Sandwich aficionados and those who may be nesting in this city for a longer period will appreciate this butcher shop's organic meat selection, incredible sandwiches and ready to "cook at home" meals. The street-front location welcomes with big windows and an appealing view of the meat cases.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThere are a number of restaurants clustered around this part of Yaletown (e.g. Milestone's) and this one boasts seasonal Pacific seafood (not farmed), organic produce, a raw bar with top-notch sushi, and a diverse, Asian inspired menu.
Price: ExpensiveThis trendy eatery is led by Canada's Iron Chef, Rob Feenie, who creates classy yet not overdone concepts for this trendy "chain's" menu. Inside, the restaurant features dark wood, dark upholstery, and an eccentric interior decorating job that is both casual and hip.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis trendy eatery is led by Canada's Iron Chef, Rob Feenie, who creates classy yet not overdone concepts for this upscale "chain's" menu. The interior is dark yet warm, with low lighting, wood walls, white columns, and white table clothes.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveLocated on the East side of the Westin Bayshore Hotel on the harbor near Stanley Park, Cardero's motto is "fish, chops and a wok." What this means for athletic-minded travelers is a big and diverse selection of fresh grilled fish and meats, salads, pasta and wok fried entrées.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveFor those looking for a place to nosh before or after exploring wonderful Granville Island, this moderately priced eatery has a trendy vibe with dark walls and floors, wood tables, red chairs, loft-like ceilings, and an overall urban decor.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThere are 6 of these natural and organic food retailers in the greater Vancouver area. The Canadian family owned business strives to offer products geared toward health. A trained nutritionist is on staff to answer questions and help with product selection.
Price: Least ExpensiveCoast is located downtown and offers a huge menu specializing in seafood cooked almost any way. This spacious, two level restaurant has an open and airy feel. The décor is modern and chic with lots of white, warm woods, and turquoise seating.
Price: ExpensiveA good breakfast in Vancouver is rather challenging to find. This casual, diner style joint definitely favors hearty eaters and specializes in Dutch pancakes (think crepes).
Price: Least ExpensiveA good breakfast in Vancouver is rather challenging to find. This casual, diner style joint definitely favors hearty eaters and specializes in Dutch pancakes (think crepes).
Price: Least ExpensiveWith exterior Dutch features like painted shutters, this café is rustic and possibly charming. It doesn't look like too much from the outside. Inside, the restaurant displays photos of patrons, Dutch souvenirs, and the house collection of beer glasses.
Price: Least ExpensiveDon't fret if the service at this diner style café is rather brisk (even rude); it's all part of the shtick. The menu caters to big eaters with large portions and mostly comfort food fare. However, light eaters have options here too. It's casual, noisy and the servers may harass you.
Price: Least ExpensiveLocated under the Granville Street bridge, this public market should not be missed. It boasts numerous artisan shops, cafes, galleries, restaurants, and even a kids only market. Visitors will find vendors for jewelry, art, clothing, soaps, jams, etc. There are plenty of places to eat too.
Price: Least ExpensiveFor a quick bite, this Robson St. eatery serves up delicious, authentic, Japanese izakaya food. It doesn't look like much from the outside. Don't let this keep you away. Inside it's cool and Asian casual with blue walls, wooden tables, and contemporary Japanese inspired decor.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis unusual, hip and very lively Asian tapas restaurant offers a menu of creative Japanese cuisine along with Korean specialties. It's dark, modern and trendy with sleek black tables along with red and gold accents.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis unusual, hip and very lively Asian tapas restaurant offers a menu of creative Japanese cuisine along with Korean specialties. It's dark, modern and trendy with sleek black tables along with red and gold accents.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThe Westin's dining option offers all three meals and has the added benefit of boasting a "fitness" menu (more on that later). In terms of vibe, it's more "lounge" than restaurant with smaller tables, comfy chairs, couches and booth style seating.
