Review: The Reef (Main Street, Vancouver, BC)

It was an unbelievably sunny weekend here in Vancouver, and we decided last minute to go out to eat. After all, who wants to cook in patio weather? Not me. I slipped on a pair of flip flops and we headed out to Main street for some cocktails and eats.



It's been a while since I've been to The Reef - I think the last time was to the Commercial Drive location with the other M, and the time before that was with S before she moved to Montreal. That was a long time ago.

Food was still great. As I was explaining to M, it's a niche market. No other place in Vancouver offers island-inspired food with tasty cocktails with patio seating and live DJ.



We shared a plate of Jerk Chicken Wings and a pitcher of Juiced Rum Punch. For entrees, I had the Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin; M had the ribs. The food wasn't as great as previous times - the tenderloin was slightly overdone, and I had to ask for our (complimentary) johnny cakes. I'd still come back for drinks alone - the ipanema caprinha is their "house cocktail", and the johnny cakes with sweet butter are a perfect lazy summer day snack!

The bill for two people with drinks came to just $60. Definitely reasonable as a starting point to a night out.



The Reef (Main Street)

4172 Main Street [map]

Vancouver BC

Phone: (604) 874-5375