Vancouver Magazine Awards Restaurants in Vancouver (Oct 2026)

Contemporary Canadian · $$$$

4.7 (1,687)

What to order Cheeseburger 2050, Tenderloin, Lemon Jelly Slices (Palette Cleanser)

Italian-japanese · $$$

4.5 (1,701)

What to order Octopus Salad, Charcoal Udon with Seafood, Tajarin

Japanese Yakitori

4.7 (109)

What to order Chicken Skewers (various cuts), A5 Wagyu, Noodles

Regional Canadian · $$$

4.2 (674)

What to order Savory Eclairs, Finger Lime Kusshi Oyster, Sea Bream Crudo

Modern Canadian

4.5 (433)

What to order Yellowfin Tuna Bhel, Grilled Lamb Skewers, Crab Toast

French · $$$

4.6 (1,468)

What to order Foie Custard / Foie Gras, Sablefish, Rabbit

Cantonese · $$$

4.2 (2,202)

What to order Deep Fried Squid, Fried Rice, Hot and Sour Soup

Vietnamese With French Fusion · $$

4.5 (3,717)

What to order Three Layer Dessert, Garlic Noodles, Steak Lúc Lắc

West Coast · $$$$

4.4 (1,592)

What to order Sablefish, Dessert Sampler, Chocolate Mousse

Contemporary Steakhouse · $$$$

4.6 (3,174)

What to order Cured Hamachi, Bison Tartare, Beef Wellington

Modern Canadian · $$$

4.6 (1,885)

What to order Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Dry-Aged Duck Breast, Grilled Octopus

Sushi · $$$

4.7 (690)

What to order Oyster Motoyaki, Spicy Toro Sashimi, Gomae

Indian · $$

4.3 (3,085)

What to order Lamb Popsicles, Vikram's Favorite Snack, Halibut

Vietnamese · $$

4.4 (4,505)

What to order Pho, Bánh Xèo, Mango Salad with Chicken

Italian · $$$

4.6 (3,565)

What to order Wood Fire Roast Chicken, Agnolotti, Brown Butter Sage Pasta / Cappelletti Squash

Modern Canadian · $$$$

4.5 (4,053)

What to order Pizza, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

French · $$$$

4.5 (1,832)

What to order Tasting Menu, Lobster Bisque, Frog Legs

$$

4.5 (5,459)

What to order Liege Waffles, Fricassée, Cassoulet

Vegetable-forward Canadian

4.9 (190)

What to order Tasting Menu, Complimentary Broth, Cast Iron Cabbage

French

4.4 (302)

What to order T-bone steak, Pork chop, Maple Crème Caramel

Modern Chinese · $$$

4.5 (1,385)

What to order Sichuan Fried Chicken, Crispy Eggplant, Pork Belly

Vietnamese Fusion

4.4 (289)

What to order Frog Legs, Crab Garlic Noodles, Oxtail

Spanish Tapas · $$

4.3 (1,215)

What to order Garlic Shrimp, Jamon Iberico, Octopus

Italian

4.5 (801)

What to order Pepperoni Pizza, Cacio e Pepe, Pork Chop

Chinese

3.6 (337)

What to order Honey Pork Ribs, Truffles Fried Rice, Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)

French

4.4 (803)

What to order Pasta for Rachel, Striploin Steak Frites, Hamachi Crudo

Japanese Comfort · $$

4.5 (664)

What to order Omurice, Beef Belly Katsu Sandwich, Duck Ramen

4.8 (488)

What to order Tuna Toast, Hokkaido Scallops, Tofino King Salmon

Modern Indian

4.6 (137)

What to order Chili Cheese Garlic Naan, Jumbo Prawn Recheado, Goat Seekh Kebab

Chinese · $$$$

4.2 (577)

What to order Peking Duck, Kung Pao Lobster, General Tso's Chicken

Pacific Northwest · $$$

4.5 (1,642)

What to order Steak Tartare, Baked Pacific Oysters, Pork Jowl Confit

Moroccan

4.3 (2,159)

What to order Hummus, Harira Soup, Lamb Shank Tagine – Lemon & Saffron

Modern Peruvian

4.6 (813)

What to order Ceviche Afrodisíaco (Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche), Octopus Anticuchero, Arroz con Pato (Duck Oyakodon)

Seafood

4.6 (788)

What to order Grilled Humboldt Squid, Grilled Scallops, Mussels

Sustainable Seafood · $$$$

4.7 (3,736)

What to order Seafood Tower, Miso Sablefish, Hamachi Sashimi

Steakhouse · $$$$

4.6 (3,058)

What to order Dried Aged Bone-In Rib Steak, New York Steak, Cheese Toast

Middle Eastern

4.6 (1,649)

What to order Corn Bread, Brussel Sprouts, Bolani

Seafood · $$$

4.6 (5,938)

