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Old Surrey Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2170 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
The Old Surrey Restaurant is Surrey’s best well- kept secret. Built in 1918, it was the residence of Lou Jack and his household until it was converted into a restaurant in 1974.

The interior has a crisp, clean aesthetic that is enhanced by hardwood floors and the enlarged photos of historic Surrey that adorn the walls. There are five distinct dining areas on the top floor (including a cozy library) and a banquet facility downstairs. The cuisine is French with a splash of West Coast flare. A treat for new and seasoned guests alike are the signature dishes that are prepared and flambeed tableside.

The restaurant is family owned and operated since 1975. Since 1984 the restaurant has entered into a partnership with the family farm in Ryder Lake overlooking Chilliwack from the nearby mountains. The Old Surrey is well known for its free-range lamb and veal allowing customers to enjoy fresh organic ingredients.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 9 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (604) 596-2313

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Philip Aguirre

  • Private party facilities

    The restaurant is split into five distinct rooms with a variety of sizes. Room capacities are 10, 16, 32, 14, 10. Please phone the restaurant directly to book any private function.

  • Private party contact

    Philip Aguirre: (604) 596-2313

  • Neighbourhood

    Surrey

  • Cross Street

    134th street

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 2,170 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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    Best Overall

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

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  1. StuS

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just as good as always. Friendly unobtrusive service, quiet, excellent food at a reasonable price.
  2. LUISAR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful experience, good food and great value impeccable service.
  3. BillM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, efficient courteous staff. I would highly recommend this restaurant for special occasions or just an excellent dining experience.
  4. BirenS

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I haven’t been there for thirty years. It was very good then and just as good now. I’m a serious foodie and the we was excellent.
  5. Lucy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very reliably good food. Wait staff was very professional, but we waited a very long time before anyone took our order.
  6. Laurie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    I ordered Jumbo Prawns appetizer and they were not Jumbo by any means which was most disappointing.... The crab dip was very very good ...that was the other appetizer that my friend and I ordered. We both agreed that we would order the crab dip again in a heartbeat. As for the Jumbo Prawns ..never again. Everything else was super...as usual. I enjoy this restaurant very much and will continue to support it......
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another amazing night out to celebrate my parents 58th wedding anniversary. The food, service and ambiance was all 5 stars. We all had the Old Surrey Restaurant anniversary 4 course special. Everything was perfect from the crab cakes to the table side Caesar salad and the filet mignon and special ice cream for dessert. The liquid nitrogen ice cream was next level off the charts. Finished off the night with a couple B52 coffees done table side. This is our #1 place for special occasions and we will be back soon
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding. Food and drinks were excellent as always
  9. Bren

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit did not disappoint! The smaller rooms are more intimate so glad we were not in the largest room. Something I will request on our next visit just to be sure.
  10. SabrinaM

    Vancouver

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great way to celebrate my husband!! We love this place for special occasions!!
  11. MarkP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating my wife’s 65th birthday and they sat us at a nice romantic corner table. It was freezing outside so it was nice to come into a nice, warm and comfortable table and room. The waiters were outstanding, attentive but not intrusive. We had their anniversary special dinner which was so tasty. Started with excellent crab cakes, next Caesar Salad made table side, then very tasty Filet and a lobster tail and finished with Cherries Jubilee and a birthday Special coffee both made table side with lots of flames to go around. Thank you again, it was a night to remember!
  12. Eild

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the Old Surrey Restaurant and have visited many times. We'll be back!
  13. Debs

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant. Great service and the food is delicious. We love the side table service so much . Special coffees , salad and the nitro ice cream were all excellent Thank you for a wonderful dining experience
  14. LesleyJ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We were there for brunch. The service and gentile ambiance was elegant but noise level was a bit high. The room has no noise absorption elements. The breakfast was good but crab cakes a bit small and hard relative to others that I've had. The coffee was not hot and I didn't love the taste. At $45 a plate it was a bit pricey for what I received. I prefer going there for dinners and will continue to do so.
  15. SammyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best food and service. Never have had a food complaint. Been there numerous times.
  16. JaniceF

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So nice to find an old style restaurant. We are sick and tired of the ‘nouvelle cuisine’ with its drops of this and dabs of that on the plate. Tiny amounts that do not belong on the menu but inevitable are there. Why? We have no idea. Give us a piece of well cooked steak, lobster tail, hearty appies and drinks that taste of the familiar. You get all this and more at the Old Surrey. It was a Wednesday night we went there and the place was jumping. The owners are charming, the wait staff fast, efficient and discreet. A 10 out of 10 experience. We will be going back and soon.
  17. IainH

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my wife and I's first time dining at the Old Surrey Inn. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was great. The only dissapointing thing was that we watched other tables get demonstrations of the guy making the Ceasar salads and I ordered a ceasar salad but got no demonstration. Other than that we had a fantastic time.
  18. Clint

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Was a little disappointed for my first time at the restaurant, especially for all the positive reviews and it being a special Valentine's Day dinner. We were seated by a wall on the other side of the host/ check in. As guests arrived, we felt like were in the middle of each conversation to receive them, to the point we had to speak up louder to hear each other - very disruptive. Not very professional listening to the staff grumble about guests and each other and the restaurant challenges while trying to enjoy a meal - I don't think they understood we could hear what and who they were talking about at the host station. Suggest for these seats to put up a glass insert to keep noise (and gossip) away from guests. My wife really enjoyed her meal, with her main being Chicken Oscar. My lamb was "OK". Lamb itself was very good, but the sauce it was plated on was already skimmed over from either sitting too long, and it tasted a little burnt - took away from the lamb but could not put aside given the lamb was swimming in the sauce. Suggest lamb and sauce be separated. Service good, had to ask for side plates for bread service. Started to make salad before my wife was finished her first course which made things feel rushed. I think they were overwhelmed and falling behind for the Valentines rush despite being first sitting.
  19. redwave

