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.
Commercial Drive Neighborhood
** All locations within 1 mile radius of the Commercial Drive/Broadway Skytrain Station
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-568-8224
— Vegetarian Mexican for lunch and dinner, great tacos.
JJ Bean
2206 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-254-3723
— Coffee house day into the night.
Café du Soleil
2096 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-254-1195
— Vegetarian eatery for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night daily. Live music venue.
Timbre Restaurant
2068 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takes Reservations
Tel: 604-215-7515
— Comfort food with beer and live music nightly.
Clove
2054 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takes Reservations
Tel: 604-255-5550
— Indian and Asian comfort food for dinner nightly.
Me & Julio
2095 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-696-9997
— Mexican fusion dishes for dinner and weekend brunch.
Memphis Blues
1342 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-215-2599
— Southern Barbq, best in the city for lunch and dinner.
Bump & Grind
916 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-569-3362
— Espresso, Tea and baked goods all day long.
Sweet Cherubim
1105 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-253-0969
— Vegetarian Indian food for lunch and dinner.
Marcello pizza
1404 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-215-7760
— Pizza, Pasta for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Little Nest
1716 Charles Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-251-9994
— baked goods and breakfast specialties, child friendly.
Abruzzo Cappuccino Bar
1321 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: (604) 254-264
— An Italian sports bar with Italian espresso.
Stella’s
1191 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-254-2437
– Featuring a large selection of Belgian beers, great place to escape for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch
Lime Japanese Cuisine
1130 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-215-1130
— Japanese dishes and sushi for dinner and late night. Live music venue.
The Reef
1018 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-568-5375
– Caribbean dishes for lunch, dinner and brunch
St. Augustines
2360 Commercial Drive
Eat In
Tel: 604-569-1911
— Eats and brews with 24 beers on tap
Charlatan
1447 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takes Reservations
Tel: (604) 253-2777
— Pub fare for lunch and dinner
Falconetti’s
1812 Commercial Drive
Eat-in | Takes Reservations
Tel: 604-251-7287
— Famous for sausage, other menu items as well for lunch and dinner.
Compiled by: Richard Wolak