Cactus Club Cafe Awards

Cactus Club Cafe Restaurant Review:

Since taking on the role of “Food Concept Architect” for this casual fine dining chain, Rob Feenie has been wooing guests with his signature luxury dishes served at an approachable tab. (Consider that he once presented his plates at Lumière and Feenie’s for double the price.) Feenie's culinary delights have included tuna tataki, Szechuan chicken lettuce wraps, and a millionaire’s cut --- a seven-ounce chargrilled filet mignon with white wine-sautéed Creole jumbo prawns. Another dish from the hit list is hunter chicken with a medley of portobello, crimini, button and shiitake mushrooms in a demi-glace, plus Yukon gold potatoes and green beans. Gluten-friendly and vegetarian options are available on the thoughtfully crafted menu. Dessert is a must, especially when a warm apple galette and a caramel chocolate trio (velvety chocolate mousse, crunchy sponge toffee and warm caramel foam) are offered. Expect happy surprises on the wine list selected by Sebastien Le Goff, one of Canada’s most knowledgeable wine professionals. There’s an eclectic array of cocktails and locally brewed signature beers, too. Cactus Club Café calls itself the “House of Yes,” and duplicates its crowd-pleasing formula and warm service at locations throughout the city, including waterside at English Bay and Coal Harbour, plus the Lower Mainland from West Vancouver to Richmond to Coquitlam.