Night Out at The Reef on Main Street

Dinner at The Reef
Eat Drink BC: a great dinner at The Reef

It isn't often that Mike & I are able to get out for a bite to eat on our own, so when our daughter planned to go to a sleepover last night, we took the opportunity.

Being something of a locavore, I was interested in checking out an establishment that was participating in Eat & Drink BC, which features a sampling of locally grown food. Our decision was to head to The Reef Restaurant on Main Street to try out their three course menu.

The Reef does not offer a large selection of BC wines (although there is plenty of rum), so we ordered a bottle of their recommended wine to pair with the offered menu, Red Rooster Winery's 2008 Pinot Blanc. Once the wine had warmed up a bit, it was a perfect combination with our meals. A thick curried BC butternut squash and coconut soup was served to start, followed by a main course of two pieces of seared BC albacore tuna, crusted with black and white sesame seeds, served on a bed of white rice and seasonal vegetables. A BC Bartlett pear tart was offered for dessert. For $25.00 per person, this meal was a great value and the food was delicious.

Eat & Drink BC runs until the end of October. I highly recommend trying it out.

Author

  • Stacey Fruin is a passionate B.C. wine explorer, road‑trip enthusiast, and co‑founder of BC Wine Lover. A devoted cyclist and proud booster of the province’s wine community, she has tackled major charity rides including the Ride to Conquer Cancer and the Bicycle Trek for Life. When she’s not discovering new wineries or planning her next culinary creation, Stacey can be found enjoying life in Vancouver with her husband Mike and daughter Sophie. Beyond her wine adventures, she is also the co‑author of the leading guide to basic B.C. company law.