Five Sails Restaurant

I had the pleasure of dining at Five Sails and it was truly an unforgettable evening. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel warmly welcomed and well taken care of. The food was exceptional—each dish beautifully presented and full of flavor, a perfect balance of creativity and finesse. What really elevated the experience was the outstanding service. Our host, Jesse, and the manager went above and beyond to ensure everything was seamless, from start to finish. They even helped celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday in the most thoughtful way, which made the evening all the more special. The combination of fine cuisine, attentive service, and the team’s genuine hospitality made for a memorable night. I would highly recommend Five Sails to anyone looking for a premium dining experience in Vancouver.

Had an awesome time at Five Sails with my Dad. He took me there to celebrate my birthday and I got to meet Chef Alex Kim in the kitchen! We got our picture taken and everything. It was really cool. Our server Jesse was the man! Wren, Josie, and Steven, the entire staff, were all amazing as well. The food and the vibe was great the entire time and definitely a once in a life time type of experience.

We visited Five Sails to celebrate my birthday, and the atmosphere was filled with excitement before the meal. The service was genuinely warm and welcoming — our server, originally from Spain, was friendly, chatty, and made us feel at ease. The restaurant’s view is definitely its highlight, offering a stunning panorama of the harbour, especially beautiful at sunset. However, the food did not quite meet our expectations. While the presentation was elegant, the flavors were average. Overall, if you’re looking for a place with excellent service and breathtaking views for a special occasion, Five Sails is worth a visit, but if food is your top priority, you might leave slightly disappointed.

Five Sails changes their menu completely by their Head Chef Alex Kim, Top Chef winner of 2025. They are pleasantly surprised. Reservation requires a deposit to avoid no show. As we walked in the restaurant we were greeted by the host and take us to our usual table. The new restaurant manager Ellie also came to greet us at our table with explanations and introductions to their new menu. Overall the dishes are prepared with great attention to detail and gastronomy. They are well presented and pleasing to the eyes! I asked for low sodium diet and they have noted to offer in our future visits. There are some minor servicing details where the restaurant manager demonstrates the eagerness to listen and continue to improve and enhance the dinning experience. The restaurant decor is elegant and refined. The background music could be a little bit softer and I personally prefer music to songs. Overall we thoroughly enjoy tonight’s dinning experience and have made an upcoming reservation to celebrate my birthday next month. This restaurant is definitely back to our to-go lists in celebration.

We came to Five Sails to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and overall, it was a fantastic experience. The waterfront and mountain views were absolutely stunning, setting the perfect scene for a special evening. The food was Michelin-level – we had beef tartare to start, followed by filet mignon and lamb loin. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. The service was attentive and professional, and we were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary dessert for our anniversary, which made us feel special. The price was fair for the quality and overall experience. A couple of things could be improved: we had to wait 15 minutes for our table, even though we arrived exactly on time for our reservation. Also, the music didn’t quite match the elegant setting – a more classic lounge vibe would be more fitting. That said, the volume was just right and didn’t interfere with conversation.

Had a wonderful afternoon tea experience with my friends here. It was our first time and we’re impressed. Highlights Great views- we had a window seat Good ambience - quiet atmosphere and great for chatting Good food - the pastries and items were so delicately made and delicious; you can tell a lot of thought and love were put into making them. I didn’t find anything too overly sweet; flavours were well balanced and rich. The buns were wrapped to keep warm and the chantilly cream was so good. Service was great, though in the beginning we had to ask our tea to be filled a couple times. Later on the servers came to check to see if we needed more hot water. We were running late but the host was very understanding and kept our seats; it wasn’t too busy at the time. They let us stay for as long as we like! Whereas other places we’ve been gave us 1.5-2 hrs dining time for afternoon tea and it felt a bit rushed especially when it takes time to select tea and for the pastries to arrive. This was amazing - we were so grateful to be able to sit and catchup; we ended up staying for 3 hrs lol. My only suggestion is for the teapots and cups to be a little fancier to match the afternoon tea theme, but no biggie. The tea selection and itself was great. Also, it was bright when we started dining at 2pm, so wait a bit later or bring some shades if you are sensitive. All in all, loved it and can’t wait to come back🥰 Thanks for the great experience!

My friend and I had a wonderful evening at the Five Sails restaurant last night! We were served by Esther who’s attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes! Probably the best service experience I’ve had at a Vancouver restaurant. It seems like the restaurant has gone under significant culinary upgrade and I can confirm the tasting menu to be absolutely worth the price. Both my friend and I agreed that the quality is noticeably better than the a la carte menu. The award winning poached Vancouver Island Oysters is a must-try! We’d be more than happy to come back on a special occasion!

My wife absolutely love Five Sails and will usually go here for our anniversary because they never disappoint. The food is delicious, and the servers are extremely knowledgeable and attentive. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to have an experience.