You can find any type of food in Vancouver. Greek, Portuguese, Thai, Malaysian, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Russian, Indian, Japanese and, needless to say, Chinese, Italian, and French.
Here is a list of the best restaurants of my own personal opinion, if you would like a more "official" list, read the Vancouver Magazine, April 2000 edition.
The details of each restaurant are indicated as such:
!! Highly recommended, a must go
$ - Cheap
$$ - Moderate
$$$ - Expensive
Seafood
$ The Boathouse
Various locations and cheap eats. The one in English Bay gives a gorgeous view of the ocean and West Vancouver. The summer patio is awesome.
French
!! $ Cafe Crepe
1032 Robson St.
Yum, Yum, and Yum. New petite restaurant and cute sale-window. You can enjoy even by watching the process of making a crepe or sandwich.
$$$ Lumiere
2551 W. Broadway.
Never been in there in my life, but its high reputation leaves me no choice but to at least mention it.
Cafes
$ True Confection
866 Denman St. & 3701 W. Broadway.
Over 50 desserts and great late-night hour.
Casual
!! $ Sophie's Cosmic Cafe
2095 W. 4th Ave.
Prepare to wait in a long line-up on a good day. One of the only restaurants in Vancouver I've ever had to line up to be served.
Tapas
$ Bin 941 & Bin 942
941 Davie St. & 1521 W. Broadway.
New style of dining and preparing meals.
Latin American/Caribbean
!! $ Havana
1212 Commerical.
Cuban food with awesome atmosphere and patio.
$ Que Pasa
1637 W. 5th Ave.
Super cheap and worthwhile food.
Italian
!! $$$ Lorenzo's Ristorante
3604 W. 4th Ave.
Beautiful restaurant and patio, with new furnished lounge. Needless to say the food is great.
Greek
$ Le Grec
2041 W. 4th Ave
Live music and extensive menu on seafood and vegetarian.
Mediterranean
$$$ Mostache Cafe
2118 Burrard St.
Wonderful food, I think that explains all.
$ Vineyard
2296 W. 4th Ave
24-hour restaurant with Greek-based cuisine.
Russian
$$$ Rasputin
457 W. Broadway.
Live music and traditional Russian food.
African
$ Habibi's
1128 W. Broadway.
Lebanese home cooking, all dishes under $6. Good for budget food adventurer.
Indian
$ Jewel of India
1408 Commercial Drive.
Awesome Indian food and inexpensive.
Chinese
$$$ Kirin
555 E.12th Ave.
Award-wining restaurant with find Cantonese and seafood dining.
Japanese
$$$ Tojo's
202-777 W. Broadway.
Selected by reader of Vancouver Magazine for the Best Japanese Restaurant two years in a row.
Other Asian
$$ Banana Leaf
820 W. Broadway.
Delicious!!
$$ Tangerine
1685 Yew St.
Modern style Asian food with a touch of Western flavour.
Thai
$ Salathai
3364 Cambie St.
Again, award-wining restaurant with yummy coconut ice cream.
Korean
$$$ Seoul House Korean Restaurant
1215 W. Broadway.
Tatami room with a blended menu of Korean and Japanese food.
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