Hawksworth Restaurant Reviews

Was here on a corporate event. Great tasty food and atomsphere. Good for large groups, end of year parties, and private dinning.

I've been here a few years back for dinner and enjoyed it so I thought it would be a great idea to turn for brunch. Something must have happened because the service has gone down quite a bit and not what one would expect. Our water was constantly empty and we had to ask them at least five times during the course of the meal for them to refill it. It was rather slow, close to two hours. Note that they also charge for plain hot way, $4. The ambience wasn't what you may expect as well. The table next to us were extremely loud and you may expect them to be a bit quieter or perhaps for the staff to speak with them. The coffee that came was also lukewarm.

Not sure if I'll be going back anymore... I'm quite disappointed.

It was good, but could and should have been better, especially given the stellar reputation of Chef Hawksworth and the stellar price. But somewhere the temptation to make it better focused on plating and drifted from the taste

The Pacific squid wasn't in need of the pool of melted peanut butter on which it rested, overpowered by the strong taste. Too much sauce afflicted the perfectly prepared lobster tail as well.

The room is handsome if too acousticly hard, but the service was attentive and well informed.

Good but short of great...

For consistent high quality food, service and pleasant ambiance..hard to find a better restaurant in downtown Vancouver.

Great food, but service seems to get worse with each visit...

Delicious food at Hawksworth! The duck salad did not disappoint, and the buffalo cauliflower bites were jam-packed with flavour. The service was great - our waiter was helpful and they had a sommelier on hand who helped us choose our bottle. Overall a classy fine-dining restaurant with great food, perfect for date night!

I love to dine in this place. the food is so good so is their wine.

I truly had fun at this restaurant, the food is remarkable, plus the shower rooms were not bad for public. It was a little cool inside, really was not the best. The atmosphere is excellent. I will most definitely take into consideration going back again if I ever land the opportunity. Me and my friend bought the toast and we were not disappointed. My one suggestion is to maintain the cool outside. Thank you!

I haven't eaten everywhere, but I'm pretty sure this is the best restaurant in Vancouver. I've never had a bad meal here, or even a bad dish for that matter. Tasting menu with wine pairing is usually the way to go.

My husband and I enjoyed the tasting menu. The halibut squid ink agedashi tofu should be tried by EVERYBODY...such an incredible symphony of flavours.. Also the hamachi tataki w radish and yuzu.. Nice crunchy rice puffs on top.. Truly a masterpiece. Really extensive wine list and the sommelier was extremely passionate and unpretentious. Wonderful service by Bertrand, our server. Would happily recommend to anybody looking for a special, rewarding evening of culinary adventure.

Food and service was amazing. They were able to cater to my allergy and custom make dishes that I could enjoy.

My partner and I come here often and absolutely love the drinks, atmosphere and small plates! Excellent customer service to match, especially from Jenna! She was absolutely electric! Can't recommend this place enough!

Hawksworth... overhyped and overpriced.
I would not go back there or recommend, Seasons is a way better restaurant.

Very nice good fine dining. Wine pairings were dead on.

Went here long time ago but just had the time to review it! I personally love the place and the food and especially the dessert! Not for brunch though! Come here and bring your date totally recommended!

The lounge here is a wonderful spot to sit and enjoy some oysters and cocktails by a warm fireplace. The burger that you can order medium rare was also delicious. Our server, Jenna, was amazing. Her positive energy and personable nature really added to our experience!

After a ski trip to Banff, where the food culture was surprisingly bereft, I had to experience some refined food somewhere in Canada and so I came here, recommended by the book "Where Chefs Eat" and categorised as 'worth the travel'. Also described as typical Vancouver. They only had room in the bar so I missed out on the white tablecloths etc. Regardless, I indulged in the tasting menu in the dark lounge (so no photos, what a shame) and was treated way beyond all expectations by Ilana and sommelier Juliet who made me feel so comfortable eating such refined dishes and paired wines (including a scotch). Scallops, hiramasa, skate, pheasant, pork - everything inventive and surprising. Delicate, balanced nuanced, Craft craft craft! What a treat!

Went for a dinner date and couldnt be any happier. This place is definitely a 5 star! love the food and the service.

