Fable

Amazing meal! I had the yam and sage agnolotti with toasted almonds, broccolini and goat cheese. (I don’t remember the name of the dish on the menu. I was told it was a new item, and I was the first ever to have it.) For dessert I had white chocolate mousse and rhubarb topped with crumbled toasted corn flakes (again, that wasn’t the exact name of the dish; it was something like Rhubarb & Cream). Such lovely taste and interesting textures.
Friendly staff, quick service, reasonable prices, great atmosphere. Our server knew the wine list well and was able to explain what various choices were like.
Get reservations! It was crowded and we were lucky to have gotten a seat at 6pm walking in off the street. Next time I’ll reserve a table.
My only suggestion was that their menus look more like they belong in a hamburger joint with the colors and fonts they chose. They could do with a redesign that looks a bit more elegant to match the presentation of their food, and on slightly thicker stock paper so it doesn’t look raggedy after having been handed out a couple of times.
It was my first time there. I’ll definitely be back again!

Really casual environment. Everyone is so laid-​back and friendly and the food is actually affordable!
Loved the «spaghetti and meatballs» which is interpretation of the classic with duck meatballs, a light creamy sauce, and tagliatelle. Perfect for sharing between 2 – 3 people as an appetizer.
The onion gnocchi was to die for. Clouds of fluffy potato onion pillows that appeared to be lightly panfried. But save room for the s’mores as that’s where all the magic happens.
Toasted marshmallow fluff on top of chunks of chocolate cookie and chocolate mousse and cookie bits, you can’t leave without ordering it!

Intense flavors, fantastic presentation, cool vibe.
I came here for dinner on a weeknight and the place was moderately filled. The staff is friendly and straight forward. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to eat and my waiter was very good at describing the menu – concise!
I ended up getting sold on the special for the night: spotted shrimp with a thick piece of bacon along with other fixings.
The aroma of this dish made me melt in my seat. The flavors all blended together so well, they controlled the bacon awesomeness so it wouldn’t overpower the other ingredients.
I will return then next time I’m in Vancouver!

We tried all the recommended appetizers (canned tuna, the chickpea fritters, the duck spaghetti). None of them really worked. They weren’t bad, but they were more gimmick than substance. I had the flatiron steak on bok choy as the entrée, which sous vide was perfectly cooked. I enjoyed it more than the appetizers. The highlight was the service and our toddler got toys and crayons to keep her busy which made her really happy while offering us a relaxing dinner. We were celebrating my birthday but we were too full for dessert! The portions of everything were pretty large. I’d give it 3.5 stars

This is a great restaurant I choose for special events, the most recent being a birthday dinner. We ordered several dishes. The spaghetti and duck meatball was outstanding. The chickpea fritters and stiletto steak were very good. The halibut was good, but I didn’t love the stinging nettle oat risotto. I wouldn’t order it again. The s’mores dessert was fantastic. The service was excellent and we had a friendly and genuine, down to earth server. I like that the restaurant keeps some solid faves on the menu and then changes up seasonally. There’s always something new to try. We’ll be back for our next special event!

I came here with my husband for his birthday. We had always heard great reviews about Fable so I was looking forward to trying, while at the same time keeping relatively neutral expectations. I made reservations a couple days in advance for 8pm. We were seated right away to a small table in the middle of the dining area. We were starving, so we ordered the chickpea fritters and the canned tuna. Of the two appetizers, I think we preferred the chickpea fritters. The tuna was definitely unlike anything I’ve eaten anywhere else and was interesting, but I don’t know if it was as out of this world as a lot of other reviewers made it out to be. Although I enjoyed the light lemony flavor and unique texture of the potatos and tuna, I just wasn’t blown away. Still worth trying at least once though.
For entrees I ordered the onion gnocchi with pulled pork, and husband ordered the flat iron steak with veggies. The flavors for both dishes were great. The pulled pork was amazingly soft and tender, and the gnocchi were large in size, but soft and pillowy — not at all heavy like one might expect from a carby Italian-​inspired dish. Husband had not tried flat iron steak before and didn’t know what to expect but it was flavorful, not too tough, and cooked perfectly medium rare. Service was good. Our server was friendly, and various staff apologized when our entrees came late. They went the extra step by comping our dessert, the s’more brownie, which was a really nice thing to do. Overall it was a good experience at Fable. One comment would be that it’s not the largest restaurant, and so it gets very loud when at full capacity. Not the fault of the restaurant of course, but it’s something worth mentioning in case you’re considering this place for a quiet romantic date. I would definitely come back to try out their brunch.

