2 Best Restaurants in Kitsilano, Vancouver

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Kits has it all, from easy-going neighborhood bistros to grab-a-bite sandwich shops to higher-end dining rooms.

Bishop's

$$$$ | Kitsilano Fodor's Choice
Before "local" and "seasonal" were all the rage, this highly regarded restaurant was serving West Coast cuisine with an emphasis on organic regional produce. Menu highlights include starters like tuna tartare with pickled garlic scapes and arugula seed pods, while Haida Gwaii halibut with broccoli puree, roasted cauliflower, and crispy potato, and heritage pork with clams are among the tasty main dishes. All are expertly presented and impeccably served with suggestions from Bishop's extensive local wine list. The split-level room displays elaborate flower arrangements and selections from owner John Bishop's art collection.
Modern Canadian Fodor's Choice $$$$ Dinner
2183 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V6K 1N7, Canada
604-738–2025
www.bishopsonline.com
Known For
  • Impeccable service
  • Extensive local wine list
  • West Coast cuisine
Restaurant Details
Credit cards accepted
Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch

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Fable Kitchen

$$$$

The name doesn't have to do with fairy tales. It's about the farm-to-table movement, which encapsulates the philosophy of this bustling Kitsilano bistro. The idea is creative comfort food. And while the menu looks straightforward, with dishes like wild British Columbian salmon and smoked duck breast, it's full of surprising twists. The Spaghetti and Meat Ball turns out to be tagliatelle topped with a single oversized duck meatball that spills out the sauce when you cut into it, while zucchini "tagliatelle" contains no pasta at all. The moral? Don't judge this always-entertaining book by its cover (and order dessert when the lemon meringue parfait is available).