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- VPVikPvipVancouver / British Columbia •10 reviews5.0Dined todayIt's an expensive night out if you're having a few cocktails, but you are treated like you are the only guest in the restaurant. We had 4 drinks and that was over $100 on their own. The servers are on top of everything and the food is excellent. The steaks were perfection and the Hy's Only sauce is a great addition to an already amazingly seasoned and prepared steak.More infoHy's Steakhouse Vancouver$$$$• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerNew South Wales •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe most amazing food. The tasting plate was beautifully presented with the most exquisite fresh seafood. The service was impeccable and they were very helpful in navigating us through the extensive choices. A fine dining experience I will never forgetMore infoMiku Restaurant - Vancouver$$$$• Japanese• Coal Harbour•4.8
- TGTerriG1 review5.0Dined 4 days ago...of course the bread and garlic butter... but also the professional service, perfect salmon, and nice wine list.More infoThe Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Dunsmuir$$$$• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.5
- SMSophiaM1 review5.0Dined on Apr 28, 2023I did afternoon tea. It was a great afternoon with my daughters. The food was great and our server was very attentive. We did not feel rushed at any point. I would reccomened to others.More infoHolts Café Vancouver$$$$• Contemporary Canadian• Granville Entertainment District•4.5
- MSMjStenvipVancouver / British Columbia •19 reviews4.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023A great New Years Day buffet with an omelet and waffle station, eggs benny plus a salad bar, roast beef, dessert bar and more. Everything I tried had good flavour, and the view from the restaurant is spectacular.More infoTop of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant$$$$• International• Downtown•4.5
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L'Abattoir RestaurantGastownCA$160.00 per personReserve- Special menu
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Bar CorsoCommercial DriveCA$75.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Jo Malone Afternoon Tea
Holts Café VancouverGranville Entertainment DistrictCA$60.00 per personReserve - Special menu
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Gyu-Kaku - Vancouver, BC | NelsonDowntownCA$45.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Best of Belgard - Prix Fixe Menu
Belgard KitchenGastownCA$55.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Fable Kitchen Chefs Tasting Menu (Sold in Pairs)
Fable KitchenKitsilanoCA$65.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Surf and Turf Sunday!
Smitty's Oyster House on Main StreetMount PleasantCA$50.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Omakase Lunch Experience at The RawBar
The Lobby Lounge and RawBarCoal HarbourCA$105.00 per personReserve - Special menu
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Ebisu on RobsonWest EndCA$16.99 per personReserve - Special menu
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The DiamondGastownCA$5.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Jerusalem Experience
Aleph Middle Eastern EateryHastings / SunriseCA$40.00 per personReserve - Special menu
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Bells & WhistlesEast VancouverCA$5.00 per personReserve - Special menu
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Bufala KerrisdaleKerrisdaleCA$5.00 per personReserve - Special menu
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Lucky TacoKitsilanoCA$5.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Afternoon High Tea
Catch 122 Cafe & BistroNorth VancouverCA$60.00 per personReserve
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown Vancouver is 1931 Gallery Bistro at the Vancouver Art Gallery
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown Vancouver are Earls Kitchen + Bar - Test Kitchen - Vancouver, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Dunsmuir and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Alberni
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Vancouver are Earls Kitchen + Bar - Test Kitchen - Vancouver, Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant and Kobe Japanese Steak House
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Vancouver are 1931 Gallery Bistro at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Gotham Steakhouse and Bar and Hy's Steakhouse Vancouver
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Vancouver are Afternoon Tea - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Gotham Steakhouse and Bar and Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean