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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$$$$
BISHOP'S
Elegant, understated West Coast menu with European influences. 2183 W. 4th, 604-738-2025 $$$$
BRIX
Inventive food, intelligent wine list. Attractive European-style courtyard patio. 1138 Homer, 604-915-9463 pn$$$$
CRU
Wine bar–style restaurant. West Coast–inspired small plates. 1459 W. Broadway, 604-677-4111 $$$$
HART HOUSE
Elegant heritage house with a view of the lake. 6664 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, 604-298-4278 lp$$$
HORIZONS
Panoramic view, park setting. Wood-grilled seafood and steak. 100 Centennial Way, Burnaby, 604-299-1155 lp$$$$
PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS
Gourmet food prepared by students. Menu changes daily. 1505 W. 2nd, 604-734-4488 l$$$
PARKSIDE
Classically grounded cooking using local ingredients. Outdoor dining in courtyard. 1906 Haro, 604-683-6912 p$$$
RAINCITY GRILL
Seasonal menu featuring local produce, fish, fowl, meat, and cheese. Weekend brunch. 1193 Denman, 604-685-7337 p$$$
SEASONS IN THE PARK
Pacific Northwest food plus city and mountain view. Interesting salmon dishes. Queen Elizabeth Park, 604-874-8008 lp$$$
SEQUOIA GRILL AT THE TEAHOUSE
Glorious setting and view. Ferguson Point, Stanley Park, 604-669-3281 lp$$$$
WATER ST. CAFE
Creative seafood dishes, pasta, fresh-baked breads, and desserts. 300 Water, 604-689-2832 lp$$$
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
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$$
LOLITA'S SOUTH OF THE BORDER CANTINA
Traditionally inspired Mexican fare with West Coast presentation. Cool, fun room, fills fast. 1326 Davie, 604-696-9996 n$$$
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$$
CAFE DE PARIS
Cassoulet,
frites , and other Gallic comfort food. Good wine list. 751 Denman, 604-687-1418 l$$$$
LA REGALADE
Faithful interpretation of classic French bistro food. 103–2232 Marine Dr., W. Van., 604-921-2228 l$$
LE CROCODILE
Alsace regional dishes flawlessly done. Luxurious surroundings. 909 Burrard, 604-669-4298 lp$$$$
LE GAVROCHE
Classic French food with avant-garde touches in intimate, romantic setting. 1616 Alberni, 604-685-3924 lp$$$$
MISTRAL FRENCH BISTRO
Southern French bistro with warm atmosphere. Specialties from Provence. 2585 W. Broadway, 604-733-0046 lpt$$$
Greek
APOLLONIA GREEK RESTAURANT
Friendly hideaway serving generous portions of authentic Greek home cooking. 1830 Fir St., 604-736-9559 lnt$$$
CHARACTERS TAVERNA
Greek, Indian, Italian, and North American food. Cozy, heated patio. 1103 Davie, 604-685-9607 lpnt$$
KALAMATA
Extraordinarily good, undeniably authentic Greek food served with a contemporary approach. 388 W. Broadway, 604-872-7050 lt$$
KAMAKIS GREEK TAVERNA
Small, cozy, friendly place with roast lamb specialty. 451 W. Broadway, 604-879-2215 t$$
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
CINCIN RESTAURANT AND BAR
Mediterranean and classic Italian dishes from wood-burning oven. 1154 Robson, 604-688-7338 lpn$$$
INCENDIO
Pizza and fresh-made pastas in a funky heritage-bistro atmosphere. 103 Columbia, 604-688-8694; 2118 Burrard, 604-736-2220 lpt$$
LOMBARDO'S PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE
Awardwinning handmade pizzas, homemade pastas, B.C. and Italian wines. 970 Smithe St., 604-408-0808; 120–1641 Commercial Dr., 604-251-2240 lnt$$
Mediterranean
CIOPPINO'S & CIOPPINO'S ENOTECA
Joint patio links Mediterranean grill to casual lunch eatery in Yaletown. 1133 Hamilton, 604-688-7466; 1129 Hamilton, 604-685-8462 lp$$$
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$$$
Continental
CHARTWELL
Men's-club setting, tip-top service. Four Seasons Hotel, 791 W. Georgia, 604-689-9333 lb$$$$
THE PEAR TREE
Elegant, sensual dishes with Scott Jaeger, who represented Canada at Bocuse d'Or, at the helm. 4120 E. Hastings, Burnaby, 604-299-2772 $$$$
WILLIAM TELL
Swiss-style fine dining since 1964 with Pacific Rim influences. Brunches and casual meals in the bistro. 765 Beatty, 604-688-3504 lb$$$$
Chinese
CRYSTAL MALL
