Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Vancouver / British Columbia

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

Asylum – Great Canadian Casino Vancouver

4.8

4.8 (176)

CAN$30 and under

American

Coquitlam / Port Coquitlam

About the restaurant

Live Entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with a busy dance floor. Appy Hour food available Sunday through Thursday from 7-9 pm and sports games available to watch. Group bookings of 10+ people require minimum spend and will have an automatic gratuity of 18%.

Top review

DebVIP

Dined on May 25, 2025

The bands are always great on a Friday/Saturday night but the service in asylum is terrible!!

The Gull

4.8

4.8 (72)

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

LisaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

It's becoming my "go-to" place to meet friends or enjoy a quiet dinner with my hubby!

The Lobby Lounge and RawBar

4.7

4.7 (141)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Sushi

Coal Harbour

About the restaurant

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.

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Janet

Dined on Feb 6, 2025

Always a fabulous environment for my business meetings and connections. Always feel like a VIP!

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Kamloops

4.7

4.7 (465)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Kamloops

About the restaurant

Welcome to Earls Kamloops, our beautiful location on the Columbia Corridor. Step into our inviting restaruant with a booth-filled dining room that exudes a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Indulge in the ultimate dining experience on our large sunny patio, where you can soak up the sun while enjoying delicious food and refreshing drinks. Join us for daily features, Happy Hour, late-night Happy Hour, and weekend Brunch Happy Hour, where you'll discover a wide array of culinary delights at unbeatable prices. Whether you're looking for a cozy brunch spot, or an evening out with friends, our location has it all. Your table is ready. We can't wait to see you!

Top review

Andrea

Dined on May 24, 2025

Another excellent Earls experience. We celebrated two birthdays and got surprised with 2 “Firework” desserts! Our Server was SUPERB! We will be back :))

Irish Times Pub

4.6

4.6 (127)

CAN$30 and under

Irish

Victoria

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Irish Times Pub, where excellent design and authenticity are at the heart of downtown Victoria"s most exciting new pub!

Located at 1200 Government Street, the Irish Times Pub is home to 190 seats over two floors with 80 seats available on our patios, opening onto both Government Street and historic Bastion Square.

Our concept goes far beyond mere architecture though. The Irish Times opened with everything it takes to make a pub successfully Irish, including authentic Live Irish music, 7 nights each week.

The tradition of Ireland has also been extended to our menu, which has been developed on a philosophy of creating traditional Irish food and drink that is both contemporary and funky, showcasing Irish Pub Food as you would see in Ireland today.

Top review

Kelly

Dined on May 17, 2025

Had a wonderful meal made all the better by our server Meghan! So much fun!!

KINGFISHERS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL

4.4

4.4 (832)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Gastro Pub

Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows

About the restaurant

AMAZING MEALS & GREAT ENTERTAINMENT
Kingfishers Waterfront Bar and Grill is situated on the banks of the Fraser River with a waterfront view from any seat in the house.

Serving handcrafted restaurant food and a pub atmosphere we are Albion’s Neighbourhood Pub and Maple Ridge’s place for great food, BC wines, craft beer, live music and special events shared with family and friends.

Please note that any reservations booked at our BAR tables are for adults only, 19 years and older. Minors are gladly welcomed when reserving our STANDARD tables.

We look forward to welcoming you to the house and while we will do our best to accommodate seating requests we cannot guarantee particular tables. Our patio seats, both Bar(no minors) and Standard, are NOT AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATION and seated on a 1st come, 1st served basis.

LARGE GROUP RESERVATIONS BY PHONE
(604) 463.0094 or Email reservations.kingfishers@gmail.com

Top review

Mike

Dined 5 days ago

The atmosphere was excellent the waitress we had was excellent the only thing that was lacking was portion size compared to last time we were there. Last time the portion sizes were bigger. I had the Goat Cheeses and Beet Salad and my wife had the Strawberry salad. Other than that everything was great.

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Experience

Noble Ridge Winemakers Dinner

The Copper Room

4.4

4.4 (50)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Harrison Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Treat yourself to an extraordinary evening at The Copper Room, where every moment is infused with elegance and charm. Whether you're marking a momentous occasion, savoring a romantic date night, or simply seeking a night of unforgettable experiences, The Copper Room offers the perfect setting. Immerse yourself in its enchanting ambiance as you dance the night away, indulging in the finest West Coast flavours, each dish a masterpiece crafted by our exceptional culinary team. With live entertainment every night, your evening is elevated with an enchanting touch, making it an experience you’ll cherish forever

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Darren

Dined 5 days ago

Our overall dining experience at the Copper Room was wonderful.

LOCAL PUBLIC EATERY - Gastown

4.3

4.3 (6)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Gastown

About the restaurant

Gastown has a distinct character that brings you back in time with its cobbled streets, exposed brick, famous Steam Clock & beautiful streetlights. It's one of the many reasons we love being part of this iconic neighborhood rich in history & landmarks. Some may even consider our patio a landmark.. or maybe that's just us.

As our Test Kitchen, this is where we get to have some fun, feeling out new flavors & seasonal creations that you can try out exclusively before anyone else.

Top review

Chris

Dined on May 10, 2025

The food was terrific and our server, Emma, was charming and efficient. She gave us great service and some tips for walking around the Gastown neighborhood. Thank you!

Reflections The Garden Terrace - Rosewood Hotel Georgia

4.3

4.3 (55)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Reflections The Garden Terrace returns as Vancouver’s premier rooftop restaurant after a full renovation and reimagination. Celebrating the lush landscapes of the city, Reflections envelops guests in vibrant greens, natural wood tones, and abundant plantings. The entire space is bathed in year-round sunlight, thanks to the new, fully retractable roof. Indulge in global tapas, weekend brunch, garden-inspired cocktails, and wines from British Columbia and beyond. Our beverage program has been crafted from the regions of the province to take guests on a curated mixology journey.

Top review

Malka

Dined 2 days ago

Great service, beautiful rooftop, thank you for having us!

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Experience

Father's Day Brunch

MR MIKES - Chilliwack

4.2

4.2 (181)

CAN$30 and under

Steakhouse

Chilliwack

About the restaurant

MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual is defined by what we aren’t, as opposed to what we are. We aren’t like other steakhouses. No dark lighting, starched tablecloths, pretentious servers or overpriced steaks. From our signature steaks to our famous Mikeburger®, we have something for every taste and budget. Enjoy Happiest Hours pricing daily from 2pm to 5pm and 9pm to close, and lunch and dinner service everyday. Choose a game from our games wall to play with friends or family, engage with our genuine and friendly servers or grab a quick lunch midday. We are everything you want in a steakhouse, only casual. MR MIKES Chilliwack is located off Highway 1 on Luckakuck Way just down the street from Heritage Park.

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Charles

Dined on May 25, 2025

We really enjoyed our Date Night! We had awesome service from a mature, experienced server which was a nice experience. We’ll be back🙏

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Experience

Father's Day Bundle Menu

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