The fourth Dine Out '09 was at Mosaic Bar & Grille. I was just there a few months for a business lunch and I truly enjoyed the food. And to my surprise, its price was very reasonable, so I wanted to return to try its Dine Out. Based on the menu, I thought it was a very good deal.
On Food
I was glad that the food didn't disappoint me. I like the fact that they provide you with a choice of bread to start (and pan bread was by far my favourite in the basket). The crab cake appetizer was good but I couldn't tell that it's lobster sauce. (I found out when I went home to check its menu again.) The avocado ragu was like guacamole which added a nice touch to the crab cake. The seared black cod was moist with a crispy skin. I never really like brussel sprout but I enjoyed the hash. The steak was juicy and tender at medium rare. And it was ordered as medium rare and came out as medium rare, not medium. The Bouillabaisse was very nice too. I could taste the tangy tomato broth - although I wish they included more seafood in it. I found the dessert a bit too sweet for my liking. The combination of a sweet chocolate cake and caramel sauce was just too rich...
On Presentation
I think the food presentation was wonderfully done. It did stay on par with what people perceive as hotel restaurant dining.
On Environment
The restaurant is big. I like the semi-open kitchen at the back and the space between each table. It's definitely not should-to-shoulder seating.
On View
Without a nice view of the water, this restaurant offers the vibrant view of downtown Vancouver. It's located in the heart of downtown and you can see all the busy traffic going up and down Burrard street.
On Service
Service was the only downside of this dinner. It started out alright, but starting to go down the hill when the server forgot our bread until our appetizers were served. Then the entrees took forever to arrive, and suddenly more bread was served after we finished our entrees (it was actually meant for the table beside us). I wouldn't say I was totally disappointed but it could definitely be better especially it's a hotel restaurant..
Mosaic Bar & Grille
Food: 8.5
Presentation: 8.5
Environment: 8
View: 8.5
Service: 8
Overall: 8.3
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Bread
Appetizer: Dungeness Crab Cakes with Avocado Ragu and Lobster Sauce
Appetizer: Mosaic Salad with Lardons, Granny Smith Apple, Roasted Walnuts and Roquefort Cream
Pan Seared Black Cod with Brussel Sprout Hash, Cauliflower Puree and Onion Jus
Entree: Mesquite Grilled New York Steak with Haricot Vert, Local Mushrooms and Potato Leek Gratin
Entree: Seafood Bouillabaisse with diver scallops, clams, mussels, salmon, halibut and baby yukon potato
Dessert: Mini Mosaic Chocolate Cake with caramel sauce
View: Vibrant view of downtown Vancouver
View: Vibrant view of downtown Vancouver
