Salmon House On The Hill

My girlfriend and I have been planing on going to check out the Seafood Tower as well as the view in the night time, over looking Vancouver and the harbor. Based on a co-workers suggestion. We were both absolutely satisfied with every aspect of our experience. Great service, calm and peaceful atmosphere. Gorgeous view of the city all lit up at night. And the value for what quality of the seafood!! OMG the Candied Salmon was amazing! The lobster tails were on point!! The feast bowl with Thai coconut broth with potatoes, muscles, clams and prawns and crab legs was better than I expected!! I highly recommend finishing the evening with the, recommended, Cheesecake Ravioli!! Another hit!! All around wonderful experience! Will definitely be coming. Back for round two 😋

We came here for NYE dinner! Fair priced set menu for a special evening at $125 per person! Bread, Starter, Main,Dessert and a glass of sparkling wine to toast with! The bread to start is delicious! I mean its chunks of bread with butter, you can’t go wrong! I had the Golden Beet Salad to start! DELICIOUS! I mean really really gorgeous in taste and presentation! Had the Ribs for main course and they were spectacular! The potato that it was nestled on top could have been warmer but the overall taste was delicious! The Lava Cake was not good, sadly! Dry…with no “lava” as one would anticipate with a classic lava cake! Service, Atmosphere and View- 100% on point! So wonderful! We were a party of 7 people and we all enjoyed our meals! It was a fantastic way to spend New Years together and such great value for a special occasion night!

lovely mountaintop restaurant with a gorgeous view of vancouver. i love the chalet vibes and the decor inside. the staff are all so friendly and it was easy to walk in get a small table on sunday for dinner. food came super fast and the service was attentive to detail. the bread was ok with a good salmon butter, 100/10 oysters, and i enjoyed my seafood stew. crab was nice but not much of it, mussels amazing, and clams + salmon just ok.. love the broth though!

Seafood tower for two is so fun for a date/celebration! Everything tasted great, some things were particularly spectacular like the in-house candied salmon, the crab salsa, the butter for lobster and the sauce for the oysters. The view can’t be beat too. Service was the best I have had in a really long time. I’m really surprised that I have lived here for so long yet never heard of this place. Give it a try if you haven’t yet!

The Salmon House in West Vancouver offers stunning views of the city, creating a beautiful ambiance that's perfect for a special night out. The tasteful decor and interior design truly enhance the dining experience. I highly recommend making a reservation, especially during peak hours. While the food was decent, I have to admit that the seafood chowder was a bit disappointing. I was expecting a rich, creamy clam chowder, but the taste was just okay and didn't quite meet my expectations. One thing that caught me off guard was the $7 charge for the bread basket. Most other restaurants provide this complimentary, so it felt a bit off to pay for something that is typically included. On a positive note, the Alder Grilled Salmon Trio was fantastic—definitely the highlight of the meal! The Alder Grilled Beef Tenderloin was just okay; it was cooked more to medium than the medium rare I had requested. Desserts were a delightful finish to the meal. The Affogato and the honey and rosemary crème brûlée were both excellent! Overall, while there were a few misses, the ambiance and some standout dishes make the Salmon House worth a visit, especially for the views. Just keep in mind to manage your expectations with some of the menu items.

It has been my favorite spot for a nice night view of the city while having dinner over the hill. The foods are always delicious.

Highly recommended place to visit! Food, services and atmosphere are great! All types of salmon were great, especially the salmon tartare and sweet smoked salmon. The baked cheesecake ravioli were delicious.

One of the BEST and underrated restaurants for food and view jn the city. We come all the way from Langley for this incredible service and seafood. My partner doesn’t enjoy steak unless it’s here ! We’ve previously tried scallops, prawns, crab, lobster, risotto, steak and every single thing is a perfect 10.

