Bridges Restaurant

I had the pleasure of dining at the establishment in December of 2023. The location was highly desirable, and all outdoor seating was occupied, prompting us to dine indoors. The ambiance was delightful, and we thoroughly enjoyed the entirety of our culinary experience. Our server was super friendly too. If I have the opportunity to visit again, I will bring my dog and sit on the patios.

Took a long time to be served and people coming in after us served before us to the point they were eating before we even ordered. Really nice setting and food really good however even though gluten free options it took some time to ensure correct food being ordered and served. Half price bottles of wine on Tuesday and Wednesday which made it even better.

The atmosphere is very cozy. The server was very friendly and knew a lot about food allergies. There is a whole menu just for GF, vegan and other allergies.

What an excellent location and incredible patio views! We came for a quick happy hour drink and an appetizer, and it did not disappoint. The wait was only 15 min and the service was quick. Unfortunately there were not oysters available, but we enjoyed the calamari and West coast clam chowder. Definitely worth a visit!

Slushie drinksss! The margarita was better than pink lemonade. All day happy hour on Mondays! Plus free parking in Granville Island after 6 PM. The Mediterranean power bowl was even better than I expected! And the hummus and bread blew me away! These two are my favourite items. The margarita pizza was very thin and crispy. I loved dipping the pizza crust in the hummus too!

It's a beautiful experience! So pretty to sit on the porch looking at the boats and bridge! 🌉 Food on the other hand was not good. Shame! Mussels and fries were good, beautifully cooked, but wild salmon tasted weird, not like a salmon at all (couple of tables down, other couple also send salmon dish away). Waitress was very nice and friendly, she recommended to change the dish, so we ordered mushrooms and truffle pasta, or something like that. My steak dish was alright, asked for medium rare, but got fully rare (not a problem, I still liked it), but the dish itself looked very sad and boring! Asparagus was bad, tasted old and too salty on both dishes. Once I finished my dish we were hoping that pasta will end our evening on the good note, but after an hour sitting and drinking, we realized that dish is not coming 🤷🏼 view and patio definitely a plus, but that's all.

A beautiful spot with a large patio and great views!! For the food, it’s a little more expensive then other casual dining restaurants... but the view is so worth the extra buck!! We enjoyed two of the daily special drinks (Long Island Iced Teas) which were refreshing.. but a bit too sweet. We also shared a Margarita Pizza.. fresh and delicious!! The birds were visiting our table and had lots to say, but they weren’t bothersome. They also had very nice bathrooms, much appreciated! We will definitely be back!!

Went for a late lunch on a beautiful Victoria day weekend. A near perfect day to sit out on the patio/dock at Bridges. We shared mussels, mushroom pizza, nachos and calamari. The calamari was very light crispy but it was a ridiculously small portion of teeny to tiny squid. I've never seen them that small on a plate. We all agreed that the pizza was very good and probably one of the best dishes, nice then crispy chewy crust with white sauce and a variety of mushrooms and a hint of truffle. Mussels in a saffron cream sauce we're very plump and quite good as well. The Nachos were competent but not outstanding. I'm mean they're nachos... Shared a jug of sangria which was pretty good. On the basis of food I'd probably stay with 3 stars, but on the right day the location is glorious. Service was quick and competent so 4 stars it is. By the way be prepared to pay a premium for the experience.

My family ate a linner (late lunch early dinner) here about 1 1/2 weeks ago when we visited Granville Island. I really loved this restaurant. From the time we were seated, to the service, to the cooks, and anyone else we encountered, all service was great here! The restaurant was super clean inside and outside. The yellow color of the building really makes this place stand out. The restaurant bench back seating all had some cool pillows to lean on, sit on, or whatever your purpose would be for them, even if just seeing they were decorative pillows. I appreciated the clean restroom as well. I also enjoyed seeing the number of big screens/tv's so customers could watch sports if needed. When we first arrived, my two granddaughters needed to eat right away. So we ordered a kids' pizza. I don't know if this was an actual kid's pizza or a bigger size, but it was a larger than expected pizza and very good! Everyone ordered some miscellaneous drinks and cocktails, but I just stuck with some good old-fashioned water. For the main course, I had a blackened chicken, bacon, and avocado burger with a Caesar salad. My chicken burger was amazing! Both of my daughters ordered the lobster roll sandwiches, one had fries, the other had a house salad. My son in law had a shrimp pesto linguine with garlic bread. Everyone seemed very satisfied! I would highly recommend you eat here and definitely will come back here again when visiting!!!

