Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Vancouver / British Columbia

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

Infusions Restaurant - Okanagan College

4.7

4.7 (325)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Farm-to-table

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Infusions Restaurant on the Okanagan College Kelowna campus showcases the exceptional talent of Culinary Arts students. Indulge in dishes like pecan-crusted rack of lamb with minted apple and potato gnocchi, or cornmeal apple cake with warm caramel sauce and mascarpone ice cream. Visit the Infusions Restaurant website to view all the delicious menu choices offered at reasonable prices for dinner as well as special seasonal menus.

*Restaurant hours are subject to change pending student curriculum.

Top review

Russ

Dined on May 30, 2025

Great evening. Tried beef cheeks for the first time…so tender and flavourful. My husband tried arancini and it was delicious. We were late for our reservation due to heavy traffic but it was not an issue. Good way to start the night.

Born to Shake

4.9

4.9 (61)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Experience beautiful, carefully-crafted cocktails when you visit Born to Shake. Pull up a stool at our bar to enjoy great vibes and an energetic night out, or hide away in our cozy mezzanine for a perfectly intimate date night. Enjoy cocktails made with the very products we craft in-house, and stay for the tapas style food menu featuring local makers & growers from the Okanagan Valley.

Contact us for private cocktail classes, parties, and events.

19+ only after 5pm.

Top review

Gordon

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Excellent as usual. Great Cocktails, super delicious food, great service and always a welcoming smile. Live it here

Dose

4.9

4.9 (99)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Revelstoke

About the restaurant

As the days grow longer and the evenings warmer, Dose Coffee transforms into Dose After Dark — a seasonal dining experience offered Thursday through Saturday evenings all summer long.

Led by Head Chef Ivan Blackwell (you may remember him from Alfred’s), and joined by Alasdaur Aitken, the kitchen presents a Mediterranean-inspired menu full of vibrant, shareable dishes.

Our curated wine list features a thoughtful selection of old-world wines and inventive spins on classic cocktails — perfect for pairing and patio sipping.

The patio offers an alfresco dining experience whilst the inside dining space offers a more intimate atmosphere close to the action of the kitchen.

Dose After Dark launches Friday, June 13 and runs through to mid-September. Reservations are strongly encouraged, though we always keep space for walk-ins.

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Steve

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

We had a delicious meal out on the patio. The food was excellent and the drinks were great.

Salt & Brick - Kelowna

4.8

4.8 (814)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Salt & Brick is Kelowna's go-to destination for a unique culinary experience.

Under the talented direction from Head Chef, Erik Fassbind, Salt & Brick features a Fresh Sheet Menu that changes daily. Each share plate is thoughtfully crafted by our talented team, highlighting the best local ingredients. Our one-of-a-kind food is combined with unique wines that are carefully curated to compliment any bite.

Whether you're treating yourself to a special night out or simply embracing the joy of good food and great company, Salt & Brick is the perfect spot. Our passionate team ensures every visit is not just a meal, but an unforgettable experience - turning guests into friends.

Reserve your table today and make every day worth celebrating!

Top review

Kobi

Dined 3 days ago

We had a great evening at Salt & Brick, Food was a la Carte which makes for a fun experience trying all the different dishes served. My only beef (pardon the pun) was that my wife is Vegan, I found Salt & Brick through Trip Advisor that stated Salt & Brick to be in the Top Ten Vegan dining destinations in Kelowna. It was my wifes birthday, So it was important for her dietary needs to be paramount for her Birthday experience. When she asked our Server if they had a Vegan menu our server was shocked she asked, and was equally shocked to find out that they are stated to be on the Top Ten list for Vegan dining in Kelowna according to Trip Advisor. The kitchen took great care of my wifes needs, and the overall experience was great otherwise, But they are definitely not a Vegan dining destination...Steak was amazing for the record...Just sayin!

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Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver

4.9

4.9 (338)

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.

Top review

MarisaVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

This review is from the perspective of 2/3 diners that are gluten free but very into high quality food. Overall, we wanted this meal to be better… more creative and interesting. The food is good, but just lacked some pizzazz to us personally. This is a solid dinner spot for an intimate meal, but we probably wouldn’t go back (we were visiting Vancouver so take that with a grain of salt). Also in a rougher neighborhood so just a heads up if you aren’t familiar.

