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 Chic spot |
900 West Georgia Street Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6 Canada +1 604 684 3131 http://www.fairmont.com |
One of Vancouver's most chic rooms is found in the lobby of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. After a multimillion-dollar renovation, this elegant spot was reconstructed into a lounge and wine bar. The interior has glowing chandeliers and plush chairs, and the feel is one of a luxury ocean liner's dining room. The clientele is well-heeled and refined. The menu features signature dishes as well as West Coast and Asian fare. Examples include grilled veal medallions and prawns, and halibut marinated in miso and sake. There is a large selection of wines by the glass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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"A symphony of culinary sensations" |
433 Robson Street Westin Grand Vancouver Vancouver, BC V6B 6L9 Canada +1 604 647 2521 http://www.westingrandvancouve... |
The grand piano-shaped Westin Grand Vancouver and its elegant West Coast restaurant are making good culinary music together with the help of executive chef Alden Kiland. An expansive staircase leads to the entrance. Cool azure tones, warm woodwork, diffused lighting and modern furnishings create a relaxed mood. Dining here is refined. Only the freshest Pacific Northwest ingredients are used. But don't forget to try the following, Ahi Tuna and Pacific Prawn Tower with Avocado, Cucumber and Toasted Black Sesame Oven Roasted Breast of Wendzel Duck with Sun Dried Bing Cherry Jus and Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake...Phew! They are all signature dishes of Aria! 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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Upscale sports bar |
950 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K7 Canada +1 604 736 2438 |
Formerly a meeting place for sports junkies, this grill has evolved into an upscale casual sports restaurant with a revised menu. It has retained all the laid-back tones, however, of its former incarnation. The menu features more than 65 vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Order a Syncronazata (a crispy double-crusted stuffed tortilla), or the West Coast Veggie Roll (a soft pesto tortilla rolled with hummus and julienne vegetables and served with a ginger-mango dip). Complete your meal with beer or wine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jazzy West Coast dishes |
2666 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3H8 Canada +1 604 730 9766 |
This sophisticated restaurant is known for its unique West Coast dishes and exceptional sauces and accompaniments. With soft lighting and greenery, it is perfect for an intimate meal or friendly chat. For parties of one, there is a sit-down bar. Begin your meal with Fresh Steamed Mussels and your choice of Basil Pesto, Julienne Veggies and Vermouth or White Wine, Olive Oil, Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs. For the main course, try the tempting Chicken Breast Stuffed with Ricotta and Sundried Tomato with Roasted Potato and Lemon-sage Sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A good East Side find |
730 Main Street Vancouver, BC V6A 2V7 Canada +1 604 689 8645 |
It takes guts to open a late-nighter in Vancouver's East Side. For chef/owner Michael Gunn, the risk paid off. Patrons can hang around at the bar downstairs to play pool and nibble on munchies, or they can sit down in the bistro where the atmosphere is less informal. West Coast and Asian-inspired dishes like Onion Naan, Sautéed Calamari, Singapore Laksa, Seared Scallops and Arctic Char are specialties. Pair the entrées with wines, martinis or single malts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heritage charm |
3875 Point Grey Road Jerico Beach (Next to the Jerico Tennis Club & Royal Yatch Club0 Vancouver, BC V6R 1B3 Canada +1 604 224 3317 http://www.brockhouserestauran... |
Located on the Jericho Beach waterfront, this restaurant has become a local favourite for family and corporate celebrations. Dark, chiselled wood panelling lines the walls and long tables and antique chairs dominate the floor. There is a rooftop garden and glass-enclosed conservatory. A selection of menus for different occasions is offered, all featuring West Coast cuisine. Poultry dishes include Duck Jubilee (crispy herb-rubbed duck with cherry sauce, roasted potatoes and vegetables), while vegetarian options include Butternut Squash Ravioli. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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As Canadian as maple syrup |
769 Hornby St Vancouver, BC V6Z 1S2 Canada +1 604 682 6175 http://www.mapledelights.com/ |
Every menu item at this downtown bistro has a distinct maple flavour. The gift shop exclusively sells products made from pure organic maple, like vintage syrups, vinaigrettes and onion marmalades. The shop is modern and spacious, with a large, covered outdoor patio overlooking the Vancouver Art Gallery. Try the mushroom and wild rice soup and one of the sandwich selections, which include vegetarian (eggplant, zucchini, red pepper and maple-glazed sweet potatoes). The maple curry chicken salad is a favourite. Complete your meal with maple wine and gourmet dessert. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Salmon by the sea |
2205 Commissioner Street Vancouver, BC V5L 1A4 Canada +1 604 254 9606 / +1 877 254 9606 (Toll free) http://www.canneryseafood.com/ |
This elegant Vancouver establishment has been serving salmon by the sea since 1971. Located on the harbour front, it is housed in a building that once served as a fishing cannery. The nautical themed dining room's low lighting creates a romantic mood. The view, however, is the real draw. It allows glimpses of the ocean, mountains and sea lions. Seafood is the specialty. Start with a Tartare Medley (Ahi Tuna, Salmon and Scallop) and move on to the luxurious Salmon Wellington (Salmon, Shrimp and Mushrooms in puff pastry). The restaurant guarantees a 55-minute lunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic French dinners |
250 East 1st Street Vancouver, BC V7L 1B3 Canada +1 604 987 0789 |
Restaurants seldom put their customers on a pedestal, but this one does. Patrons are seated up on risers, far from the dining crowd below. The décor features pinewood tables decked with fresh-cut flowers and burgundy-trimmed yellow-hued walls adorned with artwork. The regular menu consists of soups, sandwiches, salads and pasta. House specialties include Quiche, Leg of Lamb with Mint Sauce and a duo of Salmon and Sea Bass with Fruit Chutney. For dessert, there is Chocolate Mousse, Crème Caramel, Cheesecake, Tiramisu and Crème Brulée. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Irish-West Coast watering hole |
800 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3 Canada +1 604 408 0881 |
This Irish-West Coast watering hole is adding another feather to the entertainment cap of downtown's Granville Street. Its clientele ranges from business executives at lunch to young urbanite pub-crawlers at night. The wood-paneled bar is styled after modern European taverns, with chandeliered ceilings, booth seating and a sit-down bar and island counter. The kitchen prepares the usual pub grub of sandwiches and burgers, but real meals like New York steak, fish and chips and chicken are available, too. There are a variety of international brews on tap. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coast Salish longhouse |
1724 Davie Street (near Denman) Vancouver, BC V6G 1W2 Canada +1 604 681 7044 http://www.liliget.com/ |
Liliget is a Salish word for 'the place where people come to feast'. Located downtown, this truly unique restaurant is built in the form of a Coast Salish longhouse, complete with cedar tables and benches, wooden paths and loose pebbles. West Coast Native art fills the space. Authentic regional dishes made from halibut, salmon and caribou are cooked over a green-alderwood grill. The Potlach Platter is a good sampler's choice - Barbecued Oysters, Salmon, Prawns and Wild Game served with Wild Rice, Steamed Ferns and Sweet Potato. A bottle of British Columbia wine from the modest list complements the all-local cuisine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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B.C.'s biggest outdoor patio |
770 Pacific Blvd S Vancouver, BC V5Z 4R3 Canada +1 604 683 4436 |
Thanks to new management and residential development in the deserted fairgrounds, this sports grill has been recently reborn. The 350-seat dining room has large opening windows and a 400-seat patio; B.C.'s biggest. The sporty and young crowd enjoys views of False Creek, and there are heavy oak furnishings inside. Mile High Nachos, Oven-Roasted chicken, Sauce-Smothered Ribs and meatless burgers are a few house specialties. However, there are many more to pick from the extensive menu, including appetizers, spirits and desserts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dedicated to quality |
1300 Robson St Vancouver, BC V6E 1C5 Canada +1 604 661 1400 http://www.odoulsrestaurant.com/ |
O'Doul's began as a sports bar and, over the years, became one of Vancouver's premiere dinner jazz restaurants, as well as one its few restaurants completely dedicated to art and elegance. When you walk in, you will notice the extravagant decor. Its vaulted ceiling, for example, is dominated by an enormous sepia-tone world map. Its West Coast styled menus offer everything from Stacked Ruben on Rye at lunch, to Steamed Whole Nova Scotia Lobster at dinner. Also don't forget to visit its 68-foot mahogany bar, which serves a variety of appetizers and drinks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Comfort and style |
1 W Cordova St Vancouver, BC V6B 1C8 Canada +1 604 408 1600 http://www.onelounge.ca/ |
When you walk through the door of One Restaurant Lounge you will be taken in by the atmosphere. Its open kitchen area and relaxed ambiance invites everyone from chic first-class diners to partiers who want to have a few drinks before they go out on the town. The menu also offers a variety of appetizers and tapas such as the Tuna Carpaccio as well as entrees like Black Olive and Feta Ravioli and the Sirloin Steak Sandwich. Also don't forget to check out the extensive specialty drink menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taste of the West Coast |
1193 Denman Street Vancouver, BC 10117 Canada +1 604 685 7337 http://www.raincitygrill.com/ |
This fine West End restaurant serves the spirit of Vancouver on your plate. Tables are set with crisp white linen and sparkling silverware and tall windows provide year-round views of English Bay. All the primary ingredients on the menu come from British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest and California. The menu changes with the seasons but some of the current top selections are the grilled bison tenderloin and the lightly smoked skeena wild salmon. The list of extensive Pacific Northwest wines includes hard-to-find small production and estate wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A real West Coast experience |
2229 Folkstone Way Vancouver, BC V7S 2Y6 Canada +1 604 926 3212 http://www.salmonhouse.com/ |
Located high on the mountains of West Vancouver, this landmark offers locally inspired cuisine. The views of Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park and downtown are spectacular. Chef Dan Atkinson is world-renowned for his creative flare and salmon creations such as Grilled BC Salmon Cake appetizer. The menu is heavy on alder-grilled items - Aldergrilled Wild Sockeye with extra dry gin martini butter. The décor is dominated by Pacific Northwest First Nations art. The service is professional and the wine list award-winning. 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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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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Where chefs go to eat |
1829 Robson St Vancouver, BC V6G 1E4 Canada +1 604 606 4680 |
Where do off-duty chefs go for tapas? This Robson Street restaurant. The décor features individual table and banquette seating, and an open kitchen and bar. Subtle lighting and soft jazz soothe the senses. Start with the tomato, bocconcini and avocado salad, then try the house specialty: scallops seared with pickled ginger, lime and mirin cream. Complement your meal with a glass of Italian Chianti or California Merlot. For dessert, the home-style apple pie with hot caramel sauce is a favorite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
