Best Fine Dining in British Columbia

"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"

"If you’re looking to get your aburi fix, Miku’s sister restaurant has also got you covered. Minami combines Japanese and West Coast cuisine in a comfortable, intimate atmosphere. At Minami, its Aburi sushi is made to be paired with their seafood dishes and your choice of sake, wine, or specialty cocktail."

"The large patio at Bridges has the perfect view of False Creek. You can't get any closer to the water than this."

"Located at the Pan Pacific Hotel and open seven days a week for dinner, Five Sails Restaurant boasts breathtaking views over Vancouver, an award-winning menu of West Coast and outstanding service to provide a five-star dining experience. Experienced husband and wife team Chef Ernst Dorfler and Gerry Sayers present a creative menu of modern classics made with locally sourced organic products and ingredients, as well as seasonal small plates, accompanied by an impressive wine list and range of cocktails, beer, and spirits. The restaurant features an elegant bar and lounge with a fireplace, cozy elevated banquettes, and an exclusive private dining room for private functions."

"For a romantic fine dining experience, Five Sails (999 Canada Pl, Vancouver) is an ideal choice as they are Vancouver’s only Four Diamond dining restaurant. Five Sails is located on the “R” level of the Canada Place Convention Centre adjacent to the Pan Pacific Hotel. Guests can enjoy Pacific Northwest fine dining in a bright, contemporary space where diners are surrounded by floor to ceiling windows."

"Nestled in the Pan Pacific Hotel, Five Sails offers great views and a Pacific Northwest-inspired menu. This is definitely the most balling restaurant on this list, so only go if you’re ready to spend some cash. Hours: Daily, 5:30PM-10PMWhere: 999 Canada Place"

"This North Van spot is best known for their awesome lunch buffet. $12 gets you a selection of AYCE Indian food with unlimited naan bread, listing it as a top contender in both cheap eats, and AYCE prices. Address: 116 15th Street E, North VancouverPhone: 604-986-7555"

"Our waterfront Vancouver restaurant, ARC, is the perfect West Coast Setting to enjoy urban artisan food. Made with locally sourced ingredients, some from our very own rooftop herb garden and beehives, our food is rivaled only by our stunning harbour and..."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ralph Daily used under CC BY 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. ARC Restaurant has the motto “Life is complicated."

"Beach Bay Cafe and Patio is located a couple of short blocks away from English Bay Beach and offers beach and ocean views from the comfort of the restaurant’s indoor dining area or heated outdoor patio. The contemporary bar is perfect for enjoying a creative cocktail while watching the sunset over the beach. Beach Bay’s menu offers traditional West Coast favorites and innovative dishes made with only sustainable, ocean-friendly seafood and fresh, high-quality ingredients."

"Beach Bay Cafe and Patio has one of the best locations in the city, hands down. Perched at the edge of Denman Street, it overlooks English Bay."

"Moltaqa Restaurant offers a romantic, Moroccan escape in Gastown with a menu of healthy and flavourful Moroccan fare. The ambiance takes you to Marrakesh with beautiful mosaic tiles, overhanging lanterns and vibrant artwork. The focus of Moltaqa is healthy, flavourful, halal Moroccan cuisine with aromatic spices."

"A post shared by CAFÉ ÇA VA (@cafecavawestvan) on Jun 30, 2017 at 8:29pm PDT. You are going to swoon over Cafe Ca Va’s white marble tables, deep royal blue chairs, and gold crystal chandeliers. The modern French menu is packed with bold rich flavours and a rotating dessert menu."

"Fifteen years after restauranteur and BC Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee John Blakeley opened Bistro Pastis in Kitsilano. The cosy, upscale restaurant is still a favourite for classic bistro fare, like bouillabaisse and sole meunière, and its wonderful wine list is heavy on regions throughout France. Location: 2153 West 4th Ave."

"Bambudda serves contemporary Chinese food in a modern setting. Inspiration is taken from Hong Kong and southern Chinese cuisine. Modern interpretations of Dim sum are also represented on the menu."

"A lovely gem along West Point Grey’s southern border, Trafalgars Bistro – “Vancouver’s greenest restaurant – serves modern French fare with farm-to-table flare. The team wholeheartedly embraces “seasonality, simplicity and sustainability” from their partnerships with local producers and the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program to their innovative waste reduction program. Location: 2603 West 16th Ave."

"The Peak Chalet offers lots of dining options, from grabbing a beer and nachos on the Altitudes Bistro patio through to a multi-course fine dining extravaganza at The Observatory."

"Grouse Mountain: A peak with a large variety of outdoor activities such as ziplining, a gondola, and more. Best combined with Capilano (visit when the skies are clear)."

"A post shared by Minn 🇰🇷 | Let's Eat Van 🇨🇦 (@minn._.pixels) on Jun 19, 2018 at 11:54pm PDT. Try out liquid nitrogen ice cream at this eatery. Using liquid nitrogen helps create the ice cream faster and it often has a smoother, creamier texture than traditional ice cream."

"A post shared by Ice Cream, Catering & Events (@bucketsicecream) on May 12, 2020 at 4:00pm PDT. This place has got buckets of ice cream to satisfy your dessert tastebuds. Buckets offers all the classics and then some, and even some vegan options."

"If you are into popular Korean dramas (and who isn’t?) then you should already be familiar with BBQ Chicken. This fast growing chain serves a variety of fried and barbecued chicken with various toppings and sauces, from cheese to soy garlic, and the spicy yet sweet yangnyeom sauce. An exciting introduction is the Mala cuisine inspired fried chicken with hot and spicy sauce."

"Photo ofa platter at Memphis Blues Barbecue House by ALERT ALERT on flick rcreative commons  https://flic.kr/p/4i3ooG. We may be a ways from the American South, but you can still get authentic southern barbecue at Memphis Blues Barbecue House. You can get a bang for your buck there with enormous platters of delicious meats and sides to share."

"Cinnamon, apple, and streusel pancakes that are so large you might want to bring your own pizza cutter for it."

"This recently-opened grab and go café and bakery in the Telus Garden building churns out a variety of sweet and savoury goods, but be sure to drop by for their delicious cookies (all priced at $2.50). Nosh offers house-made Macadamia Nut, Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate, and Oatmeal and Raisin cookies. Nosh’s cookies are sizable and boast a soft centre."

"A post shared by Hilda (@hildatalks) on Jan 18, 2017 at 5:04pm PST. There are healthy options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Nosh on West Georgia Street. Try Nosh’s signature breakfast wraps, quiche, sushi wraps, salads, and soups for a quick and filling meal or opt to customize your salad at their build-your-own bar."

"Bombay Kitchen and Bar is the highest rated Indian Restaurant in Vancouver. Try the butter chicken, alo gobhi, and lamb curry. To support our customers during the COVID-19 crisis, we are offering 50% off to health workers."