Food ³⁄₅
Service ⁵⁄₅
We came here pretty late around 9:00 — 9:15 which is about an hour to closing. They were still busy with more guests coming in as well. I wasn’t feel exceptionally well and didn’t want to sit at the center of the dinning area so we requested to sit near a corner with the leather seating. As I was speaking with my friend about feeling cold and how I would need to order some hot water, our server overhead me and advised us that she would turn down the AC for me. How considerate! She then gave us the menu and some time to devise on what items we’d like to order. Soon after, she came over to ask if we had any questions and give us a run down of the days menu.
At last, we ordered:
–Chickpea Fritters (2.5÷5): A friend recommended me to get this and I did. It was a bit disappointing to be honest. The outer layer was a bit burnt and overall a bit dry. The greens on top helped salivate my palate.
–48 hour ‘sous-​vide’ Stilton (3.5÷5): This was one of the daily specials. Plating was ok. The veggies looked a bit disheveled at the bottom. The black pepper jam was quite interesting and the sous-​vide Stilton was soft and moist. A lot of Asian flavours in this dish. I was not too fond of that, but that’s just personal preference.
–Duck & Foie Gras Ravioli (⁴⁄₅): Handmade ravioli– Also one of the daily specials. They looked a bit flat though. Presentation wise, not all that great. I prefer the taste of this more than the above. There was a generous amount of duck filling, however I found the taste of the foie gras to be lost. The amount of sauce was just enough and I liked the lemony taste of it. It gives a refreshing touch to the richness of the duck.
I couldn’t do with the dessert anymore but I did want to try the early grey ice cream with the lemon meringue. This seems like an interesting combination I’ve never tried. I wouldn’t go all out to dine here again but who knows.

Yum yum yum! We came here last Friday and what a way to start the weekend! Everything was delicious. We had the:
–Octopus salad
–Chickpea fritters
–The best «canned tuna»
–Smoked duck breast
–S’mores desert
–Lemon meringue
⁵⁄₅ for everything. Our server was great, very knowledgeable about all the dishes and the drinks we got were also excellent. This was my third time here and I’ll be back for sure! I really want to try their brunch out soon! Thank you for everything Fable!

This is one of the best places I’ve been in to. Ever, I think. The food is fresh, flavourful, fun. Ironically, I didn’t like the canned tuna as much as what I saw from other reviews. My favourite thing I ate there was actually the daily soup and bread! It was tangy, creamy tomato soup and perfectly toasted and buttered crisp sourdough. Just perfect.
I also liked the tuna Niçoise salad and platter as well. Their hash browns are very unique!
The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. I had a great experience. :)
Anyway — this place is a must try!

My dinner here has been the best I ever had in Vancouver, Canada. My SoCalian friends from were visiting me (in Seattle) and we decided to drive up to Canada together. After some research, I made reservations for a Tuesday night and it was not busy at all.
Their smoked duck breast is a must!!! Loved and savored every single bite. Would I secretly drive to Fable by myself to enjoy this dish again? 100% yes. Surprisingly, their gnocchi was bomb dot com. I’m not a huge fan of Italian dishes because of their heavy texture/​cheesiness, but the gnocchi dish was nothing but light and flavorful. Portions for both of the dishes were perfect and were well worth my money. Their excellent service was like a cherry on top and made our experience much more delightful. Thank you Fable!