Lovely warm day in Granville island. Popped in for lunch. Place was busy, busy but we were seated immediately and menus and drinks brought over very quickly. It wasn't too loud, easy to talk to each other We both decided on the west coast clubhouse which turned out to be delicious, fresh and tasty. Great food, great experience.

Jim, Erin, Gayle, and I recently had Lunch here on a beautiful and warm Vancouver day. OK, it was a little too warm, so we asked for a table here at Tap & Barrel (Bridges) inside. This place was also very popular and our reservation definitely beat the lines. In Summary: - The roomy interior and comfortable table made our overall experience quite pleasant. Ambient noise allowed for good conversation. - We all enjoyed our menu and adult beverage choices. As one can only dine on burger and fries (or fish and chips) so often, I was pleased with Ranchero Rice Bowl (see picture) - Service was slow and disorganized at times. A staff member who I took to be a Supervisor was very apologetic and working hard with co-workers to get things right. - Menu pricing was as expected and knowing the exchange rate difference between the Loonie and the US Dollar. - We came in during "prime time" and notices that a later post lunch hour meal would make dining here easier and quieter.

The ambiance you wish for on a spring and summer day. I'm stunned and impressed by the speed of service and the incredible staff. Chloe our server was incredible! A total vibe. She knew the best recommendations and had an incredible personality that made it fun everytime she came to the table. We ate pizza, poke and the affogato and they were ALL incredible! I think the parking situation isn't awesome but that's not the restaurants fault! Just be prepared to circle awhile if you're coming at peak hours!

One of the biggest restaurants on Granville island. We came here looking for oysters but realized we had been looking at the Bridges restaurant menu (it's separate from Tap&Barrel Bridges). No oysters available at T&B but we decided to stay anyway. The mussels were a perfect substitute. The dish was great, very flavorful and not too buttery as i've had other places. We enjoyed a few cocktails on the patio in the sun and ordered from the happy hour menu. Recommend trying the fried pickles. A great spot to check out on the island. Take the very across the water to English bay if you have time!

We usually go the Sandbar when on Granville Island, but decided to give the Tap & Barrel a try. We wish we could give it more than a three star review, but the food really let it down. The interior is nice, the staff friendly, and the service was good. My West Coast chicken club was very salty, likely a seasoned filet of chicken that came off the truck, not good. The lovely K's Beef Dip was average at best. The meat was cooked to death and had almost no texture at all. The au jus was also flat, with little depth of flavour, which is essential for a good beef dip. Both meals had very darkly toasted colour, bordering on burnt. The fries were plentiful, but not terribly hot at all. It's unfortunate that our food was poor, $26 for the beef dip and $23 of the chicken should provide a good meal. Next time we'll go back to the Sandbar.

Great food - we ordered a bit of everything: - Nachos - S& P wings - Burgers - Mac & cheese - Ranchi rice bowl - Seafood spaghetti Excellent service. Friendly waiter. Beautiful view of the marina and DT Vancouver. Spacious seating area. Our party of six had an amazing time, thank you! No complaints.

What a beautiful place to spend a sunny day ! The staff were very friendly and food was outstanding! The entire restaurant inside smelled so clean it was perfect! Spend time on this deck for sure !

What a delightful place to sit with a beer and a snack. Highly recommended. Excellent service too.

Great ending to our night we sat outside right by the water. The heaters helped, drinks were great the waiter was amazing. We only had humus and flat bread. The humus will remain one of the best we've had.

Super great greeting and service at the start, but a bit inattentive once seated. The fourth member of our party joined us later, and staff just walked on by over and over without offering to take order. I think they just didn't notice the change in table. Once we actively flagged them down, it was game-on again. Drinks were well enjoyed out on the patio. We didn't take advantage of any of the food offerings. Will have to return for a full-course visit.

