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1. Flying Beaver Bar & Grill
$$$ | |Watch floatplanes take off and land at this buzzy pub on the Fraser River, near YVR's south terminal. A shuttle service runs from the main terminal.
4760 Inglis Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia, V7B 1W4, Canada604-273--0278Known For
- Unique location
- Great atmosphere
- Tasty pub grub
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2. Go Fish
$$ | |If the weather's fine, head for this seafood stand on the seawall, overlooking the docks beside Granville Island. The menu is short—highlights include fish-and-chips, grilled salmon or tuna sandwiches, and fish tacos—but the quality is first-rate. It's hugely popular, and on sunny summer days the waits can be maddening both to order and to wait on its cooked-to-order delivery. So try to avoid the busiest times: noon to 2 pm and 5 pm to closing (usually around 7). Because there are just a few outdoor tables, be prepared to take your food to go.
1505 W. 1st Ave., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6J 1E8, Canada604-730--5040Known For
- Seaside location
- Fresh-off-the-boat fish
- Long lines
Restaurant Details
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3. Il Covo Trattoria
$$$ | James Bay |The warmth of Italy surrounds you at this family-run trattoria near Fisherman's Wharf. The owner hails from Genoa so much of the menu features cuisine from that region as well as daily specials from other parts of the country. Traditional favorites include carpaccio, polpette in agrodolce (tender beef meatballs with a savory sweet and sour sauce of caramelized onions, dried cranberries and green olives, and toasted almonds), spaghetti allo scoglio (a seafood medley in a wine and marinara sauce), and gnocchi in various incarnations. The heritage building adds to the inviting ambience, as does the delightful patio rock garden where you can dine alfresco and from where the kitchen gets its herbs and edible flowers. Classic desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta also make their mark. Families will appreciate the menu for children.
106 Superior St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 1T1, Canada250-380–0088Known For
- Authentic Italian cuisine
- Welcoming atmosphere
- Patio garden
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch -
4. Pajo's at the Wharf
$$ | |This floating fish-and-chips stand, the original location of the popular local eatery, draws crowds all summer long.
12351 Third Ave., Vancouver, British Columbia, V7E 2Z1, Canada604-272--1588Known For
- Fresh fish
- Fun dining experience
- On the water
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5. Pane Vino
$$ | |This family-owned farm-to-table pizzeria serves authentic Naples ‘za in the heart of Lake Country. It’s conveniently located next to the electric bike rental shop: following an afternoon of touring the Okanagan Rail Trail or Lake Country wineries on two wheels, you’ll be sure to stop in here for some Italian comfort food.
3996 Irvine Rd., British Columbia, V4V 2G4, Canada250-317–1435Known For
- View of the lake
- Extensive wine menu
- Authentic pizza oven all the way from Naples
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6. Truffle Pigs Bistro
$$$ | |With an eclectic assortment of knick-knacks, most with a "pig" theme, this cute, bright bistro grabs your attention as soon as you walk through the door. Fiercely local, the wine/beer menu is totally BC-centric and dishes use fresh, local ingredients with menu selections ranging from burgers or crispy duck to ethnic fusion dishes like a Moroccan lamb shank. A kids' menu is also available, as well as lunch kits for hikers. Reservations are available only through the winter months. Summertime is first-come-first-serve, and note that people will drive from as far away as Calgary just to eat here, so there can be line-ups during the busy dinner hours.
100 Center St., Field, British Columbia, Canada800-659--4944Known For
- Covered patio with a mountain view
- British Columbia beer and wine menu
- Tasty menu items with catchy names (eg. Don't Say Jack About Being Vegan - a grilled vegan jackfruit patty served with a pearl couscous salad)
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7. 15 Park Bistro
$$ | |Part of the swanky Watermark Beach Resort, this restaurant sits on the water and has terrific views. Guests from other resorts head here for a night out, grazing on appetizers like tuna tostadas and cheese and charcuterie antipasto. More substantial dishes, such as lobster ravioli, are offered for dinner. Many of the featured wines are limited editions from local wineries, so if you didn't taste them during your afternoon touring, you may find them here.
15 Park Pl., British Columbia, V0H 1V0, Canada250-495–5508Known For
- Limited edition wine choices
- Outdoor dining
- Charcuterie
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch -
8. Barb's Fish & Chips
$$ | James Bay |Funky Barb's, a tin-roofed takeout shack, floats on the quay at Fisherman's Wharf, west of the Inner Harbour off St. Lawrence Street. Halibut, salmon, oysters, mussels, crab, burgers, and chowder are all prepared fresh. The picnic tables on the wharf provide a front-row view of the brightly colored houseboats moored here, or you can carry your food to the grassy park nearby. Ferries sail to Fisherman's Wharf from the Inner Harbour, or you can work up an appetite with a leisurely stroll along the waterfront.
St. Lawrence St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 1T1, Canada250-384–6515Known For
- Fresh seafood
- Harborside picnic tables
- Part of Victoria lore
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–early Mar. -
9. Bin 4 Burger Lounge
$$ | Downtown |This slightly out-of-the-way, hip little burger joint elevates the humble patty with local ingredients and naturally raised meats, serving intriguing burger (and sandwich) combos like beef with chipotle-bourbon barbecue sauce, BC–raised bison with aged cheddar and fried onions, or chicken with bacon, Brie, and balsamic red onion jam. Vegetarians can substitute crispy tofu on any sandwich or opt for the chickpea, black bean, and goat cheese burger. Be sure to sample one of the house-made dips, perhaps curry aioli or lime-and-tomatillo hot sauce with the house-made fries. There's a kid's menu as well as drink choices that include creative cocktails, beer from island microbreweries, and house-made berry iced tea. Other lounges are in Langford and Nanaimo.
