Restaurants in Vancouver
Vancouver is famous for locally-grown produce and seafood available throughout the city, and you don't have to pay high prices to find them. Downtown there's a variety of ethnic restaurants, including the well-known Kirin Mandarin Restaurant. South Granville offers everything from the high-end West, renowned for its contemporary Canadian dishes, to Vij's, Vancouver's most popular Indian restaurant. For fresh, casual eating, consider Go Fish near Granville Island, or vegetarian The Naam Restaurant in Kitsilano.
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1. West Restaurant & Bar - Top-end: (More than C$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Located amid the fashionable shopping district of South Granville and near the Stanley Theatre, West is popular for weekend dinners as well as pre- and post-theatre. The menu focuses on the best local ingredients, including fresh produce and local seafood, and West's bar is known for its pressed-to-order fruit juice cocktails.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 5:30pm-11pm; Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm
Address
2881, Granville Street, Vancouver V6H 3J4
Telephone
+1 604 738 8938
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2. Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill - Top-end: (More than C$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Flavoursome local ingredients characterise dishes at Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill, alongside sparing use of fats, creams and oils. Menus change with the season, but include favourites such as local seafood, risotto, gnocchi and a 2000-label wine list. Located in Yaletown, its warm interior includes rich golden hues, an exposed beam ceiling and a beautiful wooden bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 5pm-10.30pm
Address
1133, Hamilton Street, Yaletown, Vancouver V6B 5P6
Telephone
+1 604 688 7466
Transport
Bus no 2 to Yaletown
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3. Kirin Mandarin Restaurant - Top-end: (More than C$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreKirin Mandarin Restaurant specialises in local seafood and Northern Chinese dishes, although its Peking duck is a menu favourite. The restaurant is famous for its lunchtime dim sum. This downtown branch features an elegant interior with a massive Kirin (mythical Chinese creature) wall plaque and is located within easy access to shopping and lodging.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 11am-2.30pm & 5pm-10.30pm (from 10am Sat & Sun)
Address
1172, Alberni Street, Vancouver V6E 3Z3
Telephone
+1 604 682 8833
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4. Vij's - Mid-range: (C$25-C$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreGuests line up every night outside Vij's for some of Vancouver's most popular Indian cuisine. A favourite on the West Side, it features an interior of warm earthy tones and a monthly changing menu that offers numerous vegetarian options. To drink, try Vij's unique chaiuccino, made of traditional Indian chai. The restaurant doesn't accept reservations.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 5.30pm-10pm (later if busy)
Address
1480, West 11th Avenue, Vancouver V6H 1L1
Telephone
+1 604 736 6664
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5. Chambar - Mid-range: (C$25-C$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreLocated in a reclaimed warehouse in Vancouver's Crosstown district, Chambar serves innovative modern Belgian cuisine using regional ingredients. Its warm ambience, outstanding beer selection and sophisticated guests have created a niche in the Vancouver dining market. Try Belgian classics with a twist such as mussels cooked in a coconut cream with smoked chilli and lime.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 5.30pm-12am
Address
562, Beatty Street Crosstown, Vancouver V6B 2L3
Telephone
+1 604 879 7119
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6. Hamilton Street Grill - Mid-range: (C$25-C$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreLocated in a converted warehouse in trendy Yaletown, Hamilton Street Grill features an unpretentious decor of rich oak, high ceilings and live jazz music. Quality aged steaks are the draw at Hamilton Street Grill, although the menu includes fresh seafood as well. Don't skip dessert as this restaurant is famous for its sweet treats.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Tue-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm; Daily 5pm-10pm
Address
1009, Hamilton Street, Vancouver V6B 5T4
Telephone
+1 604 331 1511
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7. Go Fish - Budget: (Less than C$25 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Fish-and-chip lovers adore Go Fish at the public fish scales docks near Granville Island. Fresh off the boat, salmon, cod, halibut and shellfish are coated with a batter made with a local beer. The dockside shack has few tables. Most diners take their food away and eat it along the neighbouring Seawall.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Tue-Sun 11.30am-6.30pm (from 12pm Sat-Sun)
Address
1505, West 1st Avenue, Vancouver V6J 1E8
Telephone
+1 604 730 5040
Transport
Bus 2 or 22 to Granville Island
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8. Phnom Penh - Budget: (Less than C$25 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreOften voted Vancouver's best Asian restaurant, Phnom Penh serves authentic Vietnamese as well as slightly spicier Cambodian cuisine in Chinatown. Drawings of the ancient capital of Angkor and little Khmer dolls decorate the softly lit restaurant's interior. Try the hot and sour soup and finish up with the fruit-and-rice pudding.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 10am-9pm (Fri-Sun until 10pm)
Address
244, East Georgia Street, Vancouver V6A 1Z7
Telephone
+1 604 682 5777
Transport
SkyTrain to Main/Terminal, then take any bus North to Georgia/Main
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9. The Naam Restaurant - Budget: (Less than C$25 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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The Naam Restaurant is especially popular with young people, with its vegetarian menu, funky casual decor and beachside Kitsilano location. Simple wooden tables, live music every evening and a wood fireplace (outdoor patio in summer) make it a favourite gathering spot. Expect hearty breakfasts and dinners of Asian noodles, Mexican quesadillas, pizzas and veggie burgers.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily all day
Address
2724, West 4th Avenue, Vancouver V6K 1R1
Telephone
+1 604 738 7151
