Best Good Restaurants In Vancouver Near Me

Joanna R: I had an excellent, hearty breakfast here, as I would not get lunch due to travelling at lunchtime.I had the bison hash with sauerkraut, kale, eggs and toast, it was delicious. I felt it was let down by Forage not having freshly ground pepper; the only pepper option was ground in a little shaker; this is a curious decision given the attention to curing meats in-house, and making fresh sourdough etc.If you are in Vancouver and want a hearty, well-prepared breakfast Forage is worth a visit. When I am next in Vancouver I will quite likely eat breakfast here again.

N G: Dog well inside enclosed patio with regular leash, clearly not a service or guide dog - wandering around and sniffing. What other rules is your hotel/restaurant ignoring?Food: 1/5|Service: 1/5|Atmosphere: 1/5 …More

Maira Malik: Went for brunch this morning, the waitress spilled a bowl of berries on me. I was very shocked she didn’t help to clean it, they did not compensate me at all, or do anything to make up for the mishap. We were also constantly waiting on things even though they were fairly slow at the time we were there.

Gliam Carius: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

R. Schubert: Start to finish, front to back, great experience on every level and vegetarian friendly!If you are like me, farm-to-table is your go-to criteria for eating in a region you have not been to. For this reason, I picked out Forage for a family dinner during my first visit to Vancouver. Everything we had was just varying degrees of amazing.We started with the Cast Iron Pan Bread which is served in the cast iron. It is warm, sweet and savory, made with local cheddar and spicy honey. It is somewhere in between a mini Detroit style pizza and a sweet fried bread like an apple fritter. From the starters, I assume you should try everything, but do not miss the cast iron bread.Next up we ordered a trio of mains: Mushroom Steak, Pork Crépinette (our one meat dish), and the gnocchi. All three may be the best version of each that I have eaten.The mushroom steak was perfectly tender. Lion’s mane over a celeriac puree with mushroom jus. Topped with crispy onion rings for some crunch. I have a love-hate relationship with mushrooms and this dish is way over on the love side.Two out of my top three all time meat-eating experiences have involved a farm-to-table pork sausage, and Forage’s Crépinette is one of them. The pork crépinette is divine. The loin part is tender and juicy, and the ground sausage is on another level all together. It was topped with an excellent peppercorn sauce as well as a parsley coulis and an apple purée. Three sauces is bold, especially when sausage brings so much flavor to the table but this whole dish was perfectly balanced. Everyone who tried it was blown away.Lastly we had the gnocchi. They were pillowy and soft, topped with brown butter crumb for some crunch and tossed in a delicious nettle cream. The Alpindon cheese also brought some nutty flavor to the dish.To round it all out we had the whiskey spiked vegetables as a side. This was a fine plate of roasted carrots and parsnips. Not that we needed more food, but they rounded out the meal.Finally, against some protest from very full and content diners, I ordered the spice cake to share for the table. This was possibly one of the best desserts I have ever had. The cake was perfectly moist, topped with pickled apples, buttermilk gel, candied orange zest (which blew all of our minds), and a pecan crumble for crunch. Surrounding the cake was an orange custard that we almost came to blows over. I cannot sing this dessert’s praises enough.Our service was fantastic. We were here on a Saturday night and never once felt like we were rushed or off pace with the meal. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful and really made the whole experience great for each of us.Eat at Forage. I know I will return when I am back in Vancouver.Vegetarian options: There are lots of delicious vegetarian options on this menu. We had a great meal and ordered just one dish with meat for the table (out of six).

Romain Pire: It was very good !!

Haritos Kavallos: Spent a few days at the Listel Hotel and Forage was recommended to me by several folks. The restaurant has a nice modern feel, the staff were welcoming and helpful in their recommendations. If you are into locally sourced and sustainable foods, Forage might be up your alley! I should also mention…. Their sourdough pan bread is an absolute treat and definitely a must if you visit (it’s great as an appetizer or dessert!).

Helen Gaughran: Amazing food and ambiance and our brilliant server Hershey gave us fantastic recommendations on what to do in Whistler!

Linda Lloyd: Amazing! Wonderful food; excellent service from the server, bar service and the general manager. Probably the best meal I’ve ever had from New York to Sydney. Excellent. Not even words can describe. So glad friend’s recommended!

