Vancouver makes the best use of its proximity to the Pacific Ocean to offer top-notch seafood, including varieties of freshly caught oysters, mussels and fish. On the other hand, its mild climate gives way to high-quality produce and organic meats. Aside from fresh local ingredients, Vancouver restaurants also make the best use of the area’s stunning views, including full panoramas of the North Shore mountains, the Burrard Inlet, Okanagan Lake, and city views of downtown, the West End and even the Pacific Ocean itself. From romantic destinations for date night to spectacular views to lively brunch spots, the best restaurants in Vancouver promise a memorable meal out.
Gather friends and family for a stellar Indian feast or tuck into award-winning seafood. Indulge at a luxury resort or relax at a West End staple. Whether you’re in the mood for stunning sushi platters, fun cocktails or indulgent desserts, the best restaurants in Vancouver have something for everyone.
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For one of the best restaurants with a view in Vancouver – visit PeakFine at Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon
Located inside the Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon, PeakFine at Sparkling Hill Resort is sure to dazzle guests with a menu that pays homage to the Okanagan. Featuring local ingredients and plenty of local wines, the restaurant also boasts stunning views of Okanagan Lake. Enjoy the sweet and savoury maple bacon pancake stack, or treat yourself to the healthy yet tasty Sparkling Hill start up cherry hill packed with energizing antioxidants and nutrients to empower you on your day trips around the Okanagan. For lunch, the venison burger served on a potato brioche bun with aged white cheddar cheese, and Juniper dijon aioli awaits you. Vegan choices include a slow-roasted tomato soup topped with fresh herbs, or a refreshing pear salad featuring mulled wine pears. For dinner, main courses like the birria-inspired braised beef or aromatic eggplant dish are always popular. Finish off your meal with desserts such as the raspberry & pistachio or any of the local dessert wines grown in the heart of the Okanagan.
For one of the best seafood restaurants north of Vancouver – try Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar in Whistler Village
Helmed by award-winning restaurant director Neil Henderson, and Jack Evrensel, a member of the Restaurant Hall of Fame and Toptable Group founder, Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar has earned its reputation as one of the best high-end seafood restaurants in Whistler Village. In 2023, Wild Blue secured the number 2 spot for Canada’s Best New Restaurants in Air Canada’s Enroute Magazine. On Canada’s 100 Best List, it claimed the number 4 spot for Best New Restaurant in 2023 and came in at 31 on the 2024 Best Restaurants list. With a menu backed by Iron Chef winner, chef Alex Chen, who was also named Chef of the Year at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurants Awards, and executive chef Derek Bendig, the menu features distinguished options offering you the highest quality of seafood the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Both à la carte (on Fridays and Saturdays) and prix fixe (Sunday to Thursday) menus offer delectable options sure to elevate your Whistler experience. From an assortment of mouthwatering fresh-caught British Columbia oysters, decadent caviar, and enticing seafood towers of varying tiers, there are also non-seafood and vegan options to please all your appetites.
For one of the best Indian restaurants in Vancouver – check out Tasty Indian Bistro in Yaletown and Delta
Tasty Indian Bistro with locations in Yaletown and Delta delivers an impressive ambience and bold flavours. Featuring traditional dishes from all across India alongside plenty of fusion options, Tasty Indian Bistro is a mainstay in Vancouver’s Indian culinary scene. Try the famous lamb saag, cooked with fresh spinach and spices, or any of the tantalizing tandoor specials cooked in traditional clay pots, from fragrant tandoori prawns, or classic chicken tikka. There are also several vegan options to explore such as the Punjabi channa masala a savoury dish of spiced chickpeas, and tandoori momos, soya and veggie-filled dumplings cooked in the tandoor. Fun fusion items include Indian-inspired tacos topped with either crispy fish or paneer, tasty sliders, and the new tasty bao bao an Indian twist on Chinese bao sandwiches. Dessert options include the popular dessert gulab jamun, deep-fried milk dumplings served with sugar syrup and optionally with ice cream and the ferrero rocher jar a chocolate cake layered with hazelnut cream and roasted hazelnuts. Tasty Bistro also boasts an impressive cocktail menu, featuring Indian twists on old classics such as the Mumbai mule with cardamom syrup.
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For a trendy hotspot with California vibes – visit Dovetail in Yaletown
Offering you a quick escape to sunny California, Dovetail is all about being laidback without skimping on quality. With boho-inspired interiors and a groovy soundtrack to fully transport you to the Golden State, you’ll forget you’re still in Yaletown. Dovetail focuses on family-style share plates. Small plates, enough to share with friends and family, include the butter beef tataki is a favourite, featuring thinly sliced beef tataki in a butter soy sauce and drizzled with fresh cilantro and crispy shallots. The bang bang shrimp are crispy and soaked in spicy aioli, scallions and pickled fresno. Larger plates or entrees include steaks, steelhead trout, mussels in Calabrian chili sauce and classic American style double patty burgers. Sip on signature cocktails such as the brown butter old fashioned, or indulge in mini donuts covered in cinnamon sugar and salted dulce de leche.
For the best Japanese restaurant in Vancouver – visit Minami Restaurant in Yaletown
Yaletown’s Minami Restaurant offers you a full experience based on the tradition of Aburi cuisine, or flame-seared sushi. The result is sushi with a smoky kick, that melts in your mouth, bringing new flavours and textures to traditional sushi. Created by Saigo Nakamura of Aburi Restaurants Canada and the brain behind Miku, Minami was created to further bridge the gap between traditional Japanese and Western cuisine and culture. The result is in an intimate space for dining and entertaining with friends, complete with a bar, lounge and a hidden garden patio. From spicy ebi fritters with tiger prawns, to signature rolls such as the bluefin red wave roll to the star Aburi sushi, with your choice of salmon, prawn, mackerel, or all three, Minami has solidified its place as one of the best Japanese restaurants in Vancouver thanks to its dedication to serving fresh ingredients and providing you with top-notch service.
