Botanist
★ 4.6 (1,885) · 
· $$$
1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9, Canada
Phone: (604) 695-5500
Website: https://www.botanistrestaurant.com/?utm_source=google+Maps&utm_medium=seo+maps&utm_campaign=seo+maps
Botanist in Vancouver is a 4.6-star restaurant with 1,885 Google reviews, known for Wagyu Beef Carpaccio and Dry-Aged Duck Breast.
Why we love it
- Modern Canadian with Pacific Northwest influences
- Located near Near Canada Pl and W Cordova St
- Airy, high-end, lush greenery
- Attentive service with knowledgeable staff
- Modern Canadian with Pacific Northwest influences
- Located near Near Canada Pl and W Cordova St
- Airy, high-end, lush greenery
- Attentive service with knowledgeable staff
What to Order
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
This tender Wagyu carpaccio is elevated with sunchokes, mojo de ajo, and pickled mushrooms, offering a delightful kick and complex flavors.
"The Wagyu Carpaccio was super tender with great flavor, and the sunchokes, mojo de ajo, and pickled mushrooms added a nice kick."
Eileen Soo-Miller
Dry-Aged Duck Breast
Experience perfectly cooked duck breast with crispy skin and juicy meat, complemented by mustard spätzle and a rich brown butter jus.
"The Duck Breast was cooked perfectly, with crispy skin and juicy meat. The mustard spätzle and brown butter jus brought everything together."
Eileen Soo-Miller
Grilled Octopus
A delicious and uniquely plated starter, this grilled octopus is a standout for its flavor and presentation.
"Grilled octopus, burrata salad and the lobster chawanmushi were delicious as starters and were uniquely plated as well."
Ibraheem Aziz
Lobster Benedict
A brunch highlight featuring fresh lobster and excellent hollandaise, making it a truly indulgent dish.
"From the perfectly done salmon, amazingly fries in poutine and fresh lobster and excellent hollandaise on the Benedict, we had another excellent meal here and can't wait to come back."
Gil
Miso Caramel Chocolate Mousse
A decadent dessert featuring a rich miso caramel chocolate mousse paired with a creamy black sesame semifreddo.
"The miso caramel chocolate mousse was definitely my favorite! Especially the black sesame semifreddo, love the creamy taste!"
Priscilla Peng
Cuban Eight (Cocktail)
An earthy and aromatic rum-based cocktail, perfectly balanced for a sophisticated drink experience.
"I had the cuban eight, it's earthy and aromatic, good balanced with rum."
Priscilla Peng
Inside Scoop
- The bar area is a great spot for cocktails, even without a reservation.
- Consider the vegan tasting menu for a surprisingly excellent plant-based experience.
- Service can be slow on busy Friday nights, so plan accordingly for special occasions.
- Booking large group reservations can be challenging due to unresponsive communication.
- The restaurant is known for its exceptional cocktails and skilled bartenders.