Kismet Restaurant - Vancouver (WA)

5 /5 Nathaniel Parker: Very good. Great music and service, and amazing food. The gravlax was perfect. The duck was perfect. The creme brulee was perfect. Is it expensive? Yes. Was it worth it? Yes.

5 /5 Richard DeCarlo: Kismet is .. the best fine dining in the PNW. Chef Gallanter and team are amazing. The food is incredible. Chef prepares salmon like I’ve never had, it is truly the best. Crab cakes are signature, with the sauce Gribiche. I would have these every night if I could. The locally-sourced gelato is superb. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a true level above anything else around.

5 /5 Bob Kupyn: Kismet is newly opened on Main Street and was an excellent choice for our NYE dinner. They offer a seasonal three-course prix fixe menu with locally sourced ingredients, our recent visit was an absolute treat from start to finish. The service was outstanding—attentive and highly professional throughout the evening. The staff was knowledgeable, timing each course perfectly, and very engaging making the entire experience feel welcoming. My partner started with the crab cake, which was excellent—perfectly crisp and golden on the outside while remaining moist and flavorful inside, letting the fresh crab shine through without any heavy fillers. For the main course, my wood roasted oven pork tenderloin, was incredibly tasty, with a subtle smokey flavor. To end on a high note, the lemon crème brûlée was decadent with a zesty flavor. A classic desert with a lemony twist. Highly recommended—we look forward to a return visit!

5 /5 William B: Stellar experience at Kismet! The service was outstanding. Great to see such happy faces and all the positive energy. Food came out quick, and we were checked on throughout the night. The crab cakes are spectacular. The Gravlax of Steelhead was an absolute work of art on both the eyes and palette. Sensational appetizer. The generous layer of pickled onions added so much character to the dish and mingled extremely well with the steelhead. My wife had the tenderloin of beef “Rossini” which was cooked to absolute perfection and had a sauce that was head shakingly good. I ordered the wood oven roasted pork loin which was divine. Just an explosion of smokey flavors with every bite. It gave me nostalgia for something I couldn’t quite put my finger on. The potatoes and carrots served on the side were above and beyond as well. Let me just say we will be talking about the desserts for weeks to come. The lemon Madagascar vanilla crème brûlée was one of the best desserts we’ve ever tried. That said, their homemade gelato (coffee, chocolate, and raspberry) was a close to Italy as you can get. The kind of gelato you’d eat in heaven. This was a stellar experience and we simply cannot wait to come back.

5 /5 Thomas Sinclair: This recently opened restaurant offers fine dining in a comfortable welcoming and understated setting. It is a prix fixe menu, featuring wonderful fresh locally sourced foods prepared in the french style. I enjoyed crabcakes, beef tenderloin with bearnaise and a heavenly crème brûlée to finish. There are several seafood choices to consider as well as salmon and roast pork tenderloin. The bar is fully stocked and their cocktails are as good as you can get anywhere. My Manhattan was outstandingly good! Finally there is a carefully developed wine cellar and an expert sommelier to provide excellent wine pairing. I can’t wait to go again. All 4 of us were equally delighted by the food and service. What a great addition to Vancouver’s dining scene.