Tasting & Group Menus
Current Four Course Tasting Menu
Dungeness Crab
Pineapple, Daikon, Avocado
Moroccan Spiced Black Cod
Chick Peas, Cashews, Black Trumper Mushrooms
Beef Shin and Fries
Carrot Purée, Watercress
Chocolate Fondant
Hazelnut-Nougatine Ice Cream
$48pp based on minimum quantities
Current Four Course Vegetarian Tasting Menu
Roasted Beet Salad
Watercress, Orange, Mascarpone
Butternut Squash Veloute
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Parmeson
Potato Gnocchi
Tomato Butter Sauce, Rocket, Olives
Orange Pavlova 
Yogurt Sorbet, Green Cardamom
$35pp based on minimum quantities
The tasting menus listed above are those currently on the ensemble dinner menu, but can be changed to suit a private party. Please call us to discuss your ideas and requirements, as we are more than happy to create a special menu just for your occasion. We will work together to satisfy your budget and expectations. Group menu prices are based on minimum quantities and are subject to season and availability.
Private Dining & Catering
The restaurant and bar are available for special event brunch, lunch or dinner buy-out booking, by special arrangement. Seated capacity is 65 in the dining room, plus an additional 18 guests seated at high stools in the bar. To inquire, please contact General Manager Kevin Van Hullebush at 604.569.1770 or via email.
Off-Site Events
We are pleased to accommodate film set, corporate and private event catering requirements on a delivery or pick-up basis, for self-service. Staffed service is available only by special arrangement. Most small and medium size dinner orders can be executed if the kitchen is advised by 2pm on event day - and lunch, by special arrangement. To secure a direct line to the kitchen during non-service hours, please contact General Manager Kevin Van Hullebush at 604.569.1770 or via email.
Corporate Catering
Our sister restaurant, emsemble Tap (45 beers/15 on tap plus modern comfort food) is equipped with a full service catering kitchen and offers delivery to the downtown core. (free delivery for orders over $100). To view the take-out/delivery menu or to order online, please visit the catering page of the ensemble Tap website.
Booking Policy: We require a 50% deposit at the time of booking, and ask that the balance be paid in full at the conclusion of your event. To inquire, please contact General Manager Kevin Van Hullebush at 604.569.1770 or via email.
indicates a menu item first prepared by Chef MacKay on Top Chef Canada.
February 14 , 2012
Executive Chef Dale MacKay
Executive Sous Chef, Ryan Mielty
Private dining and catering in Vancouver, BC. In the heart of downtown Vancouver, the new ensemble Restaurant and Bar has opened with Grand Chef and Top Chef Canada contender Dale MacKay at the helm. The restaurant and bar are available for special events, business functions and private parties, by special arrangement. Seated capacity is 80 in the dining room, plus an additional 30 at high stools in the bar.