What to order Oysters, Fish n Chip Cones, Brioche

Chinese · $$$

4.1 (770)

What to order Assorted meat/fish ball, Hand sliced beef, Chicken wing

Seafood And Steak

4.7 (3,362)

What to order Garlic Gruyère Brioche, Branzino, Chocolate Cake

$$

4.5 (4,419)

What to order Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict, Fried Chicken French Toast, Blackstone Benny

Greek · $$

4.3 (1,285)

What to order Moussaka, Kalamari (Crispy Fried), Oktapodi (Grilled Octopus)

Japanese Ramen · $

4.6 (3,060)

What to order Original Ramen, Signature Ramen, Tan Men Ramen

Seafood · $$

4.5 (3,511)

What to order Oysters (Happy Hour), Mussels and Clams in White Wine Sauce, Cioppino

Neapolitan Pizza · $$

4.6 (2,540)

What to order Pizza, Meatballs, Frittura Napoletana

Cantonese Bbq · $$

4.6 (2,217)

What to order Signature Crispy Roasted Pork Belly, BBQ Duck, Honey Glazed BBQ Pork (Char Siu)

New American · $$$

4.4 (2,337)

What to order Brunch Polenta, Crispy Chicken, Chicken Agnolotti

Japanese Fine Dining · $$$

4.4 (461)

What to order Sockeye Salmon Sanshozuke, Sashimi, Shitake Nikuzume

Inventive Pacific Northwest · $$$$

4.3 (2,035)

What to order West Coast Oysters, Beef Carpaccio, Smoked Pear Salad

Modern Indian

4.5 (230)

What to order BC Organic Eggplant in Thick Yoghurt and Garlic Curry, Black Chickpea and Zucchini Cakes Curry, Samosa Flight / Samosa Trio

Northern Thai · $$

4.6 (1,666)

What to order Pad See Ew, Khao Soi, Grilled Pork

French · $$

4.4 (1,285)

What to order Steak Frites, Duck Confit / Duck Breast / Duck Dish, Burger (with foie gras)

Vietnamese

4.4 (843)

What to order Beef Carpaccio, Grilled Squid, Lemongrass Pork / Chicken

Korean · $$

4.5 (798)

What to order Beef Bulgogi, Lingcod Gukbap, Seafood Pancake (Seafood Jeon)

Italian · $$

4.5 (734)

What to order Gnocchi, Pizza, Tiramisu

North Vietnamese · $$

4.2 (872)

What to order Rice Field Crab Hot Pot, Crab Rolls with Grilled Pork, Bun Cha Ha Noi

Authentic Thai

4.4 (600)

What to order Beef Cheek Massaman Curry, Tom Yum Soup, Crispy Taro Rolls

Aegean

4.5 (373)

What to order Lamb Kleftiko / Lamb Chops, Horiatiki, Scallop Crudo

$$

4.7 (5,118)

What to order Rocket Salad, Crab Dip, Tempura Prawns

Homestyle Comfort · $

4.9 (8,507)

What to order Smoked Salmon Eggs Benny, Northern Deluxe Burger, Chicken and French Toast

Seafood And Chop House · $$$

4.5 (8,459)

What to order Oysters, Seafood Linguini, Seafood Tower

Steakhouse · $$$$

4.5 (8,411)

What to order Prime Rib special, Wagyu Carpaccio, Mac & Cheese Sticks

Mexican

4.9 (3,772)

What to order Mega Quesabirria, Birria, Tacos (Beef)

Japanese Ramen · $

4.6 (5,514)

What to order Tonkotsu Ramen, Vegan Ramen, Negi Goma Ramen

Thai Noodles · $$

4.5 (1,454)

What to order Khao Soi Chicken Curry, Hot and Sour Pork Noodles, Tom Yum Goong

Syrian And Lebanese

4.5 (1,114)

What to order Baba Ghanoush, Muhammara, Lamb Chops

Sushi · $$$

4.5 (3,871)

What to order Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi, Toro Nigiri, Spicy Edamame

$$

4.6 (2,728)

What to order Coffee Flight, Pour-over Coffee, Raspberry Coffee Cake

Greek · $

4.8 (1,701)

What to order Souvlaki Wraps, Chicken Gyro, Lamb Wrap

Northern Italian · $$$

4.6 (496)

What to order Agnolotti (specifically Agnolotti del Plin), Cacio e Pepe, Seared Scallops and Pork Belly

Korean Bbq

4.6 (1,985)

What to order Premium BBQ Combo, Banchan (Side Dishes), Non-marinated Galbi

Regional Indian · $$

4.4 (2,643)

What to order Butter Chicken, Saag Paneer, Garlic Naan

Japanese Izakaya · $$

4.5 (2,254)

What to order Tuna Tataki, Ebi Mayo, Ishiyaki Black Stone Bowl

Seafood · $$

4.3 (3,033)

