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West Coast Fine Dining - Seasons in the Park @ Queen Elizabeth Park(1570 total words in this text) (2795 Reads) 
Queen Elizabeth Park
West 33rd Ave. & Main Street, Vancouver, BC
(see below for directions due to the construction of the RAV - Canada Line along Cambie Street.)
Reservations
T: 604-874-8008 or 1-800-632-9422
Website: http://www.vancouverdine.com/seasons/home.html
Lunch:
11:30pm – 2:30pm (Mon – Fri)
Afternoon:
2:30pm – 5:00pm
Brunch:
11:30pm – 2:30pm (Sat)
10:30pm – 2:30pm (Sun)
Dinner:
5:30pm – 10:00pm (Mon – Sun)
Seasons in the Park restaurant situated in beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park is known for their West Coast dining for their quality, attentive service and amazing view of Vancouver skyline. Expect a white tablecloth dining experience. As reservations aren’t always necessary, it doesn’t hurt to make one especially if you plan to dine there on a popular dining evening.
Dine out when the sky is clear either during the day or evening as you can enjoy the view of the Vancouver skyline while sipping on a cocktail or a glass of the wine of your choice.
Upon entry, we were greeted by a couple of hostesses who lead us to our seats. As walking to the table, there is a lounge area on the left hand side perfect for just hanging out or waiting for your table while enjoying the poison of your choice. Outside is a medium sized patio with a fireplace perfect for taking in the fresh air while enjoying Mother Nature.
We started off with a couple of cocktails and martinis just to get our palates wet. As they don’t have a lot to offer in terms of mixed drinks, you won’t be disappointed with the extensive wine selections they carry. Available in full or half bottles and by the glass perfect for sampling interesting wines or pairing with a particular dish.
For appetizers we ordered Seasons Famous Stuffed Mushrooms
(crab, shrimp, scallions, emmenthal & cream cheeses), Carrot and Ginger soup (cilantro chantilly, chive oil) and Dungeness Crabs and Risotto Cakes (roasted pepper coulis, preserved lemon aioli). The mushrooms are baked with a lot of cheese so it ends up being very rich. If your server does not warn you, this is very hot so wait a few minutes before diving your fork in. The cakes were very light and delectable and come with a rich creamy sauce that you can dip into.
For our mains, we ordered the Lemon Herb Crusted Rack of lamb
(with grainy mustard jus garnished with rosemary) and the Pan Seared Filet of Wild Salmon (with kaffir lime lemon grass butter sauce) both served with mash potatoes and steamed vegetables. The lamb is cooked to your specifications.
To end the evening we ordered the Little Brownie Mountain (vanilla ice cream, caramel, chocolate sauce, candied almonds, chantilly cream) and the Vanilla Crème Brûlée. The Little Brownie Mountain is loaded with ice cream and the brownie is nor on the rich or sweet side. Coming from the love of desserts, the brownie could be richer so with ice cream and the chantilly cream, the taste would be smooth and creamy. I found myself just eating the ice cream and leaving the brownie behind, but I will leave that up to you to decide on that. The Vanilla Crème Brûlée is rich with a creamy egg taste rather than custardy that most restaurants tend to serve.
Parking can be challenging, as there are plenty around, the restaurant also offers valet parking if you would like to avoid having to driving around.
It is one of the perfect places for impressing your date with the fine dining atmosphere and the gorgeous view. Being in Queen Elizabeth Park, you can go for a romantic walk before or after dinner in the moonlight under the stars.
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IMPORTANT TRAFFIC NOTICE
Access to Queen Elizabeth Park restricted during the RAV (Canada Line) construction.
Recommended route is via Main Street Access
NORTHBOUND on Cambie St.:
To access QE Park take either West 33rd or West 29th. One of these entrances will remain open during construction.
