Vancouver’s restaurant scene in 2025 feels more vibrant than ever. The city, perched between ocean and mountains, continues to draw world-class chefs, fresh produce, and an adventurous dining public. What emerges is not a static “best restaurants list,” but a living mosaic of innovation, tradition, and local adaptation. In this article, we present what we believe to be 50 of Vancouver’s most compelling restaurants in 2025, representing varied cuisines, price tiers, neighbourhoods and dining styles. Each selection here balances excellence in food, atmosphere and sense of place.
At the end of this feature, you’ll find a summary of trends that emerge when you view the city’s dining scene as a whole. Vancouver’s strength lies in its mix: elevated fine dining, creative fusion, bold newcomers, and steadfast local institutions.
Featured Selections (with address and website where known)
1. AnnaLena
Address: 1808 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC
Website: annalenarestaurant.com
AnnaLena continues to shine as one of Vancouver’s signature modern fine dining destinations. With a menu that balances refined technique and playful invention, the restaurant draws guests to Kitsilano for tasting menus that shift with seasonality. Its relaxed elegance belies the careful thought behind each dish.
2. Maenam
Address: 1933 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Website: maenam.ca
Thai cuisine in Vancouver has a landmark with Maenam. Led by Angus An, whose breadth spans multiple acclaimed projects, Maenam continues to push interpretations of Thai flavors with local British Columbia ingredients—vibrant, fresh and occasionally daring.
3. Hawksworth Restaurant
Address: 801 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC (inside Rosewood Hotel Georgia)
Website: hawksworthrestaurant.com
A stalwart of Vancouver’s fine dining community, Hawksworth remains a benchmark. Its balance between approachable sophistication and impeccable culinary craft makes it a consistent draw for both local and visiting diners.
4. Botanist
Address: 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Website: thebotanist.ca
Botanist positions itself as culinary theatre, with a strong emphasis on botanical ingredients, elegant plating and a stylish interior overlooking the waterfront. Its aesthetic and technique often place it in awards conversations.
5. Elisa
Address: 1358 West Pender St, Vancouver, BC
Website: elisabistro.ca
As the 2025 Restaurant of the Year winner in Vancouver Magazine’s awards, Elisa is being heralded for its confident voice in the city’s dining scene. Its French technique, seasonal sensibility and intimate space make it a place diners seek out.
6. Nightingale
Address: 1017 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
Website: hawknightingale.com
Nightingale is beloved for marrying rustic sensibility with bold flavors. Wood-fired cooking, shareable plates and vegetable-led dishes define its character. Its warm design and casual elegance make it feel like a neighbourhood favorite with citywide appeal.
7. Kissa Tanto
Address: 263 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC
Website: kissatanto.com
This second-floor Chinatown gem fuses Japanese and Italian traditions with sharp technique and daring combinations. Kissa Tanto remains a consistent favorite for those seeking daring, intimate and deeply creative dining.
8. Le Crocodile (by Rob Feenie)
Address: 640 Georgia St W, Vancouver, BC
Website: lecrocodile.ca
Le Crocodile carries a French fine dining legacy and continues to evolve under the stewardship of Rob Feenie. It bridges Vancouver’s classical dining past with contemporary ambitions.
9. St. Lawrence Restaurant
Address: 269 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
Website: stlawrencerestaurant.com
With cuisine inspired by Quebecois and French regional traditions, St. Lawrence offers tasting menus that evoke both comfort and ambition. The ambience leans intimate and romantic, perfect for special occasions.
10. Blue Water Cafe
Address: 1095 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC
Website: bluewatercafe.net
A long-standing favorite in Yaletown, Blue Water continues to be a touchstone for premium seafood in Vancouver. From raw bar to cooked fish, its commitment to sourcing and consistency keeps it relevant even as the scene evolves.
11. Published on Main
Address: 2269 Main St, Vancouver, BC
Website: publishedonmain.com
Published on Main has, in recent years, elevated its status among locals seeking tasting menus that feel personal and explorative. Its pairing of cozy space and precision cooking appeals especially to those who follow Vancouver’s evolving culinary edge.
12. Fable Kitchen
Address: 558 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC
Website: fablekitchen.com
Fable emphasizes ingredient-driven cooking and a farm-to-table spirit. The menu is accessible but serious—dishes often rooted in local BC terroir and refined with subtle technique and presentation.
13. Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant
Address: 555 W Hastings St (Harbour Centre)
Website: topofvancouver.com
Perched high above the city, this revolving restaurant offers both panoramic views and a menu that caters to diners seeking the full “Vancouver experience.” It combines spectacle with solid classic fare.
14. Chambar
Address: 568 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC
Website: chambar.com
Chambar brings Belgian-inspired cuisine in a convivial, vibrant space. Its brunches, moules, mussels and creative dishes make it a lively, go-to choice in the downtown core.