Price: ExpensiveSun Sui Wah and Kirin top most lists for best Chinese in the city. Both restaurants feature dim sum and fresh from the tank seafood. Kirin is close to most hotels and features a 3-story high ceiling and contemporary (and rather homely) Chinese décor.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThe open air market is located right near Connaught Park on the corner West 10th and Larch St. There are several restaurants nearby on W 9th Ave. Come for the local flavor! The market is not huge and offers fresh produce, organic coffee, cheeses, honey, meats, seafood, crafts and music.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis bistro serves a uniqe breakfast/lunch. The international menu creates all sorts of egg based dishes that are very gourmet. The decor is cool and urban with an open kitchen, high ceilings, dark wood floors, cool lighting fixtures, a really long bar and just an overall hip vibe.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveLike its other locations, the airport restaurant also has dark wood furnishings, contemporary interior, and cozy booths. The American and Canadian menu is BIG and varied, featuring vegetarian, light, and hearty options. The menu offers salads, sandwiches, pastas, Asian bowls and more for lunch.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveWith dark wood furnishings, contemporary interior, and cozy booths, Milestones is an upscale, yet casual restaurant that works for an informal lunch or dressier dinner. The American and Canadian menu is BIG and varied, featuring vegetarian, light, and hearty options.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveWith dark wood furnishings, contemporary interior, and cozy booths, Milestones is an upscale, yet casual restaurant that works for an informal lunch or dressier dinner. The American and Canadian menu is BIG and varied, featuring vegetarian, light, and hearty options.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveWith dark wood furnishings, contemporary interior, and cozy booths, Milestones is an upscale, yet casual restaurant that works for an informal lunch or dressier dinner. The American and Canadian menu is BIG and varied, featuring vegetarian, light, and hearty options.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThe lobby restaurant of the Fairmont hotel is spacious and features high ceilings, big picture windows, warm woods, brass details and classic furnishings that are meant to evoke the hotel's place in history as a "railway hotel".
Price: Moderately ExpensiveYou need fast food, but you don't want a heart attack on a plate. Pita Pit lets you customize your pita and has plenty of heart healthy ingredients. Order at the counter here.
Price: Least ExpensiveThere are two Provence restaurants in Vancouver and this Yaletown location offers marina and seawall views and a patio for warm weather dining. The décor is warm with earth tones throughout and a Tuscan country feel.
Price: ExpensiveVancouver is flush with Asian dining spots and this Cantonese eastsider is known for its dim sum and traditional Southern Chinese cuisine. The ambiance is Chinese contemporary with huge windows, skylights, two levels and massive water tanks housing your dinner!
Price: Least ExpensiveThis upscale specialty food grocer and restaurant offers something for everyone. The store sells a variety of fine food items along with grocery staples. Also here is a restaurant, cappuccino bar and full deli. It's a hip and cool place to nosh.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis upscale specialty food grocer and restaurant offers something for everyone. The store sells a variety of fine food items along with grocery staples. Also here is a restaurant, cappuccino bar and full deli. It's a hip and cool place to nosh.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis upscale specialty food grocer and restaurant offers something for everyone. The store sells a variety of fine food items along with grocery staples. Also here is a restaurant, cappuccino bar and full deli. It's a hip and cool place to nosh.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis upscale Yaletown specialty food grocer and restaurant offers something for everyone. The store sells a variety of fine food items along with grocery staples. Also here is a restaurant, cappuccino bar and full deli. It's a hip and cool place to nosh.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis market is near Nelson Park behind St. Paul's Hospital across Thurlow. Parking is a challenge, so come on foot, cycle or blades. The market offers a good range of mostly organic seasonal produce, some prepared eats, crafts, live music and flowers.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveWhole Foods offers healthy and yummy prepared foods along with organic produce, meats, seafood, dairy products, health and beauty products and other grocery staples. The courtyard patio is a convenient option for those looking for place to dig in right away.
Price: Least ExpensiveWhole Foods offers healthy and yummy prepared foods along with organic produce, meats, seafood, dairy products, health and beauty products and other grocery staples. The covered outdoor patio with heaters is a convenient option for those looking for place to dig in right away.
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