This used to be one of our favorite restaurants but we have not been for a number of years, when it changed to the Sequia Grill we found that the prices went up substantially and the quality of the food went downhill.

When browsing through the DOV menu I found the menu option at teahouse very appealing and at $28.00 for a 3 course dinner we thought we would give it another try. We went with another couple last Friday evening and had a prime window seat near the fireplace. What a great start to the evening. In addition to the $28.00 menu they offer a $38.00 option and you can substitute sablefish or steak for your entrée. For appetizers 2 of us had the roasted Tomato soup – it was absolutely delicious. Plenty of flavour and it was nice and spicy. It had a nice little kick to it. The other 2 opted for the salad and they pronounced it to be very good with toasted pine nuts. For entrees 2 orders of sablefish, 1 order of lamb shank and 1 order of tuna. The sablefish was absolutely amazing. It was so moist and perfectly prepared. My husband had the lamb shank and he was also very pleased with his selection. I think our friend who ordered the tuna was disappointed as it was a very small portion. Dessert was apple tart for 3 or us (a small serving) and 1 order of raspberry sorbet.

Service was very good. We were 2 ½ hours over dinner and even though it was dine out at no time were we pressured to vacate the table.

The setting of this restaurant is amazing. It’s right in Stanley Park and in the summer you can look out over the harbour as you dine. If you can request a table in the gazebo. It’s a much nicer room.

We’ll definitely return again.

We met up with some friends for an evening nightcap. The restaurant was dying down so we went with nibblers instead of full on entrees.

The space is elegant and the surrounding views are amazing, whether you are taking to the water views or the foliage. We opted for the patio outside but there doesn't seem to be a poor choice anywhere you sit.

The food was pretty typical of the genre, ordering a bruschetta that was fairly mundane, the fried squid which was thinly battered and perfectly cooked but frightening for in price for regular dim sum attendees and the thin crust pizza which was neither mouth watering for forgettable. The house bread was something though, with a thin, airy and crispy crust. Great spot to sit and spit.

Our waiter was a pro and took to us more casually than expected. Might be a little strong for some but nearing closing he brought the game all the way to the end.

The ideal spot to bring older family members or to just take it easy in quite solitude and let the ambiance pass you by.

My bf and I went there for brunch and though we had a reservation, we waited several minutes to be seated. When we asked if we could get the empty table by the window, our host said they need to save it in case a party of 4 comes in. 2 minutes later, the main host sits 2 people there. We asked him why and he moved in to a few inches of our faces, face red, eyes bulging and told us menacingly that if we wanted a window table we have to wait for one to open up in the next room. He quickly left and when he passed by again, I asked him why he is being rude. He told me that he is very stressed out in the same tone of voice as before. Then he proceeded to tell the people at the other table that we are "adamant" we want that table and asked them to move, which they graciously did. The rest of the staff were very friendly and after I told our server what happened, she gave us a free meal.

Our wedding reception was at the Sequoia Grill (now back to Teahouse) in September 2007 and have traditionally returned there for our anniversary every year since. It appears that this restaurant now focusses on large groups and tourists.

FOOD - I have never not eaten my meal until now. It was horrible. It was an example of something I would have made at home but sucked it back because I didn't want to waste. it. My meal was a fish (sea bass I believe) that was cooked nicely but had no seasoning and was sitting in a clear liquid and peas. It was terribly bland. My husband ordered the lamb after confirming that type of lamb it was and how it was served. When it came it was not what he was expecting and it was overcooked.

SERVICE - My husband made a reservation asking to be inside in the Conservatory room. When we got there they asked if we wanted to sit in or outside on the patio. It seems that they didn't get the message. We were then seated at one of the worst tables in the room and when asked we were moved. Our server was not knowledgeable about the menu. When asked her response was 'I like everything, what kind of food would you like.' When we told her she simply pointed to that part of the menu. It took a very long time for a food to come - close to 60 minutes. It was difficult to choose a wine and had no help from our server. We ended up tracking down more knowledgeable servers to help us out. We ended up having about four people serving our table at different times so you could say it was a team effort. The problem was that the 'team' was not communicating with each other. Among other things we were asked by three people about desert. It was a gong show.

VALUE - Not good. A complete waste of money. Our taxi ride each way was $30. Our meal was over $100. For a $200 night I expected much more.

AMBIANCE - It is a beautiful spot. The problem the Teahouse has however is that their decor is low budget. There was white paper on the tables. I see that at 'touristy' restaurants when they are having quick turnovers. This combined with our overall experience tells me that their target market are tourists who are passing through and not to the local Vancouver market who has a choice of returning.

I contacted the restaurant within a week of our experience simply to provide feedback. I was not looking for a refund but the manager I spoke with offered to send us gift cards in the mail so we could try it again. It's now a month later and we haven't seen the gift cards. So, I'd say overall it's not worth it and I'm sorry that I have to start a new tradition for our anniversary dinner.

