Vancouver Magazine Awards Restaurants in Vancouver (Mar 2026)
The Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards are the city's longest-running annual dining awards, recognizing excellence across cuisine categories with both judges' picks and readers' choice.
See the official 2025 list at Vancouver Magazine Awards.
Last updated March 16, 2026
AJ's Brooklyn Pizza Joint
Vancouver
What to order Detroit Thor Pizza, New York Style Pizza, Garlic Knots
Anh and Chi
Vancouver
What to order Bánn Khot (Crispy Prawn Cakes), Bún Thịt Nướng (Vermicelli Bowl with Grilled Beef), Signature Noodle Bowl
AnnaLena
Vancouver
What to order The Cheeseburger 2050, Temperature Gradient, East Meets West
Au Comptoir
Vancouver
What to order Steak Frites, Duck Confit Salad, Crème Brûlée
Baby Dhal Roti Shop
Vancouver
What to order Doubles, Goat Curry, Buss Up Shut
Baja Racing Sports Bar
Vancouver
What to order Guacamole and Fried Chips, Tuna, Molcajeta
Bao Bei
Vancouver
What to order Crispy Tofu, Sichuan Chicken, Pork Belly
Bar Bravo
Vancouver
What to order Grilled Octopus, Tuna Toast, Tofino King Salmon
Black+Blue
Vancouver
What to order Filet Mignon, Ribeye Steak, Dry-Aged New York Strip
Blue Water Cafe
Vancouver
What to order Seafood Tower, Sablefish, Halibut Sashimi
Botanist
Vancouver
What to order Lobster Benedict, Beef Tartare, Black Pepper-Crusted Salmon
Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen
Vancouver
What to order Bun Rieu, Fish Cake Noodle Soup, Bun Cha Ca
Burdock & Co
Vancouver
What to order Wagyu Beef Add-On, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Tomato Salad
Casa Molina
Vancouver
What to order Paella, Octopus, Mushroom Croquetas
Chinatown BBQ
Vancouver
What to order BBQ Pork, Char Siu, Gai Lan with Roasted Garlic Crisp Oil
Collective Goods
Vancouver
What to order Beef Tartare, Seasonal Risotto, Grilled Octopus
COMEDOR By La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
Vancouver
What to order Quesobirria, Tacos de Huitlacoche, Fish Tacos
Como Taperia
Vancouver
What to order Fried Iberico Chorizo, Patatas Bravas, Croquettes
Crab Hot Lau (Kingsway)
Vancouver
What to order Crab Hot Pot, Crab Spring Rolls, Sour Duck Vermicelli Noodle Soup
Do Chay
Vancouver
What to order Coconut Rice Cake, Uncle Hing's Wings, Vegan Prawn Curry
Dosa Corner
Vancouver
What to order Butter Chicken Dosa, Mysore Dosa, Masala Dosa
EL COMPA | Cocina Mexicana
Vancouver
What to order Cochinita Pibil Tacos/Burrito, Asada Tacos, Pollo con Mole
Elisa
Vancouver
What to order Wagyu Steak, Beef Wellington, Seafood Tower
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market
Vancouver
What to order Oysters on the Half Shell, Lobster Poutine, Sea-Cuterie Board
Fat Mao Noodles (Thai Soup Noodles)-Chinatown
Vancouver
What to order Khao Soi Chicken Curry, Spicy Boat Noodles, Hot and Sour Pork Noodles
Folke
Vancouver
What to order Chickpea Tofu, Beet Tartare, Potato Rosti
Good Thief
Vancouver
What to order Charcuterie Board, Roasted Cauliflower, Beef Tartare
Haifa
Vancouver
What to order Seasonal Hummus, Fried Chicken, Kofta
Kilimanjaro Snack House & Catering
Vancouver
What to order Chicken Samosas, Sweet Samosas, Daal & Rice
L'Abattoir
Vancouver
What to order Steak Tartare, Baked Pacific Oysters, Pork Jowl Confit
LA GROTTA DEL FORMAGGIO
Vancouver
What to order Classic Panini, Meatball Sub, Focaccia Sandwich
La Mezcaleria
Vancouver
What to order Guacamole with Tortilla Chips, Ceviche Verde, Baja Fish Taco
La Quercia & L'Ufficio