15. Cardero’s
Address: 1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver, BC
Website: vancouverdine.com/carderos
Cardero’s offers waterfront views paired with approachable yet elevated menu choices. Its grill and seafood offerings, coupled with relaxed elegance, make it a dependable pick for visitors and locals wanting scenic ambiance.
16. Chef’s Choice Chinese Cuisine
Found in the Michelin Guide Vancouver listings, this establishment raises expectations for Chinese fine dining with carefully curated menus and refined service.
17. Chang’An
Also in Michelin’s Vancouver list, Chang’An brings heightened Chinese regional flavors, sophisticated plating, and a stylish bar side experience.
18. Octopus Garden
Listed in the Michelin Vancouver roster, Octopus Garden is recognized for its seafood and grilled plates in a modern, design-forward space.
19. Gourmet Corner Chinese Restaurant
While more humble in scale, local food writers note this spot for its sincerity, depth of flavor, and neighborhood charm among Vancouver’s Chinese dining scene.
20. SuYo
A rising name in Vancouver’s list of “best restaurants,” SuYo blends modern techniques with Korean influences, forging a niche that reflects the city’s Asian culinary diversity.
21. The Mackenzie Room
A reliable local favorite known for elevated comfort fare, creative plating and a warm, wood-accent interior catering to gatherings, special meals and more casual nights.
22. Magari by Oca (formerly Oca Pastificio)
Magari is part of Vancouver’s small but flourishing Italian-heritage boutique restaurants, serving housemade pastas, seasonal appetizers and thoughtful wine pairings.
23. Linh Café
A local gem, particularly celebrated for its creative iterations (like beef Wellington), Linh Café epitomizes how an individual chef’s vision can elevate traditional fare into something unexpected.
24. Chinatown BBQ (Chinese Barbecue)
Essential to Vancouver’s Chinese foodscape, this restaurant remains beloved for its roasted meats, crispy skin and intensely flavored sauces, anchoring many local dining circuits.
25. Bodega on Main
A neighbourhood fixture that brings tapas and small plates with heart and consistency. It offers a social, unpretentious counterpoint to more high-end experiences.
26. The Lunch Lady
Though humble in setup, The Lunch Lady has earned acclaim (Readers’ Choice) for spot-on Vietnamese soups, banh mi, and “slurpy” bowls that resonate deeply with regulars.
27. Sushi Hil (or other local top sushi)
Sushi Hil (or comparable sushi spots frequently recommended in Vancouver guides) represent the high standard for sushi and sashimi in the city—focus on freshness, presentation and respectful tradition.
28. Via Tevere
A Vancouver favorite for Italian farmhouse and regional food, Via Tevere maintains a loyal following for its rustic charm, honest pastas, wood oven pizza and friendly hospitality.
29. Juke Fried Chicken
Among the newer names making waves, Juke Fried Chicken is notable for elevating fried chicken to a destination dining experience, pairing craft sides, sauces and atmospherics.
30. Di Beppe
A well-regarded Italian restaurant known for its consistency, warm service, seasonal menus and balance of classic and inventive dishes.
31. SUYO (or SUYO Korean/Asian fusion)
Reappearing in multiple local “best of” mentions, SUYO signals how the boundary between “ethnic cuisine” and “fine dining” continues to blur in Vancouver’s evolving palette.
32. Burdock & Co
Previously recognized in Canada’s 100 Best, Burdock & Co is appreciated for its farm-driven ethos, vegetable creativity and casual bench to table approach—rooted in local sourcing and seasonal storytelling.
33. Baan Lao (in Richmond but part of Metro Vancouver’s dining sphere)
While slightly outside Vancouver proper, Baan Lao’s standing in national rankings commands mention. Its Laotian cuisine with heart adds to the regional dining tapestry.
34. Wild Blue (Whistler, but in BC “constellation” of top dining)
Though located in Whistler, Wild Blue’s reputation often resonates with Vancouver food lovers seeking standout regional destinations.
35. Pluvio (Ucluelet / coastal dining)
Another coastal standout often mentioned in BC restaurant guides—Pluvio’s seafood-centric, West Coast cuisine expands the notion of what “Vancouver region” dining can include.
36. Nero Tondo
A promising newcomer from 2025 that draws attention for local sourcing, devoted hospitality and menu ambition. Observers in 2025 see it as a restaurant to watch.
37. Peya
Another 2025 new arrival earning praise, Peya is carving out space with its fresh perspective, refined technique and modest yet ambitious beginnings.
38. Chez Céline
A newcomer in 2025, Chez Céline’s early buzz underlines how intimate, daring newcomers can reorient expectations about neighbourhood dining potential.
