lots of food). So I will return.

Went out for Chinese New Year with a Chinese family and friends. We decided to try out this small local restaurant as a change. The family did all of the ordering (in Cantonese) so I was not sure what was going to be coming for our dinner. The soup was the first dish out (as usual) and the broth and seafood was good, but there were so many mushrooms in it that I could not finish it (as I am not fond of mushrooms at all). The other main course dishes then began to arrive, slowly. Found the food to be all right, but some I could not eat, due to the amount of large Chinese mushrooms - some left whole, but most were chopped up and difficult to pick other items out of the dish. I did manage to get enough to eat though, so I did not leave the place hungry. The only complaint I did have about the meal though is that the bowl of steamed rice and the fried rice dish were delivered last and the meal could have been the better for the rice to be served with the other main course dishes. Will I be back - not likely. But it is good to try other restaurants.

I agree with the last two posters. I went to this place on the recommendation of an article in the newspaper about 2 years ago and it was decent. The donuts were not too greasy, and the coffee was hot. However, I went there again about a month ago and this place has gone downhill in a big way. The coffee was only lukewarm and had a strange-looking film on the top, even after I added cream. I took one sip and found it to be bitter and almost cold. Then I tried the donut and this was even worse. I found the donut to be so greasy that I could not eat it. I tried one bite and got a mouth full of oil. I tried using a napkin and after soaking up 10 napkins worth of grease, figured it just wasn't worth it. I gave the plate and napkins and the remainder of the donut back to the server, as well as the coffee and let her know that I would not be back.

Yesterday I went to Red Robin (near Lougheed Mall) for lunch with a friend. We were greeted promptly at the door, but from there it truly went downhill. The server came over, took our drink order (for two coffees) and walked away. When she returned, we were ready to order our food. The orders were taken and then the server disappeared. The food was delivered shortly and I found the soup to be only lukewarm and there was far too much dressing on the Caesar Salad. My friend had the "Clucks and fries" and he too found the food to be lukewarm at best. Once the food was delivered to our table, we were given one refill on our empty coffee cups, and once again the server disappeared. After our meal was finished and our coffee cups were empty once again, the server returned and brought our bill (along with the usual dessert menu) and no offer of more coffee. We paid the bill and left the restaurant. When we left, I accidentally forgot a book that I had brought with me, lying on top of the table. Now, I am not sure what happened, but the book is now missing. I called and was informed that no book was turned into their Lost & Found. Whether the server took the book, or the next table of young kids took the book, I can't say. But with the cost of the mediocre food, the bad service and the issue of the missing book, I will not be back to this restaurant.

I went to the Red Burrito on Commercial Drive at the request of my Mom and tried one of the chicken burritos. I found that the service was decent, but nothing to write home about. The food was also good and I found that the ingredients that they used were actually quite tasty. I liked the fact that the fillings were what you wanted, not just whatever the restaurant wants to put in them. I had the hot and spicy salsa and also had the guacamole (which did cost more, but well worth it). The burrito was pretty big with all of the ingredients, but it was truly tasty. It was on the expensive side ($7.50) but I felt that it was worth it. Will I be back? Only if I am in the area, or maybe I will try the Red Burrito on Robson Street.

I used to go to this restaurant for the AYCE lunch and found it to be so-so. Then they had the fire about a year ago and the restaurant went through some pretty major renovations.

Now the place has re-opened and I decided to try it with one of the teenagers. The restaurant no longer offers the AYCE and this was all right by me. I had the miso soup which was decent - I found that it didn't taste like powder like some I have had recently. I also had the Spicy Tuna Don and found the box that it came in was not so very easy to eat the rice with chopsticks, but I did finish it all without using the spoon that the servers provided. The tuna was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce was pretty spicy but had some flavour. The teenager that I brought with me had the Agedashi Tofu and this was excellent. The tofu was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. She also had the Gomae Salmon Don and found that the salmon was also very tender. The dons were not huge and the size of the pieces of fish was not huge either, but well worth the dollar value. So if you are looking for huge pieces of fish, this is not the place for you. But if you are looking for better quality (not the best) for the dollar value, try this one out.

I found the servers were very attentive and the tea was refilled without having to ask. The owner came over to ask the two of us how we found the food and I did let her know that I found that the quality was much better. So will I be back - definitely!

I have read many reviews here rating this place quite highly, so I thought that Ia nd two kids would give it a try. We were greeted quite pleasantly by the staff and given the indication to have a seat at one of the available tables. But from there it was all do-it-yourself. We had to get our own menus, get our own tea and water and then had to go to the front counter to order our food. This would not have been so bad if the prices were indicating a lower price than in any other restaurant where everything is served to you. But the prices were the same if not higher than others that I have tried.

So then the food came and the food for the two kids was decent, but nothing spectacular. The rolls were a good size (not so big that you can't eat them in one bite) and the fish was quite tasty. But one of the kids ordered the salmon sashimi and we found that the centre of the fish was still quite frozen. Then my order of Tekka (tuna) don arrived and I found that all the pieces of tuna were a very large size, but were all completely frozen solid. Not just really cold but the fish was actually solid and covered in ice, and I found that I could not eat any of the fish. I did find the rice to be good, and it was actually properly seasoned.

So, all in all, I will not be back as there are places out there where the service and the food is much better in quality.