Best Restaurants in Yaletown, Vancouver (Oct 2026)
Waterfront patios, polished cocktail bars, and destination seafood restaurants. Yaletown is one of Vancouver's most walkable dining neighborhoods.
Last updated October 8, 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 | ElisaContemporary Steakhouse | 580 |    |
4.6 ★3,174 reviews | Cured Hamachi, Bison Tartare | 1109 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6 |
| 2 | Sushi Okeya KyujiroJapanese Omakase | 355 |  |
4.8 ★285 reviews | Nigiri (various fish), Sea Urchin (Uni) | 1038 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4 |
| 3 | Moltaqa Moroccan RestaurantMoroccan | 322 | |
4.3 ★2,159 reviews | Hummus, Harira Soup | 1002 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2E2 |
| 4 | Blue Water CafeSustainable Seafood | 298 |  |
4.7 ★3,736 reviews | Seafood Tower, Miso Sablefish | 1095 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W9 |
| 5 | Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish MarketSeafood | 279 | |
4.5 ★3,511 reviews | Oysters (Happy Hour), Mussels and Clams in White Wine Sauce | 762 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V6B 2P2 |
| 6 | Homer St. Cafe and BarNew American | 274 | |
4.4 ★2,337 reviews | Brunch Polenta, Crispy Chicken | 898 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W5 |
| 7 | MinamiSushi | 180 | |
4.5 ★3,871 reviews | Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi, Toro Nigiri | 1118 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5L1 |
| 8 | Rodney's Oyster HouseSeafood | 175 | |
4.4 ★2,533 reviews | Oysters, Lobster Poutine | 1228 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6L2 |
| 9 | The ParlourModern American | 170 | |
4.2 ★2,257 reviews | Pizza (various), Honey I'm Home Pizza | 1011 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4 |
| 10 | DovetailModern American | 166 |  |
4.5 ★901 reviews | Spicy Vodka Pasta, BangBang Shrimp | 1079 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P9 |
| 11 | HundyAmerican | 163 | |
4.3 ★845 reviews | Hundy Cheeseburger, Fries | 1144 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6 |
| 12 | Tasty Indian Bistro | YaletownIndian | 150 | |
4.3 ★3,213 reviews | Tandoori Chicken, Paneer Tikka | 1261 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1E2 |
| 13 | OEB Breakfast Co.Breakfast | 117 | 4.4 ★3,312 reviews | Gold Digga Breakfast Poutine, Chicken Waffle | 1137 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2Y3 | |
| 14 | Ignite Pizzeria YaletownNeapolitan-style Pizza | 103 | 4.6 ★661 reviews | Funghi Supreme, Montreal Smoked Meat Pizza | 987 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T2 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.