Reservations are essential. The clientele of bedazzled, high-powered ex-Hong Kong elite is as much the draw as the food for fascinated people-watchers. [Eater 38 Member]
Excellent selection of unusual vegetarian sushi. One of the best ‘hole in the wall’ neighbourhood sushi joints turning out spectacularly fresh and well-priced food. [Eater 38 Member]
Excellent service and decent price points make this a genuine neighbourhood favourite. Booking is essential for the Boozy Brunch sessions (last Sunday of the month). [Eater 38 Member]
Angus An's deft flavour-balancing act of sweet, aromatic, citrus, heat and spice creates great Thai dishes twist. Absurdly cheap; the $10 fermented Thai sausage and rice puff salad. [Eater 38 Member]
Possibly the only place in B.C. to serve authentic British-style balti curry. Previously known as Palki, this is a solid Commercial Drive neighbourhood choice. [Eater 38 Member]
Order alla famiglia - let them decide what you want - whatever’s fresh and available that day. But make a point of requesting their legendary agnolotti di Guido. [Eater 38 Member]
AKA Vij's Without the Queue or Vij's at Half the Price. No, you’ll not get the famous lamb popsicles but you will get the same beautifully-balanced Indian food but with a casual take.[Eater 38 Member]
The queue outside tells you that you're in the right place as the slightly unassuming signage could make you think otherwise. Delicious and cheap bánh mì. [Eater 38 Member]
Server Sandy is a force of nature at this Shanghainese standard. The XLB 'soup' dumplings are particularly good as is the 'drunken chicken' which is served warm rather than chilled. [Eater 38 Member]
The signature Pho Bo Satay at this cash-only Main Street Pho-lovers delight is fabulous. The crunchy-spicy-juicy shrimp cake is also a must-have. [Eater 38 Member]
It’s all about the charcoal grill at this Main Street favourite. Make a reservation and take a group--you’ll want to eat everything. Especially the US kobe tsukune & cheese tsukune. [Eater 38 Member]
Beloved by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. You won't pout over the lack of quivering protein on your plate when you have treats like the raw zucchini tagliatelle to enjoy. [Eater 38 Member]
One of the toughest reservations in town. Great prices and an impressive take on French bistro cookery make this a solid choice for a 'No Cash But Want to Impress' date night pick. [Eater 38 Member]
Tucked away on a corner of Hastings-Sunrise, Red Wagon is one of the city’s best and most affordable places for an uncomplicated and flat-out delicious breakfast, brunch or dinner. [Eater 38 Member]
You'll probably bump into all the staff from your favourite Gastown restaurant here. Open till 2am, it's not gourmet but it's still pretty damn good. [Eater 38 Member]
Rustic Italian comfort food so damn comforting elastic-waisted apparel is recommended. Must-try item: the pork ragu tagliatelle. More heart-warming than a Frank Capra marathon. [Eater 38 Member]
Order large at this well-priced Vietnamese-Cambodian. Get the deep-fried chicken wings (the dipping sauce makes it amazing), and beef luc lac with egg and rice and garlic squid. [Eater 38 Member]
The decor may be modern but the technique is traditional at this popular Chinatown brasserie. Excellent cocktails, generous sharing plates and "Kick Ass House-Fried Rice". [Eater 38 Member]
If you've never been to Naples at least you can close your eyes and imagine that you're there at Vancouver's first VPN-certified Neapolitan pizza restaurant. [Eater 38 Member]
Brave the placards and see why food-lovers are in an uproar over this menu which blurs the lines between fine dining/casual and Asian/European cooking styles. [Eater 38 Member]
The ideal combination of Anglo-Irish pub-grub and vibe with locally-sourced and lovingly prepared B.C. ingredients. The bangers and mash are excellent, nothing beats the pies. [Eater 38 Member]
You may come for the exceptional cocktails, but you'll probably want to stay for chef and co-owner Lee Cooper's French-inspired simple cooking. Ultra-cool but not try-hard. [Eater 38 Member]
As an introduction to West Coast flavours this can't be beaten. Mix and match the B.C. platter; cheese, charcuterie and wine paired with house-made or locally-supplied condiments. [Eater 38 Member]
The meat-centric menu will mostly delight carnivores. And there is plenty to be delighted by: bison tartare, Angus short ribs, dry-aged ribeyes. Order the roasted bone marrow. [Eater 38 Member]
The menu effortlessly hops from BC-flavoured French classics to Belgian moules-frites. Also known for serving the city's best tajine. [Eater 38 Member]
With a joint team of executive chef Frank Pabst leading the way in the kitchen and Yoshiya Maruyama heading up the sushi bar; raw or cooked, the fish is the star. Pricey but worth it.[Eater 38 Member]
If you want to be treated to some of the very best Italian food in Canada then have Pino Posteraro's Chefs Menu and don't even think about the expense. [Eater 38 Member]
In a swirling sea of hipster taco joints the Mexican is a reliable, affordable and downright delicious choice. Worth a visit for the chicharrón de queso alone. [Eater 38 Member]
The city's love of all things casual stops here: nowhere in Vancouver has such an beautiful room to enjoy truly fine dining. The elegant creations pair well with the surroundings. [Eater 38 Member]
Order up steak and martinis, get a caesar salad made table-side and admire the city's only open-flame charcoal-grill. [Eater 38 Member]
Order their insanely good Porchetta sandwich. Juicy tender pork and crunchy skin spangled with house-made salsa verde and stuffed into a fresh-baked ciabatta roll. [Eater 38 Member]
On good days bask in the sunshine, when the rain comes, cosy up and watch the flames of the wood-fire grill as it cooks up steaks and skewers with essential sides of kale and quinoa. [Eater 38 Member]
Top-notch, friendly service added to outstanding value (the daily $9.95 Blue Plate specials and Appy Hours are a serious end-of-the-month tip). [Eater 38 Member]
One of those places that effortlessly seems able to be the idea brunch, lunch, date dinner or hanging-with-friends destination. [Eater 38 Member]
With an award-winning restaurant packed with energy-efficient gizmos and an impressive zero-landfill waste record since they opened, this is the place to bring your eco-friends. [Eater 38 Member]
The Montreal smoked meat sandwiches here are a good second choice to getting on a plane to Schwartz's and really - the poutine is fantastic. Open till 3am Fri and Sat. [Eater 38 Member]
The essential Vancouver Izakaya experience. Get there at lunch to score one of the Deluxe Bento Boxes (only 10 made each day) to try a whole heap of absolutely everything. [Eater 38 Member]
The 100-mile-diet restaurant which launched the B.C. holy trinity of 'seasonal, local and sustainable'. Their take-out summer fish and chips window is the best bargain to be had. [Eater 38 Member]
