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Bishop's

4.7
4.7
1786 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Regional American (Northwest)
The fare at Bishop's is regional and seasonal. In restaurateur John Bishop's view, it makes sense to showcase British Columbia's lush bounty of seafood, organic produce and meats. His exquisite West Side restaurant blends classic and modern flavors with a casual elegance that keeps clients coming back for a truly exceptional dining experience.

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  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Regional American (Northwest), Organic

  • Hours of Operation

    Open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30 till closing time. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Closed December 24th, 25th and 26th

  • Phone number

    (604) 738-2025

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Macia Bagur

  • Private party facilities

    For party's of 7 or more we strongly recommend a pre-set menu with 2 choices for appetizers, entrees and desserts

  • Private party contact

    Abel Jacinto: (604) 738-2025

  • Neighbourhood

    Kitsilano

  • Cross Street

    Yew Street

  • Parking Details

    We are located along major bus routes, or fifteen minutes from Downtown Vancouver via taxi.

  • Additional

    Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

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What 1,786 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. PamelaC

    Vancouver

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were so very saddened to hear that Bishop’s is closing. It has been our favourite restaurant since John opened in 1985. His impact on the dining scene in Vancouver, and everyone involved in the industry, is immeasurable. The staff, current and past, have always been exceptional. Our last night was a bittersweet experience. Of course, the food and service were excellent, as usual, and John was the consummate host. It was difficult to say goodbye, so we didn’t. It’s just until next time, somewhere…
  2. Sean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10 experience. Service was great and food was impeccable. Thank you John and Theresa for the wonderful dining experience.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely exquisite food and cocktails and excellent service. A little pricey but will be back.
  4. BradleyG

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as usual
  5. Myac

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We really enjoyed the salmon/crab cake and duck breast!
  6. HarryP

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far Vancouver’s best restaurant. A bit pricey according to some reviews but worth every penny.
  7. ChristopherB

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A top notch fine dining experience. Service and food is exceptional
  8. dianek

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It was very kind of the server to give me a complimentary glass of bubbly when I was frazzled after being very late
  9. GeniaA

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Took my sister for a birthday dinner and everything was delicious. She has many complicated allergies and the chef was patient and accommodating to find solutions. The wine recommendation was delicious and a few other birthdays added to the celebration. Sure hope they can stay open in 2022 as I'd like to become a regular!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a wonderful birthday celebration with my three sisters. From the time we arrived we were greeted warmly and throughout the evening the staff was amazing. Yes, Bishop’s is expensive but the service is top notch, the food delicious and the “Bishop Team”, clearly love what they do. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special night out. You won’t be disappointed.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Yearly Christmas get together
  12. Alnoor

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The rack of lamb was nothing short of outstanding! The dessert was a banana flambe, not listed on the menu, was simply to die for! Value for my money though left me wanting for more...
  13. PamO

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are so glad that Bishop's remains open as we always have a wonderful evening when we dine there. Excellent staff who make you feel very welcome and superb food.
  14. Vancouver

    Vancouver

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, a perfect evening. Service, food and ambiance reign supreme at Bishops. I am so happy it is still here for our enjoyment. Sublime!❤️❤️
  15. HattieZ

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a fantastic experience for my birthday. Mr. Bishop came talked to us, felt like chat with a long time friend. The whole crew was nice. How they timed their food was outstanding. At the end, before we leaving, Mr. Bishop even gave me a rose for my birthday gift ☺️Such an unforgettable night.
  16. WineGirl831

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant; excellent food. Nice wine list & well-made cocktails. What’s not to enjoy…
  17. CarmenM

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best service and highest quality food in Vancouver! The Basque cheesecake is outstanding. John Bishop is the most welcoming host and takes great care of his guests.
  18. BenedictT

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A Vancouver staple. Bishops never fails. We try and eat here a couple times a year.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service is reliably charming and professional, and the food is just as consistently prepared to perfection — for the eyes AND the palate. This time we enjoyed a shot of wonderful chilled Thai soup (amuse-bouche), succulent oysters on the half shell, sockeye salmon and dungeness crab cakes, grilled plum salad, ahi tuna tartare, wild mushroom and truffle risotto, Spanish octopus on humus, pan-roasted sable fish, dry aged duck breast, venison strip loin, and the rack of lamb. Finished with creme brûlée and basque cheesecake. The evening could not have been more extraordinary.
  20. RodneyH

