Food Scene
Serene lunch spot by day & hopping izakaya by night, serving Japanese tapas, sake & imported beers
44 locals recommend
Guu Garden
888 Nelson StSerene lunch spot by day & hopping izakaya by night, serving Japanese tapas, sake & imported beers
Vibrant, booth-lined dining room for seafood & steak, with a popular oyster bar & rooftop patio.
178 locals recommend
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow StVibrant, booth-lined dining room for seafood & steak, with a popular oyster bar & rooftop patio.
Chic exposed-brick space serving creative Belgian cuisine & sustainable seafood plus brews & wine.
370 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetChic exposed-brick space serving creative Belgian cuisine & sustainable seafood plus brews & wine.
Long-standing destination for Michel Jacob's traditional French cooking in an elegant space.
50 locals recommend
Le Crocodile
909 Burrard StLong-standing destination for Michel Jacob's traditional French cooking in an elegant space.
Sushi & sustainable seafood are served in a sophisticated setting with a patio & water views.
169 locals recommend
Miku Vancouver
200 Granville StSushi & sustainable seafood are served in a sophisticated setting with a patio & water views.
Vibrant, colorful eatery specializing in sustainably caught Japanese fish & creative hot entrees.
144 locals recommend
Minami
1118 Mainland StVibrant, colorful eatery specializing in sustainably caught Japanese fish & creative hot entrees.
Snug spot for coffee, & an eclectic daytime menu including waffles with unique toppings.
256 locals recommend
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StSnug spot for coffee, & an eclectic daytime menu including waffles with unique toppings.
Gyu-Kaku is a chain of Japanese yakiniku restaurants specializing in Japanese barbecue.
48 locals recommend
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
888 Nelson StGyu-Kaku is a chain of Japanese yakiniku restaurants specializing in Japanese barbecue.
Part of a chain, this buzzing Japanese noodle restaurant's specialty is ramen in pork bone broth.
120 locals recommend
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson StPart of a chain, this buzzing Japanese noodle restaurant's specialty is ramen in pork bone broth.
Vietnamese-Cambodian institution draws fans with specialties including garlicky wings & butter beef
212 locals recommend
Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia StVietnamese-Cambodian institution draws fans with specialties including garlicky wings & butter beef
Upmarket bi-level eatery serving West Coast seafood, with a huge circular oyster bar & cocktails.
73 locals recommend
Coast
1054 Alberni StUpmarket bi-level eatery serving West Coast seafood, with a huge circular oyster bar & cocktails.
Banana Leaf on Davie
1043 Davie StMalaysian Cuisine
Stylish spot for meat-centric sandwiches, with a tiny menu & chic industrial setting.
132 locals recommend
Meat & Bread
370 Cambie StStylish spot for meat-centric sandwiches, with a tiny menu & chic industrial setting.
Hip, busy waffle specialist serving Liège- & Brussels-style treats with ice cream & other toppings.
63 locals recommend
Nero Belgian Waffle Bar
1703 Robson StHip, busy waffle specialist serving Liège- & Brussels-style treats with ice cream & other toppings.
Essentials
IGA
2286 W BroadwayGrocery store one block away... opens until midnight
Drinks & Nightlife
Dark, swanky bar with a patio, shaking up Asian-inspired cocktails to pair with fusion small plates.
250 locals recommend
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StDark, swanky bar with a patio, shaking up Asian-inspired cocktails to pair with fusion small plates.
WestOak
1035 Mainland StPierre's Champagne Lounge in the back
Resident & international DJs spin at this long-time trendy dance club in a converted warehouse.
35 locals recommend
Bar None Nightclub
1222 Hamilton StResident & international DJs spin at this long-time trendy dance club in a converted warehouse.
Bar right in the middle of all the action. People watch at night here.
8 locals recommend
Cinema Public House
901 Granville StBar right in the middle of all the action. People watch at night here.
Venue Nightclub
881 Granville StEntertainment & Activities
Bella Gelateria
1752 W Cordova StAward winning gelato
Sightseeing
Gastown Vancouver Steam Clock
305 Water StSteam Clock
Olympic Cauldron @ Jack Poole Plaza
1055 Canada PlHome of the 2010 Olympic Cauldron
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdMust visit.
Aquabus to Granville
Aquabus station to many stops
Everything Else
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayHome of the Vancouver Canucks