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p - Patio
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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$$$$
COAST
Stylish setting showcases inventive West Coast seafood menu with global influences. 1257 Hamilton, 604-685-5010 pn$$$
CRU
Wine bar–style restaurant. West Coast–inspired small plates. 1459 W. Broadway, 604-677-4111 $$$$
DIVA AT THE MET
Haute West Coast cuisine prepared with high-tech methods. 645 Howe, 604-602-7788 lp$$$$
HORIZONS
Panoramic view, park setting. Wood-grilled seafood and steak. 100 Centennial Way, Burnaby, 604-299-1155 lp$$$$
O'DOUL'S
Steak and fresh seafood. Live jazz nightly. 1300 Robson, 604-661-1400 lpt$$$
PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS
Gourmet food prepared by students. Menu changes daily. 1505 W. 2nd, 604-734-4488 l$$$
PARKSIDE
Classically grounded cooking using local ingredients. Outdoor dining in courtyard. 1906 Haro, 604-683-6912 p$$$
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
DIX BARBECUE AND BREWERY
Traditional barbecue in a young, fun, attitude-free environment. 871 Beatty, 604-682-2739 ln$
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$$
CILANTRO & JALAPENO
Authentic menu of lesser-known Mexican dishes, plus groceries. 736 West Broadway, 604-872-7161. lt$
HAVANA
Large patio, weekend brunch, new Afro-Cuban food. 1212 Commercial, 604-253-9119 lpntb$$
LA CASITA
Warm décor, completely authentic dishes:
flautas , quesadillas stuffed with chorizo, and more. 101 W. Cordova, 604-646-2444 lpt$$
LAS MARGARITAS
Casual atmosphere. Mexican classics, weekend brunch. Pretty patio. 1999 W. 4th, 604-734-7117 lpnt$$
PRIMOS MEXICAN GRILL
One of Vancouver's first Mexican restaurants. Delicious seafood enchiladas. 1509 W. 12th, 604-736-9322 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$$
CAFE DE PARIS
Cassoulet,
frites , and other Gallic comfort food. Good wine list. 751 Denman, 604-687-1418 l$$$$
LA BRETAGNE CREPERIE
Authentic crepes with topnotch fillings. Brittany-based menu. Careful technique and service. 795 Jervis, 604-688-5989 blp$
LA REGALADE
Faithful interpretation of classic French bistro food. 103–2232 Marine Dr., W. Van., 604-921-2228 l$$
LE CROCODILE
Alsace regional dishes flawlessly done. Luxurious surroundings. 909 Burrard, 604-669-4298 lp$$$$
LE GAVROCHE
Classic French food with avant-garde touches in intimate, romantic setting. 1616 Alberni, 604-685-3924 lp$$$$
LUMIERE
Modern French food in understated surroundings, using seasonal ingredients. 2551 W. Broadway, 604-739-8185 p$$$$
MISTRAL FRENCH BISTRO
Southern French bistro with warm atmosphere. Specialties from Provence. 2585 W. Broadway, 604-733-0046 lpt$$$$
SAVEUR
A la carte for lunch, prix fixe menu for dinner. Contemporary, cozy atmosphere. 850 Thurlow, 604-688-1633 l$$
SMOKING DOG
Vibrant French restaurant in the heart of Kitsilano. 1889 W. 1st, 604-732-8811 lpt$$$
WEST
Contemporary French food with a West Coast influence in an elegant, contemporary setting. 2881 Granville, 604-738-8938 $$$$
Greek
APOLLONIA GREEK RESTAURANT
Friendly hideaway serving generous portions of authentic Greek home cooking. 1830 Fir St., 604-736-9559 lnt$$$
CHARACTERS TAVERNA
Greek, Indian, Italian, and North American food. Cozy, heated patio. 1103 Davie, 604-685-9607 lpnt$$
KALAMATA
Extraordinarily good, undeniably authentic Greek food served with a contemporary approach. 388 W. Broadway, 604-872-7050 lt$$
KAMAKIS GREEK TAVERNA
Small, cozy, friendly place with roast lamb specialty. 451 W. Broadway, 604-879-2215 t$$
OUZERI
Greek tapas in varying sizes. Good for couples or crowds. 3189 W. Broadway, 604-739-9378 lpnt$$
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$$
ANTON'S
Friendly, casual. City's original pasta bar. All pastas one price. 4260 E. Hastings, Burnaby, 604-299-6636 lt$$
BACI RISTORANTE
Beautiful setting. Romantic fine dining, relaxing atmosphere. Live music. 3728 E. Hastings, 604-299-7047 lpt$$$
CINCIN RESTAURANT AND BAR
Mediterranean and classic Italian dishes from wood-burning oven. 1154 Robson, 604-688-7338 lpn$$$
IL GIARDINO
Tuscan villa look-alike. Authentic, thoughtfully prepared dishes. 1382 Hornby, 604-669-2422 lp$$$$
INCENDIO
Pizza and fresh-made pastas in a funky heritage bistro atmosphere. 103 Columbia, 604-688-8694; 2118 Burrard, 604-736-2220 lpt$$
LA NOTTE RISTORANTE ITALIANO
Variety of pasta in a friendly, neighbourhood atmosphere. 3307 Dunbar, 604-222-4033 t$$
VILLA DEL LUPO
Contemporary West Coast Italian fusion cuisine. Local, organic, wild, and free-range ingredients. 869 Hamilton, 604-688-7436 l$$$
ZEFFERELLI'S
Warm Mediterranean decor,
osso buco ,
saltimbocca , and pastas. 1136 Robson, 604-687-0655 l$$$
Mediterranean
CENTRO MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
Thin-crust gourmet pizza, lamb, steak, seafood in the heart of Granville Mall. 901 Granville, 604-694-0202 lpt$$$
PROVENCE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
Bistro style, family-friendly.