Shahram Rahili: The food was very delicious, the portion was large. Dale is one of the most helpful and friendly servers I ever had. Thanks,Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes House Corned Bison Brisket Hash Fried Eggs Chopped …More

Jeffrey Robinson: We used to come for celebratory dinners pre-pandemic, and came back for one more tonight and left after appetizers, and hungry.The food didn’t disappoint, except the gluten free option for the carpaccio. Freezer burnt udis bread, even rice crackers from no-frills would have been a better option, but honestly at your price point we expect better. My partner decided to endure tomorrow’s pain of gluten in the really tasty sourdough crisps, instead of tonight’s pain of eating the horrible toast.We decided to sit at the bar, because we appreciated the product knowledge and friendly service Forage bartenders have provided us in previous visits. Tonight was a bust - the bartender was abrasive with us, we felt as though we were putting him out by sitting there. We’ve never had a bartender need to warm up to us, this was a first. He did have a great product knowledge and was cheerful, but he saved that for his co-workers. To top things off, he put his hands down his pants at least 20 times to adjust his shirt - is that even food safe?We had a couple of drinks each and three small plates for $150. Honestly, had the service been better our bill would likely have been more than double and his tip significantly larger. Forage and the bartender lost out tonight.Peter the general manager came over to introduce himself early in the (almost) dinner. It was a nice touch, had his standard of service been matched by staff, the night might not have ended up in a stop at McDonalds on our walk home. FYI, the service at McDonalds was much more friendly.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free substitutes were not up to the same standard as the rest of the food.

Stephen Yeung: Update: Peter and his team did a great job reaching out and making sure our second visit was high quality. The food and service was much better and more prompt this time. I'll be back again.Had higher hopes for Forage. 30 mins after we ordered the server told us there was a "glitch" and the order didn't get submitted. We waited a long time for food and they didn't comp anything for the long wait. Food was decent for the price, but not great.

Alois Callemyn: I hate giving a bad review, but this restaurant is the worst place I’ve been to for breakfast. The service is very bad. Our waitress didn’t come very quickly and then couldn’t speak English. She then took forever to bring us coffee. Most restaurants I’ve been to for breakfast greet you with coffee. We then had to flag down someone to ask for a coffee refill. Food came out after a short wait, but no salt and pepper offered.The staff seemed overwhelmed and the tables were way to close, the loud conversation from the couple sitting less than 2’ away was very disturbing.Again, I hate giving a bad review (98% of my reviews are 4+) but feel that future visitors need to be warned.

Robert Werner: Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Ches Lysov: An amazing food. Beautiful dishes, very knowledgeable, helpful great service.I'm in love with the mushroom + mashed potatoes dish.Also the ability to try the great variety of wines from BC - is great.Definitely will come back when next time in Vancouver.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Jaein Y: Worth the price! Gnocchi was the best choice for my 2 years old son.

Steven Xu: Food 5/5Service 5/5Excellent pork belly benedict, and French toast, the boba on top was bland in the middle, would prefer syrup ots instead.

Chris McCloud: Seasonal local menu. Food was lovely and service was great. Friendly atmosphere. If you want to try something different try the bison board. The marrow was probably the best I have ever had. Vegetables were well cooked but still crisp and the bison cheek and steak as tender as could be. Pork was delicious. Will definitely return again Thank you.

Nick Villanti: Had a great Easter brunch with the family. Was able to get a reservation for 6 without issue (we did book a week in advance). Due to the holiday they did request we be done in 75 minutes for the next party.Great drinks and food. I had the whiskey latte and the pork belly Benedict. Highly recommend. Family also had the pancakes, which they loved as well.

Rain Korab: Excellent brunch! It slaps every time and the service makes me giggle.

Pippa: Very good, but not too sure it’s worth the price. More of a place to be seen in terms of the cost.

Hans Moon: Nice food and friendly staff that would go the extra mile to accommodate for specific dietary requirements.Vegetarian options: Good selection of salads soups and other veggie optionsDietary restrictions: I told staff I can't have food items mixed/cooked with alcohol, they checked what I can have and asked the chef to change the sauce for one item, kudos for helpful staff.

Evan: Doesn't get much better than fresh and well prepared seafood platter and sashimi on the patio! Liam especially stood out with excellent service. Having previously been a chef, he was very knowledgeable and efficient. Definitely added to a fun night!

