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b - Breakfast
l - Lunch
n - Late Night
p - Patio
t - Take Out
$ - Cheap
$$ - Inexpensive
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Pacific Northwest
AQUA RIVA
Colourful room with waterfront view. Wood-fired rotisserie, grill, and oven. Tapas, seafood, pizza selections. 200 Granville, 604-683-5599 l$$$$
CARDERO’S
Busy patio overlooks Coal Harbour with view of mountains and Stanley Park. 1583 Coal Harbour Quay, 604-669-7666 lp$$
HART HOUSE
Elegant heritage house with a view of the lake. 6664 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, 604-298-4278 lp$$$
HORIZONS
Panoramic view, park setting. Wood-grilled seafood and steak. 100 Centennial Way, Burnaby, 604-299-1155 lp$$$$
PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS
Gourmet food prepared by students. Menu changes daily. 1505 W. 2nd, 604-734-4488 l$$$
SEASONS IN THE PARK
Pacific Northwest food plus city and mountain view. Interesting salmon dishes. Queen Elizabeth Park, 604-874-8008 lp$$$
WATER ST. CAFE
Creative seafood dishes, pasta, fresh-baked breads, and desserts. 300 Water, 604-689-2832 lp$$$
American Regional
MEMPHIS BLUES BARBEQUE HOUSE
Hearty southern comfort food includes melt-in-your-mouth ribs. 1465 W. Broadway, 604-738-6806; 1342 Commercial, 604-215-2599 l$$
REX ROTISSERIE & GRILL
American grill featuring rotisserie fare. San Francisco décor. 1055 Dunsmuir (Bentall Centre), 604-683-7390 lpt$$$
Latin American/Caribbean
CASA DE AMIGOS
Authentic Tex-Mex recipes. Comfortable atmosphere. Daily specials. 8718 Granville, 604-267-9991 lpt$$
CILANTRO & JALAPENO
Authentic menu of lesser-known Mexican dishes, plus groceries. 736 West Broadway, 604-872-7161. lt$
LA CASITA
Warm décor, completely authentic dishes:
flautas , quesadillas stuffed with chorizo, and more. 101 W. Cordova, 604-646-2444 lpt$$
LAS MARGARITAS
Casual atmosphere. Mexican classics, weekend brunch. Pretty patio. 1999 W. 4th, 604-734-7117 lpnt$$
RIDDIM ’N SPICE
Braised oxtail, curried goat, roti, and jerk chicken served in a comfortable setting. 1945 Commercial, 604-215-9252 lt$$
French
BACCHUS
Modern French food in a luxurious setting. Wedgewood Hotel, 845 Hornby, 604-689-7777 lb$$$
CAFE CREPE
Wonderful savoury and dessert crepes. Table and counter service. 1032 Robson, 604-488-0045; 874 Granville 604-806-0845; 796 Granville, 2861 Granville; and 5960 University Blvd. l$$
CAFE DE PARIS
Cassoulet,
frites , and other Gallic comfort food. Good wine list. 751 Denman, 604-687-1418 l$$$$
MISTRAL FRENCH BISTRO
Southern French bistro with warm atmosphere. Specialties from Provence. 2585 W. Broadway, 604-733-0046 lpt$$$$
SAVEUR
A la carte for lunch, prix fixe menu for dinner. Contemporary, cozy atmosphere. 850 Thurlow, 604-688-1633 l$$
SMOKING DOG
Vibrant French restaurant in the heart of Kitsilano. 1889 W. 1st, 604-732-8811 lpt$$$
Greek
APOLLONIA GREEK RESTAURANT
Friendly hideaway serving generous portions of authentic Greek home cooking. 1830 Fir St., 604-736-9559 lnt$$$
CHARACTERS TAVERNA
Greek, Indian, Italian, and North American food. Cozy, heated patio. 1103 Davie, 604-685-9607 lpnt$$
OUZERI
Greek tapas in varying sizes. Good for couples or crowds. 3189 W. Broadway, 604-739-9378 lpnt$$
STEPHO’S
Popular West End Greek restaurant. Lineups common. 1124 Davie, 604-683-2555 lt$$
TAKIS TAVERNA
Greek Cypriot food in a warm atmosphere. 1106 Davie, 604-682-1336 lt$$
Italian
ANDUCCI’S
Fresh pasta in an upbeat and friendly environment. Choose your pasta, pick your sauce. 9604 Cameron St., Burnaby, 604-444-4788; 2729 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam, 604-468-9002 lpnt$$
CIRCOLO