Salmon House on the Hill is as its name suggests, perched high on top of a hill in West Vancouver. The view from this restaurant is breathtaking and it would be challenging indeed to find another restaurant with comparable views to the ones found at Salmon House on the Hill. Featured here: Salmon House Seafood Chowder Salmon House Sampler Alder Grilled Salmon Trio Dark Chocolate Lava Cake Affogato Did I mention how great the view is from this place? The food here is way overpriced so it's really the view that you're paying for when you come here. The Seafood Chowder was a very tasty soup but really not our idea of a chowder. Chowders are usually thicker whereas this consisted of a thin, light broth. It was a wonderful soup and the light broth was perhaps better for our stomachs than a typical chowder would have been. Just that it didn't quite fit our concept of a chowder. Some of us found the salmon to be a bit overcooked. The restaurant was good enough to have the kitchen cook another order of it for one of us (only one of us dared to complain about it), and they didn't charge us for the first order. The second one was an improvement, but could have still been a bit more moist. One person in our group who has a nut allergy began to have a bit of an allergic reaction to something he ate. After consulting with our server who then went and checked with the kitchen it was discovered that pecans had been used to make a sauce that had been on top of his food. The restaurant apologized and didn't charge us for this dish either. It's really quite surprising that they didn't think to list the pecans on their menu. When so many people in the world have nut allergies, it should be standard procedure for any restaurant that uses nuts, to list those nuts on the menu. This would enable customers with nut allergies to make more informed decisions when choosing what they'd like to order from the menu. Oh, and the Dark Chocolate Lava Cake wasn't very Lava-ish. Having already deducted two entrees from our bill though, we weren't about to go and make a fuss about the Lava Cake. Service: Good Parking: Plentiful and free Location: 2229 Folkestone Way, West Vancouver, BC

Seafood tower, stand out was the cooked seafood, 2 lobster tails and salmon fillet 2. disappointing was the crab- tiny legs, and bland crab salad. dungenous crab. only 2 oyster raw dissapointing 150. service ok, decor dated.dead by 10pm. view great. This a place to come for the view not the food.

View was beautiful, service was great-very attentive. We all enjoyed everything we ordered! For dessert, I really liked the rosemary honey crème brûlée. A bit on the pricier side but think of it as paying for the view!

View is great but the service is atrocious. Waiter is extremely unfriendly. No hello, how are you. Common etiquette of greeting guests is just out the window. Disappeared after taking the food order. Must be a Canadian thing. Poor customer service Ugh! Debating if I should be tipping. Ok. No tips b/c I believe one has to earn it.

A true West Vancouver classic! Went there regularly in the 90s when it was the 'IT' spot, and now we go at every special occasion. The seafood is always fresh prepared perfectly, and the service is always impeccable. They will be undergoing a large renovation, so go while they are still open.

I like the ambiance, the view looking out from the restaurant. The food is good! The service is great! Always ask if you need anything else!

Beautiful view- well worth a visit on a clear day. You really can see everything from here! We were in and our very fast for our meal- quick service (maybe even too quick!). We had the trio of salmons- very well cooked, and my take is they all taste really similar! The tuna appetizer and Caesar salad were also very good. We also got the bread with salmon butter, mostly to try the butter! It was fine but not super salmon-y. Overall- the food was very good AND the view was wonderful as well. The restaurant seems older from the outside, but was a great experience overall.

The restaurant decor has an undying classical elegance, that combines First-Nations art, and wood. At the entrance stands their wine showcase that splits the space into their window-wrapped dining room and lounge area. The lounge has live entertainment on some days and can be booked for special occasions. The seating layout is designed to give everyone a a view out of the windows. There isn't really a bad seat in the house. Sometimes restaurants that are known for their view, sacrifice on the quality of food and service. At Salmon House the experience is a 100% from start to finish. Everyone is warm and welcoming. From the hostess, to the servers, to the busser, you receive nothing but top quality, professional attention and care. The seafood cannot go without being mentioned either. The food tastes great!

I have been here several times over the years, always excellent food, good service, unique atmosphere, a classy restaurant at a beautiful location. One of the real treats of living in Vancouver.

What an amazing dining experience! Can't believe that I haven't frequented this place more often. Was able to get a table on short notice on a Friday night. When we were seated, they places at this beautiful table at the windows overlooking Stanley Park. $1 billion view! Our server was excellent! Was attentive, but not intrusive. The menu was great. And you can tell they take a lot of pride in being a salmon specialist. Try the three salmon dish. Scrumptious! Reasonably priced for a upscale dining establishment. Highly recommend for dates, business meetings, or just getting together with friends and family.