Bob A: amazing food and service. definitely top end but worth it. took a group of business colleagues here and the experience was very memorable

Amy Kiesenwetter: The food is unreal, but the service is outstanding!! Adam is the bartender to see. I was in the mood for a Margarita... And not the spicy one on the menu (also delicious)... So I asked him to mix up something cool and unique. I have no idea what was in it, but it was spectacular! I love walking into a restaurant and having the ability to talk to knowledgeable staff that follow through with delicious items!! That is why we all go out to these places, right!!?? Thank you, Adam!!

Holly Schroedter: Awesome experience here. No complaints. Service was superb, food was amazing. Would 10/10 recommend.

John Neate: Frank - best chef in the city. 20 years and still killing it with new creations every night.Stefan - overseeing every detail to perfectionTara - server extraordinaireThank you for an amazing evening!

Bruce Adams: Absolutely, hands-down, one of the best seafood restaurants. Innovative and delicious food, excellent attentive service , without hovering over us. Great atmosphere. The best upscale seafood dining in British Columbia.

joane tran: server with the big glasses was super friendly and so was the server that was shadowing him. was so honoured to be his first table ever! we couldnt even tell it was his first shift. everything was lovely, from the food from the service. professionalism was super good with a good balance of comfort

Elvira: Patio was lovely, not too noisy, the food is delicious

Yi Yang: Recommended dishes Smoked Sockeye Salmon Terrine, Seafood Tasting for TwoMore

Andrew McGuirk: Absolute class from food to service to atmosphere, loved it,Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Carey Vandenberg: A regular spot I go to for corporate events. Everything is always top excellent. A very comfortable place.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

The Major: Food: 4/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Lucie In the sky: My favorite restaurant in Vancouver. Service and quality of the food is always on point and has been consistent over the years.

Pablo Santos: I had probably one of my best dinner experiences last night. The restaurant was elegant and cozy, with a beautiful atmosphere. The food was delicious and creative, with a variety of dishes to suit different tastes and preferences. I especially enjoyed the Kobe style shortribs, the fish and the chocolate cake. The service was impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff who made me feel welcome and comfortable. I want to give a special shout-out to Adrien, who was my guide for the night. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and the wine list, and he gave me great recommendations based on my preferences. He was also very charming and witty. He really went above and beyond to make my night memorable and enjoyable. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a 5 star dining experience in Vancouver. It is worth every penny and more.

HJ Marshall: We were there for a wedding. It has a cozy room for the special event. The food was great, the service was awesome and the couple got married. It was a perfect night.

Tess Filling: Staff were wonderful, drinks were great, and the raw bar dishes were delicious. The tsunami dish (pictured) was so perfectly balanced. We will be back during our next trip to Vancouver.Recommended dishes Ahi Tuna Tataki …More

Pamela Key: An exceptional experience with the highest quality ingredients and flavours. The service we received here should have provided us with a seven star option to select. Above and beyond. Thank you to the entire team, from start to finish absolutely incredible. We cannot wait to return.

Winston Mew: A delicious dinner with excellent service from Liam. A great place to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The seafood plateau was a tasty appetizer sized just right for 2 people. Just love the special fork they have to aid diners with the assorted oysters, mussels, clams, and other tasty treats. The halibut was firm and juicy, and although the steak was medium rather than the medium-rare we requested, it was still juicy and very tasty. We didn’t leave much room for desert, so settled for tasty strawberry & raspberry lemon tarts. Highly recommended for a memorable night out.

Teresa Ford: AMAZING SERVICE, AMAZING FOOD, LOVELY PEOPLE, you will not be disappointed if you go here.

