Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Vancouver

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Vancouver? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Grapes & Soda

4.8

4.8 (202)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Fairview

About the restaurant

An intimate restaurant featuring innovative cocktails and natural wine.

Top review

Marina

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Outstanding food and cocktails great vibes very friendly and helpful staff

Barbara Restaurant - Vancouver

4.9

4.9 (324)

CAN$51 and over

European

Chinatown

About the restaurant

Small and intimate restaurant with a three course tasting menu. Contemporary small plates, excellent for sharing. Custom cocktails and a selection of boutique wines by the bottle or glass.

Top review

Larissa

Dined 7 days ago

A fully satisfying gastronomical experience. Satisfaction level 100/10.

Oddfish Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1168)

CAN$30 and under

Seafood

Kitsilano

About the restaurant

discover the joy of dining. Located in the heart of Kitsilano, Oddfish is a seafood lover's paradise with a menu that evolves with the seasons, highlighting the freshest catches and local ingredients. Our chefs bring creativity to the table, serving dishes like grilled octopus with smoky paprika and melt-in-your-mouth tuna crudo with citrus dressing. For land lovers, we offer delightful vegetable-forward options, such as roasted beets with goat cheese and crispy Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze. The inviting atmosphere features an open kitchen where you can watch our culinary team at work. Our friendly staff is dedicated to enhancing your experience, providing personalized recommendations to make your visit memorable. At Oddfish, we believe dining is more than just a meal; it's an adventure for the senses. Join us for a unique culinary experience that celebrates the best of seafood and seasonal flavors.

Top review

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Wonderful experience for a special occasion! Amazing tastes with so many dishes. Hope to plan another visit.

Sula Indian Restaurant - Davie

4.8

4.8 (35)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Indian

West End

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sula Indian Restaurant, Davie Street, Vancouver.

We assure you that the delighted experience awaits, crafted with over 40 years of combined experience from our dedicated Sula team. Savor the culmination of our passion, heritage Sula recipes and skill in every dish on our carefully curated new menu.

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Rick

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Weasked our waitress to select our dishes and we couldn't have been happier. Fantastic food!

Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (fka Zest Restaurant)

4.9

4.9 (1314)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Kitsilano

About the restaurant

~ STORY OF YUWA JAPANESE CUISINE ~

Chef Masahiro Omori is the Executive Chef / Co-owner of Yuwa Japanese Cuisine who was born and raised in Chiba, Japan. His grandmother "YUWA" passionately owned a fish market in Chiba, Japan for over 50 years. Yuwa's dedication to her craft deeply touched Chef Omori and he lovingly brings her spirit forward with his professional experience at a well-known long-established Kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo, Japan.

Chef Masahiro Omori brings specialized regional dishes from across Japan taking advantage of the highest quality, freshest local BC ingredients. These can all be paired with our specialized selection of wines and sake.

Top review

Emilee

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Yuwa was delicious!! The quality of the sushi, sashimi, and nigiri were some of the best we have had. The servers were very friendly and attentive and the place had a great atmosphere.

Okeya Kyujiro Vancouver

4.9

4.9 (210)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Yaletown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Okeya Kyujiro Our Omakase Experience is a chef’s choice menu consisting of seasonal ingredients mainly sourced from Japan. It includes approximately 25 courses with mostly sushi.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
Please let us know before taking a reservation any allergies or food restrictions to know if we can possibly accommodate your needs. We do not accept outsiders food or alcohol in our establishment. We do not have a kid’s menu.
RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Reservation must be cancelled 48 hours in advance. Failure to cancel by this time will result in a cancellation fee. Parties of 5+ full will be required to pay the full price in advance plus 20% service fee. A valid credit card is required to make the reservation. To cancel a reservation, simply cancel through the OpenTable email confirmation or email us: info@info.ca
PRICE: $325 (Dinner) /$180 (Brunch) BEFORE TAX AND TIPS PER PERSON

Top review

Michael

Dined 6 days ago

Celebrated my wife’s birthday! Really memorable and fun experience.

Oku Izakaya

4.9

4.9 (97)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

Gastown

About the restaurant

Indulge in OKU IZAKAYA's Japanese culinary symphony, from exquisite sushi to avant-garde creations. Our menu weaves tradition and innovation with delights like sashimi paired with artisanal cheeses and kelp-adorned meats. Experience classics with a twist – from seductive thick-cut braised pork to boldly spiced karaage and smoky silver cod.

At OKU IZAKAYA, discover a vibrant tapestry of Japanese flavors, where culinary traditions meet avant-garde creations. Delight in fresh sashimi and innovative hand-rolled sushi tacos, awakening your taste buds to a flavorful journey. Join us, celebrate the harmonious blend of tastes, and embark on an extraordinary adventure in Japanese gastronomy. Welcome to OKU IZAKAYA.

Top review

Ako

Dined 4 days ago

Omakase sushi that Takeshi (owner) made for us—all of them were as phenomenal as always. I can 100% recommend OKU to anyone who wants a Japanese dining experience where the chef selects and prepares a tasting menu of seasonal ingredients and dishes, leaving it up to the chef to create a unique and personalized meal.

Sula Indian Restaurant - Main Street

4.6

4.6 (117)

CAN$30 and under

Indian

Main Street

About the restaurant

Sula Indian Restaurant - Main Street is truly traditional Indian restaurant in Vancouver, serving exotic Indian food from different regions of south and North India prepared using aromatic spices ground in house combined with fresh herbs, served in a playful Indian inspired indoor garden style seating.

Top review

Sandra

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

I’ve dined here several times bringing different guests each time, and it’s been fantastic every time. The dishes are fresh and full of flavour, and the cocktails are fun and delicious. Our server was very attentive and helpful in making our menu choices. My faves tonight were the dal makhani, tandoori wings and the tandoori naan. Lots of non meat options too. The restaurant was busy as usual so the ambiance was great. Highly recommend.

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4.7

4.7 (1529)

CAN$30 and under

Mediterranean

Mount Pleasant

About the restaurant

Our food consists of thoughtfully prepared recipes that will take you on a culinary journey along the ancient Silk route.

As evening descends upon the vibrant city of Vancouver, Chai Lounge comes to life like the courts of the eastern Raja's. Imagine a warm, dreamy and visually arresting venue where global sounds cascade the room over the din of lively conversations. Spicy scents waft from the kitchen followed by an abundance of delicious trans-himalayan cuisine.

Chai Lounge is our landmark location. There is no place like it in Vancouver,and visitors from near and far marvel at the ornate carpets, ceiling mandala's, and the nature-inspired furnishings.
The large central stage features a rotating line-up of world class musicians and dancers.

Top review

Kristen

Dined 1 day ago

The food was amazing but the staff and their level of service really made this place stand out. Everyone loved it, and agreed the service was outstanding. Thank you!

Gotham Steakhouse and Bar

4.9

4.9 (3703)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Gotham is Vancouver's most awarded steakhouse featuring the finest Canada Prime beef, fresh seafood and local ingredients in season. Gotham features soaring ceilings, sumptuous leather and velvet upholstery, private dining rooms, an award-winning wine list and exceptional service. In the summer, Gotham boasts a serene urban oasis to enjoy lunch or dinner al fresco. The lounge features one of the city's best Happy Hours, and live music many nights throughout the week.

Payment methods include: Visa/Mastercard/Discover/Cash/ApplePay/Debit/Hy's & Gotham Gift Cards
*** Does not accept Pre-Paid Credit Cards***

Top review

WilliamVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great service. Server was exceptional and food was fantastic.

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