Stopped into the cocktail lounge before a Canucks game. Right away we were asked if we were going to the game so they could make sure we got timely service. Also asked if we were eating or just having a drink.l Brought us not only the bar menu but a dinner menu as well.

Lounge has a great vibe, baby grand and fine staff. They were not snooty at all if you regularly go to upscale restaurants. Perhaps you might think so if you like to pretend you are from West Van but are really from Surrey.

Waitress was knowledgable, friendly and helpful as was all tlhe staff we encountered. Cocktails etc are a little pricey but it is a fine dining restaurant not T-Barz. All our drinks were fantastic.

We had some halibut and chips - the fish was the best I've had anywhere while the fries were so so but, I'm not a fry fan anyway. The price for that was comparable to a local fish and chip shop but much superior product. A steak sandwich was $24 but was cooked to perfection and the side caesar was awesome.

All in all you could drop 2 bills in the lounge with a tip. Any comparison to the Keg is a joke as perhaps the steaks are the same, but Gotham has lots of other options for people who don't eat steak unlike the dinosaur Keg.

Went here with a group of friends and got one of their private dining room.

The ambiance is good but nothing spectacular. Lets face it, not like they have a nice view or anything.

The service was good, friendly and attentive staffs.

Now the real reason why we go there, the food. Honestly this is personally one of the most overrated restaurant i've ever dined in. The food was average at best.
The raw oysters were very good cause they were fresh.
The king crab legs were good, the shrimps in the shrimp cocktail although big in size were not as fresh as they should be.
The lamb chops were good but not $43 good.
The steaks were good but again not $45 good.
The sides were overly seasoned. Especially bad was the mash potatoes. It was too salty and runny.

So in summary, you could get the same quality of food in a restaurant that cost 20% less.

If you are looking for a great steak in Vancouver, look no further than Gotham Steakhouse. I had the porterhouse steak (obviously) and at just under 50 dollars for a la carte, it ain't cheap. This 24 ounce USDA bohemuth makes my mouth water just thinking about it. The service is what you would expect in a top notch steak house: witty, intelligent, and snappy. They also have an extensive wine list and even a small cigar offering. Now if only the Entertainment book had coupons for Gotham...

Recommended. Checked out Gotham on a Wednesday night for my girlfriend's Birthday. Great steakhouse, with a sophisticated atmosphere, tasty eats, and fantastic service. Be prepared to spend some money.

Food - For the starters we had the crab cakes and beef tenderloin carpaccio. Very tasty, but extremely small portions. For the main I had the special, which had a bit of everything - king crab legs, filet, new york strip, and veggies. My girlfriend had the filet mignon and exclaimed, 'best steak of my life'. For sides we sampled the garlic mashed potatoes, onion rings, and fresh asparagus. Outstanding all around. Biggest onion rings I've ever seen in my life.

Service - Great service from the time we walked through the door. Jackets were immediately taken at the complimentary coat check. Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable. Can't remember the table conversation, but I remember him being quite funny and engaging.

Values & Ambiance - Really fantastic ambiance. Beautifully dark room, tables lit by candlelight. The value is where this place is lacking. With tip, our bill came out to $200 and we didn't even have any alcoholic drinks. Be prepared to lighten the wallet a bit to fully enjoy the experience.

We dined at Gotham on the evening of 5 April 2009. The restaurant was not particularly busy.

The entire experience at this restaurant was positive with outstanding food and service along with ambiance. The physical premises are in the old steakhouse tradition with dim lighting and richly appointed interior touches.

I requested unsweetened iced tea as a beverage and was informed that they only had sweetened available so they would brew some unsweetened iced tea especially for me. What followed was a truly excellent unsweetened iced tea with a hint of honey flavoring. Lovely!

The vinaigrette on the beefsteak tomato and red onion salad was delectable. The clam chowder was superb. The porterhouse steaks were impeccable and were seasoned and cooked exactly correctly. They were melt-in-one's-mouth tender. If there was a weak spot in the food it was the shrimp cocktail which only contained four shrimps instead of five or six but the cocktail sauce was superb.

