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Top Rated Restaurants in Vancouver (4.5+ Stars) (May 2026)

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

Last updated May 5, 2026

Top Top Rated in Vancouver

# Restaurant Awards Google Rating What to Order Address
1 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
2 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
3 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
4 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
5 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
6 ElisaContemporary Steakhouse Michelin SelectedCanada's 100 BestVancouver Magazine 4.6 ★3,174 reviews Cured Hamachi, Bison Tartare 1109 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
7 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
8 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
9 Sushi Okeya KyujiroJapanese Omakase Michelin StarVancouver Magazine 4.8 ★285 reviews Nigiri (various fish), Sea Urchin (Uni) 1038 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4
10 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
11 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
12 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
13 Sushi Hyun Omakase restaurantJapanese Omakase Michelin StarAir Canada Best New Restaurants 4.9 ★127 reviews Chawanmushi, Nigiri 795 Jervis St, Vancouver, BC V6E 2B1
14 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
15 Sushi HilSushi Bib GourmandVancouver MagazineThe Infatuation 4.7 ★690 reviews Oyster Motoyaki, Spicy Toro Sashimi 3330 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7
16 Osteria Elio VolpeItalian OpenTableVancouver MagazineThe Infatuation 4.5 ★801 reviews Pepperoni Pizza, Cacio e Pepe 540 W 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1T4
17 Bar Bravo Michelin SelectedOpenTableVancouver Magazine 4.8 ★488 reviews Tuna Toast, Hokkaido Scallops 4194 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4E8
18 NightingaleModern Canadian Michelin SelectedOpenTableVancouver Magazine 4.5 ★3,845 reviews Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Spaghetti with Clams 1017 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G6
19 Le Crocodile by Rob FeenieFrench Canada's 100 BestVancouver Magazine 4.5 ★1,832 reviews Tasting Menu, Lobster Bisque 909 Burrard St #100, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N2
20 Cafe Medina Michelin SelectedEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.5 ★5,459 reviews Liege Waffles, Fricassée 780 Richards St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W1
21 Magari by OcaItalian Bib GourmandThe Infatuation 4.7 ★577 reviews Tasting Menu (Facciamo Noi experience), Tagliatelle Bolognese 1260 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X4
22 Gary'sModern European Bib GourmandThe Infatuation 4.7 ★350 reviews Chicken Liver Toast / Chicken Liver & Foie Gras Pate, Kanpachi 1485 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3
23 Osteria Savio VolpeItalian Michelin SelectedOpenTableVancouver Magazine 4.6 ★3,565 reviews Wood Fire Roast Chicken, Agnolotti 615 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3K5
24 BarbaraImaginative Michelin Star 4.7 ★301 reviews Arctic Char, Eggplant Chips 305 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0J3
25 Bao BeiModern Chinese Michelin SelectedEater Essential 38Vancouver Magazine 4.5 ★1,385 reviews Sichuan Fried Chicken, Crispy Eggplant 163 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X4

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