Golden Plates

Golden Plates winners

Best African

  1. Simba's Grill , 825 Denman St.
  2. Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant, 2149 Commercial Dr.
  3. Fassil Ethiopian Restaurant, 5-736 E. Broadway
  4. Axum Ethiopian Restaurant , 1279 E. Hastings

Best Caribbean

  1. Calabash Bistro, 428 Carrall St.
  2. The Reef, Various locations
  3. Havana, 1212 Commercial

Best Butcher

  1. Windsor Quality Meats, 4110 Main St.

Best Chinese

  1. Kirin, Various locations

Best Butcher

  1. Cioffi's Meat Market & Deli, 4156 East Hastings St.

Best Chinese

  1. Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant, 102-4930 No. 3 Rd., Richmond

Best Butcher

  1. Jackson's Meats and Deli, 2214 W. 4th

Best Chinese

  1. Hon's Wun-Tun House, Various locations

Best Coffee Chain

  1. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters, Various locations
  2. 49th Parallel, Various locations
  3. Caffè Artigiano, Various locations

Best Frozen Yogurt

  1. Qoola Frozen Yogurt Bar, Various locations
  2. Menchie's
  3. Pinkberry
  4. Yogen Fruz

Most Romantic Restaurant

  1. Blue Water Cafe, 1095 Hamilton St.
  2. Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty St.
  3. Adesso Bistro, 1906 Haro
  4. Bishop's, 2183 West 4th Ave.

Best budget restaurant

  1. La Taqueria, Various locations
  2. The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th

Best Continental

  1. Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty St.

Best resort restaurant

  1. The Pointe Restaurant at the Wickaninnish Inn, 500 Osprey Lane, Tofino

Best Continental

  1. Tuc Craft Kitchen, 60 W. Cordova

Best resort restaurant

  1. The Great Room, Long Beach Lodge Resort, 1441 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino

Best Continental

  1. Bauhaus Restaurant, 1 W. Cordova

Best resort restaurant

  1. The Wildflower Restaurant at Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd., Whistler

Best restaurant interior design

  1. Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
  2. Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty St.
  3. Earls Restaurant, Various locations

Best place for food on campus

  1. Biercraft Westbrook, 3340 Shrum Lane, UBC
  2. Mercante Cucina Italiana, 6488 University Boulevard
  3. Doughgirls Comfort Kitchen & Bakeshop, 3322 Shrum Lane

Best restaurant for people-watching

  1. Tap & Barrel Restaurant, Various locations
  2. Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
  3. Chill Winston, 3 Alexander

Best restaurant for a birthday celebration

  1. Earls Restaurant, Various locations
  2. Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
  3. Nomad, 3950 Main

Best restaurant for lingering over dinner

  1. Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty St.
  2. Bauhaus Restaurant, 1 W. Cordova
  3. Pourhouse, 162 Water St.

Best Pizza By The Slice

  1. Straight Outta Brooklyn Pizzeria, 350 Robson
  2. Nat's New York Pizzeria, Various locations
  3. Pizza Garden, Various locations
  4. Goldies Pizza, Various locations

Best Pizza Takeout/Delivery

  1. Pizzeria Farina, 915 Main St.
  2. Pizza Garden, Various locations
  3. Pizza Carano, 4241 Fraser
  4. Uncle Fatih's Pizza, Various locations

Best all-you-can-eat restaurant

  1. Shabusen Yakiniku House, 202-755 Burrard
  2. new India buffet + bar+restaurant , 901 W. Broadway
  3. Tomokazu Japanese Restaurant, 201-1128 W. Broadway

Best Dim Sum

  1. Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant, 102-4930 No. 3 Rd., Richmond
  2. Kirin, Various locations
  3. Pink Pearl Chinese Restaurant, 1132 East Hastings St.

