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A neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of South Granville with an open kitchen, bar seating and a cozy dining room. Small, shareable dishes define the menu here with seasonality having a huge influence. We keep our wine-list short, sharp and dynamic with an ever-evolving selection of wines that champion producers who follow a low-intervention approach to farming & winemaking.
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Address: 1485 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3, Canada
Phone: +1 604-245-3800
Website: https://www.garysrestaurant.ca/
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S P
We were lucky enough to make a reservation before they received their Michelin. They earned it just a few days before our visit, which made us even more excited to go. All the dishes that looked simple showed a noticeable difference in the finer details, which I loved. I found the beef pot-au-feu a bit bland and overly simple, and overall the portion sizes were on the smaller side. However, since the flavors were not overpowering, I was personally quite satisfied.
Despite the small interior, the space never felt distracting or uncomfortable for conversation—though I suppose it also depends on who you’re seated next to. If they continue to develop more creative and innovative dishes, I would certainly consider visiting again.
… moreDespite the small interior, the space never felt distracting or uncomfortable for conversation—though I suppose it also depends on who you’re seated next to. If they continue to develop more creative and innovative dishes, I would certainly consider visiting again.
Pilar C
This was my second time dining at Gary’s, and once again I chose the table menu at $73 per person—the same menu I had back in July. Both visits did not disappoint. The food is truly what keeps bringing me back. The vegetables are incredibly fresh and locally sourced from Steveston, which really shows in both flavor and quality.
I appreciate the variety of dishes, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared.
This time, we were seated at the bar. While the food was excellent, the service was not as memorable. Throughout the meal, we were never asked how our food was, which is why I rated the service three stars. A bit more attentiveness would have made the experience feel more complete.
The atmosphere is dark with dim lighting, making it a great spot for a date or an intimate dinner. However, the wooden chairs were quite uncomfortable, especially for a meal that lasted close to two hours.
Overall, the food is a solid five stars and very reasonably priced for the quality. With improved service and more comfortable seating, this place would be close to perfect.
… moreI appreciate the variety of dishes, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared.
This time, we were seated at the bar. While the food was excellent, the service was not as memorable. Throughout the meal, we were never asked how our food was, which is why I rated the service three stars. A bit more attentiveness would have made the experience feel more complete.
The atmosphere is dark with dim lighting, making it a great spot for a date or an intimate dinner. However, the wooden chairs were quite uncomfortable, especially for a meal that lasted close to two hours.
Overall, the food is a solid five stars and very reasonably priced for the quality. With improved service and more comfortable seating, this place would be close to perfect.
Kaman Kwok
We visit the restaurant with excitement due to the high reviews however the dinning experience tonight is very disappointing.
1. It is a small restaurant that trying to fit a lot of tables. Chairs are hard wood chairs. Very uncomfortable.
2. We did not order the price fixed menu and was told each person is suggested to order at least 3 dishes. We asked if we can switch the ala carte to set menu if we need more food. The answer is no. No flexibility is offered.
3. Tea serves in an open glass pot which can get cold easily. Also we were not advised that the tea can be refilled until quite late of dinner.
4. Out of the 7 dishes we feel only the trout and chicken livers paste are okay. The rest are quite heavy handed in salt despite they said they will not add additional salt.
5. The steak is done reverse seared and we were never asked about how do we like our steak. It came recut into 7 pieces – the three pieces at the ends of both sides are awfully overcooked like medium well. We reflected this feedback and the server did not apologize immediately but to argue with us. Despite they offered to redo the dish, we lost our appetite given the poor service. And they still charge the full price of the steak – no discount even 3/7 are chewy.
6. We did not order dessert but I guess that’s how they want to make up. Ironically the dark chocolate mousse is the best dish for the night.
7. Open kitchen – it’s one thing for open kitchen to connect with customers, without good ventilation is a big no no. I feel all my clothes and hairs are so smelly that I need to take a second shower to wash my hair to get rid of the stuffy eyes odour. Don’t wear clothes you can’t wash to this restaurant.
Overall – food is quite salty and it’s a one size fits all menu. Definitely a far from happy dining experience and definitely will not visit again.
… more1. It is a small restaurant that trying to fit a lot of tables. Chairs are hard wood chairs. Very uncomfortable.
2. We did not order the price fixed menu and was told each person is suggested to order at least 3 dishes. We asked if we can switch the ala carte to set menu if we need more food. The answer is no. No flexibility is offered.
3. Tea serves in an open glass pot which can get cold easily. Also we were not advised that the tea can be refilled until quite late of dinner.
4. Out of the 7 dishes we feel only the trout and chicken livers paste are okay. The rest are quite heavy handed in salt despite they said they will not add additional salt.