Love the room, the food and the service. Truly iconic restaurant yet comfortable. Highest levels of quality anywhere. Suitable for either great night out for couples, friends or business dinners.

Always come here for the burger at the bar, and always leave with a smile. Best gourmet burger in the world.

Every time in Vancouver, I look forward to visiting the place. Fabulous food, and even better drinks. If you're into bourbon, this is the place! Oh, have I mentioned the awesome staff all around? Not just at the bar. Also, make sure you ask about the lapel pin! It's like a badge of honor in a way, or a proof of visit...

I've eaten here many times before and loved it for the top-notch food, lovely ambience, and impeccable service. I recommend it to everyone as my favourite restaurant. However, my experience today at brunch was disappointing. My friend ordered the hamburger -- medium. When it arrived, it was very under-cooked, quite rare. There was no way she was going to eat it. Just looking at it made both of us squeamish. When she asked our server if that was considered "medium", he said no, and he said he would deal with it. Then a different server came and took away the burger, but he left the fries behind. I was eating my meal while she waited quite a while for another hamburger to return. We both assumed she would get fresh, hot fries with the new burger, but that's not the case. So now she had a well-cooked hamburger but cold fries and she had to eat alone as I was already finished my meal. Our original server did not come back to check if she was satisfied with her meal. We were surprised to see that there was no compensation on the bill for the inconvenience. When my friend asked the server if there was anything they could do to make up for the fact that the dining experience had been sub-par, the server was defensive and put the blame on my friend for not ordering her meat properly. We reminded him that the other server had agreed that the meat was indeed not "medium" as it was served. He finally came back with a "friends and family" discount--of $5! On a $105 bill! What a joke. Very disappointed in the Hawksworth today for the overall inattentive service and lack of initiative in making their patrons feel satisfied with the dining experience.

great service, ambience. The food is meh for the price

Worst service i ever had at a fine dinning restaurant. Food was ok, but very poor service.

Succulent dishes, hats off to the chef!
Feb 16th birthday dinner. The food was excellent, the setting intimate and I would rate this place 5-Star if it wasn t for the service.

Really lacking both at bar and table. In 2 hour meal, saw the server 3 times. Kept waiting on him. The bartender let our Martinis sit and dilute in ice while he catered to a tipping patron s large order .. quite disappointing

Host & hostesses were lovely and welcoming.

Great service and great wine selection! The food was delectable.

Lots of staff to ensure you're well taken care of, but quite noisy.

Roasted meats were incredible. (Lamb and pork belly from Spring Journey Menu.)

Disappointing to say the least. Stopped by on a Friday night. The initial impression was good but as soon as we sat down, everything went down hill fast. Waited nearly ten minutes before a server came. Another ten minutes after that to receive water and to order. Ordered two simple drinks and again, an unreasonable wait. There were plenty of staff and the restaurant wasn t excessively busy. We left before the cocktails even arrived. A shame really. We were really looking forward to a nice meal.

Been waiting to check out Hawksworth for years and definitely worth it. Superb service and delicious food. Great spot to celebrate a special occasion. Looking forward to the next time we can go back. Thanks for putting such care into what you do.

Excellent staff and service - sommeliers wine suggestion was perfect. Delicious, well crafted meals and inexpensive considering the quality of the restaurant. Great dessert and cocktails.

First time dining with Hawksworth to celebrate our 6th anniversary and we were wowed by every single course in the tasting menu.

I was looking for a great hamburger spot in Vancouver, and this one, trusting the reviews, was a good one.
The restaurant is located inside the Georgia Hotel, and is pretty chic and fancy.
The hamburger was okay, nothing extraordinary, except the price, an hamburger and a smoothie, 30$, but I already knew it before entering

Hawksworth was good when they first opened, however, the staff have become more snooty and food is okay. There are so many great restaurants in Vancouver that are far better. I dine out to have a great experience (especially when dropping $400 for a meal). I have to say, this was not worth it.

We won't be going back. It's not that something went badly or anything. But for the price, I'm going we can find much, much better than this.

