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b - Breakfast
l - Lunch
n - Late Night
p - Patio
t - Take Out
$ - Cheap
$$ - Inexpensive
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Pacific Northwest
AQUA RIVA
Colourful room with waterfront view. Wood-fired rotisserie, grill, and oven. Tapas, seafood, pizza selections. 200 Granville, 604-683-5599 l$$$$
BEACH HOUSE AT DUNDARAVE PIER
Fresh, modern food. Excellent wine list. View of Stanley Park and downtown. Sun. brunch. 150 25th St., W. Van, 604-922-1414 lp$$$
BISHOPS
Elegant, understated West Coast menu with European influences. 2183 W. 2183 W. 4th, 604-738-2025 $$$$
BRIX
Inventive food, intelligent wine list. Attractive European-style courtyard patio. 1138 Homer, 604-915-9463 pn$$$$
COAST
Stylish setting showcases inventive West Coast seafood menu with global influences. 1257 Hamilton, 604-685-5010 pn$$$
CRU
Wine bar-style restaurant. West Coast-inspired small plates. 1459 W. Broadway, 604-677-4111 $$$$
HORIZONS
Panoramic view, park setting. Wood-grilled seafood and steak. 100 Centennial Way, Burnaby, 604-299-1155 lp$$$$
PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF CULINARY ARTS
Gourmet food prepared by students. Menu changes daily. 1505 W. 2nd, 604-734-4488 l$$$
PARKSIDE
Classically grounded cooking using local ingredients. Outdoor dining in courtyard. 1906 Haro, 604-683-6912 p$$$
RAINCITY GRILL
Seasonal menu featuring local produce, fish, fowl, meat, and cheese. Weekend brunch. 1193 Denman, 604-685-7337 p$$$
STAR ANISE
Elegant, intimate setting. Pacific Northwest and French cooking with South Asian influences. 1485 W. 12th, 604-737-1485 l$$$$
WATERMARK
One of the citys finest view restaurants. Van-Asian menu. 1305 Arbutus, 604-738-5487 lp$$$
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. 1342 Commercial, 604-215-2599 l$$
Latin American/Caribbean
CILANTRO & JALAPENO
Authentic menu of lesser-known Mexican dishes, plus groceries. 736 West Broadway, 604-872-7161 lt$
HAVANA
Large patio, weekend brunch, new Afro-Cuban food. 1212 Commercial, 604-253-9119 lpntb$$
LA CASITA
Warm décor, completely authentic dishes: flautas, quesadillas stuffed with chorizo, and more. Cordova. 101 W. Cordova, 604-646-2444 lpt$$
LAS MARGARITAS
Casual atmosphere. Mexican classics, weekend brunch. Pretty patio. 1999 W. 4th, 604-734-7117 lpnt$$
LOLITAS SOUTH OF THE BORDER CANTINA
Traditionally inspired Mexican fare with West Coast presentation. Cool, fun room, fills fast. 1326 Davie, 604-696-9996 n$$$
TACO SHACK
Corn tortillas made in-house. Tacos, burritos, and quesadillas with fish, chicken, or beef. 3143 West Broadway, 604-737-8227 l$
French
BACCHUS
Modern French food in a luxurious setting. Wedgewood Hotel. 845 Hornby, 604-689-7777 lb$$$
BISTRO PASTIS
Classic bistro fare served with a contemporary touch. Intimate room with a French maître d. 2153 W. 4th, 604-731-5020 l$$$
CAFE CREPE
Wonderful savoury and dessert crepes. Table and counter service. 1032 Robson, 874 Granville, 796 Granville, 2861 Granville, and 5960 University Blvd., l$$
CAFE DE PARIS
Cassoulet, frites, and other Gallic comfort food. Good wine list. 751 Denman, 604-687-1418 l$$$$
LE GAVROCHE
Classic French food with avant-garde touches in intimate, romantic setting. 1616 Alberni, 604-685-3924 lp$$$$
LUMIERE
Modern French food in understated surroundings, using seasonal ingredients. 2551 W. Broadway, 604-739-8185 p$$$$
MISTRAL FRENCH BISTRO
Southern French bistro with warm atmosphere. Specialties from Provence. 2585 W. Broadway, 604-733-0046 lpt$$$
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$$
OUZERI
Greek tapas in varying sizes. Good for couples or crowds. 3189 W. Broadway, 604-739-9378 lpnt$$
STEPHOS
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
AL PORTO RISTORANTE
