Fantastic Dining

Fantastic evening a C restaurant recently. The service was friendly and experienced with staff making our party feel welcome and relaxed. View was great and the food - superb! A not to be missed experience in Perth.

Poor management

Had dinner here on August11 for my birthday night
Had reservations, nice seating on the patio, restaurant needs a good upkeep, cleaning the floors and bar area would be nice
bar drinks took 10 minutes , where's the liquor, tasted like juice, ordered a bottle of wine that took another 15 minutes, apparently didn't have it so they subbed it for a different winery and different grape??
Well, the... more

Superb food!

Loved every bite! Excellent presentation of delicious food!

Extremely disspointing Dinner

Dinner on August 6th > booked a table for 3
We were looking forward to this dinner, 1st impression the restaurant was not busy despite the lovely weather, we had a nice table, the waiter offered us water, we ordered salmon with Quinoa started eating it and "1st suprise" there was a bone still in the salmon so I thought maybe its ok it happens..then I found the 2nd one!!!! What the hell. My aunt... more

C, an Appropriate Rating

Very disappointing for a restaurant constantly highly rated by the local Van mags. The entire place needs a thorough cleaning and freshening. Maybe the marine environment has taken its toll.
Our waiter, while not poor, definitely was rough around the edges and might be better suited to a very casual bistro.
My main dish was ordinary and served Luke warm... more

Disappointing on most fronts, but good on a few

We had high hopes for this restaurant, but it just didn't live up. The harbor patio setting is very nice in the summer. The sun was rather intense, but they were passing through a heat wave apparently.
When we arrived, it was not overly busy, but the staff was already apologizing for things taking too long. It took about 20... more

Unbelievable food but could use some attention to service and some upkeep to the restaurant

First with the main comment: the food we had here was absolutely incredible. Beet salad and scallops (with Ris de Veau) to start then Grilled sockeye and BC Albacore Tuna to follow was all beyond description. The preparation and quality of products is 2nd to none. Truly a culinary experience to savour that gives pure pleasure to eat.
However, for... more

terrible service

Bad upkeep to front of the restaurant. Hostest told us there was no parking when the website says there is underground parking. When we got there the hostest was incredibly rude. On the phone,She sounded stressed and rude. Upon arrival, she greeted us with "we can't take any more ppl, and blew us off". We had reservations so she kept apologizing. That set the tone for the whole night,she tried... more

Disappointing

Unfortunately the service was a mess that evening, we had to refill our glasses by our own and the waiter was very stressed.

Great little bites

We were just taking a walk along the seawall and came across C - a restaurant we had been meaning to go to on a visit to Vancouver. I would agree with some of the reviewers about things being a bit rundown and dirty - lots of dust. However, our food and our service was just great. We only stopped... more

Great food - se and landd, both superior quality, taste, cook and presentation

C restaurante

Food is just ok, nothing outstanding. Service was regular, waiter forgot stuff and wine list did not have what we ordered so sommelier just brought something else, and made us pay the difference!

Going downhill

I remember when C was one of the top seafood restaurants in a Vancouver, but they've really gone downhill for a few years now. I keep hoping for the former glory days to return, but no luck again. I was yet again disappointed with one after another of uninspired, not very flavorful creations. The salmon was over cooked and dry... more

C simplicity and elegance

We have eaten at C roughly twice a year for the past decade. In all that time I have only once had a less than perfect experience. The menu is well designed for us. We typically have an appetizer and main and one of us has dessert. The service is very good. Last month we sat outside and it was... more

Underwhelming

The food was poor, the service was terrible and the prices were high for the quality. I had been meaning to go for sometime but was underwhelmed by the experience despite the lovely view. I would not recommend this restaurant.

Underwhelming

I expected a lot from this restaurant - from it's reputation and prices but the food was poor quality and the service ruined the evening as the orders were mixed up and the drinks were late. I would not recommend this restaurant.

Unbelievably disappointing

ALL the guide books rated "C" as one of the top restaurants in Vancouver. My wife and I were very excited. Until the food came. My wife's entrée was presented with a hair in it. We both stopped eating immediately! While, we know "things can happen", we certainly expected a Manager/Owner to come to the table with apologies. But that didn't happen. The waiter asked if my wife would like something... more

Best food in ages!

Had a dinner here recently, it was great! I had the tunna and never had it like this before. The servers were really nice and we had a great time

Not good enough to justify the cost

This was a very expensive meal but I can't recall any high points of the food. We ordered the tasting menu which I hoped would show off the chef's vision but it turned out to be on the bland side, nothing very exciting. Also the restaurant never responded to any of my attempts to contact them before the meal. I will not go again.

Great views

Great spot for dinner or drinks and appies. Wonderful patio and great views, food and service!!

Excellent food; uneven service

We went to C restaurant and had the 9-course tasting menu. The evening didn't start out too well, since the restaurant had gotten mixed up and booked our party of 4 as only 2. We were told (a little sharply) that there was no table for 2 inside. It was a nice evening, so we started out outside. Unfortunately, the... more

Aging and pretentious

when you walk in and down their stairs you will see dust and dirt on the bottle display for their bar. yeecch. Typical foo foo high priced fish items where you leave hungry unless you order two mains!. The view and location are awesome and check out how the ceramic tile floor is old and need of repair.

