Elisabeth's Chalet (Royal Hut)

Name: Elisabeth's Chalet (Royal Hut)
Address: 17785 56 Ave, Surrey, BC, Canada, V3S 1E2
Telephone: (604) 574-1474
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

454 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

European

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Elisabeth's Chalet Restaurant has a unique European atmosphere.

With its authentic Bavarian woodworks and its cozy lay-out, you soon imagine yourself in an Austrian "Gasthof:," right in beautiful "Downtown" Cloverdale.

The fresh flower arrangements everywhere, crisp linen and friendly, knowledgeable servers make these surroundings relaxing and very comfortable. Elisabeth Chalet has been serving the Fraser Valley for 30 years with delicious Schnitzels, Steaks, Bratwurst and fresh Seafood. Our Chefs are European trained and have been working with us for 30 years!

"Consistency is our trademark."

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
European, German, Austrian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 574-1474
Website
http://www.elisabethchalet.com/
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Max Blaker

Location
17785 56 Ave Surrey, BC V3S 1E2
Neighbourhood
Surrey
Cross Street
177B St.
Parking Details
We have Restaurant parking lot and also next door School Parking lot.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tiger Prawns "Provencale"$11.95
in herb garlic butter sauce
Oysters Rockefeller or Florentine$10.95
Quartet
Escargot Bourguignon$9.95
the house specialty
Baked Mushrooms$7.50
served with tartar sauce
Dungeness Crab Cake$9.95
with tomato salsa
Stuffed Crepe$9.95
with shrimps and mushrooms
Fresh Mussels and Clams$9.95
when available
Champignon "Au Gratin$8.95
Mushroom caps, topped with shrimp, béarnaise and melted cheese
Baked Camembert$8.95
Baked cheese with fruit and cranberry sauce

Chilled Appetizers

Fresh Baby Shrimps$7.95
with cocktail sauce
Fresh Golden Mantels Oysters$9.50
4 on half shell
Smoked B.C. Salmon$8.95
with traditional garniture
Fresh Tiger Prawns
with cocktail sauce
- each$2.75

Soups

Soup of the Day$5.75
Baked Onion Soup Gratinée$7.50
The Original Hungarian Goulash Soup$5.95

Salads

Fraser Valley Mixed House Greens$5.95
Heart of Butter Lettuce$6.95
fresh herb vinaigrette
Classic Ceasar Salad$6.90
- Add shrimp or chicken$6.95
Vienna Cucumber and Tomato Salad$7.80
Baby Spinach Salad$6.50
with hot bacon bits
Cobb Salad$14.95
Roast Chicken, Romaine Lettuce, Bacon, Egg, Tomato, Avocado and Blue Cheese Dressing
Hot Vegetable Garden Variety$14.95
as a main course
"Elisabeth" Salad$15.95
Hearts of Artichoke and Hand-Picked Baby Shrimps with Green Beans, Avocado, Tomato, Olives, Vinaigrette Dressing
Warm Duck Salad$9.95
Crispy Duck, Vinaigrette Dressing with a touch of Soya Sauce

Our House Specialities

All schnitzels are served with Bavarian red cabbage, home fried potatoes, or spaetzle

Austria

Wiener Schnitzel$18.95
Lightly breaded and pan-fried to golden brown
- Lunch Size$16.95
Schnitzel "Franz Lehar"$23.95
With asparagus, crabmeat and sauce hollandaise
- Lunch Size$19.95

Germany

Hunter Schnitzel$20.95
Sauteed with fresh mushrooms in a burgandy sauce. Served with Spaetzle
Bavarian Bratwurst$17.95
Broiled and served with red cabbage and home fried potatoes

Switzerland

Schnitzel "Four Season"$20.95
With tomatoes, red and green peppers, mushrooms in a tomato sauce, spaetzle and vegetables
Schnitzel Lake Geneva$23.95
Topped with fresh baby shrimps and sauce hollandaise
- Lunch Size$18.95

