Best Dinner Places to Eat in Bowen Island

"This Indian inspired fusion street food is a must if you’re looking for something other than basic Western food!. This brings the flavor of India to Vancouver with popular dishes such as the mutton kebabs with curry and the butter chicken schnitzel!. They have a restaurant as well, but if you’re feeling the street food (which is why you would be reading this article), you have to check out their food truck."

"Vikram Vij has a monopoly on the Best Indian food in Vancouver—his restaurants took Gold, Silver and Bronze at our 2017 Restaurant Awards—and now he's getting in on the patio game, too. His newest room has a gorgeous rooftop setting with views of the North Shore Mountains, but you’ll to need to line up early if you want to see them: he doesn’t take reservations. 3106 Cambie St., vijsrestaurant.ca"

"A post shared by Vij’s (@eatdrinkvijs) on Jun 10, 2020 at 11:03am PDT. Now that Vij’s is open for lunch (for the first time ever) you have even more of an opportunity to chill out on the Cambie Street staple’s outdoor patio. Vij’s is now open from 11:30 am until 2:30 pm Wednesday to Sunday, and it’s open at 5:30 pm for dinner as well."

"Somewhat of a Vancouver institution at 568 Beatty Street, Chambar's Belgian-inspired brunches and upscale evening menu make it a favorite with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy your moules frites with a glass of local or imported beer, and enjoy similar breakfast bites to sister restaurant Cafe Medina (including those legendary waffles)."

"Vancouver's beloved carbon-neutral Belgian eatery has nailed dinner service for years. Now, you can head to Beatty Street for outstanding brunch, as well. Their 11-item menu is meat-forward but vegans can find options or modify."

"In this hip eatery, classic Belgian dishes are reinvented with flavors from North Africa and beyond. The moules (mussels) are justifiably...Read More"

"If you’re looking for a place where you can sit very close to someone, share food, and feel really taken care of, Sardine Can is one of the best spots. The tapas are the best in the city and while the space is sardine-can-like in size, it’s well worth the wait. Order the garlic prawns before you even sit down, and make sure to ask for lots of bread - you’ll need it to sop up the oil they come in that they could put on stale cornflakes and we’d still be excited about."

"2889 East Broadway, Vancouver Tel: 604-871-9998 Web: http://www.basilgarden.ca/ Twitter: n/a Instagram: basilgarden Advice: No reservations, walk-ins welcome. Located in the heart of Renfrew Heights, it’s all about traditional Vietnamese fare at this family run eatery. My friends Kenji and Alan joined…"

"When it comes to vegan restaurants in Vancouver, Planetary Burger is a newbie. This new burger shop serves 100% plant-based burgers, scrumptious rosemary-parm fries and cashew and coconut-based shakes that are literally to die for. I can vouch for the strawberry and the chocolate ones!"

"A retro cali-inspired diner with one mission – plant-fuelled. Serving up the milkshakes you used to love, but can now actually have (is anyone not lactose intolerant anymore??) with their blend of cashew, oat and coconut milks. The perfect dessert after your burger and fries."

"This Main Street spot popped up in September, it offers plant-based burgers (you can also get a mini burger flight) along with sides like vegan poutine, fries, and milkshakes too. Address: 3088 Main Street, Vancouver"

"Hand-made and gluten-free AND vegan (option) ice cream sandwiches are what make these treats stand out, for all the gluten and dairy free ice cream lovers out there (and even if you’re not). Chewy cookies stacked with a chunk of flavoured ice cream like the Elvis (peanut butter cookies with banana pudding nice cream) or Cherry Bomb (double chocolate cookies with wild cherry ice cream) make these drool worthy. Our Pick | Kong (double chocolate cookies with banana pudding nice cream)"

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Innocent Ice Cream Parlour serves freshly baked, gluten-free, vegan cookies and vegan ice cream. That, or try their milk-based ice creams or vegan ice creams served in ice cream sandwiches."

"A spot near Queen Elizabeth Park that does gluten-free ice cream sandwiches. When’s the last time your GF friend was able to enjoy an ice cream sandwich?"

"If you’re feeling a little bit fancy and want to be magically transported to a cafe in Paris, a quaint little shop over in Kitsilano, called La Glace with their premier line of French ice cream that will surely hit the spot. Their award-winning ice cream is made from scratch out of a Creme Anglaise base: basically a thick custard made out of egg yolks and heavy cream. What you get is a richer and fuller mouthfeel."

"Its pastel-hued pints don’t come cheap, but there’s a price to pay for quality. This French-style ice cream parlour and café in Kitsilano is currently serving flavours such as lemon blueberry ricotta, ganache, and vegan peanut butter chocolate pretzel. Takeaway pints include matcha black sesame and milk chocolate hazelnut."

