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Shaughnessy Restaurant
SHAUGHNESSY RESTAURANT IS LOCATED IN THE SPECTACULAR VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN (A 55-ACRE TEACHING GARDEN). THE RESTAURANT WAS ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 1984 TO SERVICE THE MANY MEMBERS & GUESTS OF THE GARDEN, BUT IT SOON BECAME A POPULAR DINING ESTABLISHMENT AND HAS EVOLVED INTO A VANCOUVER LANDMARK. IT IS NOW A FAVORITE WITH LOCALS & TOURISTS ALIKE.
SHAUGHNESSY RESTAURANT OFFERS CONTEMPORARY COMFORT FOOD, PROFESSIONAL WARM SERVICE AND THE RIGHT MIX OF CREATIVITY AND COMMITMENT IN AN ELEGANT, RELAXED AND UNIQUE GARDEN SETTING. WE CATER TO A VARIETY OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR - WEDDING RECEPTIONS, ANNIVERSARIES, BIRTHDAYS, BAR/BAT MITZVAHS, FAMILY REUNIONS AND CORPORATE MEETINGS.
EXCLUSIVE RESTAURANT BOOKINGS ARE AVAILABLE AND WE CAN ACCOMODATE A VARIETY OF GROUP SIZES UP TO 200 PEOPLE.
THERE IS AMPLE FREE PARKING FOR CAR, PRIVATE COACH OR BUS. BOTH THE GARDEN AND THE RESTAURANT ARE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
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151 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 151 reviews
5 stars
(46)
4 stars
(76)
3 stars
(23)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(82)
- great for lunch(81)
- scenic view(76)
- neighborhood gem(62)
- great for brunch(58)
- good for groups(46)
Shaughnessy Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely Garden Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I hadn't been here since the renovation. The restaurant is lovely. The food was excellent and our waiter was outstanding. Will definitely return."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I feel relaxed in the restaurant. It looks beautiful and full of warmth."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 3 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall, a very pleasant experience for my partner's birthday dinner."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 4 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tet a Ta
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good, service was good, the view was very nice and the atmsophere is good too. Lunch on the deck was a nice way to spend with family and friends on a Sunday."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The overall experience at the Shaughnessy Restaurant was good. Did not care for being limited to one menu though, would have liked to have had the option of ordering from restaurant menu. Not much variety on Mother's Day menu for the price. One member of our party ordered coffee but the waitress did not ask if anyone else would like coffee, would have saved her a trip for a second cup! Would come back though for the opportunity to try the regular menu, and dining out on the deck with the garden view."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"From the first step, the service was very good from all levels of staff. The special Mother's Day menu provided a great choice of dishes to suit all tastes. Our party of three came away very satisfied with nothing but good comments about the day."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food & excellent service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a weekend brunch and enjoyed our food with great gusto ! Fresh baked blueberry scones for a start & coffee. The Seared Albacore Tuna Burgers with Pomme frites were excellent , very tasty ! Food was served on time and the Staff that were on that day were all friendly and helpful. Price very reasonable , we've been here before and we'll go back again."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, scenic view
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Review 8 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"All five guest felt the same, the food was just OK nothing special."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 9 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The scallop and prawn quesadilla was outstanding and not over cooked. It was presented very well too. Service was quick and very pleasant."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice place to dine by the park
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lovely little restaurant that had a really different ambiance to it. The service though relaxed is still attentive and exceptional. Food is tasty and done well. From the first few times we've went in the past to now there is a marked improvement in the quality of the dishes, hopefully they will keep improving"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fresh sunny lunch atmosphere
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went for lunch. Very relaxing, sat facing the garden, was warm and sunny perfect atmosphere for lunch date.
The food was excellent but would have preferred more choice. Possibly dinner has more choices, did not ask.
The service was excellent and attentive. Definitely would recommend and return myself. Perfect relaxing for a lunch date
especially if you include the walk in the the Van Dusen Gardens after the meal."
The food was excellent but would have preferred more choice. Possibly dinner has more choices, did not ask.
The service was excellent and attentive. Definitely would recommend and return myself. Perfect relaxing for a lunch date
especially if you include the walk in the the Van Dusen Gardens after the meal."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 12 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food fun
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed our lunch very much! The restaurant was busy but the service was still pretty fast! The food was presented beautifully, We will go back!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Nugget in the Park
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always enjoy the experience at the Shaughnessy. Food, service, ambience is always consistently great. Thank you."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
as a twosome, our experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"as a twosome, our experience was not great . we were seated too close to a large group of "energetic" women and had to ask to be moved as they were overpowering our ability to have a conversation. I believe it is necessary to be seated along the windows to avoid this problem. the maitre'd was good about moving us but I didn't feel I should have had to ask."
Dined on 26/04/2013
2009
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 15 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Special thank you to the staff
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Special thank you to the staff & waiter who served us for lunch."
