Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Vancouver / British Columbia

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Updated December 05, 2024

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The Restaurant at Liquidity Wines

4.9

4.9 (125)

CAN$51 and over

Winery

Okanagan Falls

About the restaurant

Nestled in the rolling hills and lush landscape of Okanagan Falls at the south end of Skaha Lake, a twenty-minute drive south of Penticton, the Restaurant at Liquidity Wines reflects sustainable destination dining in the heart of our vineyards. Our connection to rugged terrain, mineral-rich glacial bench land, and the lake effect is tangible through the wines, dishes and ambiance.

Top review

DianaVIP

Dined on Oct 26, 2024

The food and view are equally impressive . Service was also excellent!

Holts Café Vancouver

4.6

4.6 (266)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Granville Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Per provincial government mandates, proof of vaccination and photo ID will be required for indoor dining at Holts Café Vancouver.

Holts Café celebrates Canadian cuisine with a European influence. Our vision for the restaurants and their dishes is focused on sustainability, quality-driven ingredients, locality, and seasonality.

The menus pay homage to Holts Café classics and staples with a warm, inviting, fresh, and simplistic approach. Service times include brunch and lunch at all cafés, as well as afternoon tea and an expanded evening dinner service at select locations—all in a refined, contemporary environment.

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LaingVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Holts always does everything well - including the Holts Cafe!

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Experience

Jo Malone Holiday Afternoon Tea

Terroir Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (49)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Farm-to-table

Naramata

About the restaurant

Bringing the best of the Okanagan and the Southern Interior of British Columbia to your plate, in a warm and inviting space. Utilizing years of Michelin star level training, our chef and owner, Tristan Bunkowski, is celebrating the bounty of local products and delivering them with the utmost care and attention to detail.

At our farm-to-table restaurant, we're inspired by the local ingredients of the Southern Interior. We celebrate the produce of the Okanagan that allows us to offer unique and exciting culinary experiences. Our mission is to foster a sustainable food ecosystem, support local farmers, and provide a dining experience that embodies the relaxed rhythm and spirit of wine country.

Chef / Owner Tristan Bunkowski, lives to progress the experience of dining. With a locally-focused mindset, as well as a talent for hospitality, Tristan has spent the last decade of his career perfecting the art of cooking by travelling and tasting the cuisines of the world.

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MarciaVIP

Dined on Sep 13, 2024

First time there was very impressed. sorry it took me so long to discover All four of us really enjoyed our lunch! sooo good

Cirque at Lizard Creek Lodge

4.7

4.7 (326)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Fernie

About the restaurant

Welcome to Cirque Restaurant!

Join us in our stunning dining room, our mountain facing lounge or our patio possessing picturesque views of Polar Peak. We pride ourselves in using the freshest ingredients in all of our dishes & cocktails. Come try one of our delicious locally sourced steaks or another one of chef Victor's creations.

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Lee

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Beth was great food was awesome. Will come again

The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

4.8

4.8 (4676)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Central Saanich

About the restaurant

Enjoy the stunning floral display gardens, plus the restaurant's historic surroundings and contemporary, fresh local foods. Located in the original Butchart family residence, you can experience spectacular views of the Private Garden, the Italian Garden and Tod Inlet. Indulge in Afternoon Tea in our Spring and Summer seasons, or our High Tea which offers more warm savories from October through the winter months. Lunch and dinner are served seasonally with a strong presence of local sustainable ingredients. Choose from our award winning showcase of Vancouver Island wines. Enjoy adding to your awareness and appreciation of local grapes and vintners. Please note that admission to The Butchart Gardens is required in order to access The Dining Room Restaurant. Our current admission rates are at www.butchartgardens.com

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JuneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Overall our food was very good - well prepared and well presented. However, one person in our party ordered the smoked salmon main entree and was not pleased - it was not warm enough and the dish was not appetizing. Two of our party had the steak entree and said it was excellent.

19 Bistro @ Fitz

4.8

4.8 (700)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Peachland

About the restaurant

19 Bistro @ Fitz is now open for another season! Located just south of Peachland at Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards on the historic Greata Ranch. This seasonal dining experience is the sister location of 19 Okanagan Grill + Bar.

Executive Chef Geoff Molloy RSC has created a menu to be shared with friends and loved ones while enjoying the wonderful wines and serene atmosphere of Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards. We are proud to offer even more options this season that cater to a wide range of dietary requirements, including gluten-free and vegan, while never sacrificing depth of flavour.

