Handson Steak and Frites Restaurant

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Handson Steak & Frites, located in Vancouver’s West End, is the latest venture from veteran Chef Kyle Lee. This sleek, modern steakhouse focuses on doing one thing exceptionally well: premium, sustainably raised steaks paired with double-cooked, perfectly seasoned frites. The moody, inviting interior features deep greens, warm wood accents, and an open kitchen, where the sizzling of butter-basted steaks becomes part of the dining experience. Don’t miss the chef’s signature beef tartare, infused with smoky beef tallow, and explore a curated wine list designed to complement every bite.

@eatswithwendy Just checked out a new steakhouse in downtown Vancouver – Handson Steak & Frites. Their signature 6oz tenderloin comes sizzling on a cast iron skillet, so you can flip and finish it just how you like—definitely a fun “hands-on” moment. We started with the beef tartare, then the roasted mushrooms totally stole the show as our favourite side, with the grilled prawns adding a nice surf-and-turf balance. Finished off with their lemon crème brûlée, torched right at the table with a dramatic plume of smoke (brace yourself!) 📍 Handson Steak & Frites @handsonyvr 847 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L7 #yvreats #yvrfoodies #steakvancouver #yvrfood #trending ♬ original sound – eatswithwendy

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Our Visits

Visit #1 – Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 8:00 PM

Menu and Review – Starred = Tried/Reviewed

Orion Draft Beer (Left) & Estrella Damm (Right)

We didn’t know what to expect ordering $17 imported beer for the Orion, but it tastes just as similar as the Estrella Damm at $7. Good beers though.

8.0 / 10

6 Oz Cast Iron Steak Tenderloin

They pre-sear and bring it out on a sizzling hot cast iron skillet, and you will cook them to your liking. It cooks fast, so make sure you pay attention. It was quite tender even though it turned medium after we were done taking pictures. Nothing special in terms of flavors. It was seasoned with salt only it seemed. It comes with pesto-like sauce, which we personally thought was not a good pairing with the steak.

6.6 / 10

Fries

Good and crispy fries.

8.5 / 10

Roasted Mushrooms

This was actually the best dish. Flavors were what you would expect and were really well executed. It was even better than Elisa’s version of sauteed mushrooms.

10 / 10

Steak Tartare & Chips

This was not it. The chips were crispy, but the steak tartare was pre-made. We saw one of the chefs pulled it out of the fridge in the kitchen. It was a shame because the flavors were there.

5.8 / 10

Grilled Prawns

It’s grilled prawns.

7.5 / 10

Lemon Custard Creme Brulee

Tasted good. The chef will come and caramelize it for you, which was cool. Since they used a hot round skillet to caramelize, and it took a few tries to fully cover the surface, the middle part was burnt and bitter. Hopefully, they realized the trade-off between flavors and presentation/performance.

5.8 / 10

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Fun Facts / Things to Know

• Fact 1: Not sure if this is a fact, but you get to finish cooking your steak if you order cast iron tenderloin. Hence, “Hands-on” Steak.
• Fact 2: Chef Kyle Lee used to work at Baobei and Cincin.