Dine Out Guide
January 18, 2007
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AQUA RIVA
Colourful room with waterfront view. Wood-fired rotisserie, grill, and oven. Tapas, seafood, pizza selections. 200 Granville, 604-683-5599 l$$$$HART HOUSE
Elegant heritage house with a view of the lake. 6664 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, 604-298-4278 lp$$$
HORIZONS
Panoramic view, park setting. Wood-grilled seafood and steak. 100 Centennial Way, Burnaby, 604-299-1155 lp$$$$SEASONS IN THE PARK
Pacific Northwest food plus city and mountain view. Interesting salmon dishes. Queen Elizabeth Park, 604-874-8008 lp$$$WATER ST. CAFE
Creative seafood dishes, pasta, fresh-baked breads, and desserts. 300 Water, 604-689-2832 lp$$$American Regional
DIX BARBECUE AND BREWERY
Traditional barbecue in a young, fun, attitude-free environment. 871 Beatty, 604-682-2739 ln$REX ROTISSERIE & GRILL
American grill featuring rotisserie fare. San Francisco décor. 1055 Dunsmuir (Bentall Centre), 604-683-7390 lpt$$$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$$LAS MARGARITAS
Casual atmosphere. Mexican classics, weekend brunch. Pretty patio. 1999 W. 4th, 604-734-7117 lpnt$$
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$$$French
BISTRO PASTIS
Classic bistro fare served with a contemporary touch. Intimate room with a French maître d’. 2153 W. 4th, 604-731-5020 l$$$
CAFE CREPE
Wonderful savoury and dessert crepes. Table and counter service. 1032 Robson, 604-488-0045; 874 Granville 604-806-0845; 796 Granville, 2861 Granville; and 5960 University Blvd. l$$
CAFE DE PARIS
Cassoulet, frites , and other Gallic comfort food. Good wine list. 751 Denman, 604-687-1418 l$$$$RESTAURANT CONNOR BUTLER
Modern French cuisine with an elaborate tasting menu and vegetarian options. 2145 Granville, 604-734-2145 $$$$SAVEUR
A la carte for lunch, prix fixe menu for dinner. Contemporary, cozy atmosphere. 850 Thurlow, 604-688-1633 l$$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$$
KALAMATA
Extraordinarily good, undeniably authentic Greek food served with a contemporary approach. 388 W. Broadway, 604-872-7050 lt$$
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$$Italian
ANTON’S
Friendly, casual. City’s original pasta bar. All pastas one price. 4260 E. Hastings, Burnaby, 604-299-6636 lt$$
CINCIN RESTAURANT AND BAR
Mediterranean and classic Italian dishes from wood-burning oven. 1154 Robson, 604-688-7338 lpn$$$CIRCOLO
Contemporary Italian food. Dining room, lounge, and patio. Dinner only. Valet parking. 1116 Mainland, 604-687-1116 p$$$
IL GIARDINO
Tuscan villa look-alike. Authentic, thoughtfully prepared dishes. 1382 Hornby, 604-669-2422 lp$$$$INCENDIO
Pizza and fresh-made pastas in a funky heritage bistro atmosphere. 103 Columbia, 604-688-8694; 2118 Burrard, 604-736-2220 lpt$$PORTOBELLO RISTORANTE
Classic dishes like veal osso buco . House-made gnocchi and Sicilian bread. Modern, cozy atmosphere. 1429 W. Broadway, 604-734-0697 t$$$
QUATTRO
Tuscan café-like patio. Combination plate provides overview of pasta variations. Great antipasto. 2611 W. 4th, 604-734-4444 p$$$
VILLA DEL LUPO
Contemporary West Coast Italian fusion cuisine. Local, organic, wild, and free-range ingredients. 869 Hamilton, 604-688-7436 l$$$Mediterranean
CENTRO MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
Thin-crust gourmet pizza, lamb, steak, seafood in the heart of Granville Mall. 901 Granville, 604-694-0202 lpt$$$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$$$
SAVORY COAST CUCINA MEDITERRANEA
Clear, confident, sensual cooking. Deeply intriguing menu. Weekend brunch, far-ranging wine list. 1133 Robson, 604-642-6278 lp$$$$Russian/Eastern European
BUDAPEST RESTAURANT & PASTRY SHOP
Authentic Hungarian goodness. Traditional goulash, langos , and schnitzel. 3250 Main, 604-877-1949 t$$$RASPUTIN
Borscht, perogies, beef stroganoff, chicken Kiev, cabbage rolls. Live music. 457 W. Broadway, 604-879-6675 l$$$Continental
SATIMA FUSION CUISINE
Organic- oriented Japanese-French fusion. Intimate atmosphere. High tea daily. 2893 W. Broadway, 604-730-8879 bl$$$Chinese
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$$Indian
CHUTNEY VILLA
Authentic South Indian food in a charming environment. 147 E. Broadway, 604-872-2228 lt$$$HEAVEN & EARTH INDIA CURRY HOUSE
Tandooris, seafood, vegetable dishes. 1754 W. 4th, 604-732-5313 t$$INDIA GATE
Downtown’s oldest Indian restaurant. Cozy atmosphere. 616 Robson, 604-684-4617 or 604-682-1000 lt$$$
JEWEL OF INDIA
Tandoori clay-oven and vegetarian dishes. Live sitar Fri.-Sat. 52 Alexander, 604-687-5665 lpt$$
RED FORT AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE
Formerly Rubina Tandoori. Authentic Indian food in a modern, intimate setting. 1962 Kingsway, 604-873-2440 lt$Japanese
FISH ON RICE
All-you-can-eat lunch and dinner. Sushi, barbecue, noodles, soup. Licensed. 201–4361 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-439-8882 lt$$
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$$TSUNAMI SUSHI
Famous floating sushi bar; quick and casual. 238–1025 Robson, 604-687-8744 lp$$$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$$$Southeast Asian
BANANA LEAF
Malaysian food, mild to spicy, with familiar and unusual dishes. 820 W. Broadway, 604-731-6333; 3005 W. Broadway, 604-734-3005; 1096 Denman, 604-683-3333 lt$$
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$$$Thai
GREEN BASIL THAI RESTAURANT
Healthy, classic Thai cuisine. 4623 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-439-1919 tl$$
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$$THAI AWAY HOME
Eat-in or take-away. Fresh sauces to cook at home. Frozen dinners, wraps at Thai Away Express. 3315 Cambie, 604-873-8424; 1206 Davie, 604-682-8424; Thai Away Express, 43 E. 5th, 604-708-8424 t$Asian
THE FLYING TIGER
Updated Asian street food: Indian, Filipino, Japanese. Crystal-clear flavours, attractive presentation. 2958 W. 4th, 604-737-7529 np$$$HENNESSEY DINING LOUNGE
Asian fusion soul food like spicy wontons 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
CASSIS BISTRO
Authentic French country fare served in a stylish, high-ceilinged room. 420 Pender, 604-605-0420 lpn$$VINEYARD
Kitsilano original since 1977. Pouring an award-winning wine list. Fully licensed until 2 a.m. 2296 W. 4th, 604-733-2420 lpnbCasual/Diner
MILESTONE’S
Large portions, varied menus. 2966 W. 4th, 604-734-8616; 1210 Denman, 604-662-3431; 1145 Robson, 604-682-4477; 1109 Hamilton, 604-684-9111; for more locations, visit www.milestonesrestaurants ?com/ or call 604-998-6500. lpbt$$STORMIN’ NORMAN’S SPIRIT GRILL
Exotic wild-meat burgers with extensive condiment station, steaks, and sangria. 1438 Commercial Dr., 604-251-4644 tl$$$
VERA’S BURGER SHACK
Friendly joint serves six-ounce, fresh ground-beef patties. 1935 Cornwall, 604-228-8372; 1030 Davie, 604-893-8372; 1181 Denman, 604-681-5450; 2188 Western Pkwy., UBC, 604-221-8372; 15989 108 Ave., Surrey, 604-582-8372 ltb$Seafood
C RESTAURANT
One of the best seafood restaurants in Western Canada, on the north shore of False Creek. 2–1600 Howe, 604-681-1164 lp$$$CANNERY SEAFOOD HOUSE
Thirty-five years of fine seafood dining. Mountain vistas, romantic atmosphere, private dock. 2205 Commissioner, 604-254-9606 l$$$MONK MCQUEENS
Fine dining and balcony upstairs; bistro-style oyster bar downstairs. False Creek waterfront view. 601 Stamps Landing, 604-877-1351 lpnt$$$$
SALMON HOUSE ON THE HILL
Native art–themed room with stunning view features alder-grilled salmon dishes. 2229 Folkestone, W. Van., 604-926-3212 lp$$$$SPOTTED PRAWN BISTRO
Seafood served in a friendly environment. Coal Harbour backdrop. 1055 W. Hastings, 604-646-0667 lptb$$$Tapas
ABIGAIL’S PARTY
Modern gastro pub–style bistro set in a cozy room. Popular brunch. 1685 Yew, 604-739-4677 bnp$$
BIN 941
Downtown hot spot. Inventive tapas. All wines by the glass. 941 Davie, 604-683-1246 n$$
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$$$Vegetarian
THE FOUNDATION
Modern vegetarian fare in a funky, laid-back environment. 2301 Main, 604-708-0881 lnt$$
NAAM
Funky natural-food joint with open-air patio. Nightly music. 2724 W. 4th, 604-738-7151 lpntb$$Eat In/Take Out
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLATBREAD
Handmade organic flatbread pizzas, pasta, soups, and salads. Wood-burning ovens. 1876 W. 1st, 604-730-0321 lpt$$UPRISING BREADS BAKERY
Fresh sandwiches, soups, salads, and breads. 1697 Venables, 604-254-5635 lptb$Restaurant/Bar
DOCKSIDE BREWING COMPANY
Huge patio with panoramic view of False Creek. 1253 Johnston St., Granville Island, 604-685-7070 lpntb$$FOGG N’ SUDS
Upbeat, casual atmosphere. More than 120 international bottled beers. 202–1323 Robson, 604-683-2337 lnpt$$ROOM EIGHTEEN
Funky room with casual atmosphere. Formerly the Distillery. 2042 W. 4th, 604-739-4674 n$$
ROSSINI’S PASTA PALAZZO
Fun jazz venues specialize in pasta and are home to some of the city’s best musicians. 162 Water, 604-408-1300; 1525 Yew, 604-737-8080 lpn$$$
