The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar

4.7

1492 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Comfort Food

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

The origin of The Story Café emerged from the mantra “There is a story in everything”
So in 2018 when we fell upon a 30 year old warehouse, we saw the potential to transform the abandoned space into a warm, hospitable, unique eatery. Through consistent innovation, research and dedication we managed to blend our affinity for coffee, music, food and antique into a ambient mélange of vintage and nostalgia. Today, we proudly present our eatery to newcomers and are considered a staple in the Richmond community!

We are excited to share with you that our restaurant has been voted for the OpenTable Diners’ Choice 2023 and 2024 award for multiple categories in Vancouver! This prestigious award is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences and top-notch service to our customers.

Vancouver / British Columbia best for : Live Music and Contemporary American
Vancouver Suburbs best for : HotSpot

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Steakhouse, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 9:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(604) 697-8679
Website
http://thestory.cafe/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
The Owner
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private event at reservation@thestory.cafe

Location
2800 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 1V5
Neighborhood
Richmond
Cross street
Sexsmith and Beckwith Road, there is a public parking cross the road.
Parking details
All street parking are available for customers. Paid parking crossroad.
Public transit
1 minute walk from Bridgeport Skytrain Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Half Price Bottled Wine on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and discover why Half-Price Bottle Wine is more than a promotion—it’s an invitation to unwind, celebrate, and share stories over a bottle of your favorite vintage. Cheers to making memories!
Live Music Performance
Multiple dates available
Live Music Performance from Monday to Thursday We have different gernes of music between Monday and Thursday . Guitar man - By Alvin on Mondays Classic oldies piano - By Jose Badaraco Classic Hongkong pop performed in English, Cantonese and Mandarin on Thursdays - By "The Story Goes On" band.

Offers

Seasonal A La Carte Menu
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new seasonal menu! Our chefs have been working hard to create a delicious selection of seasonal dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed. Our seasonal menu features a variety of fresh and vibrant ingredients that are only available during this time of year. From light and refreshing salads to hearty mains and mouth-watering desserts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Our seasonal menu is a la carte and you can still choose from our extensive regular menu.
Good deals everyday at Happy hour 3-5 & 9:30-close
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Enjoy the good deals we provide to the neighborhood. All cocktails are $2 off and all beer on tap $8

Popular dishes

Fresh Oysters of the MomentCA$24.00
½ dozen oysters served on the shell with mignonette, fresh horseradish, lemon wedge. 45 for a dozen.
Housemade Chicken PâtéCA$15.00
Cooked chicken paté, Grand Marnier, cracker, pistachio, shallot, cornichon, pickled vegetables.
Beef CarpaccioCA$21.00
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin, arugula, fried capers, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, chimichurri
Prawn CocktailCA$16.00
Jumbo prawns with cocktail sauce

Soups

Lobster BisqueCA$18.00
Lobster meat, crème fraîche, lumpfish roe, pepperolio, Grand Marnier.
Wild Mushroom SoupCA$15.00
Wild mushroom soup scented with truffle oil and parmesan crostini
The Story Clam ChowderCA$13.00
Baby clams, yukon gold potatoes, bacon and tarragon
Soup of the MomentCA$14.00
Please ask your server

To Share

Story Cheese BoardCA$23.00
4 varieties of the moment. Comes with fruits, house pickles, fig jam, and crostini
Story Charcuterie BoardCA$23.00
4 varieties of the moment. Comes with fruits, house pickles, fig jam, and crostini
Story Cheese & Charcuterie BoardCA$38.00
4 varieties of the moment of each. Comes with fruits, house pickles, fig jam, and crostini
Hot Seafood PlatterCA$88.00
2 lobster tails, 4 jumbo scallops, 8 tiger prawns, 12 mussels, garnished with lumpfish roe. (For two, 45)
- For TwoCA$45.00
- For FourCA$82.00

Hot

Foie GrasCA$23.00
Seared 3oz foie gras, brioche, caramelized apple, and fig medley
Garlic EscargotCA$14.00
Bake with garlic butter and Parmigiano Reggiano served with Brioche loaf
Prawns & ScallopsCA$23.00
Seared jumbo prawns and scallops in yellow curry sauce
Honey MusselsCA$24.00
Garlic white wine sauce, grape tomatoes and served with garlic bread
Housemade Crab CakeCA$21.00
Black ash aioli, pea puree, secret hot sauce, strawberry and orange salsa
Bacon JamCA$16.00
Housemade bacon jam, triple brie cheese served with grilled baguette.
Steak BitesCA$19.00
Deep fried and house marinated beef on a bed of mix greens and honey mustard sauce
Calamari RiverCA$18.00
House sliced fried squid with tomato caper sauce
Gone with the WingsCA$18.00
One choice of salt and pepper, hot, honey garlic or lemon pepper
Truffle FriesCA$14.00
Crispy fries scented with truffle oil and fresh Parmigiano Reggiano

