Best Lunch Restaurants in English Bay

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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 84 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!

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2. Sula Indian Restaurant - Davie

4.8

Exceptional(50)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • West End

Booked 12 times today

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.

3. The Three Brits

4.5

Awesome(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Canadian • West End

Booked 3 times today

In the mid-1800s ‘Three English Greenhorns’ bought and settled the West End giving a beginning to Vancouver’s Three Brits public house — a beachfront hangout overlooking English Bay with tried and true publican service. Great views of the ocean, awesome happy hour, great pub food.

4. Le Crocodile

4.7

Exceptional(580)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 43 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

5. 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

6. Nightingale

4.7

Exceptional(2342)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Coal Harbour

Booked 145 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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7. Miku Restaurant - Vancouver

4.8

Exceptional(6853)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Coal Harbour

Booked 205 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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8. Maxine's Cafe & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(507)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French / American • West End

Booked 44 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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9. Tableau Bar Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(3099)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Coal Harbour

Booked 58 times today

Situated close to the waterfront in the heart of Coal Harbour, we are a neighborhood Bistro specializing in contemporary French cuisine, steaks, seafood, and weekend brunch. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a fantastic happy hour offering. Join us for a fun and lively cocktail bar and patio scene, where we serve seasonal in-house and classic cocktails and a great selection of local draft beers. We have an eclectic mix of approachable & high-end wines built from the regions of France and British Columbia. A great spot for group dining, boasting two gorgeous private rooms. Perfect for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and family gatherings; as well as AV for business meetings and work events.Our patio is dog friendly, heated and shaded, perfect for those warm summer evenings. Come join us for a quick drink after work, a nice family brunch, or a late night martini at the bar.

10. Notch8

4.6

Exceptional(1820)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

Le Notch8 ouvre une nouvelle ère de glamour dans le hall du Fairmont Hotel Vancouver grâce à son cadre luxueux et à sa cuisine classique, inspirée du romantisme des voyages des années 30.

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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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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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Rachel
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was amazing and the staff was wonderful !
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Sula Indian Restaurant - DaviePrice: Expensive• Indian• West End
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4.8
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KathyVIP
Vancouver / British Columbia •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
A wonderful neighbourhood joint. This pub has it all, good food, great service and the view of a lifetime. Thank you for a wonderful holiday get together.
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The Three BritsPrice: Moderate• Canadian• West End
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4.5

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