Traditional Italian fare, Neapolitan pizza, Tuscan ambiance. 321 Water, 604-683-8376 lt$$$
CINCIN RESTAURANT AND BAR
Mediterranean and classic Italian dishes from wood-burning oven. 1154 Robson, 604-688-7338 lpn$$$
LOMBARDOS PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE
Award–winning handmade pizzas, homemade pastas, B.C. and Italian wines. 120–1641 Commercial Dr., 604-251-2240 lnt$$
QUATTRO
Tuscan café-like patio. Combination plate provides overview of pasta variations. Great antipasto. 2611 W. 4th, 604-734-4444 p$$$
Mediterranean
PROVENCE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
Bistro style, family-friendly. Pissaladiére and other southern French antipasti. 4473 W. 10th, 604-222-1980 lp$$$
SAVORY COAST CUCINA MEDITERRANEA
Clear, confident, sensual cooking. Deeply intriguing menu. Weekend brunch, far-ranging wine list. 1133 Robson, 604-642-6278 lp$$$$
A TASTE OF PORTUGAL
Down-to-earth national dishes like pork and clams, reasonable prices. 2141 Kingsway, 604-438-9341 $$
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
Mens-club setting, tip-top service. Four Seasons Hotel. 791 W. Georgia, 604-689-9333 lb$$$$
THE PEAR TREE
Elegant, sensual dishes with Scott Jaeger, who represented Canada at Bocuse dOr, at the helm. 4120 E. Hastings, Burnaby, 604-299-2772 $$$$
WILLIAM TELL
Swiss-style fine dining since 1964 with Pacific Rim influences. Brunches and casual meals in the bistro. 765 Beatty, 604-688-3504 lb$$$$
Chinese
CRYSTAL MALL
Food court near Metrotown with a large selection of Asian delights. 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-438-6263 l$
FLOATA SEAFOOD
Cantonese and seafood for small groups or banquets. 1425–4380 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, 604-270-8889 ltb$$$
HONS WUN-TUN HOUSE
Cantonese diner. Fast service. 310–3025 Lougheed Hwy., Coq., 604-468-0871 lt$
KALVINS RESTAURANT
Sichuan-influenced comfort-food menu with attentive service. 5225 Victoria, 604-321-2888 lt$$
KIRIN
Fine Cantonese dining, featuring seafood dishes. 555 E. 12, 604-879-8038; 102–1166 Alberni, 604-679-8038; 7900 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, 604-303-8833; 1163 Pinetree Way, 604-944-8833 lt$$$
PENNY
Cantonese food. Large portions. Hot pots and congee recommended. 2060 E. Hastings, 604-253-2442 lnt$
PINK PEARL
100 varieties of dim sum. Banquet facilities for up to 680. 1132 E. Hastings, 604-253-4316 lt$$
SILVER PALACE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Over 40 fresh made-to-order dim sum items, including deep-fried peppery squid. 4818 Main Street, 604-321-4448 l$$
SUN SUI WAH
Large room, dim sum, good congee, great squab. 102–4940 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, 604-273-8208 l$$
WONTON KING
Hong Kong-style with exotic specialties, fresh seafood. 620 S.E. Marine Dr., 604-321-4433 lt$$
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$$
HOUSE OF DOSAS
Authentic South Indian and Sri Lankan dishes, specializing in dosas. Biryani on Mondays. 1391 Kingsway, 604-875-1283 lt$$
INDIA GATE
Downtowns oldest Indian restaurant. Cozy atmosphere. 616 Robson, 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$
VIJS
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. 105–375 Water, 604-685-8682 lnt$$
KITTO
Noodle house and robata grill. Fast service, casual atmosphere. 833 Granville, 604-687-6622 lnt$$
MODERN CLUB
Friendly Dunbar spot featuring okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza-pancake). 3446 Dunbar, 604-739-0170 t$$
SONOMAMA SUSHI BAR & GRILL
Modern izakaya bistro with Ginza atmosphere. 980 Granville, 604-662-3770 lt$$
SUSHI AOKI
Innovative menu. Licensed. 1888 W. Broadway, 604-731-5577 l$$
TOJOS
Sushi and seafood from citys best-known Japanese restaurant. 1133 W. Broadway, 604-872-8050 pt$$$$
TSUNAMI SUSHI
