Griffins restaurant in Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Does Griffins restaurant get a Whoo! or Boo! ? Whoo!


I do this thing where I walk into random buildings that are interesting, and on my bus ride back from Whistler, I jumped off the grey hound (figuratively) when I saw the copper-green topped building.

"Iconic green-copper roof building"

I've always seen that building in downtown so it was about time I found out what it was. Upon entering, the marble steps and arches within the Fairmont Hotel Reception was a grand view

"Fairmont Hotel Reception"

There was a lounge where people were drinking coffee and classical music flowing, a Louis Vuitton and Omega watch store within the hotel. Fancy! Then I noticed Griffins restaurant that looked like a classy old fashioned dining place. And the prices spoke fancy too.

"Omega Watch Store"

But luckily, they were having 50% their Dinner Menu, and what a coincidence, my mother's birthday within a week!

Griffins has a Menu that you need to decipher a bit but basically, they have a desert buffet that is included with all main dishes. They have this special "appetizer buffet" that is basically a seafood/salad buffet and also includes the desert buffet. I had the appetizer buffet as my meal.

"Scallops, shrimp, crab, smoked salmon, fish"

When I loaded my plate up and brought it back, I was in heaven. There were plump shrimps and scallops that were delightful with the tangy cocktail sauce. The crab was good but I didn't have too much because I was indulging on the succulent smoked salmon. There were three different kinds and the pieces were as long as my hand. With a little cream cheese and lemon, they were a juicy bliss.

"Juicy smoked salmon"

Despite being an "appetizer" buffet, you can have it as your meal, normally for $32 but I got it for $16 with the promotion!There also was an extensive salad bar with lots of add-ons, hot soup of the day and of course the desert buffet (although not incredibly special and composed of few cake types and desert dishes, it was more than enough).

"Great Service &  Casual Atmosphere"

Overall, the service was impeccable, the location within the Fairmont Hotel added to the experience and the smoked salmon was heavenly.


[The promotion seems to run yearly, starting around Septemeber]
50% Off Dinner Menu at Select Times*
Available until November 30, Sunday to Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

CLICK HERE FOR GRIFFINS WEBSITE