Contemporary Italian food. Dining room, lounge, and patio. Dinner only. Valet parking. 1116 Mainland, 604-687-1116 p$$$
IL GIARDINO
Tuscan villa look-alike. Authentic, thoughtfully prepared dishes. 1382 Hornby, 604-669-2422 lp$$$$
INCENDIO
Pizza and fresh-made pastas in a funky heritage bistro atmosphere. 103 Columbia, 604-688-8694; 2118 Burrard, 604-736-2220 lpt$$
Mediterranean
CENTRO MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
Thin-crust gourmet pizza, lamb, steak, seafood in the heart of Granville Mall. 901 Granville, 604-694-0202 lpt$$$
CIOPPINO’S & CIOPPINO’S ENOTECA
Joint patio links Mediterranean grill to casual lunch eatery in Yaletown. 1133 Hamilton, 604-688-7466; 1129 Hamilton, 604-685-8462 lp$$$
SAVORY COAST CUCINA MEDIÂERRANEA
Clear, confident, sensual cooking. Deeply intriguing menu. Weekend brunch, far-ranging wine list. 1133 Robson, 604-642-6278 lp$$$$
Russian/Eastern European
BUDAPEST RESTAURANT & PASTRY SHOP
Authentic Hungarian goodness. Traditional goulash,
langos , and schnitzel. 3250 Main, 604-877-1949 t$$$
RASPUTIN
Borscht, perogies, beef stroganoff, chicken Kiev, cabbage rolls. Live music. 457 W. Broadway, 604-879-6675 l$$$
Continental
CHARTWELL
Men’s-club setting, tip-top service. Four Seasons Hotel, 791 W. Georgia, 604-689-9333 lb$$$$
THE PEAR TREE
Elegant, sensual dishes with Scott Jaeger, who represented Canada at Bocuse d’Or, at the helm. 4120 E. Hastings, Burnaby, 604-299-2772 $$$$
SATIMA FUSION CUISINE
Organic- oriented Japanese-French fusion. Intimate atmosphere. High tea daily. 2893 W. Broadway, 604-730-8879 bl$$$
Chinese
FLAMINGO HOUSE
Upmarket Cantonese food with some Malaysian dishes. 7510 Cambie, 604-325-4511 lt$$$
FLOATA SEAFOOD
Cantonese and seafood for small groups or banquets. 400–180 Keefer, 604-602-0368; 1425–4380 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, 604-270-8889 ltb$$$
GOLDEN OCEAN
Bustling Kerrisdale spot. Creative takes on dim sum classics. Second floor, 2046 W. 41st, 604-263-8606 lt$$
HON’S WUN-TUN HOUSE
Cantonese diner. Fast service. 108–268 Keefer, 604-688-0871; 408 6th St., New West., 604-520-6661; 288 E. Pender, 604-681-8842; 1339 Robson, 604-685-0871; 310–3025 Lougheed Hwy., Coq., 604-468-0871 lt$
KIRIN
Fine Cantonese dining, featuring seafood dishes. 555 E. 12th, 604-879-8038; 102–1166 Alberni, 604-679-8038; 7900 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, 604-303-8833; 1163 Pinetree Way, 604-944-8833 lt$$$
PINK PEARL
100 varieties of dim sum. Banquet facilities for up to 680. 1132 E. Hastings, 604-253-4316 lt$$
WONTON KING
Hong Kong–style with exotic specialties, fresh seafood. 620 S.E. Marine Dr., 604-321-4433 lt$$
WONTON NOODLES
Great eggplant. No-nonsense food. 4008 Cambie, 604-877-1253; 1991 E. Hastings, 604-677-8085 lnt$$
Indian
INDIA GATE
Downtown’s oldest Indian restaurant. Cozy atmosphere. 616 Robson, 604-684-4617 or 604-682-1000 lt$$$
JEWEL OF INDIA
Tandoori clay-oven and vegetarian dishes. Live sitar Fri.-Sat. 52 Alexander, 604-687-5665 lpt$$
RED FORT AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE
Formerly Rubina Tandoori. Authentic Indian food in a modern, intimate setting. 1962 Kingsway, 604-873-2440 lt$
Japanese
FISH ON RICE
All-you-can-eat lunch and dinner. Sushi, barbecue, noodles, soup. Licensed. 201–4361 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-439-8882 lt$$
HAPA IZAKAYA
Hip room, boisterous atmosphere. Modern Japanese tapas. 1479 Robson, 604-689-4272 $$$
KITTO
Noodle house and robata grill. Fast service, casual atmosphere. 833 Granville, 604-687-6622 lnt$$
ROBSON SUSHI
All-you-can-eat lunch and dinner. A la carte menu also available. 1542 Robson, 604-688-4789 lnt$$
