The best restaurants in Vancouver
135 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Koya Sushi
RestaurantsCasual sushi spot serving a variety of rolls, nigiri and sashimi.
Koya Sushi
RestaurantsMingo
RestaurantsItalian dishes get a refined Northwest twist at a trattoria with roll-up garage doors, patio & bar.
Mingo
RestaurantsMaiale Rosa Wood Fired Pizzeria
RestaurantsCozy pizza joint featuring pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, plus salads, pasta dishes, beer and wine.
Maiale Rosa Wood Fired Pizzeria
RestaurantsBaja Fresh
RestaurantsMexican fast-food chain featuring fish tacos, burritos, quesadillas & other Baja-inspired entrees.
Baja Fresh
RestaurantsHapa Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria specializing in pies with an Asian twist, plus beer and wine.
Hapa Pizza
RestaurantsElephants on Cedar Hills
RestaurantsRestaurant known for soups and sandwiches, plus gourmet eats, beer and wine.
Elephants on Cedar Hills
RestaurantsSchmizza Pub & Grub
RestaurantsColorful chain spot featuring specialty pizzas & pastas, plus sandwiches & salads.
Schmizza Pub & Grub
RestaurantsTaquería Portland
RestaurantsCasual, laid-back Mexican-style diner, with a menu of classic dishes such as tacos, enchiladas and burritos.
Taquería Portland
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsFun spot for sushi served on a conveyor belt and delivered by robot servers alongside Asian dishes and beer.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsYuubi Sushi
RestaurantsTraditional nigiri and innovative rolls highlight the menu at this cozy Japanese spot.
Yuubi Sushi
RestaurantsSyndicate Wine Bar
RestaurantsCozy spot with 450+ wine labels from many regions, plus small plates, a bottle shop, and a wine club.
Syndicate Wine Bar
RestaurantsEinstein Bros. Bagels
RestaurantsBagel sandwich joint for breakfast, with egg-based options and coffee.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
RestaurantsMOD Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve, industrial-chic chain restaurant known for build-your-own pizzas.
MOD Pizza
RestaurantsRovente Pizzeria
RestaurantsBare-bones chain outpost serving pizzas by the slice & pie with numerous customizable toppings.
Rovente Pizzeria
RestaurantsThe Focacceria by Montelupo
RestaurantsPizza joint serving whole pies and slices, as well as focaccia and sandwiches, in a cozy setting.
The Focacceria by Montelupo
RestaurantsTaqueria Quintonil
RestaurantsFood truck specializing in traditional Jalisco-style Mexican dishes such as burritos and tacos.
Taqueria Quintonil
RestaurantsThe Takahashi Restaurant
RestaurantsSushi & Japanese standards served in a charming, homey eatery decorated with antiques & folk art.
The Takahashi Restaurant
RestaurantsChuck E. Cheese
RestaurantsKid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.
Chuck E. Cheese
RestaurantsEl Mezcal Bar and Grill
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering traditional Mexican dishes such as tacos & tamales, plus lunch specials.
El Mezcal Bar and Grill
RestaurantsDon's Favorite Foods
RestaurantsItalian fare served in a cozy space along with cocktails, wine pairings, and dessert.
Don's Favorite Foods
RestaurantsAkira Sushi
RestaurantsCasual sushi bar offering sushi rolls via conveyor belt plus other Japanese staples.
Akira Sushi
RestaurantsCasa Colima Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
RestaurantsSimple Mexican cocina whipping up south-of-the-border dishes including tacos & enchiladas.
Casa Colima Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
RestaurantsBamboo Sushi
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly, Japanese eatery known for sushi rolls, sake and cocktails.
Bamboo Sushi
RestaurantsGiovanni's Restaurant
RestaurantsEnduring, family-run Italian outfit offering hearty pasta dinners, baked dishes & thick-crust pies.
Giovanni's Restaurant
RestaurantsPapa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsChain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsGino's
RestaurantsModern trattoria offers carefully prepared Italian dishes & an extensive wine list in a sleek room.
Gino's
RestaurantsKizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Beaverton)
RestaurantsHip venue serving Japanese noodle soups & small plates, plus whiskey, sake & beer amid artful decor.
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Beaverton)
RestaurantsBGs Food Cartel
RestaurantsOpen-air space with over 30 international food trucks, plus an indoor/outdoor speakeasy-style bar.
BGs Food Cartel
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain known for its sliders, fries, and Nashville hot chicken dishes.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsTaste Of Sichuan
RestaurantsContemporary Chinese restaurant specializing in Sichuan dishes, including hot pots & whole fish.
