Restaurants in Vancouver

Metro Vancouver has one of the most varied dining scenes in Canada, shaped by its Pacific coast setting and the many communities who call the region home. Downtown, Gastown, Yaletown and the West End have a dense mix of casual and special-occasion dining, while Main Street, Commercial Drive and Kitsilano are known for neighbourhood spots. Richmond, Burnaby around Metrotown, and Surrey are destinations in their own right for Chinese, Korean, Japanese and South Asian food.

Reservations are a good idea for weekend evenings and larger groups, and many places take bookings online. Walk-in spots often have shorter waits before 6 p.m. or later in the evening. Check each listing for hours, menus and dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free. Tipping on table service is customary in BC. If you are using transit, many busy dining streets are close to SkyTrain or frequent bus routes, and step-free access is worth confirming in older buildings.