SOUTHBOUND on Cambie St.:
There will be no access to QE Park at either 29th or 33rd Avenue. Please take the following route to enter the park:
1. Left on King Edward (25th Ave)
2. First right on Yukon Street to 29th Ave.
3. Left on 29th (Midlothian Ave)
4. Right into Q E Park
EASTBOUND on King Edward (25th):
Cross over Cambie Street and then follow the southbound directions as per above.
Seasons in the Park Restaurant - MENU dated 2007
DINNER MENU
Appetizers
Prawn Cocktail - fresh horseradish cocktail sauce
Fresh Dungeness Crabs and Risotto Cakes - roasted pepper coulis, preserved lemon aioli
Seasons Famous Stuffed Mushrooms - crab, shrimp, scallions, emmenthal & cream cheeses
Tenderloin of Beef Carpaccio - shaved parmesan cheese, crispy capers, truffled pea shoot salad
Steamed Clams & Mussels - white wine, chorizo, fennel
Seared Rare Ahi Tuna & Tomato Tower - red onion, basil, balsamic vinaigrette, feta cheese
Carrot Ginger Soup - cilantro chantilly, chive oil
Salads
Mixed Seasonal Greens - candied almonds, fresh berries, goat cheese, maple vinaigrette
Caesar Salad - parmesan, capers, garlic croutons
Vine Ripened Tomato & Bocconcini Salad - balsamic reduction, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil
Niçoise Salad - seared rare ahi tuna, egg, green beans, anchovies, potatoes
Herb Grilled Chicken Cob Salad - chopped romaine, avocado, blue cheese, crispy pancetta, buttermilk dressing
Mains
Roasted Rosemary Vanilla Chicken Breast - balsamic fig jus
Grilled 10 oz New York Steak - green peppercorn demi, blue cheese butter
Dry Rubbed 12 oz. Rib Eye Steak - Shallot thyme demi
Lemon Herb Crusted Rack of lamb - grainy mustard jus
Pan Seared Filet of Wild Salmon - kaffir lime lemon grass butter sauce
Miso Soy Marinated Black Cod - pineapple chive vinaigrette
Hazelnut Crusted Pacific Halibut - frangelico butter sauce
Grilled Rare Ahi Tuna - soy mustard vinaigrette, wasabi, cucumber salad
Sautéed Scallop & Prawns - fine herb white vermouth cream
Wild Mushroom Ravioli - fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, toasted walnuts
Daily Pasta - Market price
DESSERT MENU
Sunburned Lemon Pie - with two fruit coulis
Double Belgian Chocolate
Truffle and Fudge Cake
Trio of Sorbet - macerated fruit compote
Little Brownie Mountain - vanilla ice cream, caramel, chocolate sauce, candied almonds, chantilly cream
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Georgian Brandy Pecan Pie with chantilly cream
Seasons’ Feature Cheesecake
Fabulous Coffees
Irish Coffee Irish Whiskey, Irish Mist
Spanish Coffee Brandy, Kahlua
French Coffee Brandy, Grand Marnier
Italian Coffee Amaretto, Galliano
Monte Carlo Benedictine, Kahlua
Monte Cristo Grand Marnier, Kahlua
B52 Coffee Grand Marnier, Bailey’s, Kahlua
Blueberry Tea Grand Marnier, Amaretto
Polar Bear Hot Chocolate, Bailey’s
WINES - Red, whites and sparkling
Available Wine Selection by the bottle - full or half
**NOTE: check for availability**
White Wine
White Zinfandel, Beringer California
Riesling, Lingenfelder 'Bird Label' Germany
Riesling, Gehringer Brothers BC
Gewurztraminer, Red Rooster BC
Petit Chenin, Ken Forrester South Africa
Alibi, Black Hills BC
Viognier, Yalumba Y Series Australia
Fork in the Road White BC
Evolution, Sokol Blosser Oregon
Conundrum California
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc, Nederburg South Africa
Sauvignon Blanc, Township 7 BC
Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Rita Reserva Chile
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc, Wild Rock Infamous Goose NZ
Pinot
Pinot Grigio, Mezza Corona Italy
Pinot Grigio, Tommasi Italy
Pinot Blanc, Blue Mountain BC
Pinot Gris, Blue Mountain BC
Pinot Gris, Mission Hill Reserve BC
Pinot Gris, Burrowing Owl BC
Chardonnay
Chablis, Domaine Drouhin France
