🇨🇦 Vancouver | The Rustic Charm & Delicious Surprises of Gary's 🍽️

💡 Gary's is a cozy neighborhood bistro with warm vibes and lively energy. Inspired by French countryside cooking and seasonal ingredients, their dishes balance rustic simplicity with refined flavors. In 2024, they earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand and the Outstanding Service Award—proof that both food and hospitality shine here! 🍽️ This time, we tried the "Menu for the Table" ($74/person, family-style sharing). Six courses for two people... let's just say our big appetites (one guy + one girl) weren't fully satisfied. But as the restaurant promises, the ingredients are locally sourced and humble, elevated with clever techniques and beautiful plating. Flavors build gently from light to rich—nothing earth-shattering, but harmonious and thoughtful. 👍 The real star? The daily special chicken liver mousse: silky-smooth like ice cream 🍦, layered with crispy brioche and a cool apricot jam that cuts through the richness. (Not part of the set menu, but a MUST-order!) 💡 Dining tips: • First-timers → Try the "Menu for the Table" to get their culinary vision. • Regulars → Go à la carte for precision ordering. • Perfect for date nights or wine chats—small space but buzzing vibes! • Service is impeccable (wine pairings explained like poetry!). 📍 Gary's 1485 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3 Have you been to Gary's? What dish stole your heart? Share below! 👇 #100RestaurantsChallenge #VancouverLife #VancouverEats #FrenchBistro #VancouverFoodie #LocalGem #FoodDiary #MichelinEats #WestCoastDining