Pissaladière and other southern French antipasti. 4473 W. 10th, 604-222-1980 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$$$
Continental
CHARTWELL
Men's-club setting, tip-top service. Four Seasons Hotel, 791 W. Georgia, 604-689-9333 lb$$$$
THE PEAR TREE
Elegant, sensual dishes with Scott Jaeger, who represented Canada at Bocuse d'Or, at the helm. 4120 E. Hastings, Burnaby, 604-299-2772 $$$$
Chinese
CRYSTAL MALL
Food court near Metrotown with a large selection of Asian delights. 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-438-6263 l$
HO YUEN KEE
Exceptional Cantonese-style seafood. Loyal following packs the place nightly. 6236 Fraser, 604-324-8855 lt$$
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$
PINK PEARL
100 varieties of dim sum. Banquet facilities for up to 680. 1132 E. Hastings, 604-253-4316 lt$$
SUN SUI WAH
Large room, dim sum, good congee, great squab. 3888 Main, 604-872-8822; 102–4940 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, 604-273-8208 l$$
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
ALL INDIA SWEETS & RESTAURANT
Array of Indian desserts and savoury take-out plus tandoori, curry,
paneer , vegetarian buffet. 6507 Main, 604-327-0891 lt$$
CHUTNEY VILLA
Authentic South Indian food in a charming environment. 147 E. Broadway, 604-872-2228 lt$$$
DOSA HUT
Serving authentic South Indian food. Lunch buffet. 1279 E. Hastings, 604-251-5533 lt$$
INDIA GATE
Downtown's oldest Indian restaurant. Cozy atmosphere. 616 Robson, 604-684-4617 or 604-682-1000 lt$$$
JEWEL OF INDIA
Tandoori clay-oven and vegetarian dishes. Live sitar Fri.-Sat. 52 Alexander, 604-687-5665 lpt$$
Japanese
FISH ON RICE
All-you-can-eat lunch and dinner. Sushi, barbecue, noodles, soup. Licensed. 201–4361 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-439-8882 lt$$
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$$$
TSUNAMI SUSHI
Famous floating sushi bar; quick and casual. 238–1025 Robson, 604-687-8744 lp$$$
Korean
DAN SUNG SA
Lively venue with retro décor. Modern Korean fare. 1221 Thurlow, 604-609-7095 $$
ORANGE CHOPSTICK
Breezy Yaletown spot with a salad bar, teriyaki, and Korean favourites. 2A–1128 Pacific, 604-688-8565 lt$
Middle Eastern
PERSIAN RESTAURANT
Hefty "snacks" of lip-smacking kebab
koobideh . 1533 Lonsdale, N. Van., 604-985-5321 lt$
RIME
Turkish restaurant. Eclectic setting, authentic menu (vegan, vegetarian, meat). Nightly live events. 1130 Commercial Dr., 604-215-1130 nt$$$
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$$
CAFE D'LITE
Tiny spot serving
laksa and other Singaporean and Malaysian specialties. 3144 West Broadway, 604-733-8882 lt$
JONKER STREET
Flavourful, nuanced Malaysian dishes like
laksa , beef
rendang , and roti
canai . 1128 Pacific Boulevard, 604-688-8565 lt$$
PRIMA TASTE
Singapore favourites like
laksa and Hainanese chicken rice; topnotch service, stylish space. 570 Robson St., 604-685-7881 lt$$
REKADOS
Fresh, flavourful Filipino cooking, thoughtful presentation, elegant space. 4063 Main, 604-873-3133 l$$
SAIGON RESTAURANT
Vie_namese food, specializing in roll dips, curry, soups, and noodles. 1500 Robson, 604-682-8020 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 home cooking and classy cuisine, presentation, and décor. Family-owned and -operated. 3106 Cambie, 604-879-9944 lt$$
GREEN BASIL THAI RESTAURANT
Healthy, classic Thai cuisine. 4623 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-439-1919 tl$$
MONTRI'S
Delicious Thai dishes include
tod mun (fish cake), beef or prawn
Aroy-D , Thai-style pad Thai (by request). 3692 W. Broadway, 604-738-9888 t$$
SAWASDEE
Award-winning Thai food with cozy atmosphere and friendly service. 4250 Main, 604-876-4030 lt$$$
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$$$
African
FASSIL ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT
Traditional Ethiopian food including meat, vegetables. Fully licensed. 5–736 E. Broadway, 604-879-2001 lnt$$