Look for the bright large yellow building!! Now follow it!! What a fun and vibrant spot. Love the wide range of seating and I would say the best outdoor seating in Granville. We loved the chicken wings and the prawns! The prawns butter sauce was one for the books. Our server, Danielle was on top of her game! Greeted us within seconds! We would love to come back here soon!

Great atmosphere and quick service; friends and I were at the Super Bowl and were hosted very well. The food was also delicious - highly recommend hot wings. Will be back :)

Several of us came here for happy hour on a weekday. Our rating: Ambience: 5/5 - a great vibe for those looking for a place to chill or get together with friends Food: 4/5 - food was decent and not too pricey. Good selection and different variety of 'Happy Hour' food & drink choices. Service: 4/5 - server was friendly and didn't have to wait long for the food Parking: 5/5 - note that after 6 pm, there's complimentary parking throughout Granville Island Happy hour is from 2 - 5:30 pm and from 9 pm until close.

After a day out whale watching we didnt want to travel too far and decided to come here for a burger and drinks. The hostess let us know it was about a 5-10 minute wait for the patio which was very reasonable for a dinner time rush. They have a variety of appetizers, burgers, and plated options. Not seen is the lettuce chicken wrap appetizer that ordered which came with large lettuce so you can pile them up. The burger was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The fries were extra crispy and paired perfectly with the cider on tap. Although there are a lot of food options nearby this is also a good option to choose from.

Went here with a friend group. Food was pretty good. A bit busier than usual due to the Celebration of Lights festival. Service was nice and friendly÷

Stopped by on a Monday afternoon. Sat at the bar and was served really quick. Bartender was friendly and food was good. Had some football on too.

Enjoyed a weekend brunch at Tap & Barrel - Bridges in Vancouver with family on a beautiful day. We sat on the deck and enjoyed a great harbor view. We were a party of six with two children, but had excellent and efficient service from a friendly and attentive staff. Food was very good and we enjoyed a range of craft beers and specialty drinks with our burgers, specialty sandwiches and sides, and pasta dishes. I had a pesto pasta dish with chicken that was especially good. Tap & Barrel - Bridges is highly recommended!

Go to the public market across the street - very good options over there. On the plus side, very nice venue and the service was friendly. The food however sucked. The hamburger was cooked beyond well done. We're talking shoe leather levels of over cooked. I asked for no onions. But got them anyways pressed into the cheese so removing them meant removing the cheese. I asked if their house mayo was seasoned and was told no, that it was just homemade regular mayo. Nope. Heavily seasoned with relish added. Tried to scrape it off (they put it on both buns) but it had soaked in. After two bites I gave up and went over to the public market.

So many great menu options and everything we got was so good. In visiting Vancouver, we've tried many truffle fries as so many places offer them, but these were hands down the best! Staff were friendly and service was good!

Outside and inside seating. Very nice employees. Fish and Chips were good especially the waffle fries. Nachos were good too.

4 stars for the food and our waitress 2 stars for all other services We went there for our family dinner tonight. Our dishes were good. The fish in my fish and chips had a crispy and light batter and the cod was deliciously flaky. My dad's salmon looked perfectly seared. Our waitress was also very helpful and nice. However, the processes and logistics leave much to be desired, unfortunately: 1) my husband and I arrived first. The hostess asked if we wanted high or low tables. We said low because there would be an older couple in the party. When we were led to our table by another team member, it was a high table with stools. He went back to fix it with the hostess and got us another table. 2) When our dishes were brought out (not by our waitress), they were brought to the wrong table (just next to ours). When he was corrected, he brought them over but he plated the first 2 dishes with the wrong guests. This tells me either i) the guest order assignment was not properly or sufficiently noted or ii) there was no guest order assignment and he should have asked who had ordered what but he didn't (care to) do so, even after plating the first dish wrong.

Great food, scenic spot, great atmosphere, and service was excellent. The team accommodated our gluten free and dairy free request.

The food was awful! My sandwich was inedible! Burnt bread and tough as was the roast beef. My cocktail was watery! More ice than drink' It was our 40th wedding anniversary and it wasn't acknowledged! I made a poor choice when picking this restaurant. Not upscale like I had hoped. Wouldn't recommend it!

