Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Richmond

"Vikram Vij’s new namesake location on Cambie Street is topped with a charming rooftop patio. Covered with grape vines that will eventually grow to provide a canopy of shade, the patio is designed to feel more like a courtyard than an exposed rooftop – but with views only a rooftop can provide. Head on up to sip Tiki-style cocktails while you wait for your table downstairs, or make a full meal from the menu of rice bowls and other simple dishes available up top."

"Vij Indian cuisine combines ingredients and technology from various regions of the country in one dish. Although it maintains the traditional devotion to Indian flavors, Vijs cuisine tends towards contemporary through the importance placed on the aesthetics of the show. The list is seasonal to show the best ingredients of local quality."

"A post shared by Clare (@bellecoeur) on Aug 23, 2018 at 10:22pm PDT. An institution in Vancouver, Vij’s a top spot to head for Indian eats. Owned by celeb chef and culinary personality Vikram Vij, this eatery offers an amazing selection of classic Indian dishes and several signature eats."

"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."

"While part of dining at establishments like Chambar might be for the experience, with heat-and-serve dinners, you can now bring Chambar favourites to the comfort of home. Most of their packages serve two, like the risotto kit (from $16.50) and the Moroccan meatballs with chickpeas ($19). Or, if you're plant-based, the vegan tamarind and coconut curry ($14)."

"As the sibling restaurant of Media Café, Chambar serves a similar selection elevated breakfast offerings, with a greater focus on Belgian inspired fare (including the same awesome waffles)."

"A post shared by Fable Diner (@fablediner) on Sep 17, 2019 at 11:32am PDT. Mount Pleasant's upscale diner is still slinging things like their Trucker's Breakfast and signature Pork Pancakes - and more. Check out their online menu to see what they've got and how to get it, as well as their option to help feed frontline workers."

"A post shared by Fable Diner (@fablediner) on Aug 31, 2018 at 10:49am PDT. Fable is exactly as it sounds: Farm-to-table. Located at the ground level of the iconic Lee Building, this modern day diner brings farm-fresh food and homemade delicacies right to your table."

"Known for their 50’s diner style, but farm-to-table ingredients – it’s the best of both worlds. They have all the rockin’ classics like Banana Splits, Sundaes and Milkshakes. Our Pick | Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake"

"Published on Main's takeout and delivery menu, Published Provisions, follows the same ethos the restaurant has always lived by - creativity, ingredient-driven, and sustainable. The menu features ready-to-eat, hearty, and comforting dishes with"

"We shared the asparagus, bee pollen butter milk buns (not pictured because they went too fast), quiche (wow!) And herb eggs.…”more"

"Through a glass door and up a flight of stairs is the award-winning cocktail lounge, The Diamond. This spot also has a back room, which serves simple highballs, beer, and plays VHS tapes on an old-school TV. Address: 6 Powell Street, Vancouver"

"From our humble origins as breakfast experts – to today’s menu with dozens of modern dishes for any time of the day, Ricky’s is a place where everyone feels at home. Ricky’s opened its doors in Vancouver in 1962 as"

"A post shared by Green Moustache Lonsdale (@greenmoustachelonsdale). Enjoy 100% organic plant-based meals. This delicious eatery is located just steps away from the beautiful Jack Loucks Court so you can enjoy your smoothie or meal on their patio or take away to dine in the cheery blossoms."

"The sister restaurant to Acorn, which has won awards for its vegetarian and vegan fine dining, Arbor has neatly swooped in to cover another side of the market: vegetable-focused comfort food. Pretty much every item on the menu can be made gluten-free if it isn’t already, and there’s plenty for vegans to feast upon too. Check out the hidden patio garden at the back or drop by for a battered, Southern-fried artichoke sandwich with eggplant “bacon” for take-out."

"Arbor is the little sibling restaurant to Acorn, so you can rest assured that it’s just as incredible. It’s more casual than its big sis, with a casual and fun menu. Interestingly, you won’t find seitan, wheat-gluten or any other imitation meat or substitutes here."

"Les Faux Bourgeois is a quintessential French bistro where you’ll find steak frites, escargot, and servers with French accents who might silently judge you for eating your food so fast. Come here when you want some reliable and reasonably-priced classic French food and don’t want to spend forever trying to get a table. Though if you encounter a short wait, you can kill some time over a few beers at Bells and Whistles a block over before consuming a whole bunch of red wine and creme brulee."

"Les Faux Bourgeois is a favorite among Vancouverites because the food is excellent, the atmosphere is warm, and the price is right. You don't have to spend a bundle to enjoy classic French cuisine in Vancouver, making this spot a perfect place to take a date. The dishes are ample in size and most mains are under $25."

"Set in swanky Coal Harbour, Tableau’s sophisticated vibe carries through its beautiful interior, curated international wine list, stellar cocktail menu and classic bistro features (lunch, dinner and weekend brunch) like the albacore tuna Niçoise salad, rabbit terrine and moules frites. Location: 1181 Melville St."

"Happy hours 👍👍 Just order everything from the menu please 😅. A post shared by Shirley Lo (@slosy) on Jun 23, 2018 at 9:26pm PDT. A stunning eatery that specializes in hearty French bistro dishes with a West Coast twist."

"Everyone talks about the double bake from Thomas Haas, but what if I told you there was a cheaper double bake option, and at least in a case-by-case comparison in my analysis, that came from a newer entrant in the Vancouver almond croissant scene?. While the almond paste was a little on the short side, it feels like the intention here was to showcase the mastery in flakiness and overall croissant mastery. The folds here were immaculate to say the least and the rise was off the charts relative to everything else on this list."

"We are an independent bakery specializing in naturally leavened sourdough bread and French inspired pastries. We believe in making everything from scratch, with fresh, high quality ingredients. All of our breads are made with whole grains and baked"

"A post shared by Flourist (@flourist) on Jul 12, 2020 at 9:02am PDT. This is one of the newest “best bakeries in Vancouver” to keep on your radar. Flourist is a delightful bakery cafe that also happens to mill its own flour in-house."

"This postage stamp of a bakery-café pumps out delightful French pastries, tarts and macarons, as well as a quirky, bite-sized fluted cake called canele de Bordeaux: darkly caramelized on the outside, soft and almost gooey on the inside. Vancouver TravelAmerican DessertsBest BakeryLike A LocalEat Dessert FirstLoose Leaf TeaBakeriesSugar And SpiceTis The Season"