Diners' Choice: Great for live music restaurants in Vancouver / British Columbia

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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Lobby Lounge and RawBar

4.9

4.9 (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.

Top review

Janet

Dined on Feb 6, 2025

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

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4.8

4.8 (1545)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mediterranean

Mount Pleasant

About the restaurant

Our food consists of thoughtfully prepared recipes that will take you on a culinary journey along the ancient Silk route.

As evening descends upon the vibrant city of Vancouver, Chai Lounge comes to life like the courts of the eastern Raja's. Imagine a warm, dreamy and visually arresting venue where global sounds cascade the room over the din of lively conversations. Spicy scents waft from the kitchen followed by an abundance of delicious trans-himalayan cuisine.

Chai Lounge is our landmark location. There is no place like it in Vancouver,and visitors from near and far marvel at the ornate carpets, ceiling mandala's, and the nature-inspired furnishings.
The large central stage features a rotating line-up of world class musicians and dancers.

Top review

jeff

Dined 2 days ago

I am a regular to East is East and love the food and absolutely adore the ambience! I wish there were more dining experiences in Vancouver like this.

Irish Times Pub

4.7

4.7 (128)

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

Dane

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Great full breakfast and sunny outdoor seating! Highly recommend!

Asylum – Great Canadian Casino Vancouver

4.7

4.7 (189)

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

Marilyn

Dined 5 days ago

Loved our evening. Great food. Awesome music. And super attentive waitress!

Bard & Banker

4.5

4.5 (203)

CAN$30 and under

Pub

Victoria

About the restaurant

With a rich history and arguably the most beautiful room in Victoria, The Bard provides the very best in food, drink, and music. Executive Chef Adam Twohey, has created a full-service menu that is hearty, fast, locally sourced when possible, and made from scratch. He keeps things fresh and fun by creating new daily specials and features each week. Find the perfect drink to satisfy your thirst with everything from our mimosa towers, 31 craft and import taps, handcrafted cocktails and an award-winning wine list. We take pride in featuring the very best musical talents Victoria has to offer 7 nights a week with NO cover!

Top review

Niki

Dined 4 days ago

Great ambiance in Bard & Banker, beautiful inside.the Band was really good, server was nice…..but very very very busy. That could be because it’s a long weekend, the live band or all the cruise ships in town. Overall a good time

Nonna’s

4.5

4.5 (225)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Italian

Commercial Drive

About the restaurant

Experience the magic of Italian cuisine at our exclusive pop-up event on Commercial Drive in Vancouver! Join us for a delightful culinary journey featuring delectable appetizers, mouth-watering pasta dishes with your choice of sauces, and refreshing cocktails paired with fine wines. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to savor Nonna's Cucina classic recipes in a vibrant pop-up setting. Come and celebrate our brand's dedication to bringing authentic Italian flavours to life!

Top review

Amrit

Dined 1 day ago

We had a great evening at Nonna's. The staff were so nice and attentive, and the food and drinks were delicious. The pappardelle was our favorite!

Coast Langley Sunday Brunch Buffet

4.5

4.5 (229)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Breakfast

Langley

About the restaurant

All you can eat Sushi, Dim Sum, Carved Meats and Omelet stations. If you haven't yet, come check out Fraser Valley's premier Sunday brunch buffet experience! Enjoy our famous Chef attended Eggs Benedict station where you can choose from Salmon, Shrimp, Ham, or Vegetarian Bennies. What else? Of course there's the salad bar, hot breakfast and lunch entrees, a Chocolate fountain and other handmade treats from our culinary team, plus much more!

Call us for Birthday or Special Occasion Brunches from 25 to 100 guests. We even have private rooms available!

Our prices (not including taxes):
Adults $44.95
Seniors $36.95 (age 55+)
Kids $21.95 (ages 4-12) (3 & Under FREE)

Top review

Karl

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Food was very good, great variety, dishes were frequently refreshed and service was excellent. Very good value for the money. Will definitely revisit with family and friends.

KINGFISHERS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL

4.4

4.4 (842)

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

EricVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Perfect place for a nice casual dinner with nice ambience/ river view. Great staff, service and food.

The Copper Room

4.4

4.4 (57)

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

Top review

Ken

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Wonderful food and service!we would highly recommend

RedBar Lounge - Starlight Casino New Westminster

4.3

4.3 (140)

CAN$30 and under

Asian

New Westminster

About the restaurant

Located right off the Casino Floor, the RedBar Lounge is where you want to be for great dining specials, live entertainment and private events. Please be advised that there is a $25 minimum spend per person on Fridays & Saturdays live music.

Top review

Tanya

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

We enjoyed the evening, the service was great. Our waiter was on top of the serv, he check how everything was if we needed anything..I recommend. We will definitely be back. I give 5 stars. I don't know name of waiter but he was awesome.

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