SONOMAMA SUSHI BAR & GRILL
Modern
izakaya bistro with Ginza atmosphere. 980 Granville, 604-662-3770 lt$$
SUSHI AOKI
Innovative menu. Licensed. 1888 W. Broadway, 604-731-5577 l$$
SUSHIKAN
Sublime sushi by one of Japan’s top chefs. Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, 604-295-6612 l$$$
TSUNAMI SUSHI
Famous floating sushi bar; quick and casual. 238–1025 Robson, 604-687-8744 lp$$$
YOSHI ON DENMAN
Authentic Japanese food served with contemporary flair. Expansive patio. 689 Denman, 604-738-8226 p$$$
Korean
DAN SUNG SA
Lively venue with retro décor. Modern Korean fare. 1221 Thurlow, 604-609-7095 $$
INSADONG
Korean barbecue, live-seafood aquariums, karaoke. 403 North Rd., Coquitlam, 604-936-3778 lnpt$$
ORANGE CHOPSTICK
Breezy Yaletown spot with a salad bar, teriyaki, and Korean favourites. 2A–1128 Pacific, 604-688-8565 lt$
SEOUL HOUSE KOREAN RESTAURANT
Tatami rooms, sushi bar. Huge menu features barbecue. 1215 W. Broadway, 604-738-8285 l$$$
Middle Eastern
PERSIAN RESTAURANT
Hefty “snacks” of lip-smacking kebab
koobideh . 1533 Lonsdale, N. Van., 604-985-5321 lt$
RIME
Turkish restaurant. Eclectic setting, authentic menu (vegan, vegetarian, meat). Nightly live events. 1130 Commercial Dr., 604-215-1130 nt$$$
Southeast Asian
BANANA LEAF
Malaysian food, mild to spicy, with familiar and unusual dishes. 820 W. Broadway, 604-731-6333; 3005 W. Broadway, 604-734-3005; 1096 Denman, 604-683-3333 lt$$
CAFE D’LITE
Tiny spot serving
laksa and other Singaporean and Malaysian specialties. 3144 West Broadway, 604-733-8882 lt$
PRIMA TASTE
Singapore favourites like
laksa and Hainanese chicken rice; topnotch service, stylish space. 570 Robson St., 604-685-7881 lt$$
TROPIKA
Variety of Malaysian and Thai selections. 2975 Cambie, 604-879-6002; 1128 Robson, 604-737-6002; 8280 Lansdowne, Richmond, 604-278-6002 lnt$$$
Thai
ARROY-D THAI
Authentic, traditional, and classy cuisine, presentation, and décor. Family-owned and -operated. 3106 Cambie, 604-879-9944 lt$$
GREEN BASIL THAI RESTAURANT
Healthy, classic Thai cuisine. 4623 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-439-1919 tl$$
THAI AWAY HOME
Eat-in or take-away. Fresh sauces to cook at home. Frozen dinners, wraps at Thai Away Express. 3315 Cambie, 604-873-8424; 1206 Davie, 604-682-8424; Thai Away Express, 43 E. 5th, 604-708-8424 t$
Asian
THE FLYING TIGER
Updated Asian street food: Indian, Filipino, Japanese. Crystal-clear flavours, attractive presentation. 2958 W. 4th, 604-737-7529 np$$$
HENNESSEY DINING LOUNGE
Asian fusion soul food like spicy won tons and lemongrass dry ribs in a lounge atmosphere. 53 West Broadway, 604-875-9006 tn$$$
WILD GINGER
Fusion Chinese and Korean barbecue in a modern environment. Tinseltown, 88 W. Pender, 604-893-8608 lt$$$
Bistro
CRAVE
Modern comfort fare viewed afresh with quality ingredients by former Four Seasons executive chef. 3941 Main, 604-872-3663 bp$$$
FUEL
Simple, original, West coast modern menu with exceptional desserts. 1944 West 4th Ave., 604-288-7905 l$$$$
GRIFFINS
Appetizer buffet daily. Hotel Vancouver, 900 W. Georgia, 604-684-3131 lb$$$
VINEYARD
Kitsilano original since 1977. Pouring an award-winning wine list. Fully licensed until 2 a.m. 2296 W. 4th, 604-733-2420 lpnb
Casual/Diner
KAPLAN’S STAR DELI & RESTAURANT
Unique New York-style deli restaurant. 5775 Oak, 604-263-2625 lt$$
LIBBY’S KITCHEN
All-day breakfasts, modern comfort food. Homelike feel. 3429 Porter Street, 604-874-5547 blp$
MILESTONE’S
Large portions, varied menus. 2966 W. 4th, 604-734-8616; 1210 Denman, 604-662-3431; 1145 Robson, 604-682-4477; 1109 Hamilton, 604-684-9111; for more locations, visit
www.milestonesrestaurants .com/ or call 604-998-6500. lpbt$$
