Renowned for its excellent service and modern French cuisine,
Lumiére is one of Canada's fine dining hotspots. Soft
lighting and crisp white tablecloths set the elegant ambiance,
where sophisticated food and wine take the limelight. With chefs
like Dale Mackay from the famed Gordon Ramsay restaurants creating
magic, patrons are assured gastronomic excellence. Voted Best
Restaurant and Best French restaurant by Vancouver Magazine and
recipient of Dine Out Vancouver's 2008 Best Service award,
Lumiére is a sure bet. For some wine tasting and small eats
head next door to the cosy Tasting Bar and sample some
heart-warming Butternut Squash Risotto with Regianno Parmesan or
Macaroni and Cheese with four cheeses and double smoked Irish
bacon. Open from 5.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday.
Address: 2551 West Broadway
Website: www.lumiere.ca
Telephone: (604) 739 8185
Brix Restaurant |
$$$$$ | International |
Offering a warm ambiance and a diverse menu to complement its
urban environment, patrons at Brix can sample anything from a Four
Cheese Cannelloni stuffed with spinach and sundried tomato,
chipotle roma tomato sauce and a yellow pepper puree to Quebec
Wentzel Duck, cinnamon seared and drizzled with a cracked pepper
blueberry demi glace. Accommodating night owls, Brix also offers a
gratifying late night menu comprising of spring rolls, Seven Spice
Seared Ahi Tuna and oven baked pizza with Chorizo sausage, black
tiger shrimp, fresh pineapple and the likes. Ideal for dinner with
friends or a romantic date. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Address: 1138 Homer Street
Website: www.brixvancouver.com
Telephone: (604) 915 9463
Savoury Coast Cucina Mediterranea |
$$$$$ | Italian |
Situated on Vancouver's prestigious Robson Street, Savoury Coast
Cucina Mediterranea has bought an Italian flair to the
neighbourhood, specialising in mouth watering west coast Italian
cuisine in a formal but laid back environment. Preparing food in
wood-fired brick ovens, Savoury Coast serves up a selection of
simple melt-in-your-mouth pizzas, pastas, meat, fish and seafood
dishes. An award-winning restaurant, Savory Coast sources fish and
organic products from local suppliers to ensure the freshest
ingredients. Service is attentive and patrons can enjoy a delicious
meal in a sophisticated buy casual environment. Open weekdays for
lunch and dinner and dinner only on Saturday and Sunday.
Address: 1133 Robson Street
Telephone: (604) 642 6278
Maurya Indian Cuisine |
$$$$$ | Indian |
Craving lip-smacking Indian cuisine? Head to Maurya, one of
Vancouver's finest Indian restaurants. Winner of many dining
accolades, Maurya offers a delectable selection of starters and
mains that have been carefully put together to ensure rounded
flavours and rich textures. The starters menu includes dishes such
as Angoori Prawns: jumbo prawns cooked in a local wine with a
fenugreek sauce and tossed on a high flame with cilantro and a
Seafood Shorba Soup, a salmon, shrimp and lightly spiced coconut
flavoured soup. The main menu ring to the tune of Tandoori Chicken,
half marinated overnight in pressed yoghurt and spices and grilled
in a clay oven. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Address: 1643 West Broadway
Website: www.mauryaindiancuisine.com
Telephone: (604) 742 0622
The Cannery Seafood Restaurant |
$$$$$ | Seafood |
Renowned for its winelist and friendly reception, The Cannery
Seafood Restaurant serves up the freshest fish in Vancouver, with
an eye for presentation. Try their famous Salmon Wellington or
Crispy Skin Rainbow Trout for a faultless and hearty main meal.
Ideal for business lunches, the restaurant has been popular with
locals and foreigners since its inception in 1971 and is enjoyed
for its picturesque views over the waterfront and the North Shore
Mountains. Open for lunch Monday to Friday and daily for
dinner.
Address: 2205 Commissioner Street
Website: www.canneryseafood.com
Telephone: (604) 254 9606
Seasons in the Park |
$$$$$ | Modern Eclectic |
Wraparound windows afford stunning views of downtown Vancouver
and the surrounding mountains at this sophisticated Canadian
restaurant. Serving up tasty food at reasonable prices, Seasons in
the Park, is a Vancouver gem for both locals and foreigners. Try
the Miso Soy Marinated Black Cod drizzled with pineapple chive
vinaigrette, served with jasmine rice and for dessert, the
much-loved Sunburnt Lemon Tart. A trip for dinner means soft
lighting and the twinkling city lights of Vancouver but for lunch
you can admire the leafy park and snow-capped mountains.
Address: Queen Elizabeth Park. West 33rd Ave and Main Street
Website: www.vancouverdine.com
Telephone: (604) 874 8008
Bistro Pastis |
$$$$$ | Café |
A friendly bistro donning classic white tableclothes and
offering one of the city's largest wine selections by the glass,
Bistro Pastis is a great venue for a business lunch, after work
drink or dinner with friends. A crackling fireplace creates a cosy
atmosphere complimented by classic bistro fare with a contemporary
twist, such as Moules et Frites, Traditional Coq au vin and Steak
Tartare. As in any bistro in France there is a Plats du jour option
and menus change regularly. Bistro Pastis is open for lunch and
dinner, Tuesday to Sunday.
Address: 2153 W 4th Avenue
Website: www.bistropastis.com
Telephone: (604) 731 5020
Pasparos Taverna |
$$$$$ | Mediterranean |
A charming Greek restaurant serving good no-fuss Greek food,
Pasparos Taverna is a great place to meet with family and friends.
A family business operating since 1974, Pasparos offers a warm
atmosphere and mouth-watering homemade Greek cuisine, just as you'd
find in Greece. With warm fresh breads, dolmades, roast lamb,
superb Tzatziki, Avgolemono soup and a selection of souvlakia
(kebabs), patrons are spoilt for choice. Combine that with
top-notch service and a good Greek winelist (wine by the glass
included) and you have all the ingredients for a successful
restaurant. Open daily for dinner.
Address: 132 West 3rd Street
Website: www.pasparos.com
Telephone: (604) 980 0331
Guu with Garlic |
$$$$$ | Japanese |
One of Vancouver's best dining experiences, Guu with Garlic is
part of a unique Japanese Tapas chain that is taking the city by
storm. With a perfect ration of small portioned dishes at
affordable prices, patrons can sample a handful of different dishes
before getting full or feeling the weight on their wallet. The open
kitchen and cheerful waiters add to the electric mood as do the
exotic cocktails and experimental drinks. Recommended dishes
include the duck salad, assorted carpaccio, baked oysters, prawns
and calamari. Don't miss the daily specials sheet on loose-leaf
paper with even more delectable dishes. Open daily for dinner,
reservations recommended.
Address: 1698 Robson Street
Website: www.guu-izakaya.com
Telephone: (604) 685 8678
Tapastree |
$$$$$ | Modern Eclectic |
A home away from home, Tapastree has made a name for itself as
the casual dining spot in the West End area of Vancouver. Chef Mike
Jeffs serves up a range of international tapas from the
Mediterranean to Japan, drawing locals and tourists alike. The Ahi
Tuna, succulent Short Ribs and Buttermilk Fried Chicken are some of
the favourites, not to mention the delightful Crème Brulee
and Chocolate Fondant. Colourful artworks adorn the warm orange
walls of this elegant restaurant, creating a sophisticated but
relaxed environment, complimented by the friendly reception of the
owners and waitrons. Tapastree is open daily from 5pm.
Address: 1829 Robson Street
Website: www.tapastree.ca
Telephone: (604) 606 4680