Excellent service. Incredible food. First time in 8+ years I've finished my meal before my husband. I had a special, it was salmon, fingerling potatoes, green beans, carrots, zucchini and carrots with a pineapple salsa. Absolutely amazing. Outstanding view of the city lights. Impeccable. Will be back 100%

Service: 10/10! Friendly, Quick to cater, Professional & very aware of their customers. Venue: 10/10! Gorgeous traditionally Canadian interior decor with a splendid view of Downtown Vancouver. Food: 10/10! Perfect amount, perfectly accented flavours... Compliments to the chef for the delicious Salmon varieties, mussels, clams, Risottos etc. Nothing negative about this place.

This is one of the most classic old school restaurants that Vancouver has to offer with it's idyllic views of the beautiful city as this restaurant sits on top a hill (hence the name). They have old school charm and values that they take very seriously and show this through their extraordinary customer service. Every employee wears very professional black and white ensembles and wait on you like your the queen of the house on the hill. From coat check, to friendly and lightning speed service. Their food also includes quite classic flavours and may not be super exciting for foodies but its flavours that are familiar and a great place to go as a big family. The portions are decent sized and presented beautifully. Now on to my favorited... could you go to a place with the word salmon in it and not indulge??? I don't think so...we'll not for me at least. The salmon butter that comes with the bread adds a nice smoky creamy note. Trios are my faves as I get to try foods prepared different ways and guess what it is? You guessed right...salmon! Candied, gravlax and smoked...mmmmmm; candied is just melt in your mouth amazing! Now on to the entrees I love variety so I go with another type of trio except this one has three different types of salmon instead of being prepared differently; coho, sockeye and chinook with sockeye being my favourite. Now if you're looking for something other than salmon I'd go with the creamy seafood risotto or lobster gnocchi. I'm sure that the meats are great but as a rule of thumb I always tend to go for what the restaurants specialize in. Enjoy the views, family time and great food with phenomenal service.

Lovely spot on the hill with amazing views of the Vancouber skyline and inlet. Go early to view the amazing sunset. Food is very nice especially if you enjoy fish. Staff is super firendly and you are not rushed at all. Definately a must come back in summer to enjoy the patio

What a great experience here. It's too bad we couldn't see the view so we'll have to come back for brunch. The food was AMAZING, the portions were big and the service was fast. It is a bit pricey but it is worth what you pay for. We had a bunch of appetizers to share: the crab napoleon, the salmon carpaccio and the chorizo stuffed calamari. While all 3 were good, the calamari was a surprise hit. One of the girls had the salmon trio which was a good mix of flavor. Another had the sablefish which was very very good. I had the lobster gnocchi which I really had to finish coz it was so good. We definitely plan to come back in the New Year.

Overall the experience was fairly good but the salad we found to be very basic for the cost of it. It needs capers and some sort of other veggies on it but the dressing is delicious. Our mains and the dessert were delicious so we will definitely be back someday. They also gave us one of the best tables in the whole restaurant!

Fine dining in West Vancouver. The waitress was very responsive and very attentive to customer's needs. The royal miyagi fresh oysters a frequent favourite of mine. There was definitely no slippery taste nor any minor rocks in the oysters. They did a very good job in cleaning the oysters, after all, fine dining like this lives ups to its standards. The white salt rocks adds a nice touch for decoration on the plate. The combination of mussels and potato fries was pretty good. Surprisingly, that little bowl holds a lot of mussels! The duck breast was cooked well, chewy and exceptionally edible and easy to consume. The sable fish and tempura prawn was an absolute favourite combination that I enjoyed very much. Yummy for my taste buds.

Companion and I arrived for dinner @7:30 and were seated immediately at Table #1 at the glass windows in front. Our bus person arrived quickly and provided glasses of water with ice. Our waiter arrived a bit later. I started with a Caesar salad which contained fried capers, grana padano cheese, a nice dressing and very crispy bread rounds. Companion had spring rolls which were nicely cooked to a golden brown, but the dipping sauce seemed a bit odd . It contained a lot of chopped chilies and had an odd flavor instead of the usual sweet chili that is usually served. For the main course, I had smoked sable fish. It was served with roasted Jerusalem artichokes, baby squash, baby carrots, all of which were perfectly cooked. In particular the Jerusalem artichokes were beautifully roasted. The dish had nice flavor and a good sauce. Companion ordered a Salmon trio consisting of Chinook, Sockeye, and Coho. It was served with baby carrots, baby squash, slices of pepper, and small cut potatoes. Of interest is that each type of salmon was seasoned with a different seasoning and was served over a maple glaze. My dessert was problematic. It was described as being a green tea Panna Cota with Chantilly Cream, Matcha green tea, and fresh berries. Most of the dish was not as described on the menu. The "Panna Cota" was nothing like any Panna Cota I have ever had. It had an odd texture, and had a lack of Matcha flavor. The Chantilly Cream was nicely created, but the berries, while pretty, were so thinly sliced as to contribute no flavor to the creation, though visually, they were very nice. The cut up blackberries were disturbingly ugly and took away from the harmony of the dish. Topping the dish was a bent tuille, which had nice flavor, but did not have the crispness that a tuille should have. Companion had a Maple Walnut Tart with Caramel and Walnut gelato, topped with spun sugar, walnuts and a sliced strawberry. Companion enjoyed the dessert. Cudo's to our bus person for excellent service. Cudo's also to the chef who cooked the fish to perfection. Dings for the salad being cut into too large pieces to be easily eaten. Dings for the waiter who took almost 15 minutes for our check. Dings for no toilet paper in the ladies room. 4 stars for excellent fish, and great table busser.