Janell Natekar: Food: I had been bragging to my family and friends about Le Crocodile since the first time I went there, so it was a bit sad to see some of them disappointed by their meals. My partner wasn't impressed by the large piece of cauliflower in a literal pool of olive oil for his appetizer, or the spinach drenched in oil with his salmon, to the point he had difficulties with eating it. My mother ordered a ribeye medium rare, and it came mostly well done to nearly overcooked in sections. There were a few misses for sure with some of the meals. But the others were just as rich and excellent as I remembered, and their specials were not to be missed! Here was the best of what we had:Appetizers: They had a white asperagus that v had been imported with a little seafood topping and sauce; my mother complained that the portion was small for the price, but the flavours were out of this world and I hadn't experienced anything quite like this sweet and savoury dish. My escargots were delicious as usual, and this is one of my favourite places for them (though there was a general concensus that there can never be enough garlic). The frogslegs were so delicious with a little sauce that really made then. The deep fried lobster was delicious; I'd never have thought to do that with such a delicacy and it was very good! Some must tries, all of them!Main dishes: I highly recommend that you get their special on the venison of you're going there soon! The sauce was rich and the meat was so tender! The veal was also an excellent choice from their main menu and had a thick and creamy sauce as well. I personally enjoyed the lamb shank and the truffle gnoochi, a strong rich flavour and very filling.Dessert: they started us with a small pear palate cleanser that was so delicious! And then finished with a chocolate crocodile that was very professional. I also had the meringue souffle with creme anglais. It was so nice, fluffy, and comparatively light after a rich meal, I highly recommend it!White Wine: I generally love a very sweet and smooth white wine, and their gerwurtztraminer hit the spot! I'm picky and this was so delicious, several others at the table also picked it up.Overall, if I wanted to save up and plan a special event here again, I would! Really delicious, still one of my favourite places I've eaten! Be prepared for the price, but I nearly had to be rolled out of there by the end of the meal. Very satisfying.Service: We had a large group of people booked in advance, and the table was ready for us as soon as we walked up. Please note: the cost of the reservation funds will be returned directly to your credit card, not removed from the bill the table, so you can more easily book through one person and pay separately. They were excellent with their service, and meeting requests for a caraffe of water for the table and replacement small plates and removing an alcoholic dressing on one their pallette cleansers. One drink was missed later on in the night, but they were good to apologize and made sure not to include it on the bill. They managed odd pairs of people paying and a restaurant gift card without any issue. They did an excellent job overall, and were a real pleasure to deal with.Parking: we parked at the lot across the street under the Scotiabank theater, about $8 for the evening after 6pm. Good for a carpool and a full evening.

Doretha Son: The wait staff was very nice. They were training some new people and were busy, but they made sure we were taken care of promptly. The food was good.

Kev N: Incredible food, service and ambiance. Always a must visit when in Vancouver with the familyScallop and lobster tempura dish is a must try. Duck with fois gras and pan seared scallops are so so good! Love the white asparagus special as well. The frites, pear sorbet and crocodile chocolate bites afterwards is the cherry on top of the whole experienceYou truly feel the traditional french dining experience from start to finish. Great wine selection as well and they are very accommodating

Alex L: Great experience, I definitely will come more.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

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Amy Bowman: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 3/5More

Kipp Fisher: The meals are always wonderful. The steak--prepard blu--was brilliant. The server was a wonderful as the food.Recommended dishes Veal Medallions, Lobster Bisque, Shoestring Fries, Grilled Prime Rib with Bernaise Sauce …More

Jeff: Excellent French cuisine served in a beautiful setting. Try the table side filleted Dover Sol, it was delicious! Also the cream of mushroom soup was very tasty.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Gregory Feder: Simply the least pretentious and finest dining Vancouver has to offer. Always a pleasure. As impressive as their cuisine is the fact that their servers memorize daily specials that take them minutes to relay. Where I choose to celebrate my birthdays. Try the lobster tempura and scallop endive salad, it's superb.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Veal Medallions, Lobster Bisque, Pan Seared Foie Gras with Sea Scallops, Shoestring Fries …More

Sasha K: Le crocodile is a true 5 star fine dining experience; the table settings and greetings into the restaurant alone are always immaculate. From every detail of the service to food, dining here is always top tier. I truly appreciate the wine list and their sommeliers experience in serving and pairing the wines with dinner. The food is also always as exceptional as the service and atmosphere. The foie gras crème brûlée is a standout as well as the frogs legs, escargot, and wagyu steak. Though, all dishes are exceptional and make traditional French delicacies seem more approachable. My only critique from my most recent visit would be the accompanying toast to the steak tartare. The bread was very reminiscent of sliced white bread toast and was not the most enjoyable. A nice crostini or crouton would have been better in my opinion. All in all, le crocodile is a standout in Vancouver’s fine dining scene and a must try.

Melinda Campanella: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Natalia Rabin: Very well. Delicious dishes and excellent service on all levels from entrance to table strand sommelierFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Lazarus Shaak: Had an absolutely wonderful night here with my family! Going somewhere like this is so, so special for me, as it's not something I can usually afford. The servers (especially Tim!) were so attentive, generous, and friendly. Food was just amazing. I really recommend this place for great food, wine, atmosphere, and an all around lovely experience.

