Century Restaurant & Bar

Century Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant Cuisine: Tapas
432 Richards St
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2Z3
#18
of 1641 restaurants in Vancouver
TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
95% Recommend
8.5Overall9Food
9Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Originally a bank in 1911, Century restaurant, located in Vancouver's historical district is a Latin steakhouse and lounge, where you can enjoy Latin inspired comfort food and then party the night away with music and dancing. The two story historical building, houses a restaurant on the main floor, a night ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
95% Recommend
8.5Overall9Food
9Food
Overall
  • reat spot
  • This restaurant was beautiful!
  • This was our second visit to Century after being incredibly impressed about a year ago.
  • This was an excellent restaurant to get together with a group.
  • Once we got into the restaurant it was very comfortable.
  • Without asking, they provided a removed, quiet spot and were very attentive and entertaining.
  • I definately recommend this restaurant for any meal, any occaision and any reason!
  • A very enjoyable restaurant
  • Would definitely recommend this place and will be going back eventually.
  • Nice place, amazing food for a good price.
  • The whole experience at Century was fantastic.
  • it is a very comfortable place to sit, nosh
  • We enjoyed the dining experience.
  • for those seeking great and reasonable spot for lunch in downtown -
  • A good place in downtown Vancouver.
  • the place was very quiet and lacked energy.
  • I had no complaints about the food or drinks, everything was awesome!
  • We don't mind because everything else was good.
  • I liked the atmosphere at the restaurant;
Food
  • Our server suggested some good wines....The fillet was outstanding that night....The chicken was mediocre.
  • My friends and I all enjoyed our entrees (tuna, halibut and chicken) very much and the chocolate lava cake was delicious.
  • Food was excellent.
  • was a weekday so fairly quiet but the food was great.
  • for a fantastic dinner....Food was excellent!
  • Not sure of the vibe during standard hours, but nice location, great old room with character, and great food.
  • romantic, quite, soft music, lovely lighting, gorgeous tree all decked out, great food, good drinks, and comfortable.
  • The food this time was not as good as our first experience....The food was good but not outstanding, the lamb came out luke warm.
  • Great ambiance but most importantly, great food....Ceviche is sharp and flavorful.
  • Food was very tasty
  • The food was absolutely delicious and the service outstanding.
  • Desserts were lovely, although our favourite was the molten chocolate cake.
  • The food was fine.
  • The food was excellent(including one of the best Paellas I've ever had)....Good menu selection as well, with some entrees well under 20 dollars.
  • always have a great meal here -
  • The food was amazing.
  • The food was fantastic
  • The food excellent.
  • Food was great especially the manchego cheese.
  • The Spanish Paella was bland and the rice was mushy.
  • The new tapas menu is excellent.
  • Nice place, amazing food for a good price....The rice and chorizo sausages were so tasty.
  • The decor is dramatic and the food very tasty;
  • The food was average for the price.
  • Excellent bar.
  • The food was excellent and the decor very pleasant.
  • Entrees were superb especially the zucchini cannenoli and grilled beef.
  • I had a pleasure of dining at the Century few times and like it more and more.
  • Good food and a nice atmosphere.
  • But again, the food was great.
  • I had no complaints about the food or drinks, everything was awesome!
  • The food was delicious, and very reasonably priced.
  • I recommend the Lemon Avocado Cheescake, awesome!
Service
  • Great find and our server did an excellent job explaining the building and menu.
  • The food was excellent, service was impeccable
  • Service good.
  • Our Aussie server was excellent
  • Thank you for such wonderful service!
  • The service here is very good.
  • Very good service, very attentive and they know the menu and drink menu very well.
  • Service was perfect -
  • The service was the best part....Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive
  • The service was fantastic.
  • The service was amazing.
  • The service was extremely attentive, which I find refreshing these days even
  • Our server, who I assume was the owner of the establishment, was excellent.
  • Service was outstanding.
  • Service was excellent, owner was attentive and friendly.
  • Service wasn't the best but good effort.
  • Service was excellent and friendly.
  • Service was warm and excellent.
  • and all people at the Centurey are very friendly and helpful!
  • The wait staff were very attentive and helpful.
  • Everyone enjoyed their food, the service was incredible
  • The service was prompt and friendly.
  • The server (possibly the manager) was friendly, food came quickly, and most importantly very tasty and reasonability priced.
  • Very quiet on a Tuesday nite, but the owner/waiter Mike was fabulous.
Ambience
  • was a weekday so fairly quiet but the food was great.
  • Not sure of the vibe during standard hours, but nice location, great old room with character, and great food.
  • romantic, quite, soft music, lovely lighting, gorgeous tree all decked out, great food, good drinks, and comfortable.
  • We love the atmosphere, old bank, good ambience.
  • The age of the building was represented tastefully in the decor and soft lighting gace the dining area a nice ambiance.
  • Without asking, they provided a removed, quiet spot and were very attentive and entertaining.
  • the decor of the room is incredible.
  • has a great atmosphere.
  • The decor is dramatic and the food very tasty;
  • Decor was very pleasant, very romantic.
  • Beautiful room (converted bank with vault door intact).
  • The food was excellent and the decor very pleasant.
  • Interesting decor in an old building.
  • The room is absolutely unique -
  • Good food and a nice atmosphere.
  • the place was very quiet and lacked energy.
  • the atmosphere was really unique.
  • I liked the atmosphere at the restaurant;
Value
  • GREAT value for a downtown venue too.
  • Price was very reasonable too.
  • Nice place, amazing food for a good price.
  • The food was average for the price.
  • service is great, food is wonderful and price is right.
  • even provided special dessert at no cost.

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