Best Dinner Places to Eat in Downtown Vancouver

"Vikram Vij’s new namesake location on Cambie Street is topped with a charming rooftop patio. Covered with grape vines that will eventually grow to provide a canopy of shade, the patio is designed to feel more like a courtyard than an exposed rooftop – but with views only a rooftop can provide. Head on up to sip Tiki-style cocktails while you wait for your table downstairs, or make a full meal from the menu of rice bowls and other simple dishes available up top."

"Chef Vikram Vij is a huge star in Canada, with a stint as an investor on the reality show for aspiring entrepreneurs Dragon’s Den, and a national range of prepackaged gourmet frozen curries to his name. Everyone from ex-Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau to Harrison Ford has waited for a table while enjoying free snacks, thanks to Vij’s no-reservations policy. Join the queues and feast on ambrosial curries paired with B.C."

"Best Dish at Vij’s: Wine marinated lamp popsicles in fenugreek cream curry on turmeric and spinach potatoes. With cookbooks, frozen meals, and three restaurants, local Vancouverites know the name Vij’s well. The flagship restaurant has an East meets West kind of flair, with traditional Indian flavors fused with local British Columbian ingredients."

"After a stint at the Savoy in London, cooking for Mick Jagger, Prince, and a host of other glitzy celebs, Belgian chef Nico Schuermans has created the archetypal casual fine dining restaurant in Vancouver. Chambar offers an elegant room, faultless service, and a no-nonsense menu of French-/Belgian-influenced classics made with Pacific Northwest ingredients, which you’d be more than welcome to enjoy coming straight from yoga class still in your Lululemons."

"While part of dining at establishments like Chambar might be for the experience, with heat-and-serve dinners, you can now bring Chambar favourites to the comfort of home. Most of their packages serve two, like the risotto kit (from $16.50) and the Moroccan meatballs with chickpeas ($19). Or, if you're plant-based, the vegan tamarind and coconut curry ($14)."

"Chambar's one of the few restaurants that's open first thing and closes late in the evening. This bodes well for hungry diners in search of a delicious meal, any time of day. Whether you're here for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, the Belgian-North African cuisine brings beautiful dishes to the table."

"This is serious West Coast cuisine utilizing meats, seafood, and produce sourced primarily from the surrounding areas, with natural flavors and raw ingredients taking center stage. Menus rotate frequently, if not weekly, with the exception of the buttermilk fried chicken, perhaps the only permanent fixture. How local are we talking?"

"2702 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 879-0077 Web: http://www.burdockandco.com Twitter: @BurdockAndCo Advice: Try to snag a spot at the bar overlooking the open kitchen. As a fan of talented Chef Andrea Carlson, I had long awaited the opening of Burdock…"

"Burdock & Co. serves refined dishes crafted from organic ingredients. Only the best arrives at the table, whether sourced from one of Vancouver’s nearby farms or a downtown urban garden."

"The Cider House is Vancouver's first-ever cider-centric taphouse - they're rocking 20 taps loaded with B.C. cider, along with beer, wine, and kombucha - and they also happen to be serving a fully plant-based menu of light, casual eats. Their menu of light bites and snackable items features dishes like fresh rolls, bowls, and chips and dips starring an array of vibrant, colourful fresh produce."

"A post shared by The Cider House (@vancitycider) on Jul 7, 2020 at 1:51pm PDT. Vancouver is now home to a new restaurant that's all about those beautiful B.C. ciders - the city's first full-serve restaurant that's focused on the popular beverage."

"Cozy, warm and delicious are the exact 3 words we’d use to describe Provence Marinaside. Highlighting unique dishes and wine pairings, their chefs are always working to collaborate between the flavours of seafood of the south of France and the Canadian West Coast. If you’re planning on visiting Vancouver in the summer months, soak it all up on their spacious and sunny patio nestled beside False Creek, Yaletown."

"Provence Marinaside is a go-to restaurant when you're chasing the sun with a hungry belly. Open for breakfast, brunch (weekends), lunch and dinner, a French meal can be enjoyed any time of day. Breakfast and brunch has all of your classic favorites, like eggs Benedict, crepes, and omelettes."

"Combat the sometimes-gloomy Vancouver weather with a warm bowl of Japanese ramen noodles. The international trend has not left this area behind—there are numerous Vancouver restaurants serving up Japanese ramen bowls throughout the city. Lines form out the door at Ramen Danbo (1333 Robson St. and 1833 W. 4th Ave.) for traditional tonkotsu ramen with a rich pork broth, at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (1690 Robson St. and 558 W. Broadway St.) for their milky white broth as well as soy- and miso-flavored varieties, and at Marutama Ramen (780 Bidwell St., 2858 Main St. and 270 Robson St.) for noodle bowls with a creamy chicken broth."