Food had some creativity (puffed beef tendons and dehydrated tomato skins come to mind). And the ingredients were fresh. Fish seemed of very high quality (had the halibut and tuna tataki). But overall, flavours were disappointing. Separately maybe each ingredient was good. But there was no flavour that made us go "wow" at any point. It felt bland. From the beet salad to the halibut to the tuna tataki. The beef carpaccio was perhaps the best dish.

Service also had a lot of room for improvement for a high end restaurant. We must have dealt with 3-4 people at the table alone. They were there way too often. And didn't feel warm, welcoming, or just happy to be there with maybe one exception. They all made sure to congratulate us for our wedding anniversary. But at no point did it feel genuine. Just forced. It came to a point where, I was dreading the next time someone would come to our table.

Last but not least the atmosphere wasn't great. Loud, which can be okay. But also obnoxious if that makes sense. Not at all romantic.

So, very very mediocre for the class and price point.

So not impressed. The food was super rich and the service was really unpleasant. I'm not saying all of the staff weren't friendly, but our server should take a course in social etiquette. As a foodie, I really wanted to like this place. There are so many nice restaurants in Vancouver, there is no reason to dine somewhere that is not welcoming and warm. Dining out should be a pleasant and positive experience, especially when my bill was over $400. I'm so disappointed.

I made a reservation for my son's birthday here. At the start, we waited awhile to be greeted. There was actually a line up of people and no hostess. Here are all the things that fell below my expectation:
- hostess who knew about the birthday did not communicate to the server
- we were seated by where servers take orders instead of by the window as I requested. It wasn't even busy
- we were given the BRUNCH menu at 12:45pm when I specifically reserved for LUNCH.
- we waited over 10 minutes to order then waited another 30 minutes for our meals to arrive
- one order - french toast, was burnt all around the sides and was super dry
- the salmon bagel was way too much salmon it almost made me gag. You would have fish breath after eating this dish
- we told the server about the problem but they said "oh you should have told us and we would have made you a new one but now that you've eaten it, all we can offer is a VIP gift"
- the VIP gift is a small banana loaf the size of my pinky put in a little gift bag. If I were a VIP, I would be demanding the entire banana loaf bread not a pinky size teaser.
- they didn't offer to deduct the cost of the french toast on my bill. We ordered 4 dishes. They are so cheap and clearly have no clue how to treat their customers. Most restaurants, like Earls or Cactus Club would just discount it
- they didn't even offer a dessert for the birthday boy. this was so disappointing. what's wrong with you people. This is the reason why I told you we were there.
- we stood at the front again to wait for our jackets and the hostess did not even help us put our jackets on. So, you get no tip because you don't even know etiquette.
- We ended up spending almost $200 for lunch and paid $26 for valet.
- I would not come back and I would definitely not recommend.
- The food was not that impressive and the service was horrible. We waited a total of 15 - 20 mins between our drinks and the total time there ended up being almost 2 hours because of the slow service (the restaurant was not that busy).

So Hawksworth, I was excited based on the reviews, but after my visit with my family, I was insulted by your mini pinky sized banana loaf that you passed off as a VIP package for the burnt dry french toast and terrible service.

Exceptional food, experience and ambience. Attention to detail was very evident throughout our breakfast. One of my favourite restaurant in Vancouver.

Really nice cocktail bar with an upscale flair (we didn t try the restaurant side). The cocktail selection was good and the space is elegant, intimate, and cozy. My wife s drinks were great, I got the old fashioned and it was fine but not particularly better than others I ve had. Expected more because the bar seems to target customers looking for something a bit elevated. It was still fine, just not elevated above others.

Fine dinning . Great chefs creating delicious food. If only the portions were larger , I. Eat too too much

We were very happy with service and food. Delicious and beautifully plated.

Food was delicious.... Staff were great. Romantic. Great decor. Loved the treating menu and wine pairings

First class food and service, determined 20 people in the service, no dress code, tasting menu highly recommended, corresponding wines a little too much, dishes should rather bone China, instead of ceramics, otherwise perfect, not cheap.

Cool lounge for after work drinks and great burgers.

