On & Off makes for a perfect date night dinner (and drinks)

Anyone in a relationship knows that now is the time to seriously start considering spots for some special date nights. Valentine’s Day is just three short weeks away, after all!

But whether you’re celebrating on the 14th or just looking to go for a fancy night out on the town sometime in February, we think we’ve found an ideal place to do just that.

On & Off Kitchen & Bar in Coquitlam is a relatively new spot on the scene, as it only soft opened its dinner menu back in December.

And what a dinner menu it is! With offerings like mussels marinière, veal cheek pasta, charcoal grilled sablefish, cheese and charcuterie, Mont Blanc crème brûlée, and much more, we’re sure there’s something memorable to order for any date.

We went to try things out earlier this month and we were blown away by the presentation, the ambiance, and the sheer flavour packed into every dish we ordered—highlights included the focaccia (tastes fresh out of the oven), the ravioli veal cheek (great flavour and not too heavy), and the beef short rib (tender like butter).

Sure, the bill might be a bit on the pricier side of things, but the accommodating service and classy setting more than make up for the higher cost.

And we haven’t even gotten to the cocktails yet, which are just as sensational—to taste and to look at—as the restaurant’s elegant Instagram page showcases them to be.

Do yourself a favour and try the hibiscus margarita; you won’t be disappointed.

On & Off

Address: 15 - 2662 Austin Ave., Coquitlam

Hours: Brunch from 9am to 3pm, dinner from 5pm to midnight