"A post shared by La Glace Ice Cream (@laglaceicecream) on Mar 12, 2020 at 9:33pm PDT. La Glace is an award-winning French ice cream parlour & cafe. It offers fancy flavours that will tickle anybody’s taste buds."

"Since opening in November of 2013, Rain or Shine Ice Cream has served up homemade ice cream made with fresh, natural, and sustainable whole ingredients sourced locally, seasonally, and organically whenever possible. Patrons fall in love with the crispy, light waffle cones that are the perfect complement to the delicious ice creams. Rain or Shine offers both regular and seasonal flavors of ice cream, with some of the most popular choices being brown butter snickerdoodle, coffee toffee, honey lavender, and the vegan coconut chocolate chunk."

"The west side of Vancouver is home to the uber-popular Rain or Shine homemade organic ice cream emporium. Using local ingredients and offering delicious (including vegan) flavor combinatinations like Earl Grey Lavender, Malt Chocolate and Blueberry Balsamic, Rain or Shine scoops cones, cups, and shakes until 10 PM every day. Fans rejoice: they really celebrate ice cream goodness on Taco Tuesday, where ice cream tacos (your choice of flavor and topping in a taco-shaped waffle cone) are the most delicious deal in town."

"A post shared by Rain or Shine Ice Cream (@rainorshineyvr) on Jan 25, 2018 at 3:49pm PST. You are never too old for ice cream cake and Rain or Shine agrees. You can create your own frozen masterpiece by choosing two of their classic ice cream flavours and a base of either waffle cone crust or chocolate brownies."

"A post shared by Mijune Pak (@mijunepak) on Aug 9, 2019 at 8:11pm PDT. Named after the location of New York’s very first Chinese convenience store, Mott 32 is a celebration of Hong Kong culture. The food is contemporary yet still gives homage to traditional Cantonese and Sichuan cooking."

"Fresh flavours, bold colours, and stunning plating tend to be the trend here, and looking at the photos we can confirm the seafood is indeed as fresh as it looks. One of Vancouver’s best spot for sushi, Minami boasts incredible oshi sushi as well. Address: 1118 Mainland Street, VancouverNeighbourhood: Yaletown Phone: 604-685-8080Facebook | Twitter | Instagram"

"Minami is a sister restaurant to the popular Miku restaurant, and I think I actually prefer eating here. The sushi is also pretty expensive, but I find myself liking the options at Minami more. Be sure to make a reservation because it gets super busy!"

"Locals recommend Minami for sushi, Anh and Chi for pho, or Marutama for Ramen. Alternatively, you can eat at one of the cafes and restaurants inside Stanley Park itself. Update: 1886 is now closed."

"Home to one of Vancouver’s biggest farmers' markets every Saturday in summer, John Hendry Park buzzes with a local East Vancouver crowd. A walkway circles tranquil Trout Lake – a natural lake fronted by a small beach at the center of the park – and expansive grass fields provide the perfect park setting for outdoor concerts. Activities abound at the Trout Lake Community Centre, a civic-spirited, light-filled facility just west of the lakeshore."

"Lovingly referred to as Trout Park by locals due to the beautiful lake in the center of the park, John Hendry Park was originally the location of one of Vancouver’s first lumbering operations that ran during the 19th century. Now, the park is a vast green oasis with a wonderful community center and an expansive ice rink left over from the 2010 Winter Olympics. John Hendry Park, Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC, Canada"

"Home to a robust farmers’ market on Saturdays, a small lake for swimming on one end and canine shenanigans on the other, tennis courts, a still-closed indoor ice rink and activity center, it’s got a healthy tie-dye/kilt/pierced body parts quotient and the air is often freshly scented with BC bud. People-watch and get ideas for your next—or first—tattoo, even if it’s a temporary decal."

"The Shameful Tiki Room is so convincing as an indoor tropical island you won’t remember anything about the outside world while you’re there, including that you’re actually in Vancouver and it’s likely raining outside. You’ll find smoke machines, live music, thunder sound-effects, and the staff chanting things like “mystery bowl” from time to time. It’s the best place for a big night out, though since it’s small and very popular, save the hour long waits and make a booking."

"The Shameful Tiki Room is one of the most fun places to grab a drink in Vancouver. Once inside, soak up the super kitschy decor, carved masks, art, retro lighting, Hawaiian ads and postcards are scattered throughout the room. Without any windows in sight, the room is dimly lit, making it easy to forget about time while you enjoy the vibe and cocktails."