Food court near Metrotown with a large selection of Asian delights. 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-438-6263 l$
FLOATA SEAFOOD
Cantonese and seafood for small groups or banquets. 400–180 Keefer, 604-602-0368; 1425–4380 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, 604-270-8889 ltb$$$
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$$$
PINK PEARL
100 varieties of dim sum. Banquet facilities for up to 680. 1132 E. Hastings, 604-253-4316 lt$$
SHANGHAI CHINESE BISTRO
Northern and Cantonese, handmade noodles, good service. 1124 Alberni, 604-683-8222 lt$$
SUN SUI WAH
Large room, dim sum, good congee, great squab. 3888 Main, 604-872-8822; 102–4940 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, 604-273-8208 l$$
Indian
HEAVEN & EARTH INDIA CURRY HOUSE
Tandooris, seafood, vegetable dishes. 1754 W. 4th, 604-732-5313 t$$
HOUSE OF DOSAS
Authentic South Indian and Sri Lankan dishes, specializing in dosas. Biryani on Mondays. 1391 Kingsway, 604-875-1283 lt$$
INDIA GATE
Downtown's oldest Indian restaurant. Cozy atmosphere. 616 Robson, 604-684-4617 or 604-682-1000 lt$$$
JEWEL OF INDIA
Tandoori clay-oven and vegetarian dishes. Live sitar Fri.-Sat. 52 Alexander, 604-687-5665 lpt$$
NIRVANA
Indian food served in a cozy and quiet room with soft Indian music. 2313 Main, 604-872-8779 lnt$$
RED FORT AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE
Formerly Rubina Tandoori. Authentic Indian food in a modern, intimate setting. 1962 Kingsway, 604-873-2440 lt$
VIJ'S
Well-known for artful cooking, engaging service. Beer and wine. 1480 W. 11th, 604-736-6664 $$$
Japanese
FISH ON RICE
All-you-can-eat lunch and dinner. Sushi, barbecue, noodles, soup. Licensed. 201–4361 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-439-8882 lt$$
GUU
Popular
izakaya with modern Japanese tapas. 838 Thurlow, 604-685-8817; 1698 Robson, 604-685-8678; 105–375 Water, 604-685-8682 lnt$$
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$$
SUSHI AOKI
Innovative menu. Licensed. 1888 W. Broadway, 604-731-5577 l$$
TSUNAMI SUSHI
Famous floating sushi bar; quick and casual. 238–1025 Robson, 604-687-8744 lp$$$
Korean
DAN SUNG SA
Lively venue with retro décor. Modern Korean fare. 1221 Thurlow, 604-609-7095 $$
INSADONG
Korean barbecue, live-seafood aquariums, karaoke. 403 North Rd., Coquitlam, 604-936-3778 lnpt$$
JANG MO JIB
Spicy, authentic Korean dishes, many soup-based. Family-friendly atmosphere. 1719 Robson, 604-642-0712; 8320 Alexandra Rd., Richmond, 604-233-0712 n$$
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$$
JONKER STREET
Flavourful, nuanced Malaysian dishes like
laksa , beef
rendang , and roti
canai . 1128 Pacific Boulevard, 604-688-8565 lt$$
PHNOM PENH
Vietnamese and Cambodian. Good squid, soups. 244 E. Georgia, 604-682-5777 lt$$
PONDOK INDONESIA
Authentic Indonesian home cooking, including popular rice tables. 2781 Commercial, 604-872-8718 lt$$
PRIMA TASTE
Singapore favourites like
laksa and Hainanese chicken rice; topnotch service, stylish space. 570 Robson St., 604-685-7881 lt$$
REKADOS
Fresh, flavourful Filipino cooking, thoughtful presentation, elegant space. 4063 Main, 604-873-3133 l$$
TROPIKA
Variety of Malaysian and Thai selections. 2975 Cambie, 604-879-6002; 1128 Robson, 604-737-6002; 8280 Lansdowne, Richmond, 604-278-6002 lnt$$$
Thai
CHAO PHRAYA THAI
Spacious and elegantly decorated to suit business dining. 2325 Cambie, 604-732-3939 lt$$$
GREEN BASIL THAI RESTAURANT
Healthy, classic Thai cuisine. 4623 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-439-1919 tl$$
MONTRI'S
Delicious Thai dishes include
tod mun (fish cake), beef or prawn
Aroy-D , Thai-style pad Thai (by request). 3692 W. Broadway, 604-738-9888 t$$
SALATHAI
Fresh homemade sauce. Thai décor. Full bar service. 3364 Cambie, 604-875-6999; 102–888 Burrard, 604-683-7999 lt$$
THAI AWAY HOME
Eat-in or take-away. Fresh sauces to cook at home. Frozen dinners, wraps at Thai Away Express. 3315 Cambie, 604-873-8424; 1206 Davie, 604-682-8424; Thai Away Express, 43 E. 5th, 604-708-8424 t$
Asian
BLISS ASIAN BISTRO
Creative Japanese nibbling menu with innovative sushi in a glamorous Coal Harbour setting. 100–550 Denman Street, 604-662-3044 l$$$