From the Garden

Organic Symphony GreensCA$16.00
Organic greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, orange segments, radish, toasted pumpkin seeds, citrus dressing & balsamic glaze
Burrata Cheese & Beet Puree Spring SaladCA$18.00
Beet puree, young beets, orange segments and crushed pistachio. Served with walnut and burrata cheese.
Grilled AsparagusCA$19.00
Served with arugula, truffle oil, balsamic glaze, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Roasted Cauliflower SteakCA$23.00
Spiced cauliflower steak, carrot puree, pesto, roasted sunflower seeds, cherry tomatoes, broccolini.

Burgers

served with French fries

Mushroom BurgerCA$21.00
Hand pressed 7oz 100% Certified Angus beef patty made in house, mushroom, caramelized onion, jalapeño aioli, mozzarella cheese
Premium BurgerCA$35.00
3oz CAB foie gras on our 7 oz 100% Certified Angus beef patty made in house, mozzarella cheese, arugula, blackberry demi
Salmon BurgerCA$22.00
6oz Salmon fillet, cucumber, arugula, togarashi mayo sauce
Great Canadian BurgerCA$23.00
Hand pressed 7 oz 100% Certified Angus beef patty made in house, with bacon, tomato, pickle, lettuce, cheddar cheese, onion ring and maple aioli.

Main Courses

SablefishCA$38.00
Pan-seared miso marinated sablefish with zucchini spaghetti, lumpfish roe
Duck BreastCA$35.00
Carrot and parsnip puree, arancini, roasted beets, brussels sprouts and blackberry demi
Rack of LambCA$38.00
Herb potato coin, King oyster mushroom, baby carrot, herb crumbs and red wine jus
Bone-In Pork ChopCA$36.00
Mashed potatoes vegetables with brie cheese, caramelized apple and mustard seed sauce
Rib Eye SteaksCA$52.00
12oz Certified Angus ribeye steak, chateau potato, broccolini, and side of red wine jus
Beef WellingtonCA$48.00
6oz Certified Angus beef tenderloin, chestnut and mushroom duxelles, baby carrot, roasted cherry tomato and red wine jus

Surf and Turf

Make it "A Surf and Turf"
- Two ScallopsCA$8.00
- Three Tiger PrawnsCA$10.00
- Lobster TailCA$22.00

Extra Sides

Blue CheeseCA$5.00
Foie GrasCA$14.00
Sauteed MushroomsCA$6.00
French FriesCA$5.00
Mashed PotatoesCA$9.00
Onion Ring StackCA$6.00
Crispy Brussels SproutsCA$8.00

Tomahawk Steak (Pre-Order Only)

Add "Hot Seafood Platter" to Tomahawk for $82 instead of $88

Tomahawk Steak (Limited Daily)CA$155.00
55oz certified Angus bone-in rib eye, seasoned with herbs, grilled and finished in the oven, served with roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes, demi, horseradish and maldon salt

Pasta & Risotto

Linguine CarbonaraCA$22.00
Cream sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper and parsley. Vegetarian mushroom option is available
Beef PappardelleCA$26.00
7 hours braised short rib, cherry tomatoes, arugula, demi cream sauce topped with goat cheese
Lobster GnocchiCA$38.00
Lobster tail, prawns and garlic cream sauce, charred lemon
Housemade LasagnaCA$26.00
Housemade meat sauce and fresh herbs, mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano
Linguine VongoleCA$26.00
Sautéed fresh clams seasoned and deglazed with white wine, butter, garlic, cherry tomatoes, onion.
Linguine SeafoodCA$28.00
mussels, jumbo prawns, mixed seasonal seafood with home made tomato sauce
Four Cheese RavioliCA$23.00
Served with tomato sauce
Signature RisottoCA$28.00
Seared jumbo prawns, scallops, broccolini, pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano
Wild Mushroom RisottoCA$25.00
Roasted broccolini, Parmigiano Reggiano

