Tasting Lounge Review

Happy Hour menu 3pm-5pm was what we went for and enjoyed everything food-drink-atmosphere-service. Buck a shuck was great ... even though the oysters were small they were delicious. Then the fish tacos and sliders .... the smoky flavours and the picketed cabbage slaw in the fish tacos, with a very good sized piece of fish... probably one of my favourite fish tacos anywhere. Sliders were juicy and delicious. If you want a good cocktails... try the winter daiquiri... very Caribbean tasting drink... could drink a bucket of it!

Happy Hour! This place is beautiful and their service is wonderful! The only reason it didn't get 5 is unfortunately out of the 12 oysters I had 6 of them had bits of broken shell in them, not the end of the world but definitely unpleasant. Their happy hour isn't extensive (it only has 3 food items on it) but they were all well prepared. We had the following:

24 Kusshi Oysters (Happy Hour Buck-a-shuck) - plump, fresh & creamy. Was missing the horseradish though.
2 Sliders (Happy Hour Item) - flavourful & filling, a lot packed into a little bite. Could have been a little hotter.
2 Fish Tacos (Happy Hour Item) - fish was nice & crispy, pico de gallo was fresh, & the cabbage gave it a nice crunch.
Truffle Fries - crispy on the outside, fluffy & pillowy soft on the inside just like a good fry should be & that side of aioli
Americano Cocktail (Happy hour Item) - my partner enjoyed this drink but it wasn't for me
Lemongrass Lemonade - had great flavour with a touch of sweetness it was delicious & refreshing
2 Coffees - strong & smooth not bitter at all.

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The Dreamt of Summer punch cocktail is one of the best cocktails I've ever had. High recommend!

Be sure to check this place out for Happy Hour if you're a buck-a-shuck oyster lover. Very impressed by the house wine merlot blend, also available during Happy Hour.

Food was great, atmosphere was nice, but the portions were small and service was slow. Be prepared to have a second dinner after.

I just could not sit down; There is the same sadness as the Lotte Hotel in Sogong-dong for the hotel lounge.

Just delicious, excellent service and fantastic cocktail menu

Had the loveliest time! Great for photos and the food was delicious! Don't be fooled, it may seem not much by the size of the cakes and sandwiches, but we were so full after.

We hosted a welcome reception the night before our wedding at H Tasting Lounge. Milen, Chef Shaun and the entire team here were absolutely outstanding. I cannot recommend this venue enough. Food, drinks and service are all 5 stars.

Great lounge to meet friends and have some dinner or lunch

I loved this place! It has the vibe where it s classy yet trendy so no pressure to dress up, but I also wouldn t wear sweats! The service was great and ambiance was quite intimate - small tables too.

I went here for Dineout and thought it was well worth the $35 price point. You can tell they put effort into their presentation, which is always appreciated. All the flavours mixed well, although it wasn t mind boggling. One of my favourite things was actually the portion size, it was the perfect amount to fill me up, yet I wasn t too full at the end. I d say dessert wasn t needed, but I also always have room for dessert! Out of all the dishes, I would definitely say the salmon was my favourite - it tasted really clean and good flavours!

I d definitely come here again for a date night as the ambiance is perfect and it s a great place to chat, while enjoying great food.

Have to go for happy hour. Kusshi oysters for $1 each! Tea based cocktails (house punch) are delicious.

Great food, atmosphere, and exceptional service. We tried the High Tea and it exceeded my expectations. In my opinion good value. Highly recommend and we definitely will return.

The dim lighting atmosphere is a nice touch. They have blankets if chilled sitting in the tent or domes which all have nice views.
The Dine Out Vancouver menu has a good number of options. Our choices were very good.

The best restaurant ever in town. I love the vibe of the place as well as the staffs who were all so friendly. Special thanks to Freya and Mell! They were very exceptional and caring!

Beautiful and modern decor. The seats are comfortable and very relaxing.
We start with prawn cocktail with avocado slices and sweet onion. Very
tasty and fresh though the serving was quite small. The linguine with shaved black truffle was in my opinion the best. The smoked duck was again very small and I served medium. I like
my poultry very well done. Will try other dishes next time.

This is possibly the worst restaurant experience you could have. The food portions are smaller than a child's portion at Denny's. The service is awful. Our waitress would take a couple orders than walk away for 10 mins then come back and take some more orders. Don't order medium rare cause they will never get it right. Don't order the lotus chips unless you really really like salt. Really don't bother eating here at all unless you want very little food for way too much money.

