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Subeez is a downtown cafe with industrial, artsy decor and relaxed service.
I came here on Saturday night after a several year absence. My memory of the place was pretty consistent of my experience that night. I had a few pints from their wide selection of beers and ordered the ribs. The ribs were a good value for $18 with ample food on the plate.
The place is huge with lots of room for parties of all sizes so if you are looking for a place to hang out with a group of friends, this is a good choice. There are no TVs which is a nice change from most places. I will return when I want something different than the usual pub environment and looking for a casual place for drinks.
Went with a group after a show for a late dinner. The server was attentive and helpful with suggestions - I ordered the falafel as a main course. On the menu, it said FALAFEL - $10 with the oprion of HUMMOUS - $2, TZATZIKI - $2. Falafel was on the menu as a share appetizer. I was asked if wanted the add-ons and I said yes. So I got was - 4 small falafel "meatballs" about 1 1/4 inch across, 7-8 small triangles of pita bread (approx 2" each side), approx 1/2 medium sized tomato cut into slices and the equivalent of english cucumber, and on a lettuce leaf in the centre of the plate, 3 blobs approx a rounded tablespoon size of hummous, tzatziki, and a ricey thing I don't remember exactly. So I paid $2 each for a very small amount of sauces. I would rather they had priced it at $15-$16 and given me a bit more sauce. It you are going to price something as an add-on, there should be a decent amount received. Everything else was fine. I will go back at least once more, but I will definitely watch my pricing and take issue if deceptive.
It was my first time at Subeez tonight and I liked it! The description says eclectic and eclectic is right -- decorated with a mish mash of modern art, a faux David statue (without the leaf, ladies btw lol), cafe tables and goth like candles, it certainly has atmosphere, whether you like it or hate it.
The food was good. In fact, better than what I expected (ok I admit I had lower expectations due to the cafeteria styled table... but who knew?) My chicken penne was AWESOME: fresh boccacini and quality bacon. Pasta cooked al dente. Burgers and yam fries were also yummy. I also really liked the fresh (real) juices.
For the quality of food, I think the value is worth 3 and a half stars.
No service complaints, although our server forgot to offer freshly ground pepper, but other than that.. smooth sailing (maybe because it was a not-so-busy Tuesday night?)
I would go back and bring friends too =)
Trendy, and fun. Hang out and chat. Meet up with friends before/after hitting a night club. Fun place, live DJ'ing. Always busy enough.
Went here for a few drinks before going out around town. Didn't tell us there was a service charge already on the bill, so paid the service charge because we were in a rush and then realized afterwards. The waiter CLEARLY KNEW since the transaction was done via through a credit card handset terminal. A slight comment indicating the gratuity would have been sufficient as all other places do!
When passing it back he just had a sly smile and walked away (it was the one with a slight afro).
Though our bill was triple digits, paying that place another few bucks is ok since that's all it took to find out the integrity of the servers that work there.
NOT GOING BACK, not because of the food but because I don't like the feeling of possibly being ripped off.
Went to Subeez on day after work for drinks and a few appetizers. We were not hungry enough for mains so we ordered about 4 appetizers:
- Goat Cheese Salad
- Mary's Little Lamb Rack
- Calamari
- Rissoto Fritter (not the actual name)
The Goat cheese salad was nice and the Lamb Rack was ok but the Calamari and Rissoto Fritter things were a bit disappointing.
However, the service was friendly and attentive and it is a funky place with a relaxed vibe.
We think perhaps their main dishes would be better so we will try again as we like the atmosphere and staff.
I've been to Subeez three times in the last year and I've enjoyed my experience each time. The owner is hilarious and has a huge passion for hockey. What a Canuck!
Food - Always tasty. Healthy portions. A bit on the pricey side, but to be expected, given superb location and eclectic decor.
Service - Good, solid, restaurant service. Friendly staff.
Ambiance - Incredible. Love the huge ceilings and funky paintings. Light fixtures are cool, and decor has been 'classed up' recently.
I've been here more than a few times & always leave happy!
Last time I went I ordered the Champagne Salmon entree....WOW, it just melted in my mouth. It was the best salmon I have tried. My friend ordered the Butternut Squash tortellini & said that it was excellent.
The best part about Subeez is in the summer when the patio is open.
My girlfriend and friend popped in for dinner and some drinks. My girlfriend ordered a Chicken Sandwich with Brie and my buddy had ribs while I had the Chorizo and Prawn Pasta. The Chicken sandwich was just mediocre and could have been made in a pub for a few dollars less, my buddy liked the ribs, and I loved the taste of the Pasta, except the portion was fairly small for pasta which costs almost nothing. This is the first time I have ordered pasta and actually was still hungry after finishing it. Our Hostess/Waitress was great and the service was fantastic, the portions were a bit too small for my liking and the price. The other huge disappointment was we ordered the Creme Brule and it was cold and runny, it didn't even set. They took it off the bill, but wouldn't heat it up and said that's how the Chef makes it, so don't order the crappy Creme Brule!!!!
I really liked the overall ambiance of the cafe. The service was great, and our appetizer was REALLY good (ahi tuna). We had steak? with risotto and pasta (something with artichokes)...the pasta was a bit too sweet for me but risotto was reallly good and creamy.
