588 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A8, Canada
Cactus Bentall 5 is your go-to spot among restaurants in Downtown Vancouver for undeniably delicious food in Downtown Vancouver. Born on the West Coast and growing across Canada, Cactus Club Cafe offers the best in global cuisine using local, fresh ingredients served in a vibrant, contemporary setting. Whether you’re joining us for daily happy hour, a casual lunch or a relaxed late night dining experience, we have you covered. Planning a large group celebration? Cactus Bentall 5 features unique spaces and warm, attentive service that make every event special. Our people are passionate about delivering food and dining experiences that will keep our guests coming back again and again.
I wanted to thank you for the service yesterday, everything was excellent, they welcomed us very kindly, they helped us choose dishes, everything was very helpful, the place is very nice and elegant, very big, and the food was delicious, everything was perfect, a recognition to Jailine who served us and gave excellent customer service. 😇 Thank you very much and I hope to come back to try the other dishes.
Stopped here for a quick snack and dessert and had such a lovely experience! The London Fog Crème Brûlée is so delicious! Our server was super sweet and friendly! ❤️
We had an amazing dinner. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. The service was fantastic she was extremely attentive and always smiled.
We had brunch on a pleasant Saturday morning. The location was very convenient, the atmosphere - with a high ceiling and glass walls - was super nice, the server was friendly and helpful, and best of all, the food was amazing! We'll definitely be back on our next visit to Vancouver. Thank you!
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cactus Club Cafe Bentall 5, located conveniently near Burrard Station, and it was absolutely delightful! The service was top-notch, with our server, Lois, going above and beyond to ensure our experience was perfect. The food truly stood out, with the truffle fries and prawn sushi being particular highlights. The Mediterranean bowl was also amazing, bursting with flavor and fresh ingredients. Aside from the food, the ambiance was fantastic, featuring a lovely view that made our dining experience even more special. This place has it all – great food, excellent service, and a beautiful setting. It’s definitely a must-visit for anyone looking for a quality meal in the area. Highly recommend!
Judging by the lack of colour, my steak looks like it was left in simmering water before being placed on the grill for a brief moment. Every good cook knows the importance of searing a steak so I was disappointed by the lack of crust on mine. Not sure if this was a one-off mistake or if it’s the norm at the B5 Cactus Club but I had a much better experience ordering steak at the Richmond centre location.
Busy place Came here for dinner and was not disappointed. The tuna bowl was very good with fresh toppings and plenty of them. The blackened Cajun chicken was tender and moist…the mashed potatoes were top notch and the asparagus were cooked to perfection. Both desserts were quite good with the peanut butter crunch bar winning out over the chocolate lava cake. They had just closed the second floor dinning room, so that was a little disappointing, but overall it was a winning experience.
Lovely restaurant for lunch with my colleagues. I was glad I made a reservation as it was packed. My fish tacos were fresh and tasty, and excellent reports on the chicken burger. Good service and our water was always topped up. Five stars!
I had an extremely disappointing experience at this location and will not be returning. I made a reservation for 7:30 PM, but upon arriving, I was told my table was being prepared. While waiting with my family, we noticed several customers who arrived after us were seated promptly, despite multiple available tables in the dining area, including the one we were eventually given. When I raised this with the manager a blond man in black attire he was dismissive and unprofessional, inaccurately claiming my reservation was for 7:45 PM and that we were lucky to be seated. I later confirmed my reservation was indeed at 7:30 PM. When I brought this to his attention, he offered a condescending apology and failed to address my concerns appropriately. To make matters worse, my steak, ordered medium, arrived well done, and it took over 10 minutes to flag down a server to address the issue. By that point, I had lost trust in the kitchen. While another manager in a grey suit eventually stepped in to apologize and offer desserts, which was appreciated, the overall experience had already been soured. I ve had great experiences at other Cactus Club locations, including Coquitlam and Marine Way, but this location falls far below the standard. The front reception and management team require significant training in customer service to ensure all guests feel respected and valued.
I really liked the location of Cactus Café on Burrard Street it s perfectly situated in downtown Vancouver, not far from Canada Place and Waterfront Station. The staff were professional, and the overall experience was great. I visited in the afternoon to meet a friend, and everything went smoothly. The meal was delicious, and the atmosphere was fantastic. Whether you re planning an evening dinner with a friend or a weekend drink, I d highly recommend this place!
