The Flying Pig - Vancouver

First time here. Came with colleagues. I had steelhead and they had mussels and fries. My fish was cooked to near perfection not dry, seasoning was spot on. I did find the accompaniments on the cool side. Otherwise, very nice spot. Would come again!

I had the blackened steelhead trout and couscous salad. Well, it was supposed to be a couscous salad but was actually one big green salad The steelhead trout was good but a very puny portion. We had to wait 45 minute for our food due to some mix up with the kitchen. I expected better from the flying pig. The country breakfast my friends had looked better.

Ambience was good, we were sat very quickly on arrival howler service very slow (but pleasant). The food was good, we had the burger and then shared the beet salad, meatballs and pulled pork poutine (which was cold).

I heard a lot about this restaurant, so we had a family dinner there. The atmosphere super nice, the service really good but the food not great. Our food rating was 6/10, no value for that price. Our whole party ordered a different meal, and out of 5 people only 1 person was satisfied with their meal. The special was dry, super small amount of vegetables on the plate, paella was mostly rice not alot to it, portions were good and the drinks were creative. Would I go back...not sure.

Anniversary dinner for two, chosen from a list of places that have moules frites. Nice walk from Skytrain, although driving would have been easy (A Saturday, can't speak for weekdays). Arrived 5:45, pleasantly surprised to see Happy Hour as an option. Also pleasantly surprised with a substantial freebie for the anniversary. The seat we were offered was right under the speakers, but other tables were available at that hour and we moved. The music was at OK volume then, and during the meal stayed with midrange music without annoying bass and treble spikes. Note to those who care: as the place filled up, the music got louder; if you want quiet, go early. Herself had the moules frites, of course. But asked for the main course size with the appy recipe. No problem. Another point awarded. I had two appies as my meal: three pea soup and crab shrimp croquettes, both excellent and good value for money. Total cost same as a mid range main course. Dessert, of course and if you order the creme brulée as we did, you can certainly split it and it comes with a bog oatmeal cookie. Service throughout was cheerful, unobtrusive, and professional. This will be on our short list for future meals.