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SIP resto-lounge
SIP Resto-Lounge is a truly unique entertainment experience. The perfect fusion of restaurant and lounge gives Vancouver a new Upscale-Casual room with a Sexy New York feel.
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As innovators in the restaurant business SIP owners Ray Staniscia, Peter Raptis and Ryan Newman have made advances in the industry, literally moving the kitchen where they feel it belongs, right to the front of house. Going beyond the traditional “open Kitchens” the unique set up at SIP allows guests to interact with the Chef as their meals are prepared at the kitchen bar. The Kitchen bar in itself is a unique concept at SIP
Executive Chef Mike Carter takes pride in not only using the finest produce, proteins and baked goods but also this with a carefully selected array of liquors, wines and beers found in all of SIP’s Inventive Plates. The exclusive flavor profiles born from the kitchen
The room has a warm feel accompanied by a beautiful staff and cutting edge food.
56 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 56 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(23)
3 stars
(17)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(20)
- vibrant bar scene(20)
- late-night find(14)
- fit for foodies(12)
- hot spot(11)
- neighborhood gem(8)
SIP resto-lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We each had the 3 course for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We each had the 3 course for $21 and we shared a bottle of wine that was $10 off. It was a great deal and the server was very attentive (sometimes, at other restaurants, it seems like the servers don't care about your table if you order the 'deals'). The food was very good (we had: arugula salad/pork loin/cheesecake and beef carpacio/chicken breast/chocolatey cake thing). It's cool that the kitchen is in the front of the restaurant, we chose to sit at a table, but it is nice to have the option to sit at the counter. Next time we're in the area we will go back for sure!"
Dined on 16/04/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had an absolutely exceptional
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had an absolutely exceptional experience here! The food was fantastic and the service was excellent! Walked away so pleased with the experience."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 3 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were the only customers
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were the only customers on a late Sunday afternoon so the service was extra attentive. There was a three course taster menu and a beer special so we got a quality meal with drinks for a bargain. The only downfall is they don't accept debit for payment."
Dined on 17/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
:(
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was really dissapointed when I arrived with my dine-out reservation to learn that dine out was over. We ended up spending more for less and the appys were not that good at all. The only thing we really liked were the entres. There is no excuse for you to make a reservation through the dine-out website without being informed that you will not be offered the dine-out menu when you arrive. All in all was not happy with this experience."
Dined on 08/02/2013
2013
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Review 5 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Small but quant. Great food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Small but quant. Great food. Good vibe"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find
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Review 6 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Never Returning
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"SIP Resto-lounge has a small but nicely decorated interior.
However, their food was subpar. The portions were incredibly small and the main course was bland. I could have cooked a better meal.
Service was slow in the beginning- I felt a little ignored. One server was particularly rude - she was patronizing, quick to inform that forks were cutlery as if we were uneducated when we didn't hear that she said she would bring cutlery and asked for forks. That being said, the rest of the servers were bubbly and helpful.
I would never return to this place. Never."
Dined on 31/01/2013
2013
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Review 7 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service. Tasty food.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service. Tasty food. Fun environment for adults."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 8 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not the best birthday dinner
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a reservation for 7:30pm we got there at 7:15pm and were told we probably wouldn't get a table because they were really busy. We finally got a table at 8:15pm because we refused to eat our three course dinner at the kitchen bar; which is where the host suggested we eat. I did a little research before we got there, the food we ordered barely resembled the pictures from the website. It was very small and just OK. They did cover one of our drinks for making us wait over an hour, which I thought was nice."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
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Review 9 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall good experience, I
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall good experience, I will go back again."
Dined on 30/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 10 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good food small portions
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went here for dine out vancouver, the food tasted really good but the portions were ridiculously small, the chicken entree was about 1/3 of a chicken breast with 4 pieces of asparagus. The beef carpaccio appie was 3 pieces about the size of a loonie each."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
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Review 11 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was excellent and some
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent and some of the best service I've ever had at a restaurant. I love the location and ambiance!"
Dined on 01/02/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went to SIP for Dine Out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to SIP for Dine Out Vancouver. Our meal was a great price and was very good but the best part of our experience was the service. Great team work from all angles and our server was fantastic."
Dined on 30/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was interesting and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was interesting and different, but varied in quality. Some items (beer battered poutine, cheesecake, and chocolate ganache) were really good, while other items (stuffed pasta, beef carpacio) were average. The service was excellent, but we were turned down for a later reservation, even though the restaurant was empty throughout our meal. It was super cold and the booths were quite tight, so better to sit at the bar, deeper in the restaurant, and maybe better for bigger groups. Good drink specials."