Delicious farm-​to-​table food with fresh, seasonal ingredients, decent portion sizes and reasonable prices. This was one of my favorite restaurants on a recent trip in Vancouver and I’d definitely recommend it, and also would come back here again. Come here with 4 people so that you can order a few plates to share.
We started out with the cornbread (4 pieces for $ 4) which came out warm and was good, but not an absolute must-​have. It was a bit on the fluffier side, almost more like a cake. I’ve had other cornbreads that blow this out of the water, so I would pass and save room for something else off the menu.
Chickpea Fritters ($ 9) — There were 5 little fritters, which was delicious, with a curry mayo, pickled onions and some greens. They didn’t skimp on the toppings, and the fritters paired really well with the curry flavor. If you don’t like curry, this you’ll want to skip this dish since it’s pretty spice-​intensive. I really liked this, and it was easy to share.
Ling Cod ($ 26) — Also delicious, with the homemade duck sausage and squash purée. The fish was fresh and flaky. If you like white fish, you’ll like this dish.
Onion Gnocchi ($ 21) — There’s an option to add pulled pork for $ 5, and the waiter was nice enough to let us add the sous vide stiletto (steak) for $ 5 instead so that we could try it. I’m sure the pulled pork would be equally as delicious, since you can’t go wrong with pulled pork. The gnocchi was one of the best I’ve had, as it was fluffy and everything good gnocchi should be. With some onions and pesto, everyone enjoyed every bite.
Smoked Duck Breast ($ 26) — I don’t usually love duck that much, but this was done right. Smoky, but not salty, with a sweet apple purée, and quinoa that paired perfectly with it. I would order this again in a heartbeat.
Everything was really delicious, fresh, and unique. I’d come back here again for dinner to try more of their dishes. 4 is a good number of people to come with, since the appetizers and mains are not quite big enough to be shared with a party larger than that. We didn’t get dessert, because we went next door to Rain or Shine (they close at 10 pm).
Make a reservation ahead of time — this place can get busy. We were able to get last minute reservations on a Sunday night by calling in during the afternoon, so plan ahead. I’m sure Friday and Saturday nights are crazy. I’d love to come back here again!

Fable is Fantastic At Brunch, Let’s Eat!
Okay, I actually ate lunch here but it was still fantastic! I was able to get a table for 2 on a Monday afternoon very easily. I was so happy to see the special was the Pulled Pork Egg Benedict (a brunch item!).
The Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict ($ 15) came with perfectly soft and gooey golden yolks, tender and well-​marinated pulled pork on top of a delicious and sweet corn bread. The hollandaise sauce was mild yet had enough flavour to make me smile and not overwhelm the meat and bread. The Potato Hash was surprising in its square shape but it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside of lovely potato flavour and the creamy dill-​like sauce on top balanced the heavier potato taste very nicely. The side green salad was fresh and light in dressing.
We also had THE BEST CANNED TUNA ($ 12) and it is truly the best canned tuna I’ve ever had! It’s pricey but all that flavour is worth your greens. The huge chunks of melt in your mouth sois-​vide albacore tuna is swimming in beautiful flavours of olive oil, lemon and chervil, all on top of a thin, crispy baguette — it was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. The textures and flavours were wonderful… it would definitely be on my last-​meals-​on-​earth list!
The Chickpea Fritters ($ 9) were no comparison after I ate the canned tuna but it still had good flavours. The chickpea balls were crispy and nutty, all topped with a curry mayo, pink-​pickled shallots and pea shoots were a pleasant taste combo.
The service was wonderful and consistent throughout our entire meal with 2 servers and (I think) the manager serving us — food was timely, waters were always topped up, the preparation of the canned tuna was explained, and the bill was prompt when requested. Upon our leaving, the staff and the kitchen crew were so gracious and said goodbye and thank you as well — how is that for an exit from a busy restaurant?
Overall, deeply satisfied and next time I definitely want to return for brunch so I can truly say, Fable is Fantastic At Brunch, Let’s Eat!

There is not a whole lot to say that other reviewers have not already.
The cocktails were adequate, environment was really good, the Quality of the food was absolutely outstanding.
This is the kind of restaurant where anything you order is going to be «The Bomb​.com».
If you are looking for a unique and upper echelon dining experience without the pretentious atmosphere and insane price tag, Fable is probably your best choice in all of Vancouver.
It is extremely difficult to anoint one restaurant as «The Best», however let’s put it this way
if you had guests from outside of B.C. asking for recommendations to dine out, Fable should be in your Top 5.