Italy

San Remo Di Pollo$19.95
Grilled boneless chicken breast topped with fresh shrimps in a light curry sauce. Served with noodles and fresh vegetables
Schnitzel Parmesan$19.95
Served with tomato basil sauce, pasta and fresh vegetables

France

Filet Maxim$28.95
Filet Mignon "butterflied" and topped with Dungeness crab, asparagus, sauce Bearnaise-rice Pilaff
Rack of Lamb "Provencale"$34.95
Served with fresh vegetables and chateau potato

Fish

Filet of Wild B.C. Salmon$22.95
Grilled, poached or baked. Served with fresh vegetables and rice pilaf
Grilled Fresh Halibut$28.95
With a tomato-bernaise sauce, fresh vegetables. Served with rice pilaf
Filet of Red Snapper$18.95
Coated with Parmesan cheese and almonds, fresh vegetables and nugget potatoes
Fresh Filet of Sole$19.95
Slightly breaded and served with Tartar sauce, nugget potatoes and fresh vegetables

Limited Time Special

Prime Rib$17.95

From Our Broiler

with your choice of french fries, stuffed baked potato, rice pilaf, home fried potatoes or garlic mashed potatoes. All our steaks are "AAA" Canadian Grade

Top Sirloin (Boneless)
- 117 grams - 6 oz.$16.95
- 225 grams - 9 oz.$19.95
- 340 grams - 12 oz.$21.95
New York Strip
- 227 grams - 8 oz.$24.95
- 284 grams -10 oz.$27.95
Filet Mignon
- 198 grams - 7 oz.$26.95
- 284 grams -10 oz.$29.95
Peppercorn Steak$29.95
Eight ounce New York Steak with peppercorn sauce
Steak A La "Josef"$30.95
New York strip with our unique herb butter sauce

To accompany your steak

Sauteed Mushrooms in butter$3.50
Onion rings$3.50
Sauteed shrimps$5.50
Grilled garlic toast$3.50

Main

Chateaubraind Bouquetiere$75.00
Filet Mignon, sliced at your table. Served with a variety of fresh vegetables. (serves two)
Roast Duckling$24.95
With orange sauce or pink and green peppercorn sauce, fresh vegetables and stuffed baked potato
Pasta of the Day$15.95
Chicken Pot Pie$15.95
Served with fresh vegetables and puff pastry
Hungarian Goulash with Spaetzle$16.95
Tender morsels of diced Beef in a mild Paprika Sauce served with fresh vegetables.

What 454 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.8Service
4Ambience
4.2Value

