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12 Best Restaurants in Vancouver, British Columbia

12 Best Restaurants in Vancouver, British Columbia

Looking for where to eat in Vancouver?

One of the most exciting things about Vancouver is the food scene, and today I’m sharing my top picks for where to eat and drink in Vancouver!

Probably my fave thing to eat every time I visit in Vancouver is the sushi, but there’s so much more than just that.

There are so many incredible restaurants all over Vancouver, and I love visiting the city just for the food.

If you’re planning a trip to Vancouver, here are some other posts to help you plan your perfect trip:

If you’re looking for even more fun activities and things to do in Vancouver, be sure to check out some local tours!

You can even do a guided 3-hour food and history tour or a 2.5 hour Gastown food tour if you’re a big foodie.

Here’s my guide on where to eat in Vancouver!

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Where to stay in Vancouver


Hilton Vancouver Downtown, British Columbia
Inside the chic Hilton Vancouver Downtown.

If you’re looking to book your flights and hotels for Vancouver, I’d recommend booking on Expedia, so you can collect points towards free rewards and discounts!

Downtown Vancouver is very walkable, so it’s worth booking a stay in the downtown area.

Here are some of the best hotels in downtown Vancouver to stay at:

We’ve also stayed at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport, which is a great option if you have a car rental (which we usually book on Expedia).

The areas surrounding Vancouver are also worth visiting, so I’d highly recommend booking a car rental for at least one or two days!

Airbnbs are a great budget-friendly alternative, especially if you stay in Burnaby or Richmond.

If you’re interested in staying in Airbnbs, I have a separate blog post all about how to find the best Airbnbs!


Where to eat lunch & dinner in Vancouver


Tacofino, Vancouver, British Columbia

Tacofino

If you’ve got a taco craving, you’re in luck.

Tacofino is known for having some of the best tacos in Vancouver – their fish tacos are amazing!

LOCATION: Various locations | Website


Meet is a plant-based restaurant in Vancouver.

Meet in Gastown

Meet is a plant-based restaurant in Gastown with a super cute patio.

I tried one of their burgers, and I couldn’t even tell that the patty and cheese were vegan.

Definitely one of the best vegan restaurants I’ve ever visited!

LOCATION: 12 Water St, Vancouver, BC | Website


Cactus Club Cafe in Vancouver, British Columbia

Cactus Club Cafe

Cactus Club is a Vancouver-based restaurant chain with locations all across Canada, but of course you’ve gotta try it at the source.

Their food is absolutely delicious, which is not something you usually expect at chain restaurants.

Be sure to try their Butternut Squash Ravioli with Prawns if you’re a seafood lover!

LOCATION: Various locations | Website


Saku Vancouver has incredible tonkatsu, otherwise known as deep fried pork cutlets.

Saku

Holy moly. The tonkatsu at Saku is absolutely amazing.

The pork katsu with cheese is wonderful, but has a lot less meat than cheese.

The seafood katsu (with scallop and prawn) is also really delicious, but I’d definitely go for the pork katsu instead.

I do think that the portions are small for the price, but the dishes are enough to make you full.

LOCATION: Various locations | Website


Katsuya Restaurant

Katsuya

Katsuya is another awesome tonkatsu spot in Vancouver, and the portions are a lot bigger than Saku.

They have a lot more sauce options as well including carbonara and curry.

I would highly recommend adding cheese to your katsu – it’s so darn delicious!

LOCATION: Various locations | Website


Salmon aburi at Miku Sushi in Vancouver, British Columbia
Scallop sashimi at Miku Sushi in Vancouver, British Columbia

Miku

While I definitely think Miku’s overrated and overpriced, some of their dishes are pretty amazing.

The Scallop Sashimi and Salmon Oshi are wonderful and I’d say are worth the price.

I haven’t been to their Toronto location, but I hear the sashimi isn’t as fresh as west coast sashimi.

LOCATION: 200 Granville St. #70, Vancouver, BC | Website


Premium Sushi Lunch from Minami restaurant in Vancouver, British Columbia

Minami

Minami is a sister restaurant to Miku, and I think I actually prefer eating here.

The sushi is also pretty expensive, but I find myself liking the options at Minami more.

Be sure to make a reservation because it gets super busy!

LOCATION: 1118 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC | Website


Green Leaf Sushi

Green Leaf is known for their aburi sushi, but they also have oshi sushi.

The food here is delicious, and it’s not too far from the airport!

LOCATION: 3416 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC | Website


Sushi California in Vancouver, British Columbia

Sushi California

Their sashimi at Sushi California is so fresh and so good.

Vancouver sushi is way, way better than anything you can find in Toronto.

LOCATION: Various locations


Nu Sushi Bar

Nu Sushi is actually located in Burnaby, but I figured I’d include it anyway.

Their Salmon Oshi is awesome, and their Chicken Karaage is the best we’ve ever had.

LOCATION: 3787 Canada Way #100, Burnaby, BC | Website


Sushi Modo

Sushi Modo is probably my favourite sushi restaurant in all of Vancouver because of the great food and fair prices.

Like Nu Sushi, it’s also located in Burnaby, but it’s totally worth going out of downtown for.

They have a ton of different oshi sushi options, and I absolutely loved the Tobiko Hotate Oshi Sushi (scallop) and Salmon Oshi Sushi.

LOCATION: 7874 Edmonds St, Burnaby, BC | Website


Pokey Okey offers some of the best poké in Vancouver.

Pokey Okey

If you’re a fan of poké, pay a visit to Pokey Okey, one of the best spots for poké in Vancouver.

The Red Bowl and Yellow Bowl are both incredibly delicious and so unique!

LOCATION: 8060 Anderson Rd, Richmond, BC | Website


I’ve visited Vancouver many times, and I always love coming for the food.

If you’re looking to enjoy your meal outdoors, check out this post on the best patios in Vancouver from my friends over at Noms Magazine!

If you’re looking for even more fun activities and things to do in Vancouver, be sure to check out some local tours!

Where are your favourite spots to eat and drink in Vancouver? Let me know on Twitter or Instagram!

If you’re planning a trip to Vancouver, here are some other posts to help you plan your perfect trip:

Jessica Lam | Toronto lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and travel blogger | Diary of a Toronto Girl, a Canadian lifestyle blog

The ultimate guide on where to eat and drink in Vancouver, British Columbia, no matter what type of cuisine you're into!
  1. Alison Ruth says:

    I have a trip to Vancouver soon & this is perfect to help me plan!! I may just have to hit all the coffee places though ๐Ÿ™‚
    http://carefreeandcoffee.com/

  2. thesophiadiaries says:

    Kinda pissed that you didn’t put this post out before I went to vancouver!!! But oh well, it just means I gotta go back hehe And the brunch recommendations you gave me were totally worth it!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  3. Jessica Lam says:

    I hope this helped ya! ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Jessica Lam says:

    Hahaha well now you can write a post and give me recommendations! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  5. thesophiadiaries says:

    …I keep forgetting that I haven’t posted my post yet hahahaha ;P saving it for a rainy day ๐Ÿ˜‰

  6. thesophiadiaries says:

    Damn it I wanna try that sushi place xD

  7. Jereann Zann says:

    Vancouver is on our bucket list of places we want to visit. I’ll save this article for when we go! Thanks.

  8. Jessica Lam says:

    It’s such a great spot to visit!

  9. Jessica Lam says:

    Hehe do it next time!!

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