Zen Japanese Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (495)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

West Vancouver

About the restaurant

Contemporary vision. Traditional roots. These are the qualities that highlight a dining experience at Zen Japanese Restaurant. A landmark on the West Vancouver dining scene for more than 30 years, Zen continues to thrive because of our unyielding commitment to using only the highest quality, sustainable ingredients and unmatched service. Enjoy edible art in a sleek, stylish dining room that offers magnificent sunsets. This is more than just a meal. It is a true culinary experience that is simply …. Zen.

Top review

Marisa

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Food was outstanding and our server was knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend the dumplings, velvet tuna, salmon box, and tuna poke roll.

The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

4.9

4.9 (4868)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Central Saanich

About the restaurant

Enjoy the stunning floral display gardens, plus the restaurant's historic surroundings and contemporary, fresh local foods. Located in the original Butchart family residence, you can experience spectacular views of the Private Garden, the Italian Garden and Tod Inlet. Indulge in Afternoon Tea in our Spring and Summer seasons, or our High Tea which offers more warm savories from October through the winter months. Dinner is served seasonally with a strong presence of local sustainable ingredients. Choose from our award winning showcase of Vancouver Island wines. Enjoy adding to your awareness and appreciation of local grapes and vintners. Please note that admission to The Butchart Gardens is required in order to access The Dining Room Restaurant. Our current admission rates are at www.butchartgardens.com

Top review

Terry

Dined 3 days ago

Unbelievably beautiful experience! Staff was wonderful and accommodating! Highly recommend ❤️

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Popular dish

Chocolate caramel torte

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AAA Alberta beef tenderloin

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Hokkaido scallops

Waterfront Wines

4.9

4.9 (1849)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Under the direction of Chef & Sommelier Mark Filatow, Waterfront Wines Restaurant & Wine Bar has developed a fresh, continually evolving menu which reflects all that the Okanagan has to offer.

Waterfront is a small 50 seat Restaurant and Wine Bar. We have just begun our twentieth year of business and have established a strong following for the creations of Chef and Sommelier Mark Filatow. Chef Filatow exudes a passion for his art that is brought to new heights through marriages with the exclusive selections found on our wine list.

Our menu specializes in a mixture of Tapas-style items and Main Courses, with the focus on offering our guests as wide a variety of flavors as possible.

***Waterfront Wines guests must all be over the age of 19***

Top review

Holly

Dined 2 days ago

Food was fantastic! All of our servers were very pleasant! Cocktails were delicious! The patio was lovely! Don’t go without ordering the foie gras—👌🏼

Oddfish Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1206)

CAN$51 and over

Seafood

Kitsilano

About the restaurant

Nestled in Vancouver's laid-back Kitsilano neighborhood, Oddfish is a true neighborhood gem. Focused on vibrant seafood and vegetable-focused cuisine, Oddfish is known for its fresh, daily-changing menu and relaxed atmosphere. With a cozy interior and charming year-round patio, it 's an ideal spot to enjoy dishes like Oysters, Ceviche, and pasta paired with crisp white wine. Emphasizing fresh seafood and local produce, Oddfish offers a casual yet refined dining experience that captures the true essence of West Coast cuisine!

Top review

CharlesVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Outstanding Meal Great Service Great Atmosphere Everything Fresh and Served to Perfection

Socialē on Lake Shore

4.7

4.7 (216)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Penticton / Naramata

About the restaurant

Those behind Socialē by Villa Rosa have been offering consistently great food and wine from both B.C. and Italy for more than 15 years in Penticton. That food, which includes fresh, local produce, and wine complements the atmosphere and makes for an unforgettable experience.

Socialē, which is Okanagan family owned, is the cousin of Villa Rosa Ristorante, which is on hiatus. The soul of that restaurant will live on through Socialē. The Italian wine bar and coffee house has taken the best from Villa Rosa Ristorante and turned it into something even more unique and special.

Socialē is located at 950 Lakeshore Dr. W., in Penticton, mere steps from Okanagan Lake Beach.

Top review

Alexis

Dined 2 days ago

It was absolutely delicious! Friendly staff, food arrived fast, great vibes!

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