Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Coquitlam

"The mobile version of popular restaurant Vij’s, Vij’s Railway Express brings renowned Indian cuisine to the streets of Vancouver. Popular dishes include their lamb kebabs and butter chicken schnitzel, combining flavors of East and West. With a friendly, attentive staff and a tasty drinks menu to complement their spices and bold flavors, Vij’s Railway Express offers a convenient way to try some of the dishes that have made Vij’s a Vancouver local favorite."

"Vij's Railway Express is one of those instances where a food truck joins the roster of an existing restaurant empire. In this case, that empire is that of Vikram Vij, whose eponymous Vancouver restaurant is legendary for its contemporary Indian cuisine. His award-winning food truck changes up the menu regularly, though they often feature inventive curries, and fun fusion street eats, like Butter Chicken Schnitzel."

"Celebrity chefs Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala serve brightly spiced dishes at their flagship restaurant—often hailed as one of the world’s finest for Indian food. Their wine-marinated lamb popsicles are legendary, but their menu has other..."

"A post shared by Chambar Restaurant (@chambar_restaurant) on Aug 26, 2018 at 9:01am PDT. With excellent food, a gorgeous interior, and a warm and welcoming ambience, Chambar ticks all the right boxes when you’re looking for a stylish spot to enjoy a delicious weekday breakfast. Served from 8 am to 11:30 am Monday to Friday, Chambar’s brekkie options include an omelette of the day, spicy sausage paella, grilled merguez tagine, and a Fricassé to name a few."

"A post shared by Chambar Restaurant (@chambar_restaurant) on Jun 23, 2020 at 4:46pm PDT. This much-loved local brunch spot has a stellar outdoor space boasting greenery, brick-lined walls, and menus to enjoy from breakfast to dinner. Address: 568 Beatty Street, VancouverPhone: 604-879-7119"

"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."

"After a day at Capilano Suspension Bridge or on Grouse Mountain, head to this friendly café/bakery for a hearty, comforting lunch. Ingredients are thoughtfully sourced, and the chicken pot pie is just like what your grandma would make, if grandma was a master pastry chef. Moroccan lamb stew is another winner, as is the three-cheese macaroni."

"A post shared by City Square (@citysquareshoppingcentre) on Jun 17, 2016 at 9:44am PDT. While wandering around downtown Vancouver, take some time to check out City Square Shopping Centre. Drop your children off at Raincity Dance studio while you pound it out at Steve Nash Fitness World."

"Cactus Club is a chain restaurant with locations in British Columbia and Alberta. Even though they have so many locations, diners can appreciate that the food is consistent across the board. This Coal Harbour location is noteworthy because of the views and the huge patio."

"For the few days we spent in the Vancouver area, we ate at the Cactus Club three times. We loved their food!"

"Bamboo World Kitchen is gearing up to open its flagship location in Vancouver. The new 2690 Granville Street eatery will be opening in the former location of a Starbucks in South Granville. Address: 2690 Granville Street, Vancouver"

"A post shared by BC Kitchen (@bckitchenvancouver) on Mar 29, 2019 at 7:02pm PDT. This downtown eatery is great if you’re a sports or a beer fan – they offer a wide variety of beers and have a lot of screens so you can catch the game with your friends while you tuck into your meal. While BC Kitchen isn’t quite as fancy as some of the other restaurants on this list, it’s perfect for a cheap and cheerful happy hour meal."

"This is Vancouver’s best sports bar, offering high quality interpretations of classic bar “comfort” foods and an extensive beer list. Enjoy watching the game on one of our 15 TV’s."

"First Nations Guide: Meet your local First Nations guide at the fire pit at Bodhi’s Plaza and head out on a guided Talking Trees tour that lasts around 90-minutes. A local First Nations guide and cultural ambassador will share cultural uses of the alpine forest and region and point out the variety of local plants that were harvested by Skwxu7mesh Uxwumixw First Nations people for food, technology and medicine."

"Take the bus from the café directly to Stanley Park for a bike ride (or walk) along the famous Seawall. I’m a huge fan of large city parks and Stanley Park is no exception. There’s so much to do inside the park itself that you could easily spend an entire day here. Don’t miss the First Nations totem poles, the Hollow Tree, Brockton Point Lighthouse, and the breathtaking views from Prospect Point."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Zotium used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Stanley Park is a great place for couples to explore the great outdoors of Vancouver, all while staying within the confines of the city’s largest and oldest urban park. The park spans 988 acres (400 hectares) and features over 16 miles (27 km) of forest trails that are perfect for walking, jogging or biking through."

"A post shared by 90percent90s (@90percent90s) on Nov 9, 2018 at 1:17pm PST. After a marathon study-sesh, head right across the street of the Vancouver Public Library (the Collesseum-looking one) to Library Square. Boy oh boy, is this place fun."

"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."

"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."

"Kokomo is pretty much exactly what you’d expect from a modern vegan eatery in Vancouver, and we love them for it. Offering delicious plant-based bowls, smoothies and more, this spot should be considered a staple when you’re trying to enjoy a nice meal outwards, whether in a nearby park or on your balcony. Their savoury options are great, but we usually spring for the Kokomo Acai bowl and indulge our sweet tooth."

"A post shared by Kokomo (@heykokomo) on Dec 27, 2018 at 9:17am PST. Macro bowls and Coco Whip are just a few of the healthy offerings from this vegan paradise located in the heart of Chinatown and Kitsilano. Address: 611 Gore Avenue, VancouverPhone: 604-428-6599"

"This vegan cafe in Chinatown and Kitsilano, Vancouver not only has a beautiful beachy interior, but the food here is great too. You can get acai and smoothie bowls inspired by the East Coast of Australia, adaptogen lattes and lunch bowls too all at Kokomo."

"Dine outdoors and picnic-style at Nuba Yaletown, and enjoy a pretty street view along with it. This casual patio spot is a good place to take the kids, or just for a quick lunch stop. You can’t miss their traditional Lebanese Cabbage Rolls, packed with ground (halal) lamb, minced pine nuts, organic brown rice, and mint."

"Lovely service and food, but I felt it was a bit pricey for what you get. They have one of the best patios for people watching. I also loved the halloumi..."