Best French

  1. Le Crocodile, 100-909 Burrard St.
  2. Bistro Pastis, 2153 W. 4th
  3. Les Faux Bourgeois, 663 East 15th Ave.

Best Greek

  1. The Greek by Anatoli, 1043 Mainland St.
  2. Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna, 1124 Davie
  3. Takis' Taverna, 1106 Davie

Best Chinese (Shanghainese + northern style)

  1. Peaceful Restaurant, Various locations
  2. Dinesty Chinese Restaurant, Various locations
  3. Shanghai River Restaurant, 7831 Westminster Hwy., Richmond

Best Chinese (Taiwanese + other)

  1. Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie, 163 Keefer St.
  2. Dinesty Chinese Restaurant, Various locations
  3. Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle, Various locations

Best fish/shellfish

  1. Blue Water Cafe, 1095 Hamilton St.
  2. Coast, 1054 Alberni
  3. Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, 777 Thurlow St.
  4. Rodney's Oyster House, Various locations

Best izakaya

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

Best South Indian

  1. House of Dosas, 1391 Kingsway
  2. Chutney Villa, 147 E. Broadway
  3. Dosa Corner, 8248 Fraser

Best Restaurant For A Working Lunch

  1. Tap & Barrel Restaurant, Various locations
  2. Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
  3. Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar, Various locations

Best Restaurant Imported Beer Selection

  1. BierCraft Restaurants, Various locations
  2. CRAFT Beer Market, 85 West 1st St.
  3. Alibi Room, 157 Alexander St.

Best Restaurant Wine List (Imported)

  1. Blue Water Cafe, 1095 Hamilton St.
  2. Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty St.
  3. Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 West Georgia St.

Best Coffee Shop (National Chain)

  1. Tim Hortons, Various locations
  2. Starbucks, Various locations
  3. Waves Coffee House

Best Fair Trade Coffee

  1. Ethical Bean Coffee, 1315 Kootenay
  2. Trees Organic Coffee & Roasting House, Various locations
  3. Revolver Coffee, 325 Cambie St.

Best Energy Drink

  1. Red Bull
  2. The Juice Truck, 28 W. 5th
  3. Rockstar

Best Hot Pot

  1. Fatty Cow Seafood Hot Pot, 5108 Victoria Dr.
  2. Won More, 201–1184 Denman
  3. Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot, 405–5300 No.3 Road, Richmond

Best Indian

  1. Vij's, 3106 Cambie St.
  2. Indian Oven, 2006 W. 4th
  3. Maurya Indian Cuisine: CLOSED, 1643 W. Broadway

Best Italian

  1. Ask for Luigi, 305 Alexander
  2. CinCin Ristorante + Bar, 1154 Robson St.
  3. Anton's Pasta Bar, 4260 East Hastings St.

Best farmers market

  1. Trout Lake
  2. Nat Bailey
  3. Kits Farmer's Market

Best retro café/grocer

  1. Le Marché St. George, 4393 St. George
  2. The Mighty Oak, 198 W. 18th
  3. Harvest Community Foods, 243 Union

Best retro diner

  1. Sophie's Cosmic Cafe, 2095 West 4th Ave.
  2. Lucy's Eastside Diner, 2708 Main St.
  3. The Templeton, 1087 Granville

Best appetizers

  1. Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
  2. Romer's Burger Bar, Various locations
  3. Nomad, 3950 Main

Best Neighbourhood For Restaurants

  1. Gastown
  2. Kitsilano
  3. Main St.

Best Specialty Grocer

  1. Urban Fare, Various locations
  2. Whole Foods Market, Various locations
  3. Bosa Foods, Various locations

Best Store To Buy Organic Products

  1. Whole Foods Market, Various locations
  2. The August Market, 3958 Main
  3. Choices

Best Picnic Supplier

  1. Granville Island Public Market, 1689 Johnston
  2. Whole Foods Market, Various locations
  3. Meinhardt Fine Foods, 3002 Granville

