For the 15th year, Georgia Straight readers have shared their secrets in our annual Golden Plate Awards. Below are the results of our 2012 readers' choice survey – conducted online earlier this year – with winners in 154 categories.
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Gastronomy

Best Chef

  1. Dale MacKay
  2. Rob Feenie
  3. David Hawksworth

Best Restaurant Overall

  1. Chambar Restaurant, 562 Beatty
  2. Tableau Bar Bistro, 1181 Melville
  3. Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 W. Georgia
  4. Vij's, 1480 W. 11th

Best Fine Dining Restaurant

  1. Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 W. Georgia
  2. Bishop's, 2183 W. 4th
  3. Chambar Restaurant, 562 Beatty

Best Mid-Price Restaurant

  1. Earls Restaurant, Various Locations
  2. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations
  3. Milestones Grill + Bar, Various Locations

Best Budget Restaurant

  1. White Spot, Various Locations
  2. La Taqueria, Various Locations
  3. Save On Meats, 43 W. Hastings

Best Hotel Restaurant

  1. Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 W. Georgia
  2. YEW Restaurant + Bar, 791 W. Georgia
  3. MARKET by Jean-Georges, 1115 Alberni

Best Casino for Eats

  1. River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd., Richmond
  2. Grand Villa Casino, 4331 Dominion St., Burnaby
  3. Edgewater Casino, 311–750 Pacific Blvd. S.

Best View Restaurant

  1. The Boathouse Restaurant, Various Locations
  2. Seasons in the Park, 405 West 33rd Avenue (Queen Elizabeth Park)
  3. The Salmon House, 2229 Folkestone Way, West Van

Best Restaurant Interior Design

  1. Black + Blue, 1032 Alberni
  2. Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 W. Georgia
  3. Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie, 163 Keefer

Best Restaurant Atmosphere

  1. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations
  2. Chambar Restaurant, 562 Beatty
  3. Tableau Bar Bistro, 1181 Melville
  4. Alibi Room, 157 Alexander

Best Restaurant Service

  1. Bishop's, 2183 W. 4th
  2. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations
  3. Uli's Restaurant, 15021 Marine Dr., White Rock
  4. Tapenade Bistro, 3711 Bayview St., Richmond

Best Resturant for a Working Lunch

  1. Joey Restaurants, Various Locations
  2. Meat & Bread, 370 Cambie
  3. Tableau Bar Bistro, 1181 Melville
  4. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations

Most Romantic Restaurant

  1. Seasons in the Park, 405 West 33rd Avenue (Queen Elizabeth Park)
  2. Chambar Restaurant, 562 Beatty
  3. Le Gavroche, 1616 Alberni
  4. Teahouse in Stanley Park, Ferguson Point, Stanley Park Drive

Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant

  1. White Spot, Various Locations
  2. Little Nest, 1716 Charles
  3. Red Robin, Various Locations

Best Place for Food on Campus

  1. The Delly, 6138 Student Union Blvd., UBC
  2. The Pendulum: CLOSED, 6138 Student Union Blvd., UBC
  3. The Pita Pit, 5717 Dalhousie Rd., UBC

Best Catering Company

  1. The Butler Did It Catering, 620 Clark Drive
  2. Culinary Capers, 1545 West 3rd Avenue
  3. Savoury Chef Foods, 826 Renfrew Street

Best Chain Restaurant

  1. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations
  2. Earls Restaurant, Various Locations
  3. Joey Restaurants, Various Locations

Best Eatery with Live Entertainment

  1. O'Doul's: CLOSED
  2. Cory Weeds' Cellar Jazz Club, 3611 W. Broadway
  3. Federico's Supper Club, 1728 Commercial
  4. Cafe Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial

