Mentioned by Spotted by Locals Vancouver
Our favorite authentically local restaurants in Vancouver
"A true neighborhood restaurant that combines classic comfort with a relaxed sophistication, Honey Salt delivers a contemporary experience complemented by the warmth and style of its dedicated owners. Serving chef-driven, farm to table cuisine with an emphasis on locally and regionally sourced ingredients that highlight the bounty of British Columbia in an approachable and comfortable setting."
"For an Ocean Wise, as well as a gluten- and dairy-free option, head to Honey Salt (Parq Vancouver, 39 Smithe Street) for their poke bowl, consisting of Ocean Wise BC albacore, cilantro-miso dressing, avocado, cucumber, orange segments, and black rice."
"Serving chef-driven, farm to table cuisine with an emphasis on locally and regionally sourced ingredients that highlight the bounty of British Columbia."
"At Romer’s we’re all about keeping it fresh, local, and fun. Our restaurants are focused on casual dining inspired by the West Coast lifestyle around us. We’re passionate about delivering you a quality experience with great service"
"In addition to serving up delicious non-stop meat service, this all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse also has an awesome rooftop patio with views of Denman Street and English Bay!. One of the few places in the city for authentic Brazilian churrasco (aka bbq.) Don’t forget to pair your dishes with a refreshing Caipirinha pitcher for some added Latin flaire!. Address |1122 Denman St, Vancouver Website |www.riobraziliansteakhouse.ca"
"Grand View Szechuan Restaurant is Vancouver’s outstanding Chinese Szechuan Restaurant that serves fresh, moderately priced fish, beef, poultry, and vegetarian dishes. They provide a pleasant dining atmosphere for their customers to enjoy. They are known as one of the best Chinese food delivery restaurants in Vancouver."
"I'm glad The Ellis has survived the terrible struggles through Covid and it really is great bar (good choice of beers) and patio, but the food is ta..."
"Masa Japanese Restaurant is a cozy restaurant specializing in sushi, Japanese ramen, and curry. The name “Masa” translates to “true” and “honest,” which is their motto. Masa serves a good range of starters, shared plates, sushi and roll options, rice bowls, soups, noodles, and Japanese desserts for lunch or dinner."
"Vancouver’s premier First Nations food truck can seem elusive, though it’s more common to spot it during the summer. But it’s worth tracking down the truck on the Street Food app and taking a super-scenic trip over to North Vancouver on the seabus if Mr. Bannock, aka Paul Hollywood, is cooking on his Squamish Nation home turf. On the menu, crisp fluffy bannock (quick bread) topped with slow-roasted, luscious meats with a hit of spice."
"Mr. Bannock is the project of Squamish Nation member Paul Natrall. It’s Vancouver’s first food truck to showcase Indigenous cuisine, with some fusion twists. Bannock is a traditional quick bread that can be cut down or adapted into multiple forms; customers will find it as waffles, fried for a taco-style wrap, and in sweet mini bites on the Mr. Bannock food truck menu."
"Meyer Family Vineyards has been crafting premium wines in the Okanagan Valley since 2006 and in 2010 we opened our tasting room in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia. Our team is built of passionate, dedicated wine lovers who have discovered the"
"At The French Table, you'll find traditional French food prepared by master chef Hervé Martin, the former chef and owner at The Hermitage on Robson St, which had a run of 24-years-strong. The restaurant’s “uncomplicated but innovative French cuisine” features items like the marinated salmon with baby dill, creme fraiche and crostini, and sweet breads grenobloise with capers, parsley, lemon butter and celeriac remoulade. Location: 3916 Main St."
"Here’s a restaurant whose charm is held intact by the fact that the founder and owner of the restaurant comes from a tradition of excellence in French cuisine. Chef Herve Martin is mighty proud to share with Vancouver (and the rest of the world) all of his creations, through The French Table. What that means, then, is a food experience that is not just charming, but also delicious."
"Their award-winning cheesecake is often considered the best in the city. Based on a New York-style recipe, their cake is creamy, rich and not too sweet, especially given the welcome dollop of unsweetened and light-as-air whipped cream on the side. Choose from classic with fruit compote, blueberry, chocolate, chocolate-cherry, key lime and a rotating selection of other flavours."
"End your walk at Trees Organic Coffee on the edge of Gastown. It’s a great place to people watch, especially because it’s conveniently located next to an Instagrammable pink street. Not only do you get to watch people take cheesy photos, but you can take some of your own as well."
"The combination of the fluffy texture, the graham cracker crust, and the amount of love in it makes it incredibly hard to have just one slice."
"Frenchman and former Le Gavroche pastry chef Thierry Busset is the chef patron of Thierry, a brilliant patisserie/cafe/chocolatier and lunch spot downtown. Sit on the sunny terrace while you scoff his delectable salted caramel macaroons (£1.23 each) or sink into one of the sumptuous cakes or seasonal tarts made by his wife and co-pastry chef Alison and their team. At lunch, try one of the gourmet baguettes (created by local fine-dining restaurant West's renowned chef Quang Dang), such as the cold smoked sockeye salmon with cucumber and caper cream cheese (£2.71 for half/£5.45 full)."
"If you want to feel like you’ve been transported to another continent and into an authentic European Bakery, then step through the doors of Thierry. This beautiful establishment is pure class and a haven for anyone with a sweet-tooth, and a pleasure for those with an eye for detail. Renowned maitre artisan Chocolatier and Patissier offers a wide selection of breads and baked goods that will leave you with a lasting impression, so take the plunge and treat yourself to a super-sweet experience."
"Born in Auvergne, Thierry Busset trained with European masters before taking his pastry prowess to London’s Le Gavroche and Marco Pierre White (both of which peaked at three Michelin stars). His talent even tamed the famously mercurial Gordon..."
"Your first stop will be Capilano Suspension Bridge Park where you’ll take the swaying bridge across the canyon, before getting a taste of Vancouver’s temperate rainforest on the Treetops Adventure. A short stop further is the Capilano River Hatchery where you can see salmon jumping their way up the fish ladder to swim upstream, and then take an easy hike along the surrounding trails. Your final stop is Grouse Mountain – the Skyride gondola whisks you to the peak where you’ll find plenty of adventures waiting for you!. In the summer, visit the orphaned grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, hike the trails, and go ziplining!"
"Learn about the ‘Capilano Tramps' from the 1900s, the original tourists to the park Dare to do the Cliffwalk, a labyrinth of cantilevered bridges, stairs and platforms 33 metres above the forest floor"
"This waterfront park is the gateway to West Vancouver, and a favored destination for off-leash dog walks. Spectacular views of Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver set the scene for seawall walks, and there are 3.5 hectares of dog-designated space – from grassy fields to sandy beaches – providing plenty of room for furry friends to roam free. Further along the seawall is the pet-free part of the park, with a beachfront playground for kids, a skate-park, a basketball court, and a concession stand for snacks."
"Ambleside Park — don’t let the name fool you, this is not one but two beaches local to Vancouver. The beach is essentially split in half; one side is primarily for dog-owners to let their pooches run wild!. With some of the best views of the Lions gate bridge, this beach located on the north shore in West Vancouver, this beach is kid friendly and has features for all ages including golf, concession stands, and those handy washrooms."