Vancouver
An elegant-but-casual resto-bar with some serious foodie chops, this elongated lounge-like room (think monochrome decor and brushed concrete floors) is…
Vancouver
An elegant-but-casual resto-bar with some serious foodie chops, this elongated lounge-like room (think monochrome decor and brushed concrete floors) is…
Vancouver
A sparkling renovation has transformed this historic wood-beamed cafe into a full-service bistro and bar serving elevated comfort food from burgers to…
Vancouver
There's a serious seafood fixation at this elegant, French-approach restaurant just across from Yaletown's False Creek waterfront. But if you're not in…
Vancouver
Main's best fish and chips. This busy spot combines a seafood wet counter and a bustling fry operation. Order from the cashier, snag a spot at the stand…
Vancouver
Behind its anonymous exterior, Bishop's pioneered West Coast 'locavore' dining long before the farm-to-table movement arrived. Legendary chef-owner John…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's best izakaya (Japanese pubs), this welcoming, wood-lined joint is a cultural immersion. Rice and noodle bowls are available but it's…
Vancouver
You'll find it impossible to pass this small, old-school Greek bakery where the aromas call like a siren song. Step inside and temptation increases…
Vancouver
Many Drive restaurants offer vegetarian options but Sweet Cherubim goes the whole hog with a full-on organic, vegan and veggie menu of hearty, well-priced…
Vancouver
Burgoo, an incongruous rustic-chic shack with a huge exterior wall mural and Main's best summer patio, has a warm, woodsy interior that matches its…
Vancouver
The Vancouver outpost of Victoria's wildly popular breakfast and brunch superstar lures the city's longest queues, especially on weekends. Reservations…
Vancouver
A hip vegan eatery that lures many carnivores with an array of meaty-seeming comfort-grub classics that emulate the flavors and textures of burgers,…
Vancouver
An evocative relic of Kitsilano's hippie past, this vegetarian restaurant has the feel of a comfy farmhouse. It's not unusual to wait for a table at peak…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's last genuine diners has been slightly souped-up, but it hasn't lost its gemlike, old-school edge. Tucked into a formerly gritty…
Vancouver
The Vancouver Art Gallery's mezzanine-level cafe is a chatty indoor dining area complemented by one of downtown's best and biggest patios. The food is…
Vancouver
Avoid the cult of Jam, the lineup-heavy brunchery along the street, and slip into this friendly cafe with its gourmet soups and baguette sandwiches,…
Vancouver
A warm, woodsy bistro that has mastered the art of friendly service and saliva-triggering, gourmet comfort food. Dishes focus on seasonal local…
Vancouver
The startled stuffed beaver by the door (the googly eyes don't help) shouldn't put you off this fun resto-pub, combining a great BC-focused beer menu with…
Vancouver
Just two blocks east from the Drive, it's worth the five-minute walk for what may be East Van's best pizza. Which is saying something, since the Drive is…
Vancouver
The Olympic Village branch of this popular artisan ice-cream shop is tucked into a redbrick former warehouse building. There's typically a dozen or so…
Vancouver
You'll have spotted the lunchtime queues at the Japadog hotdog stands around town, but this was their first storefront, opening back in 2010. The ever…
Vancouver
Reservations aren't taken but it's worth queuing to get into one of Vancouver's most popular Spanish tapas joints. The seats (at small tables and at the…
Vancouver
An authentic holdover from the Drive's Italian immigrant era, this ever-busy bakery is stuffed with old-school, fresh-made treats from lemon bars to cream…
Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill
Vancouver
Not your standard Italian joint, this elevated Mediterranean eatery deploys the cucina naturale approach, revealing the delicate natural flavors of a…
Vancouver
Relocated from its original hole-in-the-wall spot, this welcoming neighborhood hangout is a pie-hugging local legend. Drop by for coffee and slices of…
Vancouver
The original cheery hole-in-the-wall taco shop that inspired a highly successful local mini-chain, the once eye-popping paintwork here has been replaced…
Vancouver
There's a serious commitment to delicious, photo-friendly desserts at this dark, cave-like cafe that's not much bigger than a train carriage. There are…
Vancouver
From the 1400-block of Robson St onwards, you'll find a smorgasbord of authentic Korean and Japanese eateries. A cut above its ESL-student-luring siblings…
Vancouver
The training restaurant of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is a popular spot with in-the-know locals, especially at lunchtime, when $24 gets you a…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's few 24/7 eateries, this local bakery mini-chain has rapidly expanded across the city in recent years; this location is ideal if you…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's favorite farm-to-table restaurants is a lovely rustic-chic room of exposed brick, wood beams and prominently displayed red rooster…
Vancouver
A romantic heritage building eatery with two large and contrasting patios, this sophisticated spot still feels like a secret. The classy white-tablecloth…
Vancouver
This is a punk-tastic diner for fans of seriously real burgers. You'll find an inventive array, from classics to the kimchi-infused Korean-BBQ burgers,…
Vancouver
Transforming a former greasy spoon in the landmark Lee Building into a casual satellite of Fable's popular Kitsilano restaurant, this hipster diner is a…
Vancouver
A small, vegan-only diner run by the team behind next door's Blue Heron Creamery. Expect a friendly welcome (and a wait for a table, especially on…
Vancouver
At this lively, wood-floored breakfast-brunch-lunch favorite, finding a table can be tricky. But it's worth the wait if you're a waffle fan: the light and…
Vancouver
At the forefront of Vancouver's love affair with Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, this tiny, often-busy spot serves daily specials (always check these first…
Vancouver
Arrive off-peak (limited reservations are also available) at this chatty locals' favorite, a friendly, red-tabled restaurant serving French bistro…
Vancouver
It's a rare vegetarian eatery that has a loyal clientele of carnivores, and this is one of them. The bulging, good-value burritos at this quirky, well…
Vancouver
A pilgrimage spot for oyster fans, Rodney's is always buzzing. And it's not just because of the convivial room with its nautical flourishes; these folks…
Vancouver
Behind the shed-like black-wood exterior (and oversized paper lantern) lurks the chatty heart of Kitsilano's best ramen joint, a cozy, izakaya-like spot…
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