Best Pre-Theatre Restaurant

  1. Earls Restaurant, Various Locations
  2. Chambar Restaurant, 562 Beatty
  3. Cibo Trattoria, 900 Seymour

Best Pre-Game Restaurant

  1. Shark Club, Various Locations
  2. Library Square Public House, 300 W. Georgia
  3. Chambar Restaurant, 562 Beatty

Best Restaurant for Watching the Game

  1. Shark Club, Various Locations
  2. Boston Pizza, Various Locations
  3. Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery, 900 Seymour St

Best Restaurant for People-Watching

  1. The Boathouse Restaurant, Various Locations
  2. Havana, 1212 Commercial
  3. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations

Best Restaurant for Hot Male Servers

  1. Rodney's Oyster House, Various Locations
  2. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations
  3. Earls Restaurant, Various Locations

Best Restaurant for Hot Female Servers

  1. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations
  2. Earls Restaurant, Various Locations
  3. Joey Restaurants, Various Locations
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Entertainment

Best Restaurant Patio

  1. Dockside Restaurant, 1253 Johnston Street
  2. Local Public Eatery, 2210 Cornwall
  3. The Boathouse Restaurant, Various Locations

Best Restaurant In Which to Hang Out On a Rainy Day

  1. Burgoo, Various Locations
  2. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations
  3. The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th

Best Restaurant In Which to Hang Out On a Sunny Day

  1. Local Public Eatery, 2210 Cornwall
  2. The Boathouse Restaurant, Various Locations
  3. Dockside Restaurant, 1253 Johnston Street

Best Restaurant For a First Date With Somebody You Met Online

  1. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations
  2. Salt Tasting Room, 45 Blood Alley
  3. Earls Restaurant, Various Locations

Best Restaurant to Flirt In

  1. Earls Restaurant, Various Locations
  2. Rodney's Oyster House, Various Locations
  3. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations

Best Restaurant for a 3 a.m. Meal

  1. The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
  2. Denny's Restaurant, Various Locations
  3. Lucy's Eastside Diner, 2708 Main
  4. Tsui Hang Village, 1193 Granville

Best Restaurant to Cure a Hangover

  1. Bon’s Off Broadway, 2451 Nanaimo
  2. Denny's Restaurant, Various Locations
  3. Sophie's Cosmic Cafe, 2095 W. 4th
  4. The Red Wagon, 2296 E. Hastings

Best All You Can Eat

  1. Shabusen Yakiniku House, 202–755 Burrard
  2. Tanpopo Japanese Restaurant, 1122 Denman
  3. All India Sweets & Restaurant, 6507 Main

Best Hole in the Wall

  1. Hawker's Delight, 4127 Main
  2. Bon’s Off Broadway, 2451 Nanaimo
  3. Save On Meats, 43 W. Hastings
  4. The Narrow Lounge, 1898 Main

Best Street Food Vendor

  1. Japadog, Various Locations
  2. Roaming Dragon, Corner of Robson and Burrard
  3. Tacofino, Various Locations
  4. Re-Up BBQ, 700 Hornby

Best Food Court

  1. Pacific Centre, 701 West Georgia Street
  2. Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
  3. Aberdeen Centre Food Court, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond

Best Takeout / Delivery

  1. The Noodle Box, Various Locations
  2. Panago, Various locations
  3. Flying Wedge Pizza, Various Locations
  4. Hon's Wun-Tun House, Various Locations

Best Pastry Bakery

  1. Fratelli Bakery, 1795 Commercial Drive
  2. Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie, Various Locations
  3. Thierry, 1059 Alberni
  4. Bakery 101, 1505 West 2nd Avenue

Best Bread Bakery

  1. Terra Breads, Various Locations
  2. Cobs Bread, 2320 West 4th Ave Vancouver BC
  3. Uprising Breads Bakery, Various Locations

Best Gluten-free Bakery

  1. Panne Rizo Bakery Cafe, 1939 Cornwall
  2. Edible Flours, 2280 W. Broadway
  3. Zena's Gluten Free Bakery, 22346 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge
  4. The Gluten Free Epicurean, 633 E. 15th ave