What to order Maple Walnut Prawns, Mussels, Tuna Tataki

Seafood · $$

4.4 (2,533)

What to order Oysters, Lobster Poutine, Fish Tacos

$$

4.4 (2,364)

What to order Old Fashioned Doughnuts, Cappuccino, Flat White

New York-style Pizza · $$

4.4 (2,358)

What to order Maui Wowie Detroit, AJ’S DETROIT RED TOP, Pepperoni Pizza

Authentic Mexican · $

4.3 (2,646)

What to order Pastor Tacos, Carnitas Burrito, Quesobirria

Donut Shop · $

4.3 (2,505)

What to order Honey Dip Donut, Maple Donut, Bavarian Cream Donut

French · $$$

4.5 (1,729)

What to order Beef Bourguignon, French Onion Soup, Mushroom Sandwich (or Mushroom Toast)

$$

4.5 (1,571)

What to order Smoked Brisket Croque Madame, French Toast, Burger and Fries

Syrian · $$

4.8 (1,087)

What to order Chicken dishes, Lamb dishes, Beef dishes

Neapolitan Pizza · $$

4.4 (1,785)

What to order Carbonara, Il Bastardo Pizza, Pesto Pizza

Pizza · $$

4.4 (1,767)

What to order Meatballs, Caserecce e Tartufo, Rigatoni Di Mare

Traditional Japanese Ramen · $

4.3 (1,925)

What to order Spicy Miso Garlic Ramen, Cheese Ramen, Pork Belly

Modern American · $$

4.2 (2,257)

What to order Pizza (various), Honey I'm Home Pizza, Ahi Tuna Tacos

Sushi · $$

4.6 (1,257)

What to order House and Box Sushi, Salmon Sashimi, Spider Roll

Breakfast · $$

4.2 (2,100)

What to order Crispy Fried Avocado Benny, Smoked Salmon Benny, Truffle Lemon Potatoes

Mediterranean

4.4 (1,537)

What to order Souvlaki Platter, Oysters, Lobster Pasta

American

4.5 (1,337)

What to order Double Cheeser, Jalapeño Bacon Burger, Onion Rings

Sushi · $$

4.2 (2,016)

What to order Salmon Belly Nigiri, Gami Special Bento Set Lunch, Beef Udon

Seafood · $$

4.5 (1,280)

What to order Lobster Rolls, Lobster Bisque, Oysters

East African · $

4.4 (321)

What to order Muthia chicken Bhiryani, Chicken Samosas, Mandazi

$$

4.3 (1,664)

What to order Fried Chicken Sandwich, Supreme Croissant Mortadella Sandwich, Pork Belly Benny

Sushi · $

4.2 (1,822)

What to order Crazy Rabbit Roll, Salmon Blossom, Sashimi

Traditional Japanese · $$

4.5 (1,184)

What to order Chef's Sashimi, BBQ Salmon Belly, Assorted Tempura

$$

4.3 (1,534)

What to order Coffee, Sandwiches, Doughnuts

American Comfort · $$

3.9 (2,829)

What to order Smash Burgers, Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, Drunken Doughnuts

Sushi · $$

4.4 (1,253)

What to order Oshizushi (Pressed Sushi), Spicy Tuna Oshi, Gindara Misozuke (Black Cod)

Brewery

4.2 (1,361)

What to order Cypress Honey Lager, Fish and Chips, Buffalo Chicken Burger

Ancestral Mexican · $$

4.7 (731)

What to order Machete Huitlacoche Quesadilla, Pollito Machete, Huarache

Mexican

4.2 (1,280)

What to order Tacos, Beef Barbacoa Flautas, Guacamole and Chips

Upscale Pub Fare · Bar & Pub · $$

4.1 (1,377)

What to order Calamari, Brunch (Sausage and Bacon), Crispy Chicken Sandwich

American · $$

4.2 (1,183)

What to order BBQ Burger, Double Vera Burger, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

$$

4.3 (988)

What to order Flat White, London Fog, Mocha

Global Tapas · $$

4.2 (1,108)

What to order Chicken Karaage Bao, Wagyu Beef Dumplings, Truffle Fries

Pizza · $$

4.6 (658)

What to order Kale Caesar Salad, Vodka Rigatoni Pasta / Alla Vodka Pasta, Hot Honey Pep Pizza

Sushi · $

4.6 (656)

What to order Carp Bowl, Tuna Poke, Spicy Tuna Roll

Pizza · $$

4.3 (882)

What to order Pizza, Meatballs, Burrata

American

4.3 (845)

What to order Hundy Cheeseburger, Fries, Bacon Burger

Authentic Thai · $

4.2 (915)

What to order Pad Thai, Red Curry, Pineapple Fried Rice

Canadian Comfort

4.2 (904)