Vancouver
What to order Agnolotti del Plin, Seared Scallops and Pork Belly, Brown Butter Ricotta Agnolotti
Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie
Vancouver
What to order Duck Breast, Foie Gras, Tuna Tartare
Machete Ancestral Mexican Food
Vancouver
What to order Machetes, Pozol, Horchata
Maenam
Vancouver
What to order Banana Blossom Salad, Crispy Duck Salad, Smoked Beef Brisket Red Curry
Maruhachi Ra-men Westend
Vancouver
What to order Miso Ramen, Cha-Shu Tamago Ramen, Veggie Curry Ramen
Maxine's Cafe & Bar
Vancouver
What to order Avocado Toast, Classic Eggs Benedict, Buttermilk Pancakes
Meo
Vancouver
What to order Pornstar Martini, Matcha Highball, Basque Cheesecake
Mott 32 Vancouver
Vancouver
What to order Peking Duck, Kung Pao Lobster, General Tso's Chicken
Nightingale
Vancouver
What to order Baked Japanese Sweet Potato, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Pizza Margherita
Nook
Vancouver
What to order Gnocchi, Pizza, Tiramisu
Oku Izakaya Bar
Vancouver
What to order Beef Tongue, Nagoya Style Spiced Chicken Karaage, Yellowtail Hamachi with Wa-Chimichurri Sauce
Osteria Elio Volpe
Vancouver
What to order Rabbit Ragu, Calabreselli alla Vodka, Beef Tenderloin Spiedini
Osteria Savio Volpe
Vancouver
What to order Truffle Arancini, Burrata with Pine Nuts and Apricot Jam, Tagliatelle Bolognese
Published on Main
Vancouver
What to order Hunter's Chicken, Scallops, Hay Custard
Song (by Kin Kao)
Vancouver
What to order Tom Yum Soup, Pomelo Salad, Pad Thai
St. Lawrence Restaurant
Vancouver
What to order Foie Gras Custard, Escargot, Beef Tartare
Sumi Korean Restaurant
Vancouver
What to order Seafood Pancake, Jjajangmyeon, Seafood Tofu Soup
Sura Korean Royal Cuisine Restaurant Vancouver
Vancouver
What to order Galbi Tang, Dolsot Bibimbap, Bossam
Sushi Hil
Vancouver
What to order Lunch Set, King Salmon Aburi Oshi, Foie Gras Nigiri
Sushi Okeya Kyujiro
Vancouver
What to order Omakase Dinner, Chawanmushi, Tempura
SUYO Modern Peruvian
Vancouver
What to order Ceviche Afrodisiaco, Arroz con Pato, Lucuma Crème Brûlée
Taqueria Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
Vancouver
What to order Mega Quesabirria, Golden Tacos, Golden Pizza
Tasty Indian Bistro | Yaletown
Vancouver
What to order Butter Chicken, Lamb Korma, Shahi Paneer
Thai Basil Restaurant
Vancouver
What to order Pad Thai, Red Thai Curry, Tofu Wedges with Peanut Sauce
The Acorn Restaurant
Vancouver
What to order Chef's Tasting Menu, Fried Halloumi, Broccolini Tempura
The Lunch Lady
Vancouver
What to order Wagyu Pho, Beef Carpaccio, Duck Salad
Torafuku
Vancouver
What to order Basque Cheesecake, Prawn Sando, Beef Noodle Soup
Viet Family - The Vegan House
Vancouver
What to order Lemongrass Chickun, Summer Rolls, Veggie Pho
Vij's
Vancouver
What to order Lamb Kebabs, Railway Platter, Kulfi
Yasma
Vancouver
What to order Hummus, Lamb Chops, Muhammara
Zab Bite - Thai E-Sarn Cuisine
Vancouver
What to order Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Crispy Grilled Pork
Top Vancouver Magazine Awards in Vancouver
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Published on MainContemporary | 4.4 ★1,690 reviews | Hunter's Chicken, Scallops | 3593 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4 | |
| 2 | AnnaLenaContemporary | 4.7 ★1,671 reviews | The Cheeseburger 2050, Temperature Gradient | 1809 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 4M6 | |
