The Ascot - Vancouver

We dropped in here for a couple of appies and a drink. We enjoyed the prawns and the scallops as they were both tasty but the portion was a little too small. The establishment is tiny and since they had a big reso we couldn't get a table (although the reso hadn't shown by the time we left). We sat at the bar. The bartender made good cocktails and was pleasant enough. All in all a decent place, but nothing special.

Our food was bland and presented in ways that did not offer color or flavor or a cooked look. The perogies stuffing was tasty but they were presented with a slab of sour cream and no carmelization on the perogies. Just boiled or something. The cauliflower was again bland and not tasty. Then came the fish tacos and the tacos crumbled apart and the fish was overlooked so I sent those back and ordered the hamburger. A reprieve on the burger but I did need to crank it up with tobasco sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. The service was Ok.

Excellent food (I had the house-cured salmon and the seared tuna salad on asparagus). Tasty cocktails. DJ on Saturday night.

Very little seasoning, use fresh ingredients and good quality. The only suggestion is to use some dressing on the tofu salad as its taste is quite plain.

Good food and well priced. Liked the music. Great service. High ceiling, black walls, chandeliers, bar, booths and tables. Downtown feel - nice menus with fun appies to share. Will definitely return. It has juice!