Botanist
Botanist celebrates harmony with nature, in an environment that is as rich and diverse as the terroir it represents. The experience reflects a new Pacific Northwest, one that has always been here, just waiting to be discovered.
Helmed by Botanist Executive Chef Hector Laguna, the menu represents the abundant botany of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest, where ingredients sourced from their natural landscape are coupled with contemporary techniques; designed to showcase the best version of themselves, making people go to the gathering place for our culinary community.
Located in the heart of Coal Harbour inside Fairmont Pacific Rim, this casual fine dining restaurant offers four distinct areas with their own robust personalities; a bar, garden, dining room and lounge – all inspired by the principals of botany.
Safety precautions
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Contactless payment available
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected
Menu
Service here is top notch .. always friendly and helpful. The food is beautifully presented and tastes wonderful !!
Botanist was a great experience. Their cocktails were amazing and the food was delicious. Would definitely go back for appetizers and cocktails.
Exceptional all around, service was wonderful.
Scallop appies were the best ever
We ordered Duck, Beef striploin, Sablefish and Lobster. Every meal was cooked to perfection, zero complaints.
Good value for the quality and experience, we will be back for sure.
Absolutely loved it! We enjoyed our dinner with safe distance between tables. Delicious food and great service
We had the weekend brunch. It was so delicious. And their drinks have so much alcohol we got drunk. The service is really good and you really feel you're eating in a luxury hotel restaurant. The only problem with ambience is being so close to the kitchen. It doesn't feel really high class to look into a kitchen. I would go back. The price was worth it.
Amazing food, service and overall experience. I would highly recommend the spot
My favourite brunch spot, can’t wait to visit again:)
Lobster was average, stablefish was 10/10. Exotic fruit 10/10
One of the best brunches in the city, great drinks and fantastic service. Ambiance is so lovely.
Incredible every time. A must for Vancouver. Simple, elegant and delicious.
Food was good quality and restaurant had a nice atmosphere. I would visit again if there were more than 3 food options to choose from though.
Service is really good, food is amazing.
Food was great and quite filling, servers were friendly.
Everything was great! Thank you for a lovely brunch! Happy holidays 😊
Brunch was wonderful and the server was extremely friendly and accommodating to our requests. The food was so tasty and worth it.
Food presentation and ambiance was beautiful but food taste as well as service was very lack luster unfortunately
From the beginning to end of our dinner, the staff made us feel welcome and safe. Larry was a very patient and kind server; Stephanie was so friendly and went above and beyond with explaining our wines. The tasting menu was delicious and beautiful. Thank you for a great evening - we want to come back with more people once we can!
Jackie is such a wonderful server!!
Awesome food, tad bit salty for my taste but the balance of the flavour is top notch. With no exaggeration, food here is as best as it gets in Vancouver. Service of the servers are good-average but the asian guy in glasses (he looked like the manager) has over the top customer service.I love it here because of the airy ambiance which is always kept consistent even with the holiday rush.
Very open space, protocol in place, you feel secure and the greenery makes you feel in a winter garden.
Hugo, attention to detail and professionalism, the best service we had in Vancouver for long time, however the female servers need more training.
Brunch menu: the steak tartare like in Paris, eggs benedict close to perfection.
I will come back with my family soon.
Amazing, one of our best meals in awhile!
Had an exceptional time and amazing cocktails. Great ambiance
Amazing food and service! Highly recommend for a special occasion.
Superb decor, fantastic food and great service!
Our experience at the botanist was amazing. The food was delicious, service was great and environment was really nice. Would definitely go back again!
Anniversary
Food is fresh with very creative presentation
Food was incredible as expected! The ambiance was stunning and unique! However, our server was quite dismissive and not welcoming. I went with my partner for her 30th birthday because it is one of her favourite places and we experienced a lack of fine dining service.
We were looking forward to trying new cocktails but unlike the table next to us that was offered last call, that courtesy was not extended to our group. Instead our drinks were whisked away. It made us uncomfortable and so we did not stay for dessert. When it came to ordering our meal, my friend wanted the burrata salad, to which the server responded curtly, “that’s all you’re getting.” (She has various food limitations and love of burrata so she is careful when ordering). We also were not checked on when food did come which is an expectation at any restaurant. I felt like I needed to bring this up because we were all excited to either return or try The Botanist for the first time and I don’t know if we would return.
Amazing food, we did the tasting menu paired with wine and it was unreal. I couldn’t have enjoyed myself more. Will be going back again.
Fantastic food and cocktails with great service. Great attention to covid protocols with lots of space between tables, temperature checks. A real treat.
We had the best experience with our server! She was very informative and helpful throughout our whole visit
I've requested a candle in advance for my bf's dessert cake, but they forgot. I went there for his birthday but it kinda ruined the day. won't be
Wonderful! It was one of the best brunches I've ever had!
An incredible experience, beautiful environment, wonderful food, impeccable service. I can't wait to go again.
Food and service great as always.
Too many utensils at the table. Waiter didn’t seem as knowledgeable as expected for a restaurant of this caliber.
I had a wonderful dining experience and highly recommend The Botanist for celebrating those special occasions with friends and loved ones. Arrive early and enjoy a uniquely crafted cocktail at the bar. If you are in the mood to be truly spoiled, indulge in the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings - it will not disappoint!
The tasting menu was great value, dishes were well creative, well composed, and consisted of great ingredients that highlight the Pacific Northwest. One standout dish was the beets with nori and XO sauce. Great service throughout the night and a wonderful sommelier who educated us on the wine we were drinking.
it was our first visit to botanist and it was amazing. all the staffs were friendly and helpful.
Went there for brunch, post covid-19.
The service was fantastic. The food and mixology was excellent. The fact that it's reduce capacity was nice, because tables were spread apart which provided added privacy. Noise level is as expected, don't expect quiet.
FAQs
Botanist is rated 4.6 stars by 1332 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.
