The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar

Name: The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar
Address: 2800 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond, BC, Canada, V6X 1V5
Telephone: (604) 697-8679
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1441 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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
Contemporary American, 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
Neighbourhood
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

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 Light and easy listening - By Yunna on Tuesdays Classic Oldies - By Jose on Wednesdays Classic Hongkong pop performed in English, Cantonese and Mandarin - By "The Story Goes On" band.
Seasonal a la carte menu
Multiple dates available
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.

Offers

50% off all bottle wine on Tuesday and Wednesdays!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.,Mon - Thu - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.,Fri - Sat - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Enjoy the 50% off all bottle wine on Tuesday and Wednesdays! All day
Good deals everyday at Happy hour 3-5 & 9:30-close
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Enjoy the good deals we provide to the neighborhood

Popular dishes

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

Soups

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

To Share

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

Hot

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

From the Garden

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

Burgers

served with French fries

Mushroom Burger$21.00
Hand pressed 7oz 100% Certified Angus beef patty made in house, mushroom, caramelized onion, jalapeño aioli, mozzarella cheese
Premium Burger$35.00
3oz CAB foie gras on our 7 oz 100% Certified Angus beef patty made in house, mozzarella cheese, arugula, blackberry demi
Salmon Burger$22.00
6oz Salmon fillet, cucumber, arugula, togarashi mayo sauce
Great Canadian Burger$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

Sablefish$38.00
Pan-seared miso marinated sablefish with zucchini spaghetti, lumpfish roe
Duck Breast$35.00
Carrot and parsnip puree, arancini, roasted beets, brussels sprouts and blackberry demi
Rack of Lamb$38.00
Herb potato coin, King oyster mushroom, baby carrot, herb crumbs and red wine jus
Bone-In Pork Chop$36.00
Mashed potatoes vegetables with brie cheese, caramelized apple and mustard seed sauce
Rib Eye Steaks$52.00
12oz Certified Angus ribeye steak, chateau potato, broccolini, and side of red wine jus
Beef Wellington$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 Scallops$8.00
- Three Tiger Prawns$10.00
- Lobster Tail$22.00

Extra Sides

Blue Cheese$5.00
Foie Gras$14.00
Sauteed Mushrooms$6.00
French Fries$5.00
Mashed Potatoes$9.00
Onion Ring Stack$6.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Tomahawk Steak (Pre-Order Only)

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

Tomahawk Steak (Limited Daily)$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 Carbonara$22.00
Cream sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper and parsley. Vegetarian mushroom option is available
Beef Pappardelle$26.00
7 hours braised short rib, cherry tomatoes, arugula, demi cream sauce topped with goat cheese
Lobster Gnocchi$38.00
Lobster tail, prawns and garlic cream sauce, charred lemon
Housemade Lasagna$26.00
Housemade meat sauce and fresh herbs, mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano
Linguine Vongole$26.00
Sautéed fresh clams seasoned and deglazed with white wine, butter, garlic, cherry tomatoes, onion.
Linguine Seafood$28.00
mussels, jumbo prawns, mixed seasonal seafood with home made tomato sauce
Four Cheese Ravioli$23.00
Served with tomato sauce
Signature Risotto$28.00
Seared jumbo prawns, scallops, broccolini, pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano
Wild Mushroom Risotto$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 Pizza$23.00
Broccolini, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese
Margherita Pizza$20.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese
Pesto Prawn Pizza$26.00
House made pesto & pizza sauce, jumbo butterflied jumbo prawns, mozzarella cheese
Meat Lover Pizza$27.00
Prosciutto, bacon, bratwurst sausages, mushroom, Housemade tomato meat sauce, red onion, mozzarella cheese and scented with truffle oil
Duck Confit Pizza$30.00
Housemade duck confit and Bianca, mozzarella cheese, pickled onion, pears, blue cheese, peppercorns, oregano

What 1,441 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Contemporary American
Vancouver Suburbs
Great for live music
Vancouver Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" staff and a "unique atmosphere" featuring "live music." Highlights include the "signature risotto" and "lobster gnocchi." A cozy spot perfect for any occasion.

1,441 Reviews

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David
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
got our table on time, waiter Timothy was excellent, thoroughly explained what's on the menu, food arrived as described, very good, we were celebrating birthday and hubby got free dessert, all in all a very enjoyable evening, thank you Story Cafe! we'll be back!!
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Janet
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best ambiance, service and excellent food! You will not be disappointed.
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Tim
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impressive Presentation, reasonable portion, and most of all, delicious! Definitely come again.
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Irene
Vancouver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I had an reservation for Patio because I have a small dog ( My dog is under 10 pounds ). When I walk in to the restaurant the waitress pull an extra chair for my dog to sit . I put my dog's car seat on the chair and my dog is sit inside the car seat. We were sitting at the Conner and just about to order the food. Another waiter tell us to put my dog under the table. Restaurant employees should know the rules instead of one person say okay and the other one say no. I was so unset. If a big dog I would understand they have to sit under the table. My dog is under 10 pounds. I walk out without order any food. I will past my experience To all my friends.
The Story Cafe - Eatery & BarResponded 3 days ago
Dear Irene, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We truly apologize for the confusion regarding our pet policy. While we understand how upsetting this situation was, it is important to note that BC provincial regulations require dogs to remain on the ground at all times in dining establishments. We appreciate your feedback and will ensure our staff is better informed about these regulations to prevent any future misunderstandings. We value your patronage and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Best regards, Fina Klaudia Management Assistant fina@thestory.cafe
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mert
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance in the cafe was nice and the food was good .
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Pauline
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was okay and service was decent. I liked the latte art on the chai latte I ordered. After 9:45pm they only serve their happy hour menu which consists of appetizers and drinks, so no entrees. I noted in my reservation that it was for a birthday, but there wasn’t any acknowledgment of the occasion. We brought a cake which they allowed us to store with them while we dined. We took it home after we were done.
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Michelle
Montreal
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent menu with classics but also nice signature dishes. Fresh food. Great service.
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Anthon
VIP
Vancouver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were unbelievable. What a gem. Can’t wait for our next visit to Richmond. A must if you’re in the area
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Lynn
Vancouver
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it! The decor is great with all the photos of old movie stars etc. We had the lobster gnocchi, risotto with scallops and prawns and mixed salad with baretta on top . Everything was delicious.
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Raymond
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and warm caring staff. Kitchen team and Timothy enhanced our team’s night out!
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The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 697-8679.

The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1441 OpenTable diners.