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   AROC

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Our wait staff, Chris, was super friendly and good at recommending items that we like. Everything was delicious and we especially love the cocktail and burrata salad with smoked carrots.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   They went above and beyond to make our anniversary special. The food was phenomenal and our server was very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly.

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   CarolinaK

   Costa Rica

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Lovely place. Excellent food. Will highly recommend the six course menu.

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   CeliacCathy4

   New York Area

   15 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service. Food was perfect . I always come here every trip to Vancouver . It’s an elevated experience.

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   MadisonB

   Vancouver

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was my first time here and we went for my birthday. We did the tasting menu and it was amazing. This is the best food I’ve ever eaten. The cocktails are also fantastic and they have a great wine list. The decorations are beautiful and the service was awesome. Definitely will recommend to everyone I know!

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   ArcelD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 31, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Its a great experience and awesome service. Will come back again.

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   Sony

   Vancouver

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2022

   overall4food2service4ambience5

   Amazing drinks but food requires some work. Ambiance is the best part of the restaurant

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   KEVINs

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 29, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   The menu is pretty upscale, limited. However, the dishes are very well presented and delicious! The best part of our experience was the Sommalier! It made the food journey fun and educational! He was incredibly knowledgeable plus his enthusiasm was infectious!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Vancouver

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on December 26, 2022

   overall5food5service2ambience5

   The Botanist for brunch never disappoints. The food was amazing and the ambience made the rainy day a bit more bright and cheerful. Service was not up to their usual standard as our server was a little slow and inattentive.

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    FrancesG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    I had a delicious starter (avocado on toast) and a delicious pudding (chocolate mousse). However, the lamb, which on paper should have been delicious was very poor meat quality. It was very fatty and soaked in mint which did nothing to help take off all the fat. It was definitely the 'let down' of the food. However, as I had booked the meal for Christmas Day, it was disappointing that there were very little indications that it was Christmas Day, nor were any of the foods remotely traditional. When I mentioned this to the server, I was advised that 'it was not the direction that the hotel wanted to go in'. All in all, a very average experience despite some of the food being very good.

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11. TG

    TatianaG

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

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    We had our Christmas brunch at the botanist, and it was an amazing experience. From the lush green surroundings, to the excellent service, to the exquisite food, everything was top notch. They did not hold our child to the standard menu, and allowed her to get her croissant and pancakes. It really was a fabulous brunch and made Christmas day very special.

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    LouiseW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

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    Our Christmas Eve meal at the Botanist was an extraordinary and most enjoyable culinary experience. The menu and wine pairings were inspired. The service was impeccable. The atmosphere was welcoming, warm, and relaxed. My thanks and compliments to the Chef and his staff.

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    ChelseaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

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    I love this place, we went for celebrating my husband's birthday, all staffs are super friendly and professional. Food is stunning, cocktails are interesting to try. Over all Botanist is a great restaurant!

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall1food2service2ambience3

    The holidays special 3 course meals was short of expectations. Cocktails were mediocre at best. Appetizers were ok. Main courses served were rather small. Desserts were the only satisfactory course. Requested high chairs prior to arrival but undone. Unnecessary chair then not taken away, could have made more space.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The menu has a diverse selection of food to choose from. Flavours of the dishes are well balanced and tasteful. You can certainly taste the wholesomeness of the individual ingredients. The presentation of the dishes is a beautiful piece of art. It’s always a delightful experience dining here.

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    James

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience2

    We had the Holiday brunch set menu. Cocktails, startes and deserts were fantastic but the main was the equivalent of a cheap buffet carvery. The main course let it down but overall was enjoyable.

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    AshleyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

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    Chef Hector is amazing. I am a very picky eater and he was able to accommodate my plates based around that. Every time I go to Botanist, it is the best meal I ever ate. Thank you for making my birthday dinner one of the ages!!

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    Amus

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

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    The food and service is fantastic. We have a lot of food allergens they were able to adapt the holiday tasting menu so that we could Enjoy it as well.

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    5ifth

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience5

    I much preferred to be notified if the restaurant decides to cut the menu short during the festive season. There were two main dishes listed on the website we’d like to try and hence we picked Botanist for our Christmas celebration. It was disappointing when we were handed a very limited menu at the time we were seated.

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    SarahK1966

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall4food1service3ambience3

    So the main reason I booked the Botanist was the menu selection on line. When we arrived at the restaurant our menu had only 3 entrees and 3 starters on it. Super disappointing. I asked what happened to the full menu and was told that this was the only things they had available at this time . We ended up sharing the beet salad which for $22 was really small. We then proceeded to leave and go to the lounge downstairs and had a fabulous meal and cocktails.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service

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    AngelaC

    Vancouver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

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    Didn’t like our table. It was on the terrace and felt separated from the ambience of the main dining area. I made the reservation early hoping for a better table. But food and service was great!

