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Gather. Eat. Drink. Repeat. - CAVU KITCHEN BAR, Richmond, BC
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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CAVU KITCHEN BAR

3.4
3.4
155 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Unspecified
GATHER. EAT. DRINK. REPEAT.

Welcome to CAVU, a space where flavour and fun are forever on the menu.

Burgers are our claim to fame but here’s a little secret: we’re rebels at heart. So, buckle up and brace yourself for a menu that defies categorization. Expect the unexpected with dishes full of passion, personality, and playful twists. One bite and you’ll be back.

Our love affair with local is real, and it shows in every drink we serve. From locally roasted coffee to the city’s best brews to the Okanagan’s grapest hits, we’re raising our glass to the community we call home.

At CAVU, we want to be your go-to spot for good times and great company, but don’t let our laid-back vibe fool you — we’re totally serious about giving you the best service in town. Swing by, kick back and let us take care of you. We’re already looking forward to your next visit.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–9:30 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–9:30 am Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 232-5001
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alex Hancock
  • Catering
    Contact restaurant for catering options
  • Private party facilities
    Semi private space available in restaurant per request
  • Private party contact
    Mike Bartholomew: (604) 362-4324
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Cross street
    Elmbridge Way
  • Parking details
    Two Hours complimentary hotel parking available.
  • Public transit
    A short 5 minute walk from the Brighouse Canada Line Station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 155 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

155 Reviews
  1. StephenW

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    Not many people there, I would not go back again...

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  2. MarisaF

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and value. Very friendly and personable staff.

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  3. Missrose

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    We had reservations for 10:45 only to find out they’re closed from 10:30 to 11 ( why make that an option on your reservations then). Really didn’t even need reservations as it was not anywhere near busy. The service was extremely slow for how few people there were I doubt we will return.

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  4. ANMY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Waited almost 30 minutes for my dish to come, thank you!

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  5. JoyceV

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall the service, the staffs and the food were excellent!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    We asked for water 4 times and never received them. It was not busy-30% capacity but server appeared harried and frazzled. Food was mediocre, overpriced for $75. Mimosa was more juice than sparkling. Parking was not properly explained and I was not reimbursed. Hotel Hilton front desk was unhelpful and dismissive. Manager ignored my query and did not even come out to explain. I was forced to fork out 15% gratuity for poor service. I was with my elderly mother and I was being given the run around to reimburse$10+ parking. The front desk staff were even smirking when we were about to leave. I will not come back ever. Fairmont airport Mother’s Day buffet was better overall.

    2 people found this helpful

  7. Unicorn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A really great casual night out. Ahi tuna tacos were Devine as well as the olive oil cake for dessert.

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  8. Diane

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    Bathrooms are being renovated. Portolet is outside. Food was good. Waitress was kind Bartender rude Manager was helpful

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  9. YVRBigE

    Vancouver

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Love their Ahi Tuna Tacos! Our go-to dish when we visit!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Found the place a bit dark, chicken wings and muscles were delightful. The place wasn’t very energetic on Wednesday late afternoon, great place to catch up with friends. Live music would be nice. My friend parked on the Sheraton side . The handicap parking stall wasn’t wide enough, I had to back up her van for her to get in. The parking stalls need to be a bit wider and handicap friendly for those who uses the ramp to get in and out.

    1 person found this helpful

  11. BrettW

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious and very good service from the chefs and okay service from waiters overall exemplifies

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  12. RockyC

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Casual spot. Nice atmosphere. Good food, good service.

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  13. LeslieP

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    We met family here to visit with them before they left on vacation. The service was very good, friendly and not rushed, and the ambiance was good for visiting as it was not too loud. The food was fine and the prices not outrageous. I would recommend it as an affordable meeting place, not putting the focus on dining

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  14. JabinL

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unreal food and professional service. This local Richmondite will be back.

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  15. YVRBigE

    Vancouver

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We shared the Dynamite Salad and had the Crispy Chicken Sandwich - both items were delicious! The chicken cutlet's batter was so light and crunchy; it was better than expected!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Nothing special. Food was not that good. Service could have been better. Restaurant was too quiet for a Saturday night, usually not a good sign.

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  17. YVRBigE

    Vancouver

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both my son and I had the Cavu Burger, which was very tasty. He had fries as the side while I opted for the salmon chowder. Service was slow - it seems like there were only a couple of servers online, but they were doing their best. Overall, a great place for a casual dinner.

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  18. YVRBigE

    Vancouver

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a Cavu burger and ahi tuna tacos; both were very good! Service was attentive. Highly recommend!

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  19. Rvong

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I go there regularly for supper from appetizers such as salads to entree such as burger and steaks. Foods are well presented once it comes to my table. Drinks selections are decent. Every time I go there, I receive excellent service.

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  20. JDWA

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    New Year's Eve dinner. A lot of chaos on the drinks/bar side of things to get a drink. Buffet food was just ok. Nice decoration, fun crowd.