Dined on 27/01/2013
2010
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Review 14 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service was lacklustre.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was lacklustre. Finally had to go and find someone to take our drinks order. They were out of the wine I ordered and simply presented a mediocre dry white in place of the Sauvignon Blanc - the waitress had to go and get the manager who then explained what had happened. I then ordered a different wine and he picked up the tab for it, so the outcome was to be commended. My main course came on a cold plate, so the sauce was cold before I finished. The garlic mashed potatoes had no flavour of garlic whatsoever. The desserts were good."
Dined on 27/01/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 15 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Recommend!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were plesantly surprised how good the dine out menu was for $18. We enjoyed the ambiance, the seating and our cocktails were great and all the timing for the three courses was perfect. Well organized. Sip blew away Black and Blue in service and enjoyment of the evening."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 16 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not bad, food was cold and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not bad, food was cold and portion was relatively small."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 17 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for dineout with friends. It was really good. Loved the unique cocktail I had infused with Thyme and black tea. The ambiance is good and lived the fact that the music is not so loud you can't talk. Will go again!"
Dined on 26/01/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 18 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just OK
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Showed up at the door only to find a lady talking on the phone with a customer to confirm his/her reservation. The lady did not even smiled at us or acknowledged our existence, but only kept talking on the phone until another lady came up and seated us.If I were the lady, I would ask the customer on the line to hold for a second while I acknowledge the guest and/or get somebody to assist instead of continuing to talk on the phone.Service was OK; got seated close to the bar area and table was rather small. Tried their dine out menu and the Tuna Tower appy was good. Pork Tenderloin was OK and their Chocolate Ganache/Mousse (gluten free) is wayyy better than the cheesecake. Food portion was not a lot, but not bad for $18."
Dined on 24/01/2013
2008
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Review 19 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Felt very rushed...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great. Server was a bit odd. We felt very rushed, our main course came before I was done eating my appy and se with dessert. Then the second we were done eating the bill came... It wasn't even that busy that they would want a flow but we were pretty much in and out within 45 minutes which I really didn't like. I like to take my time. Then the server didn't even thank us, though the manager made up for it by checking everything was good and saying goodnight. Food was great, just came too quick."
Dined on 23/01/2013
2013
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Review 20 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was cheap. Love the big
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was cheap. Love the big screen tv
It was awesome that they had a $25 bottle of wine special on Weds"
It was awesome that they had a $25 bottle of wine special on Weds"
Dined on 23/01/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 21 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Getting the attention of the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Getting the attention of the waiter was terribly difficult - but generally I guess it was ok. The food was ok - portion-wise, not so good. It's on the smaller end. Ambiance was good - bar-like, it wasn't too rowdy which was good. Had a fairly good time."
Dined on 23/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 22 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome service. Great food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome service. Great food. Great price! My boyfriend's first dineout experience and loved it!"
Dined on 23/01/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 23 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Dine Out Vancouver portions
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Dine Out Vancouver portions are very small, but for $18 still a great value"
Dined on 22/01/2013
2007
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Review 24 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service and food was good,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service and food was good, but the food lacked originality. We tried the Dine Out 2013 menu and found that the portions were a tad too small, but was worth it nonetheless at the great price of $18/person. Nice atmosphere, but seating was quite awkward as we sat in the one-person booths- not a huge fan. Food was brought to us very quickly and service was timely and frequent. Overall, nice place to go for Dine Out, but nothing stood out."
Dined on 22/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
dine out vancouver $18 special
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Appetizer, entree, and desert for $18. Great price. Desert was good. Main dish pork good, but chicken very bland. Overall decent spot. Drinks are pricey."
Dined on 21/01/2013
2013
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Review 26 for SIP resto-lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a great first time experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Every year in Vancouver there is an event called “Dine Out Vancouver” and for the past couple of years my girl friend and I have tried to make reservations at SIP Lounge, as we heard nothing but great things. Each time we were too late and reservations were booked. This year we lucked out. Shortly after making reservations I turned to the reviews and began to get worried. Some saying it was too dark, not a great atmosphere and the food was blah.
To be honest I actually thought about going somewhere else and I’m glad we didn’t. This place was amazing, good was great and the man who greeted us at the door was awesome. We had reservations for Friday at 8pm. We arrived 15mins early, and it was freezing ne"
Dined on 18/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for SIP resto-lounge
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic