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Icon Legend
b - Breakfast
l - Lunch
n - Late Night
p - Patio
t - Take Out
$ - Cheap
$$ - Inexpensive
$$$ - Moderate
$$$$ - Expensive |
Pacific Northwest
AQUA RIVA
Colourful room with waterfront view. Wood-fired rotisserie, grill, and oven. Tapas, seafood, pizza selections. 200 Granville, 604-683-5599 l$$$$
BISHOP'S
Elegant, understated West Coast menu with European influences. 2183 W. 4th, 604-738-2025 $$$$
HART HOUSE
Elegant heritage house with a view of the lake. 6664 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, 604-298-4278 lp$$$
HORIZONS
Panoramic view, park setting. Wood-grilled seafood and steak. 100 Centennial Way, Burnaby, 604-299-1155 lp$$$$
RAINCITY GRILL
Seasonal menu featuring local produce, fish, fowl, meat, and cheese. Weekend brunch. 1193 Denman, 604-685-7337 p$$$
SEASONS IN THE PARK
Pacific Northwest food plus city and mountain view. Interesting salmon dishes. Queen Elizabeth Park, 604-874-8008 lp$$$
SEQUOIA GRILL AT THE TEAHOUSE
Glorious setting and view. Ferguson Point, Stanley Park, 604-669-3281 lp$$$$
American Regional
MEMPHIS BLUES BARBEQUE HOUSE
Hearty southern comfort food includes melt-in-your-mouth ribs. 1465 W. Broadway, 604-738-6806; 1342 Commercial, 604-215-2599 l$$
REX ROTISSERIE & GRILL
American grill featuring rotisserie fare. San Francisco décor. 1055 Dunsmuir (Bentall Centre), 604-683-7390 lpt$$$
Latin American/Caribbean
CILANTRO & JALAPENO
Authentic menu of lesser-known Mexican dishes, plus groceries. 736 W. Broadway, 604-872-7161 lt$
EL NOPALITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Spicy and non-spicy Mexican made fresh. 149 W. 3rd St., N. Van., 604-987-9782 t$$
HAVANA
Large patio, weekend brunch, new Afro-Cuban food. 1212 Commercial, 604-253-9119 lpntb$$
LA CASITA
Warm décor, authentic dishes: flautas, quesadillas stuffed with chorizo, and more. 101 W. Cordova, 604-646-2444 lpt$$
TACO SHACK
Corn tortillas made in-house. Tacos, burritos, and quesadillas with fish, chicken, or beef. 1937 Cornwall, 778-239-5102; 3143 W. Broadway, 604-737-8227 l$
ZOCALO
Contemporary Mexican, eclectic atmosphere, live music on weekends. 2515 Main, 604-677-3521 t$$$
French
CAFE DE PARIS
Cassoulet, frites, and other Gallic comfort food. Good wine list. 751 Denman, 604-687-1418 l$$$$
LE GAVROCHE
Classic French food with avant-garde touches in intimate, romantic setting. 1616 Alberni, 604-685-3924 lp$$$$
LUMIERE
Modern French food in understated surroundings, using seasonal ingredients. 2551 W. Broadway, 604-739-8185 p$$$$
Greek
APOLLONIA GREEK RESTAURANT
Friendly hideaway serving generous portions of authentic Greek home cooking. 1830 Fir, 604-736-9559 lnt$$$
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$$
TAKIS TAVERNA
Greek Cypriot food in a warm atmosphere. 1106 Davie, 604-682-1336 lt$$
Italian
CINCIN RESTAURANT AND BAR
Mediterranean and classic Italian dishes from wood-burning oven. 1154 Robson, 604-688-7338 lpn$$$
LOMBARDO'S PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE
Award-winning handmade pizzas, homemade pastas, B.C. and Italian wines. 970 Smithe, 604-408-0808; 120–-1641 Commercial, 604-251-2240 lnt$$
QUATTRO
Tuscan café-like patio. Combination plate provides overview of pasta variations. Great antipasto. 2611 W. 4th, 604-734-4444 p$$$
Mediterranean
A TASTE OF PORTUGAL
Down-to-earth national dishes like pork and clams, reasonable prices. 2141 Kingsway, 604-438-9341 $$
AFGHAN HORSEMEN
Seating on cushions at low tables. Lamb, beef, chicken shish kebabs. Vegetarian dishes. 445 W. Broadway, 604-873-5923 lt$$$
CIOPPINO'S & CIOPPINO'S ENOTECA