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SteveS
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful people serving wonderful meals from their now expanded menu. We have been patrons for years and will continue to be....
A
Anne
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Pleasant staff, good service and menu but food quality was not a good as previous visits. Very much appreciated complimentary cake and happy birthday from waiter for my friend’s birthday.
SL
SharonL
Vancouver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience2
Have been going to Elizabeth's Chalet for years, was a go to place whenever I was on the lower mainland. Sad to say after over 20 visits I will never go back. I booked a table for 4 for a 70th Birthday. Told the owner when I booked we would be ordering Chateaubriand and would like Cherry's Jubilee for dessert. I hour before our reservation got a call that Cherry's Jubilee would not happen because the one waitress who did it when home sick. I said ok and that we were looking forward to the Chateaubriand. When we arrived and were seated were were offered the regular menu and their new menu which was East Indian cuisine by the owner which we declined as we knew what we were ordering. When our waitress whom we have had several times in the past came to take our order we were informed that Chateaubriand was no longer on the menu, so I ordered Rack of Lamb to be told that was no longer on the menu. The waitress explained that the owner was changing the menu to be mainly East Indian Cuisine but will still have some of the Schnitzels. The schnitzel was not as good as it use to be either
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Father in laws birthday
G
Gdavieswill
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our food and service was absolutely fantastic! I had the combo which included schnitzel bratwurst and rouladen in an onion gravy with the spaetzle and of course cabbage. My friends had the stuffed mushroom appetizer as a meal and she said it was very very tasty. My wife had the vegetarian schnitzel with the fried potatoes which were unbelievable. I had never tried a vegetarian schnitzel before, surprisingly very full of flavor. Definitely put this on your must try this when in the area.
AB
AnnaBelle
Vancouver
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Schnitzels we’re dry, thin & had more breading than meat. Asked for Spaetzle & all got potatoes. Gave desert to birthday lady but didn’t take rest of our desert order without prompting. Half of selections not available. Obvious restaurant not what it used to be.
SL
SharylL
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
We've always loved this restaurant. The food is always wonderful and the dining room itself is just lovely. Please support the restaurant; it would be a shame to loose it.
VS
VSJS
Edmonton
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service & delicious food!
GF
GailF
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food…portions were a good size. Friendly staff.. Monday was a good night to book reservations We will return
DN
DavidN
Hawaii
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
We really enjoy Elizabeth's. The European style meals are excellent. It is expensive compared to similar places but worth it on a special occasion.
MH
MarkH
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great schnitzels and the ambience very nice with quiet music
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Local
Vancouver
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
We regretted going to Elisabeth's on February 14th. We've tried to support local restaurants over the pandemic, having ordered for home delivery from here. The experience we very poor on the 14th, basically being rushed out as fast as they could. They did not appear to have any staff shortages, but were clearly motivated to rotate tables over quickly at the expense of the patrons experience. There was little time to consider the menu, the food came out so fast it felt and tasted like it was pre- prepared and they brought the bill before my wife had finished her plate and they offered any desert. The took away our wine before we were finished, and we had to go get the balance of the bottle they took and bring it back to our table to take home. It was a very rushed, substandard experience and likely prevents us from returning again. We thought the food quality was reduced during the pandemic when we ordered to home to support local, but thinking it was due to the fact they don't normally deliver. Clearly that is not the case and now the norm compared to the past. Its sad that a place we once really enjoyed to go as a treat feels more like a fast food diner than a restaurant.
MF
MicheleF
Vancouver
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Elizabeths has always been a favourite of ours. Not anymore! Service was very slow and when we got our food it was cold.
MM
MichaelM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Food terrible. This place is for geriatrics not young people. locals in their 70s & 80s go there.
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anonymous
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience3
Went Valentine's Day - busy, may be reason for poor service. Food- excellent. On previous visits, service matched food - excellent .
DW
DouglasW
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great service and food. The staff were busy in and out of the kitchen
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Gumper1
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived at our reservation time.they checked our vaccine passes and we were seated. The waiter introduced himself. The girls brought us water. We viewed the menus. The waiter told us the specials and was very friendly. We ordered and our food arrived very early and hot. We were seated,served,and leaving the restaurant in 45 minutes. The restaurant was busy and it was Valentine’s Day as well.
DW
DarrellW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good portion sizes. Not as busy as anticipated.
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Peppi
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. Our Host was truly The Most! Our table was set and we were presented with the menu. Our Celebration for our Sister’s 70th was filled with laughter and the meal was outstanding and each bite craved for more. The other Server was very attentive and friendly… As a surprise, my Sister was presented with a mouthwatering slice of Blackforest Cake with a candle on top! Thanks 🙏 to Elizabeth’s for making her day so memorable!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience2
