The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar

Name: The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar
Address: 2800 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond, BC, Canada, V6X 1V5
Telephone: (604) 697-8679
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1394 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

The origin of The Story Café emerged from the mantra “There is a story in everything”
So in 2018 when we fell upon a 30 year old warehouse, we saw the potential to transform the abandoned space into a warm, hospitable, unique eatery. Through consistent innovation, research and dedication we managed to blend our affinity for coffee, music, food and antique into a ambient mélange of vintage and nostalgia. Today, we proudly present our eatery to newcomers and are considered a staple in the Richmond community!

We are excited to share with you that our restaurant has been voted for the OpenTable Diners’ Choice 2023 award for multiple categories in Vancouver! This prestigious award is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences and top-notch service to our customers.

Vancouver / British Columbia best for : Live Music and Contemporary American
Vancouver Suburbs best for : HotSpot

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 9:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(604) 697-8679
Website
http://thestory.cafe/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
The Owner
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private event at reservation@thestory.cafe

Location
2800 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 1V5
Neighborhood
Richmond
Cross street
Sexsmith and Beckwith Road, there is a public parking cross the road.
Parking details
All street parking are available for customers. Paid parking crossroad.
Public transit
1 minute walk from Bridgeport Skytrain Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Live Music Performance
Multiple dates available
Live Music Performance from Monday to Thursday We have different gernes of music between Monday and Thursday . Guitar man - By Alvin on Mondays Light and easy listening - By Yunna on Tuesdays Classic Oldies - By Jose on Wednesdays Classic Hongkong pop performed in English, Cantonese and Mandarin - By "The Story Goes On" band.

Offers

50% off all bottle wine on Tuesday and Wednesdays!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 9:30 PM - 12:00 AM,Mon - Thu - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM, 9:30 PM - 12:00 AM,Fri - Sat - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 9:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Enjoy the 50% off all bottle wine on Tuesday and Wednesdays! All day
Good deals everyday at Happy hour 3-5 & 9:30-close
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 9:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Enjoy the good deals we provide to the neighborhood

Popular dishes

Fresh Oysters of the MomentCA$24.00
½ dozen oysters served on the shell with mignonette, fresh horseradish, lemon wedge. 45 for a dozen.
Housemade Chicken PâtéCA$15.00
Cooked chicken paté, Grand Marnier, cracker, pistachio, shallot, cornichon, pickled vegetables.
Beef CarpaccioCA$21.00
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin, arugula, fried capers, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, chimichurri
Prawn CocktailCA$16.00
Jumbo prawns with cocktail sauce

Soups

Lobster BisqueCA$18.00
Lobster meat, crème fraîche, lumpfish roe, pepperolio, Grand Marnier.
Wild Mushroom SoupCA$15.00
Wild mushroom soup scented with truffle oil and parmesan crostini
The Story Clam ChowderCA$13.00
Baby clams, yukon gold potatoes, bacon and tarragon
Soup of the MomentCA$14.00
Please ask your server

To Share

Story Cheese BoardCA$23.00
4 varieties of the moment. Comes with fruits, house pickles, fig jam, and crostini
Story Charcuterie BoardCA$23.00
4 varieties of the moment. Comes with fruits, house pickles, fig jam, and crostini
Story Cheese & Charcuterie BoardCA$38.00
4 varieties of the moment of each. Comes with fruits, house pickles, fig jam, and crostini
Hot Seafood PlatterCA$88.00
2 lobster tails, 4 jumbo scallops, 8 tiger prawns, 12 mussels, garnished with lumpfish roe. (For two, 45)
- For TwoCA$45.00
- For FourCA$82.00

