Char 631 - Coquitlam

We were happy to see the restaurant listed by a trade exchange we belong to as it's only a few minutes drive from our home. It's at the Coquitlam Ramada Inn loc... read more We were happy to see the restaurant listed by a trade exchange we belong to as it's only a few minutes drive from our home. It's at the Coquitlam Ramada Inn location, on the Lougheed Hwy just east of Coquitlam Centre. It has its own dedicated entrance with ample parking.. On our first visit we were impressed by the friendliness of the staff and the ease of parking. Food is served both in the mid-sized restaurant and the adjoining bar. We have been back there for dinner several times a month as it is so convenient for us. The restaurant is not open for lunch - just breakfast or dinner. We have only been there for dinner - usually mid-week. It's usually about a quarter full with the diners being mainly guests of the hotel. We are surprised that there are not more locals enjoying the restaurant. Their steaks did not impress us. Their appetizers, pasta dishes and hamburger selection, however, have been of good quality and are reasonably priced. The chef's daily special is not always available. Wine is sold by the bottle or a by a 6 ounce or 9 ounce glass The decor and layout is pretty well hotel restaurant standard. The cutlery and dishes are of a better quality than found in most restaurants. Their staff is far superior to the usual hotel restaurant, and the reason why we keep returning.

We passed by the Char 631 while enroute back to Vancouver from Harrison Hot Springs. We both enjoyed surf and turf and New York cheese cake for dinner. Our repa... read more We passed by the Char 631 while enroute back to Vancouver from Harrison Hot Springs. We both enjoyed surf and turf and New York cheese cake for dinner. Our repast was enjoyable however the fillet mignon was a tad overcooked to our liking. I suppose we'll return again when we're in the neighborhood.

I had purchased a voucher from a coupon site for a three course pre-fixe meal for two, which was valid for any day. The coupon site was actually having a sale,... read more I had purchased a voucher from a coupon site for a three course pre-fixe meal for two, which was valid for any day. The coupon site was actually having a sale, so the voucher only cost me $15 (normally, the voucher would have cost $45, and the regular price without a voucher is apparently $92). At the actual restaurant, we ordered some drinks, so with tip, I paid another $25. So all in, it cost me $40 for dinner for two.We arrived right when the restaurant opened for dinner, and we were the only ones there. Only one other person came in while we were still there, and it sounded like he was a hotel guest. It was quiet, but then again, it might have been a little early...We were able to choose one appie, two mains, and one dessert. We chose the artichoke and spinach dip, one steak dinner, one salmon and risotto dinner, and the cheese cake. The dip was not bad, and the cheese cake was pretty good. Unfortunately the steak was very thin, chewy, and seemed... gray? The salmon was dry and overcooked. The actual taste/flavour was good for both the steak and the salmon. However, the risotto that came with the salmon was not good at all. It tasted funny... it almost tasted like... (if I had to guess) mold? Though I must stress that I did not see any actual mold.Also, a comment on the drinks. My husband asked for one of the items listed on the drink menu - it was unavailable (no stock). I kind of think that if you're going to have something on the menu, it better be available. Especially since we were there early in the evening. It's different if we come later at night, like near closing time. Then it makes sense that a restaurant would run out of inventory, and we would be more understanding.Anyway, the restaurant was decorated nicely enough, and the hostess and the servers were pleasant enough. The restaurant is conveniently located, and there is plenty of parking.Unfortunately, the food does not encourage us to come back. Regular price would have been $120 (the $92 plus tax plus the other $25 I paid for drinks and tip). That's too much considering the food quality was hit or miss.

The food was decent, but the server attempted to take my plate before I had finished eating. I was attending a paint night and felt as though I was being pushed... read more The food was decent, but the server attempted to take my plate before I had finished eating. I was attending a paint night and felt as though I was being pushed out the door. Not...

Horrible service. Horrible food. Ordered Mac and cheese sticks. Got a bowl of greasy macaroni. Wtf ? 10/10 do not recommend. read more Horrible service. Horrible food. Ordered Mac and cheese sticks. Got a bowl of greasy macaroni. Wtf ? 10/10 do not recommend.