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  21. Shirley

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We actually ate at the banquet hall rather than the restaurant. Foods are okay but I didn't have the chance to eat the crabs. They only served one plate and there wasn't any more.

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  22. JohnnyT

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The area is clean and the service is great. However not much seafood .

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  23. NoelM

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Appreciated that the meal included seafood as well as turkey and beef. The crab legs, smoked salmon and shrimp were so fresh. A vey enjoyable meal.

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  24. Foodieguru

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience1
    Lots of food shortage tonight, no prawn, cheese and lamb… but other food tasted good and service was fabulous. The atmosphere needs to be more cozy… it looks so lonely inside.

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  25. Durr

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    I’ve been here before mid Covid and before. Those were better times for Cavu. When we went Friday we noticed that service was lacking and slow… because there was only one server and she was also the bartender. I think there isn’t much staff in the kitchen either since our entrées took a bit over half an hour. Our appetizers came in about 10 minutes but the server was so busy she or the manger didn’t give us any share plates. I ordered the steak and asked for it rare, but it was made medium. I didn’t ask for them to redo it worrying that it’ll take a while. The manager offered me free dessert to make up for it which was nice. It’s not a bad restaurant but like most in the service industry they are sorely understaffed, which is causing Cavu to spiral in quality. Unfortunately we will not be returning anytime soon.

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  26. FionaC

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Ambiance was a little odd for a dinner experience. We were seated at a small table with armchairs, next to one of the televisions that was tuned to a Lion’s game. One of the patrons stood just behind me watching the end of the game. It made me so uncomfortable I had to stand up. Fortunately, the game ended before our dinner came. Our server was very good. We ordered flatbread (it was dry and we mentioned it, not to complain or get a replacement, just so the kitchen would know). They offered to get us something else, but we declined. Had the lamb (delicious, but the carrot puree was strange) and the fish and chips (very heavy on the batter, so parts were undercooked). Finished off with an olive oil lemon cake that was ok- maybe just too big a portion (3 pieces for 2 of us sharing.)

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  27. Foodnerd

    Vancouver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and tasty food!!

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  28. jadeflower

    Vancouver

    54 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    Place was quiet. Obviously short staffed. Waited 10 mins before seated. Another 20 mins at a table with water stain. Finally staff came apologizing. This was unacceptable for a hotel restaurant. Food was decent but spoiled by a bad start. Not sure will come back or recommend to anyone.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall2food5service3ambience2
    It's quite a boring place. But good food

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  30. yumm

    Vancouver

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always

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  31. RosieS

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Staff was friendly. Server was nice but forgot two orders. We were 9 people. There were only a handful of tables yet water refills were not automatic till the end of the dinner. Staff spent time chit-chatting behind the bar. Food was good & arrived in a timely manner. For the food we received, it was pricier than at other restaurants.

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  32. PhilE

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For the 3rd time now that I held a breakafast meeting at this CAVU Kitchen Bar at Hilton Vancouver Airport, it;s fantastic place to do breakfast and have a meeting at the same time. The waiter/server was so good and attentive to our needs. Fantastic service and food. Will be back again soon.

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  33. ScotF

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great breakfast buffet. Very good staff each day

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  34. Pow2

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Cavy was a great choice for our dinner date with my aunt and uncle who were visiting from Winnipeg. The food was delicious. There were plenty of drink choices. We will return.

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  35. Ella

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Mother’s Day

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  36. OtelloP

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Concluded as bad choice after today's experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. hker

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    It has a new menu with more items but

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  38. Handsome

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Sitting there for 15 mins. No server come by. Chicken wings used to be the best but not as good as before. I brought so many people just for wings and burger. This time us no good.

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  39. SamanthaH

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I came here for Easter brunch with my teenage son. They offered Brunch boards for Easter with bottomless mimosas. We were both so pleased with the whole experience. The hostess, Kylie, greeted us right away and was very friendly and took us to a great table. We ordered a board to share which was more than enough for two people. It was a fabulous treat for brunch…like a charcuterie board but with brunch items. Our server was polite and friendly and Kylie the hostess even came around to check on us and offered me a fresh mimosa. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is that the cooked items on the board weren’t very hot…more tepid but still delicious. Would definitely return if they offer brunch boards again.

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  40. KWRIT

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good as usual. Sumit is friendly and helpful.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

CAVU KITCHEN BAR does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. CAVU KITCHEN BAR also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 232-5001.

CAVU KITCHEN BAR is rated 3.4 stars by 155 OpenTable diners.

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 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CAVU KITCHEN BAR

5911 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC V6X 4C7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Elmbridge Way
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–9:30 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–9:30 am Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Two Hours complimentary hotel parking available.
  • Public transit
    A short 5 minute walk from the Brighouse Canada Line Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Hancock
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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