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A steak and seafood restaurant where you cook your own food upon a slab of dense molten rock heated at precisely 400 degrees Celsius. Entrees are cooked in their own natural juices and nutrients, so you'll be in store for a healthy meal.
To take the words of another reviewer for another restaurant, this place is definitely like a Chuck-E-Cheese for adults. It's a novel dining experience that should be tried at least once. I'll probably not be returning unless I have some visitors from out of town who's never tried cooking food on a hot stone before.
The beef, fish, and chicken are all very large in portion. The cuts are more than generous and allows for one to cook it as rare or well as one prefers. It's a brilliant way to have your steak as it will always be kept warm to hot! It doesn't cook through the thick cut too quickly so you have no fear of having a dry overcooked piece of steak or fish. You can slice it piece by piece to eat while it's extra red for the most part, if you want it well-done, you need only place that bite-sized piece at the end of your fork onto the stone grill for half a second and it's instantly grilled brown!
If you're worried about splashing oils shooting off the stonegrill onto your arms, clothes, etc., you should avoid ordering the sea bass as the natural oils from that easily causes an endless firework of dancing hot oils.
Even the "petite filet" is very thick in cut and large in portion as it's just a tiny bit smaller than the "Super Prime" piece they offer.
The soup is tasty, the salads are prettily plated, and the desserts are good--a few are just "okay".
The sorbet is fruity and tastes of sugus candy--I'd have prefered it to be a little lighter and more sour/citrus-y than sweet and thick like it was, but it's just a matter of personal preference.
Service is friendly and efficient for the most part.
The prices aren't as bad as they seem (except for the prawns & scallops combo--not really worth it, and the portion may leave some hungry still) since the portions are huge, the food fresh, and the view is superb.
As we all know this restaurant focuses on the customer cooking their piece of meat or fish on a very hot stone themselves. So, I came here with my mom and bro and we had the set dinner. I think I had the petite mignon and my brother had the regular sized one. Well, when it comes to this restaurant I think if you are a good cook then you'll do a good job. My steak turn out to be perfect as in med rare every bite, while my brother's turned out to be well done every bite. :P The meat itself was very fresh and tender, good piece of meat to simply put it. So, I would recommend this restaurant only if u actually know how to cook.
We came here for a friends birthday over the wknd, 7 people total. The room reminds me of a chinese restaurant mind you the view is great. We were sat in the middle of the room next to some water feature and a server station, I think that if you had a window seat your ambiance would be more pleasing. I've come here before and noticed that they have brought the prices down, but the value is not there. Their wine list is very poor and WAY over priced. They are offering a prix fix menu for $39, which was well received by those who ordered it. I opted to get the seafood teaser as my main course with a side of vegetables, overall good but not great. The scallops were the best, there was a small filet of cuddlefish, 2 prawns and 2 mussells for $15. The rest of the menu is overpriced in my opinion.
Our server was nice but a little forgetful at times and somewhat slow. I have to say that he did a great job explaining the menu to us and demonstrating the proper method to cook our meal.
I think this place has a great concept but needs some updating and a revamp of the pricing. For a lot of people, including myself, is a place to go and say that you've tried it. The last time I went was over a year ago and is usually with first time diners wanting to check it out for themselves. The great thing about this place is that every bite is hot. The food tastes good, the room is okay, enjoyable. I'm sure we'll be back eventually. A neat way of dining.
The food was well...plain. There wasn't any seasoning on it, and I just didn't find it a very memorable experience. It was very expensive, and I didn't find the experience better than barbecuing on a sunny day by the waterside. Save your money and go somewhere else!
After our meals arrived, (steak & prawns with cuttlefish) the waiter gave us some helpful suggestions for cooking the meat - saying the stone would stay hot for up to an hour so we shouldn't feel rushed. What he neglected to consider is that all the food would be cooked in a matter of minutes and if you didn't eat quickly, it would dry out. As there was no seasoning on the fish or meat, it was actually quite bland. One of the sauces (for fish) was horrible and didn't pair well with the fish. In fact, it tasted like cocktail sauce mixed with mayonnaise.
I alternated between bites of the fish and prawns, which cooked quite quickly - then I tried my steak. It was already overcooked. I like my steak med. rare so after turning it once, it was cooked in about 2 minutes flat (small steak). I took it off the stone, but there wasn't really anywhere to put it except on my side (bread) plate. I tried the veggies and they were "stone" cold! Our waiter was nowhere to be seen. The gentleman who seated us (manager?) asked us how everything was, and I asked if the veggies were supposed to be cold - he said no. I told him they were, but he seemed indifferent and walked away. When our waiter finally came back (at the end of the meal) I showed him my overcooked little steak and told him I was unimpressed with the whole experience. He apologized and had my meal taken off the bill.
