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The 5 Best Things to Do in Vancouver

The 5 Best Things to Do in Vancouver

Feb 11, 2011

Vancouver is a city filled with natural wonders and cultural charm. You'll find great activities and attractions around every corning, but this list of the top 5 things to do in Vancouver will help you build an outline for your visit to the amazing city.

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Vancouver Food and Dining

Vancouver Food and Dining

Jan 13, 2011

Does fresh seafood and local cuisine sound good for dinner? Look at the featured Vancouver food and dining areas of town to see what seems most appetizing!

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Dining in Vancouver

Come to Vancouver for the adventure, but stay for the food. If you are fortunate enough to be planning a vacation in Vancouver, you find yourself in one of the food capitals of the world! The city is restaurant rich in fabulous offerings prepared by celebrity chefs.

The number of astounding restaurants that can be found in every neighborhood makes dining in Vancouver exciting. The epi-curious can find a satisfying fix of food fusions at the trendiest of restaurants.

Vancouver is home to many immigrants and boasts some of the most ethnically diverse cuisine anywhere. Enjoy dining in Vancouver for the tempting and flavorful offerings served in some of the most exciting restaurants in the world. No matter how long you plan to visit, make sure that you keep the best restaurants in Vancouver on your list.

50 Restaurants in Vancouver

  • au petit cafe

    4851 main street, vancouver, bc, v5v 3r9
    Main Street

    vietnamese sandwiches

    604.873.3328
    mon - tue 10a - 7p thu - sun 10a - 7p

    www.aupetitcafe.com

  • au petit chavignol

    845 east hastings, vancouver, bc, v6a 1r8
    Eastside

    cheese, wine, charcuterie = good times

    604.255.4218
    sun - thu 5 - 11p fri - sat 5p - midnight

    www.aupetitchavignol.com

  • Bacchus Restaurant and Lounge

    Wedgewood Hotel & Spa 845 Hornby Street, Vancouver (British Columbia), BC V6Z 1V1

    Modern French cuisine cleverly prepared with ingredients indigenous to the West Coast plus excellent service equaled a Four Diamond Award in 2008 for Bacchus.  Sophisticated décor and piano music complement the delectable cuisine.

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  • Blue Water Café + Raw Bar

    Blue Water Café + Raw Bar 1095 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC

    Enjoy the gold medal winner for best seafood in Vancouver at the Blue Water Café + Raw Bar. Fresh fish is perfectly prepared, and will leave all guests wanting more. The Restaurant also boasts one of the largest wine collections in Canada.

    http://www.bluewatercafe.net/

  • boneta

    1 w cordova street, vancouver, bc, v6b1c8
    Gastown

    chic bistro with great cocktails

    604.684.1844
    mon - sat 5:30 - midnight

    www.boneta.ca

  • bosa foods

    562 victoria drive, vancouver, bc, v5l 4e2
    Eastside

    old-school italian grocery

    604.253.5578
    mon - thu 8a - 5:30p fri 8a - 7:30p sat 8a - 5:30p

    www.bosafoods.com

  • butter baked goods

    4321 dunbar street, vancouver, bc, v6s 2g2
    Dunbar

    old fashioned baked goods

    604.221.4333
    tue - sat 10:30a - 5:30p

    www.butterbakedgoods.com

  • cafe medina

    556 beatty street, vancouver, bc, v6b 2l3
    Crosstown

    terrific breakfast and lunch spot

    604.879.3114
    tue - fri 8a - 4p sat - sun 9a - 4p

    www.medinacafe.com

  • campagnolo

    1020 main street, vancouver, bc, v6a2w1
    Chinatown/north Main

    casual italian restaurant and wine bar

    604.484.6018
    mon - sun 11:30a - 2:30p and 5p - late

    www.campagnolorestaurant.ca

  • chambar

    562 beatty street, vancouver, bc, v6b 2l3
    Crosstown

    belgian fine dining

    604.879.7119
    mon - sun 5:30p - midnight

    www.chambar.com

  • Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill

    Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill 1133 Hamilton St., Vancouver, BC

    Experience the creations that earned Pino Posteraro Chef of the Year Award in 2008 from Vancouver Magazine.  The dedicated master works methodically to produce food that is simple and refined at Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill.  He is also a magician in pairing the tastes of his dishes with the perfect  wine.

    http://www.cioppinosyaletown.com/

  • Coast Restaurant

    Coast Restaurant 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC

    Visit Coast restaurant for some of the best seafood in Vancouver. Being on the coast, Vancouver is known for its wonderful selection of seafood, and Coast will not disappoint on quality or quantity, as platters are piled high with fresh fish, and shellfish.

