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- KKatherineVIPVancouver / British Columbia •40 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food was good and good service. Great atmosphere and massive space including outdoor patio.More infoTap & Barrel • BridgesPrice: Moderate• Canadian• Fairview•4.5
- CClaireVIPVancouver / British Columbia •155 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe fish special of the day was halibut. It had a really nice sear to it and the green curry sauce it came in hosted all sorts of vegetables adding wonderful flavours and colours. Too bad it's not on the regular menu. Service was friendly and efficient. We came on a very quiet day so we weren't disturbed by other diners. Only the music, which we found too loud. Why do restaurants have to play such loud music? It would have been so much more pleasant with soft background music. Sitting in the solarium started out lovely until it got too hot with the sun. But putting up an umbrella and opening the windows made it nice again. Dessert was beautifully presented. We are regulars here and have not yet been disappointed.More infoWildlight Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Canadian• University Area•4.7
- LLindaVancouver / British Columbia •1 review4.0Dined 3 days agoWas extremely enjoyable and love all about it. One of our guest got a small portion of fish compared to the rest of use and they corrected the issue immediately with no problem. Very exceptional service.More infoThe Boathouse at Kits BeachPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Kitsilano•4.4
- KKJVancouver / British Columbia •7 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoGreat Food and wonderful Space…Servers are welcoming-More infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - Fir Street - VancouverPrice: Expensive• American• South Granville•4.8
- JJennyVancouver / British Columbia •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 30, 2025This is our favourite date night restaurant in Vancouver! The service is always amazing and the food is fantastic.More infoOddfish RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Kitsilano•4.9
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Whether it’s on February 14 and you’re toasting love with everyone else or it’s just the two of you marking an anniversary, ocean-flanked Vancouver has you covered for romantic restaurants. A Silk Road-inspired spot with locations in Kits and Mount Pleasant regales couples with live music. In the Stadium District, a swanky hotel restaurant is a group hang hotspot thanks to extravagant, shareable desserts such as crème brûlée doughnuts and hot whiskey cake. In Fairview, a tiny but mighty bar with a solid tapas selection was made for no-pressure first dates. At these top Vancouver restaurants, romance isn’t just about candlelight and wine. Here are 14 romantic restaurants designed for you and your sweetheart to adore.
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Vancouver’s breathtaking surroundings make it all the more exciting to go out for a celebratory meal. But beyond epic waterfront views, Vancouver’s thriving dining scene holds something for all kinds of celebrations. Whether it’s a top-notch Chinese meal in luxe interiors, eating flaky Moroccan pastries under a lantern-lit ceiling, or sharing a towering seafood platter in a city famous for its fresh catch, Vancouver offers plenty of options for a celebratory meal out. Read on for 13 Vancouver restaurants to book when you’re looking to ring in something special.
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Where to Dine Outside in Vancouver This Summer
With the end of spring showers, Vancouver’s sunny season is starting and restaurant patios, rooftops, and terraces are poised to welcome you back. The city’s temporary patio program—which kicked off in the summer of 2020 in response to the pandemic—has some changes for summer 2022, so you might not see as many temporary sidewalk and curbside patios as before. Here are some of Vancouver’s best outdoor dining spots, some open year-round. Get ready for afternoon tea, mountain and sea views, and the joys of being outside for cool cocktails, snacks, and meals from brunch to dinner at the city’s top spots for outdoor dining.
21 Restaurants That Define Vancouver Dining
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