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23. DK

    DaveK

    Calgary

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and service

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    Iceman

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience3

    Service was poor, very noisy. Servers with attitude, unsure what happened. Overall disappointment with our birthday celebrations

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    Jener

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    High end dining that is very allergy friendly. I never feel left out or disappointed by the allergy friendly options provided by the chef. My only caution is that the noise level has been really high the last few times we have been. This used to be a nice place for a date where you could hold a conversation. The last few visits, it’s been too loud to talk and I spent most of the time wanting to leave to get away from the noise (combo of music and loud voices of people trying to talk over the music).

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    Service was very slow. Took over 20 minutes to get our first cocktail. Wine service was quick though since it was a separate person. Food was okay - nothing I’d rave about

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    John

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

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    We were early and sat in the lounge. Served beverages right away and enjoyed the live music. Our coats were taken and our party of 6 were given a beautiful window view. We enjoyed the tasting menu. Everyone enjoyed it and I recommend that experience. We tried to order as many drinks as we could. They were all delicious. 2 members of our group were vegetarian and they accommodated that nicely. The non alcoholic drinks were just as memorable as the cocktails. Everyone commented on how great the drinks were, as well as the food. The service was outstanding. I wish I remembered our hosts name, he made the night extra special. If you want to feel special and have a memorable experience. Come to Botanist for the tasting experience.

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    Pete

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall3food1service4ambience5

    The service was good as would be expected from a high price restaurant. Same goes for the design and ambiance. The food, however, was lacking to say the least. Almost every food we got from starter to main either lacked flavor or had flavors in conflict with each other. I ordered the lamb, which not only lacked flavor but was overly fatty, with the fat not properly rendered during the cooking process. The other flavors in the dish were at odds with each other, and in a rare event for me, I left food on the table. the scallop appetizers left a lot to be desired with an overly "fish" taste to the scallops and a failed attempt to hide the true flavor of them with sauce that was needlessly salty. The only thing I enjoyed in terms of food/drinks was my spiked eggnog that did not come from the kitchen but rather the bar.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    The experience for Dinner was fantastic. Excellent food and service, Albeit, way over priced. My experience for breakfast was far worse. Ridiculously priced items. My toast was burnt on the ends and the bacon seemed as if it was cooked up in a microwave. When you’re paying high dollar, you expect perfection. They fell short.

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    MichaelR

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the tasting menu and by far the most enjoyable experience we have had in Vancouver so far. The food was amazing and incredibly delicious. By the end we were well stuffed. Would highly recommend. Server was very attentive through the whole meal.

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    Renata

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Wonderful experience and great value for the cost. Highly recommend.

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    MelissaH

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Brunch was a great deal and food was extraordinary. I have been telling everyone about what a great value the weekend brunch set menu is. My friend was very happy with her birthday brunch. Would definitely return in the future.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dinner was great. Our server Lindsay was wonderful.

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34. j

    jaiduvaguealame

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    I came for my birthday last year and had an amazing experience, but this year was disappointing. The service wasn't as nearly as friendly or attentive, and I felt like they were rushing me out the door by asking if I was still working on my food every time I put down my cutlery for a minute to look around or answer a text. The food is absolutely delicious– I could happily eat the vegan xo sauce every day– and I love that they offer an entire vegan menu. Unfortunately, the overall experience just didn't justify the price, so I won't be back next year.

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35. LC

    LC5460

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience!! Would recommend for special occasions

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    Silas

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

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    Our meals and service has continues to exceed our expectations from our prior experiences, making Botanist now in our top 2 favorite restaurants for high end dinning tasting menus in Vancouver. Our solminer Matt was simply amazing and an excellent compliment to the chefs indulgent food.

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    ChristopherL

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such amazing food and drink. Botanist did not disappoint with creative and delicious cocktails. All appetizers and mains were well balanced and delicious. Our server was also very appropriately engaging, enough to facilitate decisions to enhance our dining experience and build rapport, but also gave our party space to enjoy. Well done Botanist!

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    RobertM

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

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    All plates were unique, well crafted and delicious.

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    Caoimhe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2022

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    Two of my colleagues and I went to the Botanist for our Christmas "team dinner". From arrival, the service was excellent. The hostess and the server were very attentive. Our server was so lovely, we did not get her name but she was very knowledgeable about the entire menu, and recommended fantastic cocktails and desserts. We had the beet salad to share (so tasty), and three different mains which we all really enjoyed. The food was cooked to perfection and the flavours really stood out. We were so impressed by this restaurant and will definitely be back. The price point means that it is definitely a novelty unless you are making big bucks, but it is so worth it for an occassional treat. Would highly recommend.

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    EmilyM

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The cocktails are amazing! I had the Lost in Translation and Nakatomi Plaza and both were fabulous. They are very accommodating for dietary restrictions and have delicious vegan options. Highly recommend.

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