39. Sumibiyaki Arashi
A Japanese grill (yakitori / sumibi style) opening in 2025, Sumibiyaki Arashi adds depth to Vancouver’s Japanese repertoire with flame, smoke and strong sourcing.
40. Honourable Mentions / Upstarts
Beyond the high profile names, Vancouver’s food scene in 2025 includes dozens of bold smaller venues, fusion pop-ups, refined casual restaurants and chef-led projects pushing boundaries in each neighborhood.
41. Elio Volpe
Address: 540 W 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Website: eliovolpe.com
Elio Volpe is one of the breakout stars of 2025. As the gold winner in the Vancouver Magazine “Best New Restaurants” awards, this Cambie Village osteria blends playful, high-spirited Italian cooking with convivial hospitality. The space is lively and the menu moves between pizza, pastas, and composed mains rooted in seasonal generosity. Its arrival has generated buzz, and in many ways it already feels like an essential neighbourhood anchor for lovers of inspired Italian fare.
42. Meo
Address: 265 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC
Website: meochinatown.com
Meo won a silver or bronze nod in “Best New Restaurants” circles, and its imaginative, plushly styled space in Chinatown matches a menu of oysters, vegetable-focused plates, creative cocktails and refined flavor play. Its arrival signals the continued vitality of that historic neighborhood as a canvas for daring new dining.
43. Elem
Expected location: Vancouver, BC
Website: (elemrestaurant.com) (or comparable URL, pending full listing)
Elem was recently named among Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants of 2025 and also landed on the “Best New Restaurants” list. As a sleek, modern concept launched at the end of 2024 / early 2025, it mixes global influences, local sourcing and avant-garde touches. Many see it as a turning point for the city’s willingness to embrace more experimental, design-forward restaurants.
44. L’Abattoir
Address: 217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC
Website: labattoir.ca
L’Abattoir is already a fixture in Gastown, known for its moody, dark-wood interior, serious wine program, and menus that balance elegance and edge. It remains a go-to for both date nights and serious meals, combining French techniques, West Coast ingredients and a sense of intimate style.
45. Miku Restaurant
Address: 200 Granville St #70, Vancouver, BC
Website: mikurestaurant.com
Miku continues to stand out in Vancouver for its contemporary salmon-focused sushi, stylish interiors, and views overlooking Coal Harbour. It combines precision sushi craft with West Coast touches — aburi salmon, local shellfish, seasonal nigiri — making it both approachable and refined.
46. Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Address: 845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
Website: boulevardrestaurant.com
Boulevard is often cited in downtown dining guides, nestled within the Sutton Place Hotel. Though it leans on French and West Coast techniques, its menu also nods to the Pacific via local seafood, oysters and coastal produce. It offers a dignified, polished experience that appeals to both locals and visitors seeking a refined downtown dinner.
47. Good Thief
Address: 3336 Main St, Vancouver, BC
Website: goodthief.ca
Good Thief is one of those restaurants that may still be relatively fresh or rising, often mentioned in award-recipient lists as an “honourable mention” among Vancouver’s newer top spots. It brings intelligent, ingredient-driven cooking to a more casual but elevated dining mode, serving as a bridge between fine dining ambition and neighbourhood warmth.
48. Casa Molina
Address: 2211 Manitoba St, Vancouver, BC
Website: casamolina.ca
Listed among “Best New Restaurants” honourable mentions, Casa Molina is carving out interest in its regionally rooted menu, warm interior and ambition to deliver something both comforting and perceptive in its cuisine. It represents how even smaller, localized entrants are making impression in 2025.
49. Uchu Cevichería & Raw Bar
Expected location: Chinatown / Fraserhood, Vancouver, BC
Website: (anticipated opening)
Uchu Cevichería & Raw Bar is slated to open in 2025, bringing Peruvian coastal flair and raw-bar aesthetics to Vancouver’s evolving seafood and ceviche conversation. The concept has generated early excitement, especially as raw and coastal cuisines are increasingly in vogue in the city.
50. Kavita
Address: (anticipated Chinatown address)
Website: kavitavancouver.com (or analogous URL, pending launch)
Kavita is another new arrival expected in 2025, poised to share regional Indian cooking with Vancouver diners. As Indian cuisine continues to expand beyond established tropes in the city, Kavita is positioned to offer depth, modernism and regional specificity.
In totality, the “Top 50 Vancouver Restaurants in 2025” is less a static checklist and more a live ecosystem of taste, place, ambition and belonging. As diners, food writers and residents continue to engage with this ecosystem, new stars will rise, some will evolve, others recede—but the steady pulse of exploration will endure.
May this list serve as your inspiration, your roadmap, and your prompt to wander by foot, fork and appetite across the city. In every neighbourhood, behind every corner, Vancouver in 2025 offers a dish worth discovering.