Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Vancouver

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Bravo

4.8

4.8 (355)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Riley Park

About the restaurant

Winner of Vancouver Magazines Best New Restaurant of 2024, Bravo is a seafood-forward restaurant serving up oysters from coast to coast, dry-aged fish, fresh pasta, coastal wines and more in the Fraserhood area. We look forward to having you dine with us!

Top review

Cecile

Dined 1 day ago

Very attractive and nice server, food is fantastic

ELEM

4.8

4.8 (196)

CAN$51 and over

Global, International

Mount Pleasant

About the restaurant

ELEM is a new restaurant and cocktail lab on Main + 5th.

Guests can expect to indulge in Top Chef Canada alum Mayekar’s bold cooking, featuring creative flavour-packed dishes that highlight the unique spices from cuisines around the world with local ingredients, alongside Winnie Sun’s inventive, element-inspired and sustainability-driven cocktails.

ELEM’s food menu is an exploration of flavours and spices from all corners of the world, including Bangkok, California, Spain, Mexico, Italy, and Mumbai – all inspired by Mayekar’s extensive travels and Indian heritage. There will also be a big focus on local BC-grown ingredients.

The 2,946 square foot, 76-seat space was designed by Vancouver-based Marko Simcich Architect and features three dining spaces and an open window into the kitchen to see the chefs at work.

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AmandaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

A very special evening with beautiful food and wonderful service.

Grapes & Soda

4.7

4.7 (209)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Fairview

About the restaurant

An intimate restaurant featuring innovative cocktails and natural wine.

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Yalda

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Cozy at the same time lively vibe , great drinks , unique tastes

Karma Lounge @ Paradox Hotel Vancouver

4.7

4.7 (119)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Coal Harbour

About the restaurant

Changing the way Vancouver views lounge entertainment, Karma presents a new era of socializing. Located inside the hotel, this modern, warm and inviting lounge is the go-to meeting spot for Vancouver's elite. Converging business professionals, local socialites and visitors this opulent lounge offers a wide range of local & imported beers, refined wines, eclectic champagnes and enticing cocktails. Karma lounge has a wide range of locally sourced food options to keep you fueled into the evening when this hybrid room blossoms into a space of revelry.

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GeorgeVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Great experience. Great waitress although I don’t recall her name (she shared she was born in Russia) she was interactive and very nice to my wife and I. Drinks were great too- hats off the head bartender that evening.

Sing Sing Commercial Drive

4.7

4.7 (50)

CAN$30 and under

Pizza Bar

Commercial Drive

About the restaurant

Sing Sing Commerical Drive is a beer bar specializing in local craft beer and cocktail expressions paired with pho, pizza and other creature comforts. Rounding out its Vietnamese noodle bowls are tasty handhelds, mains, and shareables, some with clever Southeast Asian influence.

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delfaVIP

Dined on May 26, 2025

Great ambience, service, and food on the Drive. Enjoyed hanging out with girlfriends in the outdoor patio. Roomy inside too if one chooses.

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4.6

4.6 (45)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Riley Park

About the restaurant

✨AMA RAW BAR✨
Where the lines between reality & fantasy blur.

Top review

FernandoVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Great spot for quality food, inspired drink menu, and very attentive staff.

Peya

4.6

4.6 (27)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French / Indian

Hastings / Sunrise

About the restaurant

Peya means Lover, Drink, Sip in Hindi, which resonated with our vision of 'Come for a drink, a bite, an indulgence, an experience- for the lovers of flavour and craft, and for moments most loved'. The restaurant is a celebration of tradition and innovation, rooted in the warmth of Indian hospitality and the precision of French gastronomy.

Top review

Sandy

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious combination of food, well prepared and presented. Service was superb, servers were professional yet friendly and knowledgeable. A beautiful and comfortable setting with great music.

The Stock Room

4.5

4.5 (141)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Yaletown

About the restaurant

A classy and cultured yet approachable speakeasy cocktail bar tucked behind Hundy Burger and designed with some lively, tropical island vibes meets intoxicant stockroom. Clandestine libations and merrymaking.

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DarcyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Went for a friend’s birthday and Scott the bartender took good care of us! Great place for drinks and a burgers. Will be back again soon!!

The Flamingo Room

4.5

4.5 (31)

CAN$30 and under

Latin American

Commercial Drive

About the restaurant

Escape to The Flamingo Room, your Miami oasis in Vancouver. Experience a vibrant atmosphere filled with tropical cocktails, live music, and playful bites in the heart of Commercial Drive. Imagine a colorful space where laughter blends with the sounds of local musicians and comedians. Relax in plush banquettes, enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, and savor shareable plates inspired by South Florida. Whether you're looking for a lively night out with friends or a cozy evening of entertainment, The Flamingo Room offers something for everyone. Join us and discover a taste of Miami right here in Vancouver.

Top review

Clement

Dined on May 9, 2025

Great room! Great service! Great ambiance! Good entertainment but hard to hear each other when the music is being played.

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Experience

FLAMINGO NIGHT

El Gato Gab Gab

4.1

4.1 (35)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Mount Pleasant

About the restaurant

A modern Mexican Botanero. We offer a great selection of botanas (snacks) and share plate tacos to go alongside our creative selection of cócteles and bebidas.

We're open 5pm to late Monday to Friday and 4pm to late Saturday & Sunday

Our happy hour is available every day from 5pm - 6pm & 10pm - Close.

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Keri

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

We had a wonderful time at El Gato Gab Gab celebrating my birthday! The service was excellent, the food was tasty, and the cocktails were excellent. Would definitely visit again!

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