Best Grocery Store Café

  1. Whole Foods Market, Various locations
  2. Urban Fare, Various locations
  3. Meinhardt Fine Foods, 3002 Granville

Best Diner

  1. Lucy's Eastside Diner, 2708 Main St.
  2. Sophie's Cosmic Cafe, 2095 West 4th Ave.
  3. The Templeton, 1087 Granville

Best Comfort Food

  1. Burgoo, Various locations

Best Japanese

  1. Miku Vancouver, 70-200 Granville St.

Best Comfort Food

  1. liquids + solids café & market, Various locations

Best Japanese

  1. Minami, 1118 Mainland St.

Best Comfort Food

  1. Romer's Burger Bar, Various locations

Best Japanese

  1. Kishimoto Japanese Kitchen + Sushi Bar, 2054 Commercial
  2. Guu, Various locations

Best Bagel

  1. Solly's Bagelry, Various locations
  2. Siegel's Bagels, Various locations
  3. Rosemary Rocksalt, Various locations

Best Korean

  1. Sura Korean Royal Cuisine, Various locations
  2. Damso , 867 Denman St.
  3. MDG Ma Dang Goul, 847 Denman

Best Latin American

  1. La Taqueria, Various locations
  2. Cuchillo, 261 Powell St.
  3. Chicha, 136 East Broadway

Best Lebanese

  1. Nuba Restaurant and Café Nuba, Various locations
  2. Babylon Café, Various locations
  3. Saj & Co, 813 Davie St.

Best Restaurant Considered A Vancouver Icon

  1. Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, 777 Thurlow St.
  2. Bishop's, 2183 West 4th Ave.
  3. White Spot, Various locations

Best Restaurant Atmosphere

  1. Earls Restaurant, Various locations
  2. Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty St.
  3. Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations

Best Use Of Local Ingredients

  1. Edible Canada, 1596 Johnston, Granville Island
  2. Forage, 1300 Robson St.
  3. Fable Kitchen, 1944 W. 4th

Best Restaurant To Hang Out In On A Rainy Day

  1. Burgoo, Various locations
  2. Earls Restaurant, Various locations
  3. Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations

Best Restaurant For A First Date

  1. 33 Acres Brewing Company, 15 W. 8th
  2. The Flying Pig, Various locations
  3. Torafuku, 958 Main

Best Restaurant To Cure A Hangover

  1. Denny's Restaurant, Various locations
  2. Yolk's Restaurant and Commissary, 1598 E. Hastings St.
  3. Joe's Grill, Various locations

Best Takeout/Delivery

  1. Peaceful Restaurant, Various locations
  2. Next Noodle Bar, 560 Robson
  3. Bob Likes Thai Food, Various locations
  4. Hon's Wun-Tun House, Various locations

Best Surrey, Delta, White Rock, And Langley Restaurant

  1. Tasty Indian Bistro, 8295 120th St., Delta
  2. My Shanti, 15869 Croydon Dr., Surrey
  3. Central City Brew Pub and Restaurant, 13450 102nd Ave., Surrey

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

  1. Pajo's, Various locations
  2. Cockney Kings Fish & Chips, Various locations
  3. Thai New West, 424 E Columbia St., New Westminster
  4. My Greek Taverna, Various locations

Best Whistler Restaurant

  1. Rimrock Cafe, 2117 Whistler Rd., Whistler
  2. Red Door Bistro, 2129 Lake Placid Rd., Whistler
  3. Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar, 110-4222 Village Square, Whistler

Best Organic Dining

  1. Bishop's, 2183 West 4th Ave.
  2. The Acorn, 3995 Main St.
  3. Heirloom Vegetarian, 1509 West 12th Ave.

Best restaurant to hang out on a sunny day

  1. Local Public Eatery, 2210 Cornwall
  2. Tap & Barrel Restaurant, Various locations
  3. Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
  4. Earls Restaurant, Various locations

Best Malaysian

  1. Banana Leaf, Various locations
  2. Kaya Malay Bistro, 1063 W. Broadway
  3. Tropika, Various locations

Best Mediterranean

  1. Café Medina, 780 Richards St.
  2. Nuba Restaurant and Café Nuba, Various locations
  3. Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca, 1133 Hamilton St.