All in all, a very disappointing experience and not worth it. People say "try it for the novelty or experience" but I would suggest skipping it - go somewhere where you pay them to cook your food for you and they cook it right. Otherwise stay home and break out the BBQ. The view was great, but that's about it.
I won't go back.
Food: I came in having such low expectations, esp when I would've had to cook my own food but I was pleasantly surprised. I had the salmon fillet set dinner while my dining compadre had the petit fillet set dinner and they were both great. The thing about the stone is that it keeps the food warm throught the meal and it actually tastes great since there's no grease used. The salad, soup and sorbet were great additions to the dinner while the chocolate mousse was fantastic. The only qualms I had was with the side of veggies and potatoes that came with the mains - they were rock hard and cold and even when heated on the stone was still only edible.
Service: Started out a little smothering but as other diners trickled in, it became much more relaxed but still attentive. We were done with the days events earlier so came in an hour earlier which the restaurant was happy to accomodate.
Ambiance: Great view of the river and was quite nice with the abundance of windows. Would have been much nicer if there had been some light but still quite nice. The only thing that bothered me a bit was the smoke that permeated the place once everyone got started on their plates in the restaurant. You also end up smelling like bbq afterwards as well.
Overall, I would come again just to try other dishes, but perhaps on the entertainment coupon or during dineout vancouver to save myself a buck or two. Bring your wallets since it'll take a hit.
I went to Stonegrill on Saturday for my friend's birthday dinner. I have waited a long time to give this place a try and was excited to finally be able to do so. Of course we picked the hottest day to go eat in front of a sizzling hot stone. What surprised me was hot a nice place like this wouldn't have air conditioning. All three of us were sweating like crazy which didn't really impress me since we sort of dressed up for the occasion. Maybe the air conditioning would cool down the stone too fast. Still, it made for a very uncomfortable dining experience.
We all opted for the "set dinner" which included starter, palate cleanser, entree, dessert and coffee or tea. For under $45, I thought it was a pretty good deal. We all thought they could have spared a little more veggies with the meal though.
I think I would definitely return since the whole cooking on a stone concept was really neat, but I would probably wait until the weather cools down. They also have a coupon in the entertainment book.
My bf and i had a completely different experience than what has been described by others here.
Food - The steak was aged well and very tender, the fish was so soft and heavenly and cooking it yourself on the lava stone was a fun experience and you were able to cook your food to your liking.
Service - our glass was ALWAYS full of water, we never had to ask for it. The server was courteous and very knowledgeable about the food and how to cook it.
Value - There was a good range of prices from $20 - $50 entrees, depending on your budget.
Ambiance - View of the water, Cambie & Granvill Bridge, and Granville Island.
Will definitely be back again and again! :)
first of all... there are many 2 for 1 coupons everywhere.. from local newspaper, magazine to entertainment book. At the regular price with no coupon. It's how much a steak should cost with meat this quality. Trust me... you cannot get meat like this at costco. I think other people is comparing this place to other chain restaurant like earls or keg. It's fine for reg ppl if you think meat is meat. For first timers you need to listen to the server's instruction on how to cook the meat properly. u need to keep it moving or you'll over cook it. Remember, you are cooking it as you're eating it. Once you mastered it. Every piece you eat will be perfect cooked and as good as it gets. I'm sorry to say but i think because of this concept, this is at times better then gothem, mortons and Hy's. If you think this is just costco meat then you should be more happy at earls or cactus club.
My coworker and I came to BC for business and we were looking for an awesome restaurant...We tried Stonegrill (which was referred to us by another business) and we loved it!!!!! The next day, we had the choice to eat anywhere else but after driving around...seeing other menus...prices...etc, we found ourselves back at Stonegrill again! The filet is definitely a hit! 12 oz or 6 oz....the prawns, mussells, and scallops were to die for!!!! We loved it there!
Service...excellent! Marco is awesome as well as everybody else there!
THANKS FOR THE GREAT SERVICE AND FOOD! THIS IS DEFINITELY A PLACE WE ARE COMING BACK TO!!!!
Advice: If you are ordering steak and seafood, ask for the seafood to come out first....then ask for the steak after you finish the seafood...in that way, you are not in a rush to cook both...
We had entertainment coupons for stonegrill so decided to check it out. The waterfront view from the restaurant was amazing and I'm sure it's gorgeous during either day and evening. The menu is definitely pricey. We ordered the lamb with portobello mushroom and the t-bone steak. The waitress brought our orders fairly quickly and gave us some instructions on how to cook the meat properly. Then we started chowing down!