Best Deli

  1. Oyama Sausage Company, 126 1689 Johnston St., Granville Island
  2. Santa Barbara Market, 1322 Commercial Dr
  3. La Grotta Del Formaggio, 1791 Commercial

Best Butcher

  1. Windsor Quality Meats, 4110 Main Street
  2. Big Lou's Butcher Shop, 269 Powell St
  3. Save On Meats, 43 W. Hastings

Best Specialty Cheese Store

  1. Les Amis du Fromage, Various Locations
  2. Benton Brothers Fine Cheese, Various Locations
  3. La Grotta Del Formaggio, 1791 Commercial

Best Grocery Store Café

  1. Whole Foods Market, Various Locations
  2. Urban Fare, 305 Bute St
  3. Safeway, Various locations
  4. Meinhardt Fine Foods, 3002 Granville

Best Farmers Market

  1. Trout Lake Farmers Market, North parking lot of John Hendry Park
  2. Kitsilano Farmers Market, 2690 Larch Street
  3. West End Farmers Market, 1100 block of Comox Street

Best Cooking Store

  1. Ming Wo, Various locations
  2. The Gourmet Warehouse, 1340 East Hastings Street
  3. Cookworks, 1548 West Broadway

Best Professional Culinary School

  1. Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, 1505 W. 2nd
  2. Vancouver Community College, 250 West Pender Street
  3. Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver, 2725 Main Street

Best Place for Casual Cooking Classes

  1. The Dirty Apron Cooking School, 540 Beatty
  2. Cookshop, 3–555 West 12th Avenue
  3. Well Seasoned, 20771 Langley Bypass, Langley
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Neighbourhoods

Best Neighbourhood for Restaurants

  1. Gastown
  2. Mount Pleasant–Main Street
  3. Kitsilano

Best New Fine Dining Restaurant

  1. Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 W. Georgia
  2. Black + Blue, 1032 Alberni
  3. L'Abattoir, 217 Carrall

Best New Casual Restaurant

  1. Ensemble Restaurant and Bar, 850 Thurlow
  2. Nicli Antica Pizzeria, 62 E. Cordova
  3. Fray, 3980 Fraser St
  4. The Flying Pig, 1168 Hamilton

Best New Restaurant Outside Vancouver

  1. Daniel's Mediterranean Tapas and Grill, 2786 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam
  2. Big Feast Bistro + Catering, 11920 227th St., Maple Ridge
  3. Hog Shack Cookhouse, 160–3900 Bayview St., Richmond

Best Burnaby Restaurant

  1. The Pear Tree Restaurant, 4120 E. Hastings St., Burnaby
  2. Anton's Pasta Bar, 4260 East Hastings St., Burnaby
  3. Hart House, 6664 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
  4. Horizons, 100 Centennial Way, Burnaby

Best North Shore Restaurant

  1. The Salmon House, 2229 Folkestone Way, West Van
  2. Fraîche, 2–2240 Chippendale Rd., West Van
  3. Burgoo, Various Locations
  4. La Régalade, 103–2232 Marine Dr., West Van
  5. Beach House at Dundarave Pier, 150 25th St., West Van

Best Richmond Restaurant

  1. Tapenade Bistro, 3711 Bayview St., Richmond
  2. Blue Canoe, 140–3866 Bayview St., Richmond
  3. Hog Shack Cookhouse, 160–3900 Bayview St., Richmond

Best Surrey, Delta, White Rock, and Langley Restaurant

  1. Uli's Restaurant, 15021 Marine Dr., White Rock
  2. The Boathouse Restaurant, Various Locations
  3. Washington Avenue Grill, 5–15782 Marine Dr., White Rock

Best New Westminster, Port Moody, Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam Restaurant

  1. The Boathouse Restaurant, Various Locations
  2. Lava Dining & Lounge, 22590 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge
  3. Wild Rice, Various Locations