We made a 7:00pm reservation and arrived on time. It took several minutes for anyone to even acknowledge we were waiting to be seated. After being shown to a table we sat for a period of time before the waiter asked the bus person to bring us menus. At that same time he was taking the order from a table near us. As soon as he finished taking their order he turned and placed their menus on our table. NO SIR- we’re in the middle of a pandemic and those should have been cleaned before being handed to another patron!!! Took quite a long time before taking our drink orders. Once those arrived our appetizer and dinner orders were taken. In the meantime two other tables were filled with new patrons. While we waited for our appetizers to arrive we observed this waiter deliver dinner plates to these two tables that were seated after us. The appetizers, once they arrived, were mediocre at best and over priced. We then proceeded to wait another 30 min and had still not received our dinner order. It’s now 8:45 and we needed to leave the restaurant at 9:00 to get to our next destination. Eventually our plates arrived. My husband was not served what he ordered and the server never even come to explain that the kitchen changed his order due to running out of spatzle. So now we have to gulp down a few bites of mediocre food, ask for to-go boxes, pay the bill, and run. It was a terrible experience and we will never return there again!
JL
JohnL
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The food need better plating, better presentation. It might help. Staff worked very hard, since it seems to be shorted of staff. Price on the restaurant/s menu is different from the menu showing on Open Table.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
It was a lovely spot although the cood was plentiful
JJ
JackJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall4food3service4ambience4
Tips should be included as a final price of each item. Tips it is too busy old style of 20 century. If I go for example to massage therapeutic it is $120 , no one ask for a tip. So restaurant should charge for a dinner for example $50 per person. If hydro bill go up or waiter wants raise than next year for the same thing you pay $56. Tips make waiter slavery impressions
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susieq
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional
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Ricardo
Vancouver
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience5
Very good food with quick service on a quiet Friday night.
JB
JanetB
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Brings back memories!
GT
GeriT
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Well priced. Great service. Great food. Friendly atmosphere.
BG
BirthdayGirl
Vancouver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience4
The food was moderate, shrimp was not fresh. It was my birthday dinner so I had a tiramisu for dessert; I love these and was looking forward to it but unfortunately it was the worst I have ever had. Was just a cake really. Ok food for regular meal not for special occasion.
LG
LiseG
Zurich
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday! My husband appreciated the cake treat!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed our 52nd Anniversary dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
No idea how this place was. We went there for our reserved time and people already there with earlier reservations had been waiting for an hour. Line up was virtually out the door. Obviously they severely overbooked and then doubled booked after that. We left.
JS
JenniferS
Vancouver
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
We didn't actually end up staying. Got there to find an absolutely jammed waiting area. Despite making our reservation a week and a half in advance, there was no way we would have been seated anytime around 6:30pm. It seems everyone else also had reservations for 6:15 or 6:30. And people just kept coming in the door until there was literally nowhere to stand. Something obviously went wrong in their booking plans, and not one person spoke to us or came out to explain anything or even to apologize, which is pretty poor customer service. And...it's a little hard to find an alternative at 7pm on Valentine's Day.
ES
EvelynS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall2food2service2ambience3
The food was not that great as we expected. I wasn’t asked by the waiter how do I like my rib! It was raw and I didn’t eat it at all!
WD
WarrenD
Palm Springs
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall1food4service2ambience3
we made reservations for valentines day " what was the point !!! " they had overbooked and where ignoring all the people with reservations, we all stood in line and waited for open tables to be seated on a first come basis. The manager/owner wasn't even on site they left a young waiter in charge to explain how no one was going to be seated on time. There was 15 people waiting in line at any given time all night, I feel bad for the staff to be left to clean up the mess created by the owner/manager. This wasn't our first time at this restaurant but this will be our LAST.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our first time and very much enjoyed our meal. We will be back again.
IM
IMac
Vancouver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This continues to be a great location for couples as well as groups. Service and food are excellent and prices are reasonable. Schnitzels are tender and delicious with generous serving portions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff always goes above & beyond. The food is excellent. Can’t recommend this place enough.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall1food2service1ambience3
The schnitzels were really good here. However, the “prime rib” was a rib streak and was extremely tough. The spätzle was probably the worst I have ever had - a pile of tasteless mush. But the worst part of this place is the service. There are not enough servers, so the wait staff are running around trying to do everything- take orders, mix drinks, deliver food, etc. They are friendly but are always in a rush and not around when you need them. I wouldn’t go back.
GD
GregoryD
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent German food in the real European atmosphere at Elisabeth's Chalet. Liked the way the waiters dressed formally as friendly German servants. Thank you for our enjoyment during the dining out.
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SStaster
Vancouver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was a nice evening. Schnitzel was good as always. Their beer, wine and liquor prices are on the high side.

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Elisabeth's Chalet (Royal Hut) does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Elisabeth's Chalet (Royal Hut) also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 574-1474.

Elisabeth's Chalet (Royal Hut) is rated 4.4 stars by 454 OpenTable diners.

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