Downtown Restaurants
Downtown dining is a little bit of everything, from food trucks, cafés, and old-style diners to lively local bistros, upscale contemporary restaurants, and luxe hotel dining rooms.
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1. Black+Blue
$$$$ | |Looking for a great steak? This two-level steak house has its own meat locker for dry aging, and the house specialty is certified Kobe ribeye and striploin. Several dishes include showy, table-side service. Vegetarians and pescatarians will also find plenty of options. If you can, head to the rooftop patio, a garden-inspired space filled with pergolas adorned with lights and flowers for a very romantic, happening space. Happy hour runs every day, all afternoon, so it's the perfect place to stop into after a shopping spree along Alberni and Robson Streets.
1032 Alberni St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 1A3, Canada604-637--0777Known For
- Great steaks
- Attentive service
- Happening vibe
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2. Chambar
$$$$ | |In this hip, brick-walled eatery, classic Belgian dishes are reinvented with flavors from North Africa and beyond. The moules (mussels) are justifiably popular, either steamed in white wine or sauced with exotic smoked chilis, cilantro, and coconut cream. Those seeking a more adventurous option might select the barbecued frog legs, curried mushrooms, or ostrich carpaccio. Unusual, perhaps, but definitely delicious. Meanwhile, a smartly dressed crowd hangs out at the bar sipping imported beer or delicious cocktails like the Blue Fig (gin infused with oven-roasted figs and served with a side of blue cheese). An easy walk to theaters and sports arenas, it's a good spot for a pre-event bite.
568 Beatty St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B2L3, Canada604-879–7119Known For
- Moules frites
- Belgian beer
- Specialty meats
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3. Giardino
$$$$ | |Owner Umberto Menghi is one of Vancouver's most favored and venerable restauranteurs, and his upscale, charming, fine-dining venue is usually the choice to celebrate anything special. High ceilings with wooden beams, ochre walls, and an inside garden courtyard offer plenty of private corners. Tuscan flavors abound whether in pasta or dishes like oven-roasted sablefish with horseradish crust, or slow oven-braised veal osso buco with saffron risotto. Reservations are a must. If you like what you find, Umberto runs a hotel and cooking school in the heart of rural Tuscany.
1328 Hornby St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2L8, Canada604-669--2422Known For
- Upscale Italian fare
- Romantic
- Gets booked up fast
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Recommended -
4. Hawksworth Restaurant
$$$$ | |With sleek white tables and sparkling chandeliers, Chef David Hawksworth's modish restaurant welcomes locals toasting new clients or celebrating a romantic anniversary. The food (and the crowd) is suave and swanky, too. You might start with hamachi tartare dressed with chili lime vinaigrette, or a simpler heirloom tomato salad with burrata and preserved cherries. Although the menu changes frequently, mains might include wild salmon with lobster agnolotti, or duck breast with turnip and loganberry jus. Everything is superbly presented, including, for dessert, the delicious mushroom ice-cream. Don't knock it until you've tried it.
801 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1P7, Canada604-673–7000Known For
- Upscale dining
- Seasonal menus
- Flavor combinations and presentation
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5. Le Crocodile
$$$$ | |Chefs prepare classic Alsatian-inspired food—including the signature onion tart—at this long-established Downtown restaurant that sets the standard for French cuisine in Vancouver. Despite the white-tablecloth sophistication, the breezy curtains, golden yellow walls, and burgundy banquettes keep things cozy. Favorite dishes include a signature foie gras tasting followed by classics such as lobster with beurre blanc, veal medallions with morel sauce, and grilled Dover sole. Service is attentive and professional.
100–909 Burrard St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2N2, Canada604-669–4298Known For
- Lobster with beurre blanc
- Veal medallions
- Excellent service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat. -
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6. Miku Waterfront
$$$ | |This is fusion sushi, so purists be warned. The restaurant introduced Vancouver to flame-seared aburi and also pressed oshi sushi to Canada. And its imaginative combinations since then have certainly made their mark. Try the Aburi prime platter of nine rice bites topped with everything from pressed prawn with a lime zest to jalapeño-spiced salmon to Japanese Wagyu. Or go for Raisu: a bamboo box containing 12 multicolored rice squares. Only 10 boxes are made each night, so get there early to snag one. The place can get noisy, but its location next to Canada Place gives unrivalled views of cruise ships coming and going.
