Best Restaurants in Gastown, Vancouver (Aug 2026)
Vancouver's original neighborhood, with cobblestone streets, craft cocktail bars, and some of the city's most inventive kitchens tucked behind heritage storefronts.
Last updated August 23, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kissa TantoItalian-japanese | 922 | 4.5 ★1,701 reviews | Octopus Salad, Charcoal Udon with Seafood | 263 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8 | |
| 2 | Bao BeiModern Chinese | 370 | 4.5 ★1,385 reviews | Sichuan Fried Chicken, Crispy Eggplant | 163 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X4 | |
| 3 | L'AbattoirPacific Northwest | 322 | 4.5 ★1,642 reviews | Steak Tartare, Baked Pacific Oysters | 217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2 | |
| 4 | Jam Cafe | 282 | 4.5 ★4,419 reviews | Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict, Fried Chicken French Toast | 556 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3 | |
| 5 | Chinatown BBQCantonese Bbq | 276 | 4.6 ★2,217 reviews | Signature Crispy Roasted Pork Belly, BBQ Duck | 130 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3 | |
| 6 | PiDGiN RestaurantAsian-french Fusion | 267 | 4.4 ★1,222 reviews | Foie Gras Rice Bowl, Beef Tendon Chicharrón | 350 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J3 | |
| 7 | Bar TartareWine Bar | 246 | 4.5 ★137 reviews | Squash Rings, Chicken Sandwich | 54 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7 | |
| 8 | Zoomak Korean TavernKorean | 214 | 4.5 ★798 reviews | Beef Bulgogi, Lingcod Gukbap | 52 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1B4 | |
| 9 | Revolver | 178 | 4.6 ★2,728 reviews | Coffee Flight, Pour-over Coffee | 325 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V6B 2N4 | |
| 10 | Skewers Souvlaki Pita BarGreek | 176 | 4.8 ★1,701 reviews | Souvlaki Wraps, Chicken Gyro | 26 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7 | |
| 11 | Between 2 Buns BurgersAmerican | 170 | 4.5 ★1,337 reviews | Double Cheeser, Jalapeño Bacon Burger | 105 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T6 | |
| 12 | The Magnet | 164 | 4.7 ★619 reviews | Burger, Sticky Toffee Pudding | 309 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3 | |
| 13 | Pizza Coming SoonJapanese Bar Bites | 158 | 4.5 ★444 reviews | Kale Miso Caesar, Jerk Pork Dumplings | 179 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T6 | |
| 14 | Meo | 150 | 4.3 ★227 reviews | Matcha Highball, Espresso Carrotini | 265 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8 | |
| 15 | Breeze BarWine Bar | 141 | 4.6 ★83 reviews | Caviar Hot Dog, Popcorn | 213 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0C4 | |
| 16 | Oku Izakaya BarJapanese Izakaya | 137 | 4.8 ★502 reviews | Nagoya Style Spiced Chicken Karaage, Beef Tongue | 2 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4 | |
| 17 | Di Beppe RestaurantItalian | 132 | 4.4 ★1,901 reviews | Carbonara, Pizza | 8 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C9 | |
| 18 | Twisted ForkBrunch | 114 | 4.5 ★1,988 reviews | Banana French Toast, Eggs Benedict (especially Pulled Pork) | 213 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0C4 | |
| 19 | Timbertrain Coffee Roasters - Gastown | 108 | 4.5 ★1,117 reviews | Pour Over, Cortado | 311 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4K2 | |
| 20 | Pizzeria Ludica VancouverNeapolitan Pizza | 108 | 4.4 ★1,253 reviews | Bee Sting Pizza, Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza | 189 Keefer Pl, Vancouver, BC V6B 6L4 | |
| 21 | Birds & The Beets | 107 | 4.5 ★997 reviews | Breakfast Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich | 55 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.




