Pouilly Fuissé, Chartron et Trebuchet France
Chardonnay, Mission Hill Five Vineyards BC
Chardonnay, Estancia California
Chardonnay, Quail's Gate Limited Release BC
Chardonnay, Louis Jardot Bourgogne France
Chardonnay, Rutherford Ranch California
Chardonnay, Burrowing Owl BC
Chardonnay, Rodney Strong Chalk Hill, California
Chardonnay, Cakebread California
Chardonnay, Chat. St. Jean Robert Young California
Champagne & Sparkling
Freixenet, Carta Nevada Spain
Blue Mountain, Brut BC
Lanson, Black Label Brut France
Moët & Chandon, Brut France
Roederer Cristal France
Dom Perignon France
Veuve Clicquot, Brut France
Domaine Chandon California
Mionetto il Prosecco (375 ml)
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Kenwood California
Conundrum, California
Chardonnay, J Lohr Riverstone California
Chardonnay, La Crema California
Chianti Classico, Nippozano Italy
Shiraz-Viognier, Yalumba Barossa Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Kenwood California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer Knights Valley California
Tignanello, Antinori Italy
Red wine
Rose, Grenache Cinsault, Du Peloux France
Rose, Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Tavel France
Sangiovese, Antinori Santa Cristina Italy
Chianti Classico, Nippozano Italy
Malbec, Catena Argentina
Garnacha, Castillo de Monseran Old Vines Spain
Grenache, Yalumba Bush Vine Australia
Grenache Syrah, Chateau Pesquie Les Terrasses France
Monastrell, Hijos de Juan Gil Old Vines, Spain
Villa Antinori Red, Antinori IGT Italy
Petite Sirah, Concannon California
Ornellaia Le Volte Italy
Amarone, Masi Italy
Amarone, Classico Bertani Italy
Pinot
Pinot Noir, Arrowleaf BC
Pinot Noir, Blue Mountain BC
Pinot Noir, Burrowing Owl BC
Pinot Noir, Mission Hill Reserve BC
Pinot Noir, Kim Crawford New Zealand
Pinot Noir, De Loach California
Merlot & mostly merlot
Merlot, Yalumba Y Series Australia
Merlot, Burrowing Owl BC
Merlot, Hogue Genesis Washington
Merlot, Sterling Estate California
Merlot, J. Lohr Los Osos California
Fork in the Road Red BC
Oculus, Mission Hill BC
Bordeaux, Chateau Franc-Cardinal France
Merlot, L'Ecole 41, Washington
Alluvium, Beringer California
Merlot, Shafer California
Shiraz & Syrah
Shiraz, Nugan Estate Cookoothama Australia
Shiraz, Mission Hill Reserve BC
Côtes du Rhône, Guigal France
Shiraz, Heartland Australia
Shiraz, Penfold's Thomas Hyland Australia
Shiraz, Vasse Felix Australia
Châteauneuf du Pape,Ch.de Beaucastel France
Zinfandel
Zinfandel, Michael David, Seven Deadly Zins California
Zinfandel, Cline Cellars California
Zinfandel, Sebastiani California
Cabernet & Cabernet blends
Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Truck California
Cabernet Merlot, Mission Hill Five Vineyards BC
Cabernet Franc, Burrowing Owl BC
Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr Seven Oaks California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Plaisir de Merle South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon,Liberty School California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rodney Strong California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Angus the Bull Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Burrowing Owl BC
Oculus, Mission Hill BC
Nota Bene, Black Hills BC
Le Grande Vin, Osoyoos LaRose BC
Cabernet Shiraz, Penfold's Bin 389 Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Edge California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Clos du Val California
Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Francis Reserve California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Phelps California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cakebread California
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