Chambar Restaurant
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In a city blessed with an abundance of restaurants, Chambar has earned it's place among the best. Awarded 'Best New Restaurant' in 2004, Chambar is the perfect balance of fine dining without the formalities; the food is exceptional, with a commitment to fresh seasonal produce, Belgian themed with North African influence. Leave your day at the door & enjoy the essentials - food, service & great music. Experience stunning cocktails, an extensive Belgian beer list, and an interesting selection of affordable wines. Dessert is no mere afterthought - they are utterly delicious. Chambar - an unpretentious fling with fine dining. more... See more text

Restaurant type

  • Fine Dining,

Cuisine type

  • Belgian,

Dishes

  • Breakfast,
  • Brunch,

Features

  • Wheelchair-accessible Restaurant,
  • Restaurant With Terrace,
  • Restaurant With Wifi Internet,

Atmosphere

  • Upscale,

Products and Services

  • Vancouver,
  • Dining,
  • Restaurant,
  • Belgian,
  • Moules,
  • Mussels,
    • Breakfast,
    • Brunch,
    • Lunch,
    • Dinner,
  • more...
  • less...

Languages Spoken

  • English,
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Opening Hours *Holiday hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Rates:

  • $26 To $60,

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Meet the owner

Chambar’s Nico Schuermans has cooked for the likes of Mick Jagger, Prince and former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Notable singer-songwriter Lou Reed and supermodel Cindy Crawford have also visited his restaurant. So how does this award-winning chef attract so many A-list diners?

It all starts with roots in his native Belgium. Nico's grandfather was a serious foodie who exposed his grandson to a number of different restaurants throughout his youth. “By the age of 14, I had a summer job in a three-Michelin-starred French restaurant,” Nico recalls.

Nico went on to graduate from the prestigious CREPAC School of Culinary Arts in Belgium. The classically trained chef was soon honing his skills at several famous European eateries, including a stint as chef de partie at the then three-Michelin-starred Comme Chez Soi in Brussels.

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Menu & Prices

Beverages MENU - Chambar Restaurant

Drinks

Dark Ales,Amber Ales,Witbier,Blonde Ales,Strong Golden Ales,Trappiste,Tripels,Lambics & Sour Ales,Bière de table,Cocktails, wine

Petit Déjeuner MENU - Chambar Restaurant

Served 8 am until 11:30 am

Tajine

Grilled merquez, saffron tomato stew, fried pita, hummus, poached egg, fresh herbs.

$16.00

Brochette de Porc

Barbequed bacon, mortadella, andouille, saucisson de Paris, fried eggs, tomatillo & pineapple salsa, spiced potatoes.

$17.00

L'Omellette

Seasonal selection of ingredients.

$15.00

Bon Matin (served all day)

Prosciutto, tomato, avocado, olive tapenade, soft boiled egg, brie, sourdough.

$13.00

Paella (served all day)

1 fried egg, curried orzo, spicy Chambar sausage, zucchini, red pepper, roasted corn, grana padano, cilantro, avocado, tomato salad

$15.00

Fricassé (served all day)

Braised short ribs, balsamic cippolini onions, potatoes, watercress, fried eggs, applewood smoked cheddar

$17.00

Granola, fruit and yoghurt

$9.00

Waffles

Served 8 am until 3 pm

Toppings

Dark chocolate, milk chocolate lavender, salted caramel, raspberry caramel, bacon caramel, white chocolate pistachio rosewater, fig orange marmalade, mixed berry compote.
Maple syrup or yoghurt

add $0.50

Sides

Free range egg

$2.00

Merguez (sausage)

$6.00

Maple glazed bacon

$8.00

Saucisses maison

$6.00

Side fruit

$3.00

Hummus or Babaganoush

$4.00

Fried spiced potatoes

$7.00

Mixed olives

$6.00

Focaccia

$3.00 Gluten free available - additional $0.50
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darr1268
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went for a casual get together and left feeling like an inconvenience. the service was awful, rushed, and our particular server made it abundantly clear that he had no time nor patience for us. worst dining experience in a long time and will never go back.

Atmosphere: 1/5
Food: 1/5
Service: 1/5
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jule2739
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For the price, you can get way better food and service elsewhere!

Atmosphere: 3/5
Food: 2/5
Service: 1/5
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bcat1421
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Don't go here

The service was so bad I was absolutely a palled. Medina has the exact same food and much better quality service. Our server was so rude to us he rolled his eyes and glared at us when we asked for sparkling water and then avoided our table the entire time we were there, we had to eventually talk to a manager about how terrible the service was. He handled it very well but this is not my first terrible experience at Chambar, the staff needs an attitude check.

Atmosphere: 2/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 1/5
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rach4140
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Great variety and taste. Merci Chambar!

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MarianaM475082
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Our bartender Adam was awesome! Bf & I had brunch there briefly and he made our experience enjoyable! Thanks Adam!

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username087527
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I have been here a few times with different people and have always enjoyed myself. It is best to make a reservation. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, bright, lots of space between tables. Good amount of seating. The service has always been very good. Many good things in the menu to try and on my last visit we had a few of their daily specials and my out of town guests were just wowed by the meal.

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WestEnder1
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Great for Dates!

I was taken to Chambar for a first date, and let me just say, that this place was perfect. The food is great, the service is attentive and professional, the cocktail menu is impressive, and overall, a pretty darn good dining experience. If you’re looking to take someone out for a special occasion, this place is the winner. Make sure to make a reso though, otherwise, you’re looking at either a long wait, or having to settle for another place to go instead.

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 4/5
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WINGER1
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Great Atmosphere!

Great cocktails, amazing food and a vibrant room make this a perfect location for a a pre or post show dinner. You won't be disappointed...well only if you can't get in.

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
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Restaurantica12
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Classy

My friends and I went to Chambar on a Frfiday evening after a show at the Playhouse Theatre. I have been to Chambar a few times and found it inconsistent, but all our food on Friday was great. Our waiter was kind and knew his drinks and the menu. Just skip the appies and the cakes.

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