For locals and visitors alike eating in Vancouver during the Olympics and Para-Olympics will have it’s challenges. Obviously being downtown or close to any of the Olympic venues will see lots of people and most of the restaurants, bars, lounges are going to be busy. Vancouver has wonderful neighborhoods and if you’re a local this is an ideal time to explore your neighborhood or other neighborhoods outside of the downtown core.
Here is a compilation of the best places to eat and drink in some of the neighborhoods outside of downtown.
Mount Pleasant Neighborhood
** All locations on the #3 Main Street bus line & the #9 Broadway bus line
Sun Sui Wah
3888 Main Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-872-8822
— Fine dining Chinese cuisine for dinner and dim sum lunch
Zipang Sushi
3710 Main Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-708-1667
–Sushi, Sashimi and other Japanese specialties for lunch and dinner
Latitude
3250 Main Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-875-6246
— Pacific Northwest cuisine for dinner
Bert’s Restaurant
2904 Main Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-568-8588
— Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
Public Lounge Eatery
3289 Main Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-873-5584
— Drinks and food into the late night.
Ping’s Cafe
2702 Main Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-873-2702
— Western influenced Japanese comfort food for dinner.
Bo Kong Vegetarian Restaurant
3068 Main Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-876-3088
— Vegetarian Chinese dishes for lunch and dinner
Canteen Mitra
3034 Main Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-874-9820
— Middle Eastern specialties for lunch
Vera’s Burgers
2922 Main Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-709-8372
— Burgers and more for lunch and dinner.
Burgoo Bistro
3096 Main Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-873-1441
— Comfort food for lunch and dinner
Habit
2610 Main Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-877-8582
— American food for dinner
The Cascade Room
2616 Main Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-709-8650
— Comfort food and drinks for dinner and late night
Tempest Steakhouse
2470 Main Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-568-8588
— Steaks and more for lunch and dinner
Chutney Villa
147 East Broadway
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-872-2228
— South Indian Cuisine for dinner
The Foundation
2301 Main Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-708-0881
— Vegetarian dishes with great flavours for lunch and dinner
Nice Café
154 East 8th Avenue
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-874-4024
— Breakfast and Brunch
Our Town Café
245 East Broadway
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-879-1924
— Coffee, tea and baked goods all day long.
Gene Café
2404 Main Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-568-5501
— Coffee, tea and baked goods all day long.
The Whip Restaurant Gallery
209 E 6th Avenue
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-874-4687
— American food and drink for dinner and late night.
Swiss Bakery
143 E. 3rd Avenue
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-736-8785
— Sandwiches and full bakery, daytime only
Compiled by: Richard Wolak