Mediocre food, unprofessional service

While the location of this little restaurant is charming, and the view of the boat traffic adds interest, most of the food we ordered was just terrible (avoid the salmon entree, which was dry and overcooked to the point of nuking). Our server was so distracted that we weren't offered any of the specials of the day (imagine our chagrin... more

Pleasant meal

A nice view over the waterfront with a great meal what more could one want. The beet salad and romaine salad were great starters followed by excellent salmon and lobster. The waiter was first rate with a sense of humour, accommodating our every need.

you could be extremely disappointed

Went there with my wife for her birthday. Everything went fine until they served my glass of wine. I found lints everywhere on the inside of my wine glass and let the waiter know right away. One minute later the waiter told us my wife had to change her order since they were out of Lobster. They didn't let us know anything at all but whatever. She ordered something else. We waited another 25... more

Coming to a slow death

Considering this used to be a top restaurant in Vancouver, it's dropped a long way...
Not sure how they can every rebound.

Just location!

We booked table for Mother's Day!! Unfortunately it was not the best choice.

Expected better

You can tell this place is poorly run. Went here for mothers day lunch. Understaffed. Overbooked. We were left with the only table available in the blazing sun. The pre-set 3 course menu was disappointing. Small portions. My mom ordered the salmon for her entree. It was smaller than a deck of cards. For $39/person, I expected more. The only gem out of our lunch was our waiter. This guy deserves... more

Horrible Service

Went to C Restaurant for Mother's day brunch. From the start things started bad... Took over 20 minutes just to seat us, when we had reservations and called in the morning to confirm. The service was slow, took forever to take our drink orders, food orders. Staff were generally not to friendly, and aggressive. Food was ok, our smoked salmon bennie was cold, the fruit salad for the kids looked... more

Mediocre food great location. If you want the view go for some coffee and dessert. Service is indifferent and unresponsive, even if you are OK with 'slow'. There are several good restaurants in Vancouver at the same price range - this one ranks among the lowest in terms of quality in this price category that I have been to. Certainly didn't quite understand what the fuss (if any) is all about.... more

Mediocrity by the Sea

It's so unfortunate that the closer a restaurant in Vancouver is to the ocean, the less they seem to care about the food. Disappointingly mediocre and bland. I would not eat here again.

Not up to expectations

We recently dined at "C". The experience was less than satisfactory, though the check certainly didn't reflect the same. The seafood was good (we were offered black cod by the manager though now on the menu.) His service was excellent in contrast to a less than capable, nervous waiter and a young flighty hostess. The wine list is mediocre and... more

Review

We loved the food. The service was horrible- right from the start - it was soooo slow.It wasn't even very busy.

I should have checked recent reviews for C before purchasing the Groupon for their 9 course tasting menu. I didn't think I needed to question their integrity or business sense because C used to have a great reputation in our city. I learned my lesson. After our experience on Friday April 25, 2014 and reading these reviews, I question how they remain in business.

My sister and I walked in for... more

Another Nice Evening at C

We usually go to C once or twice a year. I am not a big fan of seafood in general, but the dishes at C are so interesting that I usually enjoy them a great deal. Somewhat unusually this time, they seemed surprised that we wanted to order the tasting menu, and they seemed a little slower getting the dishes out. But for a tasting menu, that can be a plus. The lobster bisque was amazing, as was... more

We left due to being ignored!

We had 6pm reservations - when we arrived 3 other tables of 2 were already in the restaurant making us the 4th table that evening. There was one busser, 2 servers, 1 manager and 1 hostess. After the hostess sat us, no one came by, made eye contact, nothing... for 15 minutes. This is incredibly unacceptable for a so called 4 star plus restaurant. We then watched as two ladies, who walked in... more

Great food but

Had dinner on Groupon. A set of 9 Food tasting menu with Wine Pairings. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was great. We had a wonderful evening. BUT... the service was very slow. It took us 3 and a half hours to finish the set. The wine has kept us patiently waiitng for the next course, Good Pairings though... more

Enjoyable evening

The meal was a great experience. Food was very good and the waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable. One tip: We ordered the Romaine Salad between the two of us. Good decision, it would have been too much for one person.

Still good

Visited C after 8 years and it's still as good as it was. The only comment would be a little update in decor would not go astray.
Going in with certain expectations is always dangerous but this was dispelled after helpful dining and wine suggestions from our server.

We had a very bipolar experience at C. Had the evening continued as it began, they would have gotten 1 or 2 stars. Had the evening begun as it ended, it would have gotten 5 stars.