THE NOODLE BOX
Asian noodle dishes made to West Coast tastes. 1867 West 4th Avenue, 604-734-1310 l$$
RED DOOR PAN ASIAN GRILL
Snappy Asian-inspired decor and an all-over-Asia menu. 2996 Granville, 604-733-5699 tl$$
RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET
Authentic pan-Asian street food. Raucous atmosphere, high-spirited crowds. Open evenings Fri.-Sun. until Oct. 8. 12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond, 604-244-8448 npt$
African
LALIBELA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT
Mild to spicy vegetarian and nonvegetarian food. 4530 Hastings St., Burnaby, 604-299-4555 lpt$$
NYALA
Ethiopian cuisine featuring goat, ostrich,
injera bread, and more. Well-stocked vegetarian buffet. 4148 Main, 604-876-9919 lt$$
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$$$
CASSIS BISTRO
Authentic French country fare served in a stylish, high-ceilinged room. 420 Pender, 604-605-0420 lpn$$
CRAVE
Modern comfort fare viewed afresh with quality ingredients by former Four Seasons executive chef. 3941 Main, 604-872-3663 bp$$$
JULES CASUAL FRENCH BISTRO
Lively atmosphere, traditional and authentic, hearty fare like
cassoulet and
moules frites . 216 Abbott Street, 604-669-0033. l$$$
Casual/Diner
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$$
VERA'S BURGER SHACK
Friendly joint serves six-ounce, fresh ground-beef patties. 1935 Cornwall, 604-228-8372; 1030 Davie, 604-893-8372; 1181 Denman, 604-681-5450; 2188 Western Pkwy., UBC, 604-221-8372; 15989 108 Ave., Surrey, 604-582-8372 ltb$
Seafood
BLUE WATER CAFE & RAW BAR
Fresh local seafood, sushi, and special raw bar. 1095 Hamilton, 604-688-8078 lpn$$$
GO FISH
Outdoor café serving seafood (halibut, salmon, cod, oysters, mussels) and chips, fresh from nearby Granville Island. 1505 W. 1st, 604-730-5040 lpt$$
MONK McQUEENS
Fine dining and balcony upstairs; bistro-style oyster bar downstairs. False Creek waterfront view. 601 Stamps Landing, 604-877-1351 lpnt$$$$
MR. PICKWICK'S
British-style West Coast fish and chips, with daily Commonwealth specials. 8620 Granville, 604-266-2340; 1007 Denman, 604-681-0631 lt$$
PROVENCE MARINASIDE
Fresh local seafood, raw oyster bar, antipasti showcase, extensive wine list. 1177 Marinaside Crescent, 604-681-4144 blpt$$$
THE SALMON HOUSE
Native art–themed room with stunning view features alder-grilled salmon dishes. 2229 Folkestone, W. Van., 604-926-3212 lp$$$$
SPOTTED PRAWN BISTRO
Seafood served in a friendly environment. Coal Harbour backdrop. 1055 W. Hastings, 604-646-0667 lptb$$$
Steak Houses
GOTHAM STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL BAR
Perfectly cooked porterhouse. Good by-the-glass selection. 615 Seymour, 604-605-8282 lp$$$$
SAMBA BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE
All-you-can-eat
rodizio -style Brazilian barbecued meats and buffet. Large seafood and vegetarian selection. Live music. 1122 Alberni, 604-696-9888 l$$$
Tapas
LA BODEGA TAPAS BAR
Spanish décor and tapas. Intriguing specials emphasize meats. 1277 Howe, 604-684-8815 n$$
LA ZUPPA
Sandwich shop by day heats up weekend nights with flamenco and Mediterranean tapas. 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Van.,604-986-6556. $$lnt
Vegetarian
DHARMA KITCHEN
All-vegan offerings: salads, veggie burgers, rice bowls, tofu dishes. Serene, cozy setting. 3667 W. Broadway, 604-738-3899 lt$$
NAAM
Funky natural-food joint with open-air patio. Nightly music. 2724 W. 4th, 604-738-7151 lpntb$$
Cafés/Desserts
APHRODITE'S CAFE & PIE SHOP
Focus on fresh organic delights: thin crust pizza, homemade breads, soups, salads, and wild baked sockeye. 3598 W. 4th, 604-738-5879 lnt$$$
PANE FROM HEAVEN
Paninis, artisan breads, and pastries. 1670 Cypress, 604-736-5555 lptb$$
Restaurant/Bar
DOCKSIDE BREWING COMPANY
Plenty of seafood, in-house brewery. 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$$
SANAFIR
Arabic décor, Moroccan-style beds, communal table. First-rate menu; diverse tastes converse amicably. 1026 Granville, 604-678-1049 $$$
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