Must-see restaurants in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies

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    Public Market Food Court

    Vancouver

    A budget dining option that's very busy in summer; you could auction off your table to the highest bidder when you're ready to depart (just kidding)…

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    Coast

    Vancouver

    A buzzing seafood joint where Vancouver locals like to be seen scoffing a wide array of aquatic treats. Knowing reinventions of the classics include prawn…

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    Fire Pizza

    Vancouver

    The more popular of two side-by-side pizza joints (hence the lineups). The generously topped thin-crust slices here are the perfect way to salve your…

  • El Camino's

    Vancouver

    The booze (beer, cocktails and tequila) is just as important as the food (Latin American street nosh) at this buzzing, patio-fronted hangout. Snag a…

  • Tera V Burger

    Vancouver

    Aiming to convert meat-eaters into herbivores is the stated aim of this small vegetarian burger bar, which means hearty, meat-esque dishes such as grilled…

  • Sandbar

    Vancouver

    West Coast seafood dominates at this slick, high-ceilinged restaurant-with-a-view near Granville Bridge. The fresh oysters are popular and they're best…

  • Tap & Barrel

    Vancouver

    In the heart of Olympic Village, this popular neighborhood haunt serves gourmet comfort nosh such as Cajun chicken burgers and pineapple-and-pulled-pork…

  • 21 Steps Kitchen & Bar

    Whistler

    Offering small plates ($6 to $16) for nibblers and main dishes for starving skiers, the chefs at this casual upstairs spot advertise their work as 'modern…

  • Bob Likes Thai Food

    Vancouver

    Take a seat beneath the giant wooden spoon and fork paintings at this laid-back joint and tuck into satisfying Thai comfort grub. The papaya salad and…

  • Peter's Drive-In

    Calgary

    Its motto is 'the drive-in you can't drive by' and clearly, the crowds agree. It's packed, offering a largely-unchanged-since-1962 menu of super-thick…

  • Off the Tracks

    Vancouver

    This slightly hidden cafe on Railspur Alley is a smashing coffee stop but it also serves good-value all-day breakfasts – go for the chorizo-egg-and-cheese…

  • Bruno's Cafe & Grill

    Banff Town

    While other joints stop serving breakfast at 11am, greasy-spoon-meets-pub Bruno's keeps going all day, replenishing the appetites of mountain men and…

  • Black Lodge

    Vancouver

    Vancouver's quirkiest vegetarian resto-bar serves meat-free burgers and smokies that carnivores love just as much. Coconut 'bacon' and veggie 'pulled pork…

  • Hawksworth

    Vancouver

    The fine-dining anchor of the top-end Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a see-and-be-seen spot for swank dates and business meetings. Created by and named after…

  • Saffron

    British Columbia

    Indian restaurants tend to thin out as you head north out of Vancouver with a few stray exceptions. Saffron, located in a utilitarian strip mall in…

  • Eagle's Eye Restaurant

    British Columbia

    At 2350m (7700ft) above sea level, the top (literally) bistro at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort proudly champions itself as Canada’s highest restaurant…

  • Splitz Grill

    Whistler

    Whistler's best burgers are served up at this unassuming storefront, which opens onto a surprisingly large seating area and a hidden tree-framed patio out…

  • Tacofino Ocho

    Vancouver

    The eighth incarnation (hence the name) of this Mexican fusion Vancouver mini-chain has a polished, industrial-chic feel that echoes Mount Pleasant's…

  • Lucy's Eastside Diner

    Vancouver

    On those bleary-eyed mornings when only heaping comfort grub hits the spot, head to this popular retro-look diner that serves good-value breakfasts, from…

  • Their There

    Vancouver

    It can be hard to find seats at this trendy little cafe so consider arriving off-peak if you fancy diving into gourmet sandwiches such as pork Cubano or…

  • Panidor Bakery Cafe

    Vancouver

    A cavernous, French-flavored cafe serving baked-on-site crusty bread and sweet and savoury treats and pastries. Drop by for crepes, baguette sandwiches or…

  • Eternal Abundance

    Vancouver

    Organic and vegan are the watchwords at this grocery store cafe combo where you'll feel healthier just by walking through the door. Located in a little …

  • ReBar

    Victoria

    A beloved local fave with a monochrome-painted exterior (and riotously colorful tablecloths inside), this is the best place in town for vegetarians and…

  • Horn OK Please

    Vancouver

    Dedicated to Indian street food, this bright-painted West End hole-in-the-wall specializes in bulging naan bread wraps (lamb tikka recommended) but also…

  • Popina

    Vancouver

    Like a static food truck on steroids, this quirky, bright-painted freight container serves elevated burgers and hot sandwiches (crispy chicken with fries…

  • Ukee Dogs Taqueria

    Vancouver Island

    A no-fuss snack shack where hot dogs and shrimp tacos make perfect bedfellows. The messier dogs (pulled pork, mac 'n' cheese, pizza) might require a knife…

  • Bridges

    Vancouver

    This bright-yellow waterfront landmark has one of Vancouver's best sunset patios from which to enjoy (slightly pricey) pub-style dishes such as fish and…

  • Gyoza Bar

    Vancouver

    A long, brick-lined room with a chatty vibe and a menu packed with Japanese comfort dishes, there's much more than gyoza on the table here. Start with an…

  • Lotus Pond Vegetarian Restaurant

    Victoria

    This no-frills downtown spot was satisfying local vegetarians long before meat-free diets became fashionable. Superior to most Chinese eateries and with a…

  • The Wandering Moose

    Vancouver Island

    The red-brick walls of Cumberland's original post and customs house contrast with a more flamboyant interior complete with moose's head, dollhouse and red…

  • Mint

    Victoria

    This loungey hangout is especially popular with bar staff winding down after their late-night shifts. But they don't just come to bitch about their non…

  • Grizzly House

    Banff Town

    This unusual restaurant specializes in exotic meats, from beef and buffalo to shark and kangaroo, cooked fondue-style at your table, either in hot oil or…

  • Laggan's Bakery

    Lake Louise

    At this cafeteria/bakery in Lake Louise's shopping mall, neither the atmosphere nor the fresh bread and baked goods are anything to write home about…

  • Tia's Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    Currently Port McNeill’s only casual cafe, Tia’s is proudly old-school, the sort of place where you can order steak and eggs for breakfast and get…

  • Picnic

    Victoria

    Downtown's funkiest little cafe is easy to miss, but it's worth the hunt. There's a Canadiana feel to the interior, hence the artwork moose head, but…

  • Shinglemill Pub & Bistro

    British Columbia

    Built on piles over the lake at the edge of town, this historic pub knocks out hearty burgers, stir-frys and sandwiches. But the main reason to come here …

  • Lighthouse Pub

    British Columbia

    A cavernous trad pub and locals' favorite where heaping fish and chips combine with a side order of waterfront boat- and floatplane-spotting. The…

  • Red Brick Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    A popular coffee-stop hangout for the denizens of Sidney, this neighborhood cafe also does a brisk lunchtime trade in soups, chili and thick sandwiches…

  • Sachi Sushi

    Whistler

    This popular Japanese spot is a sushi specialist but they also serve everything from pork gyoza to spicy hotpots and stomach-warming udon noodle bowls –…

  • Royal Dinette

    Vancouver

    Seasonal and regional are the foundations of this handsome downtown restaurant, but add friendly, unpretentious service to the mix as well. There's a…

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