Must-see restaurants in Vancouver

  • Little Juke

    Vancouver

    The tiny West End satellite of a popular Chinatown southern fried chicken joint, expect a finger-licking array of tender, deliciously coated pieces (from…

  • Motomachi Shokudo

    Vancouver

    A West End favorite, this intimate, incredibly tiny ramen house – it has fewer than 20 seats – combines good service with perfect comfort dishes. First…

  • Gobble

    Vancouver

    Gobble's like a big walk-in food truck with a long counter and super-friendly staff. Order your protein (from porchetta to vegan chickpeas) plus two sides…

  • Fife Bakery

    Vancouver

    Colonizing what used to be an old paper tag factory, this tiny bakery produces what may be Vancouver's finest sourdough loaf. Using ingredients sourced…

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    Cacao 70

    Vancouver

    The detailed, Parisian-look interior of this chocolate-lovers' hangout (Western Canada first branch of a popular Quebec mini-chain) is enough to entice…

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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 …

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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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