Vancouver Recommendations

Hotel Recommendations

Vancouver has many hotels and Airbnb’s to choose from. The ones listed below are all conveniently located downtown and have reliable and recent reviews.

Food Recommendations

  • Maenam (Thai Lunch or Dinner) $$$
    More than 100 flavor-driven Thai recipes built on technique, balance, tradition, and innovation from award-winning chef Angus An.
  • Chambar (Contemporary Brunch/Dinner) $$$
    Chic exposed-brick space serving creative Belgian cuisine & sustainable seafood, plus beer & wine.
  • Anna Lena (Contemporary Fine Dining) $$$$
    A tasting menu focused restaurant. Contemporary Canadian fare & creative cocktails are provided in a stylish, modern setting.
  • Osterio Salvio Volpe (Italian Dinner) $$$
    Savio Volpe is a restaurant styled after the classic osteria; rustic fare in the Italian tradition of freshness and regionality, using groceries gathered in the nearby lakes, oceans, farms and fields.
  • Pepino’s (Italian Dinner) $$
    Warm, laid-back Italian eatery with wood paneling offering pasta, cocktails & wine.
  • Bao Bei (Chinese-style Dinner) $$$
    Stylish dining room for modern Chinese sharing plates & inventive cocktails. Now taking reservations and walk-ins.
  • Botantist (Contemporary Dinner) $$$
    Airy, high-end restaurant in the Fairmont Hotel offering modern Canadian cuisine, wine & cocktails.
  • Homer St.Cafe (Contemporary Lunch & Dinner) $$
    Classic comfort cooking takes centre stage thanks to a fire engine red rotisserie that roasts all manner of proteins.
  • The Victor (Steak House) $$$$
    Fashionable, sixth-floor locale for choice steaks, Pacific Northwest seafood & city skyline views.
  • Kissa Tanto (Italian-Japanese Fusion) $$$
    Italian-Japanese cuisine & cocktails served in a chic space inspired by 1960s Tokyo jazz cafes.
  • GRUB on main (Farm to Table) $$
    Cozy neighbourhood eatery with an ever-changing chalkboard menu plus vegetarian options & cocktails.

  • Belgard Kitchen ($$)
    With a long list of exceptional brunch fare (that keeps diners coming back time and time again), a casual vibe, a beautiful interior and courteous and attentive service.
  • Jam Cafes ($$)
    Huge portions of brunch fare are served with breakfast cocktails at this hip, bustling cafe. Very popular.
  • Their There ($$)
    A coffee bar located in the heart of Kitsilano in Vancouver, BC offering breakfast, lunch, brunch and coffee.
  • Fable Kitchen ($$$)
    Bistro for inventive farm-to-table brunch & dinner in a lively space with an open kitchen.
  • Chambar ($$$)
    Chic exposed-brick space serving creative Belgian cuisine that is both beautiful and delicious.

  • Mazahr($$)
    Located in South Granville neighbourhood. Mazahr represents passion for food, people, stories, connections and hospitality.. We offer a taste of Lebanese home cooked food and Lebanese hospitality.
  • Aleph Eatery ($$)
    We are passionate about recreating Middle Eastern flavours without the use of any animal products. This new approach to vegan and Middle Eastern cuisine has seen Aleph earn wide local and national recognition, being nominated annually for Best Vegetarian Restaurant since our inception. 
  • Nuba ($$)
    Modern, mouthwatering and good for the planet. Rooted in tradition, influenced by time and travel, our food is made daily with fresh, local, organic ingredients from suppliers we know.
  • East is East ($$)
    Fusion Indian cuisine that never disappoints. The feast is a good option if you’re starved and want to sample many different items, many of which are vegetarian and vegan.
  • Zarak ($$)
    Zarak by Afghan Kitchen is an elevated Afghan dining destination with an innovative bar program. 

  • The Flying Pig($$)
    Based on the West Coast of Canada, our restaurants draw inspiration from the diversity of fresh ingredients readily available here, and the tradition of unforgettable but humble family feasts. 
  • Forage($$)
    Our menu is – first and foremost – delicious, but also reflective of our uncompromising commitment to local ingredients and building community through shared plates.
  • AnnaLena ($$$)
    A tasting menu focused restaurant. Contemporary Canadian fare & creative cocktails are provided in a stylish, modern setting.