Hot

Foie GrasCA$23.00
Seared 3oz foie gras, brioche, caramelized apple, and fig medley
Garlic EscargotCA$14.00
Bake with garlic butter and Parmigiano Reggiano served with Brioche loaf
Prawns & ScallopsCA$23.00
Seared jumbo prawns and scallops in yellow curry sauce
Honey MusselsCA$24.00
Garlic white wine sauce, grape tomatoes and served with garlic bread
Housemade Crab CakeCA$21.00
Black ash aioli, pea puree, secret hot sauce, strawberry and orange salsa
Bacon JamCA$16.00
Housemade bacon jam, triple brie cheese served with grilled baguette.
Steak BitesCA$19.00
Deep fried and house marinated beef on a bed of mix greens and honey mustard sauce
Calamari RiverCA$18.00
House sliced fried squid with tomato caper sauce
Gone with the WingsCA$18.00
One choice of salt and pepper, hot, honey garlic or lemon pepper
Truffle FriesCA$14.00
Crispy fries scented with truffle oil and fresh Parmigiano Reggiano

From the Garden

Organic Symphony GreensCA$16.00
Organic greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, orange segments, radish, toasted pumpkin seeds, citrus dressing & balsamic glaze
Burrata Cheese & Beet Puree Spring SaladCA$18.00
Beet puree, young beets, orange segments and crushed pistachio. Served with walnut and burrata cheese.
Grilled AsparagusCA$19.00
Served with arugula, truffle oil, balsamic glaze, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Roasted Cauliflower SteakCA$23.00
Spiced cauliflower steak, carrot puree, pesto, roasted sunflower seeds, cherry tomatoes, broccolini.

Burgers

served with French fries

Mushroom BurgerCA$21.00
Hand pressed 7oz 100% Certified Angus beef patty made in house, mushroom, caramelized onion, jalapeño aioli, mozzarella cheese
Premium BurgerCA$35.00
3oz CAB foie gras on our 7 oz 100% Certified Angus beef patty made in house, mozzarella cheese, arugula, blackberry demi
Salmon BurgerCA$22.00
6oz Salmon fillet, cucumber, arugula, togarashi mayo sauce
Great Canadian BurgerCA$23.00
Hand pressed 7 oz 100% Certified Angus beef patty made in house, with bacon, tomato, pickle, lettuce, cheddar cheese, onion ring and maple aioli.

Main Courses

SablefishCA$38.00
Pan-seared miso marinated sablefish with zucchini spaghetti, lumpfish roe
Duck BreastCA$35.00
Carrot and parsnip puree, arancini, roasted beets, brussels sprouts and blackberry demi
Rack of LambCA$38.00
Herb potato coin, King oyster mushroom, baby carrot, herb crumbs and red wine jus
Bone-In Pork ChopCA$36.00
Mashed potatoes vegetables with brie cheese, caramelized apple and mustard seed sauce
Rib Eye SteaksCA$52.00
12oz Certified Angus ribeye steak, chateau potato, broccolini, and side of red wine jus
Beef WellingtonCA$48.00
6oz Certified Angus beef tenderloin, chestnut and mushroom duxelles, baby carrot, roasted cherry tomato and red wine jus

Surf and Turf

Make it "A Surf and Turf"
- Two ScallopsCA$8.00
- Three Tiger PrawnsCA$10.00
- Lobster TailCA$22.00

Extra Sides

Blue CheeseCA$5.00
Foie GrasCA$14.00
Sauteed MushroomsCA$6.00
French FriesCA$5.00
Mashed PotatoesCA$9.00
Onion Ring StackCA$6.00
Crispy Brussels SproutsCA$8.00

Tomahawk Steak (Pre-Order Only)

Add "Hot Seafood Platter" to Tomahawk for $82 instead of $88

Tomahawk Steak (Limited Daily)CA$155.00
55oz certified Angus bone-in rib eye, seasoned with herbs, grilled and finished in the oven, served with roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes, demi, horseradish and maldon salt

