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A photo of Diva at the Met - Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver restaurant
1. Diva at the Met - Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver
4.5
Awesome(855)
Price: Moderate
• Northwest • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Experience everyday exquisite at Diva, a gathering place for playful palates to connect over honest food and drink from around the world. With other three decades of practice service Vancouver locals and globetrotters alike, we know a thing or two about being a good host. But like any true Diva, we’re never quite satisfied. We’re innovation obsessed, constantly finding ways to challenge the status quo in the kitchen and behind the bar. Our cuisine invites you to rediscover international favourites while biting into the bounty of British Columbia. Quench your curiosity with inventive cocktails, or keep it simple with local brews and BC wines. Our dishes are designed to tell stories, spark conversations, and create common ground between friends old and new. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, or casually dropping by, you’re among friends at Diva.
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2. Botanist
4.8
Exceptional(2805)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Coal Harbour
Booked 24 times today
Included in the World’s 50 Best Discovery list and is MICHELIN Guide recommended, Executive Chef Hector Laguna’s menu represents the botany of British Columbia and celebrates the biodiversity of the Pacific Northwest, where locally sourced ingredients are coupled with contemporary techniques. Located in the heart of Coal Harbour, the restaurant is home to Botanist Bar and includes a terroir-driven wine program that supports small-batch sustainable and biodynamic farming practices. The award-winning Botanist Bar features a list of inventive and sophisticated cocktails, designed under the direction of Creative Beverage Director, Grant Sceney. Since opening, the Botanist Bar has received notable accolades including ranking #24 on North America’s 50 Best Bars List 2024 and #21 in Canada by Canada’s 50 Best Bars 2024, Top 4 Finalist– Best Hotel Bar by Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards and awarded the MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktails Award 2022.
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3. Pepino's Spaghetti House
new
4.7
Exceptional(1519)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Commercial Drive
Booked 37 times today
Pepino’s Spaghetti House, "The House that Spaghetti Built," is an homage to both the cuisine that developed in the Italian immigrant communities during the early part of the 20th century, and to the locale’s celebrated influence in Vancouver’s Little Italy.Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm daily. Please note, we are unable to accommodate outside food in the restaurant, including birthday cakes. We look forward to breaking bread with you!
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4. Published on Main
4.7
Exceptional(53)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Mount Pleasant
Booked 39 times today
Published on Main is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Vancouver, offering a contemporary dining experience with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant's innovative menu and elegant ambiance have earned it critical acclaim, including a top ranking in Canada's 100 Best Restaurants.Published on Main's menu is a testament to Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson's creativity and passion. Each dish is a work of art, showcasing the freshest seasonal ingredients with innovative techniques and unexpected flavor combinations. From the amuse-bouche to the final dessert, every bite is a delightful surprise.Published on Main is committed to using sustainable and locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant partners with local farmers and producers to ensure the highest quality ingredients, while minimizing its environmental impact.
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5. Bufala Kerrisdale
4.6
Exceptional(152)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Kerrisdale
Booked 10 times today
Bufala is an independent restaurant born out of a passion for pizza and the belief that all communities need a great restaurant. For Kerrisdale, Bufala is that gathering place - where friends and families can gather for delicious food & drink every day of the week. We prepare fresh, scratch-made classic & contemporary pizzas in the Napolitana style - blistered to perfection in our 800 degree stone oven - along with a tasty selection of Italian-inspired small plates and desserts. And as great meals require great drinks, we also offer a delicious selection of cocktails, wines, craft beers, and espresso.
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6. The Kitchen Dada
4.3
Awesome(154)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Dunbar-Southlands
Booked 8 times today
Traditional and eclectic Japanese fair. Come in for sushi, drinks or meet with friends. We look forward to serving you.
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7. Lavidas
4.8
Exceptional(598)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Kitsilano
Booked 5 times today
Contemporary local restaurant for homey dishes, cocktails & wines.We’re a locally owned and operated restaurant that has been serving French cuisine in the Kitsilano area for a number of years. Lavidas is a contemporary comfort restaurant serving a variety of different cuisine. Our menus are driven by local ingredients and cultural influences with fresh modern styling and molecular techniques.We continue to serve a few of our favourites along with some new dishes inspired by PNW ingredients.We are proud to support a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and diversity in the work force. We have two gender-neutral bathrooms and are also wheelchair accessible.
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8. Delhi 6 Indian Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(177)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
The concept and vision was to create restaurant with a very reliable, interactive and friendly service. We “Welcome” you all from bottom of our heart. We want our guest to taste a healthy food as well enjoy their time comfortably non-rushed service.We hope we could give you a special Indian feeling with the colorful warm atmosphere and our excellent traditional & fusion food. Enjoy the concept, relax and feel Delhi in Vancouver.
A photo of Lounge - The Chairman's Room, River Rock Casino Resort restaurant
9. Lounge - The Chairman's Room, River Rock Casino Resort
3.6
Very Good(54)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • Richmond
Booked 2 times today
Situated on the 3rd floor in the buffet at River Rock, our a la carte lounge boasts a stunning setting with an intimate, sophisticated ambience. It’s the perfect place to have lunch, come with coworkers for drinks after work, or have a light dinner and drinks with friends before taking in a show or visiting the casino.
A photo of Catch Kitchen & Bar restaurant
10. Catch Kitchen & Bar
4.5
Awesome(1130)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Richmond
Booked 14 times today
Catch Kitchen + Bar offers an upscale casual dining experience. Located on the second floor of Bayview Pier at Fisherman wharf in Steveston village. Our recently renovated waterfront restaurant offers the best view of Steveston’s historic harbor, we are perfectly situated to catch all the brilliant sunsets and our roof top patio features a magical 270-degree panoramic view of the rivers inlet. With ample indoor seating and a large bar area providing great vantage points for enjoying views of the water, Catch Kitchen + Bar is the perfect spot for intimate dinners and celebrations. Our fun, fresh and upscale casual concept will appeal to any appetite. The décor is bright and modern, serving as the perfect backdrop for both views and fresh locally inspired dishes. From our in-house prepared crab cakes to our Peppercorn New York steak, there is something for everyone's tastes. -Catch Kitchen + Bar

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