It might be a little hard to get to right now (because of all the construction going on in the Park), but it's worth it.

We made reservations on a weeknight and were told that for our party of 6 we could choose either 6:15 or 8:30. We chose 6:15, but were surprised because the restaurant was empty for most of the night. We were seated in the atrium and were treated to a beautiful sunset. As the sun set, the tealights glowed creating a beautiful atmosphere. Very romantic.

Our server was exceptional. The water was refilled promptly and the bread was replenished numerous times. She was so nice and tried really hard to make my parents' anniversary special. She even had their dessert decorated to commemorate it.

We ordered some appetizers (the squid and the crab toast). The squid was deep fried with a dark sauce, I think it was a lime sauce. The toast came with a lobster bisque to dip the toast in. They were delicious, but on the small side.

The reason I think their value is exceptional is because of their set meal. For $20, you get a choice of salad or soup, steak frites or fish and a slice of lemon tart. Most of our party (4 out of six) ordered the set meal. I ordered the salad; it was properly dressed with a light dressing. I also enjoyed the beets and cheese. I tried the soup; it was carrot, but it didn't taste like carrot. It tasted better.

I ordered the steak rare, but it came medium rare to medium. I think they might have given me the wrong steak because my boyfriend ordered his medium rare and
was given a steak that was red. I got to try the cassoulet and it was quite tasty. The pork was very tender. I didn't really like the duck or the spicy sausage that came with it.

For dessert, most of us had the lemon tart, but my parents got a creme brulee. I love creme brulee, I love their creme brulee. It was so creamy and had a nice hard sugar top. Perfect mix of creme and sugar. I liked the filling of the lemon tart, but not the crust. It would have been nicer to have a cookie crust instead of the regular pie crust it came on. The filling was just tart enough.

For the six of us, the bill came to $200 including tip. I am so coming back. It's a wonderful, hidden gem with exceptional view.

I attended a wedding at the venue and was appalled by the rudeness and condescending behaviour of the service staff. The food (the portion I received - part of it was forgotten) was decent, but nothing exciting. Definitely a pretty venue, although the glass roof was leaking over some of our table due to heavy rainfall.

Sinday brunch is a real treat. Our croissants were great with fresh preserve, I had the West coast eggs benedict, which were some of the best i have tasted so far in vancouver. My friend had the french toast, she loved it and would have had a second helping given the chance. The service is some of the best i have experienced form around the world. Friendly and attentive without being suffocating. Basically a great place for a sunday brunch treat for anyone. I would definately return and take out of town friends here for any of the menus.

After hearing some accolades from friends I decided to take my parents who are visiting Vancouver. The restaurant is in Stanley Park, so there is nothing lacking in overall setting. The restaurant feels cozy like a mountain lodge, and coupled with the drive through Stanley Park makes the whole atmosphere peaceful and as close to sublime as a city restaurant can be. Service here is top-notch. It does not get much better, so I give a hearty 5 for service. I ordered the daily specials, and all were tasty. The mushroom soup on the regular menu is a definate thumbs up. Even the table bread is out of this world, and I wish I knew where to get it. So, I look forward to returning. This is of course not a cheap restaurant but for what it is, it is reasonably priced and well worth it. Go!

My meal was tasty and I liked my seafood filled mushrooms, the carrot and ginger soup was average. My son (10) who had never had a croque monsieur was impressed but my husband's fish cake (which is common vancouver fare) was dry and tasteless much like canned tuna.The service was very slow, and our bill was messed up. We were not given and apologies or acknowledgment about it. There are so many retaurants in Vancouver that have outstanding views and ambience that when asked for a retaurant suggestion I will give the Sequoia grill a miss. Why has the chain that bought the Tea House and Mulvanies glossed over charm and elegance?

Went for dinner here last Friday for the first time since this place has changed hands/names. The menu is similar, they still have the famous mushroom caps and carrot-ginger soup. Although the food is solid, you go to this place for the views. We split the seafood sampler appetizer (grilled salmon, ahi tuna tartare and curry prawns). The portion size was generous and all of the dishes were fresh and good. The server was a bit spacey though. For example, we had to ask for plates to share the appetizer and for water refills. He was fairly knowledgeable about the menu though. My partner has the 10 oz NY steak, which was decent, although the sides (potatoes, minted demi glaze) were predictable and lackluster. I had the scallops (actually an appie) with a side of veggies. They were OK, not bad, not great, came with a huge pile of useless radish sprouts piled on top. The desserts were excellent - try the sunburned lemon tart. I don't know if I'd be rushing to come back since nothing was really of "WOW" quality besides dessert, just solid good food. For the prices (which, BTW, are more in the $20-$30 range, not $10-$20) I would expect something a bit more creative and original. Maybe because the clientele is older (the majority of patrons were gray hairs - 65+) the cooking is more conservative? I'd still take out of towners here though for the amazing view.