One of those places I know I need to come back to! Abby S and I had a lunch meeting here, and I can’t wait to come back just for funsies!
The staff were super friendly and seated us quickly, letting us know the specials right off the bat (and repeating the for us a few times too.
I had their breakfast sandwich, which had tomato jam (WHAT EVEN IS THIS AND HOW CAN I CONSUME MORE), black pepper jam (see previous parentheses), egg, and a housemade sausage patty. The sausage was a tiny bit pinker than I usually like so my hypochondriac side may have freaked out a little (needlessly, I was fine, other than being SUPER FULL). The potato hash brown type this was STUPID good — I want eight hundred more of them! It’s served with some kind of delicious chive cream and I am seriously craving it right now. The salad was also brilliant — well dressed and not just a heap of boring leaves — there was STUFF in it!
Great atmosphere, great staff, terrific food. Can’t wait to return!

We called and tried to make a reservation for dinner but they were unfortunately booked and was told that we can show up when they open at 5:30pm and just walk in.
Because of the good reviews, we took our chances and showed up at 5:30pm! There was a small line up but we managed to get a table and was informed by the polite receptionist that we can stay til 7pm, which was long enough to finish our meals.
The place was really nice and cozy. It’s a bit small but well designed and clean. The lighting was good too. Our server was very friendly and gave us a brief orientation of what the restaurant was all about followed by an introduction to their dinner special and a few suggestions as well. He was very attentive despite how busy the place was.
We got the foie gras and octopus salad to start. The foie gras came in a mason jar with some sort of apple jam and duck skin crumble on top. It was also served with a few pieces of bread. It was really delicious! The octopus salad was the star for me! It had a light char and went very well with the bacon and hummus! Just simply an explosion of great flavours! For main, we got the flat iron steak and the butcher’s cut meat. Both were perfectly cooked and served with greens, mushrooms and black pepperjam sauce. I also tried their cocktail called kiss from rose which was light and refreshing! Unfortunately, we had no room for dessert but it shouldn’t be long until our next visit.
What an excellent dining experience! Will definitely come back for more.

I love New American cuisine, so during my recent trip to Vancouver, I had to see what New Canadian food is all about. And I am glad I tried it at Fable! Everything was cooked so deliciously, the ingredients were balanced with richness and freshness, service was great, and dinner was priced reasonably.
We made a reservation for a Friday night, and the hostess informed us that we had to be out within 2 hours. I was a little confused because I’m typically a quick eater. Once the food hits the table, I snap my photos, and then the food is in my belly. The dining experience was so enjoyable, I didn’t even realize we were there for almost 2 hours!
The menu isn’t very extensive, maybe about 20 dishes total for appetizer, entrée, and dessert. There was also a prix fixe menu for just $ 35, a lot of cocktails to choose from (no whiskey; only gin and vodka), and also non-​alcoholic mocktails!
For 4 people, we pretty much ordered half the menu options, I enjoyed every dish, and was overly stuffed!
Here’s a run-​down of my favorite dishes:
— ‘Canned tuna’: house-​cured tuna in a jar with herbs, potatoes, and oil. It’s mashed together and spread on crusty bread. A must-​try if you enjoy cured meats like me!
— Tomato soup: paired perfectly with an onion, grilled cheese sandwich. The sammie is served on a shallow bowl, and the soup is poured at the table from a tea pot. The soup is nice and thick, but not overly acidic.
— Butcher’s Cut Special of the evening (Sous vide chuck steak for 48 hours): there were only two slices of steak, cut very thick. I wish there was more! The steak was SUPER tender, and paired so perfectly with a black pepper jam for a little kick, shiitake mushrooms, and bok choy.
— Roasted duck for two: such a hearty meal with crispy Brussels sprouts, lentils and spicy chorizo, and broccolini. The duck skin was sweet and crispy, and the meat was so tender we could comb it out with just a fork.
— S’mores: the texture of the homemade brownie was a good balance of crispy like edges and soft like the cake portion! It wasn’t overly rich from the brownie and chocolate ice cream, and the meringue was soft and creamy.
–Lemon parfait: too sour for me, but I enjoyed the London Fog ice cream and streusel crunch.
The dishes I probably could have done without were the rustic loaf with garlic and Parmesan butter (butter wasn’t garlicky or cheesy enough), and the duck meatball (nothing special to me). I highly recommend to give Fable a try!

