Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
My absolutely favourite restaurant. Farm to Kitchen local fare. Spectacular food and cocktails. Get the ... well get anything because it is all amazing. Do not overlook the appetizers. Book ahead!
104 locals recommend
Fable Kitchen
1944 W 4th AveMy absolutely favourite restaurant. Farm to Kitchen local fare. Spectacular food and cocktails. Get the ... well get anything because it is all amazing. Do not overlook the appetizers. Book ahead!
This is great place for lunch. The Fish and Chips are delicious, but I always for for the Tuna Tacones. Enjoy takeout at home on the patio. Call ahead to avoid the line and pay at the pickup window!
61 locals recommend
Go Fish
1505 W 1st AveThis is great place for lunch. The Fish and Chips are delicious, but I always for for the Tuna Tacones. Enjoy takeout at home on the patio. Call ahead to avoid the line and pay at the pickup window!
The Bolognese! I eat here twice a week. A local favourite! Great atmosphere, delicious food. Ask for the kale salad (not on the menu). Expect a wait; put your name down and catch a beach sunset.
209 locals recommend
Nook
1525 Yew StThe Bolognese! I eat here twice a week. A local favourite! Great atmosphere, delicious food. Ask for the kale salad (not on the menu). Expect a wait; put your name down and catch a beach sunset.
CRAFT is an interesting place to check out if you like beer. The structure is beautiful, it's located in a huge historic building and they have over 100 beers on tap! Imagine!?
245 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueCRAFT is an interesting place to check out if you like beer. The structure is beautiful, it's located in a huge historic building and they have over 100 beers on tap! Imagine!?
Get to Oakwood. It is DELISH and great value. Family-style offerings mean you can try it all. Hint: Warm Kale Salad, Bison Carpaccio, the Burger.. they just changed their menu so I'll report back.
76 locals recommend
The Oakwood Canadian Bistro
2741 W 4th AveGet to Oakwood. It is DELISH and great value. Family-style offerings mean you can try it all. Hint: Warm Kale Salad, Bison Carpaccio, the Burger.. they just changed their menu so I'll report back.
Great coffee right around the corner. I'd make the trek to Beaucoup if you are in the mood for nibbles too.
14 locals recommend
Cafe Bica Inc
1809 Fir StreetGreat coffee right around the corner. I'd make the trek to Beaucoup if you are in the mood for nibbles too.
Delicious, huge meals. A great finish to wandering the Gastown Shops.
128 locals recommend
The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water StreetDelicious, huge meals. A great finish to wandering the Gastown Shops.
Cool restaurant. Brassy bar and great drinks. Yummy, comfort foods.
111 locals recommend
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StCool restaurant. Brassy bar and great drinks. Yummy, comfort foods.
Everything Else
Kits Beach is a short stroll down the Sea Wall and the closest vantage point to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Pull up a log!
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StKits Beach is a short stroll down the Sea Wall and the closest vantage point to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Pull up a log!
One of my favourite local breweries. Bike down the Sea Wall to Main Street and enjoy a Flight. Check the Vancouver Street Food app to find out whether there's a Food Truck parked out front.
289 locals recommend
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StOne of my favourite local breweries. Bike down the Sea Wall to Main Street and enjoy a Flight. Check the Vancouver Street Food app to find out whether there's a Food Truck parked out front.
Busted. 33 Acres is my favourite. Give me Sunshine any day.. Bike the Sea Wall then take Ontario Street. Check the Vancouver Street Food app to find out whether there's a Food Truck parked out front.
307 locals recommend
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveBusted. 33 Acres is my favourite. Give me Sunshine any day.. Bike the Sea Wall then take Ontario Street. Check the Vancouver Street Food app to find out whether there's a Food Truck parked out front.
The Chocolate Rosemary Rock Salt Cookie is the best thing I've ever tasted. Rumour has it the owner moved to France, trained as a pastry chef and came back to open this beauty of a Cafe.
81 locals recommend
Beaucoup Bakery
2150 Fir StThe Chocolate Rosemary Rock Salt Cookie is the best thing I've ever tasted. Rumour has it the owner moved to France, trained as a pastry chef and came back to open this beauty of a Cafe.
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdBeautiful walks through the woods at the edge of downtown.
Much & Little
2543 Main StOne of many cool shops along Main Street.
Rainy day? Hop on the Water Taxi and head to Science world.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StRainy day? Hop on the Water Taxi and head to Science world.
Get on the bus right outside and head downtown. Explore Robson Street and Pacific Centre if you want to shop 'til you drop.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StGet on the bus right outside and head downtown. Explore Robson Street and Pacific Centre if you want to shop 'til you drop.
YYOGA Kitsilano
1915 W 4th AveLoooots of classes and just around the corner.
I haven't been but the view from this studio is supposed to be AMAZING.
12 locals recommend
Semperviva Yoga - Sea Centre
1333 Johnston StI haven't been but the view from this studio is supposed to be AMAZING.
Get to Reno's Vinyasa class on Saturday morning. One of the best teachers in town.
12 locals recommend
Semperviva Yoga - Sun Studio
2608 W BroadwayGet to Reno's Vinyasa class on Saturday morning. One of the best teachers in town.
YYOGA West Sixth
1569 W 6th AveIf you like Pilates and Yin this is the place for you.
Drinks & Nightlife
Six Acres
203 Carrall StOne of my favourite spots for a drink and a snack.
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StA busy local favourite. Great people watching. Good food. Great beer.
The Diamond
6 Powell StBest cocktails!
Shopping
Old Faithful Shop
320 W Cordova StGastown on Trend.