The atmosphere depends on where in the restaurant you sit. During a Canucks game, there is a view of many different large screens, but there are a couple of dark corners where you can share a desert in privacy. The privacy is nice, now if I could only find someone who would actually share the desert.
Reese and Ashley joined us for dinner tonight. Dinner with them is always a good time and the conversation is easy as the food and drinks fly.
French Onion Soup- Ashley started with the French Onion Soup. The French Onion has always been a great dish at OPP. Served "mouth scaldingly hot" the cheese will peel the skin off the roof of your mouth, but you will risk it anyway because it smells so wonderful. Just don't touch the crock it comes in or you will burn your paws! Based on a beef and onion stock and topped off with bread and a healthy amount of provolone cheese at $6 it is well worth it and you may even consider a second order.
Chicken Penne- Ashley ordered the Chicken Penne to be the main part of her meal. A good sized portion, lots of chicken and a good creamy flavourful sauce, and two slices of thick garlic bread to soak up whatever is left a the end. At $15 it is on the higher side of reasonably priced, but when Megan is considering ordering it sans feet (chicken in this case) you know it is a Fat Kid favourite.
Canuck Burger- Reese ordered the Canuck Burger. 7 oz patty that is hand formed and topped with red onion, bacon, mayo, lettuce, pickle and tomato it is a good, basic burger that comes with fries. At $11 it is a basic and decent meal worth considering. I am pretty sure that OPP flame broils their patties for a great flavour that tops any fried or griddled patty. Reese went healthy and ordered the side salad rather than fries. The ranch dip on the side doubled as burger dip. According to Reese, ranch dressing goes well with anything.
Veggie Burger and Sweet Potato Fries- Meg ordered the Veggie Burger. Meg swears that this is the best veggie burger she has eaten. Sometimes I wonder if that is like saying "this is the best fake Rolex I have ever owned." Sure it looks nice, but compared to the original, ugh. Anyway, apparently it is the most like a real burger, no pieces of identifiable veggies inside and again with the flame broiled taste. It comes with lettuce, tomato and onion, and Meg upgrades to the sweet potato fries which comes with a light chipotle aioli. At $12 it is a good deal and Meg swears by it.
Lasagna with Meat Sauce- My favourite at OPP is the Lasagna. It comes in a piping hot metal dish that like it's French Onion brethren will scorch your mouth as you attempt to shovel it in your face. Lots of noodles, lots of sauce, lots of cheese. The flavour is awesome and this has become the lasagna that I measure all other against. It comes with two pieces of garlic bread to mop up the sauce, although there won't be much left by the time you are done. At $13 its not cheap for pasta, but it's worth every penny. The portion size is large and you will have trouble finishing it off.
Ceasars- A special note should be made about the Ceasars at OPP. I don't know what they put in the Ceasars here but they can become habit forming. You have been warned.
Verdict- OPP continues to be a family favourite. There are many more great dishes to try here and they frequently have special events such as Robbie Burns Day (Jan 25) and St. Patricks Day (March 17). On Robbie Burns Day, if you wear a kilt you get a free entree from the special Scottish Menu that night. The Haggis wasn't wonderful from all accounts but it is a good party. I highly recommend checking out OPP if you haven't done so. There seems to be a good amount of vegetarian options on the menu and it is a great atmosphere whether you want a pitcher with the Canucks game, or are looking for a relaxed night out with friends or the family.
We will definitely be back, I am thinking about the Lasagna already...
From the picture of the veggie burger I'm pretty sure they're the same patties that Cactus uses. If so they are actually pretty good. I had to cook a few thousand of them but it's been a few years. As I recall they're oat based and have some nice things like cheese built into the patty.
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