Dark Table - Vancouver, British Columbia

Very unique and interesting experience! We had fun with the concept and were enthusiastic in supporting a business who provides such opportunities for the visually impaired. The service was great all around. We were seated near the front door and there was a fair amount of light coming in and ... also from another room, which distracted from the experience - this was pretty big given how it is such an important aspect. Overall, value for money was lacking though. There was a musty smell inside as well when we entered - we were the first table of the evening. Read more

This is one of the most interesting and unique restaurants experience I've ever had. You will choose your food before going into the dark restaurant because you literally won't see anything once you are inside. They have some surprise items on their menu, which I highly recommend because it increases ... the excitement. Not seeing anything at all was a little intimidating at first, but after a while, you get used to it, and you start noticing your other senses. I was very aware of what other people were talking about, or I started touching everything to get a sense of my environment. Overall, it was a very unique and unforgettable experience. Read more

Amazing experience, super nice staff. Feels like meditation! I really recommend trying it once. We had the AAA stake and it was delicious, but I found it more about the experience than food. Dessert was different for everyone and tasty. Thanks to Omid our server for this experience. Also, the ... owner who I found his idea genius and he/she is a real entrepreneur. Read more

The Dark Table restaurant offers a truly unique dining experience that goes beyond just great food. What makes the experience even more remarkable is the exceptional service provided by blind servers. Their heightened senses and adeptness in navigating the dark environment ensure that every guest receives attentive and personalized care ... throughout the meal. Dining at Dark Table is not just about enjoying a meal; it's a journey of sensory discovery and empowerment, making it a must-try for those seeking a truly unforgettable culinary adventure. Read more

Brought my gf as a Valentine's gift and here's our experience: Starting with the negatives: First a very disappointing appetizer which felt like a Costco sample, consisting of a thin slice of baguette, a very thin slice of ham, and just one slice of tomato. I was so confused that I had ... to ask and confirm whether this was the appetizer or a complementary starter. It was indeed the appetizer... After that we experienced extremely slow and disappointing service, as we were told "main dishes are coming soon", however we were made to wait over 30 minutes without a doubt. We were hungry and it felt like they had forgotten us for a long time. At the end we couldn't even have our dessert in peace without them "reminding" us that they are closing and we are the last customer. Well, maybe if you haven't forgotten about us, and made us go hungry, then we would be having our dessert earlier? The description says the whole experience lasts 90 minutes. We had gone inside at 8:30pm and we got out at 11pm. That's 2.5 hours. That's when we realized the feeling of having waited 40 minutes after appetizers was no imagination at all. If you are going to make us wait that long, at least provide us with a real appetizer to satisfy us? And not a sample size of baguette, ham, and tomato slice, which wouldn't even feed a rat. Is this worth the $150 I paid? For the service, it's unacceptable and the only reason I didn't say anything was to keep it a memorable experience. But I was definitely not happy as I wanted the experience to be way better for us. The positives: The unique dark atmosphere and unique experience of eating in the dark. That is it. Overall a one time thing, which COULD have been a returning experience instead if the negatives hadn't overshadowed the positives so much. Read more