Brix - Vancouver

We visited Brix and Mortar as a group of four people. The menu was dirty and the service was a bit pretentious. Service was slow due to a wedding party. In spit... read more We visited Brix and Mortar as a group of four people. The menu was dirty and the service was a bit pretentious. Service was slow due to a wedding party. In spite of these deficiencies, the food at this restaurant is outstanding. This was our second time visiting the restaurant. I had the pork chops which were prepared in a Korean style. The portion was generous and the tastes were both creative (for my North American palate) and divine. Be ready for spicy/hot flavors arising from the various sauces. I loved it! My wife had the squid appetizer. So often, we see squid appetizers served up fried, sopped in oil. The chef’s interpretation of this squid dish was amazing too - large, flavorful strips of sauteed squid, layered on greens, and covered by a wonderful white sauce that really enhanced the dish. Prices at this restaurant are reasonable given the high food quality.

An outstanding experience was had by our entire party of 7. David the owner, runs a classy restaurant. Well trained staff and superb food. I had a pork chop whi... read more An outstanding experience was had by our entire party of 7. David the owner, runs a classy restaurant. Well trained staff and superb food. I had a pork chop which was to die for!

Came here for a highly anticipated dinner for 6 on a Friday night and things did not disappoint. I can only attest to the food that I ordered (and sampled); the... read more Came here for a highly anticipated dinner for 6 on a Friday night and things did not disappoint. I can only attest to the food that I ordered (and sampled); the bourbon chicken pâté with pickled grapes and crackers and toast was perfect, buttery, chickeny and the perfect pickled accoutrement to cut through the richness. Then I had the Brome Lake duck breast and it was cooked to my liking (medium rare) with pickled peaches and, essentially, chorizo and cornbread hash and finished my meal with the southern strawberry shortcake. And a few house cocktails, which I don't remember the names of, the lychee one came in a Chinese take out container and the other one had a turmeric rimEverything was delicious and could not be improved on. Our server was fantastic (I didn't get his name) and very attentive, friendly and chatty without being intrusive. Gorgeous setting with even better food.

If you are going here for dinner, you are going to love it! If you are planning to have your wedding here, you have found the best place. The staff will bend ov... read more If you are going here for dinner, you are going to love it! If you are planning to have your wedding here, you have found the best place. The staff will bend over backwards to make your day perfect and handle everything so you can just enjoy your day. My guests are still talking about the food best wedding food any of them have had. And you couldn't ask for a more gorgeous yet cozy yet glamorous setting all in one! My only complaint...I can't take a time machine back and do it all again! ;

Great place and best ambiance! Food was great and so were the cocktails! Mike the bartender was awesome!! Made us feel welcome and just an overall great guy. Hi... read more Great place and best ambiance! Food was great and so were the cocktails! Mike the bartender was awesome!! Made us feel welcome and just an overall great guy. Highly recommend this place!!!