Amazing service and the food was so delicious and flavorful. All the flavors in each dish pair so well with each other. I can't even tell you which dish was my favourite because they all tasted amazing in their own way. The highlight of the meal however was definitely the shaved truffles I loved their lost paradise cocktail and think it was the absolute cutest that it came in a teapot ! Service was top notch and the ambiance was so relaxing and laid back - a great place to catch up with friends over great food and amazing cocktails ! 100/10

We thoroughly enjoyed Winterlust. A special thank you to Emanuelle for making our Special Day even more Special.

I was celebrating a birthday at H tasting Lounge a few weeks ago, Unfortunately my experience there has left a bad impression of the restaurant. The server was not friendly or attentive and seemed disorganized. She then split a drink which went all over my dress and my bag. Nothing was done to make up for this incident. At the end of service, the server brought the bill to the table however did not separate any of our food or drink items onto individual bills, as requested. She then informed us to separate it ourselves. Since we were a larger party, this was challenging as we had many different items on our bill. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone based on the horrible experience I had.

Overall, food was not fresh and overdone with spices as to compensate or mask something - defiantly not a showcase of culinary experience. We tried four very different items on the menu and they all tasted pretty much similar/same. Bread used for the morel mushroom toast was old and stale and soaking it in oil did not help! Shame that Westin hotel restaurant would put out such low quality dishes and attention to food. Drink selection is beyond poor in both quality and option - happy hour drinks are limited to one type of wine and one lager and regular menu wine and beer selection with 5 offerings each? Thank god this place is located in between Cordero s and Lift - both way better options!

Great sushi and the baked alaska was a show and awesome taste. The stuffed chicken wings were incredibly tasty. The kitchen really knows what they are doing . The bar is another thing. The margaritas were disappointing since they tasted more like just straight alcohol and no lime taste. The cosmopolitans tasted like key-lime pie rather than a cranberry based drink. Great if you like key-lime pie but not if you were expecting a cosmo. Definitely a fun place to hang out.

Great old fashioned here.. they cut the ice cubes by hand.. a nice touch if you ask me

This lounge is full of itself. On our last trip through Vancouver we stopped in here. Servers don't care, managers are lost. The bartender was the only bright spot. Won't be back.

A group of us ladies went for high tea, for a girlfriends birthday. Was really unimpressed with the service, etiquette of the servers and the dress code of the servers. Teapots were placed down quite roughly and loudly on the table, service was extremely slow and one server was dressed in leggings with a puffer vest. Not the most classiest experience I'd expect for "high tea".

Good service, not particularly generous pours if ordering a double (remember, you're paying for it twice!) and nothing really to write home about. Better than average, barely.

Extremely disappointed!!!
Took my boyfriend to this restaurant last night for his birthday and also my first time here as well. We decided to celebrate it here ONLY BECAUSE OF ITS NICE PATIO, i was also aware that they dont take reservations for patio so that I booked the reservation way in advance,also put the note down on OpenTable AND CALLED IN THE RESTAURANT WAY IN ADVANCE to notify that its for a birthday occasion, i just want it to be planned perfectly. I was so confident because i thought Since there is pandemic going on, i dont think its that difficult to get an outdoor spot for a birthday meal.
However, came in and got seated at a booth indoor. They told us that they just transformed the patio to the winterlust bubble thing that needed to booked online through TOCK website and its fully booked for the evening. Suddenly, THE PATIO BECAME RESERVABLED for everyone just two days before of my boyfriend birthday and NO ONE IS EVEN BOTHERED TO GIVE US A CALL TO NOTIFY US ??? i mean i wouldnt mind spending $200 for an outdoor table. We took a risk a made it all the way to the restaurant during a pandemic, i think i deserve at least a phone call or a head-up from the restaurant so if we couldn t seat outdoor, I wouldve rather cancel the reservation and wouldnt spend a bday with a regular lounge table.
If you want to plan for a special occasion meal, maybe consider it again or you have to double check with them million times to make sure your experience wont be screwed up as mine :) !

Our server is nice though. the manager that night also talked to us but I understand what could he do when all the space are already booked

Great food, bar is fairly slow even when place is at half capacity

We had our 2 year anniversary dinner at H. Amazing experience, service, food, and as you can see, really cool cocktails! Thank you for everything!

Food was good and reasonably priced for the dining experience.

Food was decent, vibes and atmosphere were great. The pasta and fish tacos were bland (there was way more tortilla compared to stuffing), but the fries were delicious. Oysters are fresh and they give you your own mini Tabasco sauce with your order (so you don't have to share with other tables!). Service was friendly albeit very slow. You can tell that they care about their customers - but both our hostess and server seemed tired and flustered. The lounge should employ more workers during peak times. If you decide to sit at a table along the pavement, make sure you bring a jacket as it gets cold in the evening and the heating from the patio doesn't reach that far.