We had a reservation for our anniversary dinner at 7:00. We arrived a touch late, maybe at 7:05. The server offered us water, and we requested the tasting menu. Only the former arrived promptly. He did not take our... more

C was a good experience for a seafood dinner. The food was fresh and the presentation was well done, although like most fine dining restaurants, the portions were small. I suggest filling up on the warm bread they serve to start unless you have a big wallet. Oysters were fresh and medium sized. I requested a view beside the window which faced Granville island. The service was very tentative and... more

C

We were excited to try C for Dine Out, but ended up disappointed with our meals. My dining partner and I order the same dishes; seared scallops for the appetizer, and sablefish for the main.
The scallops were tough, and dull in flavour. They were also lukewarm. The sablefish which, was a $14 supplement, was also lukewarm, undercooked and bland.... more

C - Sick

The worst dining experience we have ever had. Avoid it at all cost. First, the waiter was completely incompetent. We were dining with another couple. We ordered cocktails, ours came and theirs came 20 minutes later as the appetizers were served. And we also received the wine along with the drinks. The appetizer dishes were cleared and then we waited... more

The food was delicious! The seared scallop and the mushroom risotto was my favorite. The only thing that bothered me was the lack of service. Yes the waiters are attentive but they give the attitude that they don't want to serve you but "have to". When they served the food they didn't even wait for my boyfriend to come back from the washroom and just explained to me what was in the dish. When... more

Dine out vancouver. progressively worse

Not worth it for the 38$ you pay. appetizer started off nicely. got the striploin as an entree. all the beef put together was about the size of my fist. came with 2 sticks of tofu/cream/french fry. the sticks were quite good. but that was it. not even a piece of asparagus. really? no veggies at all? dessert was a... more

treasure chest

Groupon or no Groupon, C Restaurant will cost you. It's over-priced so I'm about to whine about it. For the price, the place is lacking the refinement and lustre of Hawksworth and the like. To me, it is not in the same company. The food isn't as polished and the service isn't as fabulous. Remember, I'll gladly dish out $100 for dinner, but it better start a party in my belly and... more

Disappointing

Seafood was fresh, presentation was appealing, preparation and flavors were disappointing as was the wine selection. There was a gap between presentation and flavors. Baked fish was overcooked and sauces although colorful were not creative. We would not choose this restaurant again.

Can not comment on the food

I am not able to comment on the food at C Restaurant, as we never actually ate there.
My wife and I traveled to Vancouver for my 37th birthday. We made a reservation at C by open table after seeing the chef compete on Iron Chef. We were quite excited as we are big fans of the show. Shortly after... more

C's A dining experience, more than just seafood

C'S is my favorite Vancouver dining experience. Truly waterfront dinning with plenty of boat traffic to view. The wait staff is top notch, let them guide you. Let them design an appetizer to suit your fancy. Cocktails are awesome here too. World wide wine list.
Both fish and meat are perfectly prepared but portions are relatively small, but its about... more

Experience at C was a D

Noticed C restaurant is doing another groupon offer. We purchased a previous groupon for the restaurant. Had trouble making a reservation as they only allow so many tables per night for groupon and ended up going early in the week rather than Friday night as we wanted. In the end, after wine, we could have dined at many, many other... more

Long wait time

Barely got any service, extremely long wait time. Food was only ok. Definitely won't come back ever again. Overrated place.

There was a deal for $78 Royal Tasting Menu so my husband and I decided to have quiet dinner here for his birthday. The tasting menu was a 6 course meal and it was just enough to fill us up. For those of you with a huge appetite, you can add an extra entree and I think it would be sufficient. There were some inconsistencies that prevented the food from getting 4/5.

First course:... more

Good dining experience. The server was really friendly and knowledgable; originally we had decided to order the seafood tower and some mains but were told it would be too much food. I was quite impressed by this as the server could have very easily up sold us on the food but decided to give us his honest opinion.

The food was good; the seafood tower was much better than some other versions I... more

We found this restaurant because my husband happened to see the chef on an episode of Iron Chef he was randomly watching while we were here. The location on the water gives you an amazing view of Granville Island, and when the weather is warmer, the patio looks like an ideal place to dine! We ordered the seared sable fish which came with pacific octopus, fingerling potatoes, roasted artichoke... more

Disappointing

We were interested in a casual meal close to our hotel. The restaurant's website listed a bar menu with reasonable prices. The reviews were good so we decided to try it. On arrival we found there was no bar and there was no bar menu. We were given regular menus and decided to stay a bit reluctantly. Our server came... more

My friend bought a Groupon for lunch here in late July, and the two of us did not enjoy it at all. Perhaps it was because it was a Groupon deal, but it seemed like everything was frozen and then fried. The appetizer was a very fatty and fried pork belly with lots of batter, the lobster bisque which we paid extra for was so-so, and when the halibut entrée came we had to send it back as the... more

One thing that sets C apart from other seafood restaurants in Vancouver is the service you receive the moment you step into the restaurant. The hostess was friendly and took the Boy to our window side table right away. The view was amazing with the sun setting while overlooking False Creek and Granville Island. Our waiter, Larry, then magically appeared with the menu, which he explained... more

C" your way to an enjoyable meal

I recently took advantage of a Groupon offering, called C to make a reservation, and my better half & I showed up to partake in their Royal Seafood Tasting Menu. The Maitre D' greeted us warmly, confirmed our ressie, offered to hang our jackets and led us to our 2 top.
Tim was our server for the evening, and he... more

I bought a Groupon for $80 for 6 course meal. Made resos right away as I know how busy it will get on weekends. So I made reservations for Monday @ 6pm. It was quiet and the sun was out. So it was veryyy beautiful.