Best Whistler Restaurant

  1. Araxi Restaurant + Bar, 4222 Village Square, Whistler
  2. Bearfoot Bistro, 4121 Village Green, Whistler
  3. RimRock Cafe, 2117 Whistler Rd., Whistler

Best African

  1. Simba's Grill, Various Locations
  2. Harambe, 2149 Commercial
  3. Red Sea Cafe, 670 E. Broadway

Best Chinese

  1. Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant, Various Locations
  2. Kirin Seafood Restaurant, Various Locations
  3. Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie, 163 Keefer

Best Continental

  1. Le Gavroche, 1616 Alberni
  2. Bistro Pastis, 2153 W. 4th
  3. Chambar Restaurant, 562 Beatty
  4. La Brasserie, 1091 Davie

Best Eastern European/Russian

  1. Ukrainian Village Restaurant, 815 Denman
  2. Transylvania Flavour, 2120 W. Broadway
  3. Danube European Restaurant, 102A–3701 Hastings St., Burnaby

Best Filipino

  1. Pinpin Restaurant, 6113 Fraser
  2. Goldilocks Bakeshop, Various Locations
  3. Kumare Restaurant and Bakery, 8130 Park Road

Best French

  1. Le Crocodile, 100–909 Burrard
  2. Le Gavroche, 1616 Alberni
  3. Les Faux Bourgeois, 663 E. 15th

Best German

  1. Deutsches Haus (Vancouver Alpen Club), 4875 Victoria Drive
  2. Old Bavaria Haus, 233 6th St., New Westminster
  3. La Brasserie, 1091 Davie

Best Greek

  1. Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna, 1124 Davie
  2. Kalamata Greek Taverna, 1481 W. Broadway
  3. Apollonia Greek Restaurant, 1830 Fir

Best Indian

  1. Vij's, 1480 W. 11th
  2. Maurya Indian Cuisine, 1643 W. Broadway
  3. Indian Oven, 2006 W. 4th

Best Italian

  1. Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca, Various Locations
  2. Italian Kitchen, 1037 Alberni
  3. La Quercia, 3689 W. 4th

Best Japanese

  1. Tojo's, 1133 W. Broadway
  2. Toshi Sushi, 181 E. 16th
  3. Guu, Various Locations
  4. Miku Restaurant, 1055 W. Hastings
  5. Hapa Izakaya, Various Locations

Best Korean

  1. Insadong, 403 North Rd., Coquitlam
  2. Jang Mo Jib, Various Locations
  3. Seoul House Royal Korean Restaurant, 1215 W. Broadway

Best Latin American

  1. Latitude, 3250 Main
  2. Cobre Nuevo Latino Cuisine, 52 Powell
  3. Baru Latino Restaurante, 2535 Alma

Best Lebanese

  1. Nuba Restaurant and Café Nuba, Various Locations
  2. Mona's Fine Lebanese Cuisine, 1328 Hornby
  3. Falafel Maison, 516 Robson Street

Best Malaysian

  1. Banana Leaf, Various Locations
  2. Tropika Restaurant, Various Locations
  3. Tamarind Hill, Various Locations

Best Mediterranean

  1. Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca, Various Locations
  2. Nuba Restaurant and Café Nuba, Various Locations
  3. Provence, Various Locations

Best Mexican

  1. Las Margaritas Restaurant y Cantina, 1999 W. 4th
  2. La Taqueria, Various Locations
  3. Dona Cata Mexican Food: CLOSED, 5076 Victoria
  4. Bandidas Taqueria, 2781 Commercial

Best Middle Eastern

  1. Afghan Horsemen, 202–1833 Anderson
  2. Nuba Restaurant and Café Nuba, Various Locations
  3. East is East, Various Locations

Best Pacific Northwest

  1. Bishop's, 2183 W. 4th
  2. Raincity Grill, 1193 Denman
  3. West, 2881 Granville

Best Persian

  1. Darchin Restaurant, 801 Pacific Street
  2. Cazba Restaurant, 132 West 16th Street, North Vancouver
  3. Afghan Horsemen, 202–1833 Anderson
  4. Yaas Bazaar, 1860 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver

Best Portuguese

  1. Nando's, Various Locations
  2. Portuguese Club of Vancouver, 1144 Commercial Drive
  3. Cinco Estrelas, 2268 Kingsway
  4. Senhor Rooster Restaurante Portugues, 850 Renfrew

Best Spanish

  1. La Bodega Restaurante & Tapas Bar, 1277 Howe
  2. Andale's Mexican and Spanish Cuisine, 3211 W. Broadway
  3. Judas Goat Taberna, 27 Blood Alley

Best Thai

  1. SalaThai Thai Restaurant on Burrard, 102–888 Burrard
  2. Maenam, 1938 W. 4th
  3. Thai Son, Various Locations
  4. Sawasdee Thai Restaurant, 4250 Main
  5. Green Basil Thai Restaurant, 4623 Kingsway, Burnaby

Best Vietnamese

  1. Pho Hoang Vietnamese Restaurant, 3388 Main
  2. Green Lemongrass, Various Locations
  3. Pho Thuan An, 789 Kingsway
  4. Phnom Penh Restaurant, 244 E. Georgia
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Specialties

Best Breakfast

  1. Medina Cafe, 556 Beatty
  2. The Red Wagon, 2296 E. Hastings
  3. Sophie's Cosmic Cafe, 2095 W. 4th
  4. Bon’s Off Broadway, 2451 Nanaimo

Best Bagel

  1. Solly's Bagelry, Various Locations
  2. Siegel's Bagels, Various Locations
  3. Benny's Bagels, 2505 W. Broadway

Best Brunch

  1. Milestones Grill + Bar, Various Locations
  2. Medina Cafe, 556 Beatty
  3. Twisted Fork Bistro, 1147 Granville

Best Appetizers

  1. Bin 941, 941 Davie
  2. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations
  3. Milestones Grill + Bar, Various Locations
  4. Joey Restaurants, Various Locations

Best Hamburger

  1. Vera's Burger Shack, Various Locations
  2. Fatburger, Various Locations
  3. Romer's Burger Bar, Various Locations

Best Veggie Burger

  1. The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
  2. White Spot, Various Locations
  3. Vera's Burger Shack, Various Locations

Best Comfort Food

  1. Burgoo, Various Locations
  2. White Spot, Various Locations
  3. The Wallflower Modern Diner, 2420 Main

Best Pub Food

  1. Irish Heather Gastropub, 210 Carrall
  2. Yaletown Brewing Company, 1111 Mainland
  3. Doolins Irish Pub, 654 Nelson

Best Bistro

  1. Tableau Bar Bistro, 1181 Melville
  2. Bistro Pastis, 2153 W. 4th
  3. Les Faux Bourgeois, 663 E. 15th
  4. La Brasserie, 1091 Davie

Best Diner

  1. Save On Meats, 43 W. Hastings
  2. The Templeton, 1087 Granville
  3. Sophie's Cosmic Cafe, 2095 W. 4th
  4. Lucy's Eastside Diner, 2708 Main

Best Tapas

  1. La Bodega Restaurante & Tapas Bar, 1277 Howe
  2. Bin 941, 941 Davie
  3. Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge: CLOSED
  4. Guu, Various Locations
  5. Judas Goat Taberna, 27 Blood Alley

Best Wings

  1. Wings Tap & Grill, Various Locations
  2. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations
  3. Earls Restaurant, Various Locations

Best Barbecue

  1. Memphis Blues Barbeque House, Various Locations
  2. Peckinpah, 2 Water
  3. Re-Up BBQ, 700 Hornby
  4. Hog Shack Cookhouse, 160–3900 Bayview St., Richmond