Dennis Ng: Food: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Beef Wellington, Gran Marnier SouffleMore

Nicholas Ang: Excellent food.Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Anna Blixhavn: Best food in BC. Highest quality staff I've ever encountered. A must do! If was on my bucket list forever, so glad I did it! Authentic French cuisine from French servers and chefs. Every wine and dish was divine I can't even describe how wonderful everything wasFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

J Y: A very good meal where the flavours blend very well together. The tartare was excellent as was the onion tart and the classic tomato soup. Lamb shank was very good and scallops very fresh. My only displeasure was the souffle as it was not light and airy. It was very foamy and had strong egg taste unless to mixed it with the creme anglais. Service was impeccable. We very much enjoyed the dinner and will be returning in the future.

Dima Mekhlis: My favorite restaurant!

Alan W.: Absolutely phenomenal food and service every time! I recently celebrated a birthday here and brought my own cake. The hostess advised that there would be a plating fee of $4.50 per person. Fair enough, it is a hassle for the restaurant to deal with this. They plated the cake and used piping to decorate the plates with chocolate and caramel swirls. They also garnished the plate with mint and whipped cream! Wow! So impressed.The food of course was fantastic.

Veronnica: Absolutely amazing food. They were also very good with my food allergies. Not only was I accommodated I had flavorful and amazing food. Went for brunch, which is hard to get my egg, dairy, and gluten allergy accommodated but it was amazing.They have an amazing gluten free bread, without egg and dairy.Their bacon and apple side was the most incredible bacon I’ve had in forever. Must get.Was told their dinner menu is extremely gluten free, dairy free, and egg free friendly.

Brenda W: Service was very good. However the mussels were so-so. Some mussels were overcooked, some smelled fishy (not fresh), some stringy and some fresh. Not sure what happened.

Sandeep Dhaliwal: Good food.

Kate Blackwood: perfect perfect perfect, what could be improved? absolutely nothing. their waffles? show stopping, met with great service and a cute area. Doesn’t seem too busy either, but it’s always nice to make a reso just incase

Louis Alex: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Jo B: The moule frites is my favourite dish of all time! A must get. The sour dough is also tasty. I love that they have mocktail options. The vibes inside are fine dining with none of the expectations of that. It’s a really great place to stop for dinner.

Leslie Gilker: Tasty Sunday brunch with the kids. Everything was delicious and finished with their famous waffles and tasty dipping saucesFood: 4/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Lloyd Gerry: Very delicious brunch. The beer selection was wild. Some really amazing European beers. Would recommend!!!Recommended dishes Braised Short Ribs …More

Claire Blair: Dinner here was great, as always. Amazing food, service and ambience. Was expecting to have steak frites but when that wasn’t on the menu we ordered the bison carpaccio and it was sooo good. The Congolese mussels and broth are so delicious and I’m always surprised how many are in there! Very filling. They have such a great liquor menu too, including hard-to-find Belgian Trappist beers, and Fortaleza tequila. Fun to sit at the bar and converse with the friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Mark: Moules Frites - Congolaise - Probably the best/freshest/largest mussels I have ever had. Fries were kind of an afterthought and nothing special but would recommend getting a side of sourdough bread so you don't waste all the sauce.

Hyunju Jo: Foooooods are great!!! Wanna visit every quarterly. Because they change the menu quarterly(or seasons?)

Tony Durke: Went to an organized event there on Friday and the service and food and drinks were impeccable. We have been going to Chambar for years and it has never once slipped in its excellence.Everything about the place is gold. I always recommend it to anyone coming in from out of town.

Helen To: Paid about $60 for two people at brunch. Food and service was excellent.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Rachel & Jarrod Steen: Fabulous food, lovely atmosphere and wonderful staff.We were recommended to dine here and it did not fail to live up to our expectations.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Jason Martin: Had a few hours to kill before a concert. Managed to seat us without a reservation, the drinks are so unique and delicious. The food was superb, the service was phenomenal. Overall one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in Vancouver.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Graeme paul: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Aimee & Jenna Hobbs: We were in Vancouver this past weekend and went to Chambar Saturday evening for dinner. Our server Dylan was just lovely. She was knowledgeable about the menu and able to help our thirteen year old who is celiac navigate each of the dishes that could be made gluten free. Several people at our table had mussels conglaise and really enjoyed them. My niece and I had the lamb which was delicious and my son had the steak and ate every single bite. We will definitely be going again! Thank you Dylan!

SN: The service here is excellent and food and drinks are really great. Big fan of the shakshuka and waffles with salted caramel.

