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 Contemporary Italian elegance |
300 West Georgia Street, Suite 101 Vancouver, BC V6B 6B4 Canada +1 604 687 5434 |
The neutral color scheme, white linen tables, multi-toned slate tiles, modern fixtures and recessed lighting make this Library Square restaurant contemporary. Lunchtime offers treats like Lavender Pepper Crusted Tuna Carpaccio for starters and the selection of wood oven pizzas includes The Westcoaster, with salmon, fresh avocado and red onion. The choices broaden a little for dinners: The salmon fillet is covered in passion fruit puree, zucchini and carrot ribbons, and comes with a goat cheese tart. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of West Vancouver's top restaurants |
1362 Marine Drive Nera Ambleside Beach Vancouver, BC V7T 1B5 Canada +1 604 925 1945 http://www.beachsidecafe.ca/ |
This spot is renowned for its high quality West Coast cuisine and fine wine selection. Its elegantly furnished interior is perfect for quiet romantic meals, while the deck is perfect for warm summer days. The dinner menu features entrees such as the Dungeness Crab Duo (crab cakes with shiitake, crab and lemongrass). The Pan-seared Pheasant comes with pheasant cassoulet and braised shallot, with a Cointreau jus. Innovative and delicious desserts include everything from a traditional Crème Brulée with Tahitian Vanilla to the Apricot and Sour Cherry Struedel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Millennium Nibbling Bar |
941 Davie Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B9 Canada +1 604 683 1246 http://www.bin941.com/ |
Here is a concept: serve artfully-crafted and savoury appetizer dishes to loads of hungry, hip people in a tiny and crowded Downtown space. The result? Instant success. Partnered with its uptown incarnation, Bin 942, this youthful establishment is packed full with old benches, church pews and 'found objects'. The tapas menu includes treats like Coconut-Steamed Mussels and Crab Cakes sprinkled over with burnt-orange chipotle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant west coast dining |
2183 West Fourth Avenue Vancouver, BC V6K 1N7 Canada +1 604 738 2025 http://www.bishopsonline.com/ |
Elegant, intimate and one of the city's top restaurants, this spot is perfect for a quiet evening out with friends or a romantic dinner. This quiet, spare décor may at first seem unimpressive, but the gourmet West Coast cuisine and famously personalized service make it glitter. It was good enough for Clinton and Gorbachev when they were in town. The menu changes weekly, but past selections have included Saltspring Island Mussels steamed in Sake, and Roasted Duck Breast with Navy Bean Cassoulet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular cuisine and views |
1696 Duranleau Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9 Canada +1 604 687 4400 http://www.bridgesrestaurant.com/ |
This 20-year-old landmark on the water offers views of English Bay, the North Shore mountains and downtown. A large building with a classy interior, it includes a fine dining room, wine bar, pub and summertime dock patio. In the dining room, try Six Fresh Oysters on the half-shell. Then move on to the Grilled Filet of Ahi Tuna with Shiitake Miso, Charred Leeks, Cucumber Sunamono and Yam Tempura. The wine bistro and pub offer more casual and less expensive menus. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Simple French flavour |
751 Denman St Vancouver, BC V6G 2L6 Canada +1 604 687 1418 http://www.cafedeparisbistro.com |
An understated establishment, this 20-year-old West End cafe is a long time favourite of sophisticated diners. Simple wood furniture in a room painted in soft warm brown tones creates a casual and relaxed ambience. The Paris-style cafe celebrates Gallic tradition. The poulet roti aux herbes (CAD 16.50), a half chicken slowly roasted with fresh herbs in a peppercorn sauce, is a tasty example. The cuisine is dominated by local seasonal ingredients, and a decadent dessert trolley and local and imported wines list complete the meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charming and contemporary |
1154 Robson St Vancouver, BC V6E 1B5 Canada +1 604 688 7338 http://www.cincin.net/ |
