Archer

You can tell it’s a labor of love. So enjoyed our time, the experience and the food was incredible. 10/10 brunch experience.

I went with my partner to Archer Dining for the 2024 DineOut menu and the food was unfortunately poor in quality and taste, even at the discounted $65/person price. The appetizers were unusually salty and on the smaller side. The Venison Tartare was oversalted but still decently flavourful and edible, whereas the Hamachi Crudo was oversalted to a point where it was nearly inedible. For the entrees, the Miso Caramel Sablefish was undersalted, with the fish plated as two small filets that were sugary and lacked a proper sear. The fregola base was bland and was submerged in a watery broth, resulting in a flavour resembling steamed beans. The Fraser Valley Duck Breast was the better of the two entrees we had ordered, however the dish was also overly salty. The duck breast was mushy in texture, tasted of iron and was improperly seared. Lastly, the dessert course was the best of the 3 courses we had eaten, with the Dark Chocolate Mousse being light and airy with a Lindt chocolate flavour. The champage sorbet it was served with also had a wonderful flavour, but when the sorbet and mousse were eaten together, the flavours would combine and create a bitter taste. The Salted Caramel Pot de Creme had a nice, creamy mouthfeel, but tasted noticeably like burnt Werther's Original Caramels. Our server Hailey was incredibly friendly and was sympathetic to our experience with the food, stating that she would pass our thoughts to the chef. She had offered to swap our dishes, but seeing the quality of how all the dishes of the night were seasoned or paired, we decided against it. The ambience of the restaurant was quite nice with warm, softly lit lamps scattered around the establishment, however the immersion in the experience was not only broken by the food we ate, but also upon seeing a chef idly pacing back and forth in the upstairs kitchen while the restaurant below was fully seated. Overall, the food at Archer Dining was not up to par with the pricing and atmosphere set and I would not dine with them again.

Food, service, drinks and atmosphere were all good. The owner came and chatted with us to give the experience a more personal touch. Overall a positive experience. The only negative: when I called in I said it was an anniversary dinner. However during dinner there was zero mention of the anniversary by the host nor the server. That kind of made the occasion less special.

Got the tasting menu here and it was such an incredible experience, from the fantastic service to the delectable dishes! The owner was there and made an effort to stop and talk to every table. The servers never let our waters be empty and were always on top of flatware and whatever we needed. Everyone was friendly and the atmosphere and decoration was simplistic in a beautiful and strategized way. I attached photos from our experience. The scallops (my favourite go-to for a night out) were the best I’ve ever had! The veal tartare was unique and delicious with shaved truffle and citrus chips. I also had never had Berkshire before and my goodness it was incredible! Wonderful experience!

The food is so good! Farm to table.. my favorite restaurant indeed. The pork belly Benny is so tasty! The Archer salad is so refreshing Thank you Ian for being so friendly and accommodating.

Our large group of 30 guests had a wonderful experience at Archer. Iain and Katalena provided excellent hospitality and were very accommodating. Their executive chef, Lloyd, prepared a uniquely curated 4-course tasting menu for us, which got rave reviews from all the attendees. Their Michelin guide recommendation is absolutely well-deserved.

The service was superb. The owner is very friendly as well the server. The food was amazzzing. You must try the pork belly benny .

I am going to be very fair in writing this review . When this restaurant opened , it was so good that I went there every few weeks and as someone who goes to many different restaurants , I’d always mention the name of this place to others . However , the last couple of times I have gone here , the food has just become horrible for whatever reason . They charge $85 for a terrible over cooked wagyu+ Bone marrow . $60 for an uncooked looking duck . The service is so mediocre compared to the price you are paying . Atmosphere on the weekend is much better than during the week . Not as busy as before that’s for sure . Altogether the quality of this place has gone down the drain .

Dishes and service were both solid. Not a life-changing meal but I enjoyed every bite. Pork cheeks and spicy burrata are a must!

Completely lacklustre and clearly overpriced. Server was nice but service all around was slow and tedious. Food was mediocre at best. Under-seasoned and bland. Uninventive and boring menu with a lack of particular charm or anything “special”. Having anything to do with the Michelin Guide begs questions of how that happened. Our group will never return. Overrated, overpriced, and not unique in the slightest. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant at all, especially for the price. My steak was $185 pretax. It was cooked poorly, cold by the time it arrived at the table, and it was pre-sliced. Presentation was awful, flavour was awful and for $185 pretax, one expects much much better. Go to Elisa or Botanist instead. You’ll be glad you avoided spending hundreds here.