So so

4 of us Went there for dine out, service was good, food was ok only, mine was snapper cooked with green bean,carrot in paper wrap. The green bean was not fully cook, so bland,not much taste,maybe because no other sauce besides lemon slices. Dessert was choc mouse,way too sweet and not using dark choc. But the ice cream was excellent.... more

Mediocre at best

We went here for DIne out Vancouver 2014. Did no really want to go here as the menu was limited but booked with 6 other friends and this was one place which was able to accommodate. The service had it's ups and downs. They were pleasant and tried their best when they were chatting with us. They asked us if... more

Quiet and friendly

A little bit off the beaten path of restaurants, the Smoking Dog was a delightful find. It had a fairly good wine list however wines could only be bought by the glass or bottle. No 1/2 liters here.
Overall a really nice experience.

Great value for price

Six of us had dinner on a Saturday night and did the dine out Vancouver menu. It was fantastic. Portions were just right and very flavourful. Staff was hard working and the manager was terrific.

Groupon brought us in

we had a groupon that was expiring so we had to use it or almost loose 50% of the value. we reluctantly went as we had been reading reviews on many sites. we actually were not that disappointed. we had a pleasant evening of food, attentive service and a pretty crowded place. perhaps others were using their groupons?
i had... more

Star chef has left

Went on Dec 4 expecting chef Robbie Robinson, recently written up. However, he has left and I suggest a less than honest approach by management that they had taken their website down. The Fraser Valley pate appy was dreadful, mushy, small, institutional garnishes. I will say that the tenderloin was excellent but small and poor value for the price.

New chef, great food

Ate there last night and enjoyed great food, great service, and great ambience. Not rushed. Sat and enjoyed the meal for 2.5 hours. Definitely on my list. I recommend a name change: Smiling Dog?

With new owners, the Smoking Dog is Smoking Hot

Finding the Smoking Dog was pure serendipity, an unexpected pleasure and an absolute treat! The restaurant itself had great ambiance and a great location, a block or so off of the beach--perfect for Bard on the Beach! The service was friendly, accommodating, and efficient. Our server let us taste the wine we were considering, and offered great suggestions for those... more

We recommend you try them out

We had a gift certificate for the Smoking Dog that we won through Dine Out Vancouver, so we decided to try it out tonight for the first time. We were greeted with news that it was a new menu and new chef, and our server admittted he was also new. We were not sure what to expect. We had a... more

Great service but disappointing food

We went to the Smoking Dog for the Dine-out three course meal; we’d been meaning to try this Kitsilano French restaurant for awhile.
The service was excellent. Staff is friendly and service prompt. The French onion soup was average; lots of onions but nothing special. The coq au vin did not taste like a coq au vin; it would best... more

Great food - but a little more next time, please

Went for lunch with colleagues. Good location, easy to find street parking. Menu had a good variety and atmosphere was great - cozy, warm and quiet. Ordered the mushroom ravioli and was shocked when the plate appeared - three small squares of pasta, beautifully arranged, but such a small portion. I was even more surprised when the rest of my... more

Friendly neighbourhood bistro

Angelo de Meo and his team do a good job here: the bistro has been nicely revamped inside, the atmosphere is warm, the staff offer friendly and pleasant service. Summer seating outside is pleasant, and you feel like you're in a quiet side pocket of Kitsilano, away from the hustle of 4th Avenue, Burrard Street etc. And the food is... more

Lively, tasty bistro food, engaged service

We went as a party of 4 to The Smoking Dog, a 'local' bistro in a residential neighbourhood, in June before a nearby Bard on the Beach performance. We had a reservation and although relatively early, their were a lot of other theatre diners there. On this rainy night the space felt warm and cozy and despite the crowd, service... more

The Smoking dog is Smokin

This small out of the way resturant was one of the best things that happened our trip to the Great Northwest and Canada. Its in a residentual area with parking easily found out front and food and service second to none. Our meals were small but enough and very well prepared and presented and the deserts were larger than expected... more

nice patio and good food

The outdoor patio is excellent in the summer. The street is not too busy, but there is enough activity for people watching. The food is also good. Try the spot prawns when they are in season (May and June).

Left Disappointed

We decided to have French food after work. We ended up at The Smoking Dog. As it was Valentine's Day, they had a 3 course set menu available, but we chose to order from the menu. The selections were standard french bistro food. I started with French Onion Soup. The broth was very good, but the cheesy crouton on top... more

So disappointing for our local

The Dog is our local, and so went over Friday evening for a drink and some food. We waited in the entrance for 10 minutes, while two waiting staff sat staring at their screen ignoring us, and everyone else in the restaurant who was obviously looking for service. The third waitress prattled on and on about her summer plans to... more

The Dog has a new trick

We recently returned to this established neighbourhood favourite at 2nd & Cypress for a bowl of moules et frites on the patio. The bistro has "upped" the French fare on offer and we had an excellent late lunch with a lovely bottle of French rose suggested by our server. The goat cheese salad was wonderful and, in a cultural turn,... more

Visited the dog only a few times. The food is good and I like the menu selections. This is also a place where you might see a celebrity hanging out.

Expensive ($17 for pasta)

Poor Lighting - a light above the table, or on the table would've been great.

Loud music, hard to hear others at the table. The music was some sort of contemporary instrumental stuff.

Small portions - too small to make a guy feel full. Had to eat when I got home. Chicken Pasta contained about 3 small pieces of chicken.

Taste of pasta - bland, boring. French fries... more

Love this place, great food you should check it out

fantastic is all i can say.

Great dining experience, fun atmosphere. See their website for evenings where there is live music.

A hidden gem in Kits - great food, great atmosphere and live jazz on the weekends. Cheers!

Too Bad

Realy Sad to say that it has gone down... WAaaaay down. The past few times we have been there our food took over 40 mins to arrive, but was still quite good.
We suggested it to some friends and we went there and was terribly disapointed. The appetizers took 40 mins to arrive (arrived cold). & then our mains took... more