The Point Grill (UBC Point Grey campus)
While I was a graduate student at UBC, and even as a faculty member, the usual “high-end” bistro for me (or anyone on campus) to take colleagues, visitors and family members for lunch or dinner used to be Sage Bistro, at the University Centre. While not entirely super “high-end”, The Point Grill is a good, higher-end alternative to quick grub on campus.
Welcome to The Point Grill, UBC’s newest innovative upscale casual dining restaurant with exceptional cuisine, beautiful and stylish decor, and cheerful service in a relaxed lounge style environment. We are located in the heart of Marine Drive residence, open Monday through Sunday, and feature a Sunday brunch service. The restaurant is equipped with High Definition TV’s and full bar service featuring draft beer, bottled beer with both local and imported beer, coolers, wine and mixed drinks and cocktails. For your added convenience, we also offer a quick service to-go counter for those in a hurry.
Recently, my best friend took me for lunch to The Point Grill in celebration of my birthday. His partner joined us on a rare lunch for the three of us (they have a little 2 year old girl so I’m sure the times for them to have adult gatherings are few and far between – and his partner has always been like a sister to me, so it was a very nice gathering of people I’m very close to). And of course, he is (like me) an academic (and a professor).
I ordered a Chicken with Kale and Spicy Rice entree ($15) which was very good. The service was great and more than anything, it felt nice to have an opportunity to eat at a locale on campus that is more on the higher end of the scale. The menu is quite varied and the food is very tasty.
I will definitely be back, sooner probably than I think, because it looks like it’s pretty much the only good option after dinner on a Sunday!
Disclosure: HZ paid for our lunches on his own dime. Despite the fact that I teach at UBC, this review is completely unbiased as I have no financial or otherwise stake on UBC Food Services operations.
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