Pizzas

Extra Pizza Toppings: Arugula $3, Broccolini $3.50, cherry tomatoes $3, prosciutto $4, bratwurst sausages $4, mushroom $3, broccolini $4, mozzarella cheese $3, two scallops $8, three tiger prawns $10, lobster tail $22

Vegetarian PizzaCA$23.00
Broccolini, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese
Margherita PizzaCA$20.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese
Pesto Prawn PizzaCA$26.00
House made pesto & pizza sauce, jumbo butterflied jumbo prawns, mozzarella cheese
Meat Lover PizzaCA$27.00
Prosciutto, bacon, bratwurst sausages, mushroom, Housemade tomato meat sauce, red onion, mozzarella cheese and scented with truffle oil
Duck Confit PizzaCA$30.00
Housemade duck confit and Bianca, mozzarella cheese, pickled onion, pears, blue cheese, peppercorns, oregano

What 1,492 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Vancouver Suburbs
Hot spot
Vancouver Suburbs
Great for live music

Review summary

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The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar is a vibrant dining spot celebrated for its "excellent service" and "fantastic food." With a menu featuring standout dishes like Lobster Gnocchi and Duck Confit, guests rave about the "amazing value" and "unique, fun ambiance." A must-visit for a memorable dining experience!

1,493 Reviews

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Keith
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It’s all about the server for me. Timothy was our server. Table 11, check 150 on March 14, 2025. Very, very knowledgeable about our drinks and pairing with the food. Excellent night. My party of 4 were all in agreement, our server and his advice made our night. Love it.
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Edward
Vancouver1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
nice cozy atmosphere a nice getaway from the typical Richmond scene. our waitress was good and polite. the staff don't look like they want to be there although they try their best to be polite and courteous. it's good that they have lots of staff though. overall they're pleasant energetic not sure if it is work pressure or something. Food is very disappointing. I thought that the Valentine's Day special was not ideal because perhaps it was not typical dishes. usually the food come pretty cold or at best warm. the burger patty has a strange oil taste not sure if it's oil or the kind of oil that was used. the bun can be slightly more toasted. mushroom was not really cooked or grilled. taste like it's just from the can. cactus club or earls on average will be better quality food-wise. the linguine pasta was a bit soggy. not Al Dente. presentation was good for everything but the cooking skill can really use a lot more work and training. perhaps quality of the pasta and bun. it happened to be Chinese music night. I appreciate the effort. they are on key most of the time. but it feels like I'm hearing a buddy who is okay at singing karaoke. perhaps they're relatively new? the convenient location if you're in Richmond a nice little getaway. if you're there for drinks and not to pick up music a good place to have fun time with a group of friends. not sure if you will impress your date though. I would go there with friends perhaps just for drink maybe some light snacks but not for a nice dinner when Im hungry and expect some high quality food that you would think you will get from the environment and the staff presentation.
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Vanessa
Vancouver1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The servers are very friendly and a slice cake with greeting note is a thoughtful idea for guests to celebrate special occasion. Indoor ambience has nice lighting and decoration; hopefully, outdoor patio can have more warmth lighting.
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Kasey
Vancouver25 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great gem in a tucked away location. Enjoyed our appies and entrees. Lots of variety on the menu - something for everyone. Lovely service - we will return for sure.
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Diane
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little spot. Nice entree choices, relaxed atmosphere and excellent service.
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Barbara
Vancouver4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were sitting in the enclosed outdoor patio seating when it began to rain. We unfortunately were also getting wet as the outside facing "wall" is mesh. The restaurant was only to happy to move us away from there, still on the patio and it was warm with all the outdoor heating. The food & service were very good and would certainly to again. We were celebrating a birthday and everything went well.
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Tom VIP
Vancouver19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A true gem. Incredible nostalgia visually stunning , mouth watering fine dining quality food plates, high value for price. Friendly service. Accessible parking. We will be back. Worth the reservation.
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Garrick VIP
Las Vegas16 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lots of menu choices, Pasta, Seafood , Burgers, Pizza and more. Service was great, swift and friendly. We had a salmon burger and Lasagna and both exceded expexctations. We will be back maybe stay later and enjoy the music.
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Sangeeta Dhunna
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time, just overall cute, food was amazing for a small outfit, service was amazing! Will go back again!
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Paulo
Vancouver5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for my birthday dinner and ordered the French Onion soup, a salad, mushroom burger and finally the tomahawk steak. Everything was delicious; the tomahawk was cooked perfectly! Had a wonderful evening!
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The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1492 OpenTable diners.