I can't really evaluate on the wine, because it was my first time having wine in a restaurant. But really really good!
Subeez has long been a Vancouver favorite of mine. Friendly staff, consistently good food, good value, amazing atmosphere (the weekend DJs are really great). My favorite things about Subeez are brunch (they poach the egss perfectly, EVERY time), the yam fries, and one of the new drinks on the menu - lemon vodka with elderflower water, is outrageously good. This is and will remain a staple venue!
I'm always amazed how this place in a modern building on the edge of Yaletown is a poor cousin to waazubee on the drive. The drive location is dark and old but service is 3 to 4 stars, food 4 stars, and drinks 5 stars. If you want a great top shelf cocktail , gin, or rum, and a huge selection of wines, I think now over 40 by the glass, go to waazubee cafe and give this place a miss unless your off to the hockey game or a music event.
I'm surprised by all the poor reviews for Subeez! It's been my favourite restaurant for years now, & my visit there a couple weeks ago was great as usual. The service is mediocre at best, but the food is great & the ambiance is even better. I had my favourite, the spinach cobb salad, which admittedly was not as good as it used to be - too much dressing & not enough gorgonzola cheese. However, my husband's meal more than made up for my choice - he had an asian honey glazed salmon that was THE BEST salmon I've ever tasted! We actually considered getting a second plate of it. Overall, it's a chic plate to take a date (100+ disc CD changer filled with eclectic music), the drink menu is pretty varied, & the food is great. I will definitely go back!
Subeez is a great place to meet, hassle free and enjoy your company. Good selection on drinks, well made coffee and and a solid menu. Lots of cool kats hang out here, i felt like one. My last visit I had some vegetable gyoza and a few bourbon sours and chatted up a storm. No complaints at all. Nice tunes.
Subeeze is my go-to place in the downtown for drinks and a light meal. Very large and a few blocks away from yaletown means you can usually find parking and a table, even on a busy Saturday night.
Best part about the restaurant is the decor. Modern, industrial, and a supporter of local artists, Subeeze stands apart from the run of the mill bar/lounge-type you find in downtown. Not a Balthazar's by any means.
Their bar is fully stocked with quite a good wine selection. Cocktails and martinis are original and decent. Their staple appi is their garlic mayo fries. It would be my first choice for a full dinner there, but drinks, desserts, and snacks late night with some friends, Subeez truly satisfies.
I go here a reasonable amount and the food while not necessarily the most interesting in Yaletown is always tasty and the atmosphere is nice and the servers are always pleasant and efficient without being in your face and bothering you all the time. I often go here with people from outside of town that aren't into anything too flashy but like to know Vancouver is a cool place.
This place is cool. Lots of pretty people, eclectic wild instrumental music, stunning decor. Try the "Portini". Sometimes it takes awhile to get service, even sitting at the bar, but the people are not sullen, just casual. I've only eaten desserts here, however. It's a great place to stop when you're heading to a show, esp. in the fall when it's dark of an evening and the lights are dim and cozy.
I went to Subeez on a friday night for a birthday party. We were a party of 10 and they sat us at a table clearly made for 8 in the centre of the room. They were bench seats so we ended up uncomfortably squished in.
The service was a little slow. Drinks were good however. The bar custom made some cocktails when we told them how to make them.. I didn't know however that a key lime martini was so rare.
The food wasn't horrible but not great either. A little underseasoned and the pasta was overcooked and mushy. Not bad enough to send back though.
It was all reasonably priced.
The ambiance was ok. Very busy (maybe thats why we got stuck at such a horrible table.. although we had a reservation) The decor seems that it is trying a little too hard. Overcrowded with stuff.
I wouldn't advise people not to go here but I wont be recommending it to anyone either. And I wont be going back.
but, i will say that consistently the female servers there have been utterly foxy, cool and nice when they eventually come to your table. i mean, the service is what it is, we all know what its like there, so when you decide to go there for a beer - no one should be surprised
i never eat anything except for the safe bacon cheeseburger because ive been disappointed with most of the other things on the menu. subeez is to me a nice place to grab a few pitchers with friends on the patio in the summertime
oh, and sometimes the djs there play way too loud, hey - its a cafe man, not a club
My boyfriend & I came with another couple to Subeez this past weekend (November, 2009) and were overall very pleased with the service, the food, and the atmosphere.
Upon getting a table, we all ordered drinks. The sangria was great (and good value - a huge pitcher for $15), the martinis were so so, and the different beers to choose from were great.
I've been to Subeez a few times in the past, in which the first visit was probably 4 years ago. The only thing I've found that's changed is some of the decoration - instead of having nice black comfy leather seats to sit in, as well as the regular tables and chairs, all the seating has changed to cheap looking diner style tables and booths. Not a big deal, but I do think it kind of takes away from the rest of the "look" of the place.
Our server was very attentive. I ordered the butternut squash tortellini and it was not nearly as good as it used to be. I'm not one to send food back, but I sent this dish back - there was hardly any sauce and the pasta was very dry. My order was replaced with the ribs and they were amazing - even my boyfriend, who hates pork, was digging in. The other people in our party ordered the steak and it, too, was delicious.
Overall, Subeez is just as good, in my opinion, as it was when I first visited, and I'll definitely be going back the next time I'm in Vancouver.
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