    http://www.coastrestaurant.ca/

  • coco et olive

    3476 west broadway, vancouver, bc, v6r 2b3
    Kitsilano

    french cafe with wonderful baked goods

    604.736.7080
    mon - fri 8a - 6p sat 9a - 6p sun 9a - 5p

    www.cocoetolive.com

  • db: bistro moderne

    db: bistro moderne 2551 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

    Everyone is sure to be pleased by the selection of cuisine at db: bistro moderne. Come in and you will find some of the most amazing burgers in the city, as well as clams and mussels steamed, and served with fries and a beer.

    http://www.dbbistro.ca/

  • deacon's corner

    101 main street, vancouver, bc, v6a 2s5
    Chinatown/north Main

    good ole fashioned “new” diner

    604.684.1555
    mon - fri 7a - 5p sat - sun 9a - 5p

    www.deaconscorner.ca

  • Dockside Restaurant

    Wedgewood Hotel and Spa

    Take in the fine views of the city from Granville Island in a fine dinning atmosphere.  The dinning room wrapped in floor to ceiling windows allowing magnificent backdrops in every direction.

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  • dutch girl chocolates

    1002 commercial drive, vancouver, bc, v5l3w9
    The Drive

    handmade chocolates and european treats

    604.251.3221
    mon - sat 11a - 6p sun noon - 5p

  • gelateria dolce amore

    1590 commercial drive, vancouver, bc, v5l 3y2
    The Drive

    real italian gelato

    604.258.0006
    mon - sun noon - 10p

    www.gelateriadolceamore.com

  • gene

    2404 main street, vancouver, bc, v5t 3e2
    Mount Pleasant

    where main street gets started

    604.568.5501
    mon - fri 7:30a - 7:30p sat - sun 8:30a - 7:30p

  • go fish

    1505 west 1st avenue, vancouver, bc, v6j1e8
    Granville Island

    the freshest fish and chips

    604.730.5040
    tue - sun 11:30 - around 6p

  • grub

    4328 main street, vancouver, bc, v5v 3p9
    Main Street

    comforting cool neighborhood bistro

    604.876.8671
    mon - wed 5 - 10p thu - sat 5 - 11p sun 11a - 3p, 5 - 10p

    www.grubonmain.ca

  • gyoza king

    1508 robson street, vancouver, bc, v6g 1c2
    West End

    delicious gyozas and small japanese plates

    604.669.8278
    mon - sat 5:30p - 1p sun 6p - 11p

    www.jpcanada.com/info/gyoza_k/

  • hawker's delight

    4127 main street, vancouver, bc, v5v 3p6
    Main Street

    authentic singaporean and malaysian cuisine

    604.709.8188
    mon - sat 11a - 9p

  • j, n + z deli

    1729 commercial drive, vancouver, bc, v5n 4a4
    The Drive

    eastern european-style deli specializing in smoked meats

    604.251.4144
    tue - wed 11a - 5:30p thu - fri 9a - 5:30p sat 9a - 5p

  • japadog

    899 burrard street, vancouver, bc, v6z 2g7
    Downtown

    better than a hot dog hot dogs


    mon - thu noon - 7:30p fri - sat noon - 8p sun 12:30 - 7p

    www.japadog.com

  • kingyo izakaya

    871 denman street, vancouver, bc, v6g 2l9
    West End

    delicious izakaya

    604.608.1677
    mon - sun 5:30p - midnight

    www.kingyo-izakaya.com

  • kintaro

    788 denman street, vancouver, bc, v6g 2l5
    West End

    the real deal ramen

    604.682.7568
    tue - sun noon - 11p

  • l'altro buca

    1906 haro street, vancouver, bc, v6g 1h7
    West End

    romantic italian bistro

    604.683.6912
    mon - sun 5p - late

    www.altrobuca.ca

  • la quercia

    3689 west 4th avenue, vancouver, bc, v6r 1p2
    Kitsilano

    excellent italian bistro

    604.676.1007
    tue - sun 5 - 10p

    www.laquercia.ca

  • legendary noodle

    1074 denman, vancouver, bc, v6g2m8
    West End

    delectable handmade asian noodles

    604.879.8758
    mon - thu noon - 9p fri - sun 11a - 10p

    www.legendarynoodle.ca

  • les amis du fromage

    1752 west 2nd avenue, vancouver, bc, v6j1h6
    Granville Island/false Creek

    gourmet imported and domestic cheeses

    604.732.4218
    see website for hours

    www.buycheese.com

  • les faux bourgeois

    663 east 15th avenue, vancouver, bc, vst 2r6
    Mount Pleasant

    sexy french bistro

    604.873.9733
    tue - sun 5:30p - midnight café tue - sat 8:30a - 4p

    www.lesfauxbourgeois.com

  • Lumière

    Lumière 2551 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

    Savor every bite prepared by an all-star kitchen at what some have called "quite possibly the finest restaurant in all of Canada." A passion for food shines in every dish.  They offer five, seven, and prix fixe menus that make it accessible to anyone.

