Restaurant and Bar Events
No matter what day of the week you visit, there is alway something fun and fabulous going on here at ensemble. Could be buck-and-a-half oysters, a feature menu special highlighting the products and best practices one of our favourite growers or fish mongers, or a winemaker's dinner showcasing small-batch Okanagan wines. Check back often and be sure to sign up at the right - for any and all ensemble events news.
May 31 to Dec 31 - Winemaker Dinner Series
In the tradition of the grand winemaker's dinner of the past, but without the pomp and ceremony and high ticket price. $75-$95 pp Read on »
May 14 to May 21 - Win 2 Tickets to Mission Hill Wine Dinner
Re-Tweet to win two $85 tickets to the May 31st Mission Hill Wine-Paired Dinner at ensemble. Guest Chef Matt Batey. Read on »
May 15 to May 20 - Come Share the Love!
Help us celebrate our one year anniversary! All week, receive a complimentary glass of bubbly when you join us for dinner. Read on »
May 31 - Martin's Lane Pinot Noir - Wine Dinner
A very special dinner to showcase Mission Hill Family Estate's 'Martin's Lane Pinot Noir'. Chef MacKay welcomes Winery Chef Batey. $85pp Read on »
May 01 - New Spring Cocktail Menu!
Eight beautiful, fresh new cocktails for spring. Original recipes, made to order with housemade juices, syrups, love & enthusiasm. Read on »
Mar 22 - Triple Win - Golden Plate Awards
Chef MacKay wins Best Chef, Best New Casual, Best BC Beer READER'S CHOICE AWARDS Read on »
Mar 26 to Jul 02 - Mondays at eTap - Top Chef Canada
Watch Season Two at Top Chef Canada Winner Dale MacKay's other house. Sausage Platter and Le Chouffe $24. Read on »
May 01 - eTap Craft Beer & Craft Food!
Chef MacKay goes casual for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch - just across Burrard. 15 craft beer on tap + 40 in bottles. Pub-style food. Read on »
May 01 to Aug 31 - Oyster Summer
Über-fresh varieties change with the seasons, but the best oyster-on-the-half price stays the same ... 6/$14, 12/$28 Tues-Sun. Read on »
May 10 - Canada's First Top Chef back where he belongs.
After bringing the innaugural Top Chef Canada prize home to Vancouver in July, 2011, Chef MacKay is happy to be back in his own kitchen. For a photo re-play of the season finale party at ensemble... Read on »
ensemble restaurant and bar is Dale Mackay's modern french restaurant where classical French technique meets the modern interpretation and seasonal flavours of British Columbia. Executive Chef/Proprietor and Top Chef Canada contender Dale MacKay's first restaurant promises an extraordinary culinary experience in a relaxed, approachable atmosphere just steps from bustling Robson Street. Casual dress code, open for weekend brunch and for dinner every Tuesday thru Sunday. Private dining and catering services are available.