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 Dine, Lounge & Dance In Style |
1066 West Hastings Vancouver, BC Canada +1 604 683 5843 http://aqua1066.com |
A must-hit spot for the young and trendy crowd who like to drink, dance and party hardy, Aqua 1066 is part lounge bar, part nightclub and part restaurant. Relax with a cocktail on the patio or show off your moves on the dance floor as DJs spin the latest pop and hip-hop tunes. Stylish and sophisticated, Aqua 1066 gets plenty crowded with students and young professionals, particularly on weekend nights. If you're looking for a tamer atmosphere, stop by their restaurant for a sit-down lunch or dinner. Check their website for upcoming events and special nightly deals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Off-Stage Amusement |
1585 Johnston Street (Granville Island) Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9 Canada +1 604 687 1354 http://www.artsclub.com/onstag... |
This lounge is a popular place for a creative crowd. Nightly shows make the watering hole a prime locale to enjoy live musical and comedy acts. The menu is predominantly West Coast-style cuisine: spicy chicken wings or large platters of nachos with dip are popular orders at less than CAD10. With the large variety of liquor lining the bar's back wall, it is obvious that drinks are this institution's specialty. Locally brewed ales are constantly in demand and worth a taste. See website for complete menu and monthly entertainment calendar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oceanside seafood specialists |
2209 West 1st Avenue Vancouver, BC V6K 1E9 Canada +1 604 734 1113 |
Crack into some fresh East Coast lobster at this bistro located two blocks from Kitsilano Beach. The decor is contemporary, with light and airy clay-colored walls, slate tiles, white linen-covered tables, and Art Deco-style French posters. Live entertainment is featured most summer evenings. Lovers of shellfish will revel in the selection here. The Atlantic Lobster is served in a variety of ways, including in a fresh bisque and salads. The menu also features pasta and seafood-free entrees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A fusion of international flavors |
1215 Bidwell Street Vancouver, BC V6G 2K7 Canada +1 604 689 8822 http://www.balthazarvancouver.... |
This massive downtown restaurant is the perfect place to don black and sport the mod doo. Everything about the place oozes cool, with earthy tones and enough sex appeal to bring out the hip crowd. Although being seen is a big draw, the menu backs up the atmosphere with an eclectic offering of appetizers, wood fired pizzas and upscale a main menu that includes creative spins of seafood and steaks. The 'Bordello Room' bar area has expands the chill out ambiance with an intimate space warmed by a fireplace, shrouded in soft red lighting and dotted with comfy chairs and sofas. It serves what so many other city restaurants have gone gaga over - fusion tapas. There are a wide variety of choices, from Asian-inspired seafood picks to vegetarian creations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Up-Scale Seafood Restaurant |
1795 Beach Ave Vancouver, BC Canada +1 604 669 2225 http://www.boathouserestaurant... |
This is one of Vancouver's most up-scale restaurants, well known for its fresh seafood, in-season specialties and large patios. It is the place to meet for cocktails or to watch the sunset over a bottle of BC wine and fresh-shucked oysters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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10,000 Square Foot Entertainment Hotspot |
965-967 Granville St Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L3 Canada +1 604 685 3288 (Club) / +1 604 685 3189 (Lounge) http://www.capricenightclub.com |
A former movie theater, this 10,000 square foot space has been transformed into a modern entertainment spot for dining, drinking and dancing. The lounge and grill side of Caprice features cozy seating, a full kitchen menu and a relaxed ambiance. After a meal of pizza, steak or homemade lasagna, head over to Caprice's nightclub to dance off some of those calories and play a game of pool while taking in the state-of-the-art light, audio and sound system. Check their website for food and drink menus, nightly drink specials, and upcoming events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live music, large cocktail menu |
3611 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6R 2B8 Canada +1 604 738 1959 |
One of the best venues in town for live jazz, this popular subterranean lounge in Kitsilano offers a substantial cocktail menu and live music ranging from jazz to hip-hop, every night of the week. The rotating menu offers a range of light snacks at reasonable prices. Entrees are pasta dishes such as Vegetarian Lasagna or Cannelloni with Spinach and Feta. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Treasures from the Ocean |