200 Granville Square, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1S4, Canada604-568--3900Known For
- Extraordinary sushi
- Stunning views
- Sake pairings
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7. Nightingale Restaurant
$$$ | |A former gentlemen's club that has evolved into an upscale, tapas-style bistro, this restaurant turns shared dining (think generous small plates) into a deliciously classy experience. Roasted cauliflower, orange-braised fennel, and buttermilk fried chicken with spiced maple syrup come alongside oven-fired pizzas with toppings such as zucchini, mint lemon, and cashew béchamel. Save room for a dessert finale, especially if it's espresso cake. Large, full-plate options are available. But why choose one dish when multiple flavors await? Besides, this is David Hawksworth's second restaurant, and that endorsement alone puts it in the winner's circle.
1017 West Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 0C4, Canada604-695--9500Known For
- Great sharing plates
- Historic location
- Renowned chef
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8. 1931 Gallery Bistro
$$$ | |Tucked away inside the Vancouver Art Gallery, the 1931 Gallery Bistro and rooftop (weather-dependent) terrace are quiet retreats from the Downtown bustle. Food is very west coast modern-fusion as in Szechuan prawns with papaya slaw, coconut and carrot soup, and flavorful flatbreads. The poke bowls are excellent as is the selection of eggs Benedict.
750 Hornby St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2H7, Canada604-662--4831Known For
- Fresh, organic food
- Private patio amid glassy high-rises
- Eggs Benedict
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9. Bel Café
$$ | |Run by the same team that oversees the adjacent Hawksworth Restaurant, this upscale little café at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia serves fine coffee, a few salads and sandwiches, and exquisite pastries, from colorful macarons to beautifully crafted fruit tarts. Downtown business types like to meet here, and both shoppers and sightseers stop in to recharge. It's opposite the Vancouver Art Gallery and just a short stroll from Robson Street's boutiques.
801 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3G1, Canada604-673–7000Known For
- Great coffee
- Beautiful pastries
- Busy meet-up venue
Restaurant Details
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10. Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
$$$$ | |Settle into a deep cream-toned banquette or nab a sidewalk table for a seafood-centric meal at this stylish spot in the Sutton Place Hotel. Start with fresh local oysters or indulge in Canadian caviar from the nearby Sunshine Coast. Mains swim through the sea, too—perhaps lobster and local rock fish bouillabaisse; linguine with clams and tiger prawns; or roasted sablefish—but heartier appetites can dig into a steak or a heritage pork shoulder. Sharing dishes are also imaginative and include (market-price) caviar and seafood towers. For a special treat, reserve ahead to have select items cooked tableside. The wine list is strong on British Columbia labels.
845 Burrard St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2K6, Canada604-642–2900Known For
- Strong BC wine list
- Local seafood
- Award-winning chefs
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11. Browns Socialhouse
$$$ | |Located adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, and within a few minutes walk of the city's Rogers Arena and BC Place, what better place for a pre-theater/pre-event meal? Choices are wide and varied, from social hour morsels (crispy cauliflower and parmesan garlic chips) to soups, salads, burgers, Asian-inspired bowls, pasta, and a decent kids' menu. Save room for house-made desserts. Bonus: there's underground parking.
675 Cambie St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2P1, Canada604-620--5545Known For
- Expansive patio
- Pre-post theater
- Menu selection
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
12. Burgoo
$$ | |Lots of warm woods, booths, and faux antiques here and there create a modern, pub-like atmosphere where comfort food is the name of the game. Think shepherd's pie, chicken pot pie, beef bourguignon, jambalaya, and a perennial favorite: mac and cheese. Big bowls of soup and sandwiches are also on the menu. A great place for early family suppers and for livelier crowds as the evening progresses. Service is friendly and efficient.
1100 Burrard St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y7, Canada604-416--1444Known For
- Pubby atmosphere
- Friendly service
- Comfort food
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13. Cafe Il Nido
$$$ | |This small, family run restaurant cooks up traditional Italian fare as in calamari (served with truffle garlic mayo), scallop carpaccio, slow-braised lamb shank, and of course, pasta. House-made gnocchi and spinach ravioli are specialities. There's live music Friday and Saturday evenings (for a cover charge of C$2.50).
780 Thurlow St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 1V8, Canada604-685--6436Known For
- House-made pastas
- Romantic courtyard patio
- Live music
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat. -
14. Café Medina
$$$ | |For Mediterranean-inspired breakfast and lunch fare, from skillets piled high with eggs, roasted potatoes, and caramelized onions to paella, try this casually chic (and always busy) Downtown café just off Robson Street. Don't leave without sampling their specialty: Belgian waffles, with toppings like dark chocolate or salted caramel. The address is misleading; the building's configuration means the entrance is actually half a block north.
