Seasons in the Park

Phone: (604) 874-8008

Address :  Queen Elizabeth Park, West 33rd Avenue at Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC

Hours: 11:30am (Monday to Saturday), 10:30am (Sunday)

Website:  http://www.vancouverdine.com/seasons-park/

Date of Visit:  Jan. 31, 2013

Parking: Valet Parking $5 or around Queen Elizabeth Park ($2/hour)

Starters

Bread Basket 

6/10

• Two varieties.
• Appeared to be fresh but tasted a bit hard.

Appetizers

Yukon Gold Potato Soup

6/10

• Pureed Yukon Gold Potato soup served with a dollop of crème fraîche and a brioche crouton in the center
  
• Consistence is smooth, no noticeable lumps.
• Soup was bland, required more seasoning. 

 

Beef Capaccio

7.5/10

• Thinly sliced beef lightly seared on the sides topped with micro basil, pickled beets, truffle aïoli, ricotta cheese
• A longer sear would have improved the dished
• Beets had a nice crunch  

 

Entrées

Grilled Steelhead Salmon

8/10

• Steelhead Salmon grilled over smoked applewood served on top of braised lentils, double smoked bacon, truffle oil, a side of herb salad.
• Salmon had a flavorful char and a moist center, while the edges were a bit drier. The skin was grilled crispy.
• Braised lentils were very soft and tender.
• Herb salad was fragrant.
• Portions were a bit small

Grilled Bone-in Tenderloin

9.5/10

• Bone-in tenderloin grilled over smoked applewood served on top of a bed of mashed potatoes, and green beans and topped with three onion rings
• Available on the $38 Dineout menu
• The tenderloin had a very nice char on it and was very flavorful and tender.
• The batter of the onion rings were light

Tomato Basil Linguine

3.5/10

• Linguine served with a light tomatoe sauce, grana padano cheese, and garnished with pine-nuts.
• Pasta was unevenly cooked, some parts were tough while other parts were mushy
• Underseasoned

Desserts

 

Hazelnut Chocolate Torte

7/10

• Garnished with banana puree and whipped sour cream and a strawberry slice. Topped with hazelnuts
• The filling of the tart was rich and the sweetness was not overwhelming
• Generous portion

Vanilla Gelato

7.5/10

• Vanilla gelato served with Amaretto anglaise, chilled espresso, and a peacan biscotti.
• Gelato was homemade and smooth and paired very well with the anglaise and chilled espresso.
• Biscotti had a crumbly texture.

Service

• Waitstaff was professional and attentive. We were the only party in the outdoor patio and someone was nearby in case we needed something. 
• Blankets were made available to us in case we got to cold outside.
• Dishes arrive quickly 

Atmosphere

• Elegant and contemporary dining room
• Cozy, modern, and heated patio. Patio chairs were well cushioned. Tables were set next to fireplaces.
• Beautiful view of the park.
• Lounge had comfortable club chairs.
• Private dining area in the lower floor.
• Open kitchen.
• Bathrooms were clean.

 

Verdict

WIP