Famous floating sushi bar; quick and casual. 238–1025 Robson, 604-687-8744 lp$$$
Korean
JANG MO JIB
Spicy, authentic Korean dishes, many soup-based. Family-friendly atmosphere. 8320 Alexandra Rd., Richmond, 604-233-0712 n$$
KIMBOB E RAMYUN
Tasty, veggie-packed Korean sushi. Fast and inexpensive. 423 Seymour Street ., 604-685-2877 lt$
SEOUL HOUSE KOREAN RESTAURANT
Tatami rooms, sushi bar. Huge menu features barbecue. 1215 W. Broadway, 604-738-8285 l$$$
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$$$
Southeast Asian
BANANA LEAF
Malaysian food, mild to spicy, with familiar and unusual dishes. 1096 Denman, 604-683-3333; 820 W. Broadway, 604-731-6333; 3005 W. Broadway, 604-734-3005 lt$$
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$$
TROPIKA
Variety of Malaysian and Thai selections. 8280 Lansdowne, Richmond, 604-278-6002 lnt$$$
Thai
GREEN BASIL THAI RESTAURANT
Healthy, classic Thai cuisine. 4623 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-439-1919 tl$$
MONTRIS
Delicious Thai dishes include tod mun (fish cake), beef or prawn Aroy-D, Thai-style pad Thai (by request). 3692 W. Broadway, 604-738-9888 t$$
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; 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$$$
RED DOOR PAN ASIAN GRILL
Snappy Asian-inspired decor and an all-over-Asia-menu. 2996 Granville, 604-733-5699 tl$$
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$
THE NOODLE BOX
Asian noodle dishes made to West Coast tastes. 1867 West 4th Avenue, 604-734-1310 l$$
VIPS KITCHEN
Pan-Asian menu: soya duck, grilled clams, tom yam, laksa. 1487 Marine Dr., W. Van., 604-925-1811 lt$$
African
NYALA
Ethiopian cuisine featuring goat, ostrich, injera bread, and more. Well-stocked vegetarian buffet. 4148 Main, 604-876-9919 lt$$
SIMBAS GRILL
East African cuisine in West End location. 825 Denman, 604-974-0649 t$$$
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$$$
CANADIAN MAPLE GOURMET DELIGHTS
Canadas first all-maple restaurant. 769 Hornby, 604-682-6175 lpb$$
CASSIS BISTRO
Authentic French country fare served in a stylish, high-ceilinged room. 420 Pender, 604-605-0420 lpn$$
CRAVE
Modern comfort fare viewed afresh with quality ingredients by former Four Seasons executive chef. 3941 Main, 604-872-3663 bp$$$
FUEL
Simple, original, West Coast modern menu with exceptional desserts. 1944 West 4th Ave., 604-288-7905 l$$$$
GRIFFINS
Appetizer buffet daily. Hotel Vancouver. 900 W. Georgia, 604-684-3131 lb$$$
IRISH HEATHER BISTRO
Traditional Irish fare; Guinness on tap. 45-seat glass solarium. 217 Carrall, 604-688-9779 lpb$$
JULES CASUAL FRENCH BISTRO
Lively atmosphere, traditional and authentic, hearty fare like cassoulet and moules frites. 216 Abbott Street, 604-669-0033 l$$$
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$$$
FISH HOUSE IN STANLEY PARK
Pacific Northwest food plus eclectic spins on classics in Cape Cod-style house. 8901 Stanley Park Dr., 604-681-7275 lp$$$$
GO FISH
Outdoor café serving seafood (halibut, salmon, cod, oysters, mussels) and chips, fresh from nearby Granville Island. 1505 W. 1st, 604-730-5040 lpt$$
JOE FORTES
Private roof garden dining patio off Robson Street. 777 Thurlow, 604-669-1940 lp$$$
MONK McQUEENS
Fine dining and balcony upstairs; bistro-style oyster bar downstairs. False Creek waterfront view. 601 Stamps Landing, 604-877-1351 lpnt$$$$
MR. PICKWICKS
British-style West Coast fish and chips, with daily Commonwealth specials. 1007 Denman, 604-681-0631 lt$$
PROVENCE MARINASIDE
Fresh local seafood, raw oyster bar, antipasti showcase, extensive wine list. 1177 Marinaside Crescent, 604-681-4144 blpt$$$
SPOTTED PRAWN BISTRO
Seafood served in a friendly environment. Coal Harbour backdrop. 1055 W. Hastings, 604-646-0667 lptb$$$
THE SALMON HOUSE
