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Gather. Eat. Drink. Repeat. - CAVU KITCHEN BAR, Richmond, BC

CAVU KITCHEN BAR

4 (186)
CAN$30 and under
Burgers
5911 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC V6X 4C7

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CAVU KITCHEN BAR

4
CAN$30 and under
Burgers
Richmond

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Romantic
GATHER. EAT. DRINK. REPEAT.

Welcome to CAVU, a space where flavor and fun are forever on the menu.

Burgers are our claim to fame but here’s a little secret: we’re rebels at heart. So, buckle up and brace yourself for a menu that defies categorization. Expect the unexpected with dishes full of passion, personality, and playful twists. One bite and you’ll be back.

Our love affair with local is real, and it shows in every drink we serve. From locally roasted coffee to the city’s best brews to the Okanagan’s grapest hits, we’re raising our glass to the community we call home.

Located in the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC, our kitchen and bar is the place to go for fresh, flavorful food and drinks in a cool, laid-back atmosphere. Indulge in gourmet comfort food (with a twist), along with classic, old-fashioned cocktails, local wines, and international and domestic beers.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Cross street
    Elmbridge Way
  • Parking details
    Two Hours complimentary hotel parking available.
  • Public transit
    A short 5 minute walk from the Brighouse Canada Line Station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch Buffet in the Hilton Ballroom

    CA$0.00 - CA$55.00 per person

    May 10, 2026 only
    Indulge Mom in a culinary celebration fit for a queen this Mother's Day in the Hilton Ballroom! * Complimentary Bottomless Champagne Mimosas for Mom! * Photobooth with free printed pics! * Brunch favourites: Flavoured Croissants & Danish I Assorted Hand Wrapped Dim Sum with Spiced Sesame Soy | Local Chicken & Apple Sausage | Smoked Bacon | Belgian Waffles with Whipped Cream & Strawberry Sauce | Eggs Benedict with Smoked Beef Brisket & Hollandaise Sauce * Soup: Crab Bisque with crème fraiche & brioche croutons * Salads: Greek Salad | Classic Caesar Salad | Pasta with Pesto * Mains: Chilli Lime Seared Pacific Salmon | Smoked Grilled Chicken | Baked Cheese Tortellini Primavera I Whipped Potatoes I Market Roasted & Steamed Vegetables * Action Stations: Carved Grainy Mustard Rubbed Roast Beef Au Jus * Dessert Table: Assortment of Cakes, Tortes, Cupcakes & French Pastries | Fresh Cut Fruits * Mogiana Coffee and TAZO Tea $55 Adults | $35 Seniors (65+) | $25 Children (ages 4-12) Taxes & gratuities are additional.
    Mother's Day Brunch Buffet in the Hilton Ballroom Photo

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What 186 people are saying

CAVU KITCHEN BAR reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4.0 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CAVU Kitchen Bar offers a "nice and quiet place for family dining" with a clean environment and "fantastic" service. Diners appreciate "great food" and ambiance, though some suggest expanding the menu. The location is convenient with free parking, and the staff are "amazing and accommodating," ensuring a pleasant dining experience.
186 Reviews
  1. Katherine

    Vancouver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was just right. Food is great though selection could be expanded

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  2. Melanie

    Vancouver8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Food was ok. Fish and chips were huge but just ok. Huli huli chicken was dry (needed mush more sauce and a quite pricey).

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  3. Jonathan

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice and quiet place for family dining. Very clean hotel environment. Server Pritam was fantastic and very accommodating. Our orders were served quickly. Food tasted excellent. We'll be back!

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  4. Meagan

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was amazing and accomadating. We were the last seating for Christmas Day Buffet but felt like we were the 1st. I would definetly go back.

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  5. Ronald

    Vancouver3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was asked to pay shortly after 60 minutes while we were still enjoying our meal. Food was not replensihed inna timely manner. Soup station was not hot. I was also not aware of the fixed gratuity even though only 5 people attended.

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  6. Ingrid

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable experience at the christmas buffet. The prime rib and ham were good. The turkey seemed to be more of a turkey roll than a fresh turkey. The seafood shrimp and candied salmon were good. The Mussels and clams needed a bit more flavoring. Cooked veggies and salads were good. Dessert could have had more selection. It was not replenish so ran out of fruit. Would have been nice to have an assortment of pies and cakes. Mostly cakes for dessert with heavy icing. The service was very good. Nice atmosphere. The parking was a bit challenging for the elderly as we could not find the public elevator as we could not access the hotel one being that we were not guests.

