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Wildlight Kitchen & Bar, Vancouver, BC

Wildlight Kitchen & Bar

4.6
4.6
139 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
A celebration of West Coast culture and cuisine, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar is a MICHELIN® Guide Recommended selection. The approachable, premium- casual concept highlights ethically sourced, seasonal ingredients in modern all-day dishes by homegrown culinary talent, Chef Warren Chow, recipient of Michelin’s first-ever Young Chef Award for Vancouver in 2023. Chow’s menu is matched by select regional wines and handcrafted cocktails, all served in a warmly welcoming and stylish dining space, along with the enclosed glass, year-round atrium. Wildlight Kitchen + Bar's wine list is recognized by the Vancouver International Wine Festival, and Wine Spectator for its selections and ongoing commitment to B.C. wines and other international bottles.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 915-0722
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Warren Chow
  • Private party facilities
    We have options ranging from 12 to 150 guests. Spanning options from cocktails & canapes, to tasting menu dining, and everything in between. Email Ashley Jamieson at info@wildlightrestaurant.ca for your events package.
  • Neighbourhood
    University Area
  • Cross Street
    Courtyard, beside Urban Fare, between Toronto and Shortcut Roads.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Dinner for Two

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate connection this Valentine’s Day with a 4-course Prix Fixe Dinner for Two at Wildlight. For $180, enjoy a menu for two inspired by the fresh, seasonal ingredients and the vibrant flavours of the West Coast. 4-course menu: Snacks Side stripe prawn toast, scallop & tarragon mousse Mini otoro onigiri, charred sushi rice, nori Rainbow carrot cones, smoked almond cheese, maple dijon Vichyssoise Yukon gold, leeks, beet smoked sturgeon, Nothern Divine caviar, crispy potato Surf & Turf for Two Charcoal-grilled wagyu striploin, broiled lobster tail, bisque, truffle arancini, pomme fondant, cauliflower preserved lemon puree, watercress Chocolate Mousse Mint panacotta, hazelnut biscuit, lemon ganache
    Valentine's Day Dinner for Two photo
  • Valentine's Weekend: Dinner for Two

    Feb 15, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Celebrate connection this Valentine’s Day Weekend with a 4-course Prix Fixe Dinner for Two at Wildlight. For $180, enjoy a menu for two inspired by the fresh, seasonal ingredients and the vibrant flavours of the West Coast. Snacks Side stripe prawn toast, scallop & tarragon mousse Mini otoro onigiri, charred sushi rice, nori Rainbow carrot cones, smoked almond cheese, maple dijon Vichyssoise Yukon gold, leeks, beet smoked sturgeon, Nothern Divine caviar, crispy potato Surf & Turf for Two Charcoal-grilled wagyu striploin, broiled lobster tail, bisque, truffle arancini, pomme fondant, cauliflower preserved lemon puree, watercress, pickled shallots Chocolate Mousse Mint panacotta, hazelnut biscuit, lemon ganache, vanilla, raspberry
    Valentine's Weekend: Dinner for Two photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour Daily from 3pm-5pm!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Happy Hour is on daily from 3pm-5pm! Come in prior to events at the Chan Centre, on UBC's campus, or at Thunderbird Stadium. Whether it's a comfy booth in our dining room next to floor to ceiling windows, or a cozy table in the covered, heated atrium listening to the rain on the glass top- Join us in for a relaxing happy hour. Great value on Mussels & Fries, Fresh Oysters, our Wildlight Chicken Wings, a juicy Wagyu Burger, and our famous Oyster Motoyaki. Additional deals include wine by the glass for $8.00. Sleeves of Powell Street Lager for $5. Don't miss the $10 Old Fashioneds and $10 Negronis!

    Happy Hour Daily from 3pm-5pm! photo

What 139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wildlight Kitchen & Bar is a culinary gem offering an exceptional dining experience highlighted by "consistently delicious" food and "wonderful, cheerful service." Known for its "creative dishes" and "carefully curated" wine list, it caters to diverse tastes with vegan options and seafood specialties. Guests frequently praise the "friendly and attentive" staff and appreciate the inviting atmosphere.

139 Reviews
  1. Leanne

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Came here for dine out at the start of dinner service - a few tables so noise level wasn’t too loud. We came for dine out menu to celebrate a birthday - overall the experience was ok Decor - was lovely, felt homey and warm Food - think it missed the mark for us. Sablefish chowder was ok, like other reviews - was filled with seafood but the quality was off. The soup base was thin, tad heavy on the salt and was like any basic chowder? Nothing too special. Had the mushroom risotto, asked it to be light on the salt - but o boy, it was salty…but otherwise well done, texture was just right. For dessert, got the chocolate cake - again, nothing special. Was like a chocolate cake? For some reason I thought the quality would have been better, more decadent? My kid had their linguine - hard pass on this if I had the choice to choose again. Imagine, $8 for pasta quality you would normally get from a boxed grocery store…but it was al dente though? Not sure kids would know the difference but at least adults sharing would appreciate this Service - server was very nice. The kitchen/? Management was not very accommodating to diner limitations on food selection unfortunately. The service was also incredibly slow for only a few tables who had already started their dinner service by the time we ordered. Maybe just a short staffed night? Overall - I would say, check it out if you’re in the area but I would not make the trip into UBC just to try it out. If you have toddlers/young kids, probably just keep it as a date night and skip the young ones (just not a lot of kid friendly options and heavy handed on the salt)

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  2. cori

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time to Wildlight and I will definitely be back. I was there for dine out and the food and wine pairings were excellent. I would also recommend the Chefs Choice cocktail The service was great and personable

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  3. Cathy

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING! Very good size portion for Dining Out Vancouver. Very creative, flavors are very unique, service was great! Cannot say enough good things about the food. Definitely deserve the Michelin star

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  4. Mahala

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dine out menu was fantastic! I had warm Root vegetable salad for a starter and it was delicious, for main I had mushroom risotto and it was a large portion and so so creamy and flavourful, ended with lemon Chocolate cake for desert and it was yummy. I’ll be back!

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  5. Jan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Will visit again soon

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  6. Carmen

    VIP

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for dine out and the food tasted great but disappointed with the portions as we didn’t leave with a full stomach. Service was great but food came out super slow.

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  7. Claudine

    VIP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for the first time and experienced the Dine Out Menu. Everything was wonderful and we look forward to going back. Our server was so friendly and attentive. Wonderful evening

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  8. Catherine

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Service. Amazing food for the dine out Vancouver option at a very reasonable price price for the quality of ingredients. We love Wild lights.

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  9. Joel

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, incredible knowledgeable service.

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  10. Karen

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My visit featured quality food made with attention to detail and simple elegance in pleasant surrounds. My server was lovely. The smoked black cod soup was comforting with textural variety from the surf clams. The steelhead trout was perfectly cooked and served hot from broiler, the freshest of the yuzu vinaigrette sparkled with the tart accompaniment offering variety and balance to the main course. The chocolate tart was fulfilling.

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FAQs

Wildlight Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 915-0722.

Wildlight Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wildlight Kitchen & Bar

5380 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 0C9

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Courtyard, beside Urban Fare, between Toronto and Shortcut Roads.
  • Neighbourhood
    University Area
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Warren Chow
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (604) 915-0722
  • Private party facilities
    We have options ranging from 12 to 150 guests. Spanning options from cocktails & canapes, to tasting menu dining, and everything in between. Email Ashley Jamieson at info@wildlightrestaurant.ca for your events package.
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