    Vancouver

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been to many restaurants in Europe and North America, but service and food at the Surrey House beats them all. Never been disappointed with any meal we have ever had here
  20. MikeM

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Old Surrey is our most favorite restaurant in Canada. We have been regular customers since 1994 and we have never been disappointed. The entire staff let by Mike and Nick are always attentive and the food well above average. Whether prepared at your table or right from the kitchen, Phil's menu is as good as it gets. Can't wait for our next visit. Mike MacPhee and Nancy Goldman
  21. RonT

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I have been going to the Old Surrey for about 30 years for special occasions and we have always had a great experience. Food is always top notch and we order menu items that are prepared table side as much as possible so we get a dinner and a show! :)
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambiance and outstanding service for our Valentine’s Day date.
  23. KathiG

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    This was our first visit to Old Surrey House. We had tickets to Beyond Van Gogh (as an early Valentine’s) and we were hoping to find a nice restaurant in Surrey. My husband and I went to France last Spring and the whole night was a perfect tribute to that memory. The food, ambiance, service was so much better than I could have hoped for. Very pleasantly surprised!
  24. Bunny

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Old Surrey cannot make bad food. Their cooks/chef know how to make classic food taste better. Other French restaurants I have tried make salty food. I don’t know what is the magic, please keep it up. If it is possible, please lower the price so I can come more often than once a year.
  25. SandyR

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great dining experience, and I highly recommend the B52 coffee
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Noise level was very low. Superb food and atmosphere.
  27. Nikole

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was extremely exceptional. We are already planning our next visit
  28. Tusia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was our first time visiting but we loved it and will definitely be back! A great place for special occasions.
  29. LovelyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my hubby’s birthday 🥳 great place, will come again.
  30. FrequentTraveller

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is our go to place for a special evening with friends. So consistently good you never have to worry.
  31. BertK

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great outstanding quiet atmosphere, server was super, food outstanding, will recommend this place to my friends.
  32. DTGee

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Our evening started to celebrate the end of last year and the start of the new year…a bit of anniversary, the holiday season, and the lunar new year. Greeted at the front desk was good. We were led to our table in the library room which now has 4 tables in it vice 3 tables during our last visit last year (it felt a bit cramped with all those tables) but we made it work as we like it due to being the most quiet location of the entire restaurant based on our previous visits. We ordered a bottle of Gamay Noir Blue Mountain which we liked the last time we were there. We ordered the Vancouver Island scallops, which did not disappoint; the Caesar salad (made table side); the chateaubriand (rare), prepared almost perfectly and professionally served table side. Our server offered dessert menu which we ordered the flambéed crepes, a treat and it was delicious; and the beverages included the Old Surrey House coffee and a regular coffee with milk and honey. The cart service was perfect and the employee remembered us from our previous visits which made the experience even more enjoyable. We didn’t feel rushed and enjoyed a great meal…we will definitively be back. To the owners, you have great team, we had a great meal and felt valued as customers.
  33. ElnFth

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delish! Overall it was a great experience. The food from the appetizer to the dessert❤️ 10 out of 10⭐️
  34. bobg

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    Mostly the food was good but the Lobster tails on all 3 orders were not cooked to required 145 degree's and were uncooked in the middle. I thought it was just my order but after leaving the restaurant I mentioned it and the others also told me there order of lobster was also undercooked and raw in the middle or I would have mentioned it to the waiter at the time.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This restaurant was one of my mother's favourites. My wife and I were visiting Vancouver for her memorial service. We ordered the chateaubriand and crepes suzette. Both were cooked tableside by Nick who did an amazong job! One of the best meals we've had lately!
  36. Kath

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time here. We went for my husband’s birthday. It was so lovely! The food was delicious and the service was stellar! It’s a bit quiet and some music would’ve been good, but we loved our time there so much! Can’t wait to go back.
  37. MartinO

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Need to tone down the noise level caused by large groups. We mentioned this to the manager who suggested, helpfully, that we ask for the library room for future reservations. As always the food was fabulous.
  38. AnupeS

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Waiter Ty the Bow Tie Guy...was a great waiter. The food...especially the Tomahawk Steak was delicious! A perfect cook.
  39. Ross

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I have been to the old Surrey many times. The staff and the great service keep us coming back, they always have interesting foods on the menu that always seem to be cooked to perfection.
  40. Steve

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went here for our wedding anniversary and it was excellent as always. The staff seem to love working there and it shows with how exceptional they are at their jobs.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Old Surrey Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2170 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Old Surrey Restaurant

13483 72 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 2N7

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    134th street

  • Neighbourhood

    Surrey

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Philip Aguirre

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (604) 596-2313

  • Private party facilities

    The restaurant is split into five distinct rooms with a variety of sizes. Room capacities are 10, 16, 32, 14, 10. Please phone the restaurant directly to book any private function.

  • Private party contact

    Philip Aguirre: (604) 596-2313

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