Native art–themed room with stunning view features alder-grilled salmon dishes. 2229 Folkestone, W. Van., 604-926-3212 lp$$$$
Steak Houses
GOTHAM STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL BAR
Perfectly cooked porterhouse. Good by-the-glass selection. 615 Seymour, 604-605-8282 lp$$$$
HAMILTON STREET GRILL
Casual Yaletown spot serving red meat, seafood, good house-made desserts. Big loading dock deck. 1009 Hamilton, 604-331-1511 lpn$$$
HYS ENCORE
Legendary restaurant features steak tartare, traditional sides, and good basic beef. 637 Hornby, 604-683-7671 $$$$
KEG
Variety of steaks arrive done right. Friendly service. Park Royal. 800 Marine, W. Van., 604-925-9126 $$$
MORTONS OF CHICAGO
Big, bold steak house featuring big food and big portions. 750 W. Cordova, 604-915-5105 $$$$
SAMBA BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE
All-you-can-eat rodizio-style Brazilian barbecued meats and buffet. Large seafood and vegetarian selection. Live music. 1122 Alberni, 604-696-9888 l$$$
Tapas
BIN 941
Downtown hot spot. Inventive tapas. All wines by the glass. 941 Davie, 604-683-1246 n$$
FICTION
Late night, high-energy tapas bar with New York-style 28-foot bar. 3162 W. Broadway, 604-736-7576 nt$$
LA BODEGA TAPAS BAR
Spanish décor and tapas. Intriguing specials emphasize meats. 1277 Howe, 604-684-8815 n$$
LA ZUPPA
Sandwich shop by day heats up weekend nights with flamenco and Mediterranean tapas. 1544 Lonsdale Ave. North Van., 604-986-6556 lnt
STELLAS TAP AND TAPAS BAR
Belgian beer meets Euro and Asian tapas. Cozy brick décor, long bar. Weekend brunch. 1191 Commercial, 604-254-2437 lp$$$
Vegetarian
CAFE DEUX SOLEILS
Casual kid-friendly atmosphere. Live music weekends. 2096 Commercial, 604-254-1195 lnb$$
DHARMA KITCHEN
All-vegan offerings: salads, veggie burgers, rice bowls, tofu dishes. Serene, cozy setting. 3667 W. Broadway, 604-738-3899 lt$$
NAAM
Funky natural-food joint with open-air patio. Nightly music. 2724 W. 4th, 604-738-7151 lpntb$$
OM VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
Contemporary atmosphere with egg-free dishes on the menu. 3466 Cambie, 604-873-6868 lt$
THE FOUNDATION
Modern vegetarian fare in a funky, laid-back environment. 2301 Main, 604-708-0881 lnt$$
Cafés/Desserts
APHRODITES 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$$$
CAFFE ARTIGIANO
Italian-style coffeehouse and bistro. Hastings, 604-915-7200; 925 Main St., Village at Park Royal. 2154 W. 4th Ave., 604-267-1008 ltb$
TAKE 5 CAFE
Specialty coffees, plus gourmet salads, panini, wraps, pastas, and desserts. 999 W. Hastings; 683 Nicola, 604-697-9000 ltb$$
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$
Eat In/Take Out
DINNERWORKS
Meal-assembly centre. Select meals and pick up ingredients to cook at home. 1669 W. 3rd Ave., 604-731-1185 t$
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLATBREAD
Handmade organic flatbread pizzas, pasta, soups, and salads. Wood-burning ovens. 1876 W. 1st, 604-730-0321 lpt$$
SOLLYS BAGELRY
Sandwiches on bagels and bread, Jewish baked goods. 368 W. 7th, 604-675-9750 ltb$
TERRA BREADS
Sandwiches, soups, and treats made daily from scratch. 53 W. 5th Ave., 604-873-8111 ltb$
Restaurant/Bar
DOCKSIDE BREWING COMPANY
Plenty of seafood, in-house brewery. Panoramic view of False Creek. 1253 Johnston St., Granville Island, 604-685-7070 lpntb$$
FOGG N SUDS
Upbeat, casual atmosphere. More than 120 international bottled beers. 202–1323 Robson, 604-683-2337; 10720 Cmabie, Richmond, 604-273-0776 lnpt$$
GRAMERCY GRILL
Neighbourhood restaurant with downtown feel. Local, natural, and organic ingredients. 2685 Arbutus, 604-730-5666 lpt$$$
RUGBY BEACH CLUB GRILLE
Authentic grill house has a 40-seat patio. Specializes in herbs and rubs. 950 W. Broadway, 604-736-2438 p$$
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