The Dining Experience at Chartwell Arbutus in Vancouver
At Chartwell Arbutus, dining is about flavour, freedom, and the pleasure of good company. Enjoy meals in our elegant dining room, where warm service and a welcoming atmosphere make every day dining feel special.
For a more relaxed change of pace, our residence Pub offers a comfortable place to gather over a drink, including local beer on tap, while the rooftop patio is a favourite spot to sip coffee and take in views of English Bay. Whether you’re sharing a meal, meeting friends, or enjoying a change of scenery, dining here is designed to feel social, flexible, and enjoyable.
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Service is just as important to us as the quality of our meals at Chartwell Arbutus
At Chartwell Crescent Gardens, our dining room servers are helpful, friendly, and attentive to your dietary needs and preferences. Good food, prepared well and presented in an attractive atmosphere, is an essential part of our dining experience.
Get a taste for Chartwell’s dining experience
What makes dining in a retirement residence special? It’s a combination of service from friendly staff who come to know your name, the delicious food on your plate, and the social connection that comes from gathering around a table to share stories over a good meal. Don’t forget fun themed meals, the chance to celebrate cherished traditions with family, and the opportunity to enjoy homestyle menu favourites as well as something new you mightn’t have tried if you were on your own. Watch our series of dining experience videos to understand what you can expect in a Chartwell retirement residence!
Explore our eye-catching seasonal menus
Did you know? Chartwell changes their menus to reflect all four seasons of the year! We have more than 750 tried-and-tested recipes that we reflect on our menus throughout the year, many of which incorporate seasonal ingredients that have you looking forward to your dining experience each day. Browse our sample seasonal menu to get a glimpse of what you can expect—including food photography of the meals you’ll see at our retirement residence!
Learn some fun facts about dining at Chartwell
There are so many assumptions out there about what retirement living food is—and most of the time, they couldn’t be more wrong! Explore our interesting infographic for true facts and figures about the dining experience at Chartwell—you may be surprised by what you learn.