Dined on 22/04/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 16 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The hostess was very good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The hostess was very good about helping us find a table with minimum noise. The acoustics are a little loud for elderly people with hearing aids. Service staff were very plesant and professional."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was my third return visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my third return visit for lunch and it did not disappoint. My friend enjoyed the mussels immensely and I tried the prawn and scallop quesadilla which was a little heavy on the cheese but otherwise good. The restaurant was busy but the service was very good with plates being cleared promptly and dessert and coffe arriving quickly. Prices were reasonable. The location at Van Disen makes for a lovely walk after lunch. I will be certain to return again."
Dined on 17/04/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Shaughnessy is one of our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Shaughnessy is one of our favorite restaurants. The wait staff is very knowledgable and attentive. The space is beautiful and the garden views are breathtaking. Not to mention the food is excellent. We have never had a bad experience there and would definitely recommend it to others."
Dined on 17/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This has become a favourite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This has become a favourite spot for myself and friends due to the above as well as parking is not a problem.
A suggestion would be to somehow bring down the noise level.
There was no floral arrangement in the entry way as well without the Gift Shop the area is very uninviting."
Dined on 10/04/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was fair because we
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was fair because we waited, and waited and waited to be served. We had to flag someone down to get service. She did apologize because they were busy. We were seated in the second room which was almost empty. The ambiance is lovely of course because the scenery is Van Dusen Gardens
The wooden table appeared clean but it was sticky.
The noise level was find because we were in the second room. The first room which was full, was too noisy to be able to enjoy talking to one another.
The food presentation was fine but the crab croissant was very dry."
Dined on 08/04/2013
2013
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Review 21 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We find eating brunch/lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We find eating brunch/lunch at Shaughnessy to be a consistently excellent experience. Service is generally attentive and the food is tasty and attractively presented. The room shows itself off in all seasons, as one is always surrounded by natural light and beauty."
Dined on 07/04/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We enjoyed our dinner and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our dinner and the service was excellent."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dining at Shaughnessy is always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dining at Shaughnessy is always wonderful. Service is attentive and the food is very good - always well prepared and nicely presented. The setting is beautiful and makes for a relaxed dining experience. This occasion was a family dinner to celebrate Easter and we felt we made the perfect choice by going to Shaughnessy."
Dined on 31/03/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Shaughnessy restaurant fits
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Shaughnessy restaurant fits the description "civilized" in that the entire operation seems to be efficient but not hurried. The wait staff are capable of intelligent conversation. It has (to use an old-fashioned word) "gentility", characteristic of some UK restaurants from "another time". This creates and ambiance that makes lunch feel like a special occasion each time we visit. We know of no other Vancouver restaurants with quite the same ambiance. The food is very good and service equally fine. Of course the proximity to the Van Dusen gardens adds greatly to the experience. This is a "must-go" location whenever we visit from Ontario."
Dined on 22/03/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 25 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
the perfect place for Sunday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the perfect place for Sunday Brunch. The service was very good, The bennies were great. The overall experiece seemed better that before the renovation. Also the online booking system is idiot proof."
Dined on 17/03/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 26 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were celebrating my girl
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were celebrating my girl friends birthday.
The food we chose was excellent. The server was very attentive. To cap it off the dessert was delicious. The candle was a nice touch."
The food we chose was excellent. The server was very attentive. To cap it off the dessert was delicious. The candle was a nice touch."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and wonderful servers.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and wonderful servers. I feel like someone special when I enter and am
greeted like I was an old friend."
greeted like I was an old friend."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed our mussels very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our mussels very much. Actually we had them before and liked them so much we didn't want to try anything else! We shared an order of pomme Frits and they were extremely good, not greasy at all! The service was very good and the waiter was very pleasant and efficient! We will definitely go back!"
Dined on 13/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
have membership to van dusen;
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"have membership to van dusen; perfect to eat following our walk.
met friends there, as it's central and parking is easy. the excellent service and food were a bonus."
met friends there, as it's central and parking is easy. the excellent service and food were a bonus."
Dined on 10/03/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 30 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love the location, food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"I love the location, food and atmosphere!"
Dined on 08/03/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely restaurant overlooking
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lovely restaurant overlooking VanDusen Gardens. Attentive, knowledgeable service. Excellent food with good presentation. Have frequented this restaurant for years and have never been disappointed."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Soup was nice and hot and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Soup was nice and hot and the salad was pleasant looking and delicious."
Dined on 28/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I was extraordinarily impressed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was extraordinarily impressed with the service at Shaughnessy. Our waitress saw that I was breastfeeding my baby, and as a result my bowl of seafood chowder was sitting on the table, untouched and getting cold. She offered to take it away and bring me a fresh bowl of seafood chowder once I was done feeding my baby. I have been a mother for 8 months now and this was the first time ever that a restaurant server had been so thoughtful as to bring me fresh, hot food when they saw that I was unable to eat my food because I was busy feeding my baby. This really blew me away. Service like that is hard to find. I highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Kudos to you for a memorable lunche
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was a retirement luncheon for one of our long-time nurses. The maitre d' was kind enough to take a photo of us in the foyer which is definitely a keeper. The waiter brought one of our guests her doggy bag which would have been forgotten. Thank you for a memorable occasion. We'll be back. We are the German-Canadian Care Home at 2010 Harrison Drive, Vancouver, BC."