If you love seafood this is the place! Breathtaking view of the bay and downtown Vancouver! Nice decor inside, excellent service, nice presentation of the dishes. Good quality and fresh. Moderate to expensive prices but worth it. The place is romantic so bring your first special date or come with your "better" half ! You will enjoy ! If you are in West Vancouver I recommend to give a try.

We booked a table to watch the Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks, and everything about this evening was fantastic. When we arrived, a table near the windows was not yet available, but the staff was so kind and accommodating, they seated us nearby so that we could start with drinks and appetizers. As soon as a window table was available they re-seated us, and we had a spectacular view of the water and the fireworks. I started with a selection of fresh oysters - they were fresh, cold and delicious. On to the main event - the whole Dungeness crab. It was delicious and perfectly steamed. I tackled that like a boss! But it left me with no room for dessert, just wine. ;)

The view ! West Vancouver deserves, and demands a place like this. The view is amazing! The service terrific!!! And the food was good! No need to go into town if here, and worth the trip out to see the city from this vantage point.

A place that is timeless to me, everytime I come here it brings me back to another time and yet it creates a new memory for me. Your very close to a 5, and I would have to say that you are 4.5. From when I was young and my father brought me here, this place was known to have good food, and a wicked view. Now many people know about this place, the inside may look the same as before, but sometimes things should be kept as they are. Just off Highway 1, and through some small roads I always get excited coming here for the food. The first time I was here, which was way back when (the place has been around for 35 years!) I had rabbit, and even though the last few times I have been here, I did not see this on the menu, I always remember my first time. Lot was filled with the prestigious cars like the Porche's, Ferrari's, etc... gone are those years but the restaurant remains. Not too long ago I ordered the sable fish here, and it was absolutely amazing. Tender, moist, full of flavour, and fresh. Another time I was here I ordered alder-grilled spring salmon. I guess tastebuds do change when we grow up and I enjoyed my sable fish order way more than the salmon I had recently here, but it was still done well. The service has always been top-notch here and it has that casual feel in here. No need to dress up for a wine and dine, but knowing your getting great food is a plus. The portions here are a fair size, nothing overly big, and neither on the small side either. The wood finish gives this place a very warm feel, something very British Columbia about it, from the totem polls to the hanging wooden canoe to where this restaurant is located. Surrounded are trees and greenery overlooking downtown Vancouver. If you have never been here, come to eat, even come to have a drink, but do come on a clear day or night, or your not seeing anything. The illumination of the bright downtown core, combined with the lights of the Lions Gate Bridge are quite a sight. I can't really say anything about anything non-seafood here, I mean the name of the restaurant is 'Salmon House' not Angus's Ranch, so I come here for the seafood, but looking at what other people have ordered, the meat looks attractive too, as you can see them char'ing the meat up on the side. I still remember bringing my date here, which would now be my partner now, and just another great memory from this restaurant. If you get a chance, on a good night, probably Friday in the lounge, there is live music, and sometimes accompanying that is singing, adds to the atmosphere of the place, still one of my favorites.

We visited for brunch in August and really enjoyed our dining experience. With two young children, it can be a challenge, but they had plenty of high chairs, coloring material and a kids menu. When we requested options for the kids that weren't specifically put together on the menu for them, they put something special together and the kids ended up with a lovely pancake and eggs platter. Our meals were also really tasty. I had eggs Benedict which was served on I think it was a hash, not the usual muffin in any case. The staff were lovely, the location with a view is nice and the food was satisfying and worthwhile. We're looking forward to returning when things open up a bit more again!