5. The steak is done reverse seared and we were never asked about how do we like our steak. It came recut into 7 pieces – the three pieces at the ends of both sides are awfully overcooked like medium well. We reflected this feedback and the server did not apologize immediately but to argue with us. Despite they offered to redo the dish, we lost our appetite given the poor service. And they still charge the full price of the steak – no discount even 3/7 are chewy.
6. We did not order dessert but I guess that’s how they want to make up. Ironically the dark chocolate mousse is the best dish for the night.
7. Open kitchen – it’s one thing for open kitchen to connect with customers, without good ventilation is a big no no. I feel all my clothes and hairs are so smelly that I need to take a second shower to wash my hair to get rid of the stuffy eyes odour. Don’t wear clothes you can’t wash to this restaurant.
Overall – food is quite salty and it’s a one size fits all menu. Definitely a far from happy dining experience and definitely will not visit again.
C L
This is a small (in size) but mighty (in taste) restaurant. I had visited before but wanted to share the experience with my friends and they were not disappointed. We enjoyed the Chef’s Table Selection – which is tremendous value for the quality and amount of food, compared to other restaurants of this calibre. If you’re willing to pay $45 at Earls for a steak, you’re much better off coming here. The ambiance is cozy; the servers are personable; each dish is thoughtful and scrumptious. Enhance your meal with their carefully curated wines and spirits. The Fino Martini is a personal favourite. You need to book in advance due to the limited tables but if you are solo dining, a spot at the bar is usually possible on a weeknight.
… moreEvelyn W
I’ve had this place on my list for so long! I was too busy before the New Year to check it out, but as soon as I returned to Vancouver, I made a reservation—and could only snag a counter seat.
Seeing the clean, tidy open kitchen instantly put me at ease! Everything, down to the bread, is made in-house.
The menu changes every few weeks, and the blackboard lists the daily specials.
Kanpachi
Slices of amberjack served with hazelnuts and topped with diced apple. Instead of traditional olive oil, they use an Indo-French spiced oil. It’s a bold pairing with raw fish, though I didn’t really catch the distinct flavor of the oil—just found it fresh and delicious.
Beef Carpaccio
So good! I can never resist the combination of thinly sliced beef and tuna tartare. They also added thin slices of celeriac for a nice crispy texture.
Yorkshire Pudding
My UK student days came rushing back! Yorkshire pudding is a baked egg-and-dairy bread, and here it’s filled with creamy chanterelles. I thought it was delicious, but… $23 for such a small portion?! I can probably recreate this at home, haha.
Chicken Liver & Foie Gras Pate
Came here especially for this. I love the sweet-savory combo of chicken liver and foie gras mousse topped with peach jam, served on toasted brioche. The first few bites were amazing, but by the end, it was seriously rich.
Steelhead Trout
The texture of their steelhead trout was really unique—crispy skin with tender, almost steamed-like flesh underneath. Not fishy at all. The almond crisps on top were a great addition, and it was served over a light cauliflower-potato cream.
Great Wine Selection
My friend ordered Cynar, and they actually had several varieties! Bitter yet refreshing—perfect to start the meal.
✍️ Many call it French cuisine, but it feels more like modern European fusion. The atmosphere is cozy, with white decor that’s perfect for a date night. I noticed they’re participating in Dine Out, but the menu didn’t appeal to me. They also offer a blind tasting menu for $73 per person.
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… moreSeeing the clean, tidy open kitchen instantly put me at ease! Everything, down to the bread, is made in-house.
The menu changes every few weeks, and the blackboard lists the daily specials.
Kanpachi
Slices of amberjack served with hazelnuts and topped with diced apple. Instead of traditional olive oil, they use an Indo-French spiced oil. It’s a bold pairing with raw fish, though I didn’t really catch the distinct flavor of the oil—just found it fresh and delicious.
Beef Carpaccio
So good! I can never resist the combination of thinly sliced beef and tuna tartare. They also added thin slices of celeriac for a nice crispy texture.
Yorkshire Pudding
My UK student days came rushing back! Yorkshire pudding is a baked egg-and-dairy bread, and here it’s filled with creamy chanterelles. I thought it was delicious, but… $23 for such a small portion?! I can probably recreate this at home, haha.
Chicken Liver & Foie Gras Pate
Came here especially for this. I love the sweet-savory combo of chicken liver and foie gras mousse topped with peach jam, served on toasted brioche. The first few bites were amazing, but by the end, it was seriously rich.
Steelhead Trout
The texture of their steelhead trout was really unique—crispy skin with tender, almost steamed-like flesh underneath. Not fishy at all. The almond crisps on top were a great addition, and it was served over a light cauliflower-potato cream.