1257 Hamilton Street Vancouver, BC V6B5P9 Canada +1 604 685 5010 http://www.coastrestaurant.ca |
Connoiseurs of seafood in Vancouver have a reason to smack their lips. This newly opened restaurant offers seafood delights from different parts of the world. Try the Tiger Prawns Tempura, clams, mussels or oysters - all are delicious. The décor is trendy and the dining area is located in the loft. There is also a well-stocked bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Funky hide-out |
515 Davie St (near Richards) Vancouver, BC V6B 5B6 Canada +1 604 682 4388 http://www.dv8lounge.com/ |
This is a hub of local colour. Situated downtown in a lively neighbourhood, it is a restaurant by day and lounge by night that is frequented by musicians, writers and artists. The decor is dark, enhancing the bright paintings that dress the walls and handmade lanterns that zigzag the ceiling. The menu reflects an eclectic mix of vegetarian and West Coast culinary style. A popular dish is the Bruschetta (CAD6.25), served atop toasted foccacia bread with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese and pesto. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A taste of the exotic |
1780 Davie St Vancouver, BC V6G 1W2 Canada +1 604 801 6681 http://www.denmanfreehouse.ca/ |
The Denman St. Freehouse blends a casual ambiance with upscale cuisine. Renowned for their range of beer on tap, great service, and exotic dishes, a trip to the Denman St. Freehouse for brunch or dinner is a must while in Vancouver. If you're partial to creative brunch specialties, why not try a smoked salmon and Brie omelet? Also note their specialized seasonal dishes including spaghetti with rabbit Bolognese, butternut squash, or wild salmon filet. For information on seasonal menu choices, visit their website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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High-end, hip eatery |
615 Seymour St Vancouver, BC V6B 3K3 Canada +1 604 605 8282 http://www.gothamsteakhouse.com/ |
One of Vancouver's most extravagant places to dine, this New York inspired steakhouse is one of the best places to be noticed in if you're a single young professional. The high ceilinged, three-storey restaurant has etched its place in the power-dining and matchmaking scenes. The menu is dominated by gourmet meat dishes served à la carte: the roasted prime rib of beef is a popular entree, and the double-cut lamb chops are a favourite. Appetizers range from a selection of fresh oysters to fried calamari with hot cherry peppers and Cajun mayo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip retro-lounge |
1216 Bute Street (At Davie) Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z8 Canada +1 604 609 6665 http://www.jupitercafe.com/ |
This West End cafe has a retro-lounge atmosphere and live entertainment. Sit back in a cushy vinyl chair and enjoy a fresh brew, stack of nachos, or gourmet pasta dish. Live stand-up comedy is featured on Monday nights and there is Latin Music Tuesdays and other live entertainment throughout the week. Those not interested in any of the preceding can occupy themselves with the several billiards tables, or grab a bite from the adjacent bagel bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Food and dance |
862 Richards Street Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8 Canada +1 604 899 9199 http://www.lucymaebrown.ca |
For a superb dining experience give Lucy Mae Brown a try. Eclectic fare on the menu is both tempting and pricey. But when it arrives, all is forgiven. The wait staff also does a good job, though on certain days service can be slow. The lounge downstairs offers good drinks, though patrons prefer the patio. Youngsters can be found in the lounge dancing away, or sipping cocktails and feasting on tapas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unobtrusive elegance |
550 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6E 1L6 Canada +1 604 899 3049 http://www.deltahotels.com |
Located in the Delta Vancouver Suites Hotel, this restaurant reflects the elegance and special hospitality of the accommodations. Counted among the city critics' favourites, this eatery is frequented by young professionals. Long, textured fabrics frame tall windows. The walls are painted muted yellow. The menu offers Grilled Portebellini Marinated Bocconcini and slow baked tomato arugula salad as an appetizer. For the main course, the Porcini Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast with roasted red onion and pancetta potato in a mango chive vinaigrette is a savoury meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A popular after-work eatery |
