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The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar, Richmond, BC

The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar

4.7
4.7
1474 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Comfort Food

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Steakhouse, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 08:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00 Bar Daily 21:00–23:30
  • Phone number
    (604) 697-8679
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Half Price Bottled Wine on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and discover why Half-Price Bottle Wine is more than a promotion—it’s an invitation to unwind, celebrate, and share stories over a bottle of your favorite vintage. Cheers to making memories!
    Half Price Bottled Wine on Tuesdays and Wednesdays photo
  • 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 piano - By Jose Badaraco Classic Hongkong pop performed in English, Cantonese and Mandarin on Thursdays - By "The Story Goes On" band.
    Live Music Performance photo

Offers

  • Seasonal A La Carte Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 17:00 - 22:00
    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.

    Seasonal A La Carte Menu photo
  • Good deals everyday at Happy hour 3-5 & 9:30-close

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 15:00 - 17:00, 22:00 - 00:00
    Enjoy the good deals we provide to the neighborhood. All cocktails are $2 off and all beer on tap $8

    Good deals everyday at Happy hour 3-5 & 9:30-close photo

What 1,474 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Great for live music

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 "wonderful ambiance" and the unique blend of casual fine dining. Signature dishes like the "braised beef pappardelle" and "lobster gnocchi" are highly recommended. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's praised as a "hidden gem" in Richmond.

1,474 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal and service. Will make this a must go to on our next visit to Vancouver

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  2. Anita

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is good. Sauces in everything. Our reservation was 6:45pm but waited till 7pm to get table.

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  3. Raymond

    Exclusive

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Mentioned there would be a Live band every Tuesday but turns out it's every other Tuesday. Tried to call ahead and wanted to ask to confirm but there's no direct way to talk to a person.

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  4. Nicolaas

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner, took longer than hoped to get cheque once we were done even though it became quiet, however great service overall

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  5. Barbara

    Vancouver

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A real hidden gem. Food was delicious and service was kind and prompt

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  6. Mia

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent as always. We sat near the door so it was a bit chilly. The band was good.

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  7. Tracey

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were fantastic! I highly recommend everyone eat here. Many different choices depending on what you feel like eating and a great value for outstanding food.

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  8. Migo

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch foods and services. The value is great as well.

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  9. Jill

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We swung bye when walking our dog and had a light snack & beer on the deck and mentioned we had reservations for dinner and so about 2 1/2 hours later we showed up for dinner and just had a pizza and salad since we were not exactly super hungry…. Everything was fantastic and the service was super friendly & very effective and the lovely heaters in the outside deck were perfect… The beers were fantastic and the wine was even better when we came back for dinner. We want to come back and try some of the amazing main courses!!

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  10. Scott

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Except for being completely left alone by our waitress and having to ask other servers to obtain water all the time and grab the bill, food was great as always.

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FAQs

The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 697-8679.

The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1474 OpenTable diners.

The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar

2800 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 1V5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sexsmith and Beckwith Road, there is a public parking cross the road.
  • Area
    Richmond
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 08:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00 Bar Daily 21:00–23:30
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Steakhouse, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    All street parking are available for customers. Paid parking crossroad.
  • Public transit
    1 minute walk from Bridgeport Skytrain Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    The Owner
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (604) 697-8679
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for private event at reservation@thestory.cafe
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