Taste Of Sichuan
RestaurantsMurata Restaurant
RestaurantsSince 1988, Murata Restaurant has been quietly serving pristine sushi, sashimi, and classic Japanese dishes with that meticulous,…
Murata Restaurant
RestaurantsKiyomizu Sake Bar
RestaurantsKiyomizu Sake Bar pours a curated lineup from Japan’s rice-growing regions, with staff who actually teach you what you’re tasting. Pair…
Kiyomizu Sake Bar
RestaurantsHachi
RestaurantsCraving a casual graze this week that actually hits? Hachi is an authentic Japanese izakaya with fresh sashimi and sushi, crisp carpaccio,…
Hachi
RestaurantsKitchen Table Cafe
RestaurantsKitchen Table Cafe keeps it classic with a traditional breakfast-and-lunch lineup of home cooked favorites, including the Harvest Hash &…
Kitchen Table Cafe
RestaurantsNostrana
RestaurantsSeasonally influenced Italian dishes, including popular thin-crust pizzas, in lodgelike digs.
Nostrana
RestaurantsTan Tan Cafe & Delicatessen
RestaurantsCasual Vietnamese storefront eatery for pho, banh mi sandwiches, bubble teas & Thai iced coffee.
Tan Tan Cafe & Delicatessen
RestaurantsTaqueria Sr. Lopez
RestaurantsMexican food truck dishes up tacos, burritos, quesadillas and fajitas in a casual setting.
Taqueria Sr. Lopez
RestaurantsWahi Hana Tiki Bar
RestaurantsLaid-back destination for island-inspired grub and cocktails, plus a kid-free area.
Wahi Hana Tiki Bar
RestaurantsFarrar's Bistro
RestaurantsUpdated American fare offered in relaxed, contemporary environs with outdoor tables.
Farrar's Bistro
RestaurantsBrothers Cascadia Brewing Evergreen Pub
RestaurantsBrewery and restaurant for ale and cider, plus American menu items such as burgers and sandwiches.
Brothers Cascadia Brewing Evergreen Pub
RestaurantsLaid-back stop for Texas-style BBQ meats smoked on-site & hearty sides plus catering & a full bar.
Crave Grille
RestaurantsLight, contemporary American diner for burgers, cocktails & happy hours.
Crave Grille
RestaurantsBreakfast at Valerie's
RestaurantsSpacious, unassuming American restaurant serving standard breakfast fare, plus burgers & sandwiches.
Breakfast at Valerie's
RestaurantsChimcking
RestaurantsFried chicken spot with a Korean twist featuring crispy wings and a few varieties of fried chicken entrees.
Chimcking
RestaurantsUrban Farmer Portland
RestaurantsModern NW fare emphasizing steak at country-chic restaurant in 8th-floor atrium of the Nines Hotel.
Urban Farmer Portland
RestaurantsRoots Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsStylish eatery offering carefully sourced American fare with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients.
Roots Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsEl Viejón Taquería y Mariscos food truck
RestaurantsCasual, dog-friendly joint serving Mexican street staples such as tacos and burritos, made with housemade tortillas.
El Viejón Taquería y Mariscos food truck
RestaurantsThe Cove Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed spot featuring marina views & seafood dishes, including a raw bar, plus steaks & sandwiches.
The Cove Restaurant
RestaurantsElements Restaurant
RestaurantsElevated American fare made with local ingredients & European techniques, served in a cheery space.
Elements Restaurant
RestaurantsShinsen Sushi & Lounge
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serving a variety of specialty sushi rolls, sake, sashimi and drinks.
Shinsen Sushi & Lounge
RestaurantsThe Diner Vancouver
RestaurantsClassic diner menu with a healthy twist in a casual space supporting Meals on Wheels.
The Diner Vancouver
RestaurantsDeadhead-themed eatery offering free-range chicken wings, beers, burgers & deep-fried desserts.
Twigs Bistro
RestaurantsUpscale chain serving pizza, sandwiches, New American entrees & martinis in a chic space.
Twigs Bistro
RestaurantsKiller Burger Orchards
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly, gourmet joint known for all-natural beef burgers topped with bacon and peanut butter.
Killer Burger Orchards
RestaurantsLuce
RestaurantsPetite, low-key Italian restaurant and grocery serving housemade pastas & seasonal entrees.
Luce
RestaurantsScreen Door Eastside
RestaurantsRefined Southern specialties like buttermilk-fried chicken in roomy digs offering weekend brunch.
Screen Door Eastside
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsHokkaido Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual restaurant whipping up sushi and Japanese fare such as miso soup and bento boxes, along with beer, and wine.
Hokkaido Sushi Bar
RestaurantsWolfs Head
RestaurantsCasual spot for quick bites like cheeseburgers, fries, shakes, and malts.
Wolfs Head
RestaurantsFlattop & Salamander
RestaurantsLaid-back outfit with a trendy feel serving chicken & waffles, breakfast burritos & other standards.