I am not giving this restaurant either a good or bad review, because I did enjoy the overall experience. I booked a table here to show some out of country guests a very nice & typical Vancouver dining experience. Reviews overall rated More

One of the best meals I have had in years. I was privy to be dinning with two of my good friends, one of them frequents Hawksworth on multiple occasions throughout the year. Our server was excellent and our sommelier was very knowledgeable and paired our bottles accordingly to our chosen dishes. I never saw a menu, but my dish was exquisite and cooked to perfection. Everything was fantastic. We actually rolled in early and had drinks at the bar that were then transferred to our tables ( we had the Gin Sours - this signature cocktail for the Hotel Georgia) and they to we incredbily tasty. But why I am mentioning this as we found ourselves conversing with other guests going for dinner and the conversation was fantastic and and filled with smiles and laughter. So what I am saying, is if you go to Hawksworth- have fun, smile and enjoy. Sure it is not cheap by any means. But it is an experience , that if you are open to will exceed your expectations. / Instagram @newredlawyer

After reading many reviews in advance of booking a reservation, my expectations were very high. Maybe too high. The service upon entering the restaurant and after being seated was outstanding and the sense of comfort was enhanced by the very tastefully appointed interior. I will admit to making an error in judgment by ordering the fixed price meal without making sure my wife understood what would be arriving on the plates. Just to be clear, this was our mistake and not something Hawksworth deserves any negative rating for. Unfortunately I don't really think our wait person handled how the meal progressed very well. He did make an effort to offer substitute protein for my wife who just won't eat some of the dishes based on the protein or cooking method. I appreciate the effort but there was definitely an air of condescension in his delivery. I couldn't help feeling this waiter should consider thinking a little deeper about how he chooses to make a living. You're basically a middle aged indentured servant with not much of a chance of making a truly meaningful contribution based on your limited skill set any time soon. Well unless consistently filling someone's glass with water in a timely manner can be interpreted as being an outstanding accomplishment . You don't own the restaurant or even manage it. Maybe that explains why you obviously have issues and live in a fantasy world where you never make mistakes. From my perspective you're just a pretentious and shallow sorry excuse of a person and good luck retiring in comfort any time soon with that going on.

As far as the meal itself there were some really delicious items like the hamachi tartare and the dessert but others that were relatively mundane in comparison. The lobster dish, halibut and the lamb are not something I would ever order again especially considering the price.

Ordered their Lobster tail and the octopus for starter and it was absolutely incredible. I enjoyed every bite of my meal and the service was top notch!

Pretentious and overrated. Much better food and service in the city.

Very fancy, very professional, very good food. It is, of course, very expensive, but I was going for the experience, and Hawksworth did not disappoint!
The service here is very good, I felt like I had a team of spriggans taking care of us.

I thought the food was really delicious but the portions are very small. Our waitress wasn't very friendly. Originally they also wanted to move us for dessert as there was another group coming and it had only been about 2 hours. After we ordered a $600 bottle of wine, they stopped pestering us. I found this to be a bit unprofessional. We thought 3 hours for a meal for a group of 6 was fairly reasonable.

One of the top restaurant in Vancouver. The quality of the food is higher than other famous restaurants in Vancity. Thumbs up!

Very nice service from groovy people and very good food. Thanks

Spectacular meal! I love pate so I thought the foie gras parfait was amazing.

My wife and I had the new Summer tasting menu with the wine pairings. Very nice setting. Good service--on the casual side for a high end restaurant. But then again, this is Vancouver--where else would you see diners wearing white t-shirts in a restaurant like this?

The meal was pleasant. Wine pairings were good. Food flavours were balanced, but nothing was particularly innovative or spectacular. When I'm paying close to $500 for a meal for two, i want to be bowled over. This is how I felt the last time I went to Cafe Juanita (in Washington) and "C" about 5 years ago. And I can probably say the same with slightly less emphasis for Bishops, Market and Chambar.

Two dishes in the tasting menu struck me as vastly improvable: the crayfish tempura (this was a lazy dish) and the duck. The duck itself was lovely, but the sauce was infused with a perplexing amount of passion-fruit seeds that did not make a particularly enjoyable eating experience.

The final savoury dish was a nice bit of lamb on a bed of sauce and mashed potatoes. Nothing offensive, but nothing wonderful either.

I'd describe dessert, but I can't actually remember it.

I appreciated the parting gift of two little banana muffins.

