Dining in Vancouver

A large cosmopolitan ocean-front city, Vancouver offers a plethora of cuisine with gastronomic influences from Europe and the wider Pacific Rim area. Expect pretty much everything from funky food-trucks serving unique street food options to craft breweries to Michelin starred fine dining. Whether it’s a casual laid-back experience or something a little more lavish, here’s a few suggestions to get you started:

ARC Restaurant

ARC is the Fairmont Waterfront’s signature restaurant on lobby level. With floor to ceiling windows offering a stunning harbour view, this is a great setting to soak up the unique vibes of downtown Vancouver. The menu has a Pacific Northwest focus using locally sourced ingredients – some of which come from the hotel’s very own rooftop herb garden and beehives. Local craft beers, outstanding BC wine selections and expertly crafted Fairmont cocktails all enhance the experience at the ARC.

Botanist

Located within the Fairmont Pacific Rim,and highlighting regionally inspired produce from the Pacific Northwest, this is one for that special occasion. Farm-to-fork is popular here and Botanist uses sustainably sourced seafood and organic ingredients from local suppliers. Bright and earthy flavours have been carefully crafted to produce an exclusive wine menu fuelled by culinary passion.

Dovetail

A stylish restaurant in the Yaletown area of Vancouver known for its California-inspired sharing plates, creative cocktails and lively atmosphere that blends West Coats charm with a sophisticated dining experience.

Lavantine Restaurant & Skybar

Located on the 14th floor, this is the only garden-like rooftop restaurant of it’s kind under the Vancouver sky with panoramic city views. The cuisine here is a blend of flavours from the Levant region with a West Coast touch.

Hydra Estiatorio Mediterreanean

The Hydra offers exceptional upmarket Greek dining in downtown Vancouver with seafood options inspired by the Aegean islands. Chef-driven traditional dishes grilled with perfect execution – this is a dining experience without parallel. Visit the raw bar to pick your own choice of fish – imported daily from Greece, New Zealand and Hawaii, plus locally sourced salmon, oysters and shrimp from British Columbia.

Notch8 Restaurant & Bar

Luxurious and contemporary in design, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s restaurant offers fine regional fare, prized classics and hand-crafted cocktails. Notch8 was named after a train’s top speed and pays homage to The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s legacy as a luxury hotel beside the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Capo & The Spritz

A popular Italian spot in the Yaletown area of Vancouver known for its handmade pastas, pizzas and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails along side a warm, vibrant neighborhood atmosphere. Located in the Opus Vancouver Hotel.

Cactus Club Cafe

Refined and elevated Canadian pub fare with a relaxed sports bar feel. Pop in here for a casual dinner and soak up the lively atmosphere while watching the latest game. There are no less than four venues to choose from - Burrard St, Coal Harbour, Yaletown and English Bay.

Phnom Penh

Situated in the heart of Chinatown, this family-owned restaurant has been running since 1985 impressing the crowds with a mixture of Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine. With almost 100 rice, noodle and soup preparations, you can be sure to find your perfect meal.

Barbara (One Michelin Star)

Chef Patrick Hennessy’s seasonal tasting menu that showcases refined, locally sourced ingredients in an intimate setting.

Kissa Tanto (One Michelin Star)

This jazz inspired 1960’s Tokyo themed restaurant is a contemporary delight, where creative combinations of Japanese and Italian cuisine are used to create magnificent culinary masterpieces. The cultural blend makes eating here a very unique experience which can be seen in dishes such as the tajarin - hand-cut pasta with miso-cured egg yolk and Tiramisu turned Eastern with a plum wine-soaked tofu filling.

Published On Main

Pickled or preserved, chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson and his team use only the most seasonal of ingredients from local surroundings. Delivering modern twists on traditional favourites, the menu intrigues and uses only the best ingredients for each season. Some things may be new to you, others familiar, each dish is varied and will satisfy any curious palate.