Pasta & Risotto

Linguine CarbonaraCA$22.00
Cream sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper and parsley. Vegetarian mushroom option is available
Beef PappardelleCA$26.00
7 hours braised short rib, cherry tomatoes, arugula, demi cream sauce topped with goat cheese
Lobster GnocchiCA$38.00
Lobster tail, prawns and garlic cream sauce, charred lemon
Housemade LasagnaCA$26.00
Housemade meat sauce and fresh herbs, mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano
Linguine VongoleCA$26.00
Sautéed fresh clams seasoned and deglazed with white wine, butter, garlic, cherry tomatoes, onion.
Linguine SeafoodCA$28.00
mussels, jumbo prawns, mixed seasonal seafood with home made tomato sauce
Four Cheese RavioliCA$23.00
Served with tomato sauce
Signature RisottoCA$28.00
Seared jumbo prawns, scallops, broccolini, pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano
Wild Mushroom RisottoCA$25.00
Roasted broccolini, Parmigiano Reggiano

Pizzas

Extra Pizza Toppings: Arugula $3, Broccolini $3.50, cherry tomatoes $3, prosciutto $4, bratwurst sausages $4, mushroom $3, broccolini $4, mozzarella cheese $3, two scallops $8, three tiger prawns $10, lobster tail $22

Vegetarian PizzaCA$23.00
Broccolini, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese
Margherita PizzaCA$20.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese
Pesto Prawn PizzaCA$26.00
House made pesto & pizza sauce, jumbo butterflied jumbo prawns, mozzarella cheese
Meat Lover PizzaCA$27.00
Prosciutto, bacon, bratwurst sausages, mushroom, Housemade tomato meat sauce, red onion, mozzarella cheese and scented with truffle oil
Duck Confit PizzaCA$30.00
Housemade duck confit and Bianca, mozzarella cheese, pickled onion, pears, blue cheese, peppercorns, oregano

What 1,394 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Contemporary American
Vancouver Suburbs
Great for live music

1,394 Reviews

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Heather
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us order different menu items, all of which were very good with nice presentation. I also ordered one of their summer drinks which was delicious but a bit pricey for the size. The restaurant offers a wide variety of menu items. All staff were polite, service was quick and menu items appealing with nice presentation. The desserts were house made and scrumcious!
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Elaine
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was great. It was a reunion dinner with a visiting friend. The music volume was a bit too loud when live music started half way of our dinner and made it hard for conversation.
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Jim
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Got the recommendation from a friend to come here. Took my mum as she was visiting. Food was amazing. Had the lobster bisque and rack of lamb. Cooked to perfection. The lamb practically melted. I would go again tomorrow, I hear their brunch is amazing too. Staff were friendly and full of smiles, very welcoming. Some items on the menu are a little pricey, not crazy expensive but the quality stands out for sure. There are some reasonable prices too. Everyone was extremely happy with the food. Especially the chocolate lava cake desert It was busy, which is always good, on a Thursday at 5:30pm. Even lots of people getting to-go orders
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Shing-Chi
Vancouver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to relax and enjoy the food, the service and music..
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Mike
Seattle
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We have been here 3 times with others, so for a total of 12 meals and all were excellent! The restaurant isn't large or fancy but the food and service are excellent. Lloyd has been our server twice and does an excellent job! This team really has the right formula for success and we'll continue to return and recommend it to others!
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VanGirl
Vancouver
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and it was wonderful. Thank you. We’ll be back.
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JeffreyG
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always like this restaurant since I accidentally bump into it in June of this year. This is the second time I went here. The food is amazing and the Beef 🥩 Wellington is perfection! I highly recommend this place. It’s always busy no wonder. Good job guys! 👏👏👏
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tina
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The mussels & bacon jam were fantastic! I found the feature 1/2 Cornish hen portion to be small. More than a few cubes of sweet potatoes would have been good. Cornish hens are small to start with.
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John
New York City
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food, cool vibe, service was rushed. Could use a better wine list.
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Rene
Vancouver
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Although we enjoyed the food service was disjointed. It was a confusing start. Bar/wine service was particularly slow. While eating our entree we were informed that our table was required in 30min. Not very professional nor making me feel inspired to return.
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The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 697-8679.

The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1394 OpenTable diners.