Went for happy hour and had margaritas and ordered the margarita pizza. It was definitely crowded to watch the Canucks game and can understand getting the waiter's attention as he had a busy section as my friends all arrived at different times and wanted to order before HH ended and their orders got a bit confused as one of their drinks didn't show up but our waiter still honored the HH price. The Korean spicy chicken wings were not at all spicy so we asked if they could switch it to the salt & blk pepper which our waiter was nice enough to switch. Also those truffle fries were so good, touch of too much salt but still kept eating them. Great nearby place to watch a game as the energy was palpable but it helped the home team won!

We had brunch after a long night and it was exactly what we needed. The food was so yummy and the atmosphere was nice and open with big windows. We had a bacon benny and the French toast. The bacon jam was SO good and the French toast was so yummy and good. We came for happy hour brunch and it was very reasonably priced. Our server Tate was super attentive and friendly. Thank you Tate, you're great!

Just dropped in for a couple of drinks with the wife and the service was phenomenal!!! Ended up ording a few other bites whoch were also great! Would highly recommend. Great outdoor seating!

I really enjoyed the location of Tap & Barrel as it is situated in the touristy area of Granville Island. As you enter, you are treated to a typical sports bar with a twist...fancy outdoor seating with heat lamps. The food choices are not your typical bar good as this was the biggest surprise. From Asian, seafood and the like, they had a vast array of food choices

My sister and I were trying to make the most of a beautiful and sunny day as tourists! I always worry when I am a tourist that I might get trapped into going somewhere with overpriced, not too tasty, tourist food. We were so happy - this place was awesome!! We had two drinks including the watermelon Margarita, fried pickles (extra crunchy!) and the chicken tinga quesadilla! Wow- a unique quesadilla with some spice! And I loved that it had banana peppers in it. Super good, I'll be craving this for awhile and attempting to recreate it myself when I'm back home in Berkley California. On top of the good food and great friendly service, we had a really nice spot on the outdoor patio. Highly recommend! I'll be back

My husband and I were in Vancouver for a couple days before we jumped on a cruise ship. We saw this place online, looked at the menu online and decided to give it a shot. And I am so glad we did. You can make reservations if you want to. We didn't and were seated promptly. We didn't get an appetizer, because we wouldn't have been able to eat our main courses. For drinks, we both got the top shelf margaritas. One of the best margaritas I've had. Hubs got the prawns and scallop spaghettiini in a lobster lemon butter sauce . Absolutely delicious. I had the fish and chips. But instead of the normal cod, I opted for the halibut. A-MA-ZING!! For dessert I got the affogato. How can you go wrong with espresso and ice gelato?! It was so good. Hubs got an after dinner espresso martini, which was very tasty. If you're ever in Vancouver, go to Granville Island and eat here!! Our waitress, Willow, was wonderful! So ask for her section!!

Visiting from the States and decided to make a pit stop for some food, beverages and gifts in Granville Island. There were so many foods options so I decided to stop at Tap & Barrel. I opted for outdoor dining on this beauty day in the Canadian sun! Food and beer selections were great, but I opted for the famous burger that everyone on Yelp was raven about and it lived up to the expectation. Didn't want to overdo it since I had a business meeting later on that evening and did not want to spoil my appetite. Service was fast and food was exception! Great flavor, soft bun with condiments on the side. You can also order from the QR code on the table for faster service. I will return, I promise!

Great place to snag a bite while doing a little shopping. Food was reasonable, but nothing above and beyond. Service was great.

My party of four dined here for lunch yesterday, and it was great! I was SO SO happy that Tap & Barrel maintained the famous yellow exterior of the old Bridges restaurant here on the tip of Granville Island. And I was totally wowed by their renovation of the interior. It felt more spacious and open and light-filled than ever before, with two huge, open levels and I think four separate patio areas (two on each level). And I loved the way they paid homage to the area's nautical history, with maritime touches wherever you looked. I'm attaching photos but they don't do justice to how cool the place looks, with actual old buoys strung on the walls and more. We were seated on the second level, on the patio (it felt more like a solarium, as it was enclosed by glass walls. All I can say is, it felt like a patio! All you could see was the water and the Burrard Bridge nearby, and the glassy towers of Yaletown across False Creek. Can't beat the view!). Our hostess who escorted us to the table and our server couldn't have been nicer. We ordered drinks and, after, we placed our food orders. I asked for their honey bacon chicken wings (I've had them before at their Convention Center location, and they are addictively good). Others ordered fish and chips, butternut squash soup and some sort of chicken lettuce wraps, and a PB&J burger (sounds weird, I know, but my friend said it was delicious, made with bacon jam and other foodie ingredients). We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The only reason I am not rating this place with 5 stars is because it took a long, long time for us to place our orders. We actually thought they forgot about us, as the staff attended to nearby tables who were seated after we were, so that was a bit weird. But other than that, we had a great lunch here, and I would totally recommend this restaurant to visitors of Granville Island.