After all but being turned away from a close - by restaurant, my friend and I arrived very hungry and a bit on guard considering our last experience. We were seated immediately at a beautiful booth with a view. We ordered the prawn crunch roll and avocado dip to share, which we both loved and enjoyed immensely as we were so hungry. I got the Baja tacos as a main and loved the flavor. We shared a delectable eggnog cheesecake for dessert, and overall our dining experience was excellent.
Had dinner on last friday. Food was ok. Service was fine. Thanks to staff for in house drinks. Ambience was good. It will be great if the cafe start playing songs.
Awesome food and service as always. Thank you for being consistent. Vegetarian options: Tried the Thai Red Curry Bowl and it was great in taste. Food : 5/5 |
Quick service. Convenient spot.
Christian Hospitality
Jonah was awesome! We came in after the christmas market for drinks + dessert and the eggnog cheesecake was really delicious! Thank you for making our evening so special!
CACTUS CLUB BENTALL $46.19 VISA My bill for happy hour. 2 beer?? The waitress refused to accept error. She would not speak to the manager. The music was pounding as well. I paid full price during happy hour. Is that because the waitress thinks old people are stupid? Yes Im a senior. This law firm will not return.
Spent Happy Hour here with my sister last weekend. It was Taylor Swift night so lots of Swifties and very entertaining. Food was really good (appies) and service was excellent. Had a great time and enjoyed the happy hour prices.
I waited 20 mins for a text message to say I could be seated, host told me to wait to the side. 20 mins later I asked how long until our table was ready, she said I had already been seated, and kept repeating it. Got another host who then told me that I would have to sit where a broken heater is and if I accept, I cannot be moved if it s too hot. I asked for another seat instead. They then took me to the outside seating area right to the far end, there were no heaters there and the table and chairs were/are blocking the fire exit. I suggested that this is dangerous to the server, she laughed, I said no seriously, worksafe would have an issue with that. She said she would tell the manager. It was cold, someone was smoking right next to us so we left before even ordering. At the very least sort out the blocked fire exit, it s dangerous.
Fantastic food and service as always. The heated and covered waiting area outside was a nice touch on a chilly evening. This place is always busy so plan to put some effort into getting in. Came for the lettuce wraps and poke bowl which never disappoint. Crème brûlée wasn t the best though. That surprised me. That s one thing Earl s does better for sure. Still a great night out though!
Oh. Ok. This was the house of yes. No more. I ordered the Wagu Carpaccio and it came out still frozen. The waitress did not come back for over 20 minutes and by then it was just cold. Ambiance nice. Energy great. Just didnt deliver. Sorry Cactus Club.
yummy
Sat at the bar. Excellent service!
Ordered drinks at the bar. Waited very long for service. Got charged for the wrong drink and got overcharged. Got served cold water in a warm glass that smelled of soap. Couldn t get hold of the server to attempt to fix any of this.
Service is slow and limited 2h reservation. Love the tofu bowl, crispy tofus and fresh edamame.
Great spot although a bit too dark at night.
The atmosphere here is very good. Service was good; nice selection of items to choose from. Food was also good. Id visit again whenever I come back.
Reservations recommended. We went on a Friday night. Got chicken strips and fries for the kids and one plate is big enough for two children. Great food all around
Had a fantastic experience at Cactus Club on Burrard! The chicken bowl was truly delicious perfectly cooked with fresh ingredients and bold, satisfying flavors. The service was attentive, friendly, and added to the overall positive vibe. The restaurant s atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, making it a great spot for lunch or dinner in Vancouver. The only downside was a bit of a wait, but that s to be expected with a popular place like this. Overall, I d highly recommend it for a tasty meal in the city!
We had Hannah M at the Burrard location as server. Unequivocally the high water mark in service and dining experience anywhere in north America in the last 12 months. She is an exceptional person, and made the evening perfection. Dont let her GO anywhere. Absolute PRO and a breath of fresh air. Top shelf!!
Though one of our dishes was a little disappointing, but others were great. When we went to inform our server, Sarah, she handled it really nicely. Will come here again for our next trip to Vancouver!