The lamb was a thick cut and really REALLY good. Tender, juicy, and I liked the sauces that went with it. You can use the sauces that come with the dish to either drizzle it on the meat as it's cooking, or for dipping. The T-bone steak was also really good, and HUGE. It covered the entire stone. I can see how it can be easy to overcook the meat and you can't eat too slowly if you order thin cuts, but lamb is tender even when fully cooked so it was a good choice for me. The portobello mushroom was also savory.
The place is definitely expensive though. I probably would not go there without the 2 for 1 entertainment coupon. But with it, what a great deal for high quality meat!
I have been here several times over a number of years, and the overall experience is quite consistent.
There is a page of the menu that contains cooked food (i.e., cooked in the kitchen), but I have never seen anybody order from that page, because we come here to experience the do-it-yourself cooking on the volcanic stone, not the chef's cooking!
The fish or meat -- whatever you order -- is always superb in quality, fully comparable with the very best, and you'll be amazed how good it tastes without any oil, msg, or sometimes, even without any sauce (although they always give you a sauce to dip your food into). Yes, the price is pretty high, but part of it is your paying for the location and the setting. There is not much decor, but who needs decor when the whole False Creek is in front of your eyes through these massive windows?
Service is fine, and there is a good selection of wine -- a good choice but not all of them as high in quality as the food prices may lead you to think, with prices that are commensurate with the quality.
The only drawback is that you sometimes have to eat with haste, because if you eat too slowly, your food will become overcooked (you can't adjust the heat coming from the volcanic rock as you can adjust a stove top). To avoid overcooking, you may have to remove your food from the stone and put it on the side, in which case it will get cold. It is a hard juggling act. The trick is either to order a fish dish, which still tastes good even if you overcook it, or order a thick piece of meat, like the lamb or the beef tenderloin. The rib-eye is a much thinner piece of meat, and it will become more than well done by the time you are 2/3 of the way through it.
We did hubby's birthday here and loved it. A large group of friends joined us and we all had a great time. The appetizer of the portobello mushroom was really tasty and one of my favorites. Add in our orders of steaks, a couple of chicken orders, a couple of neptune feasts and some salmon and everyone had a nice meal. A yummy dessert and a great view of the sunset and it was a really great way to celebrate a milestone birthday for him.
Get a great location(use to be Riley's and Anderson's c/o the Kettle of Fish) overlooking the Burrard Inlet. Orders and prep some raw foods, Get the guest to cook their own meals. Charge them lots for that priviledge.
Actually I dont mind cooking my own food. I actually love it. I can live with the smell as I can launder my clothes after. The view is great for sunsets. But overall, what a lousy value for your money.
Our meal for four was over $300++. Not that the money was the problem but for the $$, I'd like a dining experience where the meals are going to be better than one which depended on your own abilities.
Similar exp to Hot Pots, AYCE Sukiyaki, where you DIY. I prefer Teppanyaki's where the meal is prepared for you to your specification. That is one reason I dine out. Stonegrill is abit to gimmicky for me personally. We did enjoy our meal and the owner seems like he is passionate. Better service training would help too.
P/S hard to rate the food as you cook it yourself... .!
Went here because I had an Entertainment coupon, otherwise, I probably would never have heard of this place!
The food was really good. I decided not to start with an appy as my appetitie is not big. Dinner rolls & whipped butter came free of charge, so I was more than happy to munch on that!
We receieved our 'semi' raw dinner, to cook (served on an EXTREMELY hot stone - - duh!!), so be CAREFUL!! But honestley it was a lot of fun to cook/heat up your food quickly, while casually chatting to your dinner partner. It was the best lobster I have had to date; but...I have never had 'fresh' lobster, so i can't technically compare ... I know, I know!! :(
Service was fantastic, ambiance was great! I will definitely be a returning customer!
Stonegrill is situated below the Granville bridge and is right across from Granville island. The restaurant is bright compared to most other restaurants and we were seated in a table that barely fit between four pillars which wasn't too great and made it seem like we were on display.
You cook your own food, so you can make it to your own taste and what's great is everything is always hot.
Service wasn't too great as the place seems understaffed. Everything takes very long to come out despite not having to be cooked.
The restaurant is interesting enough to visit once for a unique dining experience, but not enough to come back.
I went here once for a friend's birthday dinner, and I have never gone back. Judging from the other reviews, I am not alone.
Ambiance:
Decent well lit ambiance, nothing special. great location, nice views and ample parking space. It does get a bit smokey in there when everyone is cooking their own meat.
