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

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Vancouver / British Columbia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Longshots at Apex Mountain

5.0

5 (56)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Hedley

About the restaurant

Located in the Apex Mountain Resort Village, Longshots Steakhouse provides an intimate dining experience for everyone - a perfect get-away for celebrations, date nights or simply gathering with family or friends. Open since 2022, Longshots Steakhouse has become a popular destination for visitors to the resort. Reservations are recommended, but not required - our small, cozy bar area is a great place for a handcrafted cocktail to start or end your night!

Reservations are now available for the 2024/2025 season! Looking forward to seeing you starting Dec 20th!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

We had the best experience at Longshots! By far the best dining we have had in a long time! Kevin, the manager was fantastic, the steaks were perfect, can’t even find words to describe the amazing flavors in each and every bite! Beautiful atmosphere with evening views of a snowy ski village! Don’t change a thing…see you next year!!! ♥️

Born to Shake

5.0

5 (56)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Experience beautiful, carefully-crafted cocktails when you visit Born to Shake. Pull up a stool at our bar to enjoy great vibes and an energetic night out, or hide away in our cozy mezzanine for a perfectly intimate date night. Enjoy cocktails made with the very products we craft in-house, and stay for the tapas style food menu featuring local makers & growers from the Okanagan Valley.

Contact us for private cocktail classes, parties, and events.

19+ only after 5pm.

Top review

ShaunaVIP

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

We had such a great time! The service was awesome, drinks were incredible, food was tasty, and the music was so so good. Might come back for the 2nd night in a row!

Infusions Restaurant - Okanagan College

5.0

5 (321)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Farm-to-table

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Infusions Restaurant on the Okanagan College Kelowna campus showcases the exceptional talent of Culinary Arts students. Indulge in dishes like pecan-crusted rack of lamb with minted apple and potato gnocchi, or cornmeal apple cake with warm caramel sauce and mascarpone ice cream. Visit the Infusions Restaurant website to view all the delicious menu choices offered at reasonable prices for dinner as well as special seasonal menus.

*Restaurant hours are subject to change pending student curriculum.

Top review

Terry

Dined 6 days ago

The food was very delicious, my parents were very happy with the food options. There were a lot of different desserts to pick from and all of the were amazing. Flavour literally exploded in your mouth, very highly recommend

Alfred's

5.0

5 (96)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Revelstoke

About the restaurant

Alfred's is a pop-up restaurant brought to you by Dose Coffee. Our aim is to provide exceptional hospitality, service, food and drinks in a casual, fun and intimate atmosphere. Alfred's is a place to come as you are and enjoy everything from a glass of wine & homemade focaccia to a multi-course dinner with family & friends.

The kitchen is led by Head Chef's Ivan Blackwell and Brad Johnston with a focus on Italian inspired cuisine that's designed to be shared. However, we also won't mind if you'd just like to enjoy a bowl of gnocchi all to yourself! The bar is led by founder, John Pierce, who has carefully curated a list of old world wines alongside classic cocktails with a twist.

We are a small and intimate restaurant so large dining tables are limited to 6 people.

Alfred's is the place that we wanted to go to but it didn't exist; so we've created it. Enjoy.

Top review

Chris

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Wow, what an amazing experience, felt like this experience belongs in Vegas, not Revelstoke. Service and food were both incredible. The owners and staff should be proud, they have taken the food/beverage game up a notch in this town!

Salt & Brick - Kelowna

4.9

4.9 (809)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Salt & Brick is truly Kelowna’s most unique culinary experience!

Salt & Brick features a Fresh Sheet Menu with well-thought-out share/small plates created daily by our talented chefs. Our one-of-a-kind food is combined with unique wines carefully curated by our team.

All reservations will have 1 hour and 45 minutes to enjoy their dining experience.

Top review

David

Dined on May 8, 2025

Salt&Brick is a relaxed and quirky foodie destination. Interesting and always changing wine list and menu, with a few reliable repeats -- try the roasted brussels sprouts -- and always some interesting innovations. Flavours are explosive and the staff knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended for a convivial get together with like-minded (wine and food) friends.

Socialē on Lake Shore

5.0

5 (206)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Penticton / Naramata

About the restaurant

Those behind Socialē by Villa Rosa have been offering consistently great food and wine from both B.C. and Italy for more than 15 years in Penticton. That food, which includes fresh, local produce, and wine complements the atmosphere and makes for an unforgettable experience.

Socialē, which is Okanagan family owned, is the cousin of Villa Rosa Ristorante, which is on hiatus. The soul of that restaurant will live on through Socialē. The Italian wine bar and coffee house has taken the best from Villa Rosa Ristorante and turned it into something even more unique and special.

Socialē is located at 950 Lakeshore Dr. W., in Penticton, mere steps from Okanagan Lake Beach.

Top review

Paul

Dined on May 6, 2025

We always enjoy spending time at Sociale when we are in Penticton. I suggest checking the the daily specials for some unexpected treats. I also recommend the Espresso Martini for a nice treat or an afternoon pick-me-up.

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4.9

4.9 (69)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

North Vancouver

About the restaurant

Beautifully renovated, warehouse style building, serving contemporary seasonal cuisine. We are known for our house ground burgers and rotating seasonal menus. Located in the heart of Lower Lonsdale, with the Shipyards Brewery district right in our backyard. Cocktails are our specialty and our menu is unique and classics focused with a twist. Come join us for an evening and experience the charm of The Gull.

Top review

JoanVIP

Dined on May 6, 2025

Great ambiance on a very warm day . Clean , bright and super staff . Our fish and chips were top notch

Waterfront Wines

4.9

4.9 (1843)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Under the direction of Chef & Sommelier Mark Filatow, Waterfront Wines Restaurant & Wine Bar has developed a fresh, continually evolving menu which reflects all that the Okanagan has to offer.

Waterfront is a small 50 seat Restaurant and Wine Bar. We have just begun our twentieth year of business and have established a strong following for the creations of Chef and Sommelier Mark Filatow. Chef Filatow exudes a passion for his art that is brought to new heights through marriages with the exclusive selections found on our wine list.

Our menu specializes in a mixture of Tapas-style items and Main Courses, with the focus on offering our guests as wide a variety of flavors as possible.

***Waterfront Wines guests must all be over the age of 19***

Top review

Ian

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic staff curated a lovely experience for us.

Oddfish Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1182)

CAN$30 and under

Seafood

Kitsilano

About the restaurant

discover the joy of dining. Located in the heart of Kitsilano, Oddfish is a seafood lover's paradise with a menu that evolves with the seasons, highlighting the freshest catches and local ingredients. Our chefs bring creativity to the table, serving dishes like grilled octopus with smoky paprika and melt-in-your-mouth tuna crudo with citrus dressing. For land lovers, we offer delightful vegetable-forward options, such as roasted beets with goat cheese and crispy Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze. The inviting atmosphere features an open kitchen where you can watch our culinary team at work. Our friendly staff is dedicated to enhancing your experience, providing personalized recommendations to make your visit memorable. At Oddfish, we believe dining is more than just a meal; it's an adventure for the senses. Join us for a unique culinary experience that celebrates the best of seafood and seasonal flavors.

Top review

Melissa

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food, excellent service. #cevicheforever

Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver

4.9

4.9 (328)

CAN$51 and over

European

Chinatown

About the restaurant

Small and intimate restaurant with a three course tasting menu. Contemporary small plates, excellent for sharing. Custom cocktails and a selection of boutique wines by the bottle or glass.

Top review

Bri

Dined on May 7, 2025

Lovely meal with interesting dishes, great experience overall.

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