Where Chefs Eat in Vancouver

by Phaidon

Updated September 13, 2021

You’re in luck. The world’s best chefs are sharing their favorite places to dine out in Vancouver. We’ve partnered with Phaidon's Where Chefs Eat, the best-selling restaurant guidebook with over 7,000 recommendations across the globe, to create a list of restaurants in Vancouver where chefs love to eat. Grab your copy of this must-have guide, and get 30% off, just for being an OpenTable diner.

Guu Original Thurlow

4.7 (365)

CAN$30 and under

Japanese

Downtown

"Guu is open late, the atmosphere is great, there's cold beer and the food is spot on and delicious. The chefs have a one page written menu of specials and if you can sit at the bar I recommend doing so, because it's a good crew to watch cook." – Brian Luptak

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Good food , have to reserve seat a bit earlier Incase

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Good food , have to reserve seat a bit earlier Incase

Hawksworth Restaurant

4.5 (2929)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Yaletown

"Hawksworth is the benchmark in Vancouver for excellence in service, food and cellars." – Andrea Carlson

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Lorna

Dined 1 day ago

This is one of the best dining experiences in Vancouver. The food, presentation, service, ambiance far exceeded all expectations. Looking forward to dining here again.

"Hawksworth is the benchmark in Vancouver for excellence in service, food and cellars." – Andrea Carlson

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Lorna

Dined 1 day ago

This is one of the best dining experiences in Vancouver. The food, presentation, service, ambiance far exceeded all expectations. Looking forward to dining here again.

Farmer's Apprentice

4.7 (451)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Farm-to-table

Kitsilano

"I've had some of the most emotionally-charged simple meals at this small intimate restaurant. It takes a lot of guts to ride the wave he rides. Flavors are delicate, ingredients pristine and amazing execution. This is a great example of effortless simplicity." – Jair Tellez

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Ryan

Dined 5 days ago

They've always been great, but the tasting menu last night was by far their best so far

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Ryan

Dined 5 days ago

They've always been great, but the tasting menu last night was by far their best so far

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4.5 (857)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Fairview

Recommended by Chef Paul Berglund from The Bachelor Farmer

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Lindsay

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service were both spectacular! Each plate of food was presented with such prize and exquisitely plated. Staff was very friendly and made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

Recommended by Chef Paul Berglund from The Bachelor Farmer

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Lindsay

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service were both spectacular! Each plate of food was presented with such prize and exquisitely plated. Staff was very friendly and made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

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