It is very true that people in Vancouver spent top dollars dinning out, more than people in Toronto and Los Angels. Not because food in Vancouver is more expensive, but because there are so many choices and great cuisine. Ah…irresistible.
You can find any type of food in Vancouver. Greek, Portuguese, Thai, Malaysian, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Russian, Indian, Japanese and, needless to say, Chinese, Italian, and French.
Here is a list of the best restaurants of my own personal opinion, if you would like a more “official” list, read the Vancouver Magazine, April 2000 edition.
!! Highly recommended, a must go
$ – Cheap
$$ – Moderate
$$$ – Expensive
Seafood
$ The Boathouse
Various locations and cheap eats. The one in English Bay gives a gorgeous view of the ocean and West Vancouver. The summer patio is awesome.
French
!! $ Cafe Crepe
1032 Robson St.
Yum, Yum, and Yum. New petite restaurant and cute sale-window. You can enjoy even by watching the process of making a crepe or sandwich.
$$$ Lumiere
2551 W. Broadway.
Never been in there in my life, but its high reputation leaves me no choice but to at least mention it.
Cafes
$ True Confection
866 Denman St. & 3701 W. Broadway.
Over 50 desserts and great late-night hour.
Casual
!! $ Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe
2095 W. 4th Ave.
Prepare to wait in a long line-up on a good day. One of the only restaurants in Vancouver I’ve ever had to line up to be served.
Tapas
$ Bin 941 & Bin 942
941 Davie St. & 1521 W. Broadway.
New style of dining and preparing meals.
Latin American/Caribbean
!! $ Havana
1212 Commerical.
Cuban food with awesome atmosphere and patio.
$ Que Pasa
1637 W. 5th Ave.
Super cheap and worthwhile food.
Italian
!! $$$ Lorenzo’s Ristorante
3604 W. 4th Ave.
Beautiful restaurant and patio, with new furnished lounge. Needless to say the food is great.
Greek
$ Le Grec
2041 W. 4th Ave
Live music and extensive menu on seafood and vegetarian.
Mediterranean
$$$ Mostache Cafe
2118 Burrard St.
Wonderful food, I think that explains all.
$ Vineyard
2296 W. 4th Ave
24-hour restaurant with Greek-based cuisine.
Russian
$$$ Rasputin
457 W. Broadway.
Live music and traditional Russian food.
African
$ Habibi’s
1128 W. Broadway.
Lebanese home cooking, all dishes under $6. Good for budget food adventurer.
Indian
$ Jewel of India
1408 Commercial Drive.
Awesome Indian food and inexpensive.
Chinese
$$$ Kirin
555 E.12th Ave.
Award-wining restaurant with find Cantonese and seafood dining.
Japanese
$$$ Tojo’s
202-777 W. Broadway.
Selected by reader of Vancouver Magazine for the Best Japanese Restaurant two years in a row.
Other Asian
$$ Banana Leaf
820 W. Broadway.
Delicious!!
$$ Tangerine
1685 Yew St.
Modern style Asian food with a touch of Western flavour.
Thai
$ Salathai
3364 Cambie St.
Again, award-wining restaurant with yummy coconut ice cream.
Korean
$$$ Seoul House Korean Restaurant
1215 W. Broadway.
Tatami room with a blended menu of Korean and Japanese food.