The food and presentation was amazingggggggggggg! Some of the dishes excelled more than the other like the tuna tataki and the braise short rib with sablefish were sooooooooooo... more

Good views with average food

Had dinner at the C. Positive points, great views, indoor and outdoor seating . We sat inside as it was a bit nippy outside. Decor pleasant though seating a bit crowded. Food was very average, a bit pricy. Service was crisp but almost like in a fast food joint. Food arrived in less than 5 minutes as we mentioned that... more

After a brief walk on along the pier, we decided to stop by for a bite. What appealed to us was the outside menu but it was too cold to sit outside so the host accommodated us with inside seating and an outside bar menu. Pretty cool.

The wait staff were amazing as was the food. I had the steak with a Caesar salad and fries then the lemon meringue pie. The chef did an excellent job with his... more

Below Average

This place is on the water front and offers sea food among other things. The presentation is great but the food tastes ordinary. We ordered Sable Fish, Salmon and some extras. They arrived in 3-5 minutes and was (strangely) cold. The bread smelt of fish and I did not touch it. The service was super fast like in a fast... more

Sublime Seafood with a View

Perfect seafood meal with a great view and excellent service! This is not a cheap eat but the all round quality ensures that you get value for money. We sat on the patio looking at the boats passing by and hearing the water lapping against the wharf. The lobster bisque and seared scallops were standouts although the lemon crumble was... more

All round great meal

Excellent service, engaging and well informed without being over the top or pretentious. The restaurant wasn't exactly buzzing with atmosphere, and was quite cold, but if you have a jacket and are there for the food and to catch up with friends then neither of these will dampen the evening.
Delicious wine, a lovely little amuse bouche followed by very... more

Ok - but not for the price

We ate dinner here over the Labour Day weekend. We were on the patio, which is great - but it was very dark and the staff took over an hour to deal with this (bringing candles and taking down umbrellas which blocked the street lights). My experience was also coloured by the very LOUD party directly across from us -... more

Service and food were as great as the patio

Ate there on Labour Day and it was great. Has a beautiful patio and a small but excellent menu with a serious focus on seafood. The staff are attentive without being the center of attention and although the menu has only changed slightly over the past couple years (as far as I can remember!!) they are smart to not mess... more

Good food, good views and good service

Went to C which was recommended by a couple of friends who raved about it. The service was outstanding- the food was good but not amazing and it was fairly expensive. However my family had a wonderful dinner -the oysters were divine and the seafood so so fresh and delicious.

Unforgettable

The first dinner I ever had in Vancouver (in the 1990s) was here at C, and I never forgot it. Such a pleasure to revisit and discover that it's as creative and delicious as ever. While I found the recent crab-mango salad a bit too sweet for my taste, it was fresh and beautiful, and everything else lived up to... more

Just don't do it with Groupon.
You will be seated in an area with other Groupon users, and will be treated like Groupon users. Still you may think you save money. Not really. The original price is so inflated that, after mandatory tips on the original price and tax, saving is minimal. Again, you will be treated like Groupon users with extremely slow service. Guess what. Just 1 server for 10... more

Outstanding Meal

We ate at the C Restaurant in Vancouver and the meal and service were excellent. It was a splurge for our anniversary and it was well worth it.

Great locaton, attentive and accomodating service

We had a great experience there. Came for a late lunch - early dinner meal as we skipped lunch while biking around the False Creek. My wife just wanted a big salad with lots of seafood. The staff was very accommodating and the kitchen made a very good seafood salad.

Location++. Food+. Expensive

A beautiful location on the waterfront "beneath" Granville bridge. Food is seafood/fish oriented although other choices are available. Excellent service; lovely food and OK wine list. On the expensive end of restaurants... Rather overpriced for this market but then you are paying a lot for the location and reputation..... more

I've got to give C restaurant a one star review, even though I admit I've never eaten there.

I bought a Groupon four course for two people fixed price/menu lunch. When I phoned to make a reservation (which you are required to do for the Groupon offer) I was called back by a very rude gentleman. Right away he said they were booked up on Sunday lunch for Groupon offers. Highly doubtful as I was... more

Great spot and food

Lovely patio overlooking False Creek, fantastic food, lovely wine, very accommodating staff. Easy to get to and great location to continue a walk along the sea wall or miles.

It is all about location

We for the brunch tasting groupon. The portions were small but adequate. The service was attentive and helpful. The patio on a sunny day was just great. The sun, the view of Granville Island, the False Creek boating activity. Fantastic!!