Best Fries

  1. Fritz European Fry House, 718 Davie
  2. McDonald's, Various locations
  3. White Spot, Various Locations

Best Poutine

  1. Fritz European Fry House, 718 Davie
  2. La Belle Patate, 1215 Davie
  3. Belgian Fries, 1885 Commercial

Best Tacos

  1. La Taqueria, Various Locations
  2. Chronic Tacos, Various Locations
  3. Dona Cata Mexican Food: CLOSED, 5076 Victoria

Best Fish And Chips

  1. Go Fish, Various Locations
  2. Pajo's, Various Locations
  3. C-Lovers Fish & Chips, Various Locations
  4. Cockney Kings Fish & Chips, 6574 E. Hastings, Burnaby

Best Hot Pot

  1. Fatty Cow Seafood Hot Pot, 5108 Victoria Drive
  2. Posh Sukiyaki Restaurant, Various Locations
  3. Garden City Hot Pot, 8788 McKim Way, Richmond
  4. Landmark Hot Pot House, 4023 Cambie

Best Seafood

  1. Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, 1095 Hamilton
  2. COAST Restaurant, 1054 Alberni
  3. C Restaurant, 2–1600 Howe
  4. The Boathouse Restaurant, Various Locations
  5. Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, 777 Thurlow

Best Fish/Shellfish

  1. COAST Restaurant, 1054 Alberni
  2. Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, 1095 Hamilton
  3. Rodney's Oyster House, Various Locations

Best Pizza by the Slice

  1. Flying Wedge Pizza, Various Locations
  2. Megabite Pizza, Various locations
  3. Uncle Fatih's Pizza, Various Locations

Best Pizza Takeout/Delivery

  1. Panago, Various locations
  2. Flying Wedge Pizza, Various Locations
  3. Uncle Fatih's Pizza, Various Locations
  4. Nat's New York Pizzeria, Various Locations

Best Dine-In Pizza Restaurant

  1. Nicli Antica Pizzeria, 62 E. Cordova
  2. Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co., Various Locations
  3. Campagnolo Roma, 2297 E. Hastings

Best Steak

  1. Keg Steakhouse & Bar, Various Locations
  2. Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar, 615 Seymour
  3. Hy's Encore, Various Locations

Best Chicken

  1. Nando's, Various Locations
  2. Swiss Chalet, Various locations
  3. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations

Best Sushi

  1. Tojo's, 1133 W. Broadway
  2. Toshi Sushi, 181 E. 16th
  3. The Eatery, 3431 W. Broadway

Best Izakaya

  1. Hapa Izakaya, Various Locations
  2. Guu, Various Locations
  3. Kingyo Izakaya, 871 Denman

Best Ramen

  1. Kintaro Ramen, 788 Denman
  2. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, 1690 Robson
  3. Benkei Noodle Shop, Various Locations
  4. Motomachi Shokudo, 740 Denman St

Best Noodles

  1. The Noodle Box, Various Locations
  2. Peaceful Restaurant, Various Locations
  3. Legendary Noodle, 1074 Denman
  4. Kintaro Ramen, 788 Denman

Best Dim Sum

  1. Kirin Seafood Restaurant, Various Locations
  2. Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant, Various Locations
  3. Imperial Chinese Seafood Restaurant, Marine Building, 355 Burrard

Best Salads

  1. The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
  2. Whole Foods Market, Various Locations
  3. Eternal Abundance, 1025 Commercial
  4. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations

Best Sandwiches

  1. Meat & Bread, 370 Cambie
  2. Finch's Tea & Coffee House, 353 W. Pender
  3. Liquids & Solids, 1530 Venables Street
  4. Big Lou's Butcher Shop, 269 Powell St
  5. Hubbub Sandwich Bliss, 859 Hornby Street

Best Soups

  1. Burgoo, Various Locations
  2. Liquids & Solids, 1530 Venables Street
  3. The Stock Market, 147-1689 Johnston, Granville Island