Dined on 01/03/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 35 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I always enjoy this restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I always enjoy this restaurant but the service was poor in my last visit. All was good except the waiter who served us was not polite in few questions I asked. It was a very quiet night yet sadly the waiter had poor mannerism ! This is a first for this restaurant. I will think twice about going again in the evening."
Dined on 01/03/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant is a great place for bring dates to. The service is great and the taste of food is great. The serving size of the main course is large. The seafood chowder is one of the best that I have ever had. The only thing is the dinning hall smells like an old wood building, which it actually is."
Dined on 23/02/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 37 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I had a very underwhelming
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a very underwhelming Garlic Prawn salad for lunch. Quite small for the price and the salad had very little taste. The Garlic Prawns were fridge temperature. I had expected that the prawns would have been grilled prior to serving."
Dined on 20/02/2013
2013
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Review 38 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We've dined here often and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've dined here often and the restaurant never disappoints. The menu and daily specials are creative and well prepared. The ambiance is great, particularly now that the foyer has been redesigned. A very nice experience. Take out of town guests for a wonderful Vancouver experience."
Dined on 17/02/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 39 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Was the usual good experience.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was the usual good experience. I usually come with my girl friends a couple times
a year for birthday lunches and have rarely been disappointed..."
a year for birthday lunches and have rarely been disappointed..."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was great, lots of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great, lots of flavour and the service impeccable as usual. I love great coffee with great food."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 41 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
no empty tummies here
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"After reading some of the reviews, I was worried about the portions for my boyfriend, but we left after dinner feeling extremely full! I don't know how someone can leave the restaurant and feel hungry still. Everything was great!"
Dined on 14/02/2013
2009
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Review 42 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were pleasantly surprised
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were pleasantly surprised by the restaurant as I have been there a couple of years ago and liked it but wasn't blown away....But I dined there last week with 4 friends and we loved it. Liked the menu and we all enjoyed our dinner and loved the separate entrance. Would definately go again and soon."
Dined on 12/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 43 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Although there appears to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Although there appears to be enough waitresses, no one bothered to ask to have our coffee refilled. The salad was good but the crab croissant is nothing special. My daughter had the quesadilla, which I took a bite of, and that tasted better. When we were ready to pay, the waitresses were busy conversing with each other that it took the maitre d to notice us. Nice ambiance."
Dined on 10/02/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 44 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was excellent and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent and lots of it. The meal was too much for me to finish so I took
home half of the food and had it the next night.
home half of the food and had it the next night.
Our server was so very nice and took care of us so well."
Dined on 09/02/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 45 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service were great.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and service were great. However since it is situated in Van Dusen Gardens it
would be nice if there was some outside lighting on the garden so that visitors
could see what it is like. It was a dark and dreary night so we couldn't see
a thing out of the windows.
would be nice if there was some outside lighting on the garden so that visitors
could see what it is like. It was a dark and dreary night so we couldn't see
a thing out of the windows.
Food and service were excellent but some outdoor lighting to show off the gardens
in the vicinity would be nice - it was a dark and rainy night and we couldn't see
a thing outside from our window table."
in the vicinity would be nice - it was a dark and rainy night and we couldn't see
a thing outside from our window table."
Dined on 05/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, scenic view
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Review 46 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
All is well with the resturant,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All is well with the resturant, however, the prices are too high for the small amount of food served, e.g. a salad Nicoise with tuna was good but very small...So it is too expensive for the money paid. If the rent goes to Parks Board (i.e. the epople of Vancouver), we, the same people of Vsncouver deserve a lower rent to be paid to the waistful City Hall and more left for us. But, remember, the restaurant itself is great, it is the prices that make it all over to not so desirable and less frequented."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 47 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A pleasant brunch birthday
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A pleasant brunch birthday celebration with friends. They enjoyed the outing. Service was good. Food good--loved the scones at the outset! Free parking is a huge plus."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 48 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Don't bother.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went to Shaughnessey for Dine Out Vancouver, and expected something pretty special given the location and neighbourhood. What we got was bland, tasteless food and laughably tiny portions, even by fine dining standards. My appetizer consisted of three pieces of ravioli (tiny ones, not the jumbo kind), and my main course was three Brussels sprouts and a small cup of vegetarian mush that was almost identical to something I regularly make at home in about 10 minutes (only mine actually tastes like something). My friend had four small pieces of pork shoulder as an entree, and she said it was nothing to write home about. However, the $20 wine flight offered was fairly good value. We're small women, but we left hungry."
Dined on 01/02/2013
2012
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 49 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dine-Out 2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The four of us enjoyed the Dine-Out menu, sampling each others choices as appropriate. Every item ordered was very good, both in terms of quality of the food and the presentation. The wine pairings with each course were good, went well with the specific food items/courses, and were cost-effective. Service, from start to finish, was very professional and pleasant.
Note: To me "very good" is a high rating ... I just am not a person who uses "Outstanding" as a description."
Dined on 01/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 50 for Shaughnessy Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always enjoy the Shaughnessy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always enjoy the Shaughnessy especially on a gray or rainy day. It is so bright and cosy at the same time. Food is always good. My favourite for a girl's lunch."
Dined on 31/01/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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