Did the Wanderlust dinner experience. Ambiance was fantastic fondue was ok, but service left something to be desired.

There s honestly not much to say. Took them two hours to bring out terribly overpriced, stale and bland food . Staff was nice until they kicked us out after two and half hours, two of which were waiting on them to bring out food.

Go to McDonalds instead, it s a tier above this place.

Stellar bartender, Chiara can mix your perfect custom cocktail. Food ingredients are also high quality. Local Two Rivers steak and huge mussels are our fav. Definitely order something with the seashore fries - super thick cut crispy seasoned fries that are soft and fluffy inside. Plus happy hour buck a shuck! We are here a couple times a week now.

Great atmosphere ,delicious food and great service.

The ambiance is lovely and the service is excellent. Courtney and Kiara at the bar are skilled with the drinks and offered great menu suggestions. The seating indoors is comfy and stylish, and their new patio glows at night. Enjoyable live music put the cherry on top. I will definitely be returning to try their afternoon tea on the weekends.

One of my favourite happy hour places in the city! Great service, drinks and views!

Went to the H tasting Lounge for our first time and can not say enough good things about our server Eleni! She was very attentive, nice, and just overall made our experience very enjoyable. Will definitely be back, thank you again!!

Mel went above and beyond. Will definitely be back!! Service was amazing

H Tasting Lounge is located in the lobby of the Westin Bayshore in the scenic Coal Harbour area of Vancouver. This small but spiffy dining area is a nod to one of their well-known guests Howard Hughes who occupied the penthouse (of the then known Bayshore Inn) for 6 months back in the early 70 s. The sleek geometric lines, gold-hued accents, art deco decor and glitzy chandelier is most likely meant to evoke a sense of nostalgia for his earlier glamorous years before he became the recluse he was when he visited Vancouver.

We visited in late April for their Cherry Blossom Festival Afternoon Tea Experience ($55 per person) which includes a selection of sweet and savory items as well as your choice of tea selection. I have to admit that things started off nicely enough with a box of teas to select from it s nice that you re able to see and smell the various choices offered instead of just relying on a written description from a menu. After we made our selections, they brought out a somewhat over-the-top candy floss decorated plate with house-made confiture (jam), vanilla butter, signature Bayshore honey, and a small freshly baked scone for each diner (I suppose it is in keeping with the eccentric nature Howard Hughes was known for).

There seems to be a couple of different presentations of their afternoon tea experience one which includes a showy Ferris wheel with items precariously perched in each seat and the experience which we received where the items are presented in glitzy jewelry boxes.



We wound up having to ask about the Wild Mushroom and Bacon Pastry Cup and they brought them out on a separate plate. Overall, I d say that it s definitely a pretty environment (complete with views of Coal Harbour and the Shogetsu or Shirofugen cherry blossoms in bloom outside the hotel). However, the food and service quality really doesn t meet with the price of the experience.

The one tiny scone was nice but our tea was given to us in a French Tea Press (while the other tables had individual tea pots). You could barely get 1 cup of tea out of these French Presses and they were not attentive enough to refill our tea often enough (I think we had one refill so 2 cups of tea total). Service was a bit lackluster when compared with our expectations for such a grand environment. So, I d say they pretty much nailed the flashy yet flawed Howard Hughes theme.

Great food , great service , very nice Enviroment , we had the fire out table on the patio and sat from daylight to sundown. Highly recommend.

Great service, reasonable menu, friendly and helpful staff.

The service was unpleasant, the food was soso. We ordered mussels, but half of the mussels were gone bad already, taste awful

Food is ok. Mostly deep fried "Pan Pacific" food that's salty to get you to buy more expensive cocktails. Olives that I ordered at $7 were dry and bland.

Good atmosphere and ok service.

Did thier tent bubble for an Xmas dinner with the family. Serivce was good. Food was good.

chic peaceful atmosphere. Food is not as good as it should be though!

We just had the most attentive server tonight. Celebrating my birthday tonight, we were made to wait for a spot even with reservation due to the distancing and how busy they were.

When we got seated (on the outside patio area instead of the main seating area), we were happy since it was warm. However we did not like the little visitors we kept having (spiders and moths) and requested to move seats. We were moved a few spaces down. Melandro, our server, came by to check on us and when there was a seating under the canopy and heater, offered to help move us, worried we might get cold. Since then he gave us one of the best hospitality I've ever had. Fantastic person with all the best jokes and attentiveness to our needs. Will definitely come back for Mel's service if not the yummy oysters! Those were to die for!