Best Wraps

  1. WrapZone, Various Locations
  2. Steamrollers, Various Locations
  3. Pita Pit, Various locations

Best Vegetarian

  1. The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
  2. The Foundation, 2301 Main
  3. Bandidas Taqueria, 2781 Commercial

Most Vegan-Friendly

  1. The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
  2. The Foundation, 2301 Main
  3. Gorilla Food, 101-436 Richards
  4. OrganicLives, 451 Granville St
  5. The Wallflower Modern Diner, 2420 Main

Best Gluten Free Dining

  1. The Wallflower Modern Diner, 2420 Main
  2. OrganicLives, 451 Granville St
  3. The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
  4. Gorilla Food, 101-436 Richards
  5. Eternal Abundance, 1025 Commercial

Best Organic

  1. Whole Foods Market, Various Locations
  2. Aphrodite's Organic Cafe & Pie Shop, 3598 W. 4th
  3. OrganicLives, 451 Granville St

Best Desserts

  1. True Confections, 6–3701 W. Broadway
  2. Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie, Various Locations
  3. Death by Chocolate, Various Locations
  4. Thierry, 1059 Alberni

Best Ice Cream / Gelato / Frozen Yogurt

  1. Mario's Gelati, 88 East 1st Avenue
  2. La Casa Gelato, 1033 Venables
  3. Bella Gelateria, 1001 W. Cordova

Best Chocolate Shop

  1. Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie, Various Locations
  2. Purdy's, Various locations
  3. Thierry, 1059 Alberni
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Drinks

Best Restaurant Wine List (B.C.)

  1. Raincity Grill, 1193 Denman
  2. West, 2881 Granville
  3. Salt Tasting Room, 45 Blood Alley
  4. Tapenade Bistro, 3711 Bayview St., Richmond

Best Restaurant Wine List (Imported)

  1. La Terrazza, 1088 Cambie
  2. Chambar Restaurant, 562 Beatty
  3. Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, 1095 Hamilton
  4. Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca, Various Locations

Best B.C. Wine/Winery (Red)

  1. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 100 Burrowing Owl Place, Oliver
  2. Mission Hill Family Estate, 1730 Mission Hill Road, West Kelowna
  3. Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, 32830 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver

Best B.C. Wine/Winery (White)

  1. Mission Hill Family Estate, 1730 Mission Hill Road, West Kelowna
  2. JoieFarm Wines, 2825 Naramata Road, Naramata
  3. Quails' Gate, 3303 Boucherie Road, Kelowna
  4. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 100 Burrowing Owl Place, Oliver

Best Imported Wine/Winery (Red)

  1. Peter Lehmann, Australia
  2. J. Lohr, California
  3. Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia

Best Imported Wine/Winery (White)

  1. Kim Crawford, New Zealand
  2. Oyster Bay, New Zealand
  3. Cono Sur, Chile

Best Winery/Vineyard Restaurant

  1. Old Vines Restaurant, Quails' Gate, 3303 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna
  2. Terrace Restaurant, Mission Hill Family Estate, 1730 Mission Hill Road, Kelowna
  3. The Sonora Room, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 100 Burrowing Owl Place, Oliver
  4. Miradoro Restaurant, Tinhorn Creek Winery, 32830 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver

Best Wine Bar

  1. Uva Wine Bar, 900 Seymour
  2. Salt Tasting Room, 45 Blood Alley
  3. Joey Restaurants, 507 Burrard, One Bentall Centre

Best Bar Lounge

  1. The Lobby Lounge and Terrace at Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place
  2. Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge, 845 Hornby
  3. Opus Bar, 350 Davie

Best Restaurant B.C. Beer Selection

  1. Alibi Room, 157 Alexander
  2. St. Augustine’s, 2360 Commercial
  3. ensemble Tap: CLOSED, 990 Smithe
  4. BierCraft Restaurants, Various Locations

Best Restaurant Imported Beer Selection

  1. BierCraft Restaurants, Various Locations
  2. Alibi Room, 157 Alexander
  3. Bitter Tasting Room, 16 W. Hastings Street