Food is good and consistent. Service is fast for work lunches. Wish they would accommodate reservations without a minimum spend. #contestentry Food
This is an amazing spot for any occasion and is suitable for almost anyone. Cactus Club Bentall 5 offers reasonably priced comfort food from different cuisines, from chicken burgers to Mediterranean bowls to rice bowls. The drinks, too, are affordable, and this is my friends and I s favourite spot for Bellinis with some appetizers. The restaurant does not try and, in my view, has no need to be fancy. It always makes for quality meals and time and money well spent - what more can you ask for. What makes this Cactus Club superb, however, is its customer service. I never felt neglected or ignored - staff is always around and understand when to come and, what;s more important to me, when not to come with questions about my experience so far. Recently I had an unfortunate incident in this location which was not Cactus Club s direct fault; however, Dom, who was the supervisor/manager on duty took full responsibility and offered thorough assistance, turning the experience from terrible to interesting and wonderful. I look forward to visiting you again during this festive season!
Cant go wrong during happy hour at Cactus Club!
Never Disappoints
yummmmm ravioli shrimp & steak & sushi good music , sexy ambiance - great happy hour, staff did everything to make us comfortable. drinks were carefully crafted Food
Margo was an absolute delight for our friends hanging out. Thank you Food
We felt unwelcome because they didnt pay attention to our table like the other tables.
Convenient location and great menu selection! #ContestEntry
Ok, let me explain the 1 star food review. My friend and I both ordered their $70 steak and lobster, when it came to the table the green beans were virtually raw, the mashed potatoes were as cold as if they came out of a fridge! And my steak was over cooked, there wasnt even any butter for the extremely small lobster tail, of course we spoke to the manager who was very gracious and understanding, he ordered us both new plates of the steak and lobster, and when the plates came to the table there was a 1000 times improvement plus the manager gave us a free calamari that was delicious and a couple free drinks, The restaurant definitely redeemed itself and I would definitely eat there again
Our server Coco was fantastic. Friendly and knowledgeable. She made the dinner even more enjoyable.
Very nice experience. Minimal wait time on a Saturday evening. Food and drinks were great and restaurant was very clean.
I like their Mediterranean bowl! This location has varied seating options (lots of booths, bar tables etc.) and a nice patio but often has a bit of a wait, even towards the end of the night. It also tends to be a bit louder than other locations. ShopDTVan #ContestEntry
Always enjoy dining at Cactus Club Cafe. However, I tried the tacos for the first time, and the tortillas were too thick.
Margot & Sarah Y were the absolute sweetest!! Fun energy, engaged, SERVED. Im not a chain girl but I WILL come back to see these darlings. And watching them serve their sections was a pleasure!
Love, love, loved Margaux and Sarah Y! Rays of sunshine, 5 stars all around.
Delicious food, friendly service, modern atmosphere.
I usually don t come to cactus club because I don t like the atmosphere or the food much.. but I was in the area last week with my mom so we decided to stop by for lunch and our server Nia made our time worthwhile and more! She gave us GREAT recommendations that matched our pallets well, she was extremely professional and has a lovely spirit, she accommodated my moms dietary needs fully as well. We ll be back to this location for sure!
Margaux gave us great service. I will return for her drink suggestions again!!
Not a bad spot to get a quick bite, food was very good. It was super crowded on a Friday at 4:30pm and it appears there is a happy hour from 3-5pm, which explains that! Our server out our order in quickly so we got happy hour prices on the drinks and food. Portions are good size and the drinks were done correctly. Food was very fresh. Only complaint was that it is VERY Noisy! And the bathrooms were not that clean. But, our server was fast and efficient. The food was very good and fresh. The Ravioli and Prawn Trio was delicious! Hubby got the Tuna Poke Bowl and he said it was very good.
Cactus is one my favorite restaurants
I love this cafe
Sarah s provided me and colleagues best service after a long days work. Dietary restrictions: One of my colleagues has dietary issues bit was given the gluten free option Food : 4/5 |
Sarah S. was great!
Pretty bad customer service and below average food.
A place to be a place appreciated by Vancouver Canadians. Ultra busy (photos are taken at 6:00 p.m.). Restaurant packed as soon as you leave the offices. Good organization for waiting. Possibility of eating outside heated. Interesting food and good atmosphere despite the noise its very noisy because its very lively. We had a great time. To try...