For one of the best family-friendly restaurants in Vancouver – visit Earls Kitchen + Bar in Burnaby, West Vancouver, Downtown, Langley, Whistler Village and Station Square
Earls Kitchen + Bar in Burnaby, West Vancouver, Downtown, Langley, Whistler Village and Station Square takes you on a trip around the world with its globally-inspired menu. With locations in six convenient locations around the Vancouver area, you’ll be sure to find what you’re craving. Classic starter dishes such as truffle fries, crispy chicken tenders and Earls wings make way for interesting fusion takes. From an assortment of sushi offerings, spicy tuna sushi tacos, and south Indian chicken curry to grilled seafood and steaks, Earl’s variety has something for everyone in your party. An extensive brunch menu (served on weekends until 2 pm) and brunch happy hour menu (served daily from open until noon) includes prawn omelettes and crab cake benedict. Earl’s daily happy hour served from 2 pm to 5 pm and 9 pm to close offers a great assortment of freshly made cocktails, including an Aperol Spritz tower alongside half price bottles of wine.
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For one of the best date night restaurants in Vancouver with stunning views of Vancouver Island – visit Boom + Batten in Victoria
Boom + Batten invites you to enjoy a casual and approachable dining experience with one of the best views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Heavily inspired by the Pacific Northwest surroundings, Boom + Batten’s team has cultivated a menu based on the freshest ingredients to be found in this region, securing its spot as one of the best restaurants on Vancouver Island. The West Coast fish chowder features local fish and clam nectar and is served with grilled in-house sourdough bread. The side stripe shrimp and bay scallop ceviché is a local take on ceviche with gazpacho consommé. The menu also includes a variety of pizzas including a coastal hawaiian pizza with smoked shrimp, spicy pickled pineapple, and red onions. As you dine on fresh ingredients, be sure to wet your whistle with Boom + Batten’s fun cocktails, including the spicy señorita with jalapeño infused don julio blanco tequila and ancho reyes chile liqueur.
For one of the best sushi restaurants in Vancouver – visit Miku Restaurant – Vancouver in Coal Harbour
Located next to Vancouver’s iconic Canada Place at Waterfront in Coal Harbour, Miku Restaurant – Vancouver delivers exceptional Japanese cuisine and inspiring views of the North Shore mountains and Burrard Inlet, making it one of the best Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. Created by Saigo Nakamura, who also created Miku’s “little sister”, Minami, Miku Restaurant – Vancouver laid the groundwork for Aburi Cuisine, featuring smoked sushi and specialty secret sauces to delight your senses. Miku is MICHELIN-recommended and the winner of Georgia Straight’s Golden Plate for Best Japanese Restaurant in Vancouver. Executive chef Kazuhiro Hayashi has cultivated a menu that takes advantage of Vancouver’s location next to the Pacific Ocean. Treat yourself to a fresh lobster ceviche or iwate wagyu carpaccio made with A5 Japanese wagyu beef. The Aburi sushi offerings come in your choice of prawn, salmon or mackerel, or try the innovative surf & turf roll with sous-vide lobster and AAA sterling silver chuck flat. Head pastry chef Isabelle Valencia leads dessert with delicious offerings including the green tea opera with green tea génoise, rich and earthy matcha buttercream and refreshing matcha ice cream.
For the best seafood restaurant in Vancouver with a rooftop – don’t miss Joe Fortes in West End
Since 1985, Joe Fortes has been a mainstay in Vancouver’s West End. With a classic interior showcasing turn-of-the-century adornments, the main dining room boasts 30-foot high ceilings and gives you the choice of six unique dining experiences. These include the main dining room with cozy booths and a large bar, the mezzanine, the wine room for an intimate dining experience, the more social bistro and bar areas, and for fresh air, the rooftop garden, featuring views of West End. Specializing in seafood, Joe Fortes is home to a menu designed by Director of Culinary, Wayne Sych and executive chef, Ryan Green. Here the two men offer more than 50 kinds of fresh fish alongside different varieties of oysters and fresh cuts of meat. Don’t forget the wine – Joe Fortes also carries an award-winning wine list, sure to enhance your dining experience.
For a special occasion with unforgettable 360 views of Vancouver – bok at Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant in Downtown
Sitting at 553 feet (167m) above Vancouver’s downtown, the Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant gives you one of the most unique dining experiences Vancouver has to offer. With stunning views and an international menu that pairs elegantly with the revolving restaurant experience, you’ll be sure to feast both your belly and your eyes. Guest favourite lobster ravioli elevates classic ravioli with a gourmet twist. The salmon tartare served with ponzu sesame dressing, avocado, red onion, sunflower seeds, and olive oil is another sensory delight. For a real unforgettable experience, a three-course menu takes you on a culinary journey as you take in the views. Unforgettable cocktails include the the habanero mango margarita and Top of Vancouver’s “cadillac margarita” top floor margarita are sure to impress.
There is no shortage of delicious restaurants offering you fresh seafood, artisanal and local ingredients and locally made wine in Vancouver and the surrounding area. With a stunning backdrop of gorgeous views to enhance the dining experience, be sure to book a table at any one of the best restaurants in Vancouver.
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