Great Wine Selection
My friend ordered Cynar, and they actually had several varieties! Bitter yet refreshing—perfect to start the meal.
✍️ Many call it French cuisine, but it feels more like modern European fusion. The atmosphere is cozy, with white decor that’s perfect for a date night. I noticed they’re participating in Dine Out, but the menu didn’t appeal to me. They also offer a blind tasting menu for $73 per person.
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Daniel Silver
I enjoyed the atmosphere and friendly staff. The food elements of each dish are thoughtfully paired to work extremely well together.
I highly recommend you make a reservation as the space is small and usually full.
… moreI highly recommend you make a reservation as the space is small and usually full.
Joane Thompson
service and the atmosphere is really good, but felt the food lacking and not particularly stand-out, especially given the price. we paid for the chef’s selection & got to taste almost all of the dishes, but none that really landed with us.
the food combinations are interesting but not sure they go together personally. If you were going to get something, you could try the nectarine tomato salad (refreshing but a little too sour & the shiso felt out of place), tuna crudo (interesting but the crunch from the hazelnut takes away from sashimi texture) the and the flan for dessert.
… morethe food combinations are interesting but not sure they go together personally. If you were going to get something, you could try the nectarine tomato salad (refreshing but a little too sour & the shiso felt out of place), tuna crudo (interesting but the crunch from the hazelnut takes away from sashimi texture) the and the flan for dessert.
Amanda Ng
Gary’s felt both cosy and vibrant, with clean and simple decor and kind staff. The food was tasty, not blow your mind amazing but held up to other places in terms of freshness and taste. It is a small menu, I would have liked to have more options but understand the menu changes often which keeps things interesting.
… moreDiego Martin
Truly exceptional. Gary’s delivers perfectly executed dishes with balanced flavours in a relaxed atmosphere. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Great music at the perfect volume which creates a balanced vibe of atmosphere and the ability to have conversation. A must in Vancouver!
… moreChristine Le
I had high expectations going into Gary’s given the strong reviews, but unfortunately it was a very disappointing experience overall.
We chose not to do the prix fixe menu because there were specific dishes we wanted to try, and many of the items overlapped anyway, so it likely wouldn’t have changed the experience since we ended up ordering three appetizers, two entrees, and two drinks.
The only enjoyable dish we had was the half order of bread. The appetizers were rather underwhelming. We ordered the kanpachi and beef carpaccio. Both were tiny and weirdly tart, to the point where the flavors felt unbalanced rather than refined. The lingcod was dry and surprisingly small for $36. The spaetzle with pork cheek was also a very small portion for $46, and the pork had an overly strong, funky flavor that was difficult to enjoy. We even overheard the table next to us expressing the same concern amongst themselves. Overall, the seasoning and presentation across the dishes was very average. Items were either overly vinegary, hardly seasoned beyond salt and pepper, or drowning in broth or vinaigrette.
The most disappointing part, however, was the service. There was an oddly cold, almost pretentious energy from the staff. When I asked about the menu, the server answered while looking past me instead of engaging directly, which felt dismissive. This happened several times throughout the night. The only time the server seemed attentive was when presenting the bill, which came across as insincere and disingenuous. We skipped dessert here and went elsewhere to salvage the evening.
For the price point and reputation, this visit did not live up to expectations. Vancouver has many excellent dining options, and unfortunately this will not be one I return to.
… moreWe chose not to do the prix fixe menu because there were specific dishes we wanted to try, and many of the items overlapped anyway, so it likely wouldn’t have changed the experience since we ended up ordering three appetizers, two entrees, and two drinks.
The only enjoyable dish we had was the half order of bread. The appetizers were rather underwhelming. We ordered the kanpachi and beef carpaccio. Both were tiny and weirdly tart, to the point where the flavors felt unbalanced rather than refined. The lingcod was dry and surprisingly small for $36. The spaetzle with pork cheek was also a very small portion for $46, and the pork had an overly strong, funky flavor that was difficult to enjoy. We even overheard the table next to us expressing the same concern amongst themselves. Overall, the seasoning and presentation across the dishes was very average. Items were either overly vinegary, hardly seasoned beyond salt and pepper, or drowning in broth or vinaigrette.
The most disappointing part, however, was the service. There was an oddly cold, almost pretentious energy from the staff. When I asked about the menu, the server answered while looking past me instead of engaging directly, which felt dismissive. This happened several times throughout the night. The only time the server seemed attentive was when presenting the bill, which came across as insincere and disingenuous. We skipped dessert here and went elsewhere to salvage the evening.
For the price point and reputation, this visit did not live up to expectations. Vancouver has many excellent dining options, and unfortunately this will not be one I return to.