OMG ! Those girls were spectacular! Sarah, Margaux, Kolika. Attentive and sincere, great suggestions too. Try it out!
Very good place...
Food is good. Service is similar to other restaurants of this price range. Convenient location. Parking is not the most convenient, though. Food
Located in the office capital of vancouver. Great happy hour and scenery. Didnt try the food but the wine was good
Excellent service-thank you Jailine, excellent food. Thank you CC
A chain but pleasantly high consistency. Jailine was an amazing server. Accommodating dietary restrictions with information and understanding. She truly made the night great.
Our server was awesome!
Great suggestions. Such an amazing meal. Our server was so friendly I felt at home. I will be coming back with all my friends.
Margaux was amazing!
Margaux was absolutely amazing we will definitely comeback
Margo was the best!!!
Hannah was one of the kindest servers. Not only was her personality inviting and warm. She was super attentive and gave great suggestions !! She was also super patient with my kids which is nice since it s always stressful being out with kids. I look forward to coming again and asking her to be my server.
See good restaurant. Great selection of food, service very accommodating. Good price/performance ratio
Maria Y was amazing and made my experience so much better! I ve been here quite a few times but this has been the best yet! I had the ravioli prawn trio for the 20th time and a sunset soda and they were great as always!
Hannah was outstanding
Devonte was super sweet! We came just for drinks and he made sure we were well taken care of. I had a very relaxing apre shift, trying out new drinks on the happy hour menu. I wasn t too fond of the marg and he happily accommodated to fix my drink.
Was only okish
Overall good
We had a reservation for 8 people at 12:15 pm on Wednesday. After ordering fairly promptly we did not receive our food until about 1:15 pm. I was hosting a business meeting with my team and this put us behind schedule for the day. In fact, I had to rush off to my next meeting before some colleagues had finished eating. To be clear: Our server was fine. He did the best he could (I assume.) It was the total service delivery that was lacking. While I appreciate that it is hard to hire, train, and keep staff, I also anticipate that if you take a reservation (i.e. you seat people for service) that you have the required staff to provide the service at the expected pace. Lastly, you sat us, a party of 8, at a table that barely fit 7 people. Our last-arriving colleague had to sit on a chair in the throughway aisle beside the table. Not conducive to a relaxing and entertaining meal.
Food was delicious. Service was great. Highly recommend.
My only constructive feedback is the lighting is very dark, needed to use light on our phones ti read the menus. Food is fabulous, waitress was so friendly and professional.
Spent a Friday evening at this location and unfortunately, didn t have the best time. Disinterested service from start to finish. Really ruined the night for us. Food was good though!! Had the salmon and it was excellent.
It was recommended we get dinner at Cactus Club Cafe in Vancouver before our cruise. Nia was our lovely waitress. She had great tips and a beautiful personality. We will ask for her on our way back!
Amazing service. If he was my son I would be so proud!
Bring the Kyoto Fizz back please !
Margaux gave such personable service. We had such a fun time with delicious food and drinks.
We had exceptional service last night from Aimee! One of the best service experiences I ve ever had at ANY restaurant. She was friendly and asked if I wanted my burger cut in half when I ordered. I always like having it served that way but forget to ask so it was like she knew what I wanted! 5 stars all the way for Aimee.
Always a fun place to meet people, had a great time sitting at the bar this afternoon. Sarah and Kolika were on it today. Always fun!
This is our 1st night in Vancouver and the concierge at the Fairmont Hotel suggested that we go to the Cactus Club Cafe. We had the most amazing dinner. We had Danielle and Jacob as our amazing servers. The appetizers, drinks, dinner selections and desserts were incredible, truly delicious. The two servers made the dining experience and the entire night a wonderful memory that will make us want to return to Vancouver. A very special thank you from the Listers and Kaufmanns from N.E. Iowa.
I had an amazing experience at Cactus Club Bentall 5 tonight. My server Sakura was perfect, she was kind and very attentive. The bartenders Tim and Sarah S were great and accommodating. I will definitely be coming back.
Our server is Nadia and she s awesome! Great customer service! We always come back just to see her and being served. She s a hard working person and bar tender!