Flattop & Salamander
RestaurantsUrban Steel Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsHappening destination serving area-sourced mains, craft cocktails, draft beer & wine.
Urban Steel Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsHelvetia Tavern
RestaurantsLong-lived pub with baseball caps covering its ceiling serving jumbo burgers, fries & beer.
Helvetia Tavern
RestaurantsLa Bottega Cafe Deli Wine Shop
RestaurantsItalian sandwiches, pastas & entrees prepared in a casual eatery with deli & wine shop.
La Bottega Cafe Deli Wine Shop
RestaurantsEast Glisan Pizza Lounge
RestaurantsLaid-back haunt with a cool vibe pairing inventive thin-crust pizzas with beers on tap & cocktails.
East Glisan Pizza Lounge
RestaurantsReverend's BBQ
RestaurantsFried chicken, smoked meats & beer on tap in a contemporary space with both counter & booth seating.
Reverend's BBQ
RestaurantsMucca Osteria
RestaurantsRomantic Italian spot offers organic fare & handmade pasta in a refined space with Gothic flair.
Mucca Osteria
RestaurantsKingsland Kitchen
RestaurantsBright, minimalist bar/eatery offering British dishes for breakfast & brunch along with happy hours.
Kingsland Kitchen
RestaurantsYama Sushi & Izakaya
RestaurantsLofty, bright Japanese cafe offering creative sushi rolls, small plates & a robust sake list.
Yama Sushi & Izakaya
RestaurantsJusta Pasta Co.
RestaurantsUnassuming hideaway offers handmade pastas such as lasagna along with other Italian classics & wine.
Justa Pasta Co.
RestaurantsHudson's Bar and Grill
RestaurantsNorthwest farm-to-table eats served in a rustic-yet-refined dining room at the Heathman Lodge.
Hudson's Bar and Grill
RestaurantsOndus on the Waterfront
RestaurantsTapas and large plates with a Mediterranean influence served with cocktails in a chill space.
Ondus on the Waterfront
RestaurantsThe Hammond Kitchen & Craft Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring a tented patio, wood-fired pizza and an oyster bar, as well as beer and wine, served by friendly staff.
The Hammond Kitchen & Craft Bar
RestaurantsThirsty Sasquatch & Hungry Sasquatch
RestaurantsLow-key, wood-lined offering craft brews, locally produced spirits, cider & wine, plus a patio.
Thirsty Sasquatch & Hungry Sasquatch
RestaurantsSushi Ninja
RestaurantsCasual eatery, specializing in bento boxes, sushi rolls, and sashimi.
Sushi Ninja
RestaurantsPortland Burger
RestaurantsBurger joint featuring diverse toppings, microbrews & karaoke nights in rock ’n’ roll–themed digs.
Portland Burger
RestaurantsFelony Pizza Restaurant of Vancouver
RestaurantsKid-friendly eatery, serving wood-fired pizzas and wings, as well as cocktails and spirits, in a casual space.
Felony Pizza Restaurant of Vancouver
RestaurantsChin's BBQ
RestaurantsComfort grub such as barbecue, brisket, nachos and ribs, plus friendly service.
Chin's BBQ
RestaurantsBrickhouse Bar & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly spot offers a wide variety of classic American fare & drinks under high ceilings.
Brickhouse Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLittle Italy's Trattoria To-Go
RestaurantsFamily-owned Italian restaurant with a menu featuring classic pasta dishes & desserts.
Little Italy's Trattoria To-Go
RestaurantsTin Shed Garden Cafe
RestaurantsSmall, dog-friendly place specializing in American food, offering a covered patio & a canine menu.
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
RestaurantsYi Sushi -Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsConveyor-belt sushi and bubble tea joint offering made-to-order options.
Yi Sushi -Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsScreen Door Pearl District
RestaurantsWell-lit, stylish destination with outdoor seating offering meals, beer, and cocktails.
Screen Door Pearl District
RestaurantsPaul's Restaurant
RestaurantsBreakfast & American comfort classics doled out in a dimly lit, wood-paneled space with a long bar.
Paul's Restaurant
RestaurantsNostra Tavola
RestaurantsPasta, pizza and arancini are served at this Italian restaurant with a warm atmosphere, a bar and a patio.
Nostra Tavola
RestaurantsStack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar - Vancouver
RestaurantsPopular counter-service burger joint dishing up craft beer and whisky, with views of the Columbia River waterfront.
Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar - Vancouver
RestaurantsPrime Tap House: Tanasbourne
RestaurantsFamily-owned eatery serving traditional and Asian-inspired chicken wings, along with craft beer and cider.
Prime Tap House: Tanasbourne
RestaurantsBotto’s BBQ
RestaurantsNo-frills restaurant featuring generous BBQ dishes for take-out, plus limited outdoor seating.
