S+L Kitchen & Bar Abbotsford

S+L Kitchen & Bar Abbotsford reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Paul

   Vancouver3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   If you go before 6pm when happy hour is on, the limited happy hour menu is a bargain. There's not many places with sub $20 meals and full table service left. Considering the good deals and location, this should be a popular place. On a Monday early evening, during the 1.5 hours we were there were only 3 tables. I realize it's the slowest night of the week, but there's enough demand to fill more tables elsewhere. The main reason for this is almost certainly the food quality. We arrived willing and expecting to pay more. If we want cheap food, there's a hundred choices on every second corner and in every strip mall. None of us were impressed with the food quality. It's powerful seasonings heavy with salt and/or sugar, or no flavor at all. The Master Chicken, for example, is just way too salty for my taste and the accompanying corn mash too sweet. The seasoning is so powerful the chicken was almost unidentifiable by flavor alone. Seasoning is supposed to enhance the flavor, not be the flavor. Meanwhile, my wife thought they forgot to add Ahi Tuna to her meal because it was flavorless. Other minor issues were the lighting over the tables is too dim, the restaurant was too cold, and the background music playlist wasn't very good. The ambience is just not as appealing as other chains like Cactus Club, Joey's, Brown's, or Earl's. It's unlikely we will return.
   

   S+L Kitchen & Bar AbbotsfordResponded today

   Paul, thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide an enjoyable dining experience, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective. We continually work to improve our menu offerings, ambiance, and service quality. Your satisfaction is essential, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. - JRG
   

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   Kimberly VIP

   Vancouver22 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   The service wasn’t great. Our server barely came around and it took forever to get drinks. We sat for over 15 to 20 minutes to get martini’s. We had to ask a couple of times and saw them just sitting there at the bar.
   

   S+L Kitchen & Bar AbbotsfordResponded 2 days ago

   Kimberly, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the lapse in service you experienced. Your concerns have been noted, and we are committed to addressing the issues raised to ensure an improved dining experience for all our guests moving forward. We value your patronage and hope you'll give us another opportunity to deliver the level of service you deserve. - JRG
   

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   Daina

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a great night celebrating my Best Friend's Birthday!! We all enjoyed our meals very much and the service was amazing!
   

   S+L Kitchen & Bar AbbotsfordResponded 2 days ago

   Daina, thank you for dining with us and celebrating this special occasion! We're delighted to learn that you and your friends had an enjoyable experience with the meals and service. It brings us immense joy to be part of such memorable moments. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. - JRG
   

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   Mike

   Vancouver3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We came here for my husband’s 40th birthday celebration and from start to finish the staff, food and atmosphere were absolutely outstanding! Our entire group was made to feel special, and were attentively waited on the entire time. Our server was knowledgeable about all the menu items, the food was incredibly delicious, and the live music was a beautiful addition. They made it a birthday to remember for sure! 10/10 all the way!! We will be back!
   

   S+L Kitchen & Bar AbbotsfordResponded on 17 March 2025

   Mike, thank you for choosing S+L Kitchen & Bar to celebrate such a special occasion! We are delighted that our team provided outstanding service and made your husband's 40th birthday celebration a truly memorable experience. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. - JRG
   

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   ButterflyTiff

   Toronto3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing service! They gave us complimentary bubbly booze and dessert of our choice for our anniversary. The food taste great. Highly recommend!
   

   S+L Kitchen & Bar AbbotsfordResponded on 10 March 2025

   Tiff, thank you for dining with us and for your kind words! We're delighted that you enjoyed your anniversary celebration, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. - JRG
   

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   Stephanie

   Vancouver6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and service were excellent. We would go back. I think my only critique would be that our area was a little dark and we couldn’t read the menu, but our server did bring over a little light for our table to help with that. It is definitely a higher priced menu, but the quality of the food we received justified the higher price tag. Overall a nice date night venue.
   

   S+L Kitchen & Bar AbbotsfordResponded on 3 March 2025

   Stephanie, thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted that you enjoyed the excellent food and service during your visit to S+L Kitchen & Bar Abbotsford. Your feedback regarding the lighting in your area is appreciated, and we're glad our server could assist by providing additional lighting for your table. We strive to create a memorable dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. - JRG
   

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   heather

   Vancouver4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I wish S and L was consistent with their food quality. Sometimes we get great tasting food and other times, like tonight, it wasn’t. I had to send my crostinis from my carpaccio back to get crispy and they still weren’t cooked enough. It wasn’t busy either so they can’t use that excuse. The wine is always good though 😁
   

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   S+L Kitchen & Bar AbbotsfordResponded on 3 March 2025

   Heather, thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide consistent, high-quality dishes, and we're sorry your experience fell short this time. Your comments have been noted, and we'll continue working to ensure our culinary standards meet expectations across every meal. We appreciate your patronage and hope to deliver an exceptional experience on your next visit. - JRG
   

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   Husayn

   Vancouver1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food wasn’t that great! There dine out Vancouver was terrible!! Options were bad. Steak was small and horrible and 60 dollars a person no thanks
   

   S+L Kitchen & Bar AbbotsfordResponded on 14 February 2025

   Husayn, thank you for your visit and for sharing your valuable feedback. We're sorry to learn that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we'll use your comments to improve our service and menu offerings. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you with an exceptional dining experience. - JRG
   

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   Keiron

   Vancouver1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 28 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great however the filet mignon was quite disappointing. Underseasoned and not as tender as it normally is from there. Usually they nail the steaks so this was out of character. The waiter made it right though, and it was overall a great experience.
   

   S+L Kitchen & Bar AbbotsfordResponded on 30 January 2025

   Keiron, thank you for your valued patronage and feedback. We always strive for excellence in everything we serve, so we're disappointed to learn that your steak experience fell short of our usual standards. Please be assured that we have addressed this issue with our culinary team to prevent future occurrences. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to welcoming you back for a truly exceptional dining experience. - JRG
   

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    Riley

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Enjoyed it as we always do, busy, but not too busy. We enjoyed 2 appetizers which were delicious, crispy Brussels sprouts and Calamari. Staff was great, drinks were super tasty and the price point was great value. R
    

    S+L Kitchen & Bar AbbotsfordResponded on 28 January 2025

    Riley, thank you for your kind words and for choosing our establishment. We're delighted that you enjoyed our delectable offerings, and we appreciate your feedback regarding our friendly staff and enticing beverages. It brings us great joy to provide an exceptional dining experience at a value our guests appreciate. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. - JRG
    

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