Best Restaurants in Vancouver
123 spots, ranked by real community signals — photos, ratings and honest verdicts. We never sell placement.
Updated September 2026
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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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JOEY Burrard
4.7(11,387 reviews)
Polished modern dining with crowd-pleasing shareables and downtown energy
#3Earls Kitchen + Bar
4.7(8,780 reviews)
Upscale casual dining with crowd-pleasing shareables and craft cocktails
#4Glowbal
4.6(9,885 reviews)
Modern global plates and serious cocktails in a sleek downtown dining room
#5Black+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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Miku Vancouver
4.6(8,259 reviews)
Waterfront Japanese where aburi-style flame-seared sushi meets the harbour skyline
#7Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
4.5(8,622 reviews)
Downtown seafood institution with oyster bar and rooftop patio, loved for decades
#8East Is East
4.8(4,879 reviews)
Handcrafted curries and chai that keep Vancouver coming back for decades
#9Coast
4.6(6,349 reviews)
Waterfront seafood tower heaven and inventive West Coast plates by the water
#10Cactus Club Cafe
4.4(7,631 reviews)
Upscale casual with consistently polished plates and a lively, buzzing atmosphere
#11Italian Kitchen
4.5(5,616 reviews)
Handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza bringing warmth to every table
#12CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
4.3(8,295 reviews)
Vancouver brews and elevated pub fare in a sprawling waterfront space
#13Blue Water Cafe
4.7(3,825 reviews)
Seafood tower and sushi that draws crowds nightly to this Yaletown mainstay
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Riley's Vancouver
4.7(3,689 reviews)
Comfortable Irish fare and pints where Vancouver gathers for good company
#15The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
4.5(5,110 reviews)
Waterfront seafood plates and a sprawling patio locals return to year-round
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Downlow Chicken Shack
4.6(4,073 reviews)
Crispy fried chicken and playful sides draw crowds for laid-back comfort
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Phnom Penh Restaurant
4.4(5,430 reviews)
Cambodian and Vietnamese classics in a bustling room where locals gather for wings
#18Tap & Barrel • Bridges
4.6(3,354 reviews)
Waterfront patio and craft beer draws crowds along the False Creek seawall
#19Nightingale
4.5(3,979 reviews)
Shared plates and woodfire warmth draw crowds nightly to this Fairview favourite
#20The Lunch Lady
4.5(3,917 reviews)
Comforting Vietnamese home cooking that draws crowds for pho and banh mi
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Elisa
4.6(3,220 reviews)
Refined Italian with house-made pasta and warm neighbourhood energy
#22Anh and Chi
4.4(4,562 reviews)
Buzzing Vietnamese spot drawing crowds for fresh spring rolls and fragrant pho
#23Seasons in the Park
4.5(3,744 reviews)
West Coast fare and sweeping city views from a Queen Elizabeth Park landmark
#24LOCAL Public Eatery Gastown
4.5(3,741 reviews)
Comfort food and craft beer in a warm, bustling neighbourhood hangout
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