My gf, main dining companion took to here over the weekend. I've driven past this restaurant frequently as it is on my route to the office and it looked worthy of atleast a try. Though a late evening dinner they were still open, and we were seated immediately as the place was not busy at all. The menu is on the small side but there should be something for everyone.

My gf's Penne Tip with chicken was a cut above the rest. It had an excellent, flavourful cream sauce with a quiet, simmering heat that eases itself into your tastebuds. Perfect amount of sauteed mushrooms and peppers, with lots of chicken chunks mixed in. The slices of avocado on the top was an added touch which I felt worked well. My steak sandwich was ordered medium rare, and actually came medium rare. Good cut, nicely seasoned, moist and tender. The fresh cut steak fries on the side were a nice golden brown. My only quibble would be my overseasoned fries.

There only seemed to be one staff working the floor, but he was very attentive and friendly. He checked up on us regularly and made sure my pop was refilled as I was particularly thirsty that evening. The styling cues really work well for the restaurant, though maybe not for the area. There was a lot of local art on the walls without looking out of place nor trendy and there's even a bar area complete with tv alongside the comfortable booths.

It seems that the area might not be ready for a restaurant like this yet but I could be wrong. Glad to know that the few people inside the restaurant wasn't a precursor of the food or the staff. Good local eatery worthy of future visits. Recommend.

I always saw this cute place and wondered how it would be... now I would only go there for beer and to see an artist perform thanks to the lack of love that was put into my breakfast this morning that cost me way more than it was worth.
I was surprised to see that when I got my food that the potatoes had been totally deep fried dark brown and totally covered in salt. I thought I could bear it but when I realized that I couldn't I returned it promptly with no problem from the nice waitress. When my food came back I was surprised again to see that the cook went from one extreme to another by making substandard potatoes that were done half way and still wet from water. The dish looked unappetizing but by this time I was so hungry. Btw, I was the only costumer in the place and so I thought that my food was gonna be good. I should have taken this as a hint. In short I paid $15 for a $5 breakfast. I really should have gone to McDonald's across the street.

Having driven by this place along Kingsway many times, we finally found a time to stop in. We were promptly greeted and seated. There was another large-ish group in the restaurant along with my partner and I. We went on the holiday monday for a late lunch. The service was a bit slow (from the time placing the order to receving our food) but the chef sent us out a complimentary yam fries appy! My dutchy dining partner settled on the 3 cheese burger and fries and I had the chicken wrap and seafood chowder. Being a self-proclaimed burger connisseur, my bf was delighted with his food. It was the perfect portion for him, as was my chicken wrap and soup for me. Mine was hot and the chowder was excellent! This place also seems to have live music/acts throughout the week, so next time we will be checking it out. Great un-pretentious food. I also remember seeing an ad of some sort for $10 burger & beer on Saturdays and tuesdays.......Our server was delightful and, aside from the long wait (we were in no hurry anyways) we were thouroughly impressed and thankful for the complimentary appy too. Oh yeah, they serve breakfast all day too!

This place could be the best thing that Kinsgway has seen in awhile! Nestled in the heart just off of Victoria, we found a comfy and clean retreat, take a booth kinda place and just enjoy.
Our second time there we had more of an afternoon lunch, my friend had the tipper salad and seafood chowder, which I should of ordered but I thought too light of a meal, I chose the blacked chicken burger with fries and we did have the black bean dip to start but I was still surprised that we both left feeling full and happy
The first time I visited the Tipper, I just popped in for a quick breakfast and coffee to go. Even though I was there for a short time, I felt I would like to re visit again just because it was an instant liking to the place and the people and I am glad we did.
The service was casual and attentive and of course good, but I was more keen on the food and if my friend would enjoy, so I payed more attention to that.
She enjoyed it all!,
it was indeed a great dining experience, we had great food and a very pleasant night out. We have a new neighbor in town , let us welcome him, he is off to a good start!

My wife and I love this place. We've been about five times and recommended it to our friends and family.

Highlights: food is consistently delicious and portions are good. I love the buffalo burger, very succulent and full of flavour. The wings are great and my wife usually talks about these for about a week before and after we visit. Nice selection of locally brewed beer and the price is right. Service is top notch. Parking is easy to come by on Kingsway or right around the corner. Despite all of this it's easy to get a seat!

Lowlights: because it hasn't been discovered yet it can feel a little quiet. That's about it.

Enjoy, I think I'll go again this weekend. :)

If you're ever in the neighborhood, or if you're just wanting some cheap comfort food in a quiet and friendly atmosphere, then this is it. The service was attentive and earnest (,almost to the point of disruption).

The main dishes that come with amazing fresh cut fries, house salad or one of the tasty soup available is such a deal. The appetizers and deserts are expensive by comparison, but the chocolate truffle I had was pretty solid (,if a little one dimensional). The seafood melt is orgasmic, but make sure you tell them you want your buffalo burger partially rare; well cook does not a buffalo burger make.

The atmosphere is that of an upscale but understated modern diner. Good drink of the day deal; a solid draft beer and wine list; and refill coffee with comprehensive breakfast menu as well. An amazing place for a cheap date. They also have functions (a la stand up comedy and music) in their back room stage.

