Restaurants and bars in Vancouver

Vancouver's Culinary Delights

Vancouver’s food scene spans from historic Stanley Park to the bustling Commercial Drive. This selection features Canada's first microbrewery on Granville Island and the farm-to-table kitchen of Fable in Kitsilano. Visitors can find Mediterranean-inspired brunch at Café Medina, South Indian dosas on Kingsway, and Japanese matcha specialties at Nana's Green Tea. The list also highlights unique venues like a Cuban-inspired restaurant with an on-site theater and a mid-century tiki bar known for its exotic cocktail menu and immersive decor.

Vancouver's Culinary Delights — Map

A

Granville Island Brewing Taproom

Canada’s first microbrewery, established in 1984. The taproom offers a rotating selection of local craft beers and seasonal releases alongside brewery tours.

B

Kingyo

An izakaya in the West End specializing in Japanese small plates. Notable for its daily bento boxes and stone-grilled Kobe beef.

C

The Shameful Tiki Room

A mid-century style tiki bar on Main Street featuring vintage decor, pufferfish lamps, and a menu of classic exotic cocktails.

D

Art Gallery Cafe

Situated within the Vancouver Art Gallery, this cafe features an outdoor terrace overlooking Robson Square and the city skyline.

E

Cardero Botega

An Italian-style corner deli in the West End neighborhood serving espresso, specialty sandwiches, and imported grocery items.

F

Havana

A Cuban-inspired restaurant and bar on Commercial Drive that houses a 60-seat independent theater and gallery space.

G

Café Medina

A downtown brunch destination known for its Belgian-style waffles and Mediterranean-inspired dishes like cassoulet and tagine.

H

Arike Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

A restaurant in the West End focusing on West African flavors and ingredients blended with Pacific Northwest techniques.

I

Chau Veggie Express

A vegetarian and vegan eatery on Victoria Drive serving Vietnamese-inspired noodle soups, bowls, and plant-based snacks.

J

The Shameful Tiki

A themed bar on Main Street specializing in rum-based exotic cocktails and Polynesian-inspired small plates.

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K

Steamworks Brewing Company

The Steamworks Brewing Company is a Canadian microbrewery based in Burnaby, British Columbia.

L

Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewpub

Located in the historic 1930s sports pavilion at the edge of Stanley Park, offering small-batch beers and park views.

M

Mean Poutine

A late-night eatery on Granville Street specializing in traditional and creative variations of French fries, cheese curds, and gravy.

N

Fable

A farm-to-table restaurant in Kitsilano established by Chef Trevor Bird, focusing on locally sourced ingredients and modern Canadian cuisine.

O

The Teahouse

Located at Ferguson Point in Stanley Park, this restaurant occupies a former military building and offers views of English Bay.

P

Malone's

A downtown taphouse and sports bar featuring a large selection of local craft beers and traditional pub fare.

Q

House of Dosas

A South Indian restaurant on Kingsway specializing in fermented rice pancakes and spicy curries, known for its late-night hours.

R

Wela

A health-focused eatery on Granville Street serving nutritious bowls, salads, and smoothies.

S

Nana's Green Tea

A Japanese cafe chain specializing in matcha-based drinks, parfaits, and traditional wagashi sweets.

T

Park Drive

A neighborhood pub on Commercial Drive featuring a menu that blends classic bar food with Greek-inspired dishes.

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