An abysmal dining experience

First off, I've never been so motivated to write a scathing review of a local restaurant but I want others to be aware of a recent dining fiasco.
Last Thursday evening (July 4) my husband and I as well as most of our extended family, many of whom were from out of town, had made a dinner reservation at "C."... more

Good but not extraordinary

I went with a group for a private dinner last Thursday. We got the wine cellar room which is nice but could be rearranged to be much better. Throughout the meal there was a draft of cold air as they opened the upstairs door for ventilation. The seafood tower is plentiful and tasty albeit pricy. The fish was perfectly done.... more

Was this a formerly great restaurant

The concierge at our hotel made this reservation for my husband and I when we asked for a sustainable seafood restaurant. I can't understand the reviews or the prices, and i suspect the concierge got some sort of kickback for sending us there. The flavors were dull, the assembly lackluster, and the service was terrible. Everything seemed less than fresh.... more

C disappointing and not good value

C it is clearly riding on a reputation that precedes its current performance. Food was nothing special, and service was substandard at best. Not very good value for money. I was disappointed.

Awesome location, Excellent food, Impressive wine list

We had the 10 course "Groupon"sampler menu. Each item was unique and exceptional. The kitchen staff are obviously very capable. The presentation of each item was creative, with great attention to detail.
Our server, Larry, was attentive, but not intrusive. The background music was light modern jazz, very atmosphere.
The location on the Sea wall is fabulous, overlooking the Vancouver... more

la dolce vita west coast style

My husband and I had a fantastic meal at this lovely restaurant in downtown Vancouver. He is born and bred in Vancouver but we now live in London, where we're really quite spoiled for choice. After some very underwhelming dining experiences at supposedly "top" restaurants in my native Toronto, like Bymark, Far Niente and Auberge du Pommier, I wasn't expecting... more

No integrity! Very bad service

I purchased a groupon for C-Restaurant restaurant for $100 for 10 course dinner. When I phoned to make a reservation I was denied the reservation because I am using a groupon. The person who spoke with me was unbelievably rude and unconsidered. He suggested me to use my promotion only during the week days, when they have spots for it.... more

I went for lunch at 1 PM on Friday, not crowded whatsoever. Oysters great, good, and the sablefish dish was very good, but I found the dishes to be somewhat disjointed components rather than cohesive and harmonious presentations. BC wine selection nice also. Waterfront setting beautiful. Service very good. I didn't like it as much as West, but I would stop in again.

Food I would give 4 stars. Ambience was a 2. This place needs a Gordon Ramsey makeover. Old tire and dust and dirt everywhere. Paint peeling off the walls too. We did the Groupon 10 course deal. It says it is a value of $250 and you pay $125. There is no way it is worth $250. Maybe $150 - $175 and then there is add ons for substitutions. We have had much better meals for cheaper. Having said... more

Went here for a work dinner, so wasn't too concerned about pricing. Service was pretty good except for one thing, that I will discuss later.

Restaurant itself was nice and can only imagine how lovely it would be, in the middle of summer. Food was very good. We had a few lobster poutines to start, which was amazing. The sauce was too die for and there was a lot of lobster for an appetizer. I... more

Trainwreck

Two old girlfriends and I had been planning this dinner out for weeks, as our choice for the dine-out Vancouver event. When the reservation was made, we requested a special table because it was my birthday. It wasn't my birthday, but we really wanted to make this a special seat for a special occasion as two of us hadn't seen... more

Extraordinary view, ok food

I had heard great things about `C` which is why I wanted to check it out. I can say this, the view is extraordinary … that was the highlight for us. The hostess was very polite and friendly – our server, not so much. He wasn`t friendly, when asked for recommendations was very short and not at all helpful. The... more

Surprisingly bad

As a preface, we came here for Dine Out Vancouver.
Very disappointing. The food is boring, bland, and tasteless. I had always heard that C was good, but being a frequent visitor to Blue Water Cafe and Coast, I could never muster the energy to come to C, especially given its 10 - 25% price premium relative to Coast and... more

This was my 5th time dining at C Restaurant and it has never let's me down!
The view and ambiance of this restaurant being on the water is amazing and the service is always exceptional! I have My Level 2 WSET, and I find the servers to have excellent wine knowledge and they are extremely professional. The food was perfectly prepared and plated and the taste was bang on! I went for Dine Out... more

Best service, nice view

We tried dine-out menu Sunday nigh., Best service, been welcomed and very thoughtful, warm and special water view.
Will come back soon.

I have to say after reading up and down reviews I was a little concerned. Thankfully my experience was fantastic! I had a ten course tasting menu and it was amazing. Flavors I'd never experienced and so many good dishes it was hard to keep track. our sever was nice and courteous and the experience couldn't really have been better. Yes it was pricey but it was worth ever penny as my date was... more

Had another amazing meal here last night with my family. The food and the service were excellent. I've yet to be disappointed at this place. Highly recommended; just don't let them seat you upstairs, unless you really want privacy.

Haven't been here for some time but this was one of my go to places for a first date. Could always depend on good food, service and a nice quiet atmosphere.

Its a nice little place, tucked out of the way on the waterfront.

Really enjoyed a fantastic meal at C! Great ambiance, with an open feel and a view of the water. The waiter was very well informed and helpful with the menu. He recommended the halibut, which was absolutely wonderful, as was the beet parfait dessert. Everything was presented in a visually appealing and interesting manner, and was very fun to eat as well as delicious! Great overall experience.