This popular Italian restaurant is a favourite among both locals and tourists, and you may even spot a visiting celebrity or two trying out one of the joints famous pizzas. Located above Robson Street, the chic establishment has an open kitchen with a wood burning oven and grill as the centerpiece. Start out with a sampling of appetizers: a platter of smoked trout, Gaeta olives, prosciutto, grilled baby octopus and eggplant caviar (CAD17.50 per person). Critics consider the fresh pasta here to die for, but anything that comes out of the oven (think pizza) or of the grill (rare ahi, veal, ostrich) will be the highlight reel of any dining experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From Southern France to Northern Italy |
1133 Hamilton Street Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6 Canada +1 604 688 7466 http://www.cioppinosyaletown.com |
This award-winning restaurant in Yaletown impresses with classic Northern Italian and French cuisine. The elegantly rustic setting includes white linen tables, dark wood accents, post and beam ceilings, tiles, and warm-hued walls. An open kitchen displays chefs and a long bar highlights views of the docks beyond. Appetizers include the bourbon-honey smoked salmon and the charbroiled calamari salad is unique. Among the pasta selection: artichoke and goat cheese mezzelune with spring vegetable ragout. Main courses include seared scallops and jumbo prawns. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale harbour front dining |
1133 West Hastings St (Renaissance Hotel) Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3 Canada +1 604 691 2777 |
This romantic hotel restaurant serves West Coast-inspired cuisine that ranges from steaks and salmon to pastas and salads. The elegant atmosphere makes it perfect for quiet business meetings or romantic dinners for two. It has modern decor, brightly hued-walls and white linen covered tables. The menu includes appetizers such as Ratatouille Goat Cheese in Phyllo and Coal Harbour Indian candied salmon. The Cedar-baked salmon, simmered with multi-grains, berries, and white wine Zinfandel buerre blanc, is one of the house specialties. There are many seafood and vegetarian selections, including pastas and special salads. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale award-winner |
309-999 Canada Place (The Pan Pacific Hotel) Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5 Canada +1 604 891 2892 / +1 604 662 8111 http://www.dinepanpacific.com/ |
Both the cuisine and views are delicious at this elegant five-star restaurant in the Pan Pacific Hotel. The Lion's Gate Bridge, North Shore Mountains, and Coal Harbour provide a backdrop to the restaurant's contemporary West Coast cuisine. Classy, elegant and modern; adjectives that perfectly describe this 110-seat city dining room. International cuisine is served here, with a selection of West Coast specialties. Try the Grilled Rare Ahi Tuna or the Roasted Baby Chicken Breast infused with wild mushrooms. A fine wine list and dessert menu await your perusal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best Sunday brunch |
845 Burrard Street Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6 Canada +1 604 642 2900 / +1 604 682 5511 (Hotel) http://www.vancouver.suttonpla... |
This restaurant is famous for serving a scrumptious Sunday brunch. The choices include chef-prepared omelettes, crêpes, seafood specials, and many desserts. Every detail about this restaurant is refined. It has the atmosphere of a posh manor, with classical music drifting through the air. Lunch and dinner, and a variety of teas from classic English to traditional Japanese, are served. The Chocoholic Bar, served every Thursday, Friday and Saturday is immensely popular. The buffet is heavily laden with chocolate goodies. 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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Top-rated French cuisine |
2551 West Broadway Relais Gourmand Vancouver, BC V6K 2E9 Canada +1 604 739 8185 http://www.lumiere.ca/ |
Looking for impeccable service, an atmosphere of quiet minimalism and a reputation as one of the nation's favorite restaurant? This is it. The quiet spot offers sophisticated French cuisine, made with fresh ingredients by young and inspired chef/owner Rob Feenie. The tables d'hôte are the way to go. The Seafood Menu includes the chef's signature dish: Sake and Maple Syrup Marinated Sablefish, served with potatoes and leeks, Shimiji mushrooms and a soy and Hijiki broth. The Chef's Tasting Menu includes an imaginative Pear and Rosemary Sorbet, with an accompanying flight of six wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pacific Northwest cuisine with a view |
375 Water Street (The Landing) Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6 Canada +1 604 688 5570 |
