British Columbia Restaurants
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1. Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio
$$$ | Downtown |The critically acclaimed Aura offers inspired west coast–Asian fusion cuisine and a drop-dead gorgeous backdrop of the Inner Harbour—arguably the best in town. Think BBQ sambal skate on banana leaf or crispy pork belly with peanut and bacon crumble, and carrot truffle mouse. Dining here is also a grazing adventure of small plates, so hearty appetites may need multiple plates, which can rack up the cost. The wine cellar is full of hard-to-find Vancouver Island wines and Okanagan labels; there's also a good selection of local craft beers and spirits as well as splash cocktails. Did we mention that Aura has the city's best waterfront patio, bar none?
680 Montreal St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 1Z8, Canada250-414–6739Known For
- Waterfront patio
- Imaginative fusion cuisine
- Stylish dining room
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2. Boom + Batten
$$$ | Vic West |Located along the Songhees Westsong Walkway, adjacent to the new Victoria International Marina, the views match the food at this waterfront restaurant. Its bakery-café offers sweet and savory treats for walkers and coffee aficionados, and the restaurant menu is a combination of charcuterie boards and terrines for sharing, wood-fired-oven pizzas, raw options like scallop with pickled beet citrus vinaigrette, marinated octopus and ceviches, as well as pastas and imaginative takes on classics such as duck Bolognese. The entire space is bold and modern with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Inner Harbour from an outer harbor vantage—provided there isn't a multimillion-dollar yacht in the sightline. Late night munchies? This is the spot. Picnicking? Then order a Boom Box (for delivery or pick up) filled with culinary delights.
2 Paul Kane Pl., Victoria, British Columbia, V9A 7J8, Canada250-940–5850Known For
- Views of Inner Harbour
- Sharing plates
- Hip and happening place
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3. Chambar
$$$$ | |In this hip, brick-walled eatery, classic Belgian dishes are reinvented with flavors from North Africa and beyond. The moules (mussels) are justifiably popular, either steamed in white wine or sauced with exotic smoked chilis, cilantro, and coconut cream. Those seeking a more adventurous option might select the barbecued frog legs, curried mushrooms, or ostrich carpaccio. Unusual, perhaps, but definitely delicious. Meanwhile, a smartly dressed crowd hangs out at the bar sipping imported beer or delicious cocktails like the Blue Fig (gin infused with oven-roasted figs and served with a side of blue cheese). An easy walk to theaters and sports arenas, it's a good spot for a pre-event bite.
568 Beatty St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B2L3, Canada604-879–7119Known For
- Moules frites
- Belgian beer
- Specialty meats
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4. Flying Beaver Bar & Grill
$$$ | |Watch floatplanes take off and land at this buzzy pub on the Fraser River, near YVR's south terminal. A shuttle service runs from the main terminal.
4760 Inglis Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia, V7B 1W4, Canada604-273--0278Known For
- Unique location
- Great atmosphere
- Tasty pub grub
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5. Hawksworth Restaurant
$$$$ | |With sleek white tables and sparkling chandeliers, Chef David Hawksworth's modish restaurant welcomes locals toasting new clients or celebrating a romantic anniversary. The food (and the crowd) is suave and swanky, too. You might start with hamachi tartare dressed with chili lime vinaigrette, or a simpler heirloom tomato salad with burrata and preserved cherries. Although the menu changes frequently, mains might include wild salmon with lobster agnolotti, or duck breast with turnip and loganberry jus. Everything is superbly presented, including, for dessert, the delicious mushroom ice-cream. Don't knock it until you've tried it.
801 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1P7, Canada604-673–7000Known For
- Upscale dining
- Seasonal menus
- Flavor combinations and presentation
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6. Seasons in the Park
$$$$ | |A perennial favorite with locals for special occasions, this restaurant boasts spectacular views overlooking the city and mountains from its perch at the highest point in Queen Elizabeth Park. Service is excellent in the white-tablecloth dining room, and the menu showcases regional West Coast cuisine. Weekend brunch and Sunday night Prime Rib dinner are popular. Valet parking is available for lunch and dinner. Once in the park, follow the signs to the top of the hill to the restaurant.