Just stopped for a quick bite and a drink. Lovely place and great staff
Devonte was amazing and made our evening perfect.
Came here a couple weeks ago. Food was great, no problem. However, when it came to our bills, the waiter was very confused. At first we understood and thought he just made a small mistake, like charging the wrong person for a drink. Regardless, we moved past that and paid everything. However, after that, he came to us saying we didn t pay for another 2 chicken sandwiches. We did the calculations based off what we paid on the receipts and there was no more mistakes, where did the 2 chicken sandwiches come from? Even after saying he understood, the waiter said he had to charge us for the extra food. I don t know if we paid for someone else s table or what, but we were in a rush to leave so I just paid it. Regardless, they fleeced me out of another 60 bucks for no reason?
Yanni was great he made sure all my food allergies were adhered too and safe for my health conditions. Love the food Maarsii Reina Sinclair Food : 5/5
Both service and food were good. They need to update their washroom.
Loved the food and overall vibe!
We were on vacation with the family. We walked in for dinner and it was great. The food was great and the atmosphere was good Food
Tried this particular Cactus clubs and it was great. I as surprised on the variety if dishes abs suppose how delicious the Thai chicken was.. Drinks selections are good as well. Parking: Not a lot of parking. Walking or uber
Staff Do nkt know how to talk to uber and doordash worker
Came in at 11:00PM Tuesday Night. Ordered the Steak Frites, Calamari and Ceviche. All the food came out cold. Fries, Steak and Calamari under seasoned. What is the steak supposed to be seasoned with? Service was ok, but won t be back for the food.
The hostesses here are rude to singles. Every time i come in alone they try and hide me in the corner somewhere, never letting me sit in the front of house. Embarrassing service.
Fantastic
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Prawns was delicious.
Great place for steak and salmon !! Enjoy with their famous lemonade Food
Dietary restrictions: Accommodation for food allergy no problem Food
Terrible!
Love this Med bowl!! Very flavourful & feels healthy. Our other favourite is the butternut ravioli. Its a must have!
Amazing food and atmosphere. Sarah provided excellent service during the entire stay!
Thank you so much Sarah, you were amazing.
very good
Edirley was an awesome server. Extremely efficient and friendly. She is an asset to Cactus. Really liked her suggestions
Eden was my bartender last night and let me tell you, she is absolutely amazing at her job. She made me feel so welcome and recommended the most amazing drinks. I will be back for another journey.
Dylan O made our dining experience fabulous!
We have been here and love the service I would shout out our server Edirley she made our night amazing for our group
awesome customer service, very professional and friendly at the same time. Worth recommending.
Upon being seated, we were looking at the drink menus waiting to have our orders taken. When our server came by, she did not introduce herself. she asked if we wanted anything to drink- we told her that we would like to order our drinks and appetizers to start. After placing the drink/ appetizer order we were hurried by our server into placing the order for our mains as well. Once our food arrived, our server never once came by to ask us how everything was. We asked for water numerous times which we never received, until the end. At the end of my sister s drink (tequila seltzer) she realized that she had the plastic from your soda machine nozzle that was labeled water in her drink, and there was red stuff floating around from it. We called the server over and she looked at the drink, laughed and just said it was the tab from the water dispenser, and the red stuff that was coated/ covered with is was just the dye. She offered us a new drink to which we declined as we were all disgusted and she just walked away. We didn t receive an apology or any further explanation. Personally, I find this to be a serious health code violation as it contaminated the drink as the water tab was unsanitary and in unkept condition. She could probably tell our mood was off after this incident because about 5 minutes later she said she ll talk to her manager to have this one drink comped. However, at the point, we were just completed grossed out and decided to leave earlier than anticipated. My sisters and I are all young Indian girls and I felt as though when I looked around and observed her helping other tables, she had a smile on her face and seemed as though she wanted to help them, and all those tables happened to be full of Caucasian people. When she came to our table, it seemed like it was a chore for her to be there. I felt as though I was being discriminated against because of the colour of my skin. This is not something that happens to me often, but when it does it s blatantly obvious. I have never been treated so rudely and received such terrible service at any cactus club before. After the service we received, it is unlikely that we will be returning, especially to this location Better training for your servers is highly recommended.