Food:
I've had better food (and quantity) at the sample stands at Costco. For the expensive price you pay, they give you a small slab of meat that you have to cook yourself in heated stones, only to find out that you have either overcooked or undercooked your meat that leaves it inedible. Taste is bland due to improper seasoning. Heated slabs are not consistent enough to sear and cook the meat properly.
Service:
The servers did not seem like they wanted to be there. Maybe due to the fact that they are ridiculously embarrassed by the quality of food their establishment serves.
Value:
Extremely high prices that ranged from $35 - $50 with a mandatory 15% tip as indicated on the menu. NO THANKS!
Pros: Location
Cons: Service, food, value
I would strongly recommend for anyone NOT to go to this restaurant.
Went there for lunch, the only good thing was my entree, Seabass on the stone. We ordered also two salads, one salad was called shrimp and avocado salad but we couldn't find the avocado, and the other one had tasteless and cold tomatoes. My glass of white wine was not fresh, and it was one of their recomendations. When I complained to the waiter, he didnt care at all and didn't even apologize. He told Ime should have choosen another wine!
The location and the view are beautiful but this restaurant is not well kept.
Overall it was a very disappoing experience!
This is my second time coming to this place. I knew that after my first time, I should have just left it at that and not have a go again. But because it was a friend's birthday and they wanted to come down to this place, I reluctantly decided to go.
First off, the "calamari" was the most disgusting thing I have ever had in my life. It was either grossly undercooked or grossly overcooked that caused it to be a very chewy and saugy texture. For the price, you would think that the squid could be good and just pop it in the deep fryer but it was just terrible.
The steak was alright. It was OKAY. Nothing more and nothing less. I personally do not see what is so special about cooking your own steak but after all said and done, I could have done better at home.
There was a ridiculous holding charge that the staff told us about for the cake we had made. It was $2/person for the cake. Since we had about 20 people, they expected us to pay $40 for them to hold and serve the cake. What a joke!
Tonight was my first time trying the food at Stonegrill, and I was hoping that it would live up to all the hype that both the TV commercials and the word of mouth publicizing has gotten this particular restaurant. Overall, I was fairly surprised with the experience.
My friend and I made reservations in advance, of course, but ended up showing up a few minutes late. (The location is not a particularly good one on a foggy day, namely seeing as it is situated near water...you can figure it out.) However, the hostess at the front was very courteous and gave us the option of the Dine-Out Vancouver menu AND their regular menu. We took both, and were escorted to a nice seating area. (We had a window seat, but the fog made it a little difficult to see.) Our waiter was very polite, and, seeing as this had been our first time to Stonegrill, he briefly explained how the (literal) stonegrill worked. Once we were finished discussing the process, he left us in peace to order our food and figure out what we wanted. He came back promptly after we had decided what we wanted and decided to go with the Dine-Out Menu. I ordered the Soup Du Jour, (it was a Butternut Squash soup with a blend of vegetables) the Fish Trio and the New York Cheesecake, and my friend ordered the Caesar Salad, the Baseball Cut (AAA Sirloin, I believe) and the Tiramisu. The bread we were served was fresh and warm and we enjoyed that together with our starters. We also requested non-alcoholic beverages - I asked for a mocktail, but, since they didn't apparently have a specific "blend," our waiter offered us virgin margaritas. I had the Strawberry, and my friend had the lime. They were fantastic!
The food came about 15 minutes after we finished our appetizers, and the waitress gave us a good demonstration of how to cook our food. The fish was delicious, but I think I was a little less in favour of the tuna (the Fish Trio came with Salmon, Cod and Tuna) seeing as I enjoy tuna raw. The sides were baked season potatoes and assorted vegetables - and the potatoes were fabulous....can't say the same for the vegetables. My only dissatisfaction would have to be the fact that the portions are a little small. My friend's meat was good; I tried some and I regretted not ordering the baseball cut. I quickly finished my food but I was still a little famished. I could understand why as we ate our desserts. We were full, but not the "bloated" type you often get at certain restaurants. Our bill was delivered 10 minutes after we finished, and I had to say that I gasped a little at the price. Yes, it was Dine-Out Vancouver, but for the portion size....ehhh...I don't think it's worth it to come here unless it's 1) Once in a while, 2) Summertime, when there SHOULDN'T be any fog or other sight obstructions, and 3) Only if you're willing to drop a LOT of money. Overall, the food was good, the service was great, and the stone thing....kinda reminds me of something I could have done at Shabusen, except with a grill and some propane. But I'm content with the meal we had there. I'd go back, but not often.
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