Michelin-recognized Vancouver restaurant makes comeback during pop-up

Mar 30 2026, 9:31 pm

Many were heartbroken when the Michelin Bib Gourmand Vancouver restaurant Say Mercy! announced it was closing its doors in 2024. But fans of the eatery are in luck, as it shared it will be returning at a pop-up — but only for a few weeks.

From April 13 to May 10, Say Mercy! will be returning inside The Mackenzie Room, bringing with it its Southern BBQ-inspired dishes that built its initial cult following.

For five weeks, Say Mercy! will be offering a tasting menu for two, titled “Just the two of us,” which will feature bites like its Sweet and Smoky BBQ Bolo, Original Shrimp and Grits, Smoked Ribs, and its buttery soft Parker House rolls.

You’ll also be able to enjoy favourites from The Mackenzie Room’s current menu, meaning you’ll be able to enjoy bites from two Michelin-recognized kitchens.

“It’s the hits you’ve been craving, from a menu we can’t stop talking about,” shared The Mackenzie Room on Instagram.

Reservations for this pop-up are already live and are expected to fill up quickly, so be sure to place yours now before it’s too late.

Say Mercy! was best known for its signature blend of Americano and Italiano cuisines, championing what it called “an unexpected love story” between cultures.

The restaurant had gained significant notoriety within the food industry, receiving three consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand Awards over its five-year operation. It officially closed on Nov. 2, 2024.

Say Mercy! x The Mackenzie Room

When: April 13 to May 10
Where: The Mackenzie Room — 415 Powell St., Vancouver
Reservations: Available online

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