Best Contemporary Restaurants in Vancouver (Mar 2026)
20 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated March 16, 2026
AnnaLena
Vancouver
What to order The Cheeseburger 2050, Temperature Gradient, East Meets West
Bar Bravo
Vancouver
What to order Grilled Octopus, Tuna Toast, Tofino King Salmon
Barbara
Vancouver
What to order Arctic Char, Lamb Dish, Strip Loin
Botanist
Vancouver
What to order Lobster Benedict, Beef Tartare, Black Pepper-Crusted Salmon
Burdock & Co
Vancouver
What to order Wagyu Beef Add-On, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Tomato Salad
Fable Kitchen
Vancouver
What to order Kale Salad, French Toast, Pork Belly
Farmer's Apprentice Restaurant
Vancouver
What to order Egg Yolk & Potato Rosti Sando, Crispy Mushroom Rice, King Salmon
Folke
Vancouver
What to order Chickpea Tofu, Beet Tartare, Potato Rosti
Gary's
Vancouver
What to order Grilled Salmon, Beef Tenderloin, Seasonal Risotto
Good Thief
Vancouver
What to order Charcuterie Board, Roasted Cauliflower, Beef Tartare
Hawksworth Restaurant
Vancouver
What to order Miso Marinated Sablefish, Salmon Tartare, Foie Gras
Homer St. Cafe and Bar
Vancouver
What to order Rotisserie Chicken, Homer Cobb Salad, HSCB Burger
L'Abattoir
Vancouver
What to order Steak Tartare, Baked Pacific Oysters, Pork Jowl Confit
Meo
Vancouver
What to order Pornstar Martini, Matcha Highball, Basque Cheesecake
Nero Tondo
Vancouver
What to order Tuna Two Ways, Endive Caesar, Cast Iron Cabbage
Nightingale
Vancouver
What to order Baked Japanese Sweet Potato, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Pizza Margherita
Published on Main
Vancouver
What to order Hunter's Chicken, Scallops, Hay Custard
The Mackenzie Room
Vancouver
What to order Chicken of the Sea, Uni Pâté, I Want It All Tasting Menu
Torafuku
Vancouver
What to order Basque Cheesecake, Prawn Sando, Beef Noodle Soup
Wildlight Kitchen + Bar
Vancouver
What to order Sablefish, Seared Hokkaido Scallops, Parmesan Truffle Fries
Top Best Contemporary in Vancouver
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Published on MainContemporary | |
4.4 ★1,690 reviews | Hunter's Chicken, Scallops | 3593 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4 |
| 2 | AnnaLenaContemporary | |
4.7 ★1,671 reviews | The Cheeseburger 2050, Temperature Gradient | 1809 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 4M6 |
| 3 | Burdock & CoContemporary | |
4.2 ★666 reviews | Wagyu Beef Add-On, Buttermilk Fried Chicken | 2702 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8 |
| 4 | BotanistContemporary | |
4.6 ★1,864 reviews | Lobster Benedict, Beef Tartare | 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9 |
| 5 | NightingaleContemporary Canadian | |
4.5 ★3,748 reviews | Baked Japanese Sweet Potato, Buttermilk Fried Chicken | 1017 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G6 |
| 6 | L'AbattoirFrench | |
4.5 ★1,630 reviews | Steak Tartare, Baked Pacific Oysters | 217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2 |
| 7 | Gary'sContemporary Canadian | |
4.7 ★329 reviews | Grilled Salmon, Beef Tenderloin | 1485 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3 |
| 8 | BarbaraContemporary | |
4.7 ★295 reviews | Arctic Char, Lamb Dish | 305 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0J3 |
| 9 | Good ThiefContemporary | |
4.4 ★260 reviews | Charcuterie Board, Roasted Cauliflower | 3336 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7 |
| 10 | Fable KitchenContemporary Canadian | |
4.4 ★1,463 reviews | Kale Salad, French Toast | 1944 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5 |
| 11 | TorafukuAsian-inspired Fusion | |
4.3 ★994 reviews | Basque Cheesecake, Prawn Sando | 958 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1 |
| 12 | FolkeVegan | |
4.6 ★438 reviews | Chickpea Tofu, Beet Tartare | 2585 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2E9 |
| 13 | Farmer's Apprentice RestaurantContemporary Pacific Northwest | |
4.3 ★444 reviews | Egg Yolk & Potato Rosti Sando, Crispy Mushroom Rice | 1535 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1R1 |
| 14 | Nero TondoContemporary | |
4.9 ★172 reviews | Tuna Two Ways, Endive Caesar | 1879 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8 |
| 15 | Homer St. Cafe and BarContemporary Canadian | |
4.4 ★2,297 reviews | Rotisserie Chicken, Homer Cobb Salad | 898 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W5 |
| 16 | Hawksworth RestaurantContemporary Canadian | |
4.3 ★1,997 reviews | Miso Marinated Sablefish, Salmon Tartare | 801 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1P7 |
| 17 | The Mackenzie RoomContemporary Canadian | |
4.6 ★1,040 reviews | Chicken of the Sea, Uni Pâté | 415 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G7 |
| 18 | Bar BravoSeafood | |
4.8 ★459 reviews | Grilled Octopus, Tuna Toast | 4194 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4E8 |
| 19 | Wildlight Kitchen + BarContemporary | |
4.6 ★526 reviews | Sablefish, Seared Hokkaido Scallops | 5380 University Blvd #107, Vancouver, BC V6T 0C9 |
| 20 | MeoContemporary | |
4.4 ★204 reviews | Pornstar Martini, Matcha Highball | 265 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8 |
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