The food and drinks were delicious. We got the clam chowder and the beef dip. They have inside and outside seating which is nice, right in the water.

Good happy hour on sunny patio. Terrific service. Fun to watch boats go in snd out. Sit outside as bar can be noisy.

Wait was minimal for dinner. Wait staff was busy and attentive. Food was good. Lots of screens to watch the game.

Not the best, not the worst. Great location in Granville Market where we could watch the harbor.

Hey guess what.....ITS FRICKEN SUMMER IN VANCOUVER BABY!!! And you know what that means... Patios - patios - patios! Over the years Tap and Barrel have extended both the unique style and reach to deliver what's probably the best views of our fair city. We live near Granville Island now and the recently renovated former Bridges location is better than ever. A $mashing HAPPY HOUR with the Mrs is always a home run. Great staff who care and are so considerate and attentive to us locals - I mean the place is rammed with tourist right! Be patient or get there early and a hit the sun from any chair on the deck or new upstairs level. Loved the salaa and tots too. I'm gonna grab another double and give the Mrs a kiss. Thanks Frankle Family we love you guys!

Excellent on the fly Happy Hour stop!! Food was well above expectation for a large premium water view restaurant, that typically relies on location to overcome short pinnings in the kitchen and with a million pounds outdoor & indoor tables on multiple levels, the service was super. Got last call on HHr and frequent check-ins. 5/5 Hubby's steak 7oz? perfectly RARE as ordered $25.50CN/30.95 and his preferred Sirloin ;) cut haha. He even smothered the Creole butter on his mash taters, usually poo pooing saucy stuff...except me lol?!! Asparagus was nicely crisp still and mash very smooth and silky. Very contented hubby. 3/5 Phillips Blue Buck Alr $5.50/16oz had medium dark amber is light on the bubbles and more malty than hoppy, smooth drinks like an English ale. 3.75/5 My Green Goddess Haloumi Bowl $18Hhr/20.95 was satisfying, nice portion, maybe a tad underdressed as a light flavor for Goddess but better than being over, and 3-4 large pcs of Halloumi. My first time trying, it's like a saltier brick mozzarella, mild flavor, with firm texture more like paneer. Pickled reds gave nice acidity, Avo, grapes, quinoa, kale, spinach, pepitas with a dusting of barely noticeable feta. 5/5 Salted Caramel Apple Tart $9.95 was just amazingly delicious with just enough puff pastry shell, nicely firm texture to the cooked apples, silky vanilla bean gelato slowly melting creaminess to the tart, dripping with caramel sauce that tasted house made. Did not note the candied walnuts think ours maybe missing but yumminess abounds regardless 5/5 Topping it all off T+B has Espresso! Yes, and Salt Creek makes an outstanding espresso, the latte was perfect with the tart. Love T+B for gorgeous False Creek backdrop, Outstanding service every server seems to be a happy camper very accommodating and helpful, elevated Bistro food for a pub and the OF cocktail was great! Haha Already an Update! returned today lil to catch some College Football in the bar today (Go Ducks! Though they needed more than just T+B support today :/ ) Food is so so much better than Carlos O'Brien's pub grub although they are lovely folks + exc service also, T+B outshines for above reasons. 5/5 Old Fashioned with Lot 40 Canadian Whisky $13.50 2oz (yes measured as Canadian Govt doesn't allow free pours :/ ) 5/5 Roasted Veggie Hash $17.50 lovely array of veggies, enoki mushroom and crimini, grapes, pepitas, minimal kale and dust of feta again, 1 perfect poached 1 a tad uncooked white over cubed Yukons with herb vinaigrette. A smaller dish with a whole slice of Sourdough it was yummy, just could of eaten more haha. Oddly no preserves for brunch menu but honey or bacon jam available! 4/5 Spicy Tuna Burger $21.50. Sesame lemongrass panko crusted, Avo, spicy miso mayo, pickled onions, crispy onions.seemed to be missing. Beautifully rare the lemongrass, sesame and miso hard to detect and definitely not spicy overall but still enjoyable and presented well. Upgraded fries to Caesar $1.95 with fried capers and shaved fennel a lovely add to the normal Caesar in a pub. Will try Pizza on next visit, probably not 3 visits in 3 days...but you never know, it's football season and the OS Beavers play tonight so that would be 3 in 2 days lol!