911 Yates St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4X3, Canada250-590–4154Known For
- Inventive burgers
- House-made dips
- Lounge-y atmosphere
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10. Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant
$$$ | |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. -
11. 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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12. Browns Socialhouse
$$$ | |Located adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, and within a few minutes walk of the city's Rogers Arena and BC Place, what better place for a pre-theater/pre-event meal? Choices are wide and varied, from social hour morsels (crispy cauliflower and parmesan garlic chips) to soups, salads, burgers, Asian-inspired bowls, pasta, and a decent kids' menu. Save room for house-made desserts. Bonus: there's underground parking.
675 Cambie St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2P1, Canada604-620--5545Known For
- Expansive patio
- Pre-post theater
- Menu selection
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
13. Burgoo
$$ | |Lots of warm woods, booths, and faux antiques here and there create a modern, pub-like atmosphere where comfort food is the name of the game. Think shepherd's pie, chicken pot pie, beef bourguignon, jambalaya, and a perennial favorite: mac and cheese. Big bowls of soup and sandwiches are also on the menu. A great place for early family suppers and for livelier crowds as the evening progresses. Service is friendly and efficient.
1100 Burrard St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y7, Canada604-416--1444Known For
- Pubby atmosphere
- Friendly service
- Comfort food
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14. Dinesty Dumpling House
$$ | |Watch the dumpling makers at work in the open kitchen, and you'll know what to order at this bustling Chinese eatery specializing in traditional Shanghainese and Taiwanese-style food. From xiao long bao (delicate pork-and-crab-filled soup dumplings) to freshly steamed vegetable buns, you'll find plenty of doughy deliciousness here. Handmade Shanghai-style noodles, fresh greens quickly stir-fried with garlic, and salted vegetables with pork and green beans are tasty options, too. Their original location in Richmond is larger and more upscale.
1719 Robson St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6G 1C9, Canada604-669–7769Known For
- Handmade dumplings
- Shanghai-style noodles
- Stir fries
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15. Dolly's Fish Market
$$ | |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>
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16. E:Ne Raw Food and Sake Bar
$$ | Downtown |Offering a unique take on Japanese specialty dishes, the cuisine here can be paired with the largest sake selection in Canada—so diverse it is curated by two sake sommeliers. In addition to classic temaki, bowls, and charcoal aburi oshi, the big faves are small-portion plates paired with sake sangria, and the much grander Omakase Shokado, a showcase of nine different dishes (C$59/person). Try the sake tasting flights or for nondrinkers, the philosopher's tea, a blend of lemongrass, citrus peel, rose hips, and lavender blossoms. Nubo, the sister restaurant next door, is more casual and equally admired (but for its sushi tacos), as is the third location in this family of restaurants: Nubo near Johnson Bridge.
737 Pandora St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1N9, Canada778-433–0363Known For
- Raw bar
- Sake selection
- Creativity in taste and presentation
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch -
17. Ferris' Grill & Oyster Bar
$$$ | Downtown |The wooden booths at the back of this dim, narrow room belie just how much fun this place can be with its upbeat mood and hop-to-it staff. Most of the arty-looking clientele are here for the oysters (served shucked, smoked, baked, breaded, or as shooters) and large portions of updated comfort food (try the sweet-potato fries; lamb, beef, or halibut burgers; or chicken-penne soup). The service is snappy, there's a small patio out back, and even the kids' menu portions would feed a linebacker. The evening-only, upstairs oyster bar with its black-granite bar and inviting sofas is even more intimate, and mains like prosciutto-wrapped lingcod are included on the pricier, more upscale menu.
536 Yates St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1K8, Canada250-360–1824Known For
- Snappy service
- Back patio
- Upstairs oyster bar
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18. Moon Water Lodge
$$ | |Step into this log-frame house near the Malahat summit, about 30 minutes north of Victoria, and you'll discover stunningly beautiful, birds-eye views over Finlayson Arm and the Gulf Islands. Open all day, the restaurant is all about local, hormone-free and organic fare alongside comfort-food favorites as well as house-made take-away treats,. Breakfast offers traditional favorites such as eggs benny; lunch selections list casual fare such as burgers, homemade soups and imaginative salads like Roast Beet Quinoa; dinner brings more contemporary meat and seafood dishes: Tuscan style pork chops, apple smoked back ribs, and a mixed seafood linguini. Many items are less that C$15, especially on the Fit & Fab health-conscious menu. The scenery is especially striking from the large outdoor deck, perched 600 feet over Saanich Inlet. If you're tempted to linger, consider staying over in one of the very comfortable rooms.
265 Trans-Canada Hwy., Malahat, British Columbia, V0R 2L0, Canada778-432–4606Known For
- Stunning views
- Top-notch baking
- Imaginative salads
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19. Oliver Eats Ltd.
$ | |This charming little delicatessen has strong ties with local farmers and chefs, offering delicious homemade food to-go like frittata, soups and sandwiches, as well as everything you need to create the perfect charcuterie board or picnic.
6060 Station St., British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada250-498–3394Known For
- Soups and sandwiches
- Endless supply of pastries
- Outdoor patio
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20. Peaceful Restaurant
$$ | |Authentic Northern Chinese dishes are the specialty at this friendly storefront restaurant. Particularly good are the hand-pulled noodles that the cooks knead and stretch in the open kitchen and the popular spicy dan-dan noodles. Vegetarians have plenty of options, including many of the dumplings. Dim sum dishes are also on offer, and the helpful staff is happy to guide you to more authentic Mandarin fare. There is another West Side location at 2394 West 4th Ave. in Kitsilano.
532 W. Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1E9, Canada604-879--9878Known For
- Tasty dim sum options
- Vegetarian-friendly menu
- Fast service
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