This elegant restaurant is the place to spoil yourself with fine Pacific Northwest cuisine and a complimentary bottle of wine. Its location on the outskirts of Gastown includes views of the North Shore mountains and makes it a convenient downtown destination. An extensive wine list and selection of fresh seafood and meat dishes, such as the Seared Washington Duck Breast and Oven Roasted Salmon Tournade, are highlights, along with an innovative and distinctly West Coast take on traditional Bouillabaisse. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Indo-American fusion |
986 West Broadway (near Oak) Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K7 Canada +1 604 736 8330 |
This popular eatery with two locations is often voted one of the top 10 restaurants in the city. It fuses North American and Indian cuisine in an east-meets-west mélange. The decor is a pastiche of the refined and the kitschy. Sample Chilled Minted Mango and Fresh Ginger Soup before trying dumplings stuffed with Tandoori Chicken and caramelized shallots. Appetizers start at CAD3.99 and entrees are a uniform CAD10.99. Alternate locations: 1795 Pendrell St, downtown, and 3365 Cambie St, near 18th Ave W. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant and romantic atmosphere |
862 Richards Street Vancouver, BC V6B 3A7 Canada +1 604 689 7068 |
This romantic Italian restaurant serves fine cuisine in an intimate environment. Soft lighting, warm-hued walls and vaulted ceilings set the tone. Seafood dishes are a highlight on the menu, and oysters are among the top picks. Meat dishes include veal, lamb and New York Sirloin in a peppercorn brandy sauce. There is live entertainment in the lounge from Thursday to Saturday and reservations are recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award-winning establishment |
W 33rd Ave & Cambie St Queen Elizabeth Park Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W5 Canada +1 604 874 8008 / +1 800 632 9422 http://www.vancouverdine.com/s... |
This elegant restaurant offers superb service with views of the North Shore Mountains and Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded by glass and sits atop a hill in Queen Elizabeth Park. The menu offers award-winning dishes and includes a wine list good enough to satisfy the most discerning connoisseurs. The crab and shrimp crepes (CAD13) are an ideal entrée for brunch, while the smoked black Alaska cod (CAD24) tantalizes the taste buds at dinner. The wine list features everything from a Mezza Corona Pinot Grigio at CAD26 to at St Francis Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon at CAD158. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Generous portions in a romantic setting |
1485 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6H 1M6 Canada +1 604 737 1485 http://www.staranise.ca/ |
This intimate restaurant boasts a mixture of French and Pacific Northwest cuisine. Among its many famous patrons have been Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Goldie Hawn, Ted Danson and even Ozzy Osbourne. The menu is simple yet adequate enough to satisfy every appetite. There is a well-chosen wine list, with all bottles under CAD50. Appetizers include Goat Cheese Parfait, while the mostly carnivorous main courses include an Australian Rack of Lamb. No romantic dinner is complete without an excellent dessert, and you won't have a problem finding one here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Voted most romantic in city |
7501 Stanley Park Drive Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2 Canada +1 604 669 3281 |
Watch the late afternoon sun slowly setting on the horizon on English Bay in Stanley Park. Voted the most romantic restaurant in Vancouver, it featured tea rooms are full of character, setting a serene dining mood. The West Coast menu includes mushrooms stuffed with crab, shrimp, scallion, and emmentaler as an appetizer. Grilled salmon wrapped in buttered pastry and crab-and-spinach-filled ravioli topped with bouillabaisse cream are great choices for an entrée. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Savory gourmet treats |
1943 Cornwall St (Near Kitsilano Beach) Vancouver, BC V6J 1C8 Canada +1 604 733 0162 |
Open until 2a on weekends, this intimate bistro is frequented by laid-back locals. The umber hued room can best be described as eclectic: posters, tapestries, mirrors, clocks, flowers, and prints randomly fill the space. The menu is filled with fresh and European-influenced dishes. Try the baked brie: a foccacia dough pocket of cheese and spices served with a side salad of organic baby greens drizzled in a maple-tinged vinaigrette. For dessert, there is a daily selection of creamy cheesecakes. Try the blueberry-dappled Sangria. Review © 2007, Wcities |