To the reviewer below me: I did not have pasta, but the proprietor/manager showed me one of the pasta dishes, and I can say from experience that it looked al dente and flavourful; one might find the food here bland as they utilize the same strategy as Bishop's in terms of less artificial addition, and more natural flavours; I find that they pull it off relatively well.

We moved into the area almost 2 years ago and have been waiting for a place to open up that will provide some dining options to the neighbourhood.

The food quality has been really good and it's amazing how much you notice when a place puts some effort into the food. No prepackaged here. The main thing that will keep people coming in the door is the food and that fact hasn't been overlooked. You pay for what you get and the prices might be one or two dollars more than you expect at first but the quality of the food is well worth it.

The service has also been very consistent and friendly. It was nice to have a quality check done on the food after the first couple bites instead of just at the end of the meal.

The ambiance was the best that could have been done with the limbo that was Hellven notwithstanding gutting the place.

We will be back regularly, can't wait to try breakfast.
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The Bottle Tipper is a quaint and funky restaurant halfway between Metrotown and Downtown Vancouver. The food is homemade and made to order. I had the Tipper Salad and it was delicious! It was really fresh and came in a generous portion. Very reasonable at around $13.00. There are a lot of healthy choices on the menu as well as many choices for vegetarians. I came back the next week and had the steak sandwich with yummy homecut fries! This restaurant has really cheap daily drink specials, $3.29 for a caesar on sundays! The service was excellent! Very friendly staff. I highly recommend the Bottle Tipper to everyone!

I've been to the Tipper twice now and have a lot to say about it. I think that Kingsway needs a place like this. There is so much potential: the back room, the open mic, the theatre productions, the funky wood, and thirsty, willing patrons.

So what's the catch? There are a few- but don't get me wrong. It's not a bad place, but I'm a critic and I would love to see this place improve. For starters, the open mic's 'passed hat' proceeds don't go to the musicians. As a musician looking for connections and community, I take offense to that and won't be playing their open mic. Next, there is no drink menu and if you do order a drink the prices are exorbitant. The food is uninspired (though not bad) and the menu is strangely organized. Why have a 'fresh sheet' that doesn't change? You're just listing appetizers and burgers twice.

While I'm on the topic, let's discuss the meal. On my first visit, my dining companion and I wanted to order some beer with our meals and enjoy the game. Vancouver is a hockey city and loves its beer, but alas, no drink menu and the TV is only viewable from the bar or a select two tables. We did manage to order two true pints, though. Local brew- Lighthouse Amber is decent but only two choices on draft with 6 taps behind the bar? What's the point? To eat, we shared the yam fries to start. Good west-coasty idea but poorly delivered. The oil needs to be incredibly hot for yam fries to get crispy and not soggy. (Maybe they have old kitchen equipment?) For the entree, we both had the buffalo burger- mine with salad, my companion's with fries. Nicely seasoned patty but under-dressed. The lacking pickle, onion, and mustard on a white bun was a little bit sad. I felt like howling, 'show me some passion!'' All of their burgers lack flair but certainly don't lack cheese which is nice if you happen to like cheeseburgers (I do!). But honestly- how about instead of american cheese on everything, offer a buffalo burger with some spicy chipotle mayo and avocado or blue cheese? What about fried onions or barbeque sauce? Do the animal some justice! Or- if you're not into eating animals- how about a house-made veggie burger instead of processed soy from a package?

On my second visit I had the seafood chowder which was lovely and definitely hot. I appreciate that they use wild salmon and local spot prawns. It really tasted homemade. I splurged on dessert this time and ordered the trufflicious cake- I couldn't tell if it was a cheesecake or just a chocolate cake with lots of sweet, rich icing. It was frozen in the middle but didn't taste entirely pumped with chemicals. Service was much more relaxed this time.

The place wasn't very busy, so I got the sense that much more attention could be given to food preparation. On the awning they call it a "fresh food bistro" but, speaking from a cook's perspective, it is not fresh bistro food. Why order cakes from a company when homemade apple pie is easy, cheap, and impressive to make in-house? 7 bucks a slice will make you money if you bake it in the restaurant, I promise.

The Tipper is torn between being a bar and a bistro. It's an identity crisis. What I think has happened is the organizer of this place has over-thought everything. So, there are prostitutes on the corner: that doesn't mean you shouldn't have a drink menu or frown on drinking altogether. So, you own the place, that doesn't mean you have to go out of your way to awkwardly make us feel welcome. Just chill. We like you- lighten up and tip the bottle our way. Simply provide us with some fresh food and show some passion for it. Create a drink menu and offer pitchers on game nights. Pay struggling musicians and artists. And don't be mean to prostitutes.

One more qualm I have: Cola steak?

I have gone to the Tipper several times and each visit has been great. The decor is interesting with unique artist paintings and the atmosphere is both social and relaxing. The feature of the private back room for special events is something I will considering for future parties.

My favs are the bean dip - it reminds me of Spring, the flavours are so fresh. And the seafood melt, it's simply delicious. I've had numerous appys and a few cocktails - all were good eats.

I will be returning when back in the area!