780 Richards St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 0C8, Canada604-879–3114Known For
- Belgian waffles
- Breakfast skillets
- Friendly service
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15. Caffè Artigiano
$ | |Some of Vancouver's best coffee is served at the several locations of Caffè Artigiano, where the baristas have won prizes for their latte art. Come for the java, and satisfy your hunger with a pastry or sandwich, too. In addition to locations further afield, other Downtown locales are at 763 Hornby St., 666 Burrard St., and 429 Howe St.
1101 W. Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2P4, Canada604-685–5333Known For
- Excellent coffee
- Latte art
- Award-winning baristas
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16. Cibo Trattoria
$$$$ | |The space is fun and funky—a mix of early-1900s architectural details, modern furnishings, and oversize pop art—and the seasonally changing menu of updated Italian fare is creative and delicious. The lengthy wine list emphasizes Italian labels, but British Columbia is well represented. To start, consider the grilled octopus, or, for more adventurous tastes, the roasted bone marrow. For a meat/fish course, how about seabass with a chickpea saffron stew and pistachios? For a light bite, join the local crowd at Uva Wine Bar inside the same hotel, which stays open till the wee hours.
900 Seymour St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 3L9, Canada604-602–9570Known For
- Seasonal Italian dishes
- Quality wine list
- Funky decor
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17. CinCin
$$$$ | |Gold walls, terra-cotta tiles, and a crowd-pleasing modern Italian menu make this Tuscan-inspired restaurant appropriate for a business meal, a romantic tête-à-tête, or a relaxing dinner after a long day. The heated terrace, shielded with greenery, feels a long way from busy Robson Street below. Inside there's a lively scene around the hand-carved marble bar where ingredients for martinis are French-pressed to order. The food, from the open kitchen and the wood-fire grill, changes seasonally, but might include roast halibut paired with fava beans and grilled zucchini, rack of lamb with roast tomatoes and heirloom beans, and ricotta and Parmesan ravioli with spring pea tips and artichoke mustard. Pastas are all made in-house and are a must-order item, either as a taster or full meal.
1154 Robson St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 1B2, Canada604-688–7338Known For
- Wood-fired grill
- Lively marble bar
- Seasonal menus
Restaurant Details
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18. Coast Restaurant
$$$$ | |This see-and-be-seen at, two-floor seafood palace has a certain "wow factor." There's plenty of bling to be found here, from the shimmering lights to the sparkle-sporting patrons. Options include oysters, sushi, fish-and-chips, seafood towers, and any of the day's fresh catches. (And the kitchen also serves excellent steak.) Whether you're looking to sit at a table on the restaurant's heated and covered sidewalk patio or inside, reservations are recommended.
1054 Alberni St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 1A3, Canada604-685–5010Known For
- Lively atmosphere
- Fresh seafood
- Excellent steak
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19. Glowbal
$$$$ | |The two-level, bustling eatery never seems to lose its energetic vibe in the seasonal fare it presents or in the patron it attracts. Whether it's a seat at the bar beside the open kitchen, a gathering by the fire, a cozy meal in a booth, or joining the throng on the heated outdoor patio, this place rocks. It's no wonder, given happy hour starts at 2:30. The broad (and sometimes pricey) menu includes a mouthwatering and hearty seafood bouillabaisse, a delicious lobster paella, pasta, and poultry. Beef items run the gamut from a prime Tomahawk (C$149) or a 280-ounce prime rib eye double entrecôte (C$120) to a C$16 burger. The wine and cocktail list is just as diverse. For people watching, head to the mezzanine that overlooks all the action. Glowbal is in the TELUS Garden building, one of Vancouver's greenest buildings. Look up. The glass-ribbed canopy resembles a whale.
590 West Georgia St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 1A3, Canada604-602--0835Known For
- Happening vibe
- A please-everyone menu
- 2:30 happy hour
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20. Hydra Estiatorio
$$$$ | |Located in the same former Stock Exchange building as the luxe EXchange Hotel, Hydra Estiatorio transports you to the Greek islands. Check in at the long bar for mezzes and cocktails, including items from the raw bar such as ceviche, or linger over specialties that include forno-roasted leg of lamb, pan-roasted salmon, and the catch of the day—either grilled or baked. Sharing platters are flavor-packed. Globally sourced vintages include a rare nod to the home country, including Moschofilero, Assyrtiko, and Xinomavro. The contemporary mood is a big hit with the after-work crowd and millennials.
825 West Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1K7, Canada604-416--0880Known For
- Platters and sharing plates
- Friendly service
- Great atmosphere
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