Best Lunch Restaurants in Sooke

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BurnabyChinatownCoal HarbourCommercial DriveCoquitlam / Port CoquitlamDelta

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1. The Lunch Lady

4.7

Exceptional(1160)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive

Booked 68 times today

Enjoy award-winning Vietnamese street food in the heart of Commercial Drive! Lunch Lady is not your average pho joint – dishes showcasing the PNW’s best ingredients, craft cocktails, and Michelin quality service makes us a crowd favourite with locals and international guests alike. Come and discover our modern and soulful dishes that are distinctly authentic to Vietnam. We look forward to serving you!

2. Dovetail

4.8

Exceptional(441)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown

Booked 93 times today

California inspired family-style share plates, cocktails & vibes. Offering flavours influenced from our experiences, paired with groovy house tunes, a thoughtfully curated wine selection and a sophisticated cocktail list. For large parties please email reservations@dovetailrestaurant.ca

3. Nightingale

4.7

Exceptional(2300)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Coal Harbour

Booked 144 times today

Nightingale's menu feature dishes that are ingredient-led and packed with flavour. MICHELIN Guide Recommended and Named Canada’s Best Farm to Table Restaurant, we are passionate about sourcing locally and our relationship with local farms, growers, foragers & fisherman are second to none. Our wood-stone pizza oven is at the heart of our kitchen and our dough has been diligently perfected to deliver Neapolitan style pizzas with seasonally changing toppings over a delicious crust. Guests are encouraged to order a range of dishes from our extensive menu selection, which are best shared family-style. Nightingale's award winning wine list has been carefully curated, and our highly trained Sommelier Team is on hand to guide you towards local hidden gems, as well as both those elusive and more popular varietals. We offer a range of local craft beers as well as classic and seasonally changing original cocktails.

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4. Miku Restaurant - Vancouver

4.8

Exceptional(6815)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Coal Harbour

Booked 170 times today

Specializing in aburi, or flamed-seared, sushi, the act of applying flame directly and lightly searing sushi enhances the natural flavours and textures of the seafood. Miku owner, Seigo Nakamura, innovated the Aburi concept by crafting specialty sauces using non-traditional Japanese ingredients to pair with each type of fish.Located at the corner of Howe Street and Canada Place WayMichelin RecommendedWinner of Wine Spectator Award 2024OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants 2024Executive Chef: Kazuhiro Hayashi

5. Le Crocodile

4.7

Exceptional(563)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

For over four decades, Le Crocodile has been a cornerstone of culinary excellence in the heart of Vancouver. Under the guidance of our visionary chef, Rob Feenie, Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie has been reimagined and recently named in the 2025 list of Canada's 100 Best.Step into our newly designed dining room, where warmth and nostalgia blend seamlessly with contemporary flair. The ambiance exudes the timeless elegance of Art Deco, creating an inviting atmosphere that feels both familiar and exhilaratingly new.At Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie, we are committed to preserving the essence of the dining experience you have grown to love while embracing the evolution of taste and style. Join us as we continue to write the next chapter of our storied history, one unforgettable meal at a time.For groups of 6 and more please email us at info@lecrocodilerestaurant.com

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6. Maxine's Cafe & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(495)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • West End

Booked 60 times today

WEEKENDS AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS RESERVATION FROM 9AM TO 9:45AM AND WALKINS UNTIL 3PM. YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL.Maxine’s Café & Bar is where the West End comes to eat, sip, and celebrate. Whether you're dropping in for a casual lunch, toasting a birthday, or clinking glasses at happy hour, Maxine’s delivers good vibes and great food—day and night.Our funky, Euro-inspired space is perfect for fun group dinners, breezy brunches, or solo chill sessions at the bar. The menu, crafted by Executive Chef Bobby Milheron and Chef de Cuisine, features elevated takes on breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner classics—plus a standout selection of steak and seafood in the evenings. We’ve got something for everyone, including flavorful gluten-free options.Open daily for breakfast through dinner. Walk-ins welcome, dinner reservations available, and the energy? Always just right.

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7. Homer Street Cafe & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(3127)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Rotisserie Chicken • Yaletown

Booked 61 times today

Michelin-recommended and locally loved, Homer St. Cafe and Bar is a vibrant, casual dining destination perfect for lunch with friends, lively happy hours, birthday celebrations, and group gatherings.Located in the historic Homer building in Vancouver’s Yaletown district, our charming space blends vintage character with modern energy. Whether you're pulling up a seat at the Chef’s Bar to watch our culinary team in action, enjoying a cozy booth under antique tiles, or hosting a group in our semi-private dining room, the atmosphere is always warm, welcoming, and fun.Our rotisserie turns out juicy, responsibly raised chicken, ribs, and steaks daily—perfectly portioned for solo diners or shared feasts. With plenty of gluten-free options, crave-worthy sides, and a bold cocktail and wine list, we’ve got something for everyone.Join us for lunch, swing by for happy hour, or plan your next birthday celebration—Homer St. Cafe and Bar is where comfort food and good times come together.

8. Notch8

4.6

Exceptional(1811)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

Le Notch8 ouvre une nouvelle ère de glamour dans le hall du Fairmont Hotel Vancouver grâce à son cadre luxueux et à sa cuisine classique, inspirée du romantisme des voyages des années 30.

9. Social Corner Yaletown

4.6

Exceptional(369)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yaletown

Booked 91 times today

Tapas, pizza, small plates, share plates, paella, and one epic burger - there's something for everyone at Social Corner. Michelin Guide recommended, offering lunch, brunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week. Located in Yaletown on the corner of Homer and Smithe street. We look forward to hosting you.

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10. Tableau Bar Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(3090)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Coal Harbour

Booked 33 times today

Situated close to the waterfront in the heart of Coal Harbour, we are a neighborhood Bistro specializing in contemporary French cuisine, steaks, seafood, and weekend brunch. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a fantastic happy hour offering. Join us for a fun and lively cocktail bar and patio scene, where we serve seasonal in-house and classic cocktails and a great selection of local draft beers. We have an eclectic mix of approachable & high-end wines built from the regions of France and British Columbia. A great spot for group dining, boasting two gorgeous private rooms. Perfect for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and family gatherings; as well as AV for business meetings and work events.Our patio is dog friendly, heated and shaded, perfect for those warm summer evenings. Come join us for a quick drink after work, a nice family brunch, or a late night martini at the bar.

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Marilyn
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Loved the family style. Service is amazing, food is generous, excellent quality.
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NightingalePrice: Expensive• Canadian• Coal Harbour
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4.7
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Malcolm
Austin •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We sat at the bar. Everyone was very nice and we really enjoyed the evening. However it was noisy.
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Miku Restaurant - VancouverPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Coal Harbour
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4.8
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Mark
Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I took my wife for her 50th birthday, As well as my son. It is a sentimental restaurant for me, as I took my mother here for her 50th birthday back in 1994! A beautiful meal!
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Le CrocodilePrice: Very Expensive• French• Downtown
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4.7
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LauraVIP
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food is delicious and the service is always excellent.
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The Lunch LadyPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Commercial Drive
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4.7
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sharonVIP
Vancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My go to place for pasta! The spicy vodka rigatoni is a must and the carbonara for their unique pasta noodle. I usually don’t like tacos but their soft tacos were amazing! Our server Nick was super cute and friendly! Everything was perfect 😍
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DovetailPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Yaletown
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4.8

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