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Fable Kitchen, Vancouver, BC

Fable Kitchen

4.5
4.5
413 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Farm-to-table
Fable is the farm to table restaurant in Vancouver. Fable has been wowing guests since 2012 and now open for brunch everyday. It is fresh food, locally sourced, thoughtfully prepared and served in a comfortable and unpretentious atmosphere, with a great cocktail program

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

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  • Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian, Breakfast

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Mon–Thu 10:00 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (604) 732-1322

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Max Strazcek

  • Catering

    Anything is possible. Call us.

  • Private party facilities

    We can host private events and now have another location for groups of 15-100 located in downtown Vancouver

  • Neighborhood

    Kitsilano

  • Cross street

    Maple and Cypress and smack dab in Kitsilano

  • Parking details

    Metered street parking available. Pay lots at corner of Cypress & 4th, and under the TD bank across the street.

  • Public transit

    UBC #4 stops right on the corner

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • PROHIBITION WEEKEND BRUNCH

    CA$27.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Social Distance Promotions present PROHIBITION WEEKEND BRUNCH at Fable Kitchen Brunch comes with choice of coffee or tea Plus a Choice of beverage: Caesar, mimosa, bees knees, smoothie, juice or one of our great featured mocktails Plus a Choice of one of our most popular dishes like the Scramble eggs, pulled pork johnny cakes, Fable omelette, truckers breakfast, Mount Pleasant vegan bowl We will also provide a fresh baked goody to start and a sweet treat at the end of the meal Meal is only $27.50 per person
  • Fable Kitchen Chefs Tasting Menu (Sold in Pairs)

    CA$65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Taste of Fable Chefs tasting menu. Wine pairings available upon request. Menu changes daily and only a limited number served per evening. We look forward to seeing you soon. 2022 Michelin Bib Gourmand Award (Tasting menu is $65 per person and sold in pairs)

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What 413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. snupe

    Vancouver

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was great! We’ll definitely be back soon!
  2. Laura

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Went for brunch. It was okay. Had the ham Benny but had way too much mayonnaise on it, along with a very rich thick hollandaise that was good but again just too much. Would have been nice to have some fruit or greens on the plate other than just some very average hash browns. For the price would say was just nothing special. Our server was very young and pleasant but seemed very inexperienced and did make a mistake on the initial order so we ended having our plates arrive at different times. Also it was super dark in there which is maybe nice for an evening but was for brunch was kind of strange.
  3. GaryE

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is amazing, it is all in house made and the quality and taste is fantastic. We will definitely be back!
  4. GabeB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful time on our first visit. Service was excellent. Staff was friendly and exceptionally helpful to our teenage daughters. Food was excellent! We had ling cod, gnocchi, and duck breast. Tried them all. So good!
  5. NormanS

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My buddy wanted to try out Fable Kitchen and I obliged. Fabulous experience. We decided on the Chef's Menu and every dish from the appetizers to the main courses were tasty. Our awesome server, Blair recommended some great wine to pair with the meal. She was an expert on wine. You could see that she loved wine. Highly recommended!
  6. Imaginarium

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Great service….. food was good but not great….a tad under seasoned for my taste and the very cold ricotta with the warm gnocchi a strange combo. Their Jameson sour…. A whimsical play on a whiskey sour made to look like an impish pint of Guinness ( it was St Patrick’s day) was fun but the activated charcoal used to create the aforementioned effect left a rather unwelcoming grittiness to ones pallet
  7. Juls

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Thanks ! Was very good 😊 next time again!!!!!!!!
  8. TrishaH

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fable is a wonderful restaurant to experience. It’s busy and fairly noisy but the food and the service make up for it. We sampled the range of options from the appetizers to the dessert. The beet tartine was excellent as were the chickpea fritters. We also enjoyed our main courses very much, both the ling cod and the octopus. To top it off the desserts were excellent. We also tried several different cocktails which were absolutely delicious, especially the Granny Smith apple and bourbon one. Overall, I’d highly recommend this restaurant for a special meal.
  9. Maggie

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    We had a brunch. The service was very good. The value of the meal was not impressive.
  10. Medaumler

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great breakfast! The French toast is spectacular
  11. thisgirlrocks

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food enjoyed mimosas with a friend. Great place to catch up!
  12. JayM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our meal there last night. The service was outstanding, food was excellent, the room was not too loud so conversation was easy. We will be back for the tasting menu soon!

    Fable KitchenResponded on March 10, 2023Look forward to seeing you!

  13. Lucy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is nice, service is nice, everything is so nice! Me and my friends enjoyed the dinner! Highly recommended place to go!

    Fable KitchenResponded on March 10, 2023Awesome to hear

  14. Anita

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food-wine list and menu succinct but hit all the right notes. Server was excellent; kitchen a tad slow getting our meals out. Recommend asking for a seat against the wall, helps absorb the sound as otherwise the room can be noisy.