Leigh McBain: Enjoyed the evening a great deal. It was our first time, had never actually heard of it before. Service was excellent, the food the same and a great vibe. From a price perspective it sits middle of the road - easy to spend more, easy to spend less, but the value proposition was there. We will definitely be going back.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Thon Grille, Carpaccio De Boeuf …More

Renée Frenette: Two words: brunch reservations.Need I say more?The food is very good. Very delicious and satisfying brunch options. I find the staff so nice- I really feel that they want to make the experience a good one. It's a go-to for us to bring visiting family and friends.

Alex Farrant: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Liam HJ: One the finest restaurants in Canada. The food is just straight up delicious and very creative. Service is very personable and the restaurant is filled all kinds of cool little touches like the MJ figure above the kitchen.

Grace: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Andy Chiang: This is a wonderful restaurant located on West 1st, close to the beach, and a wine store next door. Very awesome space, the food and service definitely match up to it.It’s one of the Michelin star restaurants in Vancouver and it’s definitely earned its reputation. The food was absolutely delicious and carefully crafted. Every bite was perfect and everything just seemed to work well.The cocktails were also delicious and matched well with the dishes.The dessert was fresh and gave a palette cleansing experience - definitely another highlight from an already amazing dinner.If you’re worried about being hungry after the tasting menu, you won’t be. It definitely will fill you. I don’t think you even need to opt for the add ons, but I found it filling.Don’t worry about parking either as there is plenty of paid parking in the area. We got lucky and found one right outside the restaurant but cars come and go quite often enough.I would highly recommend coming here, but book well in advance as they fill up quickly.

Curtis B: Three visits to date and the food continues to be great. The service had some very strong points and was generally quite warm. Where things fell flat for me were the wine pairings. Three of the five had natural wine characteristics, which were not to my taste and repetitious. I commented that the first pairing tasted of vinegar and was told by the sommelier that she tastes each bottle. Essentially, I was wrong. No alternative or suggestion that I may not enjoy the next couple of glasses was given. It was an odd resolution and really detracted from the experience.

M G: Visited this place post Michelin accreditation and it was def a good experience. The new chapter of the tasting menu is something that caught my attention, so I decided to give it a try. Being a meat lover, looking at multiple vegetarian courses made me a bit unsure if I'd enjoy the experience to the max. But oh!! I was so wrong. The vegetarian options instead took the spotlight. The croutons with the crudités complemented with the garlic sauce took my breath away and the miso ice cream (WOW!!!), was to die for!! It's the wow factor that earns some places a sound recognition and this place definitely deserves it. Yet there were a few kinks here and there.I saw some unnecessary additions of certain herbs (to a few courses) that didn't really make any sense, like they didn't really compliment the dish or elevate it in any way. Adding some idle leaves does add to the appeal of the plating, but nothing more. The sauces could be refined a tad bit more, just a dash of some sort of extra flavour (like hints of special tea, etc).Apart from that, this place unquestionably left a lasting impression on me and I would surely like to visit again!

yana yushkina: AnnaLena continues to be my favourite Van restaurant. Every dish surprised without being overly pretentious and the service from Tyler and Nick at the bar was A+. Will be back again and again.

davince: favorite fine dining restaurant. had a great birthday there 🎂

Jessica Villavicencio: Excellent service from the whole staff.Meal was delicious and interesting👌🏽 will be back!

Tina Hibbs: We had an amazing experience at Anna Lena - the service and cuisine was exceptional! We found the environment fun and relaxed, sitting at the bar and enjoying cocktails provided a special impression. Anna Lena makes a conscious effort to source ingredients locally, I wont get into each individual dish but Anna Lena is worth checking out - recommend you place your name on the waitlist as last minute spots do open up.Thank you to the team at Anna Lena, we left quite full from some of the best food we had ever enjoyed! The details of everything we were served was carefully considered and extraordinary.