You can eat delicious salmon with great ocean view. Don't forget order some BC white wine. I prefer the desert and each of them are sooooo tasty to try nest time.

I really enjoyed the dinner experience here. Our server was amazing! Lots of extra staff to clear plates and refill water. There was live music as well and the restaurant was packed full of diners. Great vibe overall. The seafood chowder was okay. I liked the version at Horizons more. This one was a bit underwhelming in flavour. There was plenty of seafood bits but I found the chowder base a bit bland. My favourite was the sesame crusted ahi tuna entree and honey passion fruit cheesecake! Ahi tuna was cooked perfectly. The potato and veggies went well with the tuna. Cheesecake was beautiful, creamy and light. Great way to finish a meal :)!

Fantastic place for seafood lovers! The salmon house on the hill is Charlie a restaurant that features seafoods plus a few meat dishes. The three of us dined here for a birthday dinner and we are enjoyed the variety of the seafood dishes. Great place, friendly service, comfortable seating, and a beautiful view along way with amazing seafoods!

A great place with a view of the Vancouver skyline. We arrived around 6:30pm and were seated quickly. Service was good and attentive and we didn't have to wait long or the appetizers and entrees to come out. I had the fresh oysters and stuffed calamari as appetizers. Oysters were fresh and came with a lovely minionette sauce. The calamari was stuffed with wild rice. My Haida Gwaii sablefish entree was rich in flavour and a good portion size. I couldn't finish it as it came in three small filet pieces. Nicely smoked on alderwood for a unique flavour. Was too full to try the desserts!

I would have given them two stars but their waitress for our table was really sweet and nice. The blonde hostess who greeted us was very rude because she completely ignored us when we said hi and was plainly at her sight. She didn't even look at us as she came 40 cm within us to grab something from their podium and then proceeded to take a couple to their table. Her colleague acknowledged us and checked us in then the blonde hostess took us to the table. Glad not to have to see her again in the evening due to the unpleasant start. Otherwise, everything was fine but not as stellar as it may have used to be. They have a true lack of lights in the parking lot which can be a bit dangerous though I know they want to retain the view. Safety might be something to consider over beauty. The waitress was welcoming and kind, always checking on us and very courteous. The ambience was ok but a bit of a letdown for a place known for their atmosphere. The view is beautiful and so reserve next to the window. If you want to see it nicely go up to cypress mountain to take some real photos of the view. We tried their chowder and prawn salad. Really excellent. I'd recommend the chowder as it's truly full of flavour and ingredients. The salad doesn't live up to its price for just 3 small prawns though the salad dressing was tasty. The sablefish was melt in your mouth tender and delicious. Id highly recommend it and well worth it. After blue water cafe, this is the second place that does it so well. The salmon trio is something special to try and done perfectly. The sauce was interesting and maybe they could add about more greenery on top for more vegetables and to look nicer than just one skinny asparagus. The chocolate fondant was a surprise as I don't usually like lava cakes but the waitress recommended it. I was the only one who ordered the dine out and so that was the dessert I went with. If anything redeemed them if not the view and kind waitress, it was this! It was like sweet dreams exploded in your tastebuds and melted in your mouth. Really rich in chocolate and creamy texture. Don't miss out on it. I would otherwise recommend it for a nice evening out at least once or maybe lunch time to see the view for an expensive meal, view and if your dinner partners are out of town. Probably check on Seasons in the Park since it's actually in Vancouver but that's a different view you get to see. If not for the rude and unpleasant hostess, then I would have given them 4 stars.

Delicious fresh seafood as one would expect in the beautiful city of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Wonderful views of the harbor and we could see from the panoramic windows right back to the bridge we crossed and across the picturesque harbor to the hotel where we stayed. I had the 3-ways dish which had salmon, prawns and a white fish (I forgot which one). Delicious. The appetizers were delicious also, the salmon spring roll stood out in my memory. I will diffidently go again.

We had a really nice meal here. The service was excellent. All of the fish was perfectly cooked. The halibut special and the salmon trio were excellent. The ravioli cheesecake was a charming dessert. Covid procedures were clear and easy.

