AC Lounge at AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront

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   Heidi

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The plain, functional name of the AC Lounge understates the incredible variety and excellence of the food. We had mushroom toast (chewy toast and heavenly umami), shrimp and toast cazuela (multiple pieces of sourdough toast, garlic, shrimp, onions, herb butter), kale and cherry salad (crunchy, sweet, tart all at once), and short ribs stroganoff (rich, fall-off-the-bone tender chunks of beef, creme fraiche, etc. melted in your mouth, hint: go with the mashed potatoes rather than linguine, their creaminess enhanced the dish perfectly). We also had the French onion soup, which was just okay. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. We would have appreciated it if they had brought us our salads before the entrees, but they brought everything at once. My dining companions liked the open-air high ceilings; I would have preferred that the space be more intimate like it was deliberately designed to please your palate, rather than stuck off to the side with almost nothing between the dining area and the rest of the giant lobby. (The design probably works better when it is sunny and warm outside, and the open door to the outdoor seating beckons to you. This restaurant is worth visiting any time of year because of the varied and changeable menu.
   

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   Terry

   Minneapolis

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful experience on Christmas Day. Delicious food, drinks, and excellent service from Jess. Special kudos to Rachel in Pastry - yum!
   

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   Danielle

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Walking in it's a little hard to find the restaurant but that could be due to the Christmas tree the dining area is tucked in the back corner. Got us seated immediately with our reservation the food was fantastic. Water was always refilled. The service was great the staff checked on us frequently while letting us enjoy our time to talk. Highly recommend this place for a nice dinner or a date.
   

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   Kelly

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful ambiance and delicious food and drinks. Service was great, all staff excellent.
   

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   JamieV

   Portland

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance was great, very pretty place. First time here, the happy hour was extremely good and service was wonderful.
   

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   James

   VIP

   Portland

   84 reviews

   4.0

   84 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food and service were very good. I particularly appreciate that the management took it on faith that my OpenTable $50 reward was legit even though they had never before processed such a reward and it apparently did not go through their system on first attempt -- better that they fight with OpenTable than I do! The only downside to the meal experience wasthe lighting in the dining room, very weirdly bright. It creates a rather soulless feel to the room.
   

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   Corey

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always go for the fishing chips since you’re great also had a delicious pizza. It’s a hit every time and love when there’s live music. She’s a really good singer.
   

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   Linda

   VIP

   Washington DC

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on October 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were so surprised to really enjoy this place as we are usually skeptical of hotel restaurants! We went for happy hour and dinner, and really enjoyed both. The service was great and the food was very good. We will be back and we definitely recommend this place.
   

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   Lisa

   Portland

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 3, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice setting minus the construction outside the view. Food was excellent & great price, will go back for sure!
   

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    Kandice

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Service, drinks, & music were perfect! The food was just okay.
    

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