Must-see restaurants in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies

  • Tangent Cafe

    Vancouver

    Lined with retro wood paneling, this warm and welcoming Drive hangout combines comfort-classic wraps and burgers with several Malaysian curries and some…

  • La Mezcaleria

    Vancouver

    Expect superb soft tacos topped with delectable ingredients such as pork confit and braised beef cheeks at this superior Mexican restaurant. Take a seat…

  • Downlow Chicken Shack

    Vancouver

    Spicy, deep-fried, southern-style chicken is the menu foundation at this bright and buzzing spot with its surprisingly happy grinning-bird logo. Choose…

  • Trafiq

    Vancouver

    This sometimes clamorously busy French-influenced bakery-cafe is a lunchtime magnet with its quesadillas, house-made soups and bulging grilled sandwiches …

  • La Casa Gelato

    Vancouver

    If you've been on your feet all day exploring the city, it may be time to cool down with an ice-cold treat. A visit to Vancouver's fave traditional ice…

  • Teahouse in Stanley Park

    Vancouver

    Occupying a gabled 1930s park building, this lovely spot serves contemporary West Coast classics such as roasted BC sablefish and Fraser Valley duck,…

  • Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant

    Vancouver

    Reservations are not accepted at this Drive favorite, so arrive early for a table or expect to queue. Even if you have to wait, it'll be worth it: the…

  • La Cigale French Bistro

    Vancouver

    A charming neighborhood bistro with a casual contemporary feel, La Cigale's menu combines traditional French recipes with local ingredients and simple,…

  • Toshi Sushi

    Vancouver

    There are no reservations and the place is tiny, but this unassuming sushi joint just off Main is the best place in the neighborhood for Japanese dining…

  • Jamjar

    Vancouver

    This super-friendly cafe-style joint has a rustic-chic interior and a folksy Lebanese menu of ethically sourced ingredients, with lots of vegetarian…

  • Kintaro Ramen Noodle

    Vancouver

    One of Vancouver's oldest noodle shops, fancy-free Kintaro feels like a bustling ramen spot in backstreet Tokyo. Arrive off-peak to avoid queues and snag…

  • Tractor

    Vancouver

    At this healthy fast-food cafeteria, step up to the counter and choose a protein (chicken, ahi tuna or tofu, for example) as well as two sides to add to…

  • Mumbai Local

    Vancouver

    Seated alongside a striking Mumbai-themed mural, dive into some street-food snacks and dishes inspired by the home-style cuisine of this bustling Indian…

  • Le Crocodile

    Vancouver

    Behind half-curtained windows in an unassuming building that resembles a cast-off from a shopping mall, this excellent Parisian-style dining room is right…

  • Slickity Jim's Chat 'N' Chew

    Vancouver

    This good-value local favorite gets jam-packed with bleary-eyed locals soothing their hangovers, but it's worth the wait for a quirky, darkened room lined…

  • Gone Village Eatery

    Whistler

    Tucked behind Armchair Books, this is a good place to jump the breakfast queues and load up with some energy-generating 'overnight oats'. Come lunchtime,…

  • Costa del Sol

    British Columbia

    Arriving off-peak is the best way to avoid the crush and maybe even snag a table at this bright-painted former police station with a striking Emiliano…

  • Poke Guy

    Vancouver

    Trip down the steps (not literally) to this busy spot and you'll find one of the city's favorite poke destinations. Expect friendly service, heaped bowls…

  • Twisted Fork Bistro

    Vancouver

    Granville Strip's best brunch, this narrow, art-lined bistro feels as if it should be somewhere else. But even clubbers need to eat well sometimes. The…

  • Locals Restaurant

    Vancouver Island

    ‘Locally produced’ is a mantra you hear a lot on Vancouver Island and it’s taken particularly seriously at this attractive, if pricey, wooden restaurant…

  • Simmons Mattress Building

    Calgary

    This old brick factory is breathing new life into Inglewood, where you can have all of your culinary cravings satisfied: Charbar's upstairs and rooftop…

  • Cartems Donuterie

    Vancouver

    The youngest of a three-outlet gourmet doughnut mini-chain (the others are on Main St and downtown), this austere-looking L-shaped spot is all about…

  • Rumpus Room

    Vancouver

    Lined with junk-shop kitsch and mismatched 1970s rec-room furniture, this friendly Main St hangout is an inviting spot for craft beers and bulging burgers…

  • Cooks Restaurant

    Vancouver Island

    In a town that trades on its outdoor affiliations, there’s always a place for guilty-pleasure eating indulgences which, in the case of this new snack…

  • Rain or Shine

    Vancouver

    Tucked around the corner from a row of eateries serving everything from noodle bowls to Lebanese dishes, this small outpost of one of Vancouver's favorite…

  • Ruby

    Victoria

    The Hotel Zed's upmarket diner lures locals (arrive off-peak to avoid the crush) with its breakfast tacos and eggs Benedict platters (recommended: the …

  • Atrevida Restaurant

    British Columbia

    On busy nights (‘Sticky Finger Fridays’ are best, with hot finger food including chicken wings) the restaurant in the Galiano Inn transforms into the…

  • Pass 'n Thyme

    Vancouver Island

    Head up the ramp alongside and aim for a picture-window table overlooking shimmering, boat-bobbling Broughton Strait. You'll soon be diving into some…

  • Sauce Pasta Cafe

    Vancouver

    When you've exhausted the local ramen joints, take a different noodle route at this tiny fresh-made pasta place. There's a handful of seats (takeout is…

  • Pink Bicycle

    Victoria

    A long way from the greasy patties of yore, the Pink Bicycle (named for the machine that has pride of place in the window) deals in gourmet burgers served…

  • Pluto's

    Victoria

    A garage-rehabilitation project with a galactic theme, Pluto's is the only remaining Phillips 66 'bat-wing'-style gas station left in Canada, although the…

  • Zephyr Cafe

    Squamish & Around

    No piece of furniture looks like it had the same previous owner at this unashamedly retro cafe in downtown Squamish, from the milk churns posing as…

  • Cartems Donuterie

    Vancouver

    Vancouver's coolest doughnut emporium offers a raft of fresh-made fusion treats with irresistible flavors including Earl Grey, salted caramel and the…

  • Pagliacci’s

    Victoria

    A local legend that's often packed elbow-to-elbow on busy evenings, this New York–style Italian restaurant serves great pasta dishes, often with a West…

  • Simply Thai

    Vancouver

    Yaletown's best restaurant lunch deal – it's $10 for a main (including curries and stir-fries) with rice and a spring roll at this friendly Thai joint…

  • Gumboot Cafe

    British Columbia

    A cool, wood-floored hangout that's ideal for eavesdropping on local gossip – or just perusing the ever-changing art lining the walls. Either way, drop by…

  • Murchie's Tea & Coffee

    Victoria

    Despite being conceived by an expat Scotsman in New Westminster in 1894, BC’s quintessential tea merchant has become a Victoria staple with the company…

  • Molly's Reach

    British Columbia

    Any Canadian who was near a TV set in the 1970s and '80s will recognize this sunset-yellow harborside abode as the primary filming location for the long…

  • Craig Street Brew Pub

    Vancouver Island

    An inviting, multi-floor locals' hangout (aim for the top-floor patio in summer), this dark-wood boozer offers a huge menu of elevated pub grub, from taco…

  • East is East

    Vancouver

    Locals craving Indian and Middle Eastern comfort food plus a side dish of live music and international dance love this immersive, aromatic haven. Avoid…

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