Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge

Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Siobhan

   Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Very good food and great value as well. Place is a little tired but views are unbeatable.
   

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   Pat

   Yorkshire9 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 25, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   This restaurant could be a real jewel but is seriously let down by the terrible food. The menu is quite limited and the few dishes on offer are inferior in terms of quality. There were 4 in our party and each ordered a different meal - all were terrible. Service is adequate and there are lovely views from every table. Fix the issues in the kitchen and is would be a winner.
   

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   Brody

   Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server, Drew, provided outstanding service and recommendations!
   

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   Fiona

   Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great menu, everything was great, Kevin was an exceptional server. Thank you!
   

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   Heather

   San Francisco2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The cod special was tasteless and undercooked/ also the raviolis sauce was not good. Halibut and hamburger were good however
   

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   Hendriko

   Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Neutral service. Proper and speedy waitress when applicable. Minimal atmosphere. Poor lighting and presence. Better than average ‘happy hour’ options. Solid drinks. View is whatever the weather allows, not all seats give a worthwhile view.
   

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   Trevor

   Victoria4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   A mix up of non-alcoholic drinks was unfortunate, luckily it wasn’t drastic. Server was apologetic and gave small discount on bill. Bread was dry but other dishes sampled were good. Great views.
   

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   Tim

   Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

   4.0

   Dined on May 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The views are spectacular, unless you get the table we had on the north side that has 2 of possible 4 guests looking at a blank wall. The food was excellent, and it is a refreshing change to be able to take the remainder of an unfinished bottle of wine away at the end of the meal. The service was good, but staff need a course on the proper way to talk to seniors. Addressing my octegenarian mother as "young lady" was not appreciated by her or anybody else at the table. A certain level of decorum and formality is expected in an environment like this (NOTE: I do NOT expect deference or subservience, just good manners). Seniors are not children and should not be spoken to like children. Otherwise, excellent food, well prepared and nicely presented, and our server was very polite and attentive. And the views... spectacular!
   

   Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded on May 6, 2025

   Hi Tim, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, wine service, and those spectacular views—it's always wonderful to know when guests have a memorable culinary experience. We also appreciate your comments regarding the seating and the interaction with your mother. We're sorry to hear that the table location and form of address impacted your experience. Your point about respectful communication, especially with seniors, is well taken and will be shared with our team as part of our ongoing training efforts. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide a more enjoyable and comfortable visit from start to finish. Warm regards, Vista 18 Management
   

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   Brian

   Victoria2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Enjoyed the buffet but could have had more variety. As an example, made to order omelets would be good, as well as waffles or pancakes.
   

   Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded on May 6, 2025

   Hi Brian, Thank you for joining us and for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the buffet, and we truly appreciate your suggestions on how we could enhance it further. Made-to-order omelets and additional breakfast favorites like waffles or pancakes are great ideas, and we’ll be sure to pass them along to our culinary team for consideration. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Vista 18 Management
   

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    Kathy

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Our waiter, Kevin, was attentive and engaging. Lovely view from our booth. The French Sauvignon Blanc was lovely and a good price point. My husband had the chorizo beef slider trio which were good. My seared halibut was outstanding, with a great pairing of potatoes and seasoned julienned veggies. So tasty!
    

    Vista 18 Restaurant + LoungeResponded on May 6, 2025

    Hi Kathy, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the view, wine selection, and especially your meals. We’re also glad to hear Kevin helped make your visit special with attentive and engaging service. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments! We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious experience soon. Warm regards, Vista 18 Management
    

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