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Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
This vibrant Pacific Northwest brasserie, recognized by critics and diners alike as one of the "Best Hotel Restaurants", continues to excite! GRIFFINS' gorgeous sun-washed interior, with high-arching windows, features a unique open kitchen concept. Lavish buffet-style offerings for breakfast, lunch and dinner feature the best of local ingredients. Long time favorites including slow-roasted Alberta prime rib, Queen Charlotte halibut and the famous Pacific seafood chowder keep legions of devoted patrons returning time and time again. Sunday brunch is another Vancouver tradition with a spectacular selection of local seafood, freshly-baked pastries, our famous cinnamon buns, Alberta beef and lamb, breakfast selections and exquisite desserts created by our pastry chef.
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144 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 144 reviews
5 stars
(35)
4 stars
(63)
3 stars
(29)
2 stars
(13)
1 star
(4)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(51)
- great for lunch(40)
- good for groups(38)
- great for brunch(34)
- kid-friendly(23)
- fit for foodies(20)
Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Reviews List
Review 1 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lovely setting, Mixed Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Spacious and Gracious setting, lots of natural light, view of Art Gallery, but we gave up window seat for slightly warmer spot in the middle. Children's menu more extensive than most restaurants, and my mother's need for no pork was easily accomodated. Soup was on salty side so mother didn't eat hers (waiter took it off bill without trouble) but daughter and I cleaned our bowls. Most menu items quite pricey and portions small but presented very nicely. I really enjoyed my salad with prawn skewer add-on (more prawns than many restaurants provide). Service was slow, especially at the end."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 2 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A safe bet
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I usually visit Griffin's a few times a year and they always deliver good, consistent food quality as well as service. They changed up the menu slightly in the last year or so, I was sad to see a few favorite entrees disappear especially the dessert buffet. But they still execute the current dishes very well."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 3 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Just not the same anymore
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What made Griffins different and popular was it's appetizer and dessert buffets. With these gone it's like anywhere else. There are so many excellent restaurants in Vancouver with much better service, convenience, ambience, and more menu selection (and not interesting), at the same or similar price range that there is no reason for diners to select Griffins as a dining option over ohters.
Service was very slow for a restaurant that was full and has only 8-10 menu options."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 4 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have never been to this restaurant before. What a great restaurant to celebrate our 30 th wedding anniversary. The service & the food was outstanding. We will return soon for another visit for great food & service. Thank you again......."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Griffins used to be a favourite
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Griffins used to be a favourite spot of ours. However, they have changed the menu and they cut out our two most favourite items...seafood appetizer and the dessert buffets. Also, the menu is way too limited (small). If they cut out those two items then the menu should be expanded. Our food took way too long to arrive. It wasn't our server's problem but by the time our food arrived I was starving (even w/bread).It's really too bad we used to love this restaurant."
Dined on 27/04/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service were excellent. We have been several times and love Griffins. Highly recommended for all occasions."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 7 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had an earlier dining time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had an earlier dining time (6:30 p.m.), and there were not many other diners there at when we arrived. Seating was prompt, but it took quite some time before our waiter approached us. More diners came in shortly after we arrived, apparently planning on dinner before the hockey game and it appeared that all of the wait staff (including our waiter) were dedicating their time to those people, resulting in fairly slow service for our table. When it did arrive, the food was very good and generously portioned. After we finished the meal, it took quite some time for our waiter to bring us our cheque. I believe in value for money, however, for the price range at Griffins, I would have expected much better service."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 8 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love the ambiance of the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I love the ambiance of the Hotel Vancouver, Old world meets new, Griffins portraits the same feelings."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 9 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If you want to do Sunday brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"If you want to do Sunday brunch its probably best to go on a non holiday Sunday.$69.00 for Easter brunch was a lot and I really feel the regular $39.00 brunch is just as wonderful. The staff really is exceptional and will do everything to make your visit the best possible."
Dined on 31/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service - our waitress
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great service - our waitress was fantastic. Don't remember her name but she was from Greece."
Dined on 30/03/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We and our two guests had
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We and our two guests had the Sunday Brunch. The selection of breakfast hot and cold items was excellent, especially two types of eggs benedict, one with back bacon, the other with smoked salmon. There was a very good seafood buffet with crab and scallops included. Lunch type hot food included roast beef, beef bourguignon, pork ribs, roasted, skinless, boneless chicken breasts and poached fish fillets.
Service was very good in that the waiter kept the fresh orange juice coming for an appropriate time. He was not so prompt in filling our coffee cups having to be asked to do so at least twice. His manner, however, was friendly and helpful.
My only disappointment was that I thought the coffee was somewhat weak."
Dined on 24/03/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was our first time and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was our first time and the lunch buffet was excellent. A good selection of food and excellent service. The only thing I would recommend would be to have labels above the hot entree selections as there were several varieties of fish and meat, and on looking we couldn't tell what was what. As well, a gravy boat for sauces would have been good . We were given one when asked, but it would have been nice to have a proper ladle or something to utilize."
Dined on 20/03/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 13 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Very disappointed need to
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very disappointed need to add $8 per person for the dessert buffet and no more fruit serve at the dessert buffet
And the dessert varieties are limited. I been this restaurant the last 15 years but no more very disappointed!"
And the dessert varieties are limited. I been this restaurant the last 15 years but no more very disappointed!"
Dined on 19/03/2013
2010
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Review 14 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
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Review 15 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service does not inspire one
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service does not inspire one to return. Reservation for 5 pm. Food finally served at 6 pm. No white house wine available, no bread ready, still being baked!!"
Dined on 16/03/2013
2007
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Review 16 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a delicious lunch with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Had a delicious lunch with my daughter. First time in having lunch at Griffins. We have had numerous dinners there. I just was in Seattle a week before and stayed at the Fairmont Olympic and had lunch and brunch in their dining area. It was a treat to do a Fairmont two weekends in a row even though we did not stay the night at the Vancouver hotel."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never disappoint! It is always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Never disappoint! It is always wonderful visiting Griffins. :) Thank you so much!"
Dined on 15/03/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Menu could use improvement.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Menu could use improvement. Not much of a variety. Prime rib was out-of-this-world tender."
Dined on 12/03/2013
2013
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Review 19 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The seafood buffet along with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The seafood buffet along with the dessert buffet is wonderful!"
Dined on 09/03/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 20 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"New chef at the hotel. The ravioli was absolutely the best that I ever had. Giant wild stuffed mushroom ravioli with tomato cream sauce cut balsamic vinegar reduction and truffle oil. Topped asparagus spears and parmesan cheese."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A nice, once-in-while outing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for Fairmont's "High Tea". Each person received their own bodum of their selected tea of which there was a wide variety to choose from. The food items were nice and inckuded petite sandwiches, scones with creme anglaise & jam and a selection of dessert items. It was an overall pleasant experience. It can be a little pricey if you dont have any coupons and the parking alone can run around $20."
Dined on 28/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 22 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous food. Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fabulous food. Excellent service. Pricey but worth it."
Dined on 28/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best variety breakfast/brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"every item was absolutely delicious. fabulous. from the eggs benedict to the gouda on bread, homemade granola ( a real gem; with pecans) several types of lox-style fish, delicous bacon and sausage, grapefruit juice, fresh fruit. Best variety around. super deal"
Dined on 24/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food that night was not
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food that night was not up to the standard. Dessert bar is not as good as before.
There is improvement needed."
There is improvement needed."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2011
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Review 25 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hotel restaurants are very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Hotel restaurants are very good for service and Griffins was no exception. Great service and great food. I had the Prime rib, medium rare which was perfectly cooked. The restaurant wasn't too busy on a Thursday night. We were not rushed and felt comfortable taking our time and enjoying the company. The dessert bar was fabulous especially if you like chocolate."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 26 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have dined at Griffins
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have dined at Griffins often and always enjoy their meals. Rarely have I been disappointed. Their appetizer bar is much more organized, the main course was served nice and hot, meat was tender. Their dessert bar has to be the best in town, their goodies are all made on the premises and taste delicious."
Dined on 19/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our server, Serge, was wonderful.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our server, Serge, was wonderful. Great sense of humour, engaging and helpful. It was my first time visit and I would return. Thank you!"
Dined on 13/02/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 28 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed. Their appie
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Disappointed. Their appie taste better than their main course. Dessert buffet.... they need a better pastry chef there. I would rather have McDonald ice cream than their dessert. This was actually the second time I visited here since 3-4 yrs ago. Very went downhill. Under staffed for Valentine's day, need big improvement on main course, pan seared fish was dead dried. Prime rib was alright. Dessert, really, dont go just because you see "dessert buffet"."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2007
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Review 29 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good and the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good and the service was great. One of our table found the room drafty and we moved tables to an outside wall which was cold."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2013
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Review 30 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Rated food as fair because
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Rated food as fair because the last time we went was for the dine-out festival, and the entres (snapper & lamb) were basically tasteless. Very disappointed. Otherwise, the starter (breast of duck) was great.Also, on other occasions we were there, we ordered from the a la carte menu, and the dishes were good."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 31 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Slump or trend?
