My husband and I are going to be in Vancouver this next week for 3 full days. Staying at The Waterfront and looking for some suggestions on restaurants (for dinner and lunch). Looking for a couple really nice restaurants and also some that are simply worth a visit. Any suggestions on an excursion via a ferry? <BR>Thanks.

My restaurant faves are Le Crocodile, Lumiere, Bishops, C and Diva at the Met, in the "really nice" category. Rain City Grill is also good (a bit more casual), and I love the patio at Cin Cin for lunch if the weather is nice. <BR> <BR>I've been hearing great things about Vij's (contemporary Indian) but haven't made it there yet. Phnom Penh in Chinatown is excellent for SE Asian cuisine. I also like Imperial Seafood for Hong Kong style Chinese (right near your hotel). <BR> <BR>You'll be spoiled for choice! Vancouver has wonderful restaurants.

Hi, <BR> <BR>My husband and I were in Vancouver a couple of years ago and also stayed at the Waterfront. What views! Even the bathroom had a huge floor to ceiling window with a view of the City and the room had a view of the water. <BR>We dined at Star Anise which was trendy at the time. It was great. We were looking for something a little more casual one night and went to a "brewery" restaurant which I cannot remember the name but it was within walking distance of the Hotel. The restaurant had great veiws of the harbor and the bar had flooer cuchions around a fireplace. There was also a Martini bar. The Hotel I'm sure can get you the name. Don't miss Granville Island.

You didn't say how much time you had for your excursion on the ferry - but do try visiting Victoria. The Nanaimo - Qualicum area is worth visiting ( a lot less traffic there). Either way it is only a 1-1/2 hour ride on the ferry.

I would highly recommend Villa de Lupo for Italian food. It is a little more on the expensive side but very, very good. If you enjoy Vietnamese food I would suggest Phenom Pehn. Try their hot and sour soup and the deep fried squid. Absolutely delicious!

Mary, I think you might be talking about Steamworks Brewery. <BR> <BR>My suggestions: There are really too many to name. Vancouver truly is (in my opinion) a city of world class restaurants with dozens of ethic cuisines... <BR> <BR>The Georgia Straight should have their "Best of Vancouver" edition out by the time you get here.... it's the free Arts & Entertainment newspaper. Pick up a copy (they're around everywhere) and see what they have to say. The restaurants mentioned were voted there by the locals. (www.straight.com is the Georgia Straight website). <BR> <BR>However, if you go to http://www.vanmag.com/diningout/default.html <BR>you'll be able to read up Vancouver Magazine's respected list of what the city has to offer restaurant-wise. <BR> <BR>Give that Vancouver Magazine website a look - the info's quite accurate,