    Fable KitchenResponded on March 1, 2023Great review Anita

  15. Mandana

    Vancouver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    It took forever to get our order. I asked for ONE soft boiled egg and emphasized on soft. This came 10minutes after other food as ‘two cold hard poached eggs’. I returned it and asked for soft. Took another 20 minutes (75 minutes since we sat down) to get the eggs. Waiter was not familiar with the menu .

    Fable KitchenResponded on March 1, 2023The waiter was obviously newer. Sorry for this experience

  16. Sherif

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time at Fable since the Friday before the 2020 lockdown. So great to be back. It didn’t disappoint. We are glad you survived.

    Fable KitchenResponded on March 1, 2023Thanks, glad to be here

  17. RachaelS

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second time at Fables Kitchen and both visits were fantastic. I had the duck breast with parsnip puree and it was delicious

    Fable KitchenResponded on March 1, 2023Great to hear,

  18. MarkS

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    First time at Fable in many years. We went when they first opened and it was fantastic. Unfortunately that is no longer the case. The food and service were very average. Nothing on the menu really stuck out so I landed on the salmon and my wife had the maitake dish. My salmon was pretty good but nothing spectacular. The beets were undercooked and the breading on top of the salmon was soggy. The maitake was basically tempura mushrooms in what tasted like Mr noodle broth. Both dishes severely lacked in depth of flavor and overpriced for what was served. The restaurant was also very loud and the tables were placed too close to each other, likely to try to cram more patrons in. My wife has finished her glass of wine just before the mains came but the server didn’t bother to swing by to check if she wanted another. I get that inflation etc is affecting restaurants the most(staffing, food costs, etc) but that doesn’t mean you can’t be creative with the menu. I’m sorry to say I won’t be back.

    Fable KitchenResponded on March 1, 2023Sorry to hear it

  19. CarinaStar

    Vancouver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Corn bread is sooo good. The duck breast is the best in town. My hubby had the duck meat ball and then the butchers cut steak and said it was cooked to perfection and thhe pepper jam was delicious. A lovely wine selection and great cocktails. Service is friendly yet professional. This our neighborhood gem!

    Fable KitchenResponded on March 1, 2023So great to hear!

  20. BruceP

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Everything was very good except the noise level, which proved problematic for those at a table of seven hearing each other. The music level didn't help.

    Fable KitchenResponded on March 1, 2023Thank you for the feedback

  21. WhitneyT

    Seattle

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Food was mediocre, service was terrible.

    Fable KitchenResponded on March 1, 2023Sorry to hear it

  22. TeresaS

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    The food was great but the service was the worst we ever had. Not only did she mess up our order but my friend then ordered the French toast to go and, after waiting a long time, when we asked our server about it again, she said that my friend hadn’t ordered anything to go. When we both reiterated that she had, our server kept repeating that we hadn’t (same as insisting that she hadn’t messed up our order). I love Fable but their service standards have really gone down.

    Fable KitchenResponded on March 1, 2023Thanks for coming in Teresa. Sorry for this one person's service level. It's very unfortunate. Please note that this one experience does not represent the whole staff.

  23. David

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The Valentines Day event was great - would love to see a wine pairing option with it.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    very friendly staff.

    Fable KitchenResponded on March 1, 2023Thank you!

  25. CallumB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, been a few times and it has always been good. Great food, good atmosphere, a little pricy but worth it 😁

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 14, 2023Thanks for visiting

  26. Kmnoldie

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had heard good things, but it exceeded all expectations. Maybe one of the best meals I have ever eaten.

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 14, 2023Great to hear!

  27. LornaM

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Certainly I will recommend Fable to friends. The staff were exceptionally friendly welcoming and helpful and the food tasty fresh and very well presented. I was surprised that the eggs are not free range not even available for extra. This would be a barrier in the future for me.

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 14, 2023Understood. Thank you for visiting

  28. Lucy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    The price is around 40 without tip. Total three dishes. The beef is fully cooked, it doesn’t taste amazing, it’s quite ordinary
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Good was good. Not amazing, but definitely a good value at $39 for Dine Out Vancouver
  30. KGill

    Vancouver

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Service was amazing. Washrooms could be a bit more clean. Food was very good but the entree was just okay.

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 4, 2023Got it. Thanks for coming in.

  31. Monica

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was superb; very good value for money! The restaurant was cold and drafty and the main course arrived lukewarm. (Unfortunately they were short staffed). When we asked them to heat the main course they brought new entrées! Will definitely go back.

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 4, 2023Looking forward to seeing you hear again.

  32. tmmi

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    I sent to message for my friend was birthday and I requested something special… They said put down a birthday note on your reservation, put a candle/sparkler on your dessert plate when we bring them out. But, they forgot it…. I was disappointed. Thank you

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 4, 2023This is disappointing. Sorry to hear it.

  33. Cohen

    Exclusive

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The dine-out menu ($39) was a good deal but the food wasn't that impressive. I went with my friend who loves Fable Kitchen. According to her, the food wasn't on par with their normal menu. I would still go check them out again but not during dine-out.

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 4, 2023We strive to have dine out to be as good as our usual fare. Sorry for the disappointment

  34. HilaryL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Even though I expect lower quality during dine-out, the fact this restaurant has a bib gourmand is astonishing. We normally avoid dine-out, but we’re in the area and thought we’d check it out. I hadn’t been in 8 years, but after last night I have zero desire to ever go back. We were rushed through drinks and a three course meal, we were out in under an hour. I started with a recommended cocktail which was a bourbon, apple juice cinnamon something, that tasted like a shot I would have made in someone’s basement when I was 20. The terrine was pretty hard and lacked any remarkable flavour. The crostini was so rough it scratched my throat on the way down. The best part of the starter was the lettuce. The wine pairing was their homemade wine, and tasted like a nice glass of Ubrew. My beef stiletto was over cooked, but my husband’s was fine. It had great flavour, just overdone. The braised cabbage was great, probably the best part of the entire meal. The paired merlot was good for the price point. My apple dessert was served in a mason jar like it was 2007, but probably served this way so it could be batch made and stored in a fridge for all of dine out, because it tasted like it was 2 weeks old and ice cold. The dessert cocktail was just weird, and the last thing I drank, combined with the disgusting starting cocktail I was working on until we left. The service was very rushed, but otherwise friendly. Overall really disappointing.

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 4, 2023Thanks for making it in, and sorry for the disappointments. We've gotten great reviews on some of the drinks and food mentioned. We definitely don't make our own wine! Mason jars are used, but note food is made fresh daily. Thank you for the compliment to service.

  35. AliFWF

    Vancouver

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Fable never disappoints. Introduced to a friend last night, who enjoyed and will return as well!

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 4, 2023Great to hear!

  36. AndyC

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Brunch service was subpar. Orders were forgotten and had wrong sides. Servers were able to notice the errors on their own, but recovery took a long time too. Feels like they were understaffed. Food flavours were good, but dishes didn’t have any unique factors presentation wise. Would love to see some fruit or greens to help balance the heaviness of the mains.

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 4, 2023Thanks for your feedback Andy. Sorry for the disappointment.

  37. Louisa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I very much enjoyed the wine pairing. Delicious! Just thinking 🤔 that often the server will look to the man at the table to take order from, when these days they should be aware that some females want equal involvement in the dinner, and yes, sometimes the female is taking the man out to dinner.

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 4, 2023Thanks for coming in. I totally agree.

  38. TheBrian

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for the Dine Out Vancouver and needless to say, we will be back for their regular menu. I was particularly impressed by the Beef Stiletto's interesting preparation that results in a beefy flavorful bite with a slightly chewy texture. The Fable Terrine is also something I look forward to tasting again. Overall, it's a worthy trip to Kitsilano!

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 4, 2023Great to hear. Glad that you had a great experience. Looking forward to seeing you back!

  39. Rich

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Did Dine out on a Friday night. We had a reservation and got in right away. Service was great. Appetizer(Beet tartare) was very good, main (Beef Stiletto) was sinewy & orange sauce needed some flavour; potato vegetable combo was tasty . Apple parfait dessert was very good until the bottom which was way too sweet.

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 4, 2023Thanks for the visit and the feedback Rich.

  40. Mainz

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Had high hopes being farm to table. Participated in the Dine Out Vancouver menu - which on paper seemed exquisite however that was not to be the case...Asked specifically to have the meals spaced out as I am only able to eat in small portions at a time. Food was rushed out and cold. Tables are very close to each other - it almost feels like you are sitting at someone else's table. If they have large bookings they should take less reservations to not take away from the restaurant itself. Very disappointing experience.

    Fable KitchenResponded on February 4, 2023Thank you for your feedback.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Fable Kitchen using the Order Online button. Fable Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 732-1322.

Fable Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 413 OpenTable diners.

Fable Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Fable Kitchen

1944 West 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Maple and Cypress and smack dab in Kitsilano

  • Neighborhood

    Kitsilano

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Mon–Thu 10:00 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian, Breakfast

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Metered street parking available. Pay lots at corner of Cypress & 4th, and under the TD bank across the street.

  • Public transit

    UBC #4 stops right on the corner

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Max Strazcek

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (604) 732-1322

  • Catering

    Anything is possible. Call us.

  • Private party facilities

    We can host private events and now have another location for groups of 15-100 located in downtown Vancouver

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