I have been by C Restaurant many, many times and have always wanted to try their menu. What a disappointment.
Their food was fine (5/10) .We had a seafood tower, 2 glasses of sparkling rose, bottle of Pinot Noir.
Their service was adequate, if not a little disinterested. We had 3 servers in a 7 minute period and we ended up with (Jason) who was ok. Service was substandard, after we had finished... more

I read the mixed reviews and decided to visit anyways. Was more than pleasantly surprised with atmosphere, food and service at C.

The views of False Creek are amazing. I could sit there all day and enjoy the views. The patio and the view of the water is incredible, and their selection of wine helps too - wide range of bottles and prices, many of which are local wines, which goes great along... more

3.5 stars

This is a long overdue review having come here in the past multiple times, but pre-Yelp.

The very first time I came here this would have gotten 5 stars for service. They used to have a signature dish, seared scallops wrapped in octopus bacon, with truffle oil. It was pretty good, but they burnt it. I didn't complain but when the staff came by to check on us, he noticed that I wasn't... more

I've been wanting to try to this restaurant for over a year now, as I passed it regularly on my seawall walks. When a groupon popped up for a 10 course seafood meal, I thought this was a sign and no better time to give it a shot!

When we were first greeted, the service was friendly and the ambiance was serene. I noticed many other couples having the 10 course meal, and I imagine it was because... more

Don't waste a lot of money on this seafood restaurant. Four of us ate there May 10th. It took more than 3 hours to complete our meal. Service and timing of the plates was brutal. For example, it took almost one hour to get our appetizers. The place wasn't that busy. Our waiter had a faux French accent and was one of the most pretentious servers I have ever encountered. Nobody asked us if we had... more

Worst ever. Took my mother for her birthday last night and this restaurant literally ruined it! Waiter was rude and the food literally stinked. Do not ever go here especially on a special occasion. I have lived in Vancouver for some 30 odd years and this place had been one of the worst! Shame on you guys. You seriously need to get an application form for Hells Kitchen w/Gordon Ramsey.
He'd be... more

We went here last night for girls' night and dine out 2012. There were nine of us so we had a separate room . Even though I have a serious gluten allergy and in sure nine girls is kind of a pain in the ):$;$@ the server was super patient and funny the whole time. They also made me feel comfortable. The amuse bouche and beet salad were delicious, I wasn't super keen on the entree and my serving... more

I was very hopeful when trying C Restaurant because the friend who recommended and brought me there heard rave reviews about it. However, I started becoming more and more irritated throughout the meal.

Our waiter was Brian Lamb. He was a pleasant fellow, but he kept making mistakes worthy of having Chef Gordon Ramsey cut his head off.

First, there was the whole "Can you please make... more

This would have gotten 5 stars but seeing how a fish bone got stuck in my gum line right by my tooth it lost a star.

The lobster poutine was seriously amazing and I would order that ever time I go there. The white onion bisque was also fan-freakin-tastic.

As for my entree I got the cheeks and ahi tuna. Tuna was pretty good and the cheeks where great.

Service was great and I would recommend... more

I just loved lunch at C. Went there for a special occasion and had the tasting menu (9 courses and I think they threw in an extra one). I have never had better seafood bisque, trout, or lemon tart and I loved the gelato dressing on the beet salad.

It was actually too much food, some rich courses with significantly larger portions than other tasting menus I've had, and we should have requested... more

I went here recently for a special lunch with a friend. Given the unexpectedly sunny weather we've been (sometimes) having this winter, it was lovely to sit at a waterfront dining room and look out over the sights of False Creek.

At 12pm on a weekday, the restaurant was nearly empty, so we had a nice quiet space to enjoy.

We both ordered the sablefish. It was served on a bed of kale tossed... more

I tried C Restaurant for the first time tonight. The food and the customer service was outstanding. Very polite staff.

All though they had lost our reservation they had no problem seating me and my wife right away. I enjoyed every bite but i have to say the portions where so small that i had to hit the McDonald drive throw pretty h@!%!*n the way back home.

Great food, Great service, not... more

Came here while on vacation and was thoroughly disappointed.

What's with the dining room? It looks like the restaurant was once a failed photo studio or gallery; that was later converted into a restaurant. The owner must have been cheap and decided to cut corners by leaving remnants of the former business there thinking it would add to the character of the restaurant. No... it looks like c@!p.... more

As I read through other people's review, I can see why they wrote such reviews. Me on the other hand, I had good experience with this place and will go back again. But of course, it does cost a bit of money. The price was right for me when I went.

This is a super old draft, but..... here goes.

I came here, many months back, cause I bought some of those 6 course tasting menu for 42 each person.

Walla Walla Onion Veloute, with 2 hour poached egg, dungeness crab, and truffle oil. This this was amazing! I love the texture of the perfectly sous vide egg and it incorporated so well into the soup so well. 4 Stars

Notch Hill Beetroot Salad,... more

I have been C restaurant 6 years ago, I wasn't like it very much and not be worth going again.

We bought the 4-course dinner on Groupon and was impressed with the offering. In fact, we ordered extra dish from the menu.

