Best Restaurants in Vancouver (May 2026)
214 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated May 5, 2026
Carano
What to order Kale Caesar Salad, Vodka Rigatoni Pasta / Alla Vodka Pasta, Hot Honey Pep Pizza
Gary's
What to order Chicken Liver Toast / Chicken Liver & Foie Gras Pate, Kanpachi, Steelhead Trout
Top Restaurants in Vancouver
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Published on MainUpscale Canadian | 4.4 ★1,729 reviews | Aebleskiver, Winter King Cabbage | 3593 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4 | |
| 2 | AnnaLenaContemporary Canadian | 4.7 ★1,687 reviews | Cheeseburger 2050, Tenderloin | 1809 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 4M6 | |
| 3 | Kissa TantoItalian-japanese | 4.5 ★1,701 reviews | Octopus Salad, Charcoal Udon with Seafood | 263 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8 | |
| 4 | St. Lawrence RestaurantFrench | 4.6 ★1,468 reviews | Foie Custard / Foie Gras, Sablefish | 269 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G3 | |
| 5 | Baan Lao Fine Thai CuisineRoyal Thai | 4.7 ★419 reviews | Royal Thai Tasting Menu (18-dish), Afternoon Tea | 4100 Bayview St, Richmond, BC V7E 0B3 | |
| 6 | Burdock & CoRegional Canadian | 4.2 ★674 reviews | Savory Eclairs, Finger Lime Kusshi Oyster | 2702 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8 | |
| 7 | BotanistModern Canadian | 4.6 ★1,885 reviews | Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Dry-Aged Duck Breast | 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9 | |
| 8 | MaenamRefined Thai | 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 | 4.2 ★2,202 reviews | Deep Fried Squid, Fried Rice | 108-777 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J5 | |
| 10 | Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster BarWest Coast | 4.4 ★1,592 reviews | Sablefish, Dessert Sampler | 845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6 | |
| 11 | ElisaContemporary Steakhouse | 4.6 ★3,174 reviews | Cured Hamachi, Bison Tartare | 1109 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6 | |
| 12 | iDen & Quanjude Beijing Duck HouseChinese | 4.7 ★9,177 reviews | Quanjude Signature Beijing Duck, Crispy Duck Skin with Sugar | 2808 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y8 | |
| 13 | ELEMModern Canadian | 4.5 ★433 reviews | Yellowfin Tuna Bhel, Grilled Lamb Skewers | 2110 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 0K1 | |
| 14 | Sushi Okeya KyujiroJapanese Omakase | 4.8 ★285 reviews | Nigiri (various fish), Sea Urchin (Uni) | 1038 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4 | |
| 15 | The Lunch LadyVietnamese With French Fusion | 4.5 ★3,717 reviews | Three Layer Dessert, Garlic Noodles | 1046 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9 | |
| 16 | Vij'sIndian | 4.3 ★3,085 reviews | Lamb Popsicles, Vikram's Favorite Snack | 3106 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2 | |
| 17 | The Acorn RestaurantVegetarian | 4.5 ★2,017 reviews | Chef's Tasting Menu, Sourdough and Butter | 3995 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3 | |
| 18 | L'AbattoirPacific Northwest | 4.5 ★1,642 reviews | Steak Tartare, Baked Pacific Oysters | 217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2 | |
| 19 | The Fish ManChinese Seafood | 4.0 ★1,576 reviews | Dungeness Crab, Lingcod Fish Pot | 8391 Alexandra Rd #1170, Richmond, BC V6X 3W5 | |
| 20 | Phnom Penh RestaurantCambodian | 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 | 4.4 ★4,505 reviews | Pho, Bánh Xèo | 3388 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7 | |
| 22 | Sushi Hyun Omakase restaurantJapanese Omakase | 4.9 ★127 reviews | Chawanmushi, Nigiri | 795 Jervis St, Vancouver, BC V6E 2B1 | |
| 23 | Sumibiyaki ArashiJapanese Yakitori | 4.7 ★109 reviews | Chicken Skewers (various cuts), A5 Wagyu | 363 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5 | |
| 24 | Sushi HilSushi | 4.7 ★690 reviews | Oyster Motoyaki, Spicy Toro Sashimi | 3330 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7 | |
| 25 | MasayoshiJapanese Omakase | 4.3 ★449 reviews | Snow Crab Dish, Nigiri | 4376 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4G3 |
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