Lolita's South of the Border Cantina
Davie Village
A cozy cantina on Davie Street, Lolita's South of the Border serves a modern Mexican menu showcasing sustainable seafood and local produce. The small dining room has...
- Casual
- Mexican
Hamburger Mary's Diner
Davie Village
Hamburger Mary's has a long history with the LGBTQ community of Vancouver, and it's no surprise to find it located at the rainbow-painted intersection in the heart...
- Casual
- American
L'Abattoir
Gastown
The setting and staff at L'Abattoir are as far from stuffy as you can imagine, making for a nice contrast with the French menu featuring classics like duck with foie...
- Café or Bistro
- French
Catfe
Downtown
Hot on the heels of the cat cafe trend, Catfe in Downtown Vancouver combines a petting zoo experience with a selection of pastries and coffee drinks. The ticket for...
- Café or Bistro
- Local Cuisine
- 1
Adesso Bistro
West End
Tucked into a residential neighborhood in the West End not far from the beach, Adesso focuses on Italy's northwestern Ligurian region with both a la carte and prix...
- Casual
- Italian
Bacchus Restaurant
The Bacchus Restaurant is an ageless and elegant beauty of velvet banquettes, rich woods and Venetian chandeliers. Located in the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa,...
- Fine Dining
- French
Botanist
Botanist opened in the spring of 2017 with tidy creative plates of new Pacific Northwest cuisine that highlight ingredients like morels, sidestripe shrimp, smoked...
- Fine Dining
- Local Cuisine
Chambar
Downtown
Chambar serves Belgian food - meaning waffle-lovers are in for a treat - with tinges of French and Moroccan influence. The brunch menu is good enough to make this a...
- Casual
- Other
White Spot
Various locations
White Spot began in 1928, when Nat Bailey transformed his 1918 Model T into a traveling lunch truck. That same year, the first White Spot drive-in opened on...
- Casual
- American
Ask for Luigi
Downtown
Ask for Luigi serves some of the most authentic and affordable Italian food in Vancouver. The teak-paneled dining room is tiny but organized, and service is prompt....
- Family style
- Italian
Beaucoup Bakery
Fairview
The croissants and pastries at Beaucoup Bakery are so fresh and skillfully-made that it's no surprise to hear the owner honed her craft in France. The seating area...
- Bakery
- Local Cuisine
Bistro 101
Granville Island
Bistro 101 is the training restaurant for Vancouver's Pacific Culinary Institute, meaning a market-driven three-course tasting menu is around $35 per person. Friday...
- Café or Bistro
- International
Blue Water Cafe
Yaletown
Located in a converted Yaletown warehouse with an award-winning team in the kitchen, Blue Water Cafe is known as one of the finest restaurants in Vancouver. The...
- Seafood
- Local Cuisine
Budgie's Burritos
Mount Pleasant
Budgie's Burritos serves Mexican-Canadian standards to eager crowds in Mount Pleasant. In keeping with Vancouver's green personality, all of the dishes are...
- Casual
- Mexican
Cafe Deux Soleils
Commercial Drive
Breakfast is served until 3 pm at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive, and you might just catch a poetry slam, comedy show or live music to go with your meal. The...
- Café or Bistro
- International
Cafe Havana
Commercial Drive
A Cuban-themed eatery on Commercial Drive, Cafe Havana offers a brunch and dinner scene complete with entertainment in the form of live music and local theater....
- Café or Bistro
- Other
Campagnolo Roma
Grandview-Woodlands
Serving fresh pasta and Neapolitan-style pizza in a slick, modern dining room, Campagnolo Roma enjoys a solid reputation among local pizza purists. Portions can be a...
- Casual
- Italian
Cannibal Cafe
Downtown
A burger-centric menu and great beer list are the main attractions at Cannibal Cafe, which has two locations in metro Vancouver. Milkshake Mondays mean a free...
- Casual
- American
Dock Lunch
Mount Pleasant
A small storefront with old-fashioned lettering greets guests at Dock Lunch, where the soul food menu offers classics like stewed pork with biscuits and peach...
- Seafood
- Local Cuisine
Fable
Kitsilano
Kitsilano's Fable combines a small but sophisticated dining room with top-notch service and beautifully plated food. The atmosphere here is refined but...
- Fine Dining
- Local Cuisine
Five Sails
Downtown
The dining room at Five Sails has one of the best waterfront views in Vancouver. Run by husband-and-wife team Ernst Dorfler and Gerry Sayers, the menu features a...
- Fine Dining
- French
Forage
West End
The in-house restaurant at the Listel Hotel is run by Chef Chris Whittaker, whose personal food philosophy centers on hearty local fare. The restaurant serves...
- Casual
- Local Cuisine
Go Fish
Granville Island
A waterfront food shack serving fish-n-chips and other seafood dishes at very reasonable prices, Go Fish makes for the perfect lunch before or after wandering the
- Fast Food
- Local Cuisine
Guu with Garlic
West End
A Japanese fusion restaurant with a focus on all things garlic, the menu at Guu is organized into small tapas-style plates, many with a touch of Italian or Mexican...
- Casual
- Japanese
Hawksworth
Downtown
The Hawksworth regularly places on lists of Vancouver's Top 10 restaurants and it is one of the most coveted reservations in town. The layout of the restaurant...
- Fine Dining
- Local Cuisine
Jamjar
Commercial Drive
The menu at Jamjar is described as Lebanese folk food, featuring handmade staples like hummus and fattoush. The dining room is casual but slick, with communal...
- Family style
- Middle Eastern
Japadog
Downtown
One of the most unique eateries in Vancouver is food-stand-turned-restaurant Japadog. The formula is relatively simple: pork, beef, turkey or veggie hot dogs are...
- Fast Food
- Fusion
La Taqueria Pinche
Fairview
A modest little shop in Fairview, La Taqueria Pinche serves four tacos for $10, a great deal that draws flocks of crowds at lunch and dinner. You can get the...
- Casual
- Mexican
Mr. Red Cafe
Kitsilano
A cozy, family-owned eatery in Kitsilano, Mr. Red Cafe serves North Vietnamese food like deep fried crab, green papaya salad and bun bo hue. A sweet Vietnamese iced...
- Café or Bistro
- Other
New Amsterdam Cafe
Downtown
A chill cafe with stoner leanings and a vapor lounge, the New Amsterdam doesn't actually sell marijuana, but it is smoker-friendly and has various creative...
- Café or Bistro
- International