Soup: Wild and cultivated-mushroom velouté with garlic confit and croutons
It was creamy, rich and tasty. I was thinking, that's good start and I thought the food quality much... more

I bought a 9 course tasting menu from Groupon for $47. I see they've offered quite a bit of these deals lately, which is never good news for non-Groupon diners.

Here's what we got:
* Wild- and cultivated-mushroom velouté with garlic confit and croutons
* Charred octopus salad with frisée, bacon vinaigrette, and soft boiled egg
* Seared scallop with crushed minted peas, veigi sauce, panchetta,... more

I didn't even make it through the door. I called to make a reservation and after a minute I hung up on the terrible and rude host that answered the phone. I called to make a reservation for six and asked about the chef's grand tasting menu. The host consistently interrupted me with his answers...which were to the wrong question, because he wouldn't let me finish asking my question! I was making... more

"""A tasting menu, location, and service to remember! great for special occasions - reserve a window table with a view of small boat harbour and Granville Island."""

"""Wonderful fish, wonderful atmosphere - sit on the patio overlooking the water."""

"""Inventive seafood which has fallen out of favor with the foodies for newer and better things. Now resorting to frequent Groupons, the lobster bisque is still the best in the city."""

Generally they deliver the full deal.

Expensive but really good food. The Services needs to be friendlier and have a bit more tact with the customer. Good wine list.

Good is good!

Consistently excellent seafood preparations. Great choice for couples or meeting friends for a nice dinner. Nice view on the waterway. Outdoor patio is good for a more casual option.

Delicious seafood in a beautiful location.

Great seafood and location but the decor is looking a little dated.

Excellent !

"""Nice location on the water at the very end of Howe St. with greenhouse windows and roof. Seafood was really pretty good, but there were some distractions. The menus were sideways and seemed to be formatted backwards, it was hard to follow. Descriptions we"""

"""Trendy, reasonable seafood but overrated."""

"""Very good seafood and a very nice view on false creek, but it's location is the best for such a good restaurant."""

"""Very overrated. Oysters and sablefish were excellent, but everything else was uninspired, and service was terrible. Appetizer """"boxes"""" - bite sized pieces on skewers and so-so sushi (like bar mitzvah hors d'oeuvres) @ $35 per box were outrageously overpr"""

kicthen excellent

"""Our entrees were not hot, the service was really slow"""

None better

THE best seafood; really like their sustainable fish approach; they are a leader in the community. Rob Clark is terrific

"""Who needs to pay for the view. Walk outside and enjoy that for free. The food is overrated, with small portions, and the waiters have attitude. Skip it."""

Amazing seafood but can be a bit pretentious due to their reputation of being the best seafood in town.

i came here after purchasing the groupon for the 3-course lunch!

it's definitely not the easiest place to find...we had to walk a long way from our bus stop to get there, but once i was there i was really impressed w/ the location and interior!

the food was delicious, even their bread! with the exception of the dessert which was a caramelized cone w/ ice cream...it was a bit sweet for my... more

I've heard about C before, and haven't ever thought much about where it was or anything so when we headed over today for brunch I was really impressed.

The decor can only be described as marine. The whole place has a very boat feel, as if I'd just stepped on someone's yacht, which I have to say, I don't mind the least bit.

They have a lovely patio, nestled right beside the Granville Street... more

i'll admit that it was a groupon that got us out for brunch today but what a civilsed way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

The groupon was for the 4 course brunch menu. Normally we wouldn't have this many courses at brunch but wow, everything was delicious! Even the granola reminded me of shortbread, which means yumalum in my books.

We started with their spot prawn Caesar. Delish and spicy with... more

This truly goes down as one of the worst dining experiences ever in my life. We arrived at the restaurant at 7PM for our dinner. We were seated in the lovely "Romeo and Juliet" table upstairs overlooking the downstairs. Promptly at 8PM someone came by to take our drink order.

Given that I had memorized the Wine list by now we placed our order for wine. By 8.30PM walla a bottle of wine arrives.... more

I love this place, but just saw on the news they are putting Flat screen TVs in because that's what they need to do to get business during Stanley Cup fever - how the mighty have fallen. I think I'll wait until the Cup is over before returning.

Not terribly impressed.

Went there for mother's day brunch and it was moderately busy when we arrived, but nothing out of ordinary. We were 15 minutes early for our reservation so they asked us to wait, but to expect the table in about 2 minutes. One member of our party hadn't arrived, so we took a seat in the leaning chairs by the window.

After 10 minutes, I started to wonder about our table... more

Did that brunch groupon thingy today. Paid $40 for two. After 2 coffees, 1 warm glass of champagne ($9), tax & tip it was another $45 for a total of $85. The food was good, but if I paid $40 each for that menu I would have been really disappointed!

The tasting menu is 4 courses and they served an amuse of corn bread. The granola and salad were very tasty. Loved the trout on the salad though I... more

Worth every penny! Just the best. Very interesting food with lots of great flavors and service was tops!

The food was good, but MAN is that some crazy decor. "Pretentious" and "tasty" pretty much sum this place up. We (like every table surrounding us when we went) used a Groupon for lunch and still paid about $40pp for the lunch tasting menu. So it's certainly not cheap! But the food is good.