  • Ask For Luigi ($$)
    Cozy eatery serving large, refined Italian dishes meant for sharing, with gluten-free choices.
  • Nook Restaurants ($$)
    Casual, modern Italian locale with a bar & serving up pizza, housemade pasta & drinks.
  • Mangia Cucina ($$$)
    An array of contemporary Italian dishes in a red, converted heritage house with cozy interiors.
  • Osterio Savio Volpe ($$$)
    Savio Volpe is a restaurant styled after the classic osteria; rustic fare in the Italian tradition of freshness and regionality, using groceries gathered in the nearby lakes, oceans, farms and fields

  • Danbo ($)
    Warm your soul with authentic Japanese ramen. Danbo brings traditional Fukuoka-style Kyushu Hakata Tonkotsu ramen to Japanese food fans in North America.
  • JINYA ($$)
    JINYA is known for its slow-cooked approach to ramen, made from broths simmered for 20 hours in-house. From its customizable menu to sleek interiors, JINYA Ramen Bar presents a contemporary Japanese dining ideal for lively social gatherings for all ages.
  • Maruhachi ($)
    Chicken is one of the universal foods that you can find in almost every culture, every country. This is how our signature Tori-Paitan (Creamy Chicken broth) was inspired and created, and being loved by many people from different background and cultures.

  • Tom Sushi ($$)
    Step into Tom Sushi for premium yet affordable Japanese cuisine. Our menu highlights the freshest and finest ingredients that Chef Tom is able to source from around the world.
  • Temaki Sushi ($$)
    SUSHI REIMAGINED. We aim to provide an enhanced sushi experience, consistent quality and flavours we constantly reimagine.
  • Bistro Sakana ($$)
    Located in the brick-inspired Yaletown strip. Unique Japanese fusion dishes with Italian and French influences.
  • Miku ($$$)
    Traditional Japanese flavours and techniques are combined with local, west coast elements to create a truly unique dining experience enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Innovative desserts made in-house by our pastry team create the perfect ending to the culinary experience.
  • Sushi Jin ($$$)
    Polished Japanese outpost offering a chef’s choice menu (omakase) of sushi & sashimi, plus sake, beer & wine.
  • Octopus Garden ($$$$)
    Whimsical Japanese fare using choice fish, with premium wine & sake options in a classical ambience.

  • Rodney’s Oyster House ($$)
    Our establishment has been entertaining seafood lovers and oyster aficionados from far and wide for over twenty years. Located in historic Yaletown and Gastown.
  • Chewies Oyster Bar ($$)
    We are a loud, fun group of highly skilled Shuckers & Chefs proudly known as Vancouver’s experts on quality oysters, seafood, and New Orleans inspired soul food.
  • Joe Fortes ($$$)
    Vibrant, booth-lined dining room for seafood & steak, with a popular oyster bar & rooftop patio.
  • The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant ($$$)
    Seafood hot spot under the Granville Island bridge with sushi made to order & live music nightly.

  • Bodega on Main ($$)
    Buzzy, intimate locale with leather banquettes & high ceilings serving Spanish tapas, wine & sherry.
  • Como Taperia ($$)
    Spanish tapas restaurant serving small plates washed down with regional wine, gin & sherry.
  • Tacofino ($$)
    Casual, contemporary restaurant with West Coast takes on classic Mexican food & a full bar. A Vancouverite staple.

  • Maenam ($$$)
    More than 100 flavor-driven Thai recipes built on technique, balance, tradition, and innovation from award-winning chef Angus An.
  • Bob likes Thai ($$)
    Located in hip & trendy Mt.Pleasant. A great new take out and 16 seat restaurant called “Bob likes Thai Food.” Please come and say hi to Tai and take home some lunch or dinner or eat in.
  • Anh and Chi ($$)
    VIETNAMESE CUISINE, REIMAGINED. A vibrant and award-winning restaurant in Mt.Pleasant to gather over authentic Vietnamese fare, low-intervention wines, and creative cocktails.

  • The Acorn ($$$)
    Stylish eatery offering ambitious vegetarian/vegan fare & a bar that’s open late. Vancouver’s best vegan and vegetarian fine dining restaurant and bar.
  • Mila Plant Based ($$)
    Vegan restaurant offering globally inspired dishes, plus a patio & contemporary decor. Trusted culinary innovation and a focus on internationally inspired flavour.
  • MeeT ($$)
    Comfort Food Reinvented. MeeT is a place that welcomes everyone, and has a seat for all people looking to come together and spend time together connecting.
  • Do Chay ($$)
    Industrial-style restaurant offering vegetarian Vietnamese meals & cocktails, plus happy hours.
  • The Arbor ($$)
    Vegetable-forward restaurant and bar in Vancouver with house-made ingredients at the heart. Relaxed eatery serving gourmet vegetarian & vegan comfort dishes in a chic, modern space.
  • Virtuous Pie ($$)
    Modern, minimalist spot offering plant-based pizza with creative toppings, ice cream & local beers
  • Aleph Eatery ($$)
    We are passionate about recreating Middle Eastern flavours without the use of any animal products. This new approach to vegan and Middle Eastern cuisine has seen Aleph earn wide local and national recognition, being nominated annually for Best Vegetarian Restaurant since our inception. 

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