Best Dinner Places to Eat in West Vancouver

"Vij’s on Cambie St. is a 10-minute drive from downtown, and while it’s a bit out of the way of the more popular areas, it is on the way to the city’s biggest comedy club, Yuk Yuk’s. This Indian restaurant has been around since the ’90s and it has a great rooftop patio open in the summer. Get things like their famous lamb ‘popsicles,’ pork spoon, or mango kulfi to share if you’re with a group, though they also do single servings of most appetizers and half orders of their curries, so you’re always able to try a bit of everything even if you’re solo or with one other person."

"Vij’s approach to Indian cooking combines ingredients and techniques from diverse areas of the country within a single dish. Although it maintaints a traditional dedication to Indian flavours, the cuisine at Vij’s leans toward the contemporary through the importance placed on the aethetics of presentation. The menu rotates seasonally in order to feature the best quality locally sourced ingredients."

"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."

"Chambar is a Belgian-style restaurant, fine dining, free from scandalous parking for many fine restaurants. is housed in a historic building dating back to the late nineteenth / early twentieth century, and it boasts a mixture of pine trees and red plum, which makes it a relaxing dining experience. Chambar is a leader in sustainability and hopes to become the first carbon neutral restaurant in Vancouver."

"Awarded ‘Best New Restaurant’ in 2004, Chambar is the perfect balance of fine dining without the formalities; the food is exceptional, with a commitment to fresh seasonal produce, Belgian themed with North African influence."

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

"The Cider House is Vancouver's first-ever cider-centric taphouse - they're rocking 20 taps loaded with B.C. cider, along with beer, wine, and kombucha - and they also happen to be serving a fully plant-based menu of light, casual eats. Their menu of light bites and snackable items features dishes like fresh rolls, bowls, and chips and dips starring an array of vibrant, colourful fresh produce."

"Our next stop was The Cider House, which was located right by Kitsilano Beach (super cute area). We just went there for cider (after our lunch at Raisu), but they also offer a completely vegan menu (but we just weren’tt hungry). I actually didn’t even know they had a plant-based menu until I got there, which was such a pleasant surprise."

"A post shared by The Foodventures Of Erin (@lesstalkmoretacos) on Feb 2, 2018 at 5:08pm PST. While the Naam has a number of items that range from the $5 to $15 mark, what helps this all-veggie restaurant shine is the hearty portion sizes. You’d be surprised at how much you can fill up with their plate of veggies; we highly recommend trying their fries with extra miso gravy."

"As for late night munchies you can’t go wrong with a quick trip to The Naam. These guys have been ‘doing’ vegetarian since before it was a thing and that has noticeably given them time to perfect their craft. Delicious, no-fuss, quick and easy veggie comfort food."

"A Vancouver institution, The Naam has been around since 1968 and has a fully vegetarian menu. It’s also open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so there’s never a bad time to get tasty vegetarian food. Breakfast is served from 6 am to 11:30 pm and later on weekends."

"Another Vancouver OG, but this time for New York-style pies. Cooked to perfection with any topping you might like, these thin-crust behemoths have been a guilty pleasure of ours for years. Another irrelevant fact, but the Cold Chicken Deluxe is one of our favourite sandwiches in the city as well."

"They've got one of the best patios on Granville Island, which is saying a lot in this prime patio territory. Sandbar does seafood with an Asian twist, and while they tend to fly under the radar a bit, it's hard to beat an appy like their Wok Squid, which has the punch of chiles and garlic, paired with something to sip on for unwinding after work, hanging out with friends, and doing some people watching. (PS You'll find a similar menu, and a great view, too, at their sister restaurant, Cardero's, in Coal Harbour.)"

"A post shared by The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant (@the_sandbar) on Nov 22, 2018 at 5:49am PST. Who doesn’t love a good oyster bar?. Sure, in Vancouver those are kind of a dime a dozen but The Sandbar’s is on another level."

"The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant on Granville Island is a 300-seat fresh seafood and fish restaurant in the heart of Vancouver's"

"A post shared by The Coffee Bar (@coffeebar_gastown) on Mar 19, 2020 at 4:42pm PDT. As it says in the name, this is the coffee bar. Stop by here for a cup of coffee, a nice pastry, and to just hang out in general."

"One of Gastown's most popular cafes serving properly pulled 49th Parallel espresso. Much of their baking is done in-house daily; other high-end items are sourced locally. Enjoy savouring your latte?"

"We all scream for ice cream but sometimes it just isn’t right for your dietary requirements. Stuffies Pastries Cafe not only offers up the Asian dessert of stuffed pastries taiyaki, but fills it with vegan soft serve!. The pastry cone is also gluten-free!"

"Inside, you’ll find a cavernous, timber-beamed, two-level space, with the upper level Drinklab dedicated to experimental cocktail and beer concoctions, and the larger downstairs bar serving up Brewhall's craft beers (as well as collaborations with other craft brewers, along with rotating guest taps). This isn’t just a massive, overachieving beer garden, though. From wine to cocktails, from soup to nuts—literally—Brewhall serves up pretty much everything you need for a night out."

"While the BREWHALL’s magic is in feeling like a massive German brewhall, but there’s a reason they’ve been a multi-award winner for the annual Populist Awards and it’s because there’s also magic in the patio, beer, staff, community, really all of it. They also serve a mean brunch on the weekends and the patio is conveniently covered for when Raincouver is in town."

"While our beer hall is currently closed for dine-in, we're offering 20% off phone-in takeout orders and delivery services through Skip the Dishes (free delivery) and UberEats. Try the Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Burger, and BBQ Smokehouse"

"The jewel of Vancouver’s vegetarian and vegan dining scene, The Acorn Restaurant (3995 Main Street), has consistently been lauded for its refined approach to seasonal plant-based eating. Big Seven Travel listed them as the #1 vegan-friendly restaurant in the world. A tour of the menu reveals many beautifully conceived and executed items, such as pan-roasted North Arm Farm black salsify with burnt grand fir brown butter, Mount Pleasant magnolia vinegar, parsley root purée, ox-eye daisy capers, and crispy salsify skins."

"The Acorn opened a few years ago, and they have already been voted #1 Best Vegetarian and Vegan restaurant in Vancouver by Westender Magazine AND Vancouver magazine. Even more impressive, Scout Magazine also included them in the list of 25 Best Restaurants in Vancouver (veggie or not!). Needless to say, this place is worth the visit even if you aren’t living that plant-based life."

"Location: 3995 Main Street, VancouverCategory: Upscale Vegetarian / cocktail barDescription: The restaurant that will introduce you to the amazingness that is Halloumi cheese (if you’re vegetarian). A fancier vegetarian restaurant with innovative cocktails that will make any date night great.Website: www.theacornrestaurant.ca"

"A post shared by Argo Cafe (@argocafe) on Feb 8, 2017 at 10:46pm PST. Another one of Vancouver’s oldest diners, the Argo Cafe used to be a greasy spoon-type until 2004 when it was turned something like no other. The team here creates between seven to ten specials per day so be sure to stop by for a bowl of hot soup and a sandwich."

"Sitting just off Main Street and 2nd Ave, Argo Cafe came under new ownership in 2004 and has been shining ever since. A classic diner with a wide variety of fusion dishes, Argo definitely has something for everyone. Keep it simple with a burger and a side of soup, or go for broke with one of their daily specials."

"You'll be jostling for space with chatty locals at this breakfast and lunch joint near the south side of Granville Bridge. But it's worth it: the cozy, super-friendly place is superior to most bacon-and-eggs... Top ChoiceVegan in Downtown & West End"