Bishop's

Bishop's
Restaurant Cuisine: Organic
2183 W. 4th Ave
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
#2
of 1641 restaurants in Vancouver
TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
205% Recommend
8.5Overall9Food
8Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:The fare at Bishop's is regional and seasonal. In restaurateur John Bishop's view, it makes sense to showcase British Columbia's lush bounty of seafood, organic produce and meats. His exquisite West Side restaurant blends classic and modern flavours with a casual elegance that keeps clients coming back for a truly ...Read more
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
205% Recommend
8.5Overall9Food
8Food
Overall
  • This is one of the best dining experiences I've had this year.
  • We love this place, it always feels like a special occasion when we go
  • though it was a unique dining experience.
  • First, a classy restaurant should have quiet subdued and inconspicious service.
  • Bishop's is one of the best places I have eaten
  • I have ever had, including many at notable steak houses.
  • An excellent spot -
  • The restaurant is lovely and John Bishop is a wonderful host.
  • Everything at Bishop's was excellent.
  • It was very loud.
  • An outstanding experience.
  • Quite simply, the best dining experience I have ever had.
  • Our first visit was a delightful experience!
  • Yet again, Bishops did not disappoint and continues as our favorite special occasion spot.
  • A wonderful place for special occasions for our family-even
  • What a wonderful, first class experience.
  • The culinary highlight of our Vancouver dining experience.
  • our Bishop's experience was so wonderful, I have to comment.
Food
  • This is one of the best dining experiences I've had this year....we enjoyed the last dinner of our Vancouver vacation at Bishop's!
  • A can't-miss for visitors to Vancouver who enjoy fine dining and appreciate locally-inspired menus.
  • Exceleent atmosphere, food was amazing and service was the best
  • It seems that a restaurant with fine dining would do a better job with room acoustics;
  • while my prawn bisque had a strong flavour there seemed to be little to no seaosning of any kind in it.
  • Food with an innovative edge, to be savoured.
  • Wine list fits perfectly the menu.
  • Fresh tastes, good ingredients, outstanding presentation.
  • Bishops used to be the number one restaurant in Vancouver for a sophisticated expensive dinner.
  • The food was amazing and highly recommended.
  • Excellent food,outstanding service and great presentation.
  • Fresh fish and local ingredients are featured.
  • The chef is great as we have enjoyed her skills at the Raincity Grill.
  • Great food, professional service and no unexpected surprises.
  • Lovely food, beautifully prepared and presented!
  • Food was fantastic.
  • The food was terrific.
  • The menu changes regularly, the food is exquisite
  • The food was perfect, the service was well above standard and it is rare
  • It was tough and chewy.
  • The food was delicious and beautifully presented.
  • Nice ambience, exemplary service and outstanding food.
  • from the attentive service, the superb food and excellent wine.
  • Steak was very chewy and the steak knife provided not.
  • Great food, fine wines, perfect service.
  • Dinner was wonderful and original (I tried rabbit for the first time, yum!
  • As near to a perfect fine dining experience as can be found.
  • The food was incredible, the service attentive yet not overbearing, and the atmosphere.
  • The "fish & chips" starting snack was great!
  • Our appetizers and main course were sublime....The desert was just very good....All in all an exquisite dining experience.
  • The food is not only delicious but feels "alive" -
  • The fresh ingredients are remarkable.
  • The food and wine was absolutely superb.
  • Excellent food.
  • Drinks and food were excellent.
  • Thank you for the wonderful food and the fabulous service.
  • Great food, great staff, great evening.
  • The culinary highlight of our Vancouver dining experience.
  • Food was superb and service top notch.
  • The food was both beautiful and delicious
Service
  • The staff is stellar.
  • The service was excellent (likely the best part of our dining experience at Bishop's).
  • First, a classy restaurant should have quiet subdued and inconspicious service.
  • From beggining to end the service was very good
  • The service was impeccable
  • friendly service,one serving lady seemed grumpy but apart from her
  • Very enjoyable, service was a light slow but the restraunt in small
  • Great food, professional service and no unexpected surprises.
  • Owner and chef took personal interest in our meals and staff was ever so discrete, yet attentive in this highly quiet and intimate setting.
  • The servers were excellent;
  • The food was perfect, the service was well above standard and it is rare
  • The staff is attentive without being overwhelming
  • The restaurant is lovely and John Bishop is a wonderful host.
  • the service was attentive, professional and friendly all at once.
  • Nice ambience, exemplary service and outstanding food.
  • from the attentive service, the superb food and excellent wine....John Bishop is the perfect host and the restaurant continues to be our favourite in Vancouver.
  • Great food, fine wines, perfect service.
  • Service was impeccable as usual.
  • The food was incredible, the service attentive yet not overbearing, and the atmosphere.
  • The staff were friendly and knowledgeable
  • The presentation was gorgeous and the service was perfect!
  • The service is the epitomy of civility.
  • It is obvious that the staff love to be there, and also
  • The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was very relaxing.
  • Excellent sevice, friendly staff.
  • Thank you for the wonderful food and the fabulous service.
  • Great food, great staff, great evening.
Ambience
  • Exceleent atmosphere, food was amazing and service was the best
  • Fresh tastes, good ingredients, outstanding presentation.
  • First, a classy restaurant should have quiet subdued and inconspicious service.
  • Excellent food,outstanding service and great presentation.
  • Owner and chef took personal interest in our meals and staff was ever so discrete, yet attentive in this highly quiet and intimate setting.
  • Nice ambience, exemplary service and outstanding food.
  • It was very loud.
  • The quiet ambiance was tremendous.
  • The presentation was gorgeous and the service was perfect!
  • To visit Bishop's, is to have a memorable evening in a friendly, professional and decidedly unpretentious atmosphere.
  • The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was very relaxing.
  • Quiet and understated romantic atmosphere.
  • Each presentation was fresh, flavorful and not too rich or overwhelming in size.
Value
  • Bishops used to be the number one restaurant in Vancouver for a sophisticated expensive dinner.
  • Food was a bit pricey, but beautifully prepared and tasty.

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