Aelfares S: Amazing everything!! 100% would recommend

No MSG No Garlic Foodie: AnnaLena has been on my radar for about four years. Occasionally, I would check their menu. Finally last week, two things came together: Chapter Sixty Two menu and availability of a table at the last minute. We found most of the dishes outstanding in the way flavors and ingredients were combined. Intricate, exciting, and multi-tiered are some of the descriptions that came to mind. If I could give six stars for some of the dished, I would. We were served two bonus starters, seared scallop with needle stick fries and sauce, and single bite size banh mi inspired mini sliders. The scallop was perfectly cooked and the trimmings most enjoyable. The first dish of spring salad was thankfully unlike the boxed Earthborn spring leaves with the same name, the endive and roasted beets excelled with the yuzu apple vinaigrette and finishes well with roasted hazel nuts and hazel nuts custard. I was going to skip the garlic parmesan torn bread because of my unpredictable garlic allergy, but discovered that I couldn’t even smell or taste the garlic (hmm, did that make a special torn bread for me??). The torn bread was amazingly soft like brioche sprayed with parmesan sauce and then flamed. The chowder was more like a white wine light broth with delightful pieces of tender clams and sprinkles of flavored oil. Very yummy! The smoked cod was a bit uneventful, but the sweet potato agnolotti was enjoyable. The BBQ Fraser Valley Poultry BBQ chicken consommé was very intense. I think I prefer that to beef consommé. We all thought the aged strip loin was totally boring. Two pieces of 1 inch square rare 3-day dry aged beef were probably sous vide and then placed on the dish with sauce poured over. I would have enjoyed them more if they were lightly torched along the edges to complete the taste of the fat. My favourite item in this particular dish was the broccoli puree which I will try to experiment at home! To finish, we were served walnut ice cream with poached pear. The poached pear turned out to be the star with an intricate mixture of sour and sweet, and the ice cream, a great accompaniment at the perfect temperature.Ambiance, however, is a crucial part to the total dining experience. The sound was 80 decibels when we first sat down and before all the patrons started drinking. All evening, we were more than annoyed at the loud bass that came through without the music being audible. The sound system did not complete the dining experience, it racked the dining experience. We couldn’t really hear the server’s description of each dish, we could hardly hear each other talk. Throughout the two and a half hours, we ate the food with the bass thumping loudly – at near headache level. The four of us were quite surprised that there were no acoustical foam hanging in the ceiling. We felt assaulted by the bass-heavy noise, as though we were forced to try Michelin Star menu in an empty warehouse. I would have loved to be able to enjoy the same menu with happy classical music from some of the Baroque masters because that would have really matched the details and flavours of the food in both form and tastes. Of all the one star Michelin restaurants we tried in Vancouver, we found AnnaLena’s Chapter Sixty Two menu our top choice, six stars for the food, five stars for the service and minus one star for the music, of course.

Sera A: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Connie C: A very nice experience trying out the dining menu #62. We definitely get to try somethings that we otherwise wouldn’t order. The bread in the clam sauce was a highlight. I also liked very much how the scallop and beef was cooked and seasoned. Some other dish fell flat for me, but was still pleasant surprises.

Jeremy Sellmer: Perfect. In a city with lots of great places to go this establishment is by far one of the best. Reservations are a mustFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

José Antonio Medina: Excelente comida y excelente atencion. Los platillos son muy buenos y aunque es costoso, vale la pena. Los cócteles también son muy buenos.

Maryia R.: I love AnnaLena! Food, drinks, and service are amazing. I recommend getting a wine pairing for the ultimate experience. We've been to two of their chapters already and will certainly be coming back.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

John: Great experience, food and service are amazing.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Sauce, Bison Short Rib Sunchoke Pave Black Kale Maitake Mushroom Red Wine Shallot Sauce Parking space Plenty of parking …More

David Luu: I visited and AnnaLena for a birthday dinner over a month ago. It was an incredible meal with friendly service and food that came out promptly one dish after another. The highlights of the meal were the deconstructed lasagna dish which was astonishingly delicious and the torn bread dish.The staff clean the bread crumbs off your table, fold your napkin for you when you step away from the table, and change cutlery after almost every dish. Service feels attentive, but not too intrusive. Some of the staff were a little awkward, but so am I so who am I to complain. This restaurant is certainly worthy of its Michelin star. My only complaint is that the table set up is rather close for a few of the tables. For example, when the staff are having a conversation with the patrons at another table, I regrettably had a butt in my face while I was eating. This is a minor gripe that didn’t get in the way of an otherwise great meal.AnnaLena was wonderful, I would come again most certainly as the menu continues to change.

Saima Haque: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

ER W: The food brought me back to my childhood in Alaska, it was so delicious and I haven't had such wonderful salmon and game since I came to Canada. Thank you!Also, happy birthday, Carl!

Sarah Becker: Super delicious food and the service was very nice, I'll be back when I'm in Vancouver.

