The Observatory
834 Reviews
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About the Business
The Observatory Restaurant Restaurant - West Coast Dining at Grouse Mountain, the Peak of Vancouver - North Vancouver, BC, Canada | The Observatory Restaurant at Grouse Mountain presents British Columbia's best seasonal, sustainable ingredients and features spectacular views of Vancouver below. Located 15 minutes from downtown, Grouse Mountain is Vancouver's top four-season attraction. Admission to Grouse Mountain is included with advanced reservations at The Observatory Restaurant.
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+16049985045
6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
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Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Credit cards
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Healthy options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Washroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Bar on-site
- High chairs
- Romantic
- Fireplace
- Great cocktails
Recommended Reviews
Andrew Pogson
19.10.2023
The Observatory
This is sadly a review I'd prefer not make BUT for the sake of either having the Observatory improve upon or warn off potential guests.We decided to not only celebrate New Year, BUT an 80th Birthday. Without a doubt the view is amazing and we got lucky with a clear night.However, $75 per person X 8 people plus wine etc.Portions for 2 people (at other tables) were the same they provided to 4 people in our group.Crouton sized bread and mini potatoes were first course, tasteless broth for protein, 1 shrimp per person, along with bay scallops (small) along with a low end cut of beef.A slice of Birthday Cake wasn't even attainable for an 80 Birthday. Pineapple chunks, 1 marshmallow per person.Was disappointing on all levels. $600 plus tax, tip, and alcohol on top. Per person should've been a $20 max.. No joke.
Soul harvest
10.10.2023
The Observatory
It was a great night for Valentine's Day and I had such terrible food, I came home with diarrhea the whole time! I'm Chinese and totally hate this hot pot, no taste, use barbecue sauce as hot pot dipping sauce? I suspect there is no chef in the back kitchen! The per capita consumption is 100! I comfort myself that the scenery is worth it!
Peter Cross
07.10.2023
The Observatory
Came for the three course fondue menu. What an awesome night. Our waitress was friendly and played well with us while we were kidding around with her. Food was excellent and the view, oh that view.
Muna Hawwa
25.08.2023
The Observatory
My husband and I had a lovely dinner here; everything was excellent and memorable. If you are lucky will get a spot next to a window, It is impressive to see the sunset through the mountains and on the ocean; it couldn’t be better. Such a beautiful scenery with breathtaking views.
Marcus
18.08.2023
The Observatory
Amazing value and scenery. Excellent service with refined food and wine pairings. Would return in the future!
Robert Cox
22.07.2023
The Observatory
When we planned our summer vacation to Vancouver, we literally stumbled across The Observatory and made our reservation right away.The views speak for themselves, and our server was very friendly and talkative with a great sense of humor. Overall, it was a great experience.I'm not one for social commentary, but I feel I need to explain the 4 star ranking for Atmosphere.It was no fault of the employees or the restaurant....its because of two specific tables and the customers seated there.I am by no means a perfect person and have my faults, but when dining in a location such as The Observatory, please exercise some form of etiquette. I'm not sure if it's post COVID, certain members of today's generation, or something else, but when you're sitting at a table in close quarters with other customers, keep your volume down. No one is interested in your life that much, and using the word Like" nine times in a sentence makes you sound uneducated.And one other thing.....don't ask to sample the wines to see which one you like. If you don't know what you like when it's comes to wine... Don't drink it!!Get a cola......"
Michelle M
21.07.2023
The Observatory
We had the fondue there but it was ok. There wasn’t enough broth to last the entire meal we so ended up dumping it all in the pot. The skewer was small so it was hard to cook the tiny scallops.The view was fantastic tho. Will have to try the other menu items
V K
21.07.2023
The Observatory
The view is stunning, & the service was friendly enough. They had run out of one of the dishes on their fixed prix menu, (during peak dinner time on a Friday) & given there were only 3 options to choose from, that was pretty disappointing. We asked if there was an alternative option, & the server said yes, but i really wouldn’t recommend it & discouraged us from ordering it. This place has a prime location & SO much potential, but feels lacking in the finer details & quality that would make both the food & experience truly memorable.
Anthony Martin
20.07.2023
The Observatory
Went to The Observatory with friends for dinner. The ride up in the gondola got better and better as we went up, it offers an amazing view of the city below. We took a walk around prior to going in we saw the bears and more amazing views. Dinner was amazing everything from the wine to the dessert were delicious and beautifully presented. The view from the restaurant itself is breathtaking, especially as the lights come on in the city below. Worth the time and effort to dine here.
Kevin N
14.07.2023
The Observatory
First time up Grouse and friends suggested to book a reservation at the Observatory since a meal included the round trip pass on the gondola. The atmosphere did not disappoint. The sunset view was fantastic by the windows. Too bad for us, the smoke in the skies from the forest fires ruined the view (nothing the restaurant could do.. haha). The staff were attentive and we were pleasantly satisfied with the meal. Albeit, the kitchen did appear to be fairly slow with the food but at least the ambiance made up for it. One thing, the Chilled Sorrel soup was a little too thick for our liking, it had the consistency of a shake but maybe that's just us. Flavour was good though. We also had two young children with us and they were able to accommodate dishes for them off the menu (spaghetti Bolognese or chicken fingers). The only issue I had was the climate settings inside the restaurant. It was either too cold or then got too warm, there was no happened medium. Bring a sweater just in case.
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6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
The Observatory