Just because it's a chain does not mean we should go bashing a restaurant, or enter with the preconceived notion that it will be ordinary, or unimaginative or average.
Cactus Club Cafe is actually none of those things. Their menu is expansive, imaginative, and the food is expertly prepared. The service has been great both times I have been there.
I have tried their double braised pineapple hoisin short rib, and it was delicious. The meat was braised very well.. soft and tender. And the pineapple / korean chili sauce was a great match. It came with a heaping side of mashed potatoes.
Their wine list is actually quite good also. They have the regular ones like Mission Hill and Kim Crawford (neither of them are ones I would order), and they also have some unique ones like 'Feenie goes haywire' and Masi Amarone, etc. I noticed several on there that I want to try on future visits.
Cactus Club is a great place for dates, small groups etc if you're near Chinook! It is
Review #26 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012