Best tapas

  1. España, 1118 Denman St.
  2. Bodega on Main, 1014 Main St.
  3. The Sardine Can, 26 Powell St.

Best Mexican

  1. Las Margaritas Restaurante y Cantina, 1999 W. 4th
  2. La Taqueria, Various locations
  3. La Mezcaleria, 1622 Commercial

Best Middle Eastern

  1. East is East, Various locations
  2. Afghan Horsemen Restaurant, 202-1833 Anderson St.
  3. Afghan Chopan, Various locations
  4. Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine, 2616 E. Hastings

Best new brewery

  1. Big Rock Vancouver, 310 West 4th Ave.
  2. Doan's Craft Brewing
  3. Callister Brewing Co

Best Noodles

  1. Peaceful Restaurant, Various locations
  2. Legendary Noodle, 1074 Denman St.
  3. Noodlebox, Various locations
  4. Shaolin Noodle House, 656 W. Broadway

Best Persian

  1. Afghan Horsemen Restaurant, 202-1833 Anderson St.
  2. Zeitoon, Various locations
  3. Cazba Restaurant, Various locations

Best Ramen

  1. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, 1690 Robson
  2. JINYA Ramen Bar, 541 Robson St
  3. Kintaro Ramen, 788 Denman

Best Spanish

  1. España, 1118 Denman St.
  2. The Sardine Can, 26 Powell St.
  3. Cabrito Tapas-Bebidas, 2270 Commercial Dr.

Best Sushi

  1. Tojo's Restaurant, 1133 West Broadway
  2. Miku Vancouver, 70-200 Granville St.
  3. Minami, 1118 Mainland St.
  4. Kishimoto Japanese Kitchen + Sushi Bar, 2054 Commercial

Best Tacos

  1. La Taqueria, Various locations
  2. Tacofino, 2327 E. Hastings
  3. Sal y Limón, 701 Kingsway
  4. Gringo, 27 Blood Alley Square

Best Thai

  1. SalaThai Thai Restaurant, Various locations
  2. U & I Thai, Various locations
  3. Maenam, 1938 West 4th Ave.
  4. Bob Likes Thai Food, Various locations

Best Vietnamese

  1. Phnom Penh Restaurant, 244 East Georgia St.
  2. Green Lemongrass, 8180 Westminster Highway
  3. Baoguette Vietnamese Bistro, 1184 Denman

Best Beer Festival/Event

  1. Vancouver Craft Beer Week
  2. Hopscotch
  3. Brewery and Beast

Best Pre-Game Restaurant

  1. Library Square Public House, 300 W. Georgia
  2. Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery, 560 Smithe
  3. The Pint Public House, 455 Abbott St.

Best Pre-Theatre Restaurant

  1. Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty St.
  2. Siena, 1485 W. 12th
  3. Cibo Trattoria, 900 Seymour St.

Best Restaurant For Watching The Game

  1. Boston Pizza, Various locations
  2. Shark Club, Various locations
  3. Local Public Eatery, 2210 Cornwall

Best Eatery With Live Entertainment

  1. Ten Ten Tapas, 1010 Beach
  2. Libra Room, 1608 Commercial
  3. East is East, Various locations
  4. Guilt & Company, 1 Alexander

Best Food Festival/Event

  1. Dine Out Vancouver
  2. Food Truck Festival
  3. Eat! Vancouver

Best B.C. Beer Brewed Outside Vancouver

  1. Driftwood Fat Tug IPA, 102-450 Hillside Ave., Victoria
  2. Phillips Brewing Blue Buck, 2010 Government St., Victoria
  3. Four Winds IPA

Best B.C. Wine/Winery (Red)

  1. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 500 Burrowing Owl Pl., Oliver
  2. Blasted Church, 378 Parsons Rd., Okanagan Falls
  3. Le Vieux Pin, 5496 Black Sage Rd., Oliver

Best B.C. Wine/Winery (White)

