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Best Restaurants in Vancouver (May 2026)

214 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips

Last updated May 5, 2026

Top Restaurants in Vancouver

# Restaurant Awards Google Rating What to Order Address
1 Published on MainUpscale Canadian Michelin Star50 BestCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.4 ★1,729 reviews Aebleskiver, Winter King Cabbage 3593 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4
2 AnnaLenaContemporary Canadian Michelin StarCanada's 100 BestVancouver MagazineThe Infatuation 4.7 ★1,687 reviews Cheeseburger 2050, Tenderloin 1809 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 4M6
3 Kissa TantoItalian-japanese Michelin StarCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38The Infatuation 4.5 ★1,701 reviews Octopus Salad, Charcoal Udon with Seafood 263 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8
4 St. Lawrence RestaurantFrench Michelin StarCanada's 100 BestVancouver Magazine 4.6 ★1,468 reviews Foie Custard / Foie Gras, Sablefish 269 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G3
5 Baan Lao Fine Thai CuisineRoyal Thai 50 BestCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38 4.7 ★419 reviews Royal Thai Tasting Menu (18-dish), Afternoon Tea 4100 Bayview St, Richmond, BC V7E 0B3
6 Burdock & CoRegional Canadian Michelin StarCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.2 ★674 reviews Savory Eclairs, Finger Lime Kusshi Oyster 2702 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8
7 BotanistModern Canadian Michelin SelectedCanada's 100 BestOpenTableVancouver Magazine 4.6 ★1,885 reviews Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Dry-Aged Duck Breast 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
8 MaenamRefined Thai Michelin SelectedCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.4 ★1,295 reviews Massaman Lamb Shank, Thai Sausage Crispy Rice Salad 1938 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
9 Dynasty Seafood RestaurantCantonese Michelin SelectedEater Essential 38Vancouver MagazineChinese Restaurant Awards 4.2 ★2,202 reviews Deep Fried Squid, Fried Rice 108-777 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J5
10 Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster BarWest Coast Michelin SelectedCanada's 100 BestOpenTableVancouver Magazine 4.4 ★1,592 reviews Sablefish, Dessert Sampler 845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
11 ElisaContemporary Steakhouse Michelin SelectedCanada's 100 BestVancouver Magazine 4.6 ★3,174 reviews Cured Hamachi, Bison Tartare 1109 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
12 iDen & Quanjude Beijing Duck HouseChinese Michelin StarChinese Restaurant Awards 4.7 ★9,177 reviews Quanjude Signature Beijing Duck, Crispy Duck Skin with Sugar 2808 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y8
13 ELEMModern Canadian Michelin SelectedCanada's 100 BestAir Canada Best New RestaurantsOpenTable 4.5 ★433 reviews Yellowfin Tuna Bhel, Grilled Lamb Skewers 2110 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 0K1
14 Sushi Okeya KyujiroJapanese Omakase Michelin StarVancouver Magazine 4.8 ★285 reviews Nigiri (various fish), Sea Urchin (Uni) 1038 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4
15 The Lunch LadyVietnamese With French Fusion Bib GourmandOpenTableVancouver Magazine 4.5 ★3,717 reviews Three Layer Dessert, Garlic Noodles 1046 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9
16 Vij'sIndian Bib GourmandEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.3 ★3,085 reviews Lamb Popsicles, Vikram's Favorite Snack 3106 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2
17 The Acorn RestaurantVegetarian Michelin SelectedEater Essential 38Vancouver MagazineThe Infatuation 4.5 ★2,017 reviews Chef's Tasting Menu, Sourdough and Butter 3995 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3
18 L'AbattoirPacific Northwest Michelin SelectedCanada's 100 BestVancouver Magazine 4.5 ★1,642 reviews Steak Tartare, Baked Pacific Oysters 217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
19 The Fish ManChinese Seafood Canada's 100 BestThe InfatuationChinese Restaurant Awards 4.0 ★1,576 reviews Dungeness Crab, Lingcod Fish Pot 8391 Alexandra Rd #1170, Richmond, BC V6X 3W5
20 Phnom Penh RestaurantCambodian Bib GourmandEater Essential 38The Infatuation 4.4 ★5,318 reviews Deep Fried Garlic Chicken Wings, Marinated Butter Beef 244 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7
21 Anh and ChiVietnamese Bib GourmandEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.4 ★4,505 reviews Pho, Bánh Xèo 3388 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7
22 Sushi Hyun Omakase restaurantJapanese Omakase Michelin StarAir Canada Best New Restaurants 4.9 ★127 reviews Chawanmushi, Nigiri 795 Jervis St, Vancouver, BC V6E 2B1
23 Sumibiyaki ArashiJapanese Yakitori Michelin StarAir Canada Best New Restaurants 4.7 ★109 reviews Chicken Skewers (various cuts), A5 Wagyu 363 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5
24 Sushi HilSushi Bib GourmandVancouver MagazineThe Infatuation 4.7 ★690 reviews Oyster Motoyaki, Spicy Toro Sashimi 3330 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7
25 MasayoshiJapanese Omakase Michelin StarThe Infatuation 4.3 ★449 reviews Snow Crab Dish, Nigiri 4376 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4G3

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