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1. Kook Korean BBQ

4.8

Exceptional(412)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • East Vancouver

Booked 23 times today

At Kook, we are CRAZY about BBQ and we are here to set a new standard to your Korean BBQ experience. Serving only premium meats, every table is equipped with the Rolls-Royceof smokeless grills (Shinpo Systems). The restaurant is perfectly air balanced with the best ventilation system to ensure you smell the same way you came in. We want to ensure that we please your eyes as much as your taste buds. Our interior design is themed around the ancient five core elements (Gold, wood, water, fire, earth). From our golden ring of banchan to the cherry wood bench you are sitting on, you will find this theme throughout our restaurant. Let our energy channel your inner chef to take control and cook, or simply sit back and let our BBQ experts take over.Our dedicated team is here to serve you with one goal in mind:“A Korean BBQ dining experience you won’t soon forget!”

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2. Zarak by Afghan Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(1072)

Price: Moderate

• Afghan • Mount Pleasant

Booked 38 times today

Zarak by Afghan Kitchen is an elevated Afghan dining destination with an innovative bar program. A narrative of hope and humility, passion for the tradition and history of Afghanistan, refined dishes, not straying away from the integrity of mum's recipes. **Kindly note that we leave lots of tables open for walk-in for brunch service**We accept online bookings for 1 -6 guests. To book a party larger than 6 guests, please call the restaurant at 604-318-3456 or email hello@zarakvancouver.comThank you, and we can't wait to meet you soon.

3. The Lunch Lady

4.6

Exceptional(575)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive

Booked 54 times today

Enjoy award-winning Vietnamese street food in the heart of Commercial Drive! Lunch Lady is not your average pho joint – dishes showcasing the PNW’s best ingredients, craft cocktails, and Michelin quality service makes us a crowd favourite with locals and international guests alike. Come and discover our modern and soulful dishes that are distinctly authentic to Vietnam. We look forward to serving you!

4. Ophelia

4.5

Awesome(197)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Mount Pleasant

Booked 41 times today

Named after Chef Francisco’s mother, Ophelia will specialize in authentic Mexican cuisine prepared with a refined, elevated approach.“Given my strong connection to Mexican cuisine, we saw an opportunity to take advantage of my knowledge and passion and do something truly unique here in Olympic Village,” Higareda explains. “My mother inspired my love of cooking and it will be a true honour to return to my roots and pay homage to her and my country at Ophelia this spring.”Ophelia will also offer a fully licenced bar serving handcrafted cocktails made with premium tequilas and mezcals, along with local and imported craft beers, and New- and Old-World wines.

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5. Loula's Taverna + Bar

4.5

Awesome(72)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Commercial Drive

Booked 28 times today

WHO ARE WE?We’re the second generation of two Greek families that came to Canada to open some of Vancouver’s longest running restaurants.Now, we’re taking everything we’ve learned from them to offer a brand new dining experience.WHAT ARE WE ABOUT?Loula’s is the Greek nostalgia of our upbringing infused with modern dining trends that have intrigued us. The atmosphere and cuisine are an homage to our namesake, a woman dear to our hearts who always leaves you in good spirits with a full stomach. Expect that overwhelmingly authentic Greek experience when you step through our doors—along with a few other things you won’t expect. You’ll just have to trust us.WHERE ARE WE?We’re located in the heart of Commercial drive, a spot we feel quite at home in. If you know anything about The Drive, you know it’s warm, vivacious and a little kooky. Just like Loula.

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6. Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village

4.4

Awesome(707)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • False Creek

Booked 22 times today

Located in the heart of Vancouver's Olympic Village, our restaurant serves honest, regional food with local craft beer and premium BC wine on tap. Our beer & wine program is the most innovative draft menu program in the province, comprised of a selection of premium BC products that features custom collaborations with local purveyors. We offer indoor and outdoor seating with breathtaking views of False Creek, Science World, BC Place and Rogers Arena.

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7. Acqua Restaurant + Bar

4.4

Awesome(149)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Northwest) • Burnaby

Booked 3 times today

Acqua Restaurant, Patio and Bar offer robust, authentic, and flavored food that displays contemporary North American cuisine with influences from the West Coast. Acqua is dedicated to using the finest, freshest ingredients and serving delicious food, reinventing classical favorites, such as seasonal pasta and the Best Happy Hour Deal Everyday at just $5.Famed for its selection of scotch, whiskey, and bourbon, as well as its spirit-forward cocktails, the Acqua bar buzzes with warmth and excitement. Acqua has an appealing vibrancy and a traditional flair that is complemented by distinct modern notes. The sky-high glass atrium, dynamic lighting features, spectacular Happy Hours, friendly service, distinctive modern contemporary bar, and hidden-gem courtyard patio all contribute to this liveliness.

8. Havana

4.7

Exceptional(607)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Commercial Drive

Booked 8 times today

Patio is seated on first come first serve basis.Havana Vancouver is inspired by the colours and culture of Old Havana, Cuba.Guests can expect a hybrid of authentic Latin flavours combined with Pacific Northwest style and a commitment to fresh, local ingredients. Craft beers and an innovative cocktail program create a menu unique to the location.

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9. Marcello Ristorante and Pizzeria

4.4

Awesome(708)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Commercial Drive

Booked 23 times today

Marcello Pizzeria e Ristorante is the best choice for an authentic Italian experience.We combine old world Mediterranean warmth and sunny dècor with an inviting atmosphere that appeals to everyone!Chef Marcello Lombardo - INSPIRED BY FOOD AND DRIVEN BY A DREAMBorn in the City of Delights, or more commonly known as Palermo, Italy, Marcello fell in love with cooking from a very young age. Influenced by the crystal clear water, the flavours of the culturally rich air and a little encouragement from his mother, he went on to receive professional training from Milan and owned a restaurant on the Adriatic Sea. Now for over 20 years he's brought his joy of Southern Italian cooking to Vancouver. Marcello's is a neighbourhood gem on Commercial Drive in the heart of little Italy set for any occasion.

10. La Forchetta

4.7

Exceptional(497)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Burnaby

Booked 10 times today

Chef Manricos passion is inspired by the love for his home region of Pescara, Abruzzo. The flavors, scents and the colors of the neighborhood, ‘Borgo Marino’, is where his inspiration came from. Cooking in the early mornings on the fishing boats, savoring the smell of the land and sea is where it all began. "This is my cuisine, made simply of the scents, freshness of the ingredients, and respect of the tradition. ‘La Forchetta’ will be my platform in which I can share this culinary love, with all of you" Chef ManricoLa Forchetta Burnaby brings you fresh pasta made daily, a variety of fish and meat dishes along with more traditional pizza and region specific Italian favourites.

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82 restaurants available nearby

1. Kook Korean BBQ

2. Zarak by Afghan Kitchen

3. The Lunch Lady

4. Ophelia

5. Loula's Taverna + Bar

6. Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village

7. Acqua Restaurant + Bar

8. Havana

9. Marcello Ristorante and Pizzeria

10. La Forchetta

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