West 33rd Ave. at Cambie, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Y 2M4, Canada604-874--8008Known For
- Panoramic views
- Special occasions
- Fine dining
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7. The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
$$$ | |With a seafood restaurant, a sushi bar, and live music nightly in the wine bar, this venue under the Granville Bridge has something for everyone. For dramatic views over False Creek, reserve a table on the rooftop patio, which is open year-round. Make sure to try their to-die-for crab cake!
1535 Johnson St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3R9, Canada604-669--9030Known For
- Made-to-order sushi
- Quintessential Vancouver location
- Sunday night seafood boil
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8. Agrius
$$ | Downtown |Half the space is a cozy café with soup, sandwiches, and amazing pastries from Fol Epi, one of the city's best bakeries; the other half is a tiny restaurant and bar. Either way, food is focused on organic locavorism and both are great to satiate hunger pangs.
732 Yates St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1L4, Canada778-265–6312Known For
- Delicious pastries
- Food is organic-focused
- Cozy space
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Wed. -
9. Beach House Restaurant
$$$$ | |Whether inside the terraced dining room or on the heated beachside patio, almost every table at this 1912 seaside house has views over Burrard Inlet and Stanley Park. The Pacific Northwest menu focuses on unpretentious seafood dishes, such as sea bass or roasted salmon, along with steak, burger, and pasta choices. Lunch is a particularly good option here, followed by a stroll along the pier or the seaside walkway.
150 25th St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V7V 4H8, Canada604-922–1414Known For
- Pacific Northwest menu
- Seasonal fish dishes
- Exceptional views
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10. Big Horn Cafe
$ | |So much more than a specialty coffee shop, Radium's only café offers a full selection of grab-and-go soup and sandwiches, breakfast burritos, quiche, and baked goods for breakfast and lunch. A bright, spacious room with high, open-duct industrial-style ceilings contrasts nicely with the warmth of the custom-made Douglas fir tabletops, plants throughout, and a wall filled with locally made BC products. Free Wi-Fi is available, as well as charging stations if you need to catch up on work or research. The outdoor patio (with umbrellas) is the perfect place to enjoy a beverage and people-watch.
7527 Main St. West, Radium, British Columbia, Canada778-527--5005Known For
- Grab-and-go breakfast and lunch
- Scones and cinnamon buns
- Breakfast special on weekends for C$9.95
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed December 24, 25, and 31st. No dinner -
11. Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant
$$$ | |Located on the pier next to Fisherman's Wharf in Steveston Village, this popular eatery's "canoe-sized" fresh local seafood platters, featuring snow crab legs, smoked salmon, and Salt Spring Island mussels, are designed for sharing. In summer, grab a seat on the deck overlooking the busy boardwalk, and watch the marina and river traffic sail by.
140-3866 Bayview St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V7E 4R7, Canada604-275-7811Known For
- Fresh seafood
- Waterfront dining
- Local craft beer and wine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
12. Bon's Off Broadway
$ | |This Vancouver institution is about 1 kilometer (½ mile) east of the main Commercial strip but is well worth the trek. Their famous breakfast—served with two eggs, toast, hash browns and meat—is just C$3. (And the price hasn't changed in years.) This place really showcases the East Side's gritty character: from the graffiti-covered walls to the no-frills, serve-yourself coffee bar. Weekend lines are long; get there as early as you can.
2451 Nanaimo St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 5E5, Canada604-253-7242Known For
- C$3 breakfast
- Distinctly East Van vibe
- Unlimited coffee
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13. Burdock & Co
$$$$ | |Chef Andrea Carlson previously manned the stoves at locavore destinations Bishop's and Raincity Grill, and she's kept her focus on seasonal local ingredients at her own Michelin-starred storefront bistro. Though she changes the menu regularly, about half of her inventive sharing plates are vegetarian, like the squash cannelloni with chanterelle mushroom cream or the grain "risotto" with potato, miso, and quinoa. Set menu starts at C$89 per guest.
2702 Main St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3E8, Canada604-879–0077Known For
- Locavore menu
- Vegetarian options
- Cozy space
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.–Wed. -
14. Café Medina
$$$ | |For Mediterranean-inspired breakfast and lunch fare, from skillets piled high with eggs, roasted potatoes, and caramelized onions to paella, try this casually chic (and always busy) Downtown café just off Robson Street. Don't leave without sampling their specialty: Belgian waffles, with toppings like dark chocolate or salted caramel. The address is misleading; the building's configuration means the entrance is actually half a block north.
