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…
Must-see restaurants in Vancouver
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…
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…
Gastown & Chinatown
It's the glass cabinets of Chinese cakes and savory snacks that lures most people into this orange-accented Chinatown fixture; pop in for well-priced pork…
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…
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…
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…
Fairview & South Granville
Pull up a black-laquered chair and dive into the menu at this Hong Kong–style hot-pot spot. It's a surprisingly large, long-established place that is…
Gastown & Chinatown
This moodlit, bi-level joint is a carnivore's dream. Find a table among the chattering classes – or better still at the communal long table downstairs –…
Gastown & Chinatown
Snag a seat at the U-shaped central table in this warmly aromatic restaurant and watch the chef prepare mouthwatering dinner dishes. You'll feel like you…
Gastown & Chinatown
Looking like an explosion in a paint factory, this friendly, rainbow-hued hole-in-the-wall is tucked along a cobbled back alley that looks a lot grittier…
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…
North Shore
The house-baked German-style breads here are about as far from factory-made products as possible. Be sure to pick up an ancient grains loaf (it'll keep…
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…
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…
Fairview & South Granville
Vancouver's oldest Creole and Cajun restaurant feels like a laid-back New Orleans bar and serves up spice-tastic dishes such as voodoo ribs and a…
North Shore
The patio is popular on balmy evenings but the loungey, intimate interior of this seafood-forward restaurant is an easy place to get comfortable the rest…
Fairview & South Granville
An intimate, candlelit restaurant with warmly welcoming staff, expect a small but well-curated menu of Italian classics elevated by modern flourishes and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
Vancouver
Like a static food truck on steroids, this quirky, bright-painted freight container serves elevated burgers and hot sandwiches (crispy chicken with fries…
Gastown & Chinatown
A bright and airy bi-level coffeeshop with a better food menu than most Vancouver java joints, drop by for lattes and treats here or stick around for…
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…
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…
Gastown & Chinatown
Looking like just another coffee shop in a heritage building from the outside, Brioche has been here for years and has a large menu of comfort-food dishes…
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…
North Shore
Rustic-look grill station near the entrance to the park; an ideal spot to fuel-up on burgers and hot dogs before you tackle the Suspension Bridge (or…
Fairview & South Granville
The on-site cafe at VanDusen Botanical Garden, serving baked treats, fairtrade coffee and light lunches of the salad-and-sandwiches variety. A popular…
North Shore
Coffee, hot chocolate, cold drinks and bakery treats are served at this on-site shack on the other side of the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Fairview & South Granville
The main branch of a traditional family-run Jewish bakery chain, Solly's was the city's favorite bagel spot for many years. It's a little past its prime…