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Starters—Excellent oysters @ mussels. Main— well made beef tenderloin & duck.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service. Good food
  22. Ggkits

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Waited too long to come here. I regret all the dinners I missed. Yum!!
  23. MurrayF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For 30 years now, this has been where we have gone when we need to be spoiled. Never have John, Abel and the team at Bishop's let us down. Just the right wine with always impeccable food. A guarantee of at least one, "I would have never thought to have served that with that" moment. It used to be me impressing my girlfriend, who then became my wife, a mother, and next it was a table for our family. Last night we had the honour of the company of our daughter, her boyfriend, and her best friend. To watch our daughter introduce them to a 2+ hour to experience of dinner reminded me of her first visit 12 years ago. Some things become part of the family and Bishop's is definitely (and will always be) a constant for us forever. Thank you to John's wife who did not like the test drive of him retiring and gifted to us all at least another full year of perfection.
  24. samanthaw

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve always had a great dining experience at Bishops over 25 years of dining there. Had the best Sable fish dish ever last night. The food was perfectly balanced and I we always look forward to chatting with John when he comes around each table.The service was first class and the Basque style cheesecake we had was the perfect ending to a great meal! One of the best restaurants in Vancouver if not the best!!
  25. PierreG

    Vancouver

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Tasty Food. Interesting mix of flavours. Small (French) portions. Recommend the sides. Bit loud/noisy (could be the need for masks) Would definitely go back
  26. CJKO

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place and everything about it! John Bishop is still greeting guests on a Tuesday night! 5 stars all around. We really appreciate that they have remained open during these difficult times. Thanks again.
  27. Redd

    Vancouver

    161 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    161 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    John still runs the best house in town, without question.
  28. DawnP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, impeccable service! Perfect place for a romantic dinner or celebration.
  29. Emma

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service plus amazing food! Wish we could go more often
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and great service while catching up with a friend!
  31. tiramisu

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service in a cozy atmosphere. We were greeted warmly at the door and sent off personally at the end of the night, which was a lovely touch. It was my birthday and they even brought out a candle and some sweets to enjoy. An overall lovely experience! Worth a visit time and time again.
  32. JohnT

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first trip to Vancouver and this restaurant was recommended to us by our hotel server at the Pinnacle. John Bishop and his staff were outstanding, our wine and water glasses were never empty. They made us feel like we were the only ones in the restaurant. Very romantic setting, food was amazing. We will definitely return to Bishops later this year when we visit Vancouver again. Thank you John for making us feel like family!
  33. StuA

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was superb. Duck beautifully prepared. Ratatouilles was a lovely companion. Cheese plate to close the meal was delicately balanced with condiments. We enjoyed a port and late harvest Quails Gate Riesling to go with the dessert. Service was seamless and courteous. We got expert help from the sommelier. The ambience was ideal for a quiet meal and intimate conversation.
  34. AndreaR

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing food, amazing staff, in a beautiful romantic place. Totally recommend.
  35. AlisonB

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Bishops is our favourite Vancouver restaurant in which to celebrate special occasion. The food is excellent and the service is gracious.
  36. JoanF

    Vancouver

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy dinner at Bishop’s. The atmosphere is wonderful. The food is amazing and the staff are all so friendly.
  37. WineBarbarian

    Vancouver

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had another delicious meal at Bishop’s with John Bishop himself visiting us several times during the evening, which made our anniversary dinner particularly special! Excellent venison and duck dishes preceded by oysters and sparkling wine unfollowed with a vanilla crème brûlée dessert - all wonderful!
  38. Dandylion

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best everything. Simply glorious. No way to say enough good things.
  39. johnnyb

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my birthday dinner and it was perfect.
  40. CDew

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again, an outstanding dining experience with perhaps the best service in the city. Don’t ever stop, John!!

FAQs

Bishop's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 738-2025.

Bishop's is rated 4.7 stars by 1786 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Yew Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Kitsilano

  • Hours of Operation

    Open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30 till closing time. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Closed December 24th, 25th and 26th

  • Cuisines

    Regional American (Northwest), Organic

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    We are located along major bus routes, or fifteen minutes from Downtown Vancouver via taxi.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Macia Bagur

  • Additional

    Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

  • Phone number

    (604) 738-2025

  • Private party facilities

    For party's of 7 or more we strongly recommend a pre-set menu with 2 choices for appetizers, entrees and desserts

  • Private party contact

    Abel Jacinto: (604) 738-2025

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