Best Lunch Restaurants in Dunbar-Southlands

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BurnabyChinatownCoal HarbourCommercial DriveDowntownDunbar-Southlands

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1. The Lunch Lady

4.7

Exceptional(1177)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive

Booked 88 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!

2. Dovetail

4.8

Exceptional(445)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown

Booked 84 times today

California inspired family-style share plates, cocktails & vibes. Offering flavours influenced from our experiences, paired with groovy house tunes, a thoughtfully curated wine selection and a sophisticated cocktail list. For large parties please email reservations@dovetailrestaurant.ca

3. Le Crocodile

4.7

Exceptional(580)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

For over four decades, Le Crocodile has been a cornerstone of culinary excellence in the heart of Vancouver. Under the guidance of our visionary chef, Rob Feenie, Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie has been reimagined and recently named in the 2025 list of Canada's 100 Best.Step into our newly designed dining room, where warmth and nostalgia blend seamlessly with contemporary flair. The ambiance exudes the timeless elegance of Art Deco, creating an inviting atmosphere that feels both familiar and exhilaratingly new.At Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie, we are committed to preserving the essence of the dining experience you have grown to love while embracing the evolution of taste and style. Join us as we continue to write the next chapter of our storied history, one unforgettable meal at a time.For groups of 6 and more please email us at info@lecrocodilerestaurant.com

4. Nightingale

4.7

Exceptional(2342)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Coal Harbour

Booked 144 times today

Nightingale's menu feature dishes that are ingredient-led and packed with flavour. MICHELIN Guide Recommended and Named Canada’s Best Farm to Table Restaurant, we are passionate about sourcing locally and our relationship with local farms, growers, foragers & fisherman are second to none. Our wood-stone pizza oven is at the heart of our kitchen and our dough has been diligently perfected to deliver Neapolitan style pizzas with seasonally changing toppings over a delicious crust. Guests are encouraged to order a range of dishes from our extensive menu selection, which are best shared family-style. Nightingale's award winning wine list has been carefully curated, and our highly trained Sommelier Team is on hand to guide you towards local hidden gems, as well as both those elusive and more popular varietals. We offer a range of local craft beers as well as classic and seasonally changing original cocktails.

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5. Miku Restaurant - Vancouver

4.8

Exceptional(6853)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Coal Harbour

Booked 208 times today

Specializing in aburi, or flamed-seared, sushi, the act of applying flame directly and lightly searing sushi enhances the natural flavours and textures of the seafood. Miku owner, Seigo Nakamura, innovated the Aburi concept by crafting specialty sauces using non-traditional Japanese ingredients to pair with each type of fish.Located at the corner of Howe Street and Canada Place WayMichelin RecommendedWinner of Wine Spectator Award 2024OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants 2024Executive Chef: Kazuhiro Hayashi

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6. Maxine's Cafe & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(507)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French / American • West End

Booked 42 times today

WEEKENDS AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS RESERVATION FROM 9AM TO 9:45AM AND WALKINS UNTIL 3PM. YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL.Maxine’s Café & Bar is where the West End comes to eat, sip, and celebrate. Whether you're dropping in for a casual lunch, toasting a birthday, or clinking glasses at happy hour, Maxine’s delivers good vibes and great food—day and night.Our funky, Euro-inspired space is perfect for fun group dinners, breezy brunches, or solo chill sessions at the bar. The menu, crafted by Executive Chef Bobby Milheron and Chef de Cuisine, features elevated takes on breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner classics—plus a standout selection of steak and seafood in the evenings. We’ve got something for everyone, including flavorful gluten-free options.Open daily for breakfast through dinner. Walk-ins welcome, dinner reservations available, and the energy? Always just right.

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7. Homer Street Cafe & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(3150)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Rotisserie Chicken • Yaletown

Booked 57 times today

Michelin-recommended and locally loved, Homer St. Cafe and Bar is a vibrant, casual dining destination perfect for lunch with friends, lively happy hours, birthday celebrations, and group gatherings.Located in the historic Homer building in Vancouver’s Yaletown district, our charming space blends vintage character with modern energy. Whether you're pulling up a seat at the Chef’s Bar to watch our culinary team in action, enjoying a cozy booth under antique tiles, or hosting a group in our semi-private dining room, the atmosphere is always warm, welcoming, and fun.Our rotisserie turns out juicy, responsibly raised chicken, ribs, and steaks daily—perfectly portioned for solo diners or shared feasts. With plenty of gluten-free options, crave-worthy sides, and a bold cocktail and wine list, we’ve got something for everyone.Join us for lunch, swing by for happy hour, or plan your next birthday celebration—Homer St. Cafe and Bar is where comfort food and good times come together.

8. Social Corner Yaletown

4.5

Awesome(389)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yaletown

Booked 111 times today

Tapas, pizza, small plates, share plates, paella, and one epic burger - there's something for everyone at Social Corner. Michelin Guide recommended, offering lunch, brunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week. Located in Yaletown on the corner of Homer and Smithe street. We look forward to hosting you.

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9. Tap & Barrel • Bridges

4.5

Awesome(1519)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Fairview

Booked 93 times today

Tap & Barrel Bridges merges Bridges’ legacy with Tap & Barrel’s philosophies, bringing the best of both to this iconic location on Granville Island.Enjoy some of the best views in Vancouver from our two-story restaurant with large waterfront patios. Our menu features next level comfort food with the addition of Bridges classics that have been reinvented with a Tap & Barrel twist. We are family-friendly with a full kid's menu in addition to gluten-friendly and plant-based menus.

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10. Hawksworth Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3013)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown

Booked 51 times today

Since bursting on to the scene in 2011, Hawksworth Restaurant has earned its place amongst the finest restaurants in the world, winning multiple accolades from MICHELIN, Forbes, LA LISTE, and Canada's 100 Best. Recognized for its compelling and technically skilled cuisine, deep and diverse wine list, inventive cocktail program, and warm, genuine hospitality. Menus conceived by celebrated Canadian Chef David Hawksworth, Executive Chef Sylvain Assie, and Pastry Chef Marissa Gonzalez showcase ingredient-led contemporary cuisine, that is firmly rooted in the classics. Using only the highest quality ingredients sourced locally and from around the world, bold, bright flavours are presented in skillfully executed dishes that echo nostalgia with a modern and local twist.

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Celine
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined today
We have a lovely dinner, food and service are superb, just that the food takes a bit of time to arrive, all in all we enjoyed and have a wonderful evening. Definitely will return and will happily share the info with friends. Thank you for the outstanding experience.
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Le CrocodilePrice: Very Expensive• French• Downtown
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4.7
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Jessica
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was an amazing meal! We loved the appetizers! We loved everything we ate and our server was helpful and kind!
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Miku Restaurant - VancouverPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Coal Harbour
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4.8
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Angeline
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great dinner here! Food was really delicious. The buttermilk fried chicken with spiced maple syrup was the best dish I've had in months!
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NightingalePrice: Expensive• Canadian• Coal Harbour
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4.7
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Haydee
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food service was great, the waitress provided some recommendations. We had an infant with us and thankfully we were still able to enjoy our meal. Great drink selections, we would definitely come back.
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The Lunch LadyPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Commercial Drive
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4.7
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Kassy
Los Angeles •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
I had a lovely experience at Dovetail on a Sunday afternoon with my sisters. Our server was wonderful and the food was so good. We ordered the olives, fries, bang bang shrimp, salmon smash burger and the spicy vodka pasta which were all amazing.
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DovetailPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Yaletown
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4.8

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