  1. JoieFarm Winery, 2825 Naramata Rd., Naramata
  2. Blasted Church, 378 Parsons Rd., Okanagan Falls
  3. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 500 Burrowing Owl Pl., Oliver
  4. Le Vieux Pin, 5496 Black Sage Rd., Oliver

Best Barbecue

  1. Gyu-Kaku, Various locations
  2. Great Wall Mongolian BBQ, Various locations
  3. Memphis Blues Barbeque House, Various locations

Best Bartender

  1. Matt van Dinther (Nomad), 3950 Main
  2. H (Notturno)
  3. Julia Diakow (Tacofino), 2327 E. Hastings

Best Bistro

  1. Tableau Bar Bistro
  2. Au Comptoir, 2278 West 4th Ave.
  3. Café Medina, 780 Richards St.

Best Artisan Bread

  1. Terra Breads, Various locations
  2. purebread, 159 West Hastings St.
  3. Batard Boulangerie and Cafe Moderne, 3958 Fraser

Best Breakfast

  1. Yolk's Restaurant and Commissary, 1598 E. Hastings St.
  2. White Spot, Various locations
  3. Catch 122, 122 W. Hastings

Best Brewery Tasting Room

  1. Brassneck Brewery, 2148 Main St.
  2. Granville Island Brewing, 1441 Cartwright St.
  3. 33 Acres Brewing Company, 15 W. 8th

Best Brewpub Restaurant

  1. Steamworks Brewing Co., 375 Water
  2. Yaletown Brewing Co., 1111 Mainland Street
  3. Steel Toad Brewpub & Dining Hall, 97 E. 2nd

Best Brunch

  1. Café Medina, 780 Richards St.
  2. Nomad, 3950 Main
  3. Fable Kitchen, 1944 W. 4th

Best Burger

  1. Romer's Burger Bar, Various locations
  2. Vera's Burger Shack, Various locations
  3. Cannibal Cafe, 1818 Commercial
  4. Fatburger, Various locations
  5. White Spot, Various locations

Best Beer Brewed Outside B.C.

  1. Steam Whistle Brewing
  2. Mill Street Brewery, 55 Mill St., Toronto
  3. Alexander Keith's

Best Casino For Eats

  1. River Rock Casino, 8811 River Rd., Richmond
  2. Edgewater Casino
  3. Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, 2080 United Blvd

Best Chicken

  1. Homer St. Cafe and Bar, 898 Homer St.
  2. Nando's, Various locations
  3. Phnom Penh Restaurant, 244 East Georgia St.

Best Chocolate Shop

  1. Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie, Various locations
  2. Purdy's Chocolates, Various locations
  3. BETA5 Chocolates, 413 Industrial Ave.
  4. Mink, a Chocolate Café, Various locations

Best Cocktails

  1. The Keefer Bar, 135 Keefer St.
  2. Pourhouse, 162 Water St.
  3. Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, 845 Burrard

Best Deli

  1. Oyama Sausage Co., 126-1689 Johnston, Granville Island
  2. Cioffi's Meat Market & Deli, 4156 East Hastings St.
  3. Santa Barbara Market, 1322 Commercial

Best Desserts

  1. Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie, Various locations
  2. 720Sweets & Etc., 3278 W. Broadway
  3. Thierry, 1059 Alberni St.

Best Doughnut Shop

  1. Cartems Donuts, 534 West Pender St.
  2. Lucky's Doughnuts, Various locations
  3. Lee's Donuts, 122-1689 Johnston St., Granville Island

Best Fine Dining

  1. Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 West Georgia St.
  2. Bishop's, 2183 West 4th Ave.
  3. Le Crocodile, 100-909 Burrard St.

Best Fish And Chips

  1. Go Fish, 1505 West 1st Ave.
  2. Cockney Kings Fish & Chips, Various locations
  3. The Fish Shack, 1026 Granville

Best Fries

  1. Fritz European Fry House, 718 Davie St.
  2. Belgian Fries, 1885 Commercial St.
  3. Frites Vancouver, 1011 Granville St

Best Gelato

  1. Bella Gelateria, Various locations
  2. Amato Gelato Cafe/Mario's Gelati, 78 East 1st Ave.
  3. La Casa Gelato, 1033 Venables St.

