Vancouver is renowned as a great city for outdoor activities, offering multiple opportunities for kids to explore parks and beaches, mountains, and waters—all working to give them a healthy appetite. From familiar fare like breakfast eggs, burgers and fries, and pizza feasts to adventurous spots mixing up Mexican and Japanese cuisine, the best family restaurants in Vancouver promise a memorable time.
But it isn’t only the food that attracts diners to the best family restaurants in Vancouver. The fact that many of them are situated in interesting neighbourhoods mirroring their specialities—from Italian and Chinese to Mexican—where the pleasure of visiting starts before you are in the front door, and once inside the atmosphere reflects different cultures, enhancing a sense of adventure.
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The best family restaurants in Vancouver for kids and adults alike – read on for a guide
For a taste of the best family restaurants in Vancouver – try the Keg Steakhouse and Bar in Richmond, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, Morgan Creek, Kelowna, Yaletown, Maple Ridge, Langley, and more
With oversized tables and ample booth seating in all locations in Richmond, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, Morgan Creek, Kelowna, Yaletown, Maple Ridge, and Langley, the Keg Steakhouse + Bar is ideal for families with children. The restaurants are large and well-spaced, and the steakhouse menu boasts delicious, slow-roasted prime rib and various cuts of grilled steak and seafood. Children under 12 get a dedicated kid menu featuring cheesy noodles and chicken strips, child-sized sirloin and burgers. Served with fries, veggies, or Caesar salad, your favorite youngster also gets a drink, ice cream, and a veggie platter with each meal. For kids and adults alike, the mile high chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sauce is a must-try. The interior design is on the distinctly up-market comfortable side, something that adults appreciate, yet the room is fun for kids too.
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For one of the best restaurants in Vancouver with a family menu – check out Marcello Ristorante and Pizzeria in Commercial Drive
At Marcello Ristorante and Pizzeria, there is no need to limit the kids just to the menu. Kids like to explore, so let them loose on a journey to Italy to experience some authentic Italian lifestyle amid the sunny decor and inviting atmosphere at Marcello Ristorante, centrally located on Commercial in the heart of Vancouver’s Little Italy. Here kids can taste favourites like stracciatella cheese, egg drop soup, and prosciutto crudo. Marcello also offers a range of local favourites, including BC smoked salmon and house-made treats like mascarpone cream and panna cotta. There is a special menu for families daily featuring a medium margherita pizza, fried calamari, and two ice cream (or gelato!) desserts.
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For one of the best family restaurants in Vancouver for burgers – try Bin 4 Burger Lounge in South Granville, Nanaimo, Saanich, WestShore, Burnaby, Kelowna, and Downtown Victoria
Starting with Bin 4 Burger Lounge in South Granville and expanding to multiple locations including Nanaimo, Saanich, WestShore, Burnaby, Kelowna, and Downtown Victoria., burgers are the star of the show at this kid-friendly spot. From the usual beef and chicken options to tuna, vegetarian and even a Greek isles-inspired burger. There’s a special menu for kids that includes a simpler list of three burgers with fries and a drink, with an easy house-made chocolate torte to finish. On the other hand, despite Bin 4 Burger’s focus on burgers, they find time for what they call this & that, including a Vietnamese beef lettuce wrap, a tuna poke bowl, and a selection of fresh salads.
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For one of the best family restaurants in Vancouver for plant-based fare – try Chickpea in East Vancouver
Chickpea started in 2016 with chef Itamar Shani who wanted to provide Vancouver with his interpretation of genuine hummus. He created plant-based comfort food with a Mediterranean twist. Expect platters, burritos, or pita bread filled with recipes like baba ganoush with vegan mayo, or Kasum, an intriguing combination of crispy fried cauliflower and sautéed turmeric-covered mushrooms rounded off with onions and a sprinkle of lemon garlic sauce. Served in a spacious room with pared-back decor and some greenery for ambience, Chickpea is cozy and comfortable, and promise an adventurous and fun meal out with the crew.