Joint patio links Mediterranean grill to casual lunch eatery in Yaletown. 1129 Hamilton, 604-685-8462 lp$$$
PROVENCE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
Bistro style, family-friendly. Pissaladière and other southern French antipasti. 4473 W. 10th, 604-222-1980 lp$$$
Russian/Eastern European
BUDAPEST RESTAURANT & PASTRY SHOP
Authentic Hungarian goodness. Traditional goulash, langos, and schnitzel. 3250 Main, 604-877-1949 t$$$
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE
Ukrainian fare in a casual, family-run restaurant. 815 Denman, 604-687-7440 lt$$
Continental
CHARTWELL
Men's-club setting, tip-top service. Four Seasons Hotel. 791 W. Georgia, 604-689-9333 lb$$$$
THE PEAR TREE
Elegant, sensual dishes with Scott Jaeger, who represented Canada at Bocuse d'Or, at the helm. 4120 E. Hastings, Burnaby, 604-299-2772 $$$$
Chinese
HON'S WUN-TUN HOUSE
Cantonese diner. Fast service. 108-–268 Keefer, 604-688-0871; 408 6th St., New Westminster, 604-520-6661; 288 E. Pender, 604-681-8842; 1339 Robson, 604-685-0871; 310–-3025 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam, 604-468-0871 lt$
KIRIN
Fine Cantonese dining, featuring seafood dishes. 555 E. 12th, 604-879-8038; 102–-1166 Alberni, 604-679-8038; 7900 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, 604-303-8833; 1163 Pinetree Way, 604-944-8833 lt$$$
PINK PEARL
100 varieties of dim sum. Banquet facilities for up to 680. 1132 E. Hastings, 604-253-4316 lt$$
SILVER PALACE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Over 40 fresh made-to-order dim sum items, including deep-fried peppery squid. 4818 Main, 604-321-4448 l$$
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$$
Indian
ALL INDIA SWEETS & RESTAURANT
Array of Indian desserts and savoury take-out plus tandoori, curry, paneer, vegetarian buffet. 6507 Main, 604-327-0891 lt$$
DA TANDOOR
A variety of Indian dishes, from sizzling fish to Tandoori chicken. Sidewalk seating. 819 Pacific, 604-684-2529 lnt$$
HOUSE OF DOSAS
Authentic South Indian and Sri Lankan dishes, specializing in dosas. Biryani on Mondays. 1391 Kingsway, 604-875-1283 lt$$
INDIA GATE
Downtown's oldest Indian restaurant. Cozy atmosphere. 616 Robson, 604-682-1000 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$$
MODERN CLUB
Friendly Dunbar spot featuring okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza-pancake). 3446 Dunbar, 604-739-0170 t$$
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
KIMBOB E RAMYUN
Tasty, veggie-packed Korean sushi. Fast and inexpensive. 423 Seymour, 604-685-2877 lt$
SEOUL HOUSE KOREAN RESTAURANT
Tatami rooms, sushi bar. Huge menu features barbecue. 1215 W. Broadway, 604-738-8285 l$$$
Middle Eastern
PERSIAN RESTAURANT
Hefty "snacks" of lip-smacking kebab koobideh. 1533 Lonsdale, N. Van., 604-985-5321 lt$
RIME
Turkish restaurant. Eclectic setting, authentic menu (vegan, vegetarian, meat). Nightly live events. 1130 Commercial, 604-215-1130 nt$$$
Southeast Asian
CAFE D'LITE
Tiny spot serving laksa and other Singaporean and Malaysian specialties. 3144 W. Broadway, 604-733-8882 lt$
JONKER STREET
Flavourful, nuanced Malaysian dishes like laksa, beef rendang, and roti canai. 1128 Pacific Blvd., 604-688-8565 lt$$
PRIMA TASTE
Singapore favourites like laksa and Hainanese chicken rice; topnotch service, stylish space. 570 Robson, 604-685-7881 lt$$
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$$$
CHILLI HOUSE THAI BISTRO
Fusion tapas and fresh live seafood. Patio with view of False Creek. 1018 Beach, 604-685-8989 lpt$$
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. 102–888 Burrard, 604-683-7999 lt$$
THAI AWAY HOME