    http://www.lumiere.ca/

  • marquis wines

    1034 davie street, vancouver, bc, v6e 1m3
    Downtown

    the best wine selection

    604.684.0445
    mon - sun 11a - 9p

    www.marquis-wines.com

  • michi sushi

    1513 west broadway, vancouver, bc, v6j 1w6
    South Granville

    sushi to go

    604.736.4244
    mon - fri 11a - 6p sat - sun 11a - 5:30p

    www.michi-sushi.com

  • moccia italian meat market

    2276 east hastings street, vancouver, bc, v5l 1v4
    Eastside

    italian meat market

    604.255.2032
    tue - sat 8:30a - 5p

    www.moccia.ca

  • nuba

    207b w hastings, vancouver, bc, v6b 1h7
    Gastown

    lebanese cuisine

    604.688.1655
    mon - wed 11:30a - 11p thu - sat 11:30a - midnight

    www.nuba.ca

  • O'Douls Restaurant & Bar

    The Listel Hotel Vancouver 1300 Robson Street, Vancouver (British Columbia), BC V6E 1C5

    Come to O'Doul's Restaurant & Bar to experience one of the favorite spots of both locals and visitors. O'Doul's not only serves up some amazing seafood, but guests are also entertained with live jazz, and an enormous selection of wine.

    http://www.odoulsrestaurant.com/

  • osake - artisan sake maker

    1339 railspur alley, vancouver, bc, v6h 4g9
    Granville Island

    craft sake

    604.685.7253
    wed - sun 11:30a - 6p

    www.artisansakemaker.com

  • pied á terre

    3369 cambie street, vancouver, bc, v5z 2w6
    Cambie Village

    classic french dishes in an intimate setting

    604.873.3131
    mon - fri noon - 2:30p and 5 - 10:30p sat 5 - 10:30p sun 5 - 9:30p

    www.pied-a-terre-bistro.ca

  • ping's cafe

    2702 main street, vancouver, bc, v5t 3e8
    Mount Pleasant

    japanese comfort food served in modern surroundings

    604.873.2702
    tue - sun 5p - late

    www.pingscafe.ca

  • prado

    1938 commercial drive, vancouver, bc, v5n 4a8
    The Drive

    beautiful, light-filled cafe

    604.255.5537
    mon - sun 7a - 8p

    www.pradocafe.com

  • Preston's

    Coast Coal Harbour Hotel 1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5, Canada

    Dine at Preston's, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with delicious dishes that combine traditional west coast seafood with Asian, and Mediterranean influences. The cocktails are very unique as well, boasting daily specials using only the freshest ingredients.

    http://dineprestons.com/

  • rangoli

    1488 w 11th avenue, vancouver, bc, v6h 1l1
    South Granville

    take-out market for vij’s

    604.736.5711
    mon - sun 11a - 10p

    www.vijsrangoli.ca

  • salt tasting room

    45 blood alley, vancouver, bc, v6b 1c7
    Gastown

    wine, meat, cheese and infectious vibe

    604.633.1912
    mon - sun noon - midnight

    www.salttastingroom.com

  • the cascade room

    2616 main street, vancouver, bc, v5t 3e6
    Mount Pleasant

    casual bistro with great atmosphere

    604.709.8650
    mon - sat 4p - midnight sun noon - midnight

    www.thecascade.ca

  • The Listel Hotel

    The Listel Hotel Vancouver 1300 Robson Street, Vancouver (British Columbia), BC V6E 1C5

    Host your next meeting at the Listel Hotel. The Listel has a number of different meeting and conference rooms, as well as all of the latest technology in the audio and visual fields.

    http://www.thelistelhotel.com/events/meeting.htm

  • Tojo's

    Tojo's 1133 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

    Head for the coveted Sushi counter to ''eat sushi for the first time."  No one does quite like Tojo.  He does everything form select the fish to charm you while works his craft in front of your eyes.  It not just sushi though, and everything on the menu has the same perfection that the head chef inspires.

    www.Tojos.com

  • vij's

    1480 11th avenue west, vancouver, bc, v6h 1l1
    South Granville

    an indian cuisine institution

    604.736.6664
    mon - sun 5:30p - 10p

    www.vijs.ca

  • Wedgewood Hotel & Spa

    Wedgewood Hotel & Spa 845 Hornby Street, Vancouver (British Columbia), BC V6Z 1V1

    Get married in one of the nicest hotels in Vancouver, at the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa.  This hotel is located right downtown, and has some beautiful facilities both indoors and outside on the garden patio.

    http://www.wedgewoodhotel.com/files_2/weddings.php