Restaurants
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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.
Food Type : French
Address : 2551 West Broadway
Price : 4
Website : www.lumiere.ca
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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.
Food Type : International
Address : 1138 Homer Street
Price : 3
Website : www.brixvancouver.com
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Situated in the trendy Yaletown, this exciting
restaurant serves inventive and delicious cuisine in a stylish yet
sophisticated setting. With the option of formal fine dining on
white linen tablecloths or funky dining, this restaurant caters to
a variety of people. Try the Kobe meatballs with Truffled spaghetti
or the Seven Spiced rare Ahi Tuna and round off with the warm
Brazilian chocolate coffee cake or the Maple Macadamia but flan.
Reservations recommended.
Food Type : International
Address : 1079 Mainland St.
Price : 3
Website : www.glowbalgrill.com
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Serving the largest selection of oysters, lobsters and
prawns as well as delicious steak, the Blue water Café is
frequented by many celebrities, both local and international. With
elegant décor and flawless service it's no wonder this restaurant
is perfect when trying to impress a date, clients or just have a
great evening out with friends. Try the White Sturgeon with red
beet agro dolce, pumpernickel crust, chioggia beets and cauliflower
puree, or the Beef Tenderloin served with porcini mushrooms, green
chard and macaroni gratin with blue cheese - delicious!
Reservations recommended.
Food Type : Seafood
Address : 1095 Hamilton St
Price : 4
Website : www.bluewatercafe.net
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Nestled away in an old mansion located in downtown
Vancouver's Yaletown, this stylish eatery evokes a 30s charm and
sophistication while serving delicious, inventive and expertly
presented dishes. Try the Osso Buco, Filetto di samone or the
Filetto di manzoCon porcini. You won't be disappointed. Open daily
for dinner. Reservations recommended.
Food Type : International
Address : 869 Hamilton St
Price : 4
Website : www.villadellupo.com
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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.
Food Type : Seafood
Address : 2205 Commissioner Street
Price : 3
Website : www.canneryseafood.com
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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 and served with jasmine rice, and for
dessert the much-loved Sunburnt Lemon Tart is a must. Dinner
reservations offer views of the twinkling city lights and at lunch
you can admire the leafy park and snow-capped
mountains.
Food Type : Modern Eclectic
Address : Queen Elizabeth Park. West 33rd Ave and Main
Street
Price : 4
Website : www.vancouverdine.com
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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.
Food Type : Café
Address : 2153 W 4th Avenue
Price : 3
Website : www.bistropastis.com
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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.
Food Type : Mediterranean
Address : 132 West 3rd Street
Price : 2
Website : www.pasparos.com
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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.
Food Type : Japanese
Address : 1698 Robson Street
Price : 2
Website : www.guu-izakaya.com
