Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Vancouver / British Columbia

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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!

Creekside restaurant

5.0

5 (48)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Scotch Creek

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Darla

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

We are so fortunate to have such fine dining in our small community. A new menu with lots of choices.

Mazahr Lebanese Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (68)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Lebanese

Fairview

About the restaurant

Mazahr is a simple, casual, Lebanese restaurant that brings a taste and an experience of the Middle East - mainly Lebanon. We use some of the best ingredient to make fresh flavourful dishes, and offer a casual seating experience inside and on our attached heated patio.

Top review

OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Dec 30, 2024

Excellent food and service!!

Irish Heather

4.8

4.8 (86)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Chinatown

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of historic Chinatown, this GastroPub has garnered many accolades for its service, food, alcohol & ambiance.

In a world filled with "Plastic Paddy" establishments, the Heather stands out as a beacon of authenticity. An Irish House that is owned by Irish people who actually work there...how refreshing!!

Top review

Melissa

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Food was great! Service outstanding! Pints de-lish!

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Experience

Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekday)

Experience

Semi Private Booth (An Irish Snug) (Weekend)

Guu - Davie

4.7

4.7 (139)

CAN$30 and under

Japanese

West End

About the restaurant

Featuring two of popular Japanese authentic nabemono hot pots, Shabu Shabu and Oden, Guu Davie opened its door in Feb 11th 2019. Please enjoy authentic Japanese comfort dishes of twisted fusion oden to classic oden, simple kelp broth shabu shabu to carefully prepared flavourful broth soup shabu shabu such as tonkotsu broth and Japanese curry broth. Yes, we still have your favourite karaage and freshly cut sashimi!

Top review

Dream

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

we loved all the food and service from koji n ryo <3

Bin 4 Burger Lounge - South Granville

4.7

4.7 (473)

CAN$30 and under

Burgers

South Granville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bin 4 Burger Lounge - South Granville location!

Serving up gourmet burgers, our plates feature international flavours and local ingredients. From our Greek isles-inspired burger to the red-hot spiciness of The Angry Bull, there’s a burger for every palate. Dive into our hand made onion rings or fresh cut fries, paired with our famous house made aiolis. Wash it down with a local libation, from craft beer to local wine. Our burgers are about what goes on, beside, and down with them.

Top review

David

Dined on Jan 8, 2025

First time there. Heard it was one of the best burgers in Vancouver. Really delivered at its price point. Excellent variety of principally Burgers, but also a nice choice of other selections. We each had a different burger and both pronounced them delicious! I’d go back in a second! Good cocktail list as well!!!

Okini

4.7

4.7 (14)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Asian

Kerrisdale

About the restaurant

Okini celebrates traditional and modern Japanese flavours with their West Coast flair, showcasing a harmonious blend of land and sea ingredients while emphasizing in sustainable and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Located in Kerrisdale, experience their chef-driven menu, fun cocktails and extensive wine offerings in their dining room, atrium, or patio.

We invite you to experience Chef Kevin Lin's signature dishes and local favourites such as Salmon Soba, Wagyu Tantanmen, Endive Caesar, A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Tenderloin Bento, Gindara Saikyoyaki, Truffle Yakiudon, and Wagyu Bolognese to name a few.

Top review

MichaelVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Overall is excellent. Just the wine list didn’t have much selection. A bit noisy and ventilation wasn’t the best. Besides that the food was excellent n service was good.

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Valentine's Day 2025

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(We missed the deadline) Dine Out at Okini

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Happy Hour at Okini

Bufala River District

4.7

4.7 (101)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Killarney

About the restaurant

For River District, Bufala is the perfect place in the neighbourhood where friends and families can gather for delicious food & drink every day of the week. We prepare fresh, scratch-made classic & contemporary pizzas in the Napolitana style - blistered to perfection in our 800 degree stone oven - along with a tasty selection of Italian-inspired small plates and desserts. And as great meals require great drinks, we also offer a delicious selection of cocktails, wines, craft beers, and espresso.

Underground parking is available and is free for up to 3 hours. The entrance is located on the west side of the building off of Sawmill Crescent. Street parking is also available.

We accept reservations online up to 6 guests. If you are looking to book a larger group, please contact us directly 604-423-9594 or riverdistrict@bufala.ca

Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm

Top review

Yumi

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent quality food and reasonable for the River District restaurant.

Salty's Beach House

4.6

4.6 (499)

CAN$30 and under

Global, International

Penticton / Naramata

About the restaurant

On Okanagan Lake's beach front, Salty's offers uninterrupted views of the valley on two patios, an
energetic atmosphere in our second floor bar, the Black Pearl, and an exciting family experience in the dining room and lower lounge. Thank you for booking your table with Saltys. When you arrive for your reservation, please check in at the front door. We are following all restrictions set out by the Provincial Health Officer. As of September 13th, proof of vaccination will be required from all guests 12 and older. Please be prepared to show both your BC Vaccine Card and government issued photo ID. We look forward to hosting you!

Top review

Angi

Dined on Dec 30, 2024

We are visiting several South Okanagan restaurants while hosting family during the holidays. In many cases we were overpriced and underserved at overrated establishments. And, while Salty's was the least expensive, the food was fresh, tasty, well presented, and good size servings. We were pleasantly surprised and satisfied also with the prompt and courteous service. Rio was very knowledgeable, helpful and polite. We will recommend Salty's and we will be back!

Montana's BBQ & Bar - Victoria

4.0

4 (181)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Victoria

About the restaurant

Montana's BBQ & BAR is a Canadian comfort food restaurant and sports bar that is famous for barbecue cuisine. Enjoy in-house smoked pork ribs, beef brisket, grilled steaks and juicy burgers which are paired perfectly with catching the game. Montana's Victoria celebrates fun-to-eat, finger-licking smoked and barbecued comfort food that breaks the 'proper' rules. Located near Royal BC Musuem & Fisherman's Wharf Park in the Northern core of Victoria, right off of Trans-Canada Highway. Experience the fun, casual and unpretentious vibe, where you can laugh heartily, cheer on the game and enjoy your friends and family. We can't wait to serve you.

Top review

amando

Dined on Nov 9, 2024

service and atmosphere is unexpected we surely going back .

Cafe One - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

3.7

3.7 (152)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Downtown

About the restaurant

At Café One in Vancouver, we offer refined Canadian cuisine with an emphasis on West Coast dishes. Try favourites such as Wall Centre Salad, traditional Fish & Chips, our West Coast Seafood Linguine or tasty Flatbreads. Pair your dish with a cold beer or a classic cocktail as you indulge in our restaurant or outdoor patio.

Café One is the place to gather, dine and connect.

Top review

SABRINA

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Delicious Christmas Menu prix fixe dinner!! Everything from appetizers to main entees and dessert were delicious!!

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Experience

Garden Lounge Dining

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