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  7. Carol

    Vancouver4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The reservation is messy . My original booking is made over a month ago, but it is found missing my booking. The food selection was limited and did not justify the price. The buffet time felt rushed with only a 1.5-hour limit. While the service was good, the overall ambiance was average.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, MY experience was ok but as for my partner... not so much. The buffet was beautiful as always. Plenty of choices and all were delicious. However there was a couple of things that detracted from our dinner. First, halfway through my partner's slice of prime rib she found a very long black hair wrapped around her slice of beef. The employee at the carvery station had black hair but it was short and he WAS wearing a hair covering. My partner... she has very RED hair and I have very short gray hair. We brought it to the attention of our waitress who informed the manager. The manager came immediately to the table, inspected her plate and apologised, promising to bring us a couple of specialty drinks to help make up for it. Those drinks never arrived. It should also be noted that when my partner went back to the carvery station to get a replacement slice of prime rib, they had run out and had replaced it with a lesser cut of beef. I had no problem with MY food with the exception that there was very little stuffing to go with the turkey, and I LOVE stuffing so that was a little disappointing. As for the service, our waitress never once bothered to fill my water glass unless called over and it was specifically requested. (she was at our table numerous times with my empty water glass in plain view on her side of the table, also walked past numerous times as well, but never noticed and as stated, did not refill my glass unless specifically asked her to. (this is not what I am used to when dining in ANY restaurant). At the end of our evening the waitress brought our bill telling us that they did give us a 15% discount to make up for the hair in the beef. We did still enjoy our evening, but it was slightly flawed by the errors discussed above.l

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  9. Yvonne

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great Americano (had 2) and great service!

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  10. Amily

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Convenient location, pleasant staff, efficient service, good food presentation and taste. Thank you!

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Cross street
    Elmbridge Way
  • Parking details
    Two Hours complimentary hotel parking available.
  • Public transit
    A short 5 minute walk from the Brighouse Canada Line Station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, CAVU can be a nice pick for a relaxed date night. Guests often describe it as a quiet, laid‑back spot with attentive service and a menu of gourmet comfort food (burgers, cocktails, local wines). Consider booking during happy hour for drink specials and a livelier vibe, or choose a weekday or early dinner for a quieter, conversational atmosphere. Being in the Hilton lobby makes it convenient if you’re staying nearby.

Portion sizes are generally generous or reasonable depending on the dish. Guests mentioned a very large fish-and-chips, fair portions for burgers and mains, and several comments describing meals as filling and good value. A few items (buffet sides or desserts) were noted to run low at busy times, so arrive early for the most selection.

According to the owner information, CAVU is listed as open daily 12:00 am–12:00 am (hotel location), which indicates round‑the‑clock hotel dining hours. Guests also describe breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner service. Because hotel hours and special services can vary, call ahead to confirm current hours or special holiday schedules.

Yes, families do dine here and guests report a clean, quiet hotel environment suitable for family meals. However, accessibility has some caveats: a guest noted parking and locating a public elevator could be challenging for elderly visitors. If accessibility is a concern, call ahead to confirm elevator access and parking instructions so staff can help you on arrival.

Best time depends on what you want: choose happy hour for great drink deals and a lively bar vibe (guests praise HH specials). For a quieter meal and conversation, weekday lunches or early dinners are often calm, one Saturday lunch had very few tables. Avoid major holiday buffets unless you want the buffet experience, which can be busy and time‑limited.

The atmosphere is relaxed, laid‑back and hotel‑friendly, a place for casual meals, happy hour drinks and quiet conversations. Guests frequently mention pleasant, attentive staff, a clean environment, and a comfortable vibe that’s good for business brunches, family dinners, or after‑travel meals. Expect a mix of bar energy during HH and calm dining at off‑peak times.

Casual dress, the restaurant lists its dress code as casual, so comfortable, smart‑casual attire is appropriate whether you’re stopping in for happy hour or a hotel dinner.

Yes, guests report helpful, accommodating staff, so calling ahead to request seating, dietary needs, or parking instructions is recommended. For hotel parking, one guest noted free parking when you register your license plate at the front desk, so ask staff about that when you call. For large or specific requests, speak to the restaurant directly before arrival.

Yes, families and birthday groups dine here and guests report it’s a family‑friendly hotel spot. The menu focuses on burgers and comfort food rather than a dedicated kids’ menu, so portions and familiar dishes often work well for children. For a smoother visit with young kids, consider an earlier seating and mention any needs when you book.

If you want a lively evening with drink specials, weekends (or nights with happy hour) are popular. For a quieter meal and easier conversation, pick a weekday lunch or an early weekday dinner. Guests specifically enjoyed happy hour deals and also noted calm, pleasant weekday visits, choose based on whether you prefer buzz or quiet.

Yes, the restaurant operates during holidays (guests attended a Christmas Day buffet), and owner hours indicate continuous hotel dining. Holiday offerings (like a buffet) may have special pricing, timing or limited seating, so call ahead to confirm holiday hours and reservations.

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A photo of CAVU KITCHEN BAR restaurant

CAVU KITCHEN BAR

4
CAN$30 and under
Burgers
Richmond

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
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