Didn t know what exactly to expect but service and food was both really excellent Very short wait vs the Cactus Club that was on the waterfront
Very good place in this area of vancouver. great service, well organized and helpful. food worth the money, when visiting Canada if someone wants to find a solid place, this is a good choice.
Very accommodating and great food.
Happy hour drinks took about 20 minutes to come to the table. Everyone wanted more drinks but didnt want to wait. Happy hour food took 30 minutes to come out (understandable) if we hadnt order 2 salads and some fried food. Worst part was the disgusting group of diners behind us. They were from the UK or Ireland and were swearing every other word, burping loud and obnoxiously and even barking .. They seemed to know our server hence she didnt tell them but every other table in the patio was annoyed by them. I let her know on our way out and her facial expression showed she had other complaints as well.
I waited for more than 40 min to be served , I had to leave, even though people in the next table less than 2 feet way from me where being taken care of . If you are brown it s like you re invisible here .
Not sure why cactus , but the food was fantastic Really enjoyed the ravioli (perfect) and sushi, rest of party enjoyed their salmon, steak, and salad plates as well. Food
Nice place to enjoy a cocktail
Ravioli, sushi and sangrias are 10/10. Actually who am I joking, absolutely everything the cactus club is 10/10. We go there every time we re in town.
VERY bad service. Ordered a piece of 6 layer cake as takeaway and when I got home I realized it was a very tiny piece. I am not happy with this. I paid 21 dollars for a tiny piece of cake, Basically got scammed.
I met up with a friend on a Friday during the lunch hour they can get really busy specially if you want a patio seat. We decided to just sit in the bar area was able get seated fairly quickly. I always order their chicken lettuce wrap.
WORST WORST WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MANAGER IV EVER SEEN!!!!!! WORRRRST MANAGER. WORST. HIS NAME IS DAVID DONT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THEIR HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! I booked a table one week befor we come and i told them we wanna watch the Euro final game and i need to be in front of the TV for the game and she said OK FOR SURE. we showed up and we sat down in front of the TV but this Idiot Manager David came up to us and said you CANNOT sit here and you HAVE TO GO TO THE OTHER PLACE LIKE PATIO OR SOMEWHERE ELSE. he didnt even say SORRY TO US. That was horrible exprience with my wife with this customer service and we couldnt satand with this rude guy and when he saw we are leaving he just said Have a good day man and he didnt even try to hold us as a customer service . we went to JOEY exactly in front of them and they were PERFECT SHAME ON YOU .......
The frozen Peach Bellini was divine
They have a great late night Happy Hour menu to select from. Everything we ordered was delicious and hot. The drinks were great, the service was great and the atmosphere is perfect for late night.
Just having the most wonderful lunch at The Cactus Club and wanted to thank our excellent server, Edy for being a superstar! You made our day Edy!!
Located in the heart of Vancouver. The selection of food is very large and so are the portions. The service is very attentive and always there when you need it
Cactus Clubs are usually reliable, but our experience today at this Cactus Club location was horrendous enough to turn me off of the chain for a long while. We popped in for a late lunch and our server seemed friendly and on top of things at the start. I ordered a drink, then we ordered some pretty standard fare - a pasta dish and a steak. The server checked back for water and drink refills pretty regularly in the meantime. Someone else on staff came through and dropped off our mains. Upon cutting into what was supposed to be a medium steak, I instead encountered a very, very, beyond well-done, tough steak. No problem, mistakes happen. We flagged down our server, politely said Sorry, this is way, way overdone, he agreed and was apologetic, and he came back with a plate to grab the steak back, leaving me with my sides while a new steak was refired. Twenty-five minutes pass, during which my partner completely finishes his meal and our server disappears almost completely, bypassing our table all but one time to awkwardly clear my partners empty plate while ignoring me, not offering drink refills, or even just apologizing again and acknowledging that food will eventually come. While I dont really understand how a restaurant that cooks chicken and beef all day long could botch a steak so badly then try to serve it anyway, I was actually quite polite about the mistake nonetheless and would have been happy had lessons presumably from Hospitality 101 simply been followed, namely dont abandon the customer and maybe keep them happy with a drink in hand in the meantime. Instead, the server shut down and just made the situation unnecessarily awkward. Ultimately, we had to flag him down and tell him to just forget it, take it off the bill and bring us our cheque. Presumably the manager on duty then came over with the new steak in a box and apologized for the issue. I told her that it would have been fine had there been any effort made to actually check on us and keep us comfortable in the meantime, and she says that she understands and that You dont owe anything today. She then immediately follows that up with handing my partner a cheque for his food and asks whether he needs the machine. I tell her that we were eating together and this should have been one bill, to which she doubles down, Yes, yours is no charge, just his is left. Obviously we were there to enjoy a lunch together and we didnt get to do that, so this just came across as incredibly tacky. I dont want to be that guy, but I also cant help but wonder whether a different-sex couple would have been treated the same. Overall, this was such a disappointing experience. Front of house, the kitchen, and management all need to step it up. Gordon Ramsay would pop a forehead vein here.
