Life in the Lower Mainland (BC, Canada)

You may remember I got the opportunity to attend a Yelp Elite garden party at H2 Rotisserie and Bar . They gave attendees an extremely generous $50 voucher to come back, obviously with the intent to be reviewed on Yelp. As it would be gauche to go back solo and eat practically free because of the voucher, I rustled up a few friends to come along. Was also hoping to go undercover, but I was immediately busted. It was probably naive of me to expect otherwise because the voucher could only be redeemed by contacting someone specific and using a code that included the word "YELP". Still, when I arrived early and my server said I looked familiar, I tried to deflect it by saying it was my first time here. When she brought over a complimentary salmon tartare however, we figured I'd been made. This was further reinforced later in the evening when the chef and various higher-ranking staff dropped by to check on us. Oh. My. Gawd. This was basically the first time any restau...

Came to H2 Rotisserie tonight for a Yelp Elite garden party , so obviously the two big things you need to know for this review are: You are in a sit-down restaurant, not a garden party. The preparation is different so likely what you'll get will differ in various ways from this review. Like rotisserie chicken that'd been kept warm for 20 minutes because everyone wanted cuts from the steak instead. Food and three drinks were free. Freebies typically tilt reviews, though I'd like to think I'm gonna give you a straight-up honest opinion and tips that aren't too contaminated. H2 Rotisserie is more than just the food, however. There's really good evening ambiance here. The interior space is beautiful but until fall and winter, the outdoor space has great potential, especially as a romantic venue. In particular: Live music every night and during weekend brunch. Swimming pool nearby. Roasting marshmallows is a possibility at their somewhat secluded away-...