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Eater 38 Restaurants in Vancouver (Mar 2026)

The Eater 38 maps 38 essential restaurants - the places you should go to tonight, tomorrow, and again and again. Updated regularly so the list is always current.

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Last updated March 14, 2026

Anh and Chi

Vietnamese · $$

Vancouver

4.4 ★ Eater Essential 38Bib GourmandVancouver Magazine

What to order Bánn Khot (Crispy Prawn Cakes), Bún Thịt Nướng (Vermicelli Bowl with Grilled Beef), Signature Noodle Bowl

Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine

Thai

Richmond

4.7 ★ 50 BestCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38

What to order Blue Crab Green Curry, Water Buffalo Massaman, Japanese Tiger Prawn with Lobster Tom Yum

Bao Bei

Modern Chinese · $$$

Vancouver

4.5 ★ Eater Essential 38Michelin SelectedVancouver Magazine

What to order Crispy Tofu, Sichuan Chicken, Pork Belly

Bar Tartare

Wine Bar

Vancouver

4.5 ★ Eater Essential 38The Infatuation

What to order Chicken Sandwich, Melon Crudo, Pork and Spot Prawn Dumplings

Blue Water Cafe

Seafood · $$$$

Vancouver

4.7 ★ Eater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine

What to order Seafood Tower, Sablefish, Halibut Sashimi

Breeze Bar

Wine Bar

Vancouver

4.6 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Caviar Hot Dog, Scallops, Espresso Martini

Burdock & Co

Contemporary · $$$

Vancouver

4.2 ★ Canada's 100 BestEater Essential 38Michelin StarVancouver Magazine

What to order Wagyu Beef Add-On, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Tomato Salad

Cafe Medina

$$

Vancouver

4.5 ★ Eater Essential 38Michelin Selected

What to order Waffles, Harissa Burger, Fricassée

Caffè La Tana

Italian · $$

Vancouver

4.6 ★ Eater Essential 38The Infatuation

What to order Calabrian Chili Radiatori, Truffle Crostino, Burrata

Coast

Seafood · $$$

Vancouver

4.6 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Seafood Tower, Sablefish, Scallops with Risotto

Como Taperia

Como Taperia

Spanish · $$

Vancouver

4.3 ★ Eater Essential 38Michelin SelectedVancouver Magazine

What to order Fried Iberico Chorizo, Patatas Bravas, Croquettes

Dante Italian Sandwich

Dante Italian Sandwich

Italian

Vancouver

4.5 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Italiana, Inferno, Americano

Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

Cantonese · $$$

Vancouver

4.2 ★ Chinese Restaurant AwardsEater Essential 38Michelin Selected

What to order Shrimp Dumplings, BBQ Duck, Fried Carrot Cake

Golden Paramount Seafood Restaurant

Golden Paramount Seafood Restaurant

Cantonese · $$

Richmond

3.9 ★ Chinese Restaurant AwardsEater Essential 38

What to order Steamed Dumplings with Crab Meat & Pork, Baked Green Bean Pastry, Pan Fried Beef with E-Fu Noodles

It's Okay

It's Okay

American

Vancouver

4.4 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Curly Fries, Buttermilk Chicken Burger, Cubano Sandwich

Japadog

Japadog

Japanese Street · $

Vancouver

4.2 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Terimayo Hot Dog, Karaage Hot Dog, Hot & Spicy Hot Dog

Kissa Tanto

Kissa Tanto

Japanese-italian Fusion · $$$

Vancouver

4.5 ★ Canada's 100 BestEater Essential 38Michelin StarThe Infatuation

What to order Tajarin, Tiramisu, Octopus Salad

La Fabrique St-George Winery

La Fabrique St-George Winery

Vancouver

4.3 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Sieggy Stardust, Sunday Brunch, Charcuterie Board

Maenam

Maenam

Thai · $$$

Vancouver

4.4 ★ Canada's 100 BestEater Essential 38Michelin SelectedVancouver Magazine

What to order Banana Blossom Salad, Crispy Duck Salad, Smoked Beef Brisket Red Curry

Maruhachi Ra-men Westend

Maruhachi Ra-men Westend

Ramen · $

Vancouver

4.6 ★ Eater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine

What to order Miso Ramen, Cha-Shu Tamago Ramen, Veggie Curry Ramen

Miso Taco

Miso Taco

Mexican

Vancouver

4.5 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Tuna Tacos, Kimchi Nacho Fries, Birria Quesadillas

Noah's Cafe

Noah's Cafe

Japanese · Bar & Pub

Vancouver

4.7 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Uni Truffle Omelette Rice, Uni Butter with Black Focaccia, Miso Duck

Ophelia

Ophelia

Mexican

Vancouver

4.4 ★ Eater Essential 38Michelin Selected

What to order Bone Marrow Tacos, Octopus, Prawn & Pineapple Tostadas

Phnom Penh Restaurant

Phnom Penh Restaurant

Cambodian And Vietnamese · $$

Vancouver

4.4 ★ Eater Essential 38Bib GourmandThe Infatuation

What to order Chicken Wings, Butter Beef, Fried Rice

PHO IN LOVE AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT & BAR

PHO IN LOVE AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT & BAR

Vietnamese

Vancouver

4.9 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Pho Bo (Beef Pho), Spring Rolls, Banh Mi

Published on Main

Published on Main

Contemporary

Vancouver

4.4 ★ 50 BestCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38Michelin StarVancouver Magazine

What to order Hunter's Chicken, Scallops, Hay Custard

Sashimiya

Sashimiya

Japanese · Takeout · $$

Vancouver

4.7 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Chirashi Bowl, Uni Sashimi, Seared Salmon

