Farmer's Apprentice

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   Claire

   Vancouver

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We recently dined at Farmer's Apprentice and were impressed by the quality of the food and the ambiance. However, we felt the service could benefit from a more subtle approach. While our server was attentive, their frequent interruptions often felt unnecessary and bordered on being intrusive. With over a decade of experience in high-end restaurants, I understand the importance of balancing attentiveness with grace. Anticipating needs—such as refilling drinks or clearing plates—without interrupting the flow of conversation is a hallmark of exceptional service. While the meal itself was delightful, this aspect of the service detracted from an otherwise enjoyable experience.
   

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   Ted

   Vancouver

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

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

   We opted for the Tasting Menu which featured a variety of dishes. They were all fairly creative and tasty with somewhat unique profiles. One or two dishes were excellent but overall none were of the "wow" factor. Restaurant was small and cozy with a half empty house on a rainy Tuesday evening. The servers were both very polite & professional, providing a good description of each dish. I would recommend Farmer's Apprentice if you want to try dishes which have a unique and different flavor profile which utilizes seasonal and local ingredients.
   

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   Elsa

   Monterrey

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 17, 2024

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

   Great little gem, amazing food and our server Owen was fantastic.
   

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   Leeah

   Vancouver

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

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

   The space is very small, 6-8 wooden tables and chairs. Very rustic, like you're in a farmhouse. The dishes are super small as one would expect at a Michelin restaurant, but much smaller than at Published or Suyo's, and more expensive. Their instagram page portrays a much more positive, enjoyable space than what it really is. The dishes we tasted were good, but nothing extraordinary. And it was very difficult to enjoy any kind of conversation as it was sO loud in the restaurant. One table of 8 overtook the very small space which design wasn't conducive at all to absorbing sound vibrations. The two waitresses were polar opposites. One was very sweet, cheerful and attentive, whilst the other was borderline rude with her dryness and more of a downer. Wouldn't return.
   

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   Jonnathan

   Vancouver

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 8, 2024

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

   Extremely poor food wise. I was there awhile back, and it was excellent. Now it has changed to a salad base menu, most of it are salads and vegetarian. And the family style increased from $70CAD to $130CAD for more salads. Absolutely disappointed
   

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   Amy

   Kansas City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 6, 2024

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

   An amazing restaurant! The food was so unique and delicious.
   

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   michele

   Vancouver

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 4, 2024

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

   Amazing food. Mushroom dish (never would have guessed it was vegan) and Beef cheeks particularly good. And really nice service.
   

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   Jacqueline

   Edmonton

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 1, 2024

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

   You are missing out if you don’t eat at this little gem. Each meal brought out by our top notch server was better than the last (which we couldn’t even believe was possible). Thank you Farmers Apprentice for a wonderful dining experience!
   

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   Enrique

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 30, 2024

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

   Each person in our party ordered the set menu. Each course was a revelation of individual flavors and those flavors in concert. It was a party in my mouth.
   

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    jordan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

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

    We had a really great experience. We did the $125 tasting menu and each dish was outstanding. Definitely lives up to its Michelin guide rating
    

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