The Med Restaurant - Vernon — Restaurant in Vernon

We were a group of three dined-in tonight with an appointment 15 mins ahead of time because we were just arrived the town after a long drive. The young gentleman waiter was very nice but the woman with tattoo on her legs wasn’t. The woman was our waitress. We got seated and got the manual right after we were in at 8:06, but got served (had a glass of water and made orders) like 20-30 mins after, and we got the bread and appetizer around 1 hr later. We understood that during the long weekend the tables were almost fully booked and service would not be as fast as usual. But we didn’t expect to not getting the main dish more than 30 mins after the appetizer were served. We saw the woman talking with the tables around us but not us, felt really not being respected like just being thrown at the dark corner (we were actually sitting at the corner table). I saw on google, the restaurant was close at 10 pm but until 9:30, we still didn’t see our main dishes. So I decided to talk to their manager (not sure but I saw the young gentleman staff said goodbye to him and left), he said they won’t throw us on the street. Finally we got the main dish at 10:06 right after I talked to their manager when the restaurant was almost empty. Can’t understand why it took so long to get the main dish after the starter was served. We observed the store owner (I guess he is, as he drank beer in the store with the uniform during operation hour but nobody stopped him) was staring at me for a few times and he didn’t talk anything which I felt a bit awkward when I was dining. At the end we finished our dinner at 10:36 pm which was way beyond our expectation. The foods were excellent that I can rate it with five stars (the mussels were fresh, duck wings were less juicy tho, the lamp didn’t have the unpleasant gamey taste/smell), but the service worth minus two stars. I am not sure if this is because we didn’t make an appointment earlier (but I called and the young man said there is one table can serve with us) or we are being Asian or what, this is the worst service/experience I got so far. I have been to Vancouver, Whistler, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Revelstoke, Kamloops, non of the restaurant or anything provided services like this. BTW, I have been to restaurants in Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff, the staff were all wearing mask all the time but not here at the med. Maybe in AB there are by law...

On February 3rd, 2025 I turned 42. I don't know how, I can't explain where all the time went—all I know is that somehow, within the span of a blink, I find myself here today as a 42-year--old man.

That being said, my wonderful family did take it upon themselves to treat me to a wonderful birthday dinner. And oh, how wonderful it truly was.

Let me tell you a little bit about it...

The Med Restaurant downtown Vernon. None of us had eaten there before. We noticed it, as it beckons warmly each time we pass by—but until my birthday we just hadn't found the time to head in and try it out.

It offers an ambiance of effortless sophistication, bound by a marriage of Mediterranean warmth and contemporary allure. Earthy terracotta walls embrace the space, while sleek black ceilings and strategic lighting cast a moody, intimate glow. Metal mesh curtains subtly partition the room, offering both privacy and a visually catching appeal.

The bar, adorned with a mosaic of cool blue tiles, boasts charmingly with an understated elegance. A single glass of water, perfectly poised, reflects the soft luminescence of pendant lamps that dangle like stars from the ceiling. The music is perfectly attuned to the environment, offering a space to enjoy the serenade and converse freely without feeling in competition with the ambiance itself.

A striking accent wall, textured and festooned with potted greenery, whispers with a rustic European aesthetic and hints of the sun-drenched coasts of Greece or the rolling vineyards of Italy.

And then, the cuisine—a masterpiece in its own right. I decided on the lobster gnocchi with sharable portion of the Greek Island Prawns. Each bite felt more rewarding then the last. Everything was seasoned to a point of perfection. It was romance at the end of a fork.

In fact, I informed our lovely waitress that I planned to propose to whomever was back in the kitchen cooking.

...my lovely wife simply shook her head at me.

This is not just a restaurant. It is an experience, a journey through taste and texture, atmosphere and artistry, where every detail whispers of intention, of passion, of a place designed not just to...

We took a rare night out to treat ourselves to a date night, which is rare. We choose Eclectic Med because it has been a few years since we had eaten there. The waitress was very helpful and the atmosphere was great. When we were given our table bread it came with the whipped butter packages that we had to open. We joked that for a 'high end' restaurant in Vernon, you would think they would at least have butter in a small bowl and not a package you get from the store. I ordered the duck, based on the recommendation of our server and my fiance' ordered the seafood platter. When the duck arrived, I was shocked how small it was and was underwhelmed. The seafood platter looked great, except for the rice which looked liked Uncle Bens. The duck had about 8 slices and was extremely chewy. I tried a couple more pieces to see if it got better, but it didn't. It was a while before the waitress returned...my fiance' finished her meal before I could tell her that I couldn't eat anymore because it was really chewy and rubbery. The waitress apologized (not her fault) and took the dish away. What happened next is why this restaurant deserves less than 1 star. The waitress returned after talking with the cook/owner and said that they would like to offer me a dessert and take half of my meal off the bill. I told her that I would not be paying for the duck because I could not eat it and there was no way I was going to pay $32 for something that I returned. No offer of making something else was even offered. I waited another 15 minutes before getting the bill slammed on the table. The duck was removed from the bill, but there was no apology or any offer of other food choices. If you are like us and rarely get to treat yourselves to a 'special night out' where you will spend $100 for your meal, I suggest you look at other options because everyone deserves to be treated with respect and there are far better options in Vernon to spend your $100 on a meal. I will not recommend this place to my friends, not because of the food, but because they don't care whether you enjoyed...