- our favourite restaurant in vancouver for a gorgeous setting
- romantic patio with heaters and blankets the views from here are unbelievable – definitely a must for food or a drink the
- sablefish and crème brûlée are a must!
SEASONS IN THE PARK
CANADA
- w 33rd ave, vancouver, bc v5y 2m4
- +1 604-874-8008
- VIEWS
- ROMANTIC
- PATIO
HAVANA VANCOUVER
CANADA
- 1212 commercial dr, vancouver, bc v5l 3x4
- +1 604-253-9119
- a Cuban cantina from its Caribbean colours to the hang-out patio
- Go for cocktails and sky-high-stacked Cubanos
- We lost our heart to the Ropa Vieja and pitcher-loads of Sangria
- Feels homey ‘cause it is homey in a heart-warming kind of way
- Bubbles up nicely at night, so go when you’re lively
- Can get busy so you might have to wait – worth it
- CUBAN
- CANTINA
- COLOURFUL
BAO BEI
CANADA
- 163 keefer st, vancouver, bc v6a 1x4
- +1 604-688-0876
- vancouver’s spoiled for choice Chinese food, but locals still queue for Bao Bei
- No reservations. Turn up, sign up and you get a ‘table’s ready’ call
- Head to Keefer Bar for cocktails while you wait – it’s what Bao Bei experts do
- Hone your chopstick game, sharing plates rule here
- Order fried rice and know you’ll never eat it this good again, anywhere
- If you’re still in a cocktail mood, Bao Bei’s talented at those too
- ICONIC
- CHINESE
- POPULAR
EAST IS EAST
CANADA
- 4433 main st, vancouver, bc v5v 0a2
- +1 604-565-4401
- Eats with Silk Road heritage (eastern street food’s been around that long).
- Roma jazz to Celtic harps, catch Chai Lounge live performance every night from 7pm.
- Quaff alchemical cocktails and many weirdly wondrous chai choices.
- We loved the lamb Dalcha Stew with Afghan rice.
- BUZZ
- CHARMING
- CHARACTER
KISSA TANTO
CANADA
- 263 e pender st, vancouver, bc v6a 1t8
- +1 778-379-8078
- Bao Bei’s sister restaurant lives in Chinatown.
- Plot twist: Kissa Tanto’s part Japanese, part Italian and very desirable.
- Always booked months in advance, but keeps a table or two for walk-ins.
- Reserve online and wait. Or feel lucky and turn up on spec.
- UNUSUAL
- HIDDEN
- FUSION
MIKU
CANADA
- 200 granville st #70, vancouver, bc v6c 1s4
- +1 604-568-3900
- Vancouver’s freshest sushi right on the waterfront.
- Go full Sushi Platter for creamy Salmon Oshi alone.
- As sharp looking as a just sharpened Bunka Blade, only a lot more friendly.
- Local on the fish and seafood, 100% Japanese on the skill side.
- WATERFRONT
- FRESH
- VARIETY
JINYA
CANADA
- 541 robson st, vancouver, bc v6b 2b7
- +1 604-699-9377
- Ramen freaks rejoice, Vancouver does Jinya.
- New to the legend? It’s all about slow-simmered broth and handmade noodles.
- Expect hearty bowls and elevated toppings (we’d live on their Pork Chasu).
- Tables are shared – it’s the ramen bar way.
- FAMILY-STYLE
- DOWNTOWN
- HEARTY
MEET ON MAIN
CANADA
- 4288 main st, vancouver, bc v5v 3p9
- +1 604-696-1010
- MeeT’s mission to woo Vancouver towards plant-based deliciousness is working.
- Over 20 years old and home of no less than seven MeeT (not meat) burgers.
- Omnivores are welcome. MeeT doesn’t judge, it’s too polite and friendly for that.
- Always busy, plenty buzzy and big on happy staff.