"A post shared by JINYA Ramen Bar (@jinyaramenbar) on Aug 7, 2018 at 6:40pm PDT. With all the fall and winter rain we get, it’s no wonder Vancouver has a truly incredible selection of ramen spots. Jinya is one of our favourites, quick and easy, it offers a great selection of authentic ramen and also boasts a fantastic spicy creamy vegan ramen."

"I'm glad The Ellis has survived the terrible struggles through Covid and it really is great bar (good choice of beers) and patio, but the food is ta..."

"Everyone talks about the double bake from Thomas Haas, but what if I told you there was a cheaper double bake option, and at least in a case-by-case comparison in my analysis, that came from a newer entrant in the Vancouver almond croissant scene?. While the almond paste was a little on the short side, it feels like the intention here was to showcase the mastery in flakiness and overall croissant mastery. The folds here were immaculate to say the least and the rise was off the charts relative to everything else on this list."

"We are an independent bakery specializing in naturally leavened sourdough bread and French inspired pastries. We believe in making everything from scratch, with fresh, high quality ingredients. All of our breads are made with whole grains and baked"

"Ganache, as the name suggests, offers a little bit of Parisian elegance in the heart of Yaletown. Visit this talented team of artisans to enjoy eye-catching desserts that are pretty enough to provide a wow factor, and delicious enough to keep you coming back. Individual strawberry and rhubarb cheesecakes taste like a fresh summer’s day; these enchanting edibles feature an almond biscotti base, a tart strawberry balsamic glaze and a white chocolate garnish."

"Coco Exotique, Passion et Chocolat, Cassis et Matcha are three of the 24 cake types offered at Yaletown’s preeminent French patisserie, run by veteran pastry chef Peter Fong. Looking for something Fancy?. Ganache hand-makes custom, handcrafted bonbons, chocolate sculpture centerpieces and unique personalized cake decorations, like Louis Vuitton or Nike shoes (pictured), with quality ingredients like Cacao Barry Chocolate."

"Uniquely designed and handcrafted by a team of pastry chefs, the menu at Ganache is inspired by the seasons and changes regularly. The one consistent theme at Ganache is French technique with subtle Asian influences running throughout each of their incredible delicious pastries."

"This artist run centre founded in 1984 specializes in contemporary art. Not only does it offer performances, artist talks, exhibitions and community projects but displays provocative, innovative and collaborative creations. The gallery is featuring the performance series of Guatemalan-Canadian artist, Naufus Ramirez Figueroa called “Requiem for Mirrors and Tigers” in early April."

"The Greek by Anatoli combines the vibrant, contemporary energy of Yaletown with the authenticity of a lively Mykonos restaurant. Anatoli’s menu classics are served alongside exciting new creations. Order online through Foodora and DoorDash."

"After a stint at the Savoy in London, cooking for Mick Jagger, Prince, and a host of other glitzy celebs, Belgian chef Nico Schuermans has created the archetypal casual fine dining restaurant in Vancouver. Chambar offers an elegant room, faultless service, and a no-nonsense menu of French-/Belgian-influenced classics made with Pacific Northwest ingredients, which you’d be more than welcome to enjoy coming straight from yoga class still in your Lululemons."

"While part of dining at establishments like Chambar might be for the experience, with heat-and-serve dinners, you can now bring Chambar favourites to the comfort of home. Most of their packages serve two, like the risotto kit (from $16.50) and the Moroccan meatballs with chickpeas ($19). Or, if you're plant-based, the vegan tamarind and coconut curry ($14)."

"Chambar's one of the few restaurants that's open first thing and closes late in the evening. This bodes well for hungry diners in search of a delicious meal, any time of day. Whether you're here for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, the Belgian-North African cuisine brings beautiful dishes to the table."

"Dive right into some delightful and authentic Middle Eastern cuisine with Nuba. This popular Lebanese eatery is a highlight in Vancouver’s food scene, and serves up a delicious array of awesome Mediterrnean dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and keep you going back for more. Call ahead for easy takeout, or order in for your next mid-week family dinner and enjoy a scrumptious stress-free meal."

"Photo of vegan falafel plate at Nuba by JennIfer on flickr creative commons https://flic.kr/p/6PkP5D. Voted the best Lebanese restaurant by Georgia Straight readers, Nuba offers fresh and healthy meals using local and organic ingredients whenever possible. They have many vegetarian options, and foster strong relationships with high quality suppliers that Vancouverites know and love."

"The amount of effort I would put in to get my hands on their recipe is honestly as much as Plankton goes through trying to steal the Krabby Patty recipe. Hopefully you've found at least one thing out of the 50 that appeals to your tastebuds. Now you have no excuse to ever eat a sub par meal again when you are out and about in Vancouver."