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Miku Restaurant - Vancouver
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.8(6,762)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 Way
Michelin Recommended
Winner of Wine Spectator Award 2024
OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants 2024
Executive Chef: Kazuhiro HayashiThe Lobby Lounge and RawBar
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.7(141)The Lobby Lounge & RawBar offers a blend of design, art, music and fashion with the craft of cocktails and cuisine. Recognized as a MICHELIN Guide recommended destination in 2022, 2023, & 2024, the internationally recognized cocktail program provides a bespoke experience inspired by world travel and the stories it tells, expertly designed by a roster of some of the nation’s best bartenders, it represents a program that elevates Canada’s cocktail culture to the next level.
The RawBar offers a variety of the freshest, sustainable sushi in the city. The RawBar menu is designed around showcasing the most seasonal, flavourful and high-quality ingredients paired with skillful presentation.
Nightingale
Price: Expensive•Canadian•4.7(2,262)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.Tableau Bar Bistro
Price: Expensive•French•4.7(3,076)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.
ARC Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Northwest•4.6(2,034)Welcome to ARC-where fresh flavours, harbour views, and West Coast hospitality come together in downtown Vancouver. Our Bottomless Weekend Brunch is a local favourite, featuring unlimited chef-crafted tasting plates and tableside mimosas. Join us for Happy Hour daily from 3:30-6pm with seasonal cocktails and shareable bites. Dine on our patio overlooking the harbour, the perfect perch for a relaxed coastal meal. Don't miss Province to Plate-a three-course set menu that highlights the very best of BC's seasonal ingredients, crafted by Executive Chef Adam Middleton.LIFT Bar Grill View
Price: Expensive•Northwest•4.7(2,678)For a quintessential Vancouver experience, LIFT sets the stage with sweeping harbour, Stanley Park and coastal mountain views and the city's only oceanfront rooftop deck. A sexy, sophisticated restaurant and lounge, LIFT is located on the tranquil seawall in picturesque Coal Harbour minutes from Vancouver's financial district, major hotels and the Vancouver Convention Centre. A showcase of stunning architectural design, LIFT west coast hospitality. Enjoy a fresh perspective on regionally sourced specialties and the bounty of the Pacific Ocean.From floor-to-ceiling windows that vanish in the summer to an illuminated honey onyx bar and inviting outdoor fireplaces, soak in the relaxed yet elegant setting.
Tap & Barrel • Convention Centre
Price: Moderate•Canadian•4.5(855)Located at the Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre West in downtown Vancouver's Coal Harbour district, our restaurant offers some of the best views in Vancouver! Enjoy elevated comfort food alongside an extensive drink menu while soaking in the breathtaking views of the Burrard Inlet and North Vancouver. We are family-friendly with a full kid's menu in addition to gluten-friendly and plant-based menus. We look forward to hosting you!
If you are interested in private dining, we have a spectacular private waterfront room, called the Barrel Room, overlooking the inlet.Brass Fish Tavern
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Canadian•4.5(251)A grandiose yet earnest tavern playing host to an izakaya and stylish parlour room located inside of Vancouver’s iconic Marine Building on Burrard. Its modern pub menu includes classic and contemporary dishes as well as a considered bar program best enjoyed over happy hour and live music.
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- AAdrianVancouver / British Columbia •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoMy girlfriend and I went to have dinner at Tableau Bistro Bar for our anniversary and the experience was amazing. The staff were so attentive and the food was delicious. Definitely one of my top restaurants in Vancouver.More infoTableau Bar BistroPrice: Expensive• French• Coal Harbour•4.7
- RRichardSydney •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoBest food we experienced in Vancouver and wait staff were excellentMore infoJoe Fortes Seafood & Chop HousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• West End•4.8
- JJonathanVancouver / British Columbia •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFood was very good and always a great atmosphere when we visit. Usually stop once per trip as the value is amazing and every dish tastes amazing!More infoJOEY Bentall OnePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.6
- JJacquelineToronto / Ontario •6 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoEvery dish has so much flavour, good variety, great ambience and cocktails too!More infoNightingalePrice: Expensive• Canadian• Coal Harbour•4.7
- NNeilVancouver / British Columbia •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat experience for my wife’s birthday Benjamin was great and very knowledgeable about the wines available Steaks were very good as well as everything elseMore infoHy's Steakhouse VancouverPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.8
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Coal Harbour include Miku Restaurant - Vancouver, Nightingale and LIFT Bar Grill View
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Coal Harbour are Miku Restaurant - Vancouver, Nightingale and Tap & Barrel • Convention Centre
Bottomless brunch in Coal Harbour is available at LIFT Bar Grill View, Tableau Bar Bistro and Miku Restaurant - Vancouver
The most romantic restaurant in Coal Harbour is Nightingale
Restaurants in Coal Harbour with a great view include Miku Restaurant - Vancouver, LIFT Bar Grill View and Tap & Barrel • Convention Centre
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