NYALA
Ethiopian cuisine featuring goat, ostrich,
injera bread, and more. Well-stocked vegetarian buffet. 4148 Main, 604-876-9919 lt$$
Bistro
AURORA BISTRO
Modern Canadian bistro using fresh local ingredients with an all–B.C. wine list. Weekend brunch. 2420 Main, 604-873-9944 n$$$
CRAVE
Modern comfort fare viewed afresh with quality ingredients by former Four Seasons executive chef. 3941 Main, 604-872-3663 bp$$$
FUEL
Simple, original, West coast modern menu with exceptional desserts. 1944 West 4th Ave., 604-288-7905 l$$$$
SEB'S
Neighbourhood bistro with live jazz and coffee bar. 592 E. Broadway, 604-298-4403 ltb$$$
Casual/Diner
KAPLAN'S STAR DELI & RESTAURANT
Unique New York-style deli restaurant. 5775 Oak, 604-263-2625 lt$$
MILESTONE'S
Large portions, varied menus. 2966 W. 4th, 604-734-8616; 1210 Denman, 604-662-3431; 1145 Robson, 604-682-4477; 1109 Hamilton, 604-684-9111; for more locations, visit
www.milestonesrestaurants.com/ or call 604-998-6500. lpbt$$
STORMIN' NORMAN'S SPIRIT GRILL
Exotic wild-meat burgers with extensive condiment station, steaks, and sangria. 1438 Commercial Dr., 604-251-4644 tl$$$
VERA'S BURGER SHACK
Friendly joint serves six-ounce, fresh ground-beef patties. 1935 Cornwall, 604-228-8372; 1030 Davie, 604-893-8372; 1181 Denman, 604-681-5450; 2188 Western Pkwy., UBC, 604-221-8372; 15989 108 Ave., Surrey, 604-582-8372 ltb$
Seafood
BLUE WATER CAFE & RAW BAR
Fresh local seafood, sushi, and special raw bar. 1095 Hamilton, 604-688-8078 lpn$$$
C RESTAURANT
One of the best seafood restaurants in Western Canada, on the north shore of False Creek. 2–1600 Howe, 604-681-1164 lp$$$
CANNERY SEAFOOD HOUSE
Thirty-five years of fine seafood dining. Mountain vistas, romantic atmosphere, private dock. 2205 Commissioner, 604-254-9606 l$$$
FISH HOUSE IN STANLEY PARK
Pacific Northwest food plus eclectic spins on classics in Cape Cod–style house. 8901 Stanley Park Dr., 604-681-7275 lp$$$$
A KETTLE OF FISH
Fresh seafood, B.C.-centric wine list in casually elegant surroundings. 900 Pacific, 604-682-6661 $$$
MONK MCQUEENS
Fine dining and balcony upstairs; bistro-style oyster bar downstairs. False Creek waterfront view. 601 Stamps Landing, 604-877-1351 lpnt$$$$
SALMON _OUSE ON THE HILL
Native art–themed room with stunning view features alder-grilled salmon dishes. 2229 Folkestone, W. Van., 604-926-3212 lp$$$$
SPOTTED PRAWN BISTRO
Seafood served in a friendly environment. Coal Harbour backdrop. 1055 W. Hastings, 604-646-0667 lptb$$$
Steak Houses
GOTHAM STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL BAR
Perfectly cooked porterhouse. Good by-the-glass selection. 615 Seymour, 604-605-8282 lp$$$$
MORTON'S OF CHICAGO
Big, bold steak house featuring big food and big portions. 750 W. Cordova, 604-915-5105 $$$$
Tapas
HABIT
Chic rec-room décor. Dishes meant for sharing mix the hip and the homey. 2610 Main Street, 604-877-8582 n$$$
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$$$
Vegetarian
GREENS AND GOURMET
Hot and cold gourmet vegetarian dishes served buffet style. 2582 W. Broadway, 604-737-7373 lpt$$
NAAM
Funky natural-food joint with open-air patio. Nightly music. 2724 W. 4th, 604-738-7151 lpntb$$
Cafés/Desserts
CALHOUN'S BAKERY, CAFE, CATERING
Features all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet. 3035 West Broadway, 604-737-7062 blnpt$$
PANE FROM HEAVEN
Paninis, artisan breads, and pastries. 1670 Cypress, 604-736-5555 lptb$$
Eat In/Take Out
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLATBREAD
Handmade organic flatbread pizzas, pasta, soups, and salads. Wood-burning ovens. 1876 W. 1st, 604-730-0321 lpt$$
SOLLY'S BAGELRY
Sandwiches on bagels and bread, Jewish baked goods. 189 E. 28th, 604-872-1821; 2873 W. Broadway, 604-738-2121; 368 W. 7th, 604-675-9750 ltb$
Restaurant/Bar
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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