Son Vida - Bedford

First of all it is no longer Son Vida, so they should remove the website off the internet and also the new place just now open 2 weeks is called Butcher Block.....needs some work as was far behind standards of serving a large crowd even if unexpected..my food was overcooked and my friends was fine, just took way too long to get served and the space is tight in areas, a bit cozy in spots, I had to move my seating from a chair in the corner by the main bar as to avoid getting an elbow in the back of my head from the man sitting at the tall bar stool behind me. Hope they correct some minor mistakes to make it better for the area. Good luck..

A larger group of us arrived here to try out the tapas offerings. We had a group of 5 and ordered a variety of tapas plates to share. The server was very accommodating and was regularly back to check on us, despite the extra-busy night. The food was great, tasty and hot. We had no complaints about any dish. Possibly the only thing might be portion sizes vs price, but at a Hamachi joint I expect it to be a bit on the overpriced end so this wasn't a surprise. Not a nightly type of place but a once in a while enjoyable spot.

This food here is great and the service is great! What I enjoy here the most is that the food tastes so fresh and home made. Most of the dishes you can tell are authentic and they support local breweries. They have local brews for $5.00 on tap on Fridays. Definitely a good recommendation for somebody looking for Mediterranean food.

This is a nice little pub/restaurant in a new area of Bedford, NS. The atmosphere is good, and so is the food (for a pub). I have eaten there three times. The first time was good - an excellent bucket of mussels for lunch. The second time the server forgot the starter, but offered to bring it AFTER the main course. The third time there was a long list of things on the menu that weren't available. This shortage carried over into the offerings of draft beers and even condiments - apple vinegar being offered as a substitute for malt vinegar. A bit of improvement in management would earn this place a Very Good rating.

Went here on Saturday night for a get together with friends. We couldn't quite figure out what this restaurant was trying to be...mediterranean or pub food? Nonetheless, we gave it a try. Our waitress was not friendly, didn't come to check on us and we had to ask for refills several times. The food was not appetizing. I ordered the chicken souvlaki, which came with plain chicken (absolutely no spice -- not an exaggeration) and no vegetables. I'm no chef...but I could have made it better myself. My husband ordered a chicken burger which came with a thin slice of chicken, not enough to even cover the burger and a runny sauce. Our friends were not too impressed with their food either. It took forever for them to deliver a salad, which wasn't the same as described on the menu. We definitely won't be back, not unless that make some major changes to this restaurant (recipes, menu, cooks and serving staff). It's unfortunate for the people that live in the area that would like a decent place to go for a nice meal. Note: They also no longer have gluten free options listed on the menu... Another reason why I won't be returning.