Seafood is clearly where they shine - the bouillabaisse that my husband got was AMAZING, and mine steak... more

Service was excellent but the food was disappointing.

Bread - Nice variety but it was all that sort of insubstantial bread that goes mushy in your mouth. They were out of their signature seaweed bread which is the only bread item that stands out.

Appetizer seared scallop with sunchoke Scallops were nicely cooiked but the sunchoke was a bit underdone. It was served on a lemon sauce which was... more

Not sure why the cab driver and our hotel recommended it as a must go for Vancouver. It has limited seafood selection and overly priced. Service was great, but limited wine list. View is nice for a romantic outing, since it over sees the Grandville Island and the location is somewhat secluded. The decor is getting runned down with seating covered with half dressed seat cover. It's not a very... more

Up to now it was our #1 in Vancouver for almost 14 Years now - the evening today was bad... The tasting menue was uninspired and we had 5 courses with fat, heavy, rich cream sauces (or butterbutter or oiloil or all of it), that was so heavy and filling, it was not the happymaker like in older days. The chef seemed to have changed and the raw bar courses with always new, light and surprising... more

Very overrated. Oysters and roasted sablefish were excellent, but everything else was uninspired, and service was terrible. Appetizer "boxes" - bite sized pieces on skewers and so-so sushi might have been OK as passed hors d'oeuvres at a low rent bar mitzvah, but @$35 per box they were outrageously overpriced. Service was disorganized, with plates and silverware taken away randomly and not... more

Super oyster and tasty mains. Would definitely come back.

Enormously disappointing since they really use fresh food but are so insipid and uninspired with it that it is not worth a visit at all. The cost of meals just amplifies the displeasure. Vancouver is a great eating town but this place seems to be reading its reviews but forgetting to do anything original. We had 6 different tastes, none of them at all memorable. There are many views of the... more

great food. great atmosphere. everything is sustainable and fresh. they really care about their clients and they show it!

I went here with my sister and we spoiled ourselves we had a tiered tasting of all sorts of seafood delicacies. C Restaurant as delicious and savory. I would go back in a minute for a special occasion.

This is my #1 stop when in Vancouver. Excellent food and service with knowledgeable servers on Canadian wine and food.

Seafood was decent but the place was a bit overrated.

Wonderful view and location. Service and food was great. Had the best lobster bisque and creme brulee for dessert.

Creative seafood, outstanding view!

After all the hype, "merely" being very good was a bit of a disappointment.

Overpriced but a must do.

premium room with seafood & service & wine list to match. worth the visit!

Interesting decor, upscale, quiet - a bit pretentious but overall a feel that you have been somehwere special.

Awesome seafood and very nice ambiance for a romantic evening overlooking the water. Love the lobster bisque.

We have eaten there many times, the decor is a bit tired but the food remains top notch. Expensive but worth the cost

Excellent food. one of the top restaurants

The place to go on a warm night. Best patio in town, consistently superior fish.

Very fresh seafood in ideal location but needs new inspiration to food.

Fun dining; great views; innovative cuisine.

Great food, great views, great atmosphere. Vancouver should have great fish restaurants - and this is one!

would like to see the views used to better advantage

fit for foodies

Overrated. Some wow moments, but I guess from the talks and raving reviews everyone gives I expected more. Loved the bread though! :)

Location is what makes this restaurant special. The food has small but beautifully presented plates. Focus on local is appreciated and the staff were somewhat focused on us but it seemed expensive for what it was.

overrated seafood restaurant

over rated for the food that is served

Great in the past. Strictly seafood.

Ocean Wise, sustainable, local menu. One of the finest seafood restaurants in the city. Attractive patio with oceanfront view. Professional, congenial staff.

Amazing seafood with a spectacular view!

C restaurant must be resting on its laurels!

After having read numerous positive reviews about this restaurant, my husband and I decided to give it a try. We understood it to be fairly upscale, so we made an effort to 'dress up' for the occasion. We were seated right behind the check in podium and, there being no barrier between the host/hostess and our table, found ourselves looking at the back end of a poorly dressed gentleman... more

like a fading rose

I've eaten at C several times over the past few years and can remember when the place was fresh, crisp, and the staff looked happy to be there serving. The last time I went there, approx. 2 years ago, I was taking some friends out to dinner at a place I felt proud to know of. But Gawd, went there a couple of wks. ago expecting the same place and actually it looks the same as in nothing has... more

C was really an "F"

While the view from the table overlooking the harbor was lovely, the overall experience was horrible. We had a large party (12) and no-one truly enjoyed their food. We sat down and waited... it was over 40 minutes until they took our order and it was 45 minutes before a slice of bread was served! Our entire meal took 3 1/2 hours and we couldn't wait to leave. When food finally arrived, a... more

a waste of money

we returned after a meal a few years ago, which in our memory was pretty good. first, the decor has always been sort of cheap. second, the wine was overpriced and our portions were very small at the price per glass. oysters were great, but they forgot to bring the cocktail sauce. asked them to make a salad and the dressing was so awful i gave it back. we both had the scallops, asked for them to... more