I greatly appreciate the Salmon House resolving a 'Gift Certificate' issue that, at no fault of 'anyone's', occurred in the middle of this COVID pandemic. My issue was resolved by 'Diane' at Customer Service and finalized by 'Sunny Kim' at Head Office. It was resolved in a most professional, caring and respectful manner, as one could ever expect. I too, have worked in 'customer service' for more than 35 years and know how people should be treated and how issues should be addressed. The ownership of this very reputable restaurant, should be very grateful and thankful for having these two very special employees. Not just for the fact that this is a very well known venue but I will certainly return and forward off "my story" to my friends and colleagues on account of this 'class act' shown by these two individuals. Thank YOU....for caring! For that alone... I rate and give YOU ... "5*****'s"!!!!! Your returning client. GS

Amazingly good food! The service is incredible and everyone is really nice!!! The view is breathtaking, without comparison. The desserts are really marvellous, I was completely satisfied after eating and I sure would like to come again!!! If you are visiting vancouver you should really consider this restaurant. It's worth it!

We had the Signature Tower for two for $100. Arguably one of the better value items on the menu. Having looked at the menu online, I originally figured out if you divided this by two, you'd have a meal, but it is more like an entree. So you're paying $50 for your entree versus $38+ other entrees on the menu. The premium reflects that your items are not cheap. Here's why it is an entree: You get a small lobster tail (a good mouthful of lobster meat), 1 1/2 scallops, two asparagus, some veggies with a half piece of halibut in a Thai broth, two small pieces of tuna in a delicious sauce and some candied smoked salmon and a bit of crab salad. So to feel satisfied you still need to have something more. That means ordering another appetizer and afterward possibly some dessert. Only then might you get to feeling satisfied. Nonetheless we had a good time, enjoyed the awesome view and the waitress was really nice. We sat in the 'bar area' which was actually worth it - got good service and only two other tables were occupied in that room. Not a cheap place but worth trying out...

The beautiful view and delicious foods!! It was a little bit expensive, but i think it's worth to eat

New Year's fixed price menu dinner. Salmon was TINY. Sides were almost invisible, there was so little. Guess what? $60.00 JUST FOR THE NEARLY INVISIBLE ENTRÉE. I'm sorry, but every review I've read raved about the view, only one raved about portions. They either have an eating disorder or were high. You're paying for the view and the name, NOT THE FOOD. If you want a view so bad, go downtown and look out of the windows high up in one of the skyscrapers. This was not worth the gustatorial effort. 'Ooh pretty' doesn't fill your stomach. It barely makes an appetizer's worth. Boo.

I agree with it still being a great location with amazing views. And the food is still excellent. But what lies in between is not good. It has very much changed and not for the better, nor is it the food that is the issue, it is the service. Our server was cold and imho not well suited for this job. Her demeanor was more curt & hurried and not friendly, though the place was quiet with apx 8 tables in all (mostly tables of 2's). At least three times through our meal we had to sit waiting, to catch her eye or anyone's, and then wait again for her to retrieve missing cutlery etc that we had been forgotten and not provided. The young busser was uncomfortably awkward with his interactions with guests, amplifying the chilly tone of the service. All this when you're paying hundreds of dollars for an evening out? Uh, no, I think not. Far from what this restaurant has been and far from fine dining. Then there is their dress code, 'smart casual'. What a joke. There were ppl wearing shredded jeans and t-shirt looking like they'd rolled out of bed after a bender, and their friend looked like they'd spent the day gardening in bushes. In truth there is no dress code. So why did we bother dressing for a fake dress code? Why have a dress code when you don't have one? It's stupid. Have a dress code or don't, but do not pick & choose if or when it applies. It's nonsensical. Then came the kicker... The screaming baby that shrieked and cried ALL throughout our whole evening. Beginning to end. And the parents laughed. No one else did. Other tables turning their heads in frustration & annoyance to the screams. It was horrible, a total disruptive to all the other rattled guests. Not once did they take the baby outside or for a walk etc to try calming. Nothing. While other's have taken the time to plan and organize a sitter so they could enjoy a nice peaceful evening out without the kids, and what should've been a relaxing break, instead to face ear-piercing screams and shrills. This is a complete lack consideration. To all the other guests it was apparent this was not acceptable. Sacrificing all your guests for one clueless garish table. That was unwise. This is not a McDonalds. The poor table directly beside them must've turned around to look at them a dozen times. We thought they were going to lose it, which would've been understandable at that point. It was bad. A last straw experience. And where dinner for two is easily $200-$300, what are they thinking? Such establishments need to be prepared for this if they are to allow babies or very young children. There are ways to handle this and diffuse it, but clearly this wasn't handled well but ignored. Who's the priority, all the other patrons dining and the focus to have them frequent (and reputation of the Salmon House), OR the one ear-shattering table who rarely if ever comes?? Again, the back of house, the chefs, the kitchen & management and their food is excellent. They are clearly carrying this place. But to the detriment of the restaurant as a whole, the front of house is the failing weak link and in real need of expertise in management, table staff and service. We won't be going back.

