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1. Social Corner Coal Harbour
4.5
Awesome(294)
$$$$
• Italian • Coal Harbour
Booked 79 times today
Tapas, pizza, small plates, share plates, paella, and one epic burger - there's something for everyone at Social Corner. Michelin Guide recommended, offering lunch, brunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week. Located in Coal Harbour below the Guinness Tower. We look forward to hosting you.
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2. Capo & The Spritz
4.6
Exceptional(111)
$$$$
• Italian • Yaletown
Booked 16 times today
Capo brings the comfort of a neighbourhood Italian spot with craveable pizzas, fresh pastas, and all the dishes you’ll dream about later. Nestled just off the lobby at OPUS, The Spritz serves up classic cocktails and inventive sips that make lingering a little too easy. Whether you’re in for a quick bite, an evening of drinks, or a leisurely dinner, this dynamic duo is where locals and visitors come to eat, drink, and stay a little longer.
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3. Prophecy
4.7
Exceptional(84)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 18 times today
The basement of Hotel Georgia has long been a canvas for the vibrant and the bold. In its heyday, it was a sanctuary for the social elite, a hidden gem where jazz notes floated through the air, and the clink of cocktail glasses punctuated lively conversations. The echoes of laughter and music have remained to this day, etched into its very walls. It's in this space that we bring you Prophecy. Our name, Prophecy, suggests a glimpse into the future while revisiting the spirit of the past; a vision of what could be, guided by the echoes of what has been. Named to Canada's Top 50 Bars as Canada's best new bar 2025 and 7th best bar in Canada, North America's 50 Best Bars, and 50 Best's Discovery list as one of the best places to eat and drink in Vancouver, we believe in telling stories through our cocktails and creating an atmosphere that provides the convas for shared experiences and memorable moments. Please note that we are strictly an ages 19+ bar.
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4. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Robson - Vancouver
4.7
Exceptional(888)
$$$$
• American • West End
Booked 22 times today
Welcome to Earls Robson, located in the bustling and iconic West End of Robson Street. Our newly renovated restaurant boasts two inviting patios where you can soak up the vibrant atmosphere while indulging in our culinary delights. Join us for daily features, Happy Hour, and Brunch Happy Hour on weekends, where you can savor discounted drinks and delectable dishes. Immerse yourself in our modern space, designed to create a welcoming and stylish ambiance. We also offer options for large groups and events, with flexible menu choices and flexible floorplans. Experience the best of Vancouver's dining scene with the perfect blend of enticing flavours, warm hospitality, and a trendy atmosphere. Your table is ready. We can't wait to see you!Additional Parking: Public underground, we recommend the Blue Horizon Hotel Parking + Paid street parking
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5. The Lobby - Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
4.6
Exceptional(1380)
$$$$
• Contemporary Canadian • North Vancouver
Booked 7 times today
Welcome to the Lobby Restaurant & Lounge located in the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in the heart of Lower Lonsdale’s Shipyards District in North Vancouver. Unwind in the lounge and dining room for breakfast, lunches, happy hour, weekend brunches to a culinary dinner experience. We offer daily features from the culinary team to amazing cocktails, variety of wines and local beers. We have several private dining rooms to host birthdays, anniversaries, reunions or private business events up to 40 guests, we offer a flexible menu to accommodate your budget. For events and private dining bookings, lobbyrestaurant@pinnacleatthepier.com.
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6. CRAFT Beer Market - Vancouver English Bay
4.7
Exceptional(313)
$$$$
• Canadian • West End
Booked 54 times today
Welcome to the good life in Vancouver’s West End! Enjoy fresh local food while sipping on craft beers and cocktails overlooking beautiful English Bay beach. On top of the incredible view, you can enjoy a year-round heated patio, cozy fireplace, booth seating, function spaces and more.
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7. The Lobby Lounge and RawBar
4.8
Exceptional(155)
$$$$
• Sushi • Coal Harbour
Booked 2 times today
The Lobby Lounge & RawBar offers a blend of design, art, music and fashion with the craft of cocktails and cuisine. Recognized as a MICHELIN Guide recommended destination since 2022, the internationally recognized cocktail program provides a bespoke experience inspired by world travel and the stories it tells, expertly designed by a roster of some of the nation’s best bartenders, it represents a program that elevates Canada’s cocktail culture to the next level. The RawBar offers a variety of the freshest, sustainable sushi in the city. The RawBar menu is designed around showcasing the most seasonal, flavourful and high-quality ingredients paired with skillful presentation.
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8. Showcase Restaurant & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(554)
$$$$
• Northwest • Coal Harbour
Booked 4 times today
Showcase Restaurant & Bar is one of Vancouver’s top casual dining restaurants. Located in the heart of Coal Harbour in the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, the Showcase menu is a reflection of Vancouver’s ethnicity with a diverse mix of flavours, influences and inspirations. Exceptionally delicious West Coast cuisine, served with impeccable service in a sophisticated and welcoming environment – Showcase is the place that locals and guests feel at home while discovering something new.
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9. Alouette Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(260)
$$$$
• French • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
Aloutte translates as “Lark,” a beautiful and cosmopolitan songbird, that is easy to pronounce and instantly recognizable. Alouettte Bistro the restaurant borrows its culinary philosophies from the enduring dishes and methods of classic French bistros and invigorates them utilizing local West Coast flavors. Dishes like Coquille St Jacques and Steak Frites remain loyal to their French roots but redesigned with flavours that reconnoiter the beauty and variety of British Columbia.
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10. Mahony's Tavern - Convention Centre
4.3
Awesome(287)
$$$$
• Contemporary Canadian • Coal Harbour
Booked 16 times today
Founded in 2006 as Mahony & Sons, we operate two locations in Vancouver at the Convention Centre West and False Creek and recently transitioned to our new ‘Mahony’s Tavern’ brand that better reflects our long history as a cornerstone of the Vancouver hospitality scene. Both locations are prized for their expansive dining rooms, private group spaces and patios, all of which offer views that showcase the picture-perfect views of the ocean, mountains and cityscapes for which Vancouver is famously known.Perfect for any group occasion — or no occasion at all — our new food menu focuses on classic West Coast fare and offers a wide array of shareable snacks, seafood dishes, artisan hand-tossed pizzas, fresh salads and bowls and gourmet handhelds. Our beverage menu highlights some of the very best craft beer and wine from BC’s own backyard and well beyond its borders, in addition to classic cocktails, ciders, seltzers and more.

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