Eat-in or take-away. Fresh sauces to cook at home. Frozen dinners, wraps at Thai Away Express. 3315 Cambie, 604-873-8424; 1206 Davie, 604-682-8424; Thai Away Express, 43 E. 5th, 604-708-8424 t$
THAI HOUSE RESTAURANT
Traditional and fusion Thai. 1116 Robson, 604-683-3383; 1766 W. 7th, 604-737-0088; 129–4940 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, 604-278-7373; 180 W. Esplanade, N. Van., 604-987-9911 lt$$
URBAN THAI BISTRO
Traditional Thai fare and unique fusion creations. Eccentric décor. 1119 Hamilton, 604-408-7788 lpt$$
Asian
BLISS ASIAN BISTRO
Creative Japanese nibbling menu with innovative sushi in a glamorous Coal Harbour setting. 100–550 Denman, 604-662-3044 l$$$
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
NYALA
Ethiopian cuisine featuring goat, ostrich, injera bread, and more. Well-stocked vegetarian buffet. 4148 Main, 604-876-9919 lt$$
SIMBA'S GRILL
East African cuisine in West End location. 825 Denman, 604-974-0649 t$$$
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$$$
CRAVE
Modern comfort fare viewed afresh with quality ingredients by former Four Seasons executive chef. 3941 Main, 604-872-3663 bp$$$
FUEL
Simple, original, West Coast modern menu with exceptional desserts. 1944 W. 4th, 604-288-7905 l$$$$
JULES CASUAL FRENCH BISTRO
Lively atmosphere, traditional and authentic, hearty fare like cassoulet and moules frites. 216 Abbott, 604-669-0033 l$$$
Seafood
BLUE WATER CAFE & RAW BAR
Fresh local seafood, sushi, and special raw bar. 1095 Hamilton, 604-688-8078 lpn$$$
CANNERY SEAFOOD HOUSE
Thirty-five years of fine seafood dining. Mountain vistas, romantic atmosphere, private dock. 2205 Commissioner, 604-254-9606 l$$$
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$$$$
MONK McQUEENS
Fine dining and balcony upstairs; bistro-style oyster bar downstairs. False Creek waterfront view. 601 Stamps Landing, 604-877-1351 lpnt$$$$
THE SALMON HOUSE
Native art–themed room with stunning view features alder-grilled salmon dishes. 2229 Folkestone, W. Van., 604-926-3212 lp$$$$
Steak Houses
GOTHAM STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL BAR
Perfectly cooked porterhouse. Good by-the-glass selection. 615 Seymour, 604-605-8282 lp$$$$
HAMILTON STREET GRILL
Casual Yaletown spot serving red meat, seafood, good house-made desserts. Big loading dock deck. 1009 Hamilton, 604-331-1511 lpn$$$
HY'S ENCORE
Legendary restaurant features steak tartare, traditional sides, and good basic beef. 637 Hornby, 604-683-7671 $$$$
KEG
Variety of steaks arrive done right. Friendly service. Park Royal. 800 Marine, W. Van., 604-925-9126 $$$
MORTON'S 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 ZUPPA
Sandwich shop by day heats up weekend nights with flamenco and Mediterranean tapas. 1544 Lonsdale Ave. N. 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$$
NAAM
Funky natural-food joint with open-air patio. Nightly music. 2724 W. 4th, 604-738-7151 lpntb$$
THE FOUNDATION
Modern vegetarian fare in a funky, laid-back environment. 2301 Main, 604-708-0881 lnt$$
Cafés/Desserts
APHRODITE'S CAFE & PIE SHOP
Focus on fresh organic delights: thin-crust pizza, homemade breads, soups, salads, and wild baked sockeye. 3598 W. 4th, 604-738-5879 lnt$$$
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$$
THOMAS HAAS FINE CHOCOLATES AND PATISSERIE
Chocolates, cakes, and other desserts. Café serves light lunches and cappuccino. 998 Harbourside Dr., N. Van., 604-924-1847 lt$
Restaurant/Bar
DOCKSIDE BREWING COMPANY
Plenty of seafood, in-house brewery. Panoramic view of False Creek. 1253 Johnston, Granville Island, 604-685-7070 lpntb$$
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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