The Bottom Line
If there's a restaurant/lounge that epitomizes hip, urban Yaletown, it's Glowbal. Set in the heart of the neighbourhood's dining and nightlife district, Glowbal is both an acclaimed eatery and a nighttime hot spot.
Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar / AFTERglow
1079 Mainland Street
Vancouver, BC
604-602-0835
Pros
- Fabulous location in the heart of Yaletown
- Large, outdoor patio perfect for pretty days
- Hip, urban crowd
- Valet parking available Thursday - Saturday
Cons
- The music at dinner can be too loud for easy conversation
- May be long wait times at peak hours
- Street parking may be difficult to find
- Very few vegetarian options
Description
- Open Daily
Lunch 11:30am - 3pm
Afternoon Menu 3pm - 5pm
Dinner 5pm - 12am
Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10:30am - 3pm - Most dinner entrées $22 - $30
- Most lunch entrées $12 - $16
- Single items from the Satay Bar $2 - $3
- Make reservations, especially on weekends
- Easy to mingle in the crowded AFTERglow lounge
Guide Review - Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar / AFTERglow
If Yaletown is the height of trendy, desirable urban living in Vancouver--which by many measures it is--then Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar is as much a reflection of it's location as it is the epitome of the Yaletown aesthetic: modern, luxe, minimalist, with a menu that's a mix of Asian and Pacific Northwest inspirations.
Well known for its delicious seafood, Glowbal is a fabulous place to brunch--especially on the patio on a beautiful day--or to grab appetizers and drinks at night. The dinner menu can be expensive, but a sampler of Satay Bar items is only $24, or you can pick and choose individual items that are just $2 - $3 each.
Populated by both the already-celebrated (Robert Pattinson of Twilight fame allegedly loves their Kobe meatballs) and the dying-to-be-discovered alike--as well as the usual upwardly-mobile Yaletown after-work crowd--both the restaurant and the AFTERglow lounge (an attached room separated from the main dining area) are weekend hot spots for downtown nightlife.
