Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Kitsilano

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

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VancouverVancouver Suburbs

Neighborhoods

BurnabyChinatownCoal HarbourKitsilanoMount PleasantRichmond

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Don at Kitsilano

4.6

Exceptional(72)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Kitsilano

Booked 15 times today

Don at Kitsilano is a one-of-a-kind culinary establishment serving authentic Vancouver cuisine. We want to bring a unique dining experience for all of our guests using fresh and sustainable ingredients—taking you on a culinary journey like no other.From classic recipes to new-age kitchen adventures, each dish reflects our passion for high-quality food presented in a simple yet pleasing manner. Dive right in, and take a bite; join us today.

A photo of Earls Kitchen + Bar - Fir Street - Vancouver restaurant

2. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Fir Street - Vancouver

4.5

Awesome(1293)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • South Granville

Booked 53 times today

Welcome to Earls Fir Street, conveniently located on the corner of Fir Street and West Broadway. Just steps away from the famous shops of Granville Island, our restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience. Indulge in our all-season atrium, providing a comfortable and inviting atmosphere no matter the weather. Our newly renovated dining room showcases a modern design, while our open-concept kitchen, complete with a pizza oven, adds an element of excitement to your dining experience. Join us for our daily features, Happy Hour, late-night Happy Hour, and Brunch Happy Hour on weekends. Discover a diverse menu crafted with passion and creativity. Experience the perfect blend of location, ambiance, and culinary delights. Your table is ready. We can't wait to see you!

A photo of Homer Street Cafe & Bar restaurant

3. Homer Street Cafe & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3029)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Yaletown

Booked 71 times today

LOCALLY MINDED. RESPONSIBLY RAISED. MICHELIN RECOMMENDED.Housed in two of Vancouver’s most iconic buildings, Homer St Cafe and Bar is a contemporary restaurant set in the base of the historic Homer Building and the Beasley building in Vancouver’s Yaletown district. Classic comfort cooking takes center stage thanks to a fire engine red rotisserie that roasts all manner of proteins. It’s chicken that’s the star here: served in quarter, half or whole portions, accompanied by classic sides basted in jus. A decidedly adventurous wine and cocktail list rounds out the menu. The restaurant features two spaces that consist of an open concept kitchen “Chef’s Bar” where one can get up close and personal with the culinary team, a semi private dining room with reclaimed factory windows, and bespoke seating complemented by antique tiling.

4. Botanist

4.8

Exceptional(2794)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Coal Harbour

Booked 41 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.

5. Torafuku

4.3

Awesome(740)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Chinatown

Booked 17 times today

Nestled on the border of historic Chinatown, Torafuku invites you to experience simple, yet adventurous interpretations of pan Asian flavours. Explore contemporary dishes crafted with local ingredients sourced from local farms complemented by carefully selected wines, local craft beers, and a fashionable cocktail list. Diners are encouraged to enjoy innovative, yet affordable shared plates where east meets west, in a dynamic open concept space.

6. Archer

4.5

Awesome(466)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • West End

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to Archer, newly added to the Michelin Recommended list for 2023 and 2024. We invite you to embark on a culinary journey through the coasts and waters of the Pacific Northwest. Our offerings highlight the bounty provided by the region's talented farmers, fisherfolk, and producers, celebrating the diverse cultures and flavors of Canada.Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Archer provides a casual fine dining experience perfect for any occasion. Join us for brunch on Saturday and Sunday, lunch Monday through Friday, and dinner seven days a week. Our cozy bar is a fun spot to celebrate birthdays, enjoy drinks, cocktails, and gathering with groups.We are excited to offer you a fun and extraordinary dining experience at Archer, whether you choose our Chef's 6-course tasting menu or our a la carte options.

7. Jingle Bao

4.6

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • West End

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Jingle Bao! We are a consortium of seasoned restaurant professionals who are passionate about getting the right experience for the food we crave.We have a common purpose – We would like the world to share the great experience of pork bun, a simple pleasure that is enjoyed for few thousand years beyond anyone’s imagination. Selinna Liu– CEO JINGLE BAOA kind of food that has been adopted by different cultures, like burgers … but we want to bring to the world the great simple pleasure of an authentic pork bun so more people is touched by this amazing invention.From the fresh ingredients wrapped by the warmth of a skillful hand that transforms it into a bun, we hope this small bun will inspire consumers to be satisfied with just a small bite into the juicy flavourful fresh bun we serve.

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8. Osteria Savio Volpe

new

4.8

Exceptional(4210)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Mount Pleasant

Booked 68 times today

Savio Volpe is a restaurant styled after the classic osteria: rustic fare in the Italian tradition of freshness and regionality, using groceries gathered in the nearby lakes, oceans, farms and fields. Above all else, Savio celebrates liveliness, warmth and hospitality. Viva la convivialità!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!We look forward to breaking bread with you!

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9. WestOak Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1559)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Yaletown

Booked 29 times today

Located in the heart of Yaletown, West Oak is a bustling, modern-rustic space featuring white oak décor and a buzzing open kitchen. Vancouver’s go-to spot for fine cuisine and a serene dining experience, West Oak is the perfect place for relaxed evenings among good company.With three exceptional menus, we have something for every time of the week:Monday - Friday Dinner from 3:00PM - 11:00PMSaturday & Sunday Brunch from 10:30AM - 3:00PMHappy Hour Everyday 3:00PM - 6:00PMDue to Covid-19 restrictions we will not be taking any parties larger than 6 guests. Thank you for your understanding.

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10. Farmer's Apprentice

4.7

Exceptional(448)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Kitsilano

Booked 9 times today

Farmer's Apprentice, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, serves farm-to-table cuisine in a casual, cozy setting. Farmer's Apprentice strives to source as locally and ethically as possible. Farmer's Apprentice features a diverse wine list offering wines made with minimal intervention

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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful meal at Botonist would go again no more words to describe
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BotanistPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Coal Harbour
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4.8
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Joe
Vancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Went to the restaurant on a whim on a Tuesday evening. Tremendous atmosphere for an “off-night,” great food, and - as my wife succinctly put it - “no pretentiousness at all.” I look forward to returning in the near future.
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Homer Street Cafe & BarPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Yaletown
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4.8
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jody
Vancouver / British Columbia •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
A group of us stopped in for snacks and a cocktail before heading out to a show at the Commodore ballroom. It was absolutely fabulous. Highly recommend! We had beef sliders, California roll, chicken, lettuce, wraps… And of course, truffle fries.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Fir Street - VancouverPrice: Expensive• American• South Granville
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4.5
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Laure
1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 20, 2025
We had a wonderful evening. The food was excellent, original yet comforting and refined. The service was perfect.
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Don at KitsilanoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Kitsilano
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4.6
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Desiree
Vancouver / British Columbia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 16, 2025
Great, welcoming staff that were very attentive and answered questions well. All dishes looked very presentable and with exciting flavours to match! It was also very clean and overall it was a wonderful experience—a must for date night.
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TorafukuPrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Chinatown
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4.3

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