Best Gluten-Free Bakery

  1. The Smallflower Cake & Bakeshop, 47 W. Hastings
  2. Lemonade Gluten Free Bakery, 3385 Cambie St.
  3. Float On Bakeshop & Cafe, 4384 Fraser
  4. East Village Bakery, 2166 East Hastings St.

Best Gluten-Free Friendly Restaurant

  1. The Acorn, 3995 Main St.
  2. The Wallflower, 2420 Main St.
  4. Panne Rizo Bakery & Cafe, 1939 Cornwall

Best Happy Hour

  1. Colony Bar
  2. Cascade Room, 2616 Main
  3. Granville Room, 957 Granville

Best Hole-In-The-Wall

  1. Hawkers Delight, 4127 Main St.
  2. Bon's Off Broadway, 2451 Nanaimo St.
  3. Bao Down, 115 W. 2nd Ave.

Best Hotel Café

  1. Bel Café, 801 W. Georgia
  2. giovane café + eatery + market, 1038 Canada Place
  3. Beyond Coffee, 1015 Burrard

Best Hotel Lounge

  1. The Lobby Lounge and RawBar, 1038 Canada Place
  2. 1927 Lobby Lounge, 801 West Georgia St.
  3. Opus Bar, 322 Davie St.

Best Hotel Restaurant

  1. Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 West Georgia St.
  2. YEW seafood + bar, 791 W. Georgia
  3. Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, 845 Burrard

Best Ice Cream

  1. Earnest Ice Cream, 3992 Fraser
  2. Rain or Shine Homemade Ice Cream, Various locations
  3. 720Sweets & Etc., 3278 W. Broadway

Best Imported Beer

  1. Deschutes
  2. Guinness
  3. Sierra Nevada

Best Independent Bar Lounge

  1. The Keefer Bar, 135 Keefer St.
  2. Pourhouse, 162 Water St.
  3. UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar, 900 Seymour St.

Best Independent Coffee Shop

  1. Revolver Coffee, 325 Cambie St.
  2. Beaucoup Bakery & Café, 2150 Fir St.
  3. Bump n Grind Cafe, 916 Commercial

Best Juice Bar

  1. The Juice Truck, 28 W. 5th
  2. Jugo Juice
  3. The Juicery Co., Various locations

Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant

  1. White Spot, Various locations
  2. Old Spaghetti Factory, Various locations
  3. Tacofino, 2327 E. Hastings

Best Local Brewery

  1. Granville Island Brewing, 1441 Cartwright St.
  2. Postmark Brewing, 55 Dunlevy Avenue
  3. Central City Brewers + Distillers, 11411 Bridgeview Drive, Surrey

Best Local Distillery

  1. Odd Society Spirits, 1725 Powell St.
  2. The Liberty Distillery, 1494 Old Bridge Rd., Granville Island
  3. Long Table Distillery, 1451 Hornby St.

Best Locally Brewed Beer

  1. Granville Island Brewing, Lions Winter Ale, 1441 Cartwright St.
  2. Parallel 49, Gypsy Tears, 1950 Triumph St.
  3. Postmark Brewing, Blonde, 55 Dunlevy Avenue

Best mall food court

  1. Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby
  2. Pacific Centre, 701 W. Georgia
  3. Richmond Centre, 6551 No. 3 Road

Best Mid-Price Restaurant

  1. Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty St.
  2. The Oakwood Canadian Bistro, 2741 W. 4th
  3. Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations

Best New Restaurant

  1. AnnaLena Restaurant, 1809 West 1st Ave.
  2. The Mackenzie Room, 415 Powell
  3. Royal Dinette, 905 Dunsmuir

Best Pacific Northwest

  1. AnnaLena Restaurant, 1809 West 1st Ave.
  2. Blue Water Cafe, 1095 Hamilton St.
  3. Bishop's, 2183 West 4th Ave.
  4. Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 West Georgia St.

