Vancouver Magazine Awards Restaurants in Vancouver (May 2026)

$$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Old Fashioned Doughnuts, Cappuccino, Flat White

Canadian Comfort · Vancouver

4.2 ★

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

New York-style Pizza · $$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

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

Mexican · Vancouver

4.2 ★

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

Vietnamese · $$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

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

Contemporary Canadian · $$$$ · Vancouver

4.7 ★

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

French · $$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

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

Ethiopian · $ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

What to order Vegetarian Combo, Bozena Shiro, Lamb Tibs

$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Mexican · Vancouver

4.0 ★

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

Modern Chinese · $$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Vancouver

4.8 ★

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

Steakhouse · $$$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Sustainable Seafood · $$$$ · Vancouver

4.7 ★

What to order Seafood Tower, Miso Sablefish, Hamachi Sashimi

Modern Canadian · $$$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

West Coast · $$$$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Sablefish, Dessert Sampler, Chocolate Mousse

Pizza · $$ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

What to order Pizza, Meatballs, Burrata

Vietnamese · $ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Bun Rieu, Pho, Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings

Regional Canadian · $$$ · Vancouver

4.2 ★

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

$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

What to order Liege Waffles, Fricassée, Cassoulet

Pizza · $$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

Spanish · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

Authentic Mexican · $ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Cantonese Bbq · $$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

Upscale Italian · $$$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

What to order Beef Carpaccio, Grilled Octopus, Lamb

Seafood · $$$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

What to order Oysters, Fish n Chip Cones, Brioche

French-inspired · Vancouver

4.5 ★

What to order Tasting Menu, Steak Frites, Ling Cod

Authentic Mexican · $ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

What to order Pastor Tacos, Carnitas Burrito, Quesobirria

Spanish Tapas · $$ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

What to order Garlic Shrimp, Jamon Iberico, Octopus

North Vietnamese · $$ · Vancouver

4.2 ★

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

$$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Lamb Shank, Sourdough Flatbread with Dips, Chicken and Barberries

Vegetarian Vietnamese · $$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

What to order Coconut Rice Cakes, Mushroom Wings / Uncle Hing's Hot Wings, Peanut Satay Noodles

Italian · Vancouver

4.7 ★

What to order Vodka Pepperoni Pizza, Margherita Pizza, Saltimbocca

South Indian With Traditional And Fusion · $ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

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

Japanese Comfort · $$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Cantonese · $$$ · Vancouver

4.2 ★

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

Authentic Mexican · Vancouver

4.3 ★

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

Mexican · Bar & Pub · Vancouver

4.1 ★

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

Contemporary Steakhouse · $$$$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

What to order Cured Hamachi, Bison Tartare, Beef Wellington

Seafood · $$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Authentic Ethiopian · $ · Vancouver

4.7 ★

What to order Fassil Combo, Vegetarian Combo, Keye Wot

Thai Noodles · $$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Plant-based · Vancouver

4.6 ★

What to order Chickpea Tofu, Tasting Menu (Chef's Tasting Menu / "Lettuce Cook!"), Dutch Baby

High-end Italian · $$$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

What to order Burrata Caprese, Lasagna, Veal Chop

Vietnamese Fusion · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Frog Legs, Crab Garlic Noodles, Oxtail

Steakhouse · $$$$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

Brewery · Vancouver

4.2 ★

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

Middle Eastern · Vancouver

4.1 ★

What to order Seasonal Hummus, Fried Chicken, Kofta

Seafood · $$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

What to order Lobster Rolls, Lobster Bisque, Oysters

Inventive Pacific Northwest · $$$$ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

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

New American · $$$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Brunch Polenta, Crispy Chicken, Chicken Agnolotti

Steakhouse · $$$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

What to order Cheese Toast, Caesar Salad (Tableside), Steak (various cuts)

Mediterranean · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Souvlaki Platter, Oysters, Lobster Pasta

$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

$$ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

What to order Coffee, Sandwiches, Doughnuts

Seafood And Chop House · $$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

What to order Oysters, Seafood Linguini, Seafood Tower

East African · $ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Muthia chicken Bhiryani, Chicken Samosas, Mandazi

Traditional Japanese Ramen · $ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

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

Korean Bbq · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

Pacific Northwest · $$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Italian Deli · $$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

Elevated Mexican · $$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Molcajete, Queso Fundido with Chorizo, Guacamole

