Earl's (Broadway)

Added Aug 27, 2009 by jcont of Kitsilano, Vancouver (10 Reviews)

typical earls - local chain restaurant
We went here for a girls-only group outing. The service was slow and our particular waitress was not at all helpful. Futhermore, we were here during the heat wave and the place was cooking, despite the windows being open, and the fans being operational. Would recommend the Cactus Club down the street (towards Cambie) instead for a more enjoyable experience at the same price point.

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Added Mar 19, 2009 by Foodiebynature of Vancouver (12 Reviews)

Consistent
Love Earl’s but they need to return basics. The décor is too fancy for casual dining though very nice not necessary. As long time patron of Earls I’m disappointed at the price increase on the basics menu items and noticeable decrease in portion sizes.

For example at one time a Chicken Caesar was less $10.00, now it’s $10.00 for the Caesar salad alone and the chicken add on is $4.00.

I dined at Earls this afternoon during the lunch rush it was chaotic. Our server was nice enough but kept forgetting things such as cream for our teas and coffees. At times, she seemed confused as to what we were asking for and would bring back something totally different.

Wait, was okay, not overly long. The food came quickly, it was piping hot and as always mouth-watering. I had the Spicy chicken wings, which sadly were not that spicy but they were cooked well and they were succulent. My Caesar salad was crisp, fresh, with just the right amount of dressing…perfect!!

The dessert menu sadly is very sparse. Gone are the day of apple crisps, Tiramisus and THE EVER POPULAR Mocha Khula pie. Instead, it has been replaced with boring, uncreative selections such as NY Cheesecake with the gelatin blueberry compote, Gelato sundaes (gelato supplied by Mario’s Gelato on East 2nd) and some fancy French cream-puffs and the sticky toffee pudding (by far the best dessert on the menu). I’m surprised that a restaurant with such an extensive menu would offer only four average desserts…a shame really! My friend recommends that perhaps to get better dessert value you should go to Mario’s Gelato yourself.

Overall, I’ll still go to Earls but just on special occasions.

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Added Nov 28, 2008 by VincentBlackshadow of West Vanvouver (2 Reviews)

Ordinary Dining
A week or so ago I was looking downtown for a nice place to eat. Everything was very busy and lines were out the door at most places, so against my better judgement, I went to Earl's. I got the New york steak, which was tough and tasted like leather, and the sides weren't much better. The service was abismal, and it I had to walk out the door to get noticed so I could pay my bill. Overall, I wouldn't recommend going to Earl's if you have other options.

Added Oct 22, 2008 by ltsell of Vancouver (2 Reviews)

Service Required
The food at Earl's is always good. Very consistent and fresh. The service is almost always spotty at this location. Too much talking at the bar with there staff and friends. As for the value rating the food is OK but the drinks especially the beer is over priced. The place has nice decor and the sound is usually at a nice level.

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Added Oct 17, 2008 by rmctavish of Shaughnessy, Vancouver (4 Reviews)

Terrible, absolutely terrible
Joe and I went here to get an appetizer to share and a couple of cold drinks and ended up getting neither.

There were several annoyed people waiting for tables in the foyer - there were tables to be had, but apparently no servers to clean off the mess of the previous patrons.

We were finally seated and the server - busy flirting at the bar with customers and staff alike - took over 20 minutes to give us menus.

The menu was pretty uninspiring and they have a shockingly poor selection of beer for a bar; so we left.

The waitress cheerily gave our table to another and wished us a pleasant afternoon - and seemed genuinely friendly about it rather than sarcastic or concerned; reactions our leaving might have prompted at other restaurants.

I won't be back to that particular location, nor any of their other locations. Ever.

Added Jul 24, 2008 by zapatista234 of North Vancouver (6 Reviews)

Will not eat here again
I went here for a company luncheon, thanks goodness i didn't have to pay for this awful experience. The place was so loud you had to shout over the noise. The food was uninspired and way too salty. Also, the choices were dreadful, almost nothing healthful on the menu. It was also way overpriced. I had a little piece of salmon, with carrots and beets, like the cheapest vegetables on the planet, and it was close to $20!

I do not recommend this restaurant for anyone!

Added Jul 30, 2007 by jennlynn995 of Chicago, IL (3 Reviews)

Great Food and Good Service
My husband and I stopped at Earl's for lunch last week, and the food was outstanding. We both had a Spicy Wok dish. He had the Hunan Kung Pao and I had the Jeera Chicken Curry. I must say it was some of the best curry I've ever eaten - which I was surprised about because I wouldn't have thought this restaurant would have done so well with it. The jasmine rice was very good alone, but adding the curry sauce to it made it excellent. It had just enough kick for me, too. Not enough that I couldn't eat it - but just enough that I was drinking a glass of water, too! The naan bread also was a very nice touch to the meal. Perfect for dipping into the curry.

I didn't try my husband's dish, but he loved it. He can handle the hot stuff, but even he had to drink a lot of water - but that's how he likes it.

The service was very good, too. They were always refilling our sodas and water.

They have parking here, but it's not very big - but there is street parking. The atmosphere inside was very classic, and the patio where we sat was very nice for lunch.

Overall - great service and even better food. I would highly recommend the place.

Added Jan 19, 2006 by Moi of West Vancouver (3 Reviews)

OK but not great
The food was delicious and well presented, but the service was a bit lacking and the overall decor of the place is seriously outdated and unattended to. Food portions were small as usual and my glass of water was empty for at least 15 minutes before it was refilled.