FIVE Kitchen & Oyster Bar

This was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in a long time — and unfortunately, this was my second visit. I had been here once last year and the food was already bad then, but I returned this time only because it was someone else’s celebration. I genuinely hoped - and honestly prayed - that things had improved. Instead, it seems the restaurant has gone into a steady decline. The food was genuinely awful - I can honestly say Denny’s has more flavour than what was served here. We also tried a Belgian waffle, which was extremely difficult to eat - rough in texture and tasted very stale. To make matters worse, the menu does not list all ingredients, which became a serious food safety issue when allergenic ingredients showed up in dishes without warning. Service was painfully slow.

This was my first visit to Five after living in the area for the past 18 years. We chose to dine here on the last night my parents were visiting from Ontario. My elderly dad can sometimes be difficult and may come across as rude, but our waitress, Zena, handled his comments with incredible professionalism, patience, and grace. The service was the best I’ve experienced in White Rock, and the food was absolutely delicious. As a vegetarian, I was especially impressed by the amount of flavour in the linguine. Thank you again, Zena, for making our evening so memorable! Clowder pic from Dad’s meal.

We went here twice over a 2 say period. Kim, our server, was super attentive, and hugged my Aunts and Uncle as we were leaving telling us what a joy it was for her. The dishes are well presented and tasty. The local oysters were plump and delicious. The prices are high, but it is a tourist area. My Uncle had only good things to say about the fresh lobster and crab.

Edit : Congratulations Kimberly, your lack of service knocked Five down to 3 stars on our second visit here! You successfully ignored us, overlooked us, looked right past us when you had 2 other tables. Perhaps look into a new line of work? Our first visit, a 5 star. We MIGHT return ? This was my first visit here and we enjoyed our meals! Unfortunately out of oysters and only 1 crab left when we wanted 2. Our server was nice but didn't really come around enough times, and we ended up having to flag down a co-worker of hers to signal her to bring us the bill. I will say that my halibut was overcooked but she made it right by bringing out another piece that was cooked to perfection so points to her for that. We will definitely dine here again and try some other dishes! Ms. Fancy Google Re

Five Kitchen & Oyster Bar exceeded every expectation tonight. The food was absolutely outstanding—fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. The atmosphere was incredibly romantic with great vibes, making it the perfect spot for a special evening. A huge shoutout to Elizabeth, our server, who truly went above and beyond. Her attentiveness, warmth, and attention to detail made our experience unforgettable. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing food and an unforgettable dining experience in White Rock. 💫🦪🍷