Best Patisserie

  1. Beaucoup Bakery & Café, 2150 Fir St.
  2. Notte's Bon Ton Pastry & Confectionary, 3150 W. Broadway
  3. Fratelli Bakery, Various locations

Best Pizzeria

  1. Nicli Antica Pizzeria, 62 East Cordova St.
  2. Via Tevere, 1190 Victoria Dr.
  3. Pacifico Pizzeria Ristorante, 970 Smithe

Best Poutine

  1. La Belle Patate, 1215 Davie St.
  2. Fritz European Fry House, 718 Davie St.
  3. Belgian Fries, 1885 Commercial St.
  4. The Spud Shack Fry Co., 352-800 Carnarvon St., New Westminister

Best Private Beer Store

  1. Brewery Creek Craft Beer & Wine Store , 3045 Main St.
  2. Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba St.
  3. My Liquor Store, Various locations

Best Private Liquor Store

  1. Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba St.
  2. Brewery Creek Craft Beer & Wine Store , 3045 Main St.
  3. Darby’s Liquor Store, 2001 Macdonald

Best Private Wine Store

  1. Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba St.
  2. Firefly Fine Wines and Ales, 2857 Cambie Street
  3. Everything Wine

Best Pub

  1. Doolin's Irish Pub, 654 Nelson
  2. Bimini Public House, 2010 W. 4th
  3. Storm Crow Tavern, 1305 Commercial Dr.

Best Pub Food

  1. Irish Heather & Shebeen, 210 Carrall St.
  2. The Charles Bar, 136 W. Cordova
  3. Mahony & Sons Public House, Various locations
  4. St. Augustine's, 2360 Commercial

Best Restaurant Beer Selection

  1. Alibi Room, 157 Alexander St.
  2. CRAFT Beer Market, 85 West 1st St.
  3. BierCraft Restaurants, 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 St.

Best Restaurant For A Stiff Drink

  1. The Blackbird Public House, 905 Dunsmuir
  2. Pourhouse, 162 Water St.
  3. Shebeen Whisk(e)y House, Behind 212 Carrall

Best Restaurant Group

  1. Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
  2. Earls Restaurant, Various locations
  3. White Spot, Various locations

Best Restaurant Overall

  1. Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty St.
  2. Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 West Georgia St.
  3. Forage, 1300 Robson St.

Best Restaurant Patio

  1. Dockside Restaurant, 1253 Johnston, Granville Island
  2. Tap & Barrel Restaurant, Various locations
  3. Bridges Restaurant, 1696 Duranleau, Granville Island

Best Restaurant Staff

  1. Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 West Georgia St.
  2. Bishop's, 2183 West 4th Ave.
  3. Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty St.

Best Restaurant Wine List

  1. Edible Canada, 1596 Johnston, Granville Island
  2. Vancouver Urban Winery, 55 Dunlevy Ave.
  3. Notch8 Restaurant & Bar, 900 W. Georgia

Best Salads

  1. Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods, Various locations
  2. The Foundation, 2301 Main
  3. Railtown Cafe, 397 Railway

Best Sandwiches

  1. The Dirty Apron Cooking School & Delicatessen, 540 Beatty St.
  2. Finch's Tea & Coffee House, 353 W. Pender
  3. liquids + solids café & market, Various locations

Best Seafood

  1. Blue Water Cafe, 1095 Hamilton St.
  2. Coast, 1054 Alberni
  3. Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, 777 Thurlow St.
  4. YEW seafood + bar, 791 W. Georgia

Best Fresh Seafood Store

  1. Granville Island Public Market, 1689 Johnston
  2. The Daily Catch Seafood Company, 1418 Commercial
  3. 7 Seas Fish Co., Various locations

Best Soups

  1. Burgoo, Various locations
  2. The Stock Market, 1689 Johnston St., Granville Island
  3. liquids + solids café & market, Various locations