Amazing food and service. Food is worth it and staff makes you feel at home and welcome!

We loved the high tea here and felt that the staff went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful. It was actually my birthday the day we went, but we didn t tell them, and it was still above and beyond. We had a terrible experience at TWG Tea earlier in the day, so we re thankful to H Lounge for turning our day around and making my birthday so wonderful. The Ferris wheel and Bonsai cotton candy tree are ADORABLE.

This past weekend I held a party at their H tasting lobby lounge and I was absolutely blown away by the service we got from David Vo. He was very accommodating right from the get-go. He went above and beyond my expectations. And even though he wasn t there during the evening of the party he followed up with me and asked me if everything was going well. This level of service is hard to find in Vancouver. I hope the Marriott hotel group recognizes this gentleman. Thank you David!

Had an awesome experience at this place last night. Really cool atmosphere, delicious food and drinks and very friendly staff. The manager was incredible. We had a really friendly Irish waitress serving us, didn't get her name but she was fantastic!

A little pricey but that's to be expected when you're in Downtown van. However, I'm not sure if it was busy, or maybe I came at a bad time but I was left waiting quite a while. Waiting from first drink until they took my food order. No one came to check up on me during my whole meal. Then, when I got the chance to order a second drink, abandoned... Again!
Food was mediocre.... Pricey but decent. Maybe a little small. But drinks are delicious. Pricey but delicious
And would no one close that giant drafty door?!? Cold air and tobacco aren't pleasant.

Excellent place. Absolutely beautiful inside and out. I'd highly recommend the happy hour.

They accommodated our surprise dinner for my good gf and even had sufficient space for me to bring my stroller, I had a pleasant dinner even with my 10 month old baby. The sale fish was gold but quite small. Truffle fries were perfect and I 2as shocked how big the Cesar salad was.

Always here for lunch. Love the fish tacos and fries. Wish the happy hour menu had a few more items to pick from but still good for a quick bite over drinks.

This is a beautiful, spacious lounge with a great view of the waterfront. I had the chance to try their new summer menu, and I enjoyed everything I had. The drinks were also very pretty, and I would recommend the Muscovite.

We were drawn to their menu which we had already reviewed online.
We knew what we wanted and what drinks we were going to try. They impressed us with their inventive cocktails.
So we ordered a post hibernation and peace prize - both of which we loved. The attention to detail was spot on! And immediately we decided we would be back - the combination of the glamorous decor, beautiful classy music and lovely cutlery/dishes etc...we were won over.
We also ordered mussels, steak tartar and oysters. I was expecting more of a flavour burst in the mussels- they seemed bland at first although they were cooked perfectly. The flavour was subtle and kinda grew on me. (I am used to mussels at Carderos- in a Thai curry broth) I wouldn t order them again at H though.
The oysters were good- my husbands were shucked oddly- he had pieces of shells in two of his. We were surprised to experience this here.
The tartare was good/tender but definitely too oniony.
We will go back for their signature drinks and maybe even the globe patio igloos. Really beautiful.

We had high tea at the H Tasting lounge. The food was very tasty, well presented, and well made. The service was friendly and polite following all the Covid safety protocols.

We arrived 30 mins early and they were able to get a table right away. The menu was special filled with both savoury and sweet item.

They had a good selection of tea as well.

Thank you for making our valentines date special.

Dine out 2020 (3.5 out of 5) --- kale salad: was not the best composition as they didn't use baby kale; the big kale was just way too fibrous to chew, it really could have done with some finesse. Chicken + polenta with veg medley: nothing exceptional or noteworthy. Seafood risotto: much better as an entree, fish was lightly seared, risotto was flavorful with a slight brininess. Cherry crumble: feeling the overall meal was just alright without much to reflect on, we came across their dessert which was probably the highlight of the meal. Ramekin filled with cherries and nice crumble that was hot topped with a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream! Service was average. There were a few friendly waitresses around.

Came here for winter fest!!! Amazing n amazing!! Great view. Amazing food. Great staff!! Very festive.

We did the winterlust dining experience and enjoyed it. You get to eat outside in a heated private dome. The food and service were good.

I have to start by saying that the service is superb.
Our waitress was the best, so friendly, attentive and made us felt very welcomed. The food was excellent. The signature cocktails delicious and Very well priced considering the high quality. We did the Dine out menu and were surprised of the great quality and good portions (we had to take some food home). These days other restaurants cheap out on Dine out menus. You did not and that shows commitment to quality. Overall our experience was above and beyond to what we were expecting. The Domes are a fantastic experience. We will come back and we will recommend the restaurant.