The waiter was knowledgeable, not condescending or solicitous, prompt and appropriately attentive. His quality of service was far, far above the average restaurant server.

Comparing Gotham to Hy's or Morton's, it easily stands out as superior to both. The value is also far better than the ridiculous Morton's. Your taste buds and wallet are both well served at Gotham.

We didn't enjoy the stuffy atmosphere. It seems like they pretend to be a classy high end place (the prices) but the meat is gerasy shanks of leftover flesh. The taste was off and the empty place was a testament to the lack of quality and high prices. The couple of tables that were occupied was by older retirees who were savouring their established relationship withe waiter.

Craving the old steak and our group decided to hit Gothams. Promptly seated by the Hostess with a smile. One thing for sure is the ambience in this place is one of the best. Service to match but when you think about it, you should be getting this kind of stuff for what you;re paying. Ordered the Prime Rib but unfortunately wasn;t cooked to my deside which I requested rare. Although most chefs and servers have different opinions on what a rare steak looks like my was definately prepared medium. It wasn't juicy and for the price could've had a better bite at the Keg. Asides from my rib, the other guests loved their food. Bottles of wine are fairly priced depending on your budget!

I used to love their grilled rib eye. Gotta order the larger one though. It's impossible for me to eat even a third of it but the larger steak has the proper thickness factor for it to be grilled evenly on the outside & perfectly medium rare on the inside. If you opt for the smaller steak, it just wont be as nicely done--either grilled to perfection on outside & mediumto well done or poorly grilled & medium rare. Spend the extra $10-$15 for the perfect thickness thus the perfect steak. Wish they would have a perfect 4oz steak for me instead of insane 18-24-portherouse portions! Crab cakes were tasty one time & soggy another. The creamed corn is my favorite, possibly because there is a stick of butter in it. Service is hit & miss. Where have the professional servers gone? Tap water in my pellegrino? How dare you charge me for another pellegrino after pouring tap water in them!! The room has always had a lovely steakhouse feel to it. Rather empty, I guess the gangsters have gone and regular law abiding citizens haven't realized it's possibly safe again.

Went for a group dinner and our server's name was Beau. He was probably the best server I've ever had though I don't go out for fine dining too often.

Food was delicious - steaks were cooked to perfection. Caesar salad, fresh. Sides were top notch too.

If money wasn't an issue, I'd come back with no hesitation. Too bad I can't afford spending $200 a sitting though.

I've now been to Gotham probably 4 or 5 times over the last several years. Each time I am struck by the feel of the place, which seems more USA if you will. Those of you who have dined at Morton's or even better in my opinion, Ruth's Chris in the US, will know what I mean.

The place has a very masculine & quite proper feel, yet the service is reasonably casual although quite efficent. It operates on three floors. The white table cloths, booths, piano in the bar area etc all give it a private club feel. In short, when you walk in, you are primed, ready & expecting a special evening.

Let me say I have never had a bad meal at Gotham. But each time I return, I have found my expectations are let down every so slighlty.

An appetizer plate did have promise. The ahi tuna was delicious. The prawns very nice. The crab cakes so/so. The bruschetta unecessary.

My ceasar salad was wonderful, probably one of the tastiest I have had in many years. A tomato and blue cheese salad was ruled a winner. For those of you who have had this latter salad at the Keg before they withdrew it from their menu, it is virtually the same. Easily with bread could be your lunch.

For my entree, I had the petite filet. It came as ordered, medium rare, but it was a tad dry to my mind. The "most tender cut" of meat was nice but not great.

My dining companion had the rib eye. It was of course much thinner than the filet but covered almost the whole surface of the plate. Very tasty and filling. Could have easily been shared.

The sides were all quite acceptable, ie: aspargus, tomatoes, pommes frittes all nice, but nothing spectacular on this evening.

Portions at Gotham are huge, to match their prices.

In summation, if you have not gone, I would say give it a try but save it for that special outing. You might consider splitting an entree (other than the filet) as steaks are large and more meat than anyone really needs. As the menu is a la carte, split a side or two.