The service was really good! Our server was Jennifer, she was nice and asked if we needed anything, she also checked up on us and gave us information about the food. We started with the tuna appetizer, and it was really tasty so 10/10 for that. Our mains were the lobster pappardelle and the rack of lamb. My boyfriend was happy with what he got, but my main was meh. The lobster was over cooked and chewy so that was disappointing. Other than that, everything was nice and the staffs treated us nicely.

Overpriced tourist fare. I tried their lobster gnocchi, which at nearly $50 should've blown me away. Instead I got a starchy, dense, and blandly sauced gnocchi with overcooked lobster. It's obvious people come here for the view, not for the food.

This place is spectacular! Great view, service, food, wine list, and piano player Chico is awesome. I would love to go back for summer and experience the patio

We Went For Sunday Brunch, Terrible Service, And Food Was Questionable. The Management And Staff Lack Experience. They Eventually Brought Out Large Trays Loaded With People's Orders Sat It Down At A Station And Then Ran All Over The Place To Ask Which Table It Was For, They Didn't Seem To Care That It Was Getting Cold.

A bit of a disappointment. The quality of the food has definitely gone down over the years. I have eaten at the salmon house over the past 40 years and based on previous experiences was expecting a lot more then what we received tonight.The service was good however the food was boring. Seafood chowder tasted like it came out of a can and our main courses were not very exciting. At a lesser restaurant the meal would've been satisfactory however at this calibre of restaurant I expect a lot more. Also disappointing was paying for bread and not even a free dessert for the birthday girl on a party of nine people. It's their prerogative to charge for dessert for the birthday person however I don't think I've ever been to a restaurant before that's not given the birthday person a complimentary dessert so it was disappointing to see the $15 mediocre desert on the bill at the end of the night. I don't see myself going back.

What an amazing dinner we had at this restaurant tonight. There were four of us in our party and we ordered two of the Seafood Towers. Oh my goodness!! What a fabulous meal! Thank you Jennifer (our excellent waitress) for your suggestion that it was a large meal and we may not wish to order appetizers. It was in fact more than enough delicious food for two people. Dungeness Crab Salad, Candied Salmon, Chilled Prawns, Fresh Oysters, Marinated Shrimp and Maple Shallot Mignonette. The view was unbelievable and so was the food! We will be back for sure.

I was trying really hard to have a great night, but the Salmon House kept making it harder and harder for us to enjoy ourselves. My wife and I showed up with sharp clothes and cheery attitudes, and breathed in the views of the city as we waited for the rest of our party to join us. That moment watching the twinkling Vancouver lights from out on the patio, before taking our seats, was the last time we remember having a nice time that night. Our reservations were for 8 pm, but our table was not ready until 9. Once seated, we were given neither bread nor waters for 30 minutes, and it was not until a full hour had passed before the waiter appeared to take our dinner orders. The meal was great, but it was the least memorable part of our night, as it was immediately swallowed up and overshadowed by a never-ending bill-paying debacle. It took the restaurant staff the better part of an hour to let us pay. There were 9 of us. We wanted to pay for our own portions, so we asked our waiter to divide up the bill. Instead, he plopped the bill down in front of one guest and said, "We can't do that, you have to figure out how much to pay then tell us." Cash, debit, credit, smartphones and calculators were out, but the thing is, we were going to accidentally shortchange the restaurant if they didn't tell us how much we actually owed them. When we asked him again to please divide the bill up between us, it took 6 staff members congregated around the terminal for a healthy half-hour before we finally released from the prison of the Salmon House. The night ended at 12:30 am, and we were the last people in the restaurant.