VERA’S BURGER SHACK
Friendly joint serves six-ounce, fresh ground-beef patties. 1935 Cornwall, 604-228-8372; 1030 Davie, 604-893-8372; 1181 Denman, 604-681-5450; 2188 Western Pkwy., UBC, 604-221-8372; 15989 108 Ave., Surrey, 604-582-8372 ltb$
Seafood
BLUE WATER CAFE & RAW BAR
Fresh local seafood, sushi, and special raw bar. Expansive patio on Yaletown loading dock. 1095 Hamilton, 604-688-8078 lpn$$$
CANNERY SEAFOOD HOUSE
Thirty-five years of fine seafood dining. Mountain vistas, romantic atmosphere, private dock. 2205 Commissioner, 604-254-9606 l$$$
MONK McQUEENS
Fine dining and balcony upstairs; bistro-style oyster bar downstairs. False Creek waterfront view. 601 Stamps Landing, 604-877-1351 lpnt$$$$
PROVENCE MARINASIDE
Fresh local seafood, raw oyster bar, antipasti showcase, extensive wine list. 1177 Marinaside Crescent, 604-681-4144 blpt$$$
SALMON HOUSE ON THE HILL
Native art–themed room with stunning view features alder-grilled salmon dishes. 2229 Folkestone, W. Van., 604-926-3212 lp$$$$
SPOTTED PRAWN BISTRO
Seafood served in a friendly environment. Coal Harbour backdrop. 1055 W. Hastings, 604-646-0667 lptb$$$
Steak Houses
GOTHAM STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL BAR
Perfectly cooked porterÂouse. Good by-the-glass selection. 615 Seymour, 604-605-8282 lp$$$$
KEG
Variety of steaks arrive done right. Friendly service. Park Royal, 800 Marine, W. Van., 604-925-9126 $$$
Tapas
BIN 941
Downtown hot spot. Inventive tapas. All wines by the glass. 941 Davie, 604-683-1246 n$$
HABIT
Chic rec-room décor. Dishes meant for sharing mix the hip and the homey. 2610 Main Street, 604-877-8582 n$$$
STELLA’S TAP AND TAPAS BAR
Belgian beer meets Euro and Asian tapas. Cozy brick décor, long bar. Weekend brunch. 1191 Commercial, 604-254-2437 lp$$$
Vegetarian
DHARMA KITCHEN
All-vegan offerings: salads, veggie burgers, rice bowls, tofu dishes. Serene, cozy setting. 3667 W. Broadway, 604-738-3899 lt$$
THE FOUNDATION
Modern vegetarian fare in a funky, laid-back environment. 2301 Main, 604-708-0881 lnt$$
GREENS AND GOURMET
Hot and cold gourmet vegetarian dishes served buffet style. 2582 W. Broadway, 604-737-7373 lpt$$
NAAM
Funky natural-food joint with open-air patio. Nightly music. 2724 W. 4th, 604-738-7151 lpntb$$
Cafés/Desserts
CALABRIA COFFEE BAR
Sandwiches, desserts, great espresso and cappucino. An original. 1745 Commercial, 604-253-7017 lntb$$
THOMAS HAAS FINE CHOCOLATES AND PATISSERIE
Chocolates, cakes, and other desserts. Café serves light lunches and cappuccino. 998 Harbourside Dr., N. Van., 604-924-1847 lt$
Restaurant/Bar
BROWNS RESTAURANT BAR
Casual upscale dining, West Coast fusion menu. Eight flat-screen TVs for sports events. 1165 Mainland, 604-696-9335 $$
DOCKSIDE BREWING COMPANY
Huge patio with panoramic view of False Creek. 1253 Johnston St., Granville Island, 604-685-7070 lpntb$$
FOGG N’ SUDS
Upbeat, casual atmosphere. More than 120 international bottled beers. 202–1323 Robson, 604-683-2337 lnpt$$
GRAMERCY GRILL
Neighbourhood restaurant with downtown feel. Local, natural, and organic ingredients. 2685 Arbutus, 604-730-5666 lpt$$$
ROOM EIGHTEEN
Funky room with casual atmosphere. Formerly the Distillery. 2042 W. 4th, 604-739-4674 n$$
RUGBY BEACH CLUB GRILLE
Authentic grill house has a 40-seat patio. Specializes in herbs and rubs. 950 W. Broadway, 604-736-2438 p$$
SANAFIR
Arabic décor, Moroccan-style beds, communal table. First-rate menu; diverse tastes converse amicably. 1026 Granville, 604-678-1049 $$$
STEAMWORKS BREWING CO.
Pacific Northwest food. Specialty beers brewed in-house. 375 Water, 604-689-2739 ln$$$
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