Northern Italian · $$$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

French · $$$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

What to order Tasting Menu, Lobster Bisque, Frog Legs

Donut Shop · $ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

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

Modern Indian · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Thai Street · New Westminster

4.4 ★

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

Ancestral Mexican · $$ · Vancouver

4.7 ★

What to order Machete Huitlacoche Quesadilla, Pollito Machete, Huarache

Refined Thai · $$$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Massaman Lamb Shank, Thai Sausage Crispy Rice Salad, Mussels

Japanese Ramen · $ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

$$ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

What to order Flat White, London Fog, Mocha

$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Vancouver

4.3 ★

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

Moroccan · Vancouver

4.3 ★

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

Chinese · $$$$ · Vancouver

4.2 ★

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

$$ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

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

Neapolitan Pizza · $$ · North Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Carbonara, Il Bastardo Pizza, Pesto Pizza

Modern Canadian · $$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

What to order Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Spaghetti with Clams, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Italian · $$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

What to order Gnocchi, Pizza, Tiramisu

Homestyle Comfort · $ · Vancouver

4.9 ★

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

Seafood · Vancouver

4.6 ★

What to order Grilled Humboldt Squid, Grilled Scallops, Mussels

Japanese Izakaya · Vancouver

4.8 ★

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

Italian · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Italian · $$$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

European Deli · $$$ · Vancouver

4.7 ★

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

Seafood · $$ · Vancouver

4.7 ★

What to order Raw Oysters, Fried Oysters, Fries

Upscale Canadian · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Aebleskiver, Winter King Cabbage, Dungeness Crab

Japanese Izakaya · $$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

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

Japanese Ramen · $ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

$$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

Seafood And Steak · Vancouver

4.7 ★

What to order Garlic Gruyère Brioche, Branzino, Chocolate Cake

Seafood · $$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Oysters, Lobster Poutine, Fish Tacos

Thai · $ · Vancouver

4.1 ★

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

Greek · $ · Vancouver

4.8 ★

What to order Souvlaki Wraps, Chicken Gyro, Lamb Wrap

Authentic Thai · Vancouver

4.4 ★

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

Pizza · $$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

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

French · $$$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

Soup · Vancouver

4.1 ★

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

Ny-style Pizza · Vancouver

4.7 ★

What to order Pep 150 Pizza, Thin Crust Pizza

Regional Indian · $$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Butter Chicken, Saag Paneer, Garlic Naan

Authentic Korean · $$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

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

Traditional Korean · $$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

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

Sushi · $$$ · Vancouver

4.7 ★

What to order Oyster Motoyaki, Spicy Toro Sashimi, Gomae

Japanese Omakase · Vancouver

4.8 ★

What to order Nigiri (various fish), Sea Urchin (Uni), Mushroom Soup

Modern Peruvian · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

French · $$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Mexican · Vancouver

4.9 ★

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

Indian · $$$ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

What to order Tandoori Chicken, Paneer Tikka, Lamb Saag

Syrian · $$ · Vancouver

4.8 ★

What to order Chicken dishes, Lamb dishes, Beef dishes

Japanese Omakase · $$$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

What to order Omakase, Uni Nigiri, Spot Prawn Nigiri

Authentic Thai · $ · Vancouver

4.2 ★

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

Vegetarian · $$$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

What to order Chef's Tasting Menu, Sourdough and Butter, Dessert

Vietnamese With French Fusion · $$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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

Modern American · $$ · Vancouver

4.2 ★

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

Diner Fare · $$ · Vancouver

4.4 ★

What to order Pancakes, Pork Belly, Club Sandwich

Seafood · $$ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

What to order Maple Walnut Prawns, Mussels, Tuna Tataki

Inventive Asian Fusion · $$ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

What to order Prawn Sando, Chicken & Crack Rice, Pork Belly and Fried Chicken Rice Bowl

Thai · $$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

Neapolitan Pizza · $$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

What to order Pizza, Meatballs, Frittura Napoletana

Vietnamese · $$ · Vancouver

4.8 ★

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

Indian · $$ · Vancouver

4.3 ★

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

Syrian And Lebanese · Vancouver

4.5 ★

What to order Baba Ghanoush, Muhammara, Lamb Chops

Breakfast · $$ · Vancouver

4.2 ★

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

Northern Thai · $$ · Vancouver

4.6 ★

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

Middle Eastern · Vancouver

4.6 ★

What to order Corn Bread, Brussel Sprouts, Bolani

Korean · $$ · Vancouver

4.5 ★

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