Exepnsive but oyster is really good. Better than most places.

Great service. Had a couple of drinks & some apps. Crab cake was amazing. Highly recommended, nice atmosphere inside or enjoy the patio outside.

Was served the best cocktail I ve ever had here! The lounge is so lovely and you wouldn t think a hotel bar would have such great drinks. Fab service too

Great happy hour food (later happy hour) and beautiful patio!

Best burger I've had in years! The place had a great vibe, even during covid.

Nicely redesigned area. BEAUTIFUL lobby display of this to die for Porsche 1600..... Pant... pant

On our first night at The Bayshore, we ate at H Tasting Lounge. The cheese plate was good, but not enough crisps for the amount of cheese. Beverages were far too pricey for a tiny cup. Our server was so casual it verged on unprofessional.
On our second night we tried H2. Service was much better. Parsnip and apple soup was great. Still, a glass of wine cost more than an entire bottle of that brand at BC Liquor. Why?
Both H's have lovely outdoor patios. I would go again.

Super fantastic team, we made reservations for a joint birthday get together. Their tables allowed for social distancing at the tables, amongst guests not from the same household, the tables were also well over 6 feet from eachother. The food was amazing, well and evenly flavoured and we loved the touch of the happy hour punch in a little tea pot!! The truffle fries were not very trufflee but I don't even care they were the most flavourful and perfectly crisped with a fluffy potato interior fries, that I have ever had. If you're looking for a decent restaurant that allows social distancing and has great food, you really need to get yourself down to the H Tasting Lounge!!

I went for with my husband for my birthday and I must say it was such an amazing experience . The ambiance no doubt is unique . Having our own privacy made it more special . The snow globes were heated and the chairs and tables gave a very cozy feel . The staff was extremely warm and welcoming . Food was delicious , being a vegetarian I had too many options . Cheese fondue is a must to try . It s surely an experience .

Went for the winterlust at H Tasting Lounge really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The only downside is the minimum charge of $200 it's very difficult to consume $200 worth of food when the menu mainly served snacks with the most expensive item being only $24. Our server accidentally gave us the wrong info about our bill so we ended up over ordering food and drinks that we didn't really need to make the cut for $200... The incorrect info led us to spend over $350.

Great ambiance, amazing service, and delicious happy hour bites and coffee. Everyone in my group loved the place and the freshness of the food, will definitely visit again

Waited two hours for the food to arrive to our table but the guy kicked us out at the 2.5 hr mark. The vegan food doesn t come in a Ferris wheel and I could make most of the tasters in the high tea selection (eg avo on a cracker and in rice paper).

Ambience: 4/5
Food: 3/5
Service: 5/5

Located in the lobby of West Inn Bayshore. Can be a little noisy and chilly as it is located right at the main entrance. The lighting and decor are perfect for photos.
Service is amazing, especially for afternoon tea. Our server Emma is sweet, attentive and friendly. She showed us the different tea selections, and even shared with us her favorite food from the tea set.
As for the food, it is mediocre. Scones were served barely warm. The savories were nothing special and the sweets were very underwhelming, most of them were too sweet. The ferris wheel is very difficult to handle as it keeps moving every time you take something off of it. However, it is very adorable to take photos with!
*Bonus*: Valet is available and can be waived when you dine at the H lounge!

Good value for buck a shuck. Oysters were very clean, barely any shell fragments. Only from 3-5pm but definitely worth a visit.

We try the Globe experience and it was really interesting. You truly are in your own bubble!!! Food was good, a little bit more variety on the menu would have great. Service was amazing.

It was a nice atmosphere, but I was asked to seated at small table beside an entrance where many people walk by. So it was not comfortable area and disappointed that I had to wait for a while until the server noticed me. I only go there for buck a shuck oysters on happy hour.

Nice place, good environment, good food&drink, reasonable price for happy hour. Bartender and servers very nice and excellent service

Great vibe here! Awesome service & friendly staff! Food was good too! However I wish there was a bit more options on the menu. Other than that loved it here!

I absolutely enjoyed eating here that I constantly rave about it to my friends who have never been here. It is on the more expensive end but it's worth it. The food is so flavourful and delicious and their drinks are amazing. Their staff members are friendly and helpful. I highly recommend trying the truffle fries and their oysters

Went for happy hour (7-9pm). Food and service was great!

Good for cocktails. Good layering of various flavours and contrast. Food is so so. Food lacks sophistication and harmony in flavours. Execution of the ingredients need improvement. Ingredients are above average in freshness. The place is noisy and lacks appropriate acoustical treatment.