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- KKalandraHouston •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoService by Miles at the bar was outstanding. He instantly made me comfortable. When making recommendations he wanted to know my tastes to help point me in the right direction. He definitely succeeded. With minor adjustments, thanks to Miles, I had the Holiday Kaiseki. NOT ONE BAD BITE from beginning to end of these 7 courses. Fish and seafood, fresh and bright. Wagyu Steak just the right amount of fat. The dessert of eggnog mousse and apple filling. Do I feel guilty? Yes. But I’d do it all over again. A shouldn’t miss meal.More infoMiku Restaurant - VancouverPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Coal Harbour•4.8
- KKateVancouver / British Columbia •6 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoIt was delightful. We were on our way to the airport and this was our last memorable experience of Vancouver. They took our bags and stored them for us and took us to a table with a view over the whole restaurant. (I only with the had an elevator to get to the mezzanine level where we were seated. Every bite of food was excellent and exceeded my expectations of the dish. Our server was there when we needed her and did not intrude "just to check in" like many do. It was a bustling place and we were delighted. We'll be back.More infoNightingalePrice: Expensive• Canadian• Coal Harbour•4.8
- SSallyVancouver / British Columbia •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoThis is our new place to go. Best steak dinner by far.More infoMontana's BBQ & Bar - NanaimoPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Nanaimo•4.2
- DDavidVancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 12, 2024Great staff at Nanaimo, I have been twice in the last 2 weeks, service and food have been excellent both visits.More infoBin 4 Burger Lounge - NanaimoPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Nanaimo•4.9
- TTerenceVancouver / British Columbia •1 review4.0Dined on Nov 12, 2024Everything was great. Good music! My family and I are looking forward to returning soon.More infoOriginal Joe's - NanaimoPrice: Moderate• Canadian• Nanaimo•4.4
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The best reviewed restaurant in Vancouver Island is 1909 Kitchen + Bar – Tofino Resort + Marina
The best vegan restaurants in Vancouver Island are The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room, The Arbutus Room at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa and Roar
The best vegetarian restaurants in Vancouver Island are The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room, Roar and Meraki
The restaurants with the best service in Vancouver Island are 1909 Kitchen + Bar – Tofino Resort + Marina, Sooke Harbour House and Bin 4 Burger Lounge - Nanaimo
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Vancouver Island are Sooke Harbour House, 1909 Kitchen + Bar – Tofino Resort + Marina and The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room