| 3 | Burdock & CoContemporary | 4.2 ★666 reviews | Wagyu Beef Add-On, Buttermilk Fried Chicken | 2702 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8 | |
| 4 | St. Lawrence RestaurantFrench Canadian | 4.6 ★1,449 reviews | Foie Gras Custard, Escargot | 269 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G3 | |
| 5 | BotanistContemporary | 4.6 ★1,864 reviews | Lobster Benedict, Beef Tartare | 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9 | |
| 6 | The Acorn RestaurantVegetarian | 4.5 ★1,998 reviews | Chef's Tasting Menu, Fried Halloumi | 3995 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3 | |
| 7 | Anh and ChiVietnamese | 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 | The Lunch LadyVietnamese | 4.5 ★3,636 reviews | Wagyu Pho, Beef Carpaccio | 1046 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9 | |
| 9 | Vij'sIndian | 4.3 ★3,047 reviews | Lamb Kebabs, Railway Platter | 3106 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2 | |
| 10 | MaenamThai | 4.4 ★1,273 reviews | Banana Blossom Salad, Crispy Duck Salad | 1938 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5 | |
| 11 | Sushi HilSushi | 4.7 ★667 reviews | Lunch Set, King Salmon Aburi Oshi | 3330 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7 | |
| 12 | Sushi Okeya KyujiroJapanese | 4.8 ★267 reviews | Omakase Dinner, Chawanmushi | 1038 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4 | |
| 13 | Osteria Savio VolpeItalian | 4.6 ★3,516 reviews | Truffle Arancini, Burrata with Pine Nuts and Apricot Jam | 615 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3K5 | |
| 14 | NightingaleContemporary Canadian | 4.5 ★3,748 reviews | Baked Japanese Sweet Potato, Buttermilk Fried Chicken | 1017 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G6 | |
| 15 | ElisaSteakhouse | 4.6 ★3,076 reviews | Wagyu Steak, Beef Wellington | 1109 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6 | |
| 16 | L'AbattoirFrench | 4.5 ★1,630 reviews | Steak Tartare, Baked Pacific Oysters | 217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2 | |
| 17 | Bao BeiModern Chinese | 4.5 ★1,366 reviews | Crispy Tofu, Sichuan Chicken | 163 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X4 | |
| 18 | Como TaperiaSpanish | 4.3 ★1,191 reviews | Fried Iberico Chorizo, Patatas Bravas | 201 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 0H3 | |
| 19 | Osteria Elio VolpeItalian | 4.5 ★737 reviews | Rabbit Ragu, Calabreselli alla Vodka | 540 W 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1T4 | |
| 20 | Song (by Kin Kao)Thai | 4.4 ★564 reviews | Tom Yum Soup, Pomelo Salad | 317 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5 | |
| 21 | Good ThiefContemporary | 4.4 ★260 reviews | Charcuterie Board, Roasted Cauliflower | 3336 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7 | |
| 22 | Maruhachi Ra-men WestendRamen | 4.6 ★3,046 reviews | Miso Ramen, Cha-Shu Tamago Ramen | 780 Bidwell St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2J6 | |
| 23 | Blue Water CafeSeafood | 4.7 ★3,711 reviews | Seafood Tower, Sablefish | 1095 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W9 | |
| 24 | Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish MarketSeafood | 4.5 ★3,449 reviews | Oysters on the Half Shell, Lobster Poutine | 762 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V6B 2P2 | |
| 25 | Chinatown BBQChinese | 4.6 ★2,144 reviews | BBQ Pork, Char Siu | 130 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3 |
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