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Ophelia, Vancouver, BC

Ophelia

4.6
4.6
436 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Named after Chef Francisco’s mother, Ophelia will specialize in authentic Mexican cuisine prepared with a refined, elevated approach.

“Given my strong connection to Mexican cuisine, we saw an opportunity to take advantage of my knowledge and passion and do something truly unique here in Olympic Village,” Higareda explains. “My mother inspired my love of cooking and it will be a true honour to return to my roots and pay homage to her and my country at Ophelia this spring.”

Ophelia will also offer a fully licenced bar serving handcrafted cocktails made with premium tequilas and mezcals, along with local and imported craft beers, and New- and Old-World wines.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Francisco Higareda
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Pleasant
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Regions Of Mexico "Oaxaca"

    Mar 18, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
    Join us on an exciting trip through the regions of Mexico, Ophelia will be offering this culinary tour showcasing the vast gastronomy Mexico has to offer, in this first series, it is the turn for: Oaxaca Oaxaca is one of the country’s major gastronomic, historical, and gastro-historical centers whose cuisine is known internationally. Oaxacan food is based on staples such as corn, beans, and chile peppers, but there is a great variety of other ingredients and food preparations due to the influence of the state’s varied geography and indigenous cultures. Corn and many beans were first cultivated in Oaxaca. Well-known features of the cuisine include ingredients such as chocolate , Oaxaca cheese, mezcal, and grasshoppers (chapulines), with dishes such as tlayudas, Oaxacan-style tamales, and seven notable varieties of mole sauce
    Regions Of Mexico "Oaxaca" Photo

What 436 people are saying

Ophelia 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ophelia delights with "incredible food" and "wonderful service," making it a top spot for authentic Mexican cuisine in Vancouver. Highlights include bone marrow tacos, ling cod, and vibrant cocktails. While some found the service inconsistent, many praise its "fantastic atmosphere" and "delicious" dishes, perfect for special occasions.
436 Reviews
  1. Paul VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ling cod was very good. Guacamole and enchilada okay, guava and habanero margarita delicious.

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  2. Kira

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server gave great suggestions and we absolutely loved the food! I would recommend to my friends!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the tacos de arracherra y bone marrow and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Nothing unnecessary in the dish, every flavour complimented the next. The service was wonderful and the cocktails were top notch. Will certainly be back.

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  4. Julie

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! Food was incredible! Service was amazing! Vibe was great! Can't wait to go back!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and good service. Loved the bone marrow tacos and cod.

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  6. Lindsay

    Vancouver13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, great food. OK Margs. Love the happy hour menu!

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  7. Loring VIP

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I now have a new favourite Mexican restaurant in Vancouver. Ophelia's happy hour was perfect on a rainy Saturday.

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  8. Ece AJ VIP

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bone marrow was great and the classic margarita was the best one I've had in a very long time!

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  9. Geraldo

    Vancouver13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were disappointed with our experience as we were expecting a more refined and intimate experience. First, we booked in advanced and we got a table in a high traffic area closer to a staff entrance even though there better tables available. My wife got there a bit earlier and by the time I got there she was already settled down and had ordered a drink, so we decided to stay at our table. The waiter seemed a bit on a rush to get us ordering the food, even though we had ordered and appetizers and were having drinks. But the worst was the food, we placed our order and no more than 3 minutes later the food arrived, which is never a good sign. It was like being in a fast food restaurant. My wife ordered the fish tacos and she barely eat it. The tacos were greasy and tasted liked they been sitting on rancid oil waiting to be served with guacamole , a couple pieces of fish and onions, that’s it! And the guacamole was basically the same on that came with our chips and guacamole we ordered as appetizers. I would expect much more for the price. I ordered the grilled octopus, supposed to be one of their highlights, and the octopus was quite small and dry as if it had been sitting in a warmer in the kitchen for too long. We spent no more than an hour there because of the rushed service and uninspiring food. The tacos were so bad that my wife had trouble getting rid of the rancid oil taste in her mouth after we got home. We definitely would do not recommend this restaurant for the price and the quality of the food.

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  10. Anita

    Vancouver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was celebrating my best friends birthday. We both enjoyed everything we ordered from cocktails to dessert. The cocktail GUABA Y HABANERO was yummy, had 2!!The guacamole was silky with a bit of a kick! Had the ling cod and it was divine melted in my mouth! The TRES LECHES CAKE was excellent, light, flavorful a perfect way to end the dinner.

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FAQs

Ophelia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 800-5253.

Ophelia is rated 4.6 stars by 436 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ophelia

165 2nd Ave W, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1B8

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mount Pleasant
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francisco Higareda
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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