Outrageously good food made with love. The duck and sous vide grilled chuck both MELTED in your mouth. Even the sides were all delicious.
Oh. Their house made corn bread with whipped honey butter. I could have eaten 10 loaves of it. Amazing, and just $ 4 for 4 pieces!!!
It’s not cheap but also not expensive… And for the quality of food that you get, it’s a steal.
Their menu changes regularly and I will be back for more!

Just updating information, so rating unchanged.
Last year our dining group wanted to try Fable Kitchen and it turned out that for larger tables, they enforce a group menu with «served family style» elements.
It’s still the same. I had totally forgotten about it, and when I tried to expand our reservation from 6 to 8, I got «the e-​mail»:
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«Parties of over 6 guests usually dine on our four course group menu (attached) so our small kitchen can run smoothly. It is $ 45/​person plus tax & 18% gratuity. This is a great menu for parties, as it decreases time looking over menu options and makes for more time to socialize! The menu is personal salad to start, family style appetizers from our popular choices, choice from four of our most popular entrees, and dessert served family style. This is a great menu to sample through all of our most popular items. Menu items do change as seasonal product does, and I know that Chef may well make changes, but the ‘bones’ of it will remain the same. We have served this menu a number of times now, to rave reviews. We have no problem accommodating any special requests or dietary restrictions for any of your guests, please let us know of any of these in advance.
We take a $ 10 per person deposit to hold the seats. If all guests reserved for arrive the night of, or we receive at least 48 hours notice of a change in the numbers, the full deposit will be applied to your bill the night of your reservation. (Or refunded to you the night of if that is preferred.) Please don’t be afraid to forward any questions or special requests!
If [friend’s name]‘s party would prefer to dine off of our regular menu, we could have you in earlier at 6:00 but the entrée and appetizer order must be placed at the same time.
I look forward to hearing back from you!»
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Notable extra information this time include:
-$ 10 per person deposit. You get it back if ALL reserved guests show. So no-​shows will cost you $ 10 a butt (since they’re obviously a-​holes to no-​show on you).
–No more family style 3-​course $ 50 per person platter option (or at least not offered up front).
*More importantly, there is a workaround* — seating by 6pm AND ordering entrée and appetizer at the same time.

I’ve had this place in my bookmark for a long time and I don’t remember at all why it was there. Anyway, today I decide to try it without making any reservation. We arrived there and there was couple people in front of us waiting for a table that would take really long to be available, so we decided to seat at the bar and we ended up waiting 15 minutes. Not bad for someone that did not do reservation.
The menu had a lot of attracting options. I decided to have the Gnocchi & onion with pulled pork as main course. This dish was just A-​M-​A-​Z-​I-​N-​G! So good and very filling! Everything was so well done and the onion part gave so much taste to this dish! I didn’t have a starter and I was almost refusing dessert, which I didn’t! As dessert, I had Strawberry shortcake parfait and the mixture had an interesting taste. I liked it a lot.
Besides that, I had a delicious cocktail which the name had the word «kiss» in it, but I don’t remember the full name.
:P
Location is very easy, staff was great and the restaurant itself is nice and clean. I definitely plan to go back and try their brunch menu!

Just before entering the restaurant our group ran into «Christopher» from Gilmore Girls.
The fact that the meal was the best part of the evening says a LOT ;)
So does the fact that I was too happily distracted to take food pics!
My favourite appy has been the charcuterie plate, but I did not see it on the menu this time. We had the octopus salad and ‘canned tuna’. Unanimously, the octopus salad was adored.
We decided to share: the duck, the salmon and the potato encrusted chicken. Next time I am sticking with the salmon and chicken. The duck was quite good but the other two were extraordinary.
The accompaniments to the salmon blew our minds and it was cooked perfectly according to the ‘fish expert’ at the table. The chicken was like comfort food but upgraded.
I had the ‘Kiss from a Rose’ cocktail and was mighty satisfied.
Note: On our recent visit, we had planned on eating somewhere else that doesn’t take reservations, and it ended up being closed. This was the 5^th restaurant in the area we tried and we were exhausted and famished. The staff went to extra effort to get us in and it wasn’t a long wait. We all will be bringing back other friends so they can try out this accommodating and delicious spot.