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Three years ago, we stumbled over Griffins and decided to make it our go-to spot for special occasions. That worked out very well despite a few glitches in later occasions. This last time we realized that all of these little mishaps had accumulated into a remarkable drop in quality and service. The ambiance is lacking, the fantastic waiters we had in earlier years are gone and even the quality of the food is no longer keeping up with other restaurants in this price range. In all honesty, the pastry bar was the thing that brought us back for one more try; now we're not sure this will be enough to draw us back again."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2011
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Review 32 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasty selections for all types
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lunch buffet was well worth it. Lots of selection for all palates. Lamb and beef was cooked well and very tender. Tons of tasty dessert selections that were perfectly sweetened. Great service and really family friendly. Layout is perfect for a family outing because the room is spacious and there is plenty of room on the table for lots of food and elbows :)"
Dined on 11/02/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
i or we've dined at griffins
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"i or we've dined at griffins many times over the years. good food, prices reasonable & good ambience as usual. we were a pary of seven that day. service is always good. this time our waiter, serge was really on top of it with a dvd player for our fidgety two year old. no restaurant has ever offered us a dvd player before! my only complaint? no winnie the pooh! hahah! always nice there! kl"
Dined on 09/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 34 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was delicious, service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was delicious, service was great. Everything was lovely."
Dined on 08/02/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 35 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I use to dine here very often
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I use to dine here very often but recently they have changed the menu and the price of the entrees do not include the dessert buffet. The food is not bad but if it does not include the dessert buffet, I may not come as often as I use to. Now you have to pay extra to get the dessert buffet. Most of my friends and friendly like the idea that it comes with the dessert buffet and also it's a good place for large groups or if you want to have dinner and sit and chat for a bit. If they don't include that anymore, there are many other places to eat that serves better food."
Dined on 10/02/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 36 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and great service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My Guest and I each had the 900 West salad, it was fantastic! Good server, and the hostesses were great. I will be back with my family for brunch. My guest has been to Griffins before, this was my first visit, will definitely be back on my next trip to Vancouver."
Dined on 08/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 37 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Cold food at buffet. Nobody
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Cold food at buffet. Nobody there to carve prime rib most of the time. Some of the desserts were stale. It lacked effort. Quite expensive for the poor quality and lack of attention to detail."
Dined on 27/01/2013
2012
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Review 38 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our server was excellent,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our server was excellent, Wendy, when she found out my kids did not like the soup, she tried to get something for them. Always around to see what we need."
Dined on 31/01/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, notable wine list
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Review 39 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Desert Buffet LOVE it
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The desert buffet is awesome. It has an amazing variety of choices in such small section."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and the restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and the restaurant were extra ordinary. a great experience. Our only disapointment was our waiter. He was verry sullen, no personality and acted like he really did not want to be there"
Dined on 25/01/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 41 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Found some left over wrappings
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Found some left over wrappings in my glass of water. Other than that it was good."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
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Review 42 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Long time I did not go griffin
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Long time I did not go griffin but yesterday lunch was great"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 43 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have been to Griffins Lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been to Griffins Lunch Buffet on many occasions over the past 15 years, mainly for lunch, when I was working in the downtown core. The food (buffet lunch) was always good, but over the past couple visits, I have noticed a marked improvement. The meats, and in particular the fish dishes, are not overcooked like they used to be. I thought my last visit was the best it has been to date and I look forward to dining with you again soon."
Dined on 01/02/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 44 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went to Griffins during dine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to Griffins during dine out and had a wonderful time. Food was great and the restaurant was on the quiet side which we both liked. They had a all-you-can eat buffet style dessert corner which we both loved too. (Ended up grabbing one of each)"
Dined on 22/01/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 45 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was very good, except
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was very good, except the duck, which was a bit dry."
Dined on 30/01/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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Review 46 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We've been coming back to
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We've been coming back to Griffin's for years now for special occasions and Dine out festival, but more and more each year we've come to realize how less and less attractive this place becomes and how much more a restaurant like this could deteriorate throughout the years.....sad but very true!
Don't recommend it at all!"
Don't recommend it at all!"
Dined on 29/01/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 47 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
5 Star Service!!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The meal as always was excellent at Griffins, But I must say it was the service that made the meal most enjoyable. I must say that we say "Thank You" probably more than anyone I know, but rare is it to have the server reply "You're most welcome" every single time. We consider ourselves lucky at other restaurants if we get a grunt of acknowledgement. The service at Griffins is top notch!!!"
Dined on 26/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 48 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was a very enjoyable night
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was a very enjoyable night out with my family"
Dined on 23/01/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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Review 49 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Feels the service could be
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Feels the service could be better if we weren't ordering from the fine out menu. The waiter tried his best to be nice. The food was alright, but anyone that knows Griffins knows you are in for their dessert. And those were great, even when we were 95% full. If you are curious what a heritage hotel has to offer in terms of food, you can try this out."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2012
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Review 50 for Griffins - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Meh.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to Griffin's for DineOut Vancouver 2013 as a birthday dinner with some friends. Mentioned it was my birthday and gave me a great cake. Food was fair. Not much selection as it was dine out but overall had good experience. Service was a bit slow, but we weren't in a hurry. Dessert buffet was great idea, but desserts were very basic and nothing to look forward too. Would recommend during a different time, and not for dine out."
Dined on 24/01/2013
2012
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