While dinner service has been good, this is a review for their brunch service. Terrible. Food was improperly cooked. (Hard poached vs medium) food was barely warm, coffee was barely hot and server didn't seem to give a damn when we brought this up to them. I won't come back here for brunch ever. Dinner is fine. Added. Don't go on the beautiful patio to take a picture. Its self locking door locks you out and the servers seem annoyed when you knock to get back in.

This year The Salmon House offered a $28 Dine Out Menu instead of $38 like previous years, so we went to see what the change was. The parking lot was completely full and so was the restaurant, I'm glad we made reservations. The restaurant entrance has a nice waiting area with the hostess stand, to the left is the more casual lounge area connected to the bar, to the right is the eating area constructed in a theatre-like staircase style so that every table had a spectacular view. Ceiling hung Indian canoes and totem pole carvings were some focal points and their main theme was natural wood and native art. The outdoor patio is large and would be perfect for any nice sunny day. Now the food! We had the Caraway Crusted Pacific Albacore Tuna and the Qualicum Bay Scallop Tart as appetizers, it was delicious. Both the fish and clam was served rare with a bit of searing, with only 4 thin slices each though. The tuna had some cucumber, fennel and roasted beet as salad. The scallop was placed over a layer of oven dried tomato, grilled avocado, onion and celery. I've never had grilled avocado and it was quite a treat, I'm going to try that at home It was smaller than normal appetizer sizes, but we thought it was just their style. The Miracle Springs Pesto Trout and Grilled Pemberton Meadows Beef Flat Iron entrées were just as yummy, but again, slightly on the miniature size. The Trout was decent with 2 mid-sized pieces served with bacon roesti potato and pine nut cream. The beef only had 2 finger sized slices, but it was made perfectly with rich flavours, tender and juicy meat, wish there was just more of it! It came with a potato pave, jalapeno emulsion and prawn ceviche salsa. Dessert was a petite Chocolate Trio and a small tower of Ginger Roasted BC Apple Napoleon with Mascarpone Mousse and Crispy Phyllo. The chocolate dish had a Chocolate Raspberry Cake, Espresso Cup filled with syrup, and a single White Chocolate dipped Strawberry. Very yummy, delicately made and just the right sweetness. The food, service and view were awesome as always, but the portions became quite small, I rather see them serve the regular sizes and charge $38 instead. Each course took 30 minutes to arrive, I guess food service was slow due to their full house. Our server would always disappear too, so we had to ask other servers at times. I love the place, and would return for their regular menu and hopefully normal sized dishes that actually fill you up.

We were very disappointed with this place and for the price and the view, there are other spots in Vancouver you can experience this with a better overall experience. Notes: - food was good and cooked well - it is perhaps "ok" to try this place once if a) you want to try things grilled on the "alder grill", b) you want a beautiful view of the city - it was VERY poor service, and for a Thursday evening when it was not busy, we expected more. It took 10 minutes for the waiter to greet us. We did not once have our waters refilled during our dinner. And we had wait forver to have our plates cleared, and longer to try to find our waiter to get our bill. When he did come out, he was chatting with the table 2 tables down for 10 minutes, so we flagged another waiter down to ask for our bill and express our displeasure. For the amount you pay and the time it takes to travel to this place which is out of the way, NOT worth it. I'm only giving it 2 stars because the food was good.

The spilled an entire mimosa on the birthday girl. Food was over cooked and cold. Wouldn't return..... ever.

Lobster Pasta $39, Lobster without fresh taste of lobster and the pasta is not smooth enough.

I came here last weekend to celebrate a birthday while visiting Vancouver for the first time. There were 12 of us all together but we managed to get there early and thankfully they had our table ready. And the view... WOW. It had been a rainy day but it cleared up enough that we could see the fog rolling over the city. I was enamored. As for the service, our server was a little ... harsh? Not sure if that's the right word, but he was adamant about ordering on time and things of that sort. Not really an issue, but just felt odd. The food though! Amazing. My fiancé ordered a salmon trio which he said wasn't that great and that the salmon was actually pretty dry. You'd think that a place called The Salmon House would have their salmon game on point. I had the haddock though and it had roasted vegetables and a sauce or two... I can't remember, because I ate it so quickly that I didn't have time to think about it. It was that good. As was the chocolate crème brûlée that I had for dessert. They also had quite the variety of wines and we tried many of them. TL;DR: delicious food and wine. High prices, which should translate to perfectly cooked food, does not always. Worth it for the haddock and dessert though.