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For one of Vancouver’s best family restaurants for tacos – book at Miso Taco in Chinatown
Miso Taco lives up to its double-barreled name, serving up Mexican-Japanese street cuisine: the exciting taste of tacos and other Mexican favourites with an added Japanese twist. A quick look at a few standout items on the extensive menu shows how neatly the Mexican and Japanese elements are matched. highlights include a Mexican miso soup, teriyaki taco bowl packed with steamed rice, crispy garlic chips and green onions and the kinako mochi and churros dressed with condensed milk. The world of Miso Taco is easy to pop into and move around with an airy and relaxed feel.
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For pancakes near the water – visit De Dutch in Burrard Landing and Victoria
Located in Burrard Landing and Victoria, De Dutch await for a playful feast of Dutch pancakes. Order the larger pancake of the menu, allowing for a full 113 one-inch square bites—and top it up with your favorite toppings. Try the Canadian, with bacon, eggs, tomatoes, and maple syrup, or go for the trail mix that combines hot cinnamon-dusted apples and honey. And at times De Dutch features one-off pancakes, like their recent cherry version with cherry jam and cherry cheesecake. From omelettes and avocado toast to smoked BC salmon, gather your family for a revigorating breakfast, a playful brunch, or a memorable weekend lunch.
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For a family restaurant that feels like being at home – look no further than Bells & Whistles in East Vancouver
Gather the family for a special meal at Bells & Whistles a typical Americana roadside spot showcasing fresh and locally-sourced ingredients. Expect all the comfort food, from made-to-order burgers, fried chicken and soft ice cream, where the produce is carefully sourced from the region. A bustling place with an outdoor terrace, Bells & Whistles tops off its pitch to parents with a special, kids brunch menu called the mini, which is available on weekends from 10 am to 2 pm, and consists of one egg any style, a choice between rosemary bacon or breakfast sausage, hash brown potatoes and toast.
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For outstanding views – try Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant & Brewpub in Stanley Park
The best way for families to approach Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant & Brewpub is on foot, by strolling along the seawall on English Bay. The dining rooms are bright and welcoming, with cozy covered patios, ready for any inclement weather. The menu features a range of typical West Coast food and, as kids are naturally expected in such a fabulous outdoor location, the menu is ready for them with pizza, cheeseburgers, and chicken tenders. All of this—the surrounding Stanley Park, the heritage building itself, and the nearby facilities (a pitch & putt, lawn bowling grounds, and tennis courts)—seems purpose-built for families. And, it almost goes without saying: dogs are welcome. The keynote item on the menu here is obvious from the venue’s name: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brew Pub offers the latest craft beer, brewed right on the premises.
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For a family-style adventure where kids are always welcome – visit Guu in Yaletown, Gastown, West End, Downtown and Thurlow
With multiple locations in Yaletown, Gastown, West End, Downtown, and Thurlow, Guu brings traditiona Izakaya (Japanese tapas) fare to Vancouver. Gather the whole family for an authentic izakaya experience around large tables perfect for groups and start with the takowasa, a wasabi octopus, served with roasted seaweed, or the kid-friendly beef tenderloin steak bibimbap with a thick egg on rice. Chicken curry rice, Japanese hotpots, sushi, pumpkin croquettes, soups and barbecue meat complete a family-friendly menu for an adventurous meal out.
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For a Japanese cafe with healthy choices – do not miss TAKENAKA – Onigiri Cafe in East Vancouver
Named after the chef-owner, TAKENAKA – Onigiri Cafe specializes in traditional Japanese street food onigiri, steamed white rice pressed into triangular, cylindrical or ball shapes, often wrapped in nori seaweed. The cafe offers 10 different kinds, including grilled salmon and ikura. Takenaka’s menu also includes a wide range of familiar sushi options and bento boxes for eat-in or take-out. In Japan, the bento box is a traditional lunch box prepared by moms for the family to take to work or school. At TAKENAKA – Onigiri Cafe, he has added an artistic touch to create a more elaborate bento box featuring 7 kinds of daily tapas served with a seafood bara chirashi bowl, an absolute must-try
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Vancouver is a globally admired city, not least of all for its many restaurants, and an important aspect of its restaurants’ high reputation is a readiness to accommodate families and kids of all ages. Whether you’re after a cozy table in a small cafe or you prefer grand, atmospherically-lit surroundings, on an outdoor terrace, by the water, or high in the sky, the top 10 best family restaurants in Vancouver promise a memorable time for the whole family.