My favourite of all the cactus clubs!
Great food options, great service, and atmosphere. Kid-friendliness: Not the most kid friendly, but quite a few options that were approved by my kids ages 9 and 11. They also have a little area under the stairs to put strollers. Food : 5/5 |
The staff are friendly, patient and welcoming and the food is consistently yummy!
Despite there not being so much crowd, the service was very slow. We went on a Friday night so we expected a 30mins wait for the food. However the food took almost 45 minutes to arrive. The med bowl was really very average. I ve eaten med bowl at other locations but the quality here was just not the same.
We walked in expecting a more casual-cafe atmosphere, but were pleasantly surprised by an upscale, but laid-back, fine dining experience. The menu was diverse, which was great to meet a group of 6 s varied pallets. Yanni, our waiter, was fantastic. He was attentive, helped us adjust our orders to exactly what we wanted, and was so friendly while he did it. Highly recommend.
We were two people, walk-in just for drinks and had to wait for a table for around twenty minutes with no reason or explanation. Our waitress was nice. As soon as the bill was paid, no was cared any longer, it seemed.
I had an amazing experience during the happy hour with our server Devonte! He was so bubbly and we loved chatting with him. The wine was great and the dirty fries were also yummy :)
Thank you for great service and taking care of us Yanni!
Reasonable prices and suitable food and atmosphere.
We came in yesterday for lunch and had the most amazing service we have had for a long time. Our servers name was coco and she just blew us away. She was very attentive and kind. I will definitely be coming back! Hope coco will be our server again in the future.
Kid-friendliness: They were kind enough to give us a booster seat and cut our meal in half so we could share since it doesnt appear to have a kid menu. I wouldnt usually take my 3 year old child here but we were in the area for a conference. The staff treated us kindly and with respect and did not treat us as if we were a nuisance which I deeply appreciated.
Went out with coworkers last week, I thought Sara our server did a great job with all of us!
I like hot wings and kale salad with toppings, fish dish in Cactus Club cafe Drink ceaser and little pearl
Delicious food and dessert and nice place!
Had a nice time here, the heating outside was superb. Our server Eden was super sweet and attentive and made our time here great.
Eden was amazing, she made us feel welcome. The food was great, the service was efficient and nothing was a problem. Would revisit again.
Jonah was great. Spectacular food.
Love the location. Great for people watching.
I was in Vancouver for a conference. Brought my infant son with me. After just getting off the plane and quickly freshening up at the hotel, I needed to get dinner for my son and me. Cactus Club Cafe was right across the street from my hotel, so decided to eat here. I loved the vibe of the restaurant. This would be a fun place to go on a date or go out with friends. Although I was with my baby, the hostesses and server were quite accomodating, bringing me a high chair and trying to make my infant comfortable as he was cranky from the flight and all and not in the best mood. I tried some sort of mocktail, it was pricey but DELISH. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli with prawns, and it was probably the best dish I ever had in my life. it was excellent. Only critique is that it was not hot - I really like my hot food HOT. It was on the room temp side. I didnt say anything though because my baby was cranky and I just waned to eat quickly and settle in to my hotel room for the night. I also got mashed potatoes for my baby, but he didnt like it (hes into self-feeding foods and no longer into eating mushy or pureed food), but it was a HUGE portion for $4.75. Overall, Im a very picky eater, but I loved the atmosphere of this restaurant, the service was great, the food and drinks fantastic.