780 Richards St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 0C8, Canada604-879–3114Known For
- Belgian waffles
- Breakfast skillets
- Friendly service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
15. Caffe Barney on Granville
$ | |A favorite with locals for their hearty pub fare and craft beers, it is also one of South Granville's best places for brunch or a late-night snack.
2975 Granville St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3J6, Canada604-731--6446Known For
- Great for happy hour drinks and snacks
- Huge beer selection on tap
- Great breakfasts
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16. Chicha
$$$ | Mt. Pleasant |Ceviches, causas, and other classic Peruvian dishes get a west coast spin at this lively, relaxed bistro just off Main Street. Your ceviche may include local whitefish or BC salmon, while your causa (whipped potatoes topped with seafood or vegetables) may feature local tuna with wasabi cream and passion fruit ponzu. Other dishes to try: the Locra de Zapallo, an empanada stuffed with butternut squash, kale, corn, and cheese, or any of the anticuchos, skewers of grilled meat or veggies. The beverage of choice is the classic pisco sour but you might also sip the house-made sangria or the chicha morada, a nonalcoholic brew made from purple corn.
136 E. Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 1V9, Canada604-620–3963Known For
- Peruvian dishes
- Tapas
- Creative cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Thurs. -
17. Dockside Restaurant
$$$$ | |Overlooking False Creek and Yaletown, the Dockside's patio is the big draw, especially for owners of chic yachts moored alongside. Because it faces east, sunsets are behind the building, and cool shadows come early, so grab a table beneath a heater. Floor-to-ceiling windows make the inside feel like the outside with decor that exudes a modern vibe and includes a 50-foot aquarium. House-brewed ales and lagers are served from the adjoining casual brewpub.
1253 Johnston St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3R9, Canada604-685--7070Known For
- Fabulous views
- Great for weekend brunch
- Daily happy hour also features tasty bites
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
18. Dolly's Fish Market
$$ | |A local institution, this seafood market and restaurant serves the freshest seafood with a no-frills attitude. Nothing gourmet here, just straightforward, well-prepared fish and (crispy) fries, along with other deep-fried favorites: halibut, shrimp, scallops, and smoked salmon. For those who don't like it fried, the crab cakes and chowders come highly recommended. They even offer gluten-free selections. Although there are one or two pricier options, like a whole Dungeness crab at $39.95, most prices are reasonable across the board, with a $5.95 children's menu that's hard to beat. While early dinner is served, the restaurant closes at 8 pm.
7 Cow Bay Rd., Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 1A5, Canada250-624–6090Known For
- <PRO>crab cakes</PRO>
- <PRO>chowder</PRO>
- <PRO>early dinner (closing time is 8 pm)</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
19. Edible Canada
$$$ | Granville Island |At this contemporary bistro with a patio for people-watching, you can sample foods from BC and across Canada. Smaller appetites might gravitate toward the bison tartare, while hungrier travelers can sup on wild Pacific salmon with sunchokes, fennel, beets, and a butter sauce. Other great picks include the famous duck poutine (duck confit, Québec cheese curds, duck egg, crispy onions) and the bouillaisse (halibut, squid, shrimp, clams, celeriac, fennel, tomato, grilled bread). The adjacent retail store sells regional jams, chocolates, and other treats to take home.
1596 Johnston St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3R9, Canada604-682–6681Known For
- Canadian cuisine
- Duck-fat fries
- Seasonal menus
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20. Eternal Abundance Organic Market & Eatery
$$ | |This quintessential Commercial Drive spot sells all-organic groceries and vegan food in a small café. Their smoothies, bowls, and sweet treats are all must-tries. We recommend the Incredi-bowl. Choose pan-fried tempeh or roasted veggies, and quinoa or brown rice, and it'll come mixed with miso ginger dressing, avocado, sprouts, and sesame seeds. Perfect for a quick bite or yummy picnic fare.
1025 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia, V5L 3X1, Canada604-707--0088Known For
- Sugar-free desserts
- Smoothies and juices
- All-organic groceries
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