Service was fantastic- Eric was our server and he was so friendly and answered all our questions. Was very happy with the service and the food!

Great spot for gathering together with friends if there is a large group as there is plenty of seating. Food is not bad (we got a burger) with the addition of waffle fries. During weekdays (Mon-Thurs), they have happy hour starting at 9pm (weekends starting at 10pm) which was perfect for us as it was an after event gathering. Food is pretty standard for a chain restaurant but no big complaints.

Service was ok , prices are a bit high for the quality and portions. I was charged extra for the salad option with the avocado benny. So total was 20$ for a puny breakfast. Go to Jam cafe instead

Tap and Barrell used to be Bridges. This is my first time here. A clean, spacious, friendly place with the best service. Our server Victor made us feel comfortable and at home. The view from every angle was breathtaking. This was just the beginning of our dining experience. The wine was exceptionally good for happy hour. We shared gyoza, hummus and flatbread. I had a caesar salad with chicken. The food was so good. The view, wine, service and the food are more than 10/10. The energy is positive and happy. Happy Hour never felt so good. My diva friend with very high standards was very impressed.

Wow! What a place. The view is great, the service is fast and servers are very friendly. The food was made to perfection. The poke bowl was outstanding and my bf enjoyed his tuna burger. All in all this is a chill spot, with great vibes. Summer Rose Sangria was on point! Definitely would recommend this place.

We have passed by this restaurant for years and always wanted to visit. However, it looked pretty busy so we never came here and instead picked a vendor at the market and ate outside. I would say that this restaurant experience was pretty great. It wasn't too crowded on a Friday evening. However, the one drawback of coming here was that it took about 50 min to get our meals. By that time, I was pretty annoyed as my kids were hungry. We asked our waiter and they said they were swamped but still, I didn't think this was a good excuse since we had waited for almost an hour. The food was pretty darn good though when we did get the food. The truffle burger was yummy and the battered cod was delicious. The kids meal hamburger and chicken fingers were just the right amount portion wise for our kids. Their fries were tasty too. If you face the right side of the restaurant, you can enjoy the view of the dock and harbor.

On our family trip to Vancouver Canada we were told by one of the locals we needed to try Tap and Barrel. When we arrived around 12 we were told that there was a 45 minute wait to get it and we would receive a text when our table was ready. This was no problem because the are several tourists shops in the area to keep us occupied. When we got seated the service was pretty good for the amount of business. My wife ordered the Cod Fish and Chips and I ordered the Halibut Fish and Chips for about $10 more. Both meals were good. I really didn't notice much difference in the fish with the exception of knowing the Halibut is a local fish. Anyway the service and food were good and it seems to be a place popular with both the tourists and locals.

Two Stars for location and ambience. Food was meh. How can you be on a port/wharf/ dock area and have soggy fish and chips????

We had a great lunch! The view is beautiful and the atmosphere is fantastic. The food is excellent and great value. Our server Jacomina made the whole experience awesome. She was so friendly and knowledgeable and recommended several yummy ideas for us. Pizzas are so good and the mussels and frites are yummy especially with added garlic bread and we had to start with the pickles! Oh and Half price bottle of wine made our day.

Great location on Granville Island near the water. If the weather is nice, be sure to sit outside on the large patio. I enjoyed the truffle waffle fries and a red sangria for happy hour. They have a decent menu for happy hour but a ton more options on the regular menu.