Located in Hotel Georgia, attached to the Forbes Five Star hotel is this outstanding restaurant. There is certainly a reason why it was voted #1 in Vancouver. From greetings to goodbyes, each server was extremely attentive. The food was absolutely phenomenal, special note to our server Bertrain, he was very knowledgeable with the menu and recommendations. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience.

I had a great in this restaurant. We loved the wonderful environment and the menu. The waiters were very personal. I am glad we eventually managed to visit this restaurant.

Service: Excellent service! The greeter was pleasant and our server was nice and pleasant. She was really knowledgeable about the food and checked in with us when appropriate. She asked how our food was and refilled our water when necessary.

Food: Delicious! We had a medium rare burger that was juicy and a good portion with the truffle fries. The fries were in a big bowl and had a nice helping of sprinkles of truffles on top. The croquettes were also nice and crispy and the jam they serve it with was amazing!

Drinks: only $7 for a cocktail during happy hour and you can definitely taste the quality liquor in each drink! So smooth.

Personal Comments:
Overall I was really pleased with my visit here. Usually I have my guard up going to upper scale restaurants because in past experiences people have been snobby or pretentious towards me. At Hawksworth I did not have that feeling whatsoever and that's what really made them stand out to me. Definitely will be coming back in the future and recommending them to my friends!

A culinary delight, Hawksworth is easily one of Vancouver's top restaurants. The service is impeccable, the decor and ambiance are cozy, and the food is always delicious. This is one stop you don't want to miss when exploring what Vancouver has to offer.

I'm definitely come again.
Tasting couse menu is really fantastic.

Went with my family a couple years ago. Had the most amazing time! From the very beginning it was perfect
The food was exceptional, the chef (and I believe owner?) came out to speak with us personally, and everyone was just so wonderful!
A million times recommend!!

Went there for date last night, our experience was great!!! Amazing service, our waiter Erik was so helpful, beyond and over, stunning food, nice, for sure we will come back and enjoy another time!!!

I can't speak for the restaurant, but the bar is fabulous.

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I've been to dinner twice, and I think that if you come to Vancouver with a Mississippi guide, you will get at least two stars. Personally 3 star. (Most of the pine dinners in Vancouver are subject to subjective opinion)

Of course the price is not good. You can find more prices for the menu.

Many years ago most of the pine dinners were pre-dinner breads, but nowadays most restaurants have to order bread before meals.

Every dish has a basic taste and I was very satisfied with the detail of the texture.

Please have a good time with your lover or parents.

Fabulous environment, Respectful staff members, Excellent cuisine. If you value great service while dining, this is a gem you need to visit while in Vancouver BC.

I was here with a large group (around 100 people) and we were seated upstairs in one of their larger dining rooms. The food was amazing and not a single glass was left empty during the whole evening. I have some allergies which was met with positivity. One of my dishes were completely different to the others, which to me showed respect and dedication. I have nothing to complain about. The whole evening was divine!

It's very rare that I rate a restaurant 5 stars but Hawksworth was definitely a great dining experience! Very dim lighting giving a romantic/intimate feel - great place for a date. In saying that, there were also larger groups dining there.

We were greeted by the hostess who was very well-mannered, warm and friendly, engaging in a bit of conversation with us as she took us to our seats. The wait staff were all friendly also!

We ordered the Ceviche and Pork Belly as our starters and they were both terrific! As a main, we ordered the ribeye steak for two which was beautiful! Had a nice pinkness to it but wasn't too rare in the centre despite it look very pink on the outside.

Would definitely dine here again if I'm ever in town!

Great food and ambience. Appreciated the attentive service, too.

Excellent service. Amazing food. Beautiful private room. Highly recommend the food alone. It's delish

We were at the restaurant and the portion was small.If you want to have a good dinner than I think you should go to a different restaurant.And it s so expensive for the small portions.And the food wasn t very good.

Food and service is excellent, I really enjoyed my time there and so did my clients, the pairing of wine to different meals blended so well and being in the downtown hub everything was so convenient for my clients. A good place for a great evening, business or personal.

This is the ideal restaurant for a special evening out, or showing visitors to Vancouver the exceptional quality of the Vancouver dining scene. My favourite way to eat at Hawksworth is to do the tasting menu with wine pairings.