Caleb Ellison: Amazing service, great food. Please eat here and support this Indigenous owned and operated business.

Lee Ann Steyns: The best, fresh choice at YVR airport! My bbq salmi sandwich was delicious!

Erez Yalon: Salmon n' Bannock is a small restaurant focusing on ingredients and dishes of the indigenous heritage. You will find different interesting tastes of salmon, bison, game meat, honey, maple, berries, and herbs. The atmosphere is intimate with low lights and candles, and the service is friendly.Food: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Salmon Sampler …More

Lesley Sharples: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Nadine Graham: The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very welcoming. There is very beautiful art and the customer service was very friendly. I would definitely return.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Bison Pot Roast …More

Antonio (Techguruji): Truly good for you body and soul!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Salmon and Wild Rice, Burger, Sockeye Salmon …More

Pablo Soria: Restaurante regentado por indios nativos candienses. Buena comida y personal agradable

Anthony Moore: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Shan: Came here after lunch at Granville Island Public Market, because we were keen to try someindigenous cuisine during our short stay in Canada. We were not left disappointed and rather wished we had extra room to try more of Salmon n Bannock’s offerings.The bison bone marrow was just exquisite and paired so well with their bannock crackers. They have a rotating game sausage - we had the elk red wine (appetizer portion) which was very tasty as was the sage blueberries it came with. Their traditional bannock was also very good.Popular with the locals, I would also recommend it to visitors with an interest in trying indigenous cuisine within reach of downtown Vancouver.

Kimberly Stephenson: The bison pot-roast, candied salmon & pemmican mouse were worth the appropriately somber (borderline depressing) introduction we received to the cuisine’s culture. This truly feels like a diamond-in-the-rough establishment— tight indoor dining quarters, tucked into a busy street between other shops, etc…. but the first-to-last bites sparkle brilliantly on the palate. The art and music within made for a lovely atmosphere also. Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a unique dining experience in Vancouver!

Vanessa Lesperance: If you want an authentic Indigenous cuisine experience dine here! Amazing food. Top notch service. Lovely ambience. A must try in Vancouver.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Burger, Sockeye Salmon, Bison Pot Roast, Sweet Potato Wedges …More

Vyan Vu: Had a wonderful time here! The service was very quick and our waitress was amazing. We got the toasted mushroom on bannock for an appetizer, salmon n rice and bison pot roast for mains - all of which were so flavourful paired with the best veggies! For drinks; the blackcherry cider was to die for and the haywire beer was also amazing! I would recommend!!!It was a little busy by 6 (on a tuesday!) so book a reservation if you can

Cat S: What a cute little restaurant with some tasty and unique food options! It is a MUST GO for anyone visiting Vancouver.I recommend the salmon and wild rice & any of the appetizers which were delicious (I had the bannock with mushroom and blueberries and bison gravy—soooo good!). The food was very fresh and the service was great. If its still available, get the haywire beer, so good! Tastes like strawberries.

RudeCanal: Just returned from a fabulous visit to Vancouver. One of the highlights (and there were many!) was eating at First Nation restaurant Salmon & Bannock! Inez, the owner & host personally greeted us and guided us through the menu & drink list. Salmon chowder…. Yummy!! The ambiance, food and drinks were incredible! Visit for a great experience!!!!

Malkhaz Tsotsoriya: Amazing experience! Everything, starting from communication with the restaurant, food, service, staff are absolutely fantastic! Thank you!

Manohar Gunturu: Salmon is fresh but a bit pricy

Chi T: I loved it💕. The restaurant is small and it was quiet until a large party arrived. Then it was quite loud. I was happy that we arrived early so that we could relax, talk and enjoy our meal. The service is extraordinary. You can't help but like the servers. They are so nice. The food is incredible. My friend had the bone marrow with crackers. She said it was a very generous piece which she enjoyed. We both had the salmon burger on a Bannock bun. We ordered the fries as our side. They were hand cut freshly fried sweet potatoes. Yumm. Instead of ketchup, we were given a small container of lemon aoili, which was heavenly. The Bannock is addictive. It is a thick dense bun, and I could eat it all the time. In fact, i amcraving one now. This restaurant is definitely worth trying. Please make sure you make reservations. You will probably need it.

Gary Enns: An AMAZING restaurant!!! Everything is fresh and tasty!!Recommended dishes Bison Pot Roast, Game Sausage, Sausage Dinner, Salmon 3 Ways …More