Botto’s BBQ
RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsPDX Sliders
RestaurantsEasygoing eatery for imaginative sliders & sandwiches made with local ingredients, plus craft beers.
PDX Sliders
RestaurantsBustling restaurant featuring wine, small plates and cheese boards, plus a riverfront patio.
Killer Burger East Vancouver
RestaurantsChain establishment lures locals with its creative burger meals & microbrews served at the counter.
Killer Burger East Vancouver
RestaurantsBoomers
RestaurantsUnassuming restaurant offering long-smoked BBQ, plus burgers, booze & breakfast in a casual space.
Boomers
RestaurantsHooligan's Sports Bar and Grill
RestaurantsStraightforward venue with a full bar, classic comfort food & TVs tuned into sporting events.
Hooligan's Sports Bar and Grill
RestaurantsSushi Mo
RestaurantsJapanese fare from sushi to teriyaki & tempura dishes offered in an informal, contemporary space.
Sushi Mo
RestaurantsWildFin American Grill - Vancouver
RestaurantsBar for casual meals featuring seafood, steaks and craft cocktails in a modern ambiance.
WildFin American Grill - Vancouver
RestaurantsDOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar
RestaurantsWaterfront venue for Latin-fusion fare such as paella and ceviche. A deck, river views and a bar are provided.
DOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar
RestaurantsBBQ Blessings
RestaurantsLaid-back BBQ eatery offering breakfast, brisket and ribs.
BBQ Blessings
RestaurantsPho Le Nguyen
RestaurantsClean spot serving traditional Vietnamese dishes, such as pho noodle soup.
Pho Le Nguyen
RestaurantsTap Union Freehouse
RestaurantsEasygoing pub with a patio & board games offering a variety of craft brews on tap & eclectic bites.
Tap Union Freehouse
RestaurantsGen Sushi
RestaurantsFamily-run sushi spot whose fresh offerings include rolls, nigiri and tempura shrimp, all served by welcoming staff.
Gen Sushi
RestaurantsThe Hazel Room
RestaurantsLocal art & vintage trappings outfit this teahouse, known for its brunch menu & creative cocktails.
The Hazel Room
RestaurantsBark City BBQ
RestaurantsWindow-serve BBQ joint at the Asylum pod offering smoked meats, Southern sides & shakes.
Bark City BBQ
RestaurantsOlympia Provisions
RestaurantsHousemade charcuterie & European-style meals provided in an industrial space with a to-go counter.
Olympia Provisions
RestaurantsDegarios Italian Ristorante
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving pizza and pasta dishes (some gluten-free), plus beer, cocktails and wine.
Degarios Italian Ristorante
RestaurantsJuliano's Pizzeria
RestaurantsLong-running family pizza joint specializing in pies loaded with toppings, plus sandwiches at lunch.
Juliano's Pizzeria
RestaurantsIrving Street Tapas
RestaurantsSmall plates from around the world served in a trendy restaurant with a fireplace and a bar.
Irving Street Tapas
RestaurantsJoy Sushi
RestaurantsJapanese restaurant in a strip mall serving a variety of sushi rolls in a casual setting.
Joy Sushi
RestaurantsLittle Conejo Vancouver
RestaurantsRustic setting for tacos with local ingredients on housemade tortillas with more than 80 mezcals.
Little Conejo Vancouver
RestaurantsBethany's Table
RestaurantsFamily-owned bistro serving seasonal, French-influenced New American fare in contemporary environs.
Bethany's Table
RestaurantsLoowit Brewing - Downtown Pub
RestaurantsCraft brewery specializing in ales, with a colorful tasting room that has a small bar & dartboards.
Loowit Brewing - Downtown Pub
RestaurantsThe Smokin’ Oak PDX
RestaurantsFamily recipes from throughout Texas are featured at this brisket, pulled pork, and mac 'n' cheese food cart.
The Smokin’ Oak PDX
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsChain eatery serving chicken tenders, sliders, fries, and shakes in a casual setting.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsThe Original Pancake House
RestaurantsSignature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.
The Original Pancake House
RestaurantsFrontier Public House
RestaurantsSouthern-inspired comfort fare joins house cocktails in a stylish plank-&-brick space with a patio.
Frontier Public House
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery offering free-range chicken wings, beers, burgers & deep-fried desserts.
Uptown Barrel Room
RestaurantsHearty American fare, craft beer & whiskey served in a woodsy dining room with barrel-vault ceiling.
Uptown Barrel Room
RestaurantsPizzeria La Sorrentina
RestaurantsItalian eatery delivering hand-built Neapolitan pizzas, gluten-free fare and pastas.
Pizzeria La Sorrentina
RestaurantsDaddy D's Southern Style BBQ
RestaurantsCounter-serve inside a filling station plating homestyle smoked meats made from Louisiana recipes.
Daddy D's Southern Style BBQ
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