830 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1J8 Canada +1 604 683 3300 http://www.moosesdownunder.com/ |
The restaurant has a pub-style ambience and a warm and casual welcome. Wood accents, Australian paraphernalia, and brass accents complete the feeling. Meals can be pre-ordered from the extensive online-ordering menu. Aussie, American and Canadian classics can be found on this extensive menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Find traditional and generous servings of soups, salads, sandwiches, shepard's pie, pizzas, pasts, and more. Some favourites are Beef stew, Cabbage rolls, and the Aussie Meat Pie. The beer selection is international. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For meat lovers |
750 West Cordova Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1A1 Canada +1 604 915 5105 http://www.mortons.com |
For those who are fond of meat, Morton's is a good pick - this steakhouse offers some juicy meat delights. Its steaks and Maine lobsters will surely leave you craving for more. Also, the Rib Lamb Chops and Salmon Fillet are worth a try. The ambience is lively with Frank Sinatra's tunes playing in the background. And if you're planning to throw a party, this place could be the ultimate retreat for your guests. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top-rated take-out pizza |
2684 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6K 2G3 Canada +1 604 737 0707 http://www.natspizza.com/ |
Rated a local favourite, this is the place for true pizza lovers. Try the Pesto Artichoke (CAD16 large, CAD19 extra large, or by the slice) or the 5th Avenue (spinach, Roma tomatoes, onion and feta). The many other ingredients, gourmet or standard, are always fresh and the end result is a non-greasy, thin-crusted and filling treat. You'll dine in a bright and busy room with long pizza counters and a classic New York pizzeria feel. There are also hero sandwiches, pasta dishes, soups and salads. Second location at 1080 Denman Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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House Music & College Kids |
3293 West Fourth Ave (near Blenheim) Vancouver, BC V6K 1R8 Canada +1 604 736 0212 http://www.nevermind.ca/ |
If you are in the mood for a bite to eat in a place packed with trendy university kids enjoying house music and a friendly waitstaff, check out this bar/restaurant. The casual Kitsilano spot has a decent menu of interesting appetizers and creative entrees, and is open for brunch, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks. The atmosphere is sort of dark and dingy, but is perfect for hiding out with friends in a black light-lit booth. The large patio becomes packed on sunny days and warm nights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spicy Louisiana-style dishes |
3014 Granville St Vancouver, BC V6H 3J8 Canada +1 604 732 7550 |
This jazz and blues inspired restaurant just out of downtown is busy most nights of the week. Find generous servings of spicy Southern-style cuisine. Among the Louisiana favorites are Jambalaya and Seafood Gumbo. The choice of appetizers includes specialties such as alligator served in Cajun tartar sauce. There is also a selection of Caribbean curries and seafood. The atmosphere is festive and noisy and the walls are covered in colourful art and black and white photos of jazz and blues greats. Experience live music weekly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Epitome of downtown chic |
1039 Mainland Street Vancouver, BC V6B 5P9 Canada +1 604 684 2777 http://www.sectionthree.com/ |
This restaurant is the epitome of downtown chic: smart, stylish and inviting. Located in Yaletown, Vancouver's newest dining and entertainment centre, its décor is stunning with lots of open space, including a heated patio. It serves pizza, sandwiches, seafood and vegetarian and West Coast fare. For entrées, try the grilled scallops with saffron cream and sweet Thai black rice, or the chicken, mushroom, and artichoke linguini with a light roasted garlic-lemon cream sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Hip Causual Lounge |
670 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1E3 Canada +1 604 697 9199 http://www.skybarvancouver.com... |
The hottest place to be and be seen is at the SkyBar restuarnt and lounge. The restaurant offers delectable dishes, such as Flame Kissed Jumbo Prawns, and decadent desserts that will surely make a memorable dining experience for anyone. With the appearance of an upscale nightclub, three distinct floors, an extoic rooftop atmosphere, and four bars, SkyBar is the premier night-spot in Vancouver. Review © 2007, Wcities |