Straight Brooklyn Pizza

Straight Brooklyn Pizza

Pizza · $

Vancouver

4.5 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Pep 150, White Pizza Slice, Original Slice

The 515 Bar

The 515 Bar

Bar & Pub · $$

Vancouver

4.8 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Vieux Carré, Bread + Olives, Charcuterie and Cheese Board

The Acorn Restaurant

The Acorn Restaurant

Vegetarian · $$$

Vancouver

4.5 ★ Eater Essential 38Michelin SelectedThe InfatuationVancouver Magazine

What to order Chef's Tasting Menu, Fried Halloumi, Broccolini Tempura

Vij's

Vij's

Indian · $$

Vancouver

4.3 ★ Eater Essential 38Bib GourmandVancouver Magazine

What to order Lamb Kebabs, Railway Platter, Kulfi

Wicked Cafe

Wicked Cafe

$

Vancouver

4.3 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Breakfast Sandwich, Tom & Jerry Cheesecake, Apple Cinnamon Bun

Zabu Chicken

Zabu Chicken

Korean · $$

Vancouver

4.3 ★ Eater Essential 38

What to order Korean Fried Chicken, Half & Half Combo, Pork Salad

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Top Eater 38 in Vancouver

# Restaurant Awards Google Rating What to Order Address
1 Published on MainContemporary Michelin Star50 BestCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.4 ★1,690 reviews Hunter's Chicken, Scallops 3593 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4
2 Kissa TantoJapanese-italian Fusion Michelin StarCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38The Infatuation 4.5 ★1,679 reviews Tajarin, Tiramisu 263 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8
3 Burdock & CoContemporary Michelin StarCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.2 ★666 reviews Wagyu Beef Add-On, Buttermilk Fried Chicken 2702 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8
4 Baan Lao Fine Thai CuisineThai 50 BestCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38 4.7 ★413 reviews Blue Crab Green Curry, Water Buffalo Massaman 4100 Bayview St, Richmond, BC V7E 0B3
5 The Acorn RestaurantVegetarian Michelin SelectedEater Essential 38Vancouver MagazineThe Infatuation 4.5 ★1,998 reviews Chef's Tasting Menu, Fried Halloumi 3995 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3
6 Phnom Penh RestaurantCambodian And Vietnamese Bib GourmandEater Essential 38The Infatuation 4.4 ★5,250 reviews Chicken Wings, Butter Beef 244 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7
7 Anh and ChiVietnamese Bib GourmandEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.4 ★4,443 reviews Bánn Khot (Crispy Prawn Cakes), Bún Thịt Nướng (Vermicelli Bowl with Grilled Beef) 3388 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7
8 Vij'sIndian Bib GourmandEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.3 ★3,047 reviews Lamb Kebabs, Railway Platter 3106 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2
9 MaenamThai Michelin SelectedCanada's 100 BestEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.4 ★1,273 reviews Banana Blossom Salad, Crispy Duck Salad 1938 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
10 Bao BeiModern Chinese Michelin SelectedEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.5 ★1,366 reviews Crispy Tofu, Sichuan Chicken 163 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X4
11 Dynasty Seafood RestaurantCantonese Michelin SelectedEater Essential 38Chinese Restaurant Awards 4.2 ★2,182 reviews Shrimp Dumplings, BBQ Duck 108-777 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J5
12 Como TaperiaSpanish Michelin SelectedEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.3 ★1,191 reviews Fried Iberico Chorizo, Patatas Bravas 201 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 0H3
13 Cafe Medina Michelin SelectedEater Essential 38 4.5 ★5,407 reviews Waffles, Harissa Burger 780 Richards St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W1
14 Maruhachi Ra-men WestendRamen Eater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.6 ★3,046 reviews Miso Ramen, Cha-Shu Tamago Ramen 780 Bidwell St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2J6
15 Blue Water CafeSeafood Eater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.7 ★3,711 reviews Seafood Tower, Sablefish 1095 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W9
16 OpheliaMexican Michelin SelectedEater Essential 38 4.4 ★1,250 reviews Bone Marrow Tacos, Octopus 165 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0L8
17 Caffè La TanaItalian Eater Essential 38The Infatuation 4.6 ★573 reviews Calabrian Chili Radiatori, Truffle Crostino 635 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W3
18 Golden Paramount Seafood RestaurantCantonese Eater Essential 38Chinese Restaurant Awards 3.9 ★546 reviews Steamed Dumplings with Crab Meat & Pork, Baked Green Bean Pastry 8111 Anderson Rd, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z8
19 Bar TartareWine Bar Eater Essential 38The Infatuation 4.5 ★129 reviews Chicken Sandwich, Melon Crudo 54 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7
20 CoastSeafood Eater Essential 38 4.6 ★5,752 reviews Seafood Tower, Sablefish 1054 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3
21 Zabu ChickenKorean Eater Essential 38 4.3 ★2,461 reviews Korean Fried Chicken, Half & Half Combo 1635 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C8
22 Straight Brooklyn PizzaPizza Eater Essential 38 4.5 ★1,524 reviews Pep 150, White Pizza Slice 350 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2B2
23 Noah's CafeJapanese Eater Essential 38 4.7 ★715 reviews Uni Truffle Omelette Rice, Uni Butter with Black Focaccia 1096 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8
24 Wicked Cafe Eater Essential 38 4.3 ★1,191 reviews Breakfast Sandwich, Tom & Jerry Cheesecake 1399 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 2T9
25 Miso TacoMexican Eater Essential 38 4.5 ★864 reviews Tuna Tacos, Kimchi Nacho Fries 3456 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8

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