Amaro’s Table East Vancouver: A Warm New Spot Opening Monday

Vancouver’s food scene just keeps getting tastier. I’ve been waiting impatiently for Amaro’s Table to trek east, and the wait is finally over, the award‑winning local restaurant group opens its new East Vancouver location this Monday, November 10. After months of teasers, a “coming soon” sign on Southeast Mill Plain and a beautiful image captioned “Opening November 10th, and we couldn’t be more excited”, we finally have an address and a date.

A new life for the former Hopworks space

The new restaurant takes over the old Hopworks Urban Brewery spot at 17707 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd in the Columbia Tech Center. Hopworks quietly announced in August that it would close its Vancouver taproom on August 9, noting that it planned to focus on its Portland flagship and hinting that a new tenant was on the way. That tenant is Amaro’s Table, which already runs popular locations downtown, in Hazel Dell and in Castle Rock. Northwest Hospitality Group’s guest‑experience director Haleigh Haase described the new East Vancouver spot as perfect for “after‑work connections and enjoying our expertly crafted cocktails”.

What to expect: hours, vibe and happy hour

East Vancouver’s Amaro’s Table will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with happy hour from 2 – 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close. Haase has said the restaurant will offer a quick lunch service and the same award‑winning happy hour fans love. The Columbia Tech Center location is bigger than its downtown sibling, with plenty of parking and an airy dining room that should make it easy to swing by after work without battling city traffic.

The menu: elevated comfort food

Amaro’s Table calls its food “elevated American cuisine,” and the menu backs up that claim. Here’s a taste of what you can expect:

• Starters: From blackened seared ahi with avocado hummus and wasabi aioli to a gooey Bavarian cheese fondue served with a baked pretzel, the opening act is built for sharing. Don’t skip the house potato chips tossed in wagyu butter or the addictive corn fritters with honey butter.

• Salads & sandwiches: The Wild Salmon Nicoise pairs roasted potatoes and green beans with a balsamic vinaigrette, while the house salad adds candied walnuts and seasonal fruit. Burger fans can opt for the Herb Chicken Sandwich with Swiss, onion and garlic aioli or a classic cheeseburger on a potato bun.

• Large plates: This section is where Amaro’s Table really shines. The Classic Fried Chicken comes with coleslaw, mashed potatoes and honey butter; the Chicken Marsala features pan‑seared chicken breast in a wild mushroom and Marsala wine sauce; and the Citrus Glazed Salmon arrives on a pool of blood orange beurre blanc. Steak lovers can choose between a 16‑oz ribeye and a 12‑oz New York served with chimichurri.

• Daily risotto: Each day has its own risotto special; for example, Tuesday brings a roasted bell pepper risotto with blackened chicken, while Friday features cilantro risotto with grilled salmon.

• Desserts and sides: End your meal with ricotta doughnuts dipped in caramel or a classic creme brûlée. Sides range from garlic bread to roasted vegetables and mac & cheese.

• The restaurant also offers non‑alcoholic beverages and craft cocktails; if their downtown bar is any indication, expect everything from house‑made margaritas to creative seasonal concoctions. Happy hour features discounted bites and drinks, a tradition the East Vancouver location will continue.

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Community love and accolades

Amaro’s Table isn’t just hyped by its owners. The restaurant has won “Best of Clark County” five years running and maintains a 4.5/5 rating on TripAdvisor based on 84 reviews. Diners praise the attentive service and the balance of comfort food with refined execution. In a region where restaurant closures have become all too common, the community’s enthusiasm is refreshing — a recent Reddit thread about the East side opening was full of “finally!” comments (and a few exclamation‑point‑heavy emojis). This fan base is one of the reasons Northwest Hospitality Group has been able to grow even as others downsized.

Why I’m excited

As someone who spends more time at local eateries than at my own dining room table, I’m thrilled to see Amaro’s Table bringing its magic to the east side. Their fried chicken has saved many of my late lunches, and I’ve been known to order the Citrus Glazed Salmon twice in one week. The downtown and Hazel Dell locations are among my go‑to spots to meet clients or grab a post‑show bite, and the service is consistently friendly and polished. Having Amaro’s Table in Columbia Tech Center means I can swing by after showing homes in east Vancouver without crossing the interstate.

If you’re planning to visit, make a reservation through their website — early buzz suggests opening week will be busy. And if you see a guy at the bar eyeing the cheese fondue like it’s the last pretzel on earth, that’s probably me. Come say hi.

The bottom line

Amaro’s Table East Vancouver opens on Monday with a promise of elevated comfort food, craft cocktails, and the warm hospitality that has earned the restaurant a devoted following. It breathes new life into a vacant brewpub, fills a gap in the east side dining scene, and gives us one more reason to love living in Clark County.

Hungry yet?

Disclaimer: This post is not a paid promotion or sponsored content. I just genuinely like Amaro’s Table and if you’ve been to their other locations, you probably get why.