The Mackenzie Room

"Grab three of your “I’ll eat anything” friends and bring them to this not-new-but-still-buzzy bistro. The best way to explore the pun-filled chalkboard menu is to order the “I Want It All” experience designed to feed four people. For $89 CAD per person, you’ll get the whole menu, i.e. 12 dishes starring ingredients sourced from local fishers and farmers, like sea urchin served on squid ink brioche and an apple-pistachio pastry for dessert. If you’re not in town with a group, try the tasting menus designed for two people ($178 CAD for the table) or solo diners ($89 CAD)." - carolyn b heller, amber gibson

"Grab three of your “I’ll eat anything” friends and bring them to this not-new-but-still-buzzy bistro. The best way to explore the pun-filled chalkboard menu is to order the “I Want It All” experience designed to feed four people. For $89 CAD per person, you’ll get the whole menu, i.e. 12 dishes starring ingredients sourced from local fishers and farmers, like sea urchin served on squid ink brioche and an apple-pistachio pastry for dessert. If you’re not in town with a group, try the tasting menus designed for two people ($178 CAD for the table) or solo diners ($89 CAD)." - Carolyn B. Heller

"The gritty Powell block in Railtown may not seem like the place to find some of the city’s most exciting, globally inspired food, but it has been since 2015 with the arrival of the Mackenzie Room. In a small dining room decked out with hipstery brass chandeliers, distressed walls, and an ever-changing chalkboard menu, chef Sean Reeve and team use ingredients from the Pacific Northwest to reimagine classic dishes and create bold new creations with names like Corn Porn and A Tripe Called Quest. Opt for the I Want It All menu at $89 ($66 USD) to eat your way around the whole menu, and definitely check out the selection of natural and low-intervention wines." - Nikki Bayley

"The Mackenzie Room rightly describes itself as a “hidden gem,” as it really is waving the flag for culinary ambition in an area not overly encumbered with competitors. It boasts a laid-back vibe, a strong urban look and a blackboard menu listing dishes that focus on local, seasonal ingredients." - The MICHELIN Guide

"The Mackenzie Room rightly describes itself as a “hidden gem,” as it really is waving the flag for culinary ambition in an area not overly encumbered with competitors. It boasts a laid-back vibe, a strong urban look and a blackboard menu listing dishes that focus on local, seasonal ingredients. If you can get past the puns—names like ‘Prince Char-ming’ featuring Arctic char, or ‘Collar by Your Name’ which involves succulent braised pork collar with sauce à la Royale— you’ll find yourself enjoying generously sized and creatively conceived dishes that don’t skimp on flavor.If you come as a table or four or more, you can have the whole menu at a set price. Be sure to start with one of their cocktails (Werewolf in Vancouver, anyone?)." - Michelin Inspector