I’m a Vancouver local and here’s my definitive list of the 18 best restaurants in the city

Dine in a warm and inviting dining room that transports you to the heart of Paris, with high ceilings and plenty of group seating, perfect for nights out with friends. Enjoy the Eiffel Tower, a seafood tower with East and West Coast oysters, smoked fish dip, bone marrow, steak tartare and frites, or the foie gras monte cristo Tableau’s take on the classic sandwich, with Quebec foie gras. Steak frites come in a number of steak offerings, from bistro filet to the 18 oz cowboy rib-eye.

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Gather friends and family for a stellar Indian feast at a spot so good, it’s opened a second venue. Tuck into award-winning seafood at an upscale gem in Whistler Village. Indulge yourself at a luxury resort serving local wines and organic produce, kick back and relax at a West End staple specializing in steaks and seafood. Yuwa provides an exceptional dining experience with an ever-evolving menu that highlights the freshest seasonal, local seafood. For a truly memorable occasion, book the Kaiseki Course, a seven to eight course culinary journey served at the chef’s table.

• Line up for one of the city’s finest Italian-style sandwiches down on Robson Street, made on Tuscan schiacciata bread (essentially like a squashed focaccia).
• Think yuzu mochi ice cream bars, strawberry mochi kouign, and croissants stuffed with bechamel, cheese, and topped with potato chips.
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I’ve personally reviewed 500+ hotels, retreats, and flight experiences — and I never recommend a place I wouldn’t return to myself. That said St. Lawrence rose two spots (up from 14 last year to 12 in 2025), AnnaLena shot up to 10th over last year’s 20th, and Botanist went up from 37th to 32nd. Generally speaking, Vancouver restaurants took a tumble down the ranks, with Published dipping down two spaces from last year’s 7th position, and Kissa Tanto even more from 2024’s 10th place ranking.

South Vancouver

The Riley Park-Little Mountain restaurant serves contemporary cuisine with an eye to all things local and sustainable and has now become a bonafide dining destination. Considered a staple for vegetarian and vegan eats in Vancouver for what seems like forever, The Naam is pretty much a rite of passage. The restaurant’s calling card dish is the sesame fries with an add-on of Miso Gravy, but you’ll also find an array of noodles, bowls, veggie burgers, Mexican-inspired fare, salads, appetizers, and much more here.

The cheese sambousak, lamb in yoghurt sauce and chicken shawarma wraps are popular with the younger guests. Located on Granville Island and overlooking Vancouver’s downtown core, Dockside Restaurant has earned its spot as one of the best fancy restaurants in Vancouver. Starters include the prawn scampi tossed in a spicy white wine sauce with toasted focaccia bread, to the torch seared tuna tataki salad featuring a soy truffle vinaigrette and gochujang jam. For mains, look no further than the hearty seafood chowder in a creamy, white wine fish fumet, or steak frites with peppercorn sauce and grilled broccolini. Make your way to the bar lounge to indulge in remixed classics such as the oaxaca old fashioned, served in a smoked cloche and consisting of tequila, mezcal, and chocolate bitters. Take a culinary trip down to sunny Mexico at Ophelia one of the best casual restaurants in Vancouver.

Classic starter dishes such as truffle fries, crispy chicken tenders and Earls wings make way for interesting fusion takes. From an assortment of sushi offerings, spicy tuna sushi tacos, and south Indian chicken curry to grilled seafood and steaks, Earl’s variety has something for everyone in your party. An extensive brunch menu (served on weekends until 2 pm) and brunch happy hour menu (served daily from open until noon) includes prawn omelettes and crab cake benedict. Earl’s daily happy hour served from 2 pm to 5 pm and 9 pm to close offers a great assortment of freshly made cocktails, including an Aperol Spritz tower alongside half price bottles of wine.

One of the best ways to avoid the crowds and guarantee yourself a table at a https://www.eatingvancouver.ca/ highly rated restaurant is to opt for a lunch service. Many of Vancouver’s best restaurants naturally fill up quickly so we highly recommend booking a table as far in advance as possible. If you enjoy their drinks and still want more, you can check out the best Vancouver wine tours.