Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Vancouver

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Vancouver? 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!

Lavidas

4.9

4.9 (567)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Kitsilano

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

TonyL

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

A very nice small restaurant in a good area with great food.

Okeya Kyujiro Vancouver

4.9

4.9 (148)

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

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Adam

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing experience, some of the best food we’ve had!

Tojo's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (815)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Fairview

About the restaurant

Located in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, Tojo’s Restaurant is internationally recognized for creating exquisite food served as an art form.

Our dishes are fresh, unique and modern, rooted in Japanese fine dining traditions with a distinct Pacific Northwest perspective, using the finest seasonal, local and organic ingredients.

We celebrated our 30 year anniversary in October 2018.

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Mikevip

Dined 2 days ago

Experienced Omakaze at the sushi bar. What a delicious treat - sushi, tepan and tempura. Quite unlike anything else in Vancouver. Chef Tojo is quite the character!

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Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver

4.9

4.9 (277)

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.

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Bernice

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing experience overall! Delicious meal and cocktails - superb service. I can see why they have received a Michelin star 2 years in a row - well deserved. I’d highly recommend and looking forward to going back again

Bufala Kerrisdale

4.9

4.9 (132)

CAN$30 and under

Pizzeria

Kerrisdale

About the restaurant

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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

We had a pleasant time. We got seated on time as we had a reservation. The only thing I didn’t like was that there was no air circulating and it was super hot where we were seated. It was my 1 time in the summer since I’ve been here during the fall and winter times. Wish the place had air conditioning. My kale salad was done incorrectly being that they forgot to put the bacon & the nuts. It had only dressing of the Parmesan for $17 is a big mistake. I preferred not to correct the chef. It’s their kitchen Other than that we had a pleasant experience.

Oddfish Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1049)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Kitsilano

About the restaurant

Oddfish is a Seafood and Vegetable focused restaurant. Ethically sourced and high quality ingredients are what you will find here with the focus being on the food - not the fuss. In regard to the wine list - approachable and interesting with a great price point is our goal. The atmosphere is casual and fun. We are a neighbourhood restaurant that others from outside the neighbourhood come to for that welcoming atmosphere. We are the same people who created Nook and Tavola restaurants.

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Mary Lou

Dined today

Delicious food! The Burrata with toast and Heirloom tomatoes was extraordinary!!! We also raved about the Halibut Ceviche!! SO tasty. Our server was very informative, attentive and friendly. We’ll be back!

BREWHALL

4.8

4.8 (74)

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

Mount Pleasant

About the restaurant

BREWHALL a craft brewery and beerhall bringing the community together with fresh beer and tasty food.

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Marta

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

I can't say enough good things about Brewhall! They hosted both my birthday party and my friend's birthday, and the experience was absolutely fantastic. The staff was incredibly accommodating and made sure every detail was perfect. From the moment we walked in, they were friendly, welcoming, and went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing time. The service was top-notch, and everything ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and enjoy the day. If you're looking for a place with a great atmosphere, exceptional service, and a team that truly cares about their customers, this is the place to go. Thank you for making our celebrations unforgettable!

Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery

4.8

4.8 (210)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Vegan

Hastings / Sunrise

About the restaurant

Unrestricted Middle Eastern cuisine served in a cozy space inspired by a Levantine courtyard. Aleph’s menu draws inspiration from classic Middle Eastern staples to offer a borderless cuisine experience. At Aleph, dishes are cooked with fresh ingredients making use of the excellent Middle Eastern spices, vibrant vegetables and, of course, an abundance of the best olive oil.

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Jodi

Dined 2 days ago

Not only is the food here fresh delicious and authentic , but it's one hundred percent plant based. It's really wonderful being able to sit down and a restaurant that does not serve up cruelty to animals. The servers are friendly and attentive The menu has dishes that are very diverse of flavors and textures...they have Happy Hour every day from 5-6pm. Lots of delicious choices from both Mezze (share plates)menus! I highly recommend the spinach pie , the Shawarma Bowl and DEFINITELY the Aleppo Tahini Potatoes, ( with a side of toum (garlic sauce). 😋 This is one of my most favorite and beloved restaurants EVER.

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Levantine Brunch for Two

Bells & Whistles

4.8

4.8 (50)

CAN$30 and under

American

East Vancouver

About the restaurant

Celebrating the full spectrum of beer styles, brewers, regions and flavours with small batch brands, local craft beer and a rare level of knowledge.

Bringing a group larger than 6? Please send an email to eat@bellsandwhistlesyvr.ca and we will get back to you as soon as possible to help you make your booking!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 29, 2024

The food is great! Lots for kids to do. The food and service was excellent.

Diva at the Met - Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

4.8

4.8 (830)

CAN$30 and under

Northwest

Downtown

About the restaurant

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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Billvip

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

PERFECT place for a business lunch. Good food, Good service, comfortable encvironment.

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