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We refer to our restaurant as a "nouveau Canadian Bistro"... offering a simple, seasonally inspired menu with fresh, local ingredients at a great value.
History
Established in 2011
The Flying Pig Opened in Aug 2011 and expanded its original premises to take over the space next door, re-opening on Sept 27, 2012.
We are happy and proud to have fantastic support from our neighbours...
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With a combination of warm bistro cooking, local ingredients, and a great value proposition, the Flying Pig has played to packed houses since opening in Yaletown. Their new Gastown location continues the winning ways, with a noticeably meatier edge. The chili rubbed skirt steak highlights rounded sweet beefiness with mellow heat and an insane pile of matchstick potatoes. The pork rack chop is... more
Strolled into the Flying Pig for lunch last week after attempting to get a table at Catch 122. Luckily the restaurant had just opened and there were plenty of tables available.
I ordered the parmesan chicken which was moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. Not being a frequent chicken orderer I was surprised how good it was! The mashed potatoes were delicious, smooth and creamy and...
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Excellent overall. As a walk-in, we were seated at the 'community table'. We got one end of an eight seater and another couple took the opposite side. It was a Monday so I'm sure it would be different on a more bustling night. Our server was pleasant, knew her specials and inquired to our tastes so she could make recommendations. She was responsive to questions and drink service was rapid. It... more
My wife reads the reviews. I only look at the average rating. Our visit to the Flying Pig was the result. The mediocre food was offset in part by good service and a nice ambiance. The food in itself was not awful but just average. The cheese and cold cuts were blah - the cold cuts seemed taken from a grocery store package. The seafood pasta was not that bad but with limited seafood. The risotto... more
This chef-owned restaurant quickly gathered a following. Delicious assortment of dishes, including the signature braised short rib, with many wines available by the glass. $-$$. L/D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su).
The Flying Pig is a friendly, neighborhood pub-style restaurant in Yaletown. The menu is comprised of occasionally changing dishes, always using the freshest seasonal ingredients in clean, contemporary preparations of classic dishes. The menu might include items like Veal Milanese with Parmesan risotto, pulled pork poutine or brunch dishes like their full country style breakfast and the... more
The Flying Pig is a welcome addition to Yaletown's dining scene and attracts an easy going crowd, that adores good food, a comfortable atmosphere and a drink, or two. It's not quite a bistro, but the comforting options on the menu will make you feel as though you're sinking into a soft cushion of delicious heaven when you sink your teeth into it. The atmosphere itself is casual, yet trendy, and... more