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- JJJoJoLuVancouver / British Columbia •12 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoDecided on the hamburger this time.. it was delicious and ordered another to take home to husband which he devoured. Started with cauliflower appy and quite tasty. Glad I’d stepped out of my prime rib comfort zone this time.More infoThe Keg Steakhouse + Bar - DunsmuirPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerVancouver / British Columbia •1 review4.0Dined 2 days agoThis is a nice location, despite the rain it felt cozy thanks to the heaters that are located throughout the restaurant. Our server was knowledgeable, professional, and made good recommendations. The food is overpriced, in my opinion, but still very delicious. Because of this I would not frequent the establishment with any regularity, keeping it in mind for special occasions only.More infoReflections Winter Terrace at Rosewood Hotel GeorgiaPrice: Expensive• Lounge• Downtown•3.9
- OTOpenTable DinerWinnipeg / Manitoba •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoI've never had better sushi. Incredibly fresh, incredibly tasty, and incredibly expensive - but worth it to have such amazing sushi. The Wagyu beef appetizer was melt in your mouth. Will definitely be back, but only special occasions as it costs 2x other date nights!More infoMiku Restaurant - VancouverPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Coal Harbour•4.7
- AZAngelaZVancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoRepeat Hy's customers... never disappointed. Shout out to our charming and attentive server, Monty. He's been requested for another visit in January. And I must mention the lovely Emily who remembered us although it had been almost a year since our last visit. Not only is the food memorable (caesar salad to die for and a big rib steak mmmm) but the staff shines. There's a reason Hy's has been at this location as long as it has.More infoHy's Steakhouse VancouverPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.7
- FFinedinervipVancouver / British Columbia •51 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoUpon being seated in the lounge, our server "Jamie" immediately came to see to our needs. Later, I would notice her watching our table to make sure that we didn't need anything. The Lounge Menu fair was great! We enjoyed our meal very much.More infoGotham Steakhouse and BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.8
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The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown is Kringle's at the Castle
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown are Earls Kitchen + Bar - Test Kitchen - Vancouver, Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Dunsmuir
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown are Earls Kitchen + Bar - Test Kitchen - Vancouver, Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant and Kobe Japanese Steak House
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown are Kringle's at the Castle, Gotham Steakhouse and Bar and Delhi 6 Indian Bistro
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown are Kringle's at the Castle, Captains Room-Rogers Arena and Delhi 6 Indian Bistro
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