š„ Chilliwack Hidden Gem: Bravo Restaurant & Lounge
š½ļø Why Itās a Must-Try ā New Canadian Cuisine: French techniques meet Pacific Northwest ingredientsāthink elevated comfort food. ā Shockingly Affordable: $140 for 3 people (no alcohol), with generous portions and premium ingredients. ā 7-Year Verdict: āBest Western restaurant Iāve had since moving to Canada!ā š Standout Dishes 1ļøā£ Braised Lamb Shank ($36) š ⢠Fall-off-the-bone tender with saffron risotto. āA stealābuying the raw lamb alone costs $15+ā 2ļøā£ Pacific Snapper in Tomato-Coconut Broth šš„„ ⢠Buttery fish (2 large fillets) with mussels and crispy rice. Light but flavorfulāadd salt to taste. 3ļøā£ Slow-Cooked Beef Pasta š (Secret Star) ⢠Unphotographed because we devoured it: Rich, layered flavorsālike a hug from a French grandma. 4ļøā£ Potato-Leek Soup š„£ ā¢ Classic French starter. Good, but just a soup. š” Tips š° Value Hack: Go with a group to share mains (portions are huge!). š· Pairing: Their wine list focuses on BC vineyardsāask for local picks. ā ļø Mussel Note: Skip if youāre pickyātheyāre just okay here. āWhere else can you get saffron risotto + lamb shank for $36? Bravo indeed.ā š #ChilliwackEats #FarmToTable #FoodieFind