We are excited to partner with a selection of local suppliers we are passionate about supporting. Inspired by the goodness of fresh local produce and products, our team is eager to serve you the best our region offers this summer on our picturesque patio.

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DonnaVIP

Dined on Sep 17, 2024

As always the view was spectacular. We enjoyed our lunch and Karis was wonderful.

Steamboat Lounge & Forage

4.8

4.8 (47)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Radium Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Our welcoming and inclusive lounge offers food rich in rural flavours with an emphasis on sustainable and local providers. At the bar we feature organic wines, craft beers, house cocktails, and the area’s largest low to zero-alcohol options. Our elevated offerings are characterized by entree and shared small-large plate dining items.

Our bar has stellar mountain views and our indoor wood-burning fireplace keeps the Lounge cozy over the winter months!

Winter hours:
OPEN Thursday- Sunday
-2-5pm Happy hour (50% off reduced menu)
-5pm-8:30pm full dinner service.
CLOSED Monday- Wednesday

Top review

jacqueline

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

LOVED our Steamboat experience! Will return on repeat!

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Experience

Apres Happy Hour @ Steamboat- 50% OFF

Home Block at CedarCreek Estate Winery

4.8

4.8 (2836)

CAN$51 and over

Winery

Kelowna

About the restaurant

At Home Block Restaurant, we embrace the bounty of the Okanagan while our name pays homage to the Home Block Vineyard which surrounds us. Our building is crafted from fieldstone and 100-year-old reclaimed barn wood and our cuisine draws on those elemental roots. We integrate natural cooking methods like our wood-fired grill fueled by timber from local orchards and seasoned barrel staves. The result is honest, confident, and approachable food that unites flawlessly with CedarCreek wine.

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Elaine

Dined 2 days ago

We love Home Block. The ambience is perfect, the staff are always very attentive - we had Stephanie who was so knowledgeable and engaging. We had the calamari and burrata to start… as usual, did not disappoint. I had the branzino which was underwhelming - no flavour whatsoever. My husband and son at the Bavette (steak). It was going to be served medium rare but my husband asked for medium. Our son enjoyed his ‘as is’ but it was too rare from a texture standpoint. But that’s us. We had the desserts to go but did share the chocolate mousse which was divine. Will definitely be back!

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Popular dish

Italian Burrata

Experience

2 Course Wine Paired Experience

Callisto

4.8

4.8 (480)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

Victoria

About the restaurant

Callisto at The Westin Bear Mountain celebrates Pacific North West ingredients. Our relationships with local farmers allow us to create dishes that nourish your soul and body. Callisto is nestled in the mountains overlooking the lush landscape of Vancouver Island with views as far as Mt. Baker. Callisto has an open contemporary dining atmosphere with a seasonal patio that opens onto nature's doorstep. Enjoy signature cocktails from Serip Bar, where each drink is made just for you, or let our sommelier choose a wine from the carefully curated wine list. Two-hour parking for all restaurant guests. Please present a picture of your paid parking ticket for credit.

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Cyrus

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

They accommodated us even if we arrived earlier than our appointment time.

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Experience

Christmas Eve Dinner

Experience

Christmas Dinner - $25 Deposit Required

Experience

New Year’s Eve Dinner - $35 Deposit Required

Okeya Kyujiro Vancouver

4.9

4.9 (178)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Yaletown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Okeya Kyujiro Our Omakase Experience is a chef’s choice menu consisting of seasonal ingredients mainly sourced from Japan. It includes approximately 25 courses with mostly sushi.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
Please let us know before taking a reservation any allergies or food restrictions to know if we can possibly accommodate your needs. We do not accept outsiders food or alcohol in our establishment. We do not have a kid’s menu.
RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Reservation must be cancelled 48 hours in advance. Failure to cancel by this time will result in a cancellation fee. Parties of 5+ full will be required to pay the full price in advance plus 20% service fee. A valid credit card is required to make the reservation. To cancel a reservation, simply cancel through the OpenTable email confirmation or email us: info@info.ca
PRICE: $325 (Dinner) /$180 (Brunch) BEFORE TAX AND TIPS PER PERSON

Top review

Dianna

Dined 6 days ago

This was phenomenal. I was skeptical when booking about the cost ($325/person), but it was exceptional. The service was superb! The food was insanely good. Makes me wonder what a 3 Michelin star Japanese restaurant is like if this is only a 1!!! I felt they were at least a 2 star!

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