The District Brasserie

We did brunch. Had the District Brunch Bowl and the Veggie Bowl. Great flavor, large portions. Mimosas!!! Jazz music on the patio! Great service.

I'd hate to give this place three stars because the food is actually quite good but this review is based off of my most recent visit.

The mussels here are exceptional although the fries are a little bit overdone and slightly cold.

My husband and I tried the District twice recently, first in mid-July and then again this past weekend. Our first visit we shared the crab fritters, red curry mussels and the beef short rib. The crab fritters were very tasty, however, not a hint of crab in them, nor do they taste like crab. Think the name is deceiving, but again they were deep fried goodness with a tarragon (tarter sauce) kind of flavour, and not expensive. The mussels took a very long time and we noticed others that had been seated after us were being served their second courses. We asked the waitress to check, we never found out the reason for the delay, however they reduced our bill by 20% to make up for the wait. The red curry mussels with patat friet & grilled bread were delicious! Nothing negative to say about the mussels and the fries served with, PERFECT. However, if you prefer bread with your mussels (as my husband does), maybe ask for more bread instead of the fries. The short rib dish was a bit disappointing. The short rib was delicious, but the potato gnocchi was terrible (sorry). It was hard and chewy, should be fluffy, and melt in your mouth.We decided to give the district a second try, and this time we had the crab cake, brussel sprouts and the cod burger. The crab cake was nice and served with two tasty sauces spread on the plate. In case you are sharing, note this is one cake. The deep fried Brussel sprouts were a real let down. Unfortunately they were not hot at all, not crispy at all and burnt. We could not eat them. Last, was the cod burger, which was very good. The fish was cooked perfectly and was a good portion for the bun. I had it with fries, which again for me were perfect. I like my fries extra crispy, the District makes the best fries! Our server was great, all dishes and came out in good time. She ensured the brussels sprouts were not charged to our bill. The inside of the restaurant could use a good cleaning and maybe some repairs to the seating. I understand the rustic look, but there is rustic and then there is grimy. If you are sitting on the patio, you may want to take a look to ensure you ask for a table with chairs and not stools for more comfort. I would recommend the restaurant, but hope they can work on the consistency in preparing and serving the food so that it comes within a reasonable amount of time and is served hot.

I love the District! It is a regular spot for dinner. They have a great menu of tapas style appetizers and amazing mussels! They also have an extensive list of Belgian Beer, including one that you have to surrender your shoes to have!!It is a small and intimate atmosphere with an open kitchen so you can feel in the middle of the action. It is a great location at the foot of Lonsdale with easy access to Galleries, Lonsdale Quay and the Seabus.