Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
One of my favorite Cafe in the city. Thierry in the past has cooked with Gordon Ramsey and opened his own Coffee Dessert shop. Great patio for people watching and open till midnight every night.
94 locals recommend
Thierry Alberni
1059 Alberni StOne of my favorite Cafe in the city. Thierry in the past has cooked with Gordon Ramsey and opened his own Coffee Dessert shop. Great patio for people watching and open till midnight every night.
One of the city's best choices for modern Italian and sea food
46 locals recommend
Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill
1133 Hamilton StOne of the city's best choices for modern Italian and sea food
Nook
1525 Yew StGreat Cozy pizzaria
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveModern food, fantastic views
A place to splurge for special evenings out. Reservations recommened. Be warned its easily a 200$ night for two.
85 locals recommend
Hawksworth Restaurant
801 W Georgia StA place to splurge for special evenings out. Reservations recommened. Be warned its easily a 200$ night for two.
Go Fish
1505 W 1st AveThere is always a line but the fish and chips are fantastic
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StGreat breakfast and line ups garanteed
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetBelgian food and an amazing atmoshere for dinner and drinks
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton StMy favorite seafood restaurant
An great place with amazing atmosphere and lebanese food. Open late
117 locals recommend
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StAn great place with amazing atmosphere and lebanese food. Open late
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetGreat vegetarian and Indian cuisine
Probably the best all round upper scale Indian restaurant in the city. Usually a wait and they don't accept reservations, but the food is amazing there.
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetProbably the best all round upper scale Indian restaurant in the city. Usually a wait and they don't accept reservations, but the food is amazing there.
Tasty Indian Bistro
1261 Hamilton StThe best Indian food in the city. I love there butter chicken
Maenam
1938 W 4th AveThe best intimate Thai food in the city
Our favourite pizza and lasagna place for Take away
10 locals recommend
Olympia Pizza & Pasta Restaurant (Denman Street)
998 Denman StOur favourite pizza and lasagna place for Take away
Won More Szechuan Cuisine
1184 Denman StWon More Szechuan Cuisine
1184 Denman StOur favourite Chinese food take away restaurant
Fresh Street Market
1423 Continental StA great grocery store 4 blocks away from the condo
Tutto Restaurant & Bar
One of my favorite italian restaurants and happy hours
La Terrazza
1088 Cambie StGreat italian and happy hour
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music and great lounge. Expensive but a great place to relax and people watch
56 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada PlLive music and great lounge. Expensive but a great place to relax and people watch
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown
1011 Mainland StGreat patio
Shopping
The Cross Decor & Design
1198 Homer StA great decor store
Bicicletta Vancouver
1497 W BroadwayA great shop for high end bicycles. I recommend leaving your visa at home.
Sightseeing
My favorite park and place to picnic in the city
236 locals recommend
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnMy favorite park and place to picnic in the city
Everything Else
My favorite cooking school and the closest thing Vancouver has to a Dean and Deluca's. I love this shop and all the cooking classes Ive done have been fun and delicious. A great night out!
38 locals recommend
The Dirty Apron Cooking School, Delicatessen & Catering
540 Beatty StMy favorite cooking school and the closest thing Vancouver has to a Dean and Deluca's. I love this shop and all the cooking classes Ive done have been fun and delicious. A great night out!
Market is a great restaurtant, and Shangrila's spa is beautiful
6 locals recommend
Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver
1128 W Georgia StMarket is a great restaurtant, and Shangrila's spa is beautiful
A great place to people watch, and a terrific market for fresh produce, seafood, and butcher shop. Also a good place to explore for artwork.
11 locals recommend
Oyama Sausage Co
1689 Johnston StA great place to people watch, and a terrific market for fresh produce, seafood, and butcher shop. Also a good place to explore for artwork.
Arts & Culture
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayHome of the Vancouver Canucks hockey team.
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdHome to vancouver soccer team the Vancouver White Caps
The Orpheum
601 Smithe StAn amazing concert venue, and great morning Summer tours