Waitress directed each of us arriving at separate times in a party of two reservation to the wrong tables.
Our server was a rock star. She made this visit for us.
DEVONTE was the best server ever! Very friendly, personable, attentive, funny - It made our experience memorable. Thank you for the 5 Star service, we will be back
I came into Vancouver for the weekend, wandered into cactus club hoping to grab a spot at the bar and have some good steak, I got so much more!!! Tim is the most wonderful bartender I didn t even have to think with him it was like he knew exactly what I needed, I really appreciate stuff like that, he made it look so effortless!! And on top of that I got the filet steak and lobster and goodness it was perfect best meal I ve had in a long time, all while watching the playoffs game on the big screen. Ily B5 cactus club you treated me so good
Superb foods, excellent customer service attendant.
The food was ok. The fish tacos were decent portions with good taste. The part that was lacking was the fries and the garden burger. The garden burger was very sloppy. Fries soft. The overall service was awesome. Waitress was very friendly and served us promptly. Very nice atmosphere in downtown Vancouver. Was nice being able to sit in the sun and watch all the business people go about their day. Vegetarian options: Garden Burger
I absolutely love this location. It s always amazing. The staff are great, friendly and always so accommodating. The food never disappoints, and the ambiance is amazing!
This place was fun. It was super busy. I suggest making reservations even for 2. The food was delicious. Our server was fantastic. Super tentative, friendly and overall great.
Very good stop for a nice lunch. Great service and our food was very good. Would patronize again
I was waiting for 10 mins outside the pickup counter, rang the bell 5 times. one guy saw me from inside of the store and started shaking his head, after 10 mins another guy came and when i told him that i was waiting here for 10 mins and no one even asked about the orders name, and his answer was we have other things to do and when i replied him back, he went crying to his manager that i was rude to him and the male karen DAVID, called himself as a manager but i dont think he is. He came up to me saying whats going on and i was rude to his guy, and after that he was like do i want the order or not, if i was there just to ring the bell . So this is their customer service. Earlier i gave them 5 star rating and this was the experience i had today and never i was treated like this before.
I love the cheese cake. Avery provided outstanding hospitality
Their happy hour is still the best, with really good items and always good service.
food was so so good!! and our server lois (i m so sorry if i butchered the name) is suchhh a cutie
On our date night, my husband and I chose Cactus for dinner. It was a summer evening, so we decided to sit outside and enjoyed our meal in the pleasant weather. The server was friendly and provided excellent service. Although the food was good, I felt the burger could have had more flavor.
Great place and atmosphere.Interior design was very well done specially the SS and glass staircase to second floor. Service was well attended, drinks were always there Food was good, not spectacular. Overall always enjoy the chain where I can.
Great service. Food also very good.
New favorite tacos! Loved the atmosphere and variety in the menu. The chipotle chicken tacos were so flavorful and tasty. Super friendly staff and absolutely delicious food. Highly recommend sitting on the patio. Cactus Club is a MUST for visiting Vancouver!
First time dining here while visiting Vancouver and it did not disappoint! Food, ambiance, service were all excellent! Highly recommend the fish tacos! Looking forward to visiting again when were in town.
Swanky place. Good food and drinks!
Food is good
I had an amazing server named Rodney. He made a sincere effort to connect with me. I came for a drink and dinner and I got a whole lot more than that. He is indispensable to this company and Cactus Club is very lucky to have him. Dining out is not just about the food and drinks . The opportunity to foster genuine connections with the guests will help build a loyal customer base. He goes above and beyond for his job and he truly cares and listens attentively to the guest he serves. This is my way of acknowledging him for showing up for his guests authentically and creating connections with his coworkers and the guests that he serves. He has a lot to offer and I have no doubt that he will succeed and anything he puts his heart into and right now it s Cactus Club.
The ambiance of the venue is truly remarkable, complemented by great service. However, I deducted one star due to the steep pricing. Although the two dishes we ordered, along with a non-alcoholic beverage and a beer, were flavorful, the total bill of $90 felt disproportionate to the portion sizes provided.
Great happy hour
Always a great spot for a business lunch and a fun spot for after work or nice dinner with a date or family. If you can, request upstairs dining, very private area.