Best Steak

  1. Keg Steakhouse & Bar, Various locations
  2. Gotham Steakhouse & Bar, 615 Seymour St.
  3. Black + Blue, 1032 Alberni
  4. Hy's Encore, Various locations

Best Teahouse

  1. Secret Garden Tea Company, 2138 West 40th Ave.
  2. DAVIDsTEA, Various locations
  3. O5 Tea + Kombucha Bar, 2208 W. 4th

Best Vegan-Friendly

  1. The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
  2. The Acorn, 3995 Main St.
  3. Heirloom Vegetarian, 1509 West 12th Ave.

Best Vegetarian

  1. The Acorn, 3995 Main St.
  2. The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th

Best Veggie Burger

  2. Romer's Burger Bar, Various locations
  3. The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th

Best View Restaurant

  1. Seasons in the Park, Queen Elizabeth Park (W. 33rd at Cambie)
  2. Cactus Club Café, 1790 Beach
  3. Salmon House on the Hill, 2229 Folkestone Way, West Vancouver

Best Wine Bar

  1. UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar, 900 Seymour St.
  2. Salt Tasting Room, 45 Blood Alley Square
  3. Grapes & Soda

Best Wine Festival/Event

  1. Vancouver International Wine Festival
  2. Cornucopia
  3. Naramata Bench Wineries Spring and Fall Events
  4. Okanagan Wine Festivals

Best Winery/Vineyard Restaurant

  1. Miradoro Restaurant, Tinhorn Creek Winery, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd., Oliver
  2. Quails' Gate, 3303 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna
  3. The Sonora Room, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 500 Burrowing Owl Pl., Oliver

Best Wings

  1. Wings Tap & Grill, Various locations
  2. Library Square Public House, 300 W. Georgia
  3. Fountainhead Pub, 1025 Davie

Best Catering Service

  1. The Lazy Gourmet, 1605 W. 5th
  2. The Butler Did It Catering Co., 620 Clark Dr.
  3. Emelle's Catering, 177 West 7th Ave.

Best Chef

  1. Mike Robbins (AnnaLena), 1809 West 1st Ave.
  2. David Gunawan (Royal Dinette), 905 Dunsmuir
  3. Mark Perrier (Savio Volpe), 615 Kingsway

Best Cooking Store

  1. Ming Wo, Various locations
  2. The Gourmet Warehouse, 1340 East Hastings St.
  3. Cook Culture, Various locations

Best Food Truck

  1. Tacofino, 2327 E. Hastings
  2. Vij's Railway Express, Mobile locations
  3. Mom's Grilled Cheese, Mobile locations

Best Place For Casual Cooking Classes

  1. The Dirty Apron Cooking School & Delicatessen, 540 Beatty St.
  2. Quince, 1780 W. 3rd
  3. The Gourmet Warehouse, 1340 East Hastings St.

Best Professional Culinary School

  1. Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA), 101-1505 West 2nd Ave.
  2. JJ's Restaurant, 250 West Pender St.
  3. Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver, 2725 Main St.

Best Specialty Cheese Store

  1. Les Amis du Fromage, Various locations
  2. Benton Brothers Fine Cheese, Various locations
  3. Bosa Foods, Various locations

Best Specialty Food Store

  1. The Gourmet Warehouse, 1340 East Hastings St.
  2. The August Market, 3958 Main
  3. Whole Foods Market, Various locations
  4. Bosa Foods, Various locations

Best Burnaby Restaurant

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

Best North Shore Restaurant

  1. Arms Reach Bistro, 107C–4390 Gallant Ave.
  2. Olive & Anchor, 6418 Bay St., West Van
  3. Canyon, 3135 Edgemont Blvd., North Van

Best Richmond Restaurant

  1. Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant, 102-4930 No. 3 Rd., Richmond
  2. Dinesty Chinese Restaurant, Various locations
  3. Fisherman's Terrace Seafood Restaurant, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond
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