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Ophelia, Vancouver, BC

Ophelia

4.6
4.6
432 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
22:30
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
Named after Chef Francisco’s mother, Ophelia will specialize in authentic Mexican cuisine prepared with a refined, elevated approach.

“Given my strong connection to Mexican cuisine, we saw an opportunity to take advantage of my knowledge and passion and do something truly unique here in Olympic Village,” Higareda explains. “My mother inspired my love of cooking and it will be a true honour to return to my roots and pay homage to her and my country at Ophelia this spring.”

Ophelia will also offer a fully licenced bar serving handcrafted cocktails made with premium tequilas and mezcals, along with local and imported craft beers, and New- and Old-World wines.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 16:00–23:00 Thu, Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–17:30 Sat, Sun 15:00–17:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Francisco Higareda

What 432 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ophelia offers an upscale, authentic Mexican dining experience that's praised for its "amazing food" and "incredible margaritas." Diners love the "fantastic service" and vibrant ambiance. While some dishes like tacos and ceviche receive high acclaim, occasional service hiccups and noise levels are notable. Overall, a delightful spot for a flavorful and memorable meal.

432 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and good service. Loved the bone marrow tacos and cod.

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  2. Lindsay

    Vancouver13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, great food. OK Margs. Love the happy hour menu!

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  3. Loring VIP

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I now have a new favourite Mexican restaurant in Vancouver. Ophelia's happy hour was perfect on a rainy Saturday.

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  4. Ece AJ VIP

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bone marrow was great and the classic margarita was the best one I've had in a very long time!

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  5. Geraldo

    Vancouver13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were disappointed with our experience as we were expecting a more refined and intimate experience. First, we booked in advanced and we got a table in a high traffic area closer to a staff entrance even though there better tables available. My wife got there a bit earlier and by the time I got there she was already settled down and had ordered a drink, so we decided to stay at our table. The waiter seemed a bit on a rush to get us ordering the food, even though we had ordered and appetizers and were having drinks. But the worst was the food, we placed our order and no more than 3 minutes later the food arrived, which is never a good sign. It was like being in a fast food restaurant. My wife ordered the fish tacos and she barely eat it. The tacos were greasy and tasted liked they been sitting on rancid oil waiting to be served with guacamole , a couple pieces of fish and onions, that’s it! And the guacamole was basically the same on that came with our chips and guacamole we ordered as appetizers. I would expect much more for the price. I ordered the grilled octopus, supposed to be one of their highlights, and the octopus was quite small and dry as if it had been sitting in a warmer in the kitchen for too long. We spent no more than an hour there because of the rushed service and uninspiring food. The tacos were so bad that my wife had trouble getting rid of the rancid oil taste in her mouth after we got home. We definitely would do not recommend this restaurant for the price and the quality of the food.

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  6. Anita

    Vancouver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was celebrating my best friends birthday. We both enjoyed everything we ordered from cocktails to dessert. The cocktail GUABA Y HABANERO was yummy, had 2!!The guacamole was silky with a bit of a kick! Had the ling cod and it was divine melted in my mouth! The TRES LECHES CAKE was excellent, light, flavorful a perfect way to end the dinner.

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  7. Ed

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Experience & food was very good. The only complaint I have is that they CHARGED GST on our bill. We paid the whole bill which wasn't a big deal but this is based on principles. I'm sure they were charging everyone GST during that time period and never informed anyone they were doing that. That to me is BS! FYI the tax came back Feb 16th 11:59pm.

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  8. Kyle

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    All you need to know is that the food is INCREDIBLE.

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  9. Daniel

    Vancouver1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    They didn’t ask me how I wanted my steak cooked and it was totally raw, potatoes were bland and cold, service was bad - didn’t space out any of our portions and then didn’t check on us for anything. Price for the lack of quality was total rip off - ruined my valentines dinner

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ophelia was an absolute joy to dine at, the service was fantastic and accommodating to our substitutions on their pre-set Valentine’s Day menu. And as a foodie living in Vancouver I can honestly say that was one of the best meals I’ve ever had!

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FAQs

Ophelia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 800-5253.

Ophelia is rated 4.6 stars by 432 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Ophelia

165 2nd Ave W, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1B8

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 16:00–23:00 Thu, Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–17:30 Sat, Sun 15:00–17:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Francisco Higareda
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