What to order Clam Chowder Pot Pie, Mushroom Pot Pie, Pecan Pie

Sushi · $

4.1 (1,015)

What to order Happy Combo, Tuna & Salmon Combo, Miso Soup

Japanese · $$$

4.3 (781)

What to order Omakase, Miso Eggplant, Chicken Karaage

Sushi · $$$$

4.2 (818)

What to order Omakase, Tojo Roll (California Roll), Sashimi

Japanese Izakaya · $$

4.4 (641)

What to order Uni Cream Udon / Uni-bonara Udon / Crab Udon, Wagyu Skewer, Pork Cheek / Grilled Pork Cheek

Seafood · $$

4.7 (460)

What to order Raw Oysters, Fried Oysters, Fries

Thai Street

4.4 (584)

What to order Pork Belly and Gailan, Pad Thai Chicken, Chicken Wings

$$

4.5 (470)

What to order Curry Goat Roti (Dhal Puri or Buss Up Shut), Doubles, Oxtail

European Deli · $$$

4.7 (390)

What to order Prosciutto, Porchetta, Swedish Ham (Finnish Ham)

Japanese Omakase

4.5 (370)

What to order Omakase Menu, Kaisendon, Squid sushi with uni on top

Thai · $

4.1 (346)

What to order Khao Moo Krob (Crispy Pork Belly), Pad Thai with Crispy Pork, Pad See Ew

Upscale Italian · $$$

4.6 (2,026)

What to order Beef Carpaccio, Grilled Octopus, Lamb

Indian · $$$

4.3 (3,213)

What to order Tandoori Chicken, Paneer Tikka, Lamb Saag

4.3 (227)

What to order Matcha Highball, Espresso Carrotini, Beef Bourguignon Burger

Elevated Mexican · $$

4.4 (2,557)

What to order Molcajete, Queso Fundido with Chorizo, Guacamole

Traditional Korean · $$

4.4 (2,501)

What to order Lunch Special, Galbi Tang, Spicy Pork Bulgogi

Japanese Sushi And Ramen · $

4.2 (223)

What to order 3 Item Combo, Happy Combo

American Comfort

4.1 (208)

What to order Oklahoma Burger, French Onion Burger, OMG Burger

Soup

4.1 (197)

What to order Seafood Chowder (Salmon & Cod), Cheddar and Broccoli Soup, Potato Leek Soup

Diner Fare · $$

4.4 (2,053)

What to order Pancakes, Pork Belly, Club Sandwich

Authentic Mexican · $

4.5 (1,724)

What to order Tacos (Pork Carnitas, Campenchengo), Guacamole, Margarita

Italian

4.7 (139)

What to order Vodka Pepperoni Pizza, Margherita Pizza, Saltimbocca

Italian Deli · $$

4.6 (1,311)

What to order Il Classico Panini, Fresco Panini, Meatball Sandwich

Ny-style Pizza

4.7 (121)

What to order Pep 150 Pizza, Thin Crust Pizza

Mexican · Bar & Pub

4.1 (125)

What to order Gatorites, Tacos (especially Fish Taco and Sabroso), Prawn Tostada

South Indian With Traditional And Fusion · $

4.3 (1,541)

What to order Masala Dosa, Mysore Masala Dosa, Chicken 65

Vietnamese · $$

4.8 (781)

What to order Curry Soup (Curry Laksa Soup), Dry "Chicken" Noodles, Lemongrass Chick'n

High-end Italian · $$$$

4.5 (1,025)

What to order Burrata Caprese, Lasagna, Veal Chop

Authentic Mexican

4.3 (89)

What to order Cochinita Pibil Tacos, Barbacoa, Pollo con Mole

Authentic Ethiopian · $

4.7 (688)

What to order Fassil Combo, Vegetarian Combo, Keye Wot

Thai · $$

4.6 (635)

What to order Boat Noodles (Guay Tiew Ruea), Pad See Ew, Roti with Curry Sauce

Ethiopian · $

4.6 (634)

What to order Vegetarian Combo, Bozena Shiro, Lamb Tibs

Authentic Korean · $$

4.4 (737)

What to order Seafood Pancake (Haemul-pajean), Jjajangmyeon (Black Soybean Sauce Noodle), Ddookbaegi Bulgogi

Japanese Izakaya

4.8 (502)

What to order Nagoya Style Spiced Chicken Karaage, Beef Tongue, Premium Sashimi Platter

French-inspired

4.5 (392)

What to order Tasting Menu, Steak Frites, Ling Cod

Spanish

4.6 (338)

What to order Croquetas (Jamón/Gambas), Patatas Bravas, Gambas al Ajillo

Middle Eastern

4.1 (394)

What to order Seasonal Hummus, Fried Chicken, Kofta

Mexican

4.0 (343)

What to order Birria Tacos / Quesabirria, Tacos Asada, Fish Baja Taco