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Best Restaurants in Vancouver

123 spots, ranked by real community signals — photos, ratings and honest verdicts. We never sell placement.

Updated September 2026

#1

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Northern Cafe

4.9(9,331 reviews)

Cantonese classics and barbecue that draw lineups around the block

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    #2

    JOEY Burrard

    4.7(11,387 reviews)

    Polished modern dining with crowd-pleasing shareables and downtown energy

  2. Earls Kitchen + Bar#3

    Earls Kitchen + Bar

    4.7(8,780 reviews)

    Upscale casual dining with crowd-pleasing shareables and craft cocktails

  3. Glowbal#4

    Glowbal

    4.6(9,885 reviews)

    Modern global plates and serious cocktails in a sleek downtown dining room

  4. Black+Blue Vancouver#5

    Black+Blue Vancouver

    4.6(8,823 reviews)

    Classic steakhouse with sizzling cuts and a warm buzz in the heart of the city

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    #6

    Miku Vancouver

    4.6(8,259 reviews)

    Waterfront Japanese where aburi-style flame-seared sushi meets the harbour skyline

  6. Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House#7

    Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

    4.5(8,622 reviews)

    Downtown seafood institution with oyster bar and rooftop patio, loved for decades

  7. East Is East#8

    East Is East

    4.8(4,879 reviews)

    Handcrafted curries and chai that keep Vancouver coming back for decades

  8. Coast#9

    Coast

    4.6(6,349 reviews)

    Waterfront seafood tower heaven and inventive West Coast plates by the water

  9. Cactus Club Cafe#10

    Cactus Club Cafe

    4.4(7,631 reviews)

    Upscale casual with consistently polished plates and a lively, buzzing atmosphere

  10. Italian Kitchen#11

    Italian Kitchen

    4.5(5,616 reviews)

    Handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza bringing warmth to every table

  11. CRAFT Beer Market False Creek#12

    CRAFT Beer Market False Creek

    4.3(8,295 reviews)

    Vancouver brews and elevated pub fare in a sprawling waterfront space

  12. Blue Water Cafe#13

    Blue Water Cafe

    4.7(3,825 reviews)

    Seafood tower and sushi that draws crowds nightly to this Yaletown mainstay

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    #14

    Riley's Vancouver

    4.7(3,689 reviews)

    Comfortable Irish fare and pints where Vancouver gathers for good company

  14. The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant#15

    The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant

    4.5(5,110 reviews)

    Waterfront seafood plates and a sprawling patio locals return to year-round

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    #16

    Downlow Chicken Shack

    4.6(4,073 reviews)

    Crispy fried chicken and playful sides draw crowds for laid-back comfort

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    #17

    Phnom Penh Restaurant

    4.4(5,430 reviews)

    Cambodian and Vietnamese classics in a bustling room where locals gather for wings

  17. Tap & Barrel • Bridges#18

    Tap & Barrel • Bridges

    4.6(3,354 reviews)

    Waterfront patio and craft beer draws crowds along the False Creek seawall

  18. Nightingale#19

    Nightingale

    4.5(3,979 reviews)

    Shared plates and woodfire warmth draw crowds nightly to this Fairview favourite

  19. The Lunch Lady#20

    The Lunch Lady

    4.5(3,917 reviews)

    Comforting Vietnamese home cooking that draws crowds for pho and banh mi

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    #21

    Elisa

    4.6(3,220 reviews)

    Refined Italian with house-made pasta and warm neighbourhood energy

  21. Anh and Chi#22

    Anh and Chi

    4.4(4,562 reviews)

    Buzzing Vietnamese spot drawing crowds for fresh spring rolls and fragrant pho

  22. Seasons in the Park#23

    Seasons in the Park

    4.5(3,744 reviews)

    West Coast fare and sweeping city views from a Queen Elizabeth Park landmark

  23. LOCAL Public Eatery Gastown#24

    LOCAL Public Eatery Gastown

    4.5(3,741 reviews)

    Comfort food and craft beer in a warm, bustling neighbourhood hangout

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