Best Restaurant for Cocktails

  1. The Diamond, 6 Powell Street
  2. Pourhouse, 162 Water
  3. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations

Best Restaurant for Drink Specials

  1. Earls Restaurant, Various Locations
  2. Cactus Club Cafe, Various Locations
  3. Browns Social House, Various Locations

Best Restaurant for a Stiff Drink

  1. Cascade Room, 2616 Main
  2. The Diamond, 6 Powell Street
  3. Pourhouse, 162 Water

Best Pub

  1. Irish Heather Gastropub, 210 Carrall
  2. Lamplighter Public House, 92 Water
  3. Doolins Irish Pub, 654 Nelson

Best Brewpub Restaurant

  1. Yaletown Brewing Company, 1111 Mainland
  2. Steamworks Brewing Company, 375 Water
  3. Central City Brewing Co., 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey
  4. Dockside Restaurant, 1253 Johnston Street

Best University/College Pub/Lounge

  1. No longer available.
  2. The Pit Pub, 6138 Student Union Blvd., UBC
  3. Highland Pub, 8888 University Drive, SFU, Burnaby

Best Imported Beer

  1. Heineken
  2. Stella Artois
  3. Guinness

Best Microbrewery Local

  1. Granville Island Brewing, 1441 Cartwright Street
  2. Storm Brewing, 310 Commercial Drive
  3. R&B Brewing Co., 54 East 4th Avenue

Best Locally Brewed Beer

  1. Granville Island Lions Winter Ale
  2. Red Racer IPA (Central City Brewpub)
  3. Red Truck Ale

Best B.C. Beer brewed outside Vancouver

  1. Kokanee, Creston
  2. Okanagan Springs Pale Ale, Vernon
  3. Driftwood Fat Tug IPA, Victoria
  4. Phillips Blue Buck Ale, Victoria

Best Canadian Beer brewed outside B.C.

  1. Steam Whistle
  2. Big Rock, 5555 76 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta
  3. Alexander Keith's

Best Private Wine Store

  1. Liberty Wine Merchants, Various locations
  2. Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba Street
  3. Hastings Liquor Store, 2769 East Hastings Street
  4. Everything Wine, 998 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

Best Private Liquor Store

  1. Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba Street
  2. Brewery Creek Liquor Store, 3045 Main Street
  3. Hastings Liquor Store, 2769 East Hastings Street
  4. Firefly Fine Wines and Ales, 2857 Cambie Street

Best Independent Coffee Shop

  1. Caffè Artigiano, Various Locations
  2. 49th Parallel, Various Locations
  3. Revolver, 325 Cambie Street
  4. Continental Coffee, 1806 Commercial

Best Chain Coffee Shop

  1. JJ Bean, Various locations
  2. Starbucks, Various locations
  3. Caffè Artigiano, Various Locations

Best Coffee Shop with Wireless Internet

  1. Starbucks, Various locations
  2. Waves, Various locations
  3. Blenz, Various Locations
  4. JJ Bean, Various locations

Best Restaurant Twitter feed

  1. Glowbal_Group
  2. TableauBistro
  3. LaTaqueriaYVR
  4. Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations

Best Tea House

  1. The Secret Garden Tea Company, 5559 West Boulevard
  2. DAVIDsTEA, Various locations
  3. Shaktea, 3702 Main

Best Bubble Tea House

  1. Bubble World, Various Locations
  2. Dragon Ball Tea House, 1007 W. King Edward
  3. Pearl Castle, Various Locations

Best Wine Festival/Event

  1. Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, 127 East 2nd Avenue
  2. Okanagan Wine Festival, 1527 Ellis Street, Kelowna
  3. Cornucopia Whistler, Whistler
  4. Naramata Bench Wineries Festivals, Penticton

Best Food Festival/Event

  1. EAT Vancouver
  2. Feast of Fields
  3. Greek Food Festival
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