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.
Gastown Neighborhood
** All locations within 1 mile radius of Waterfront Skytrain station & Bus lines serving Gastown and area
Brioche
401 West Cordova
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-682-4037
— Tasty Sandwiches, Baked goods, Coffee and Desserts for breakfast and lunch daily.
The Greedy Pig
307 West Cordova
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-669-4991
— Sandwiches for lunch and dinner.
Bamboo Café
301 West Cordova Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-681-4323
— Espresso, Tea and baked goods all day long.
The Cambie General Store & Bakery Café
312 Cambie Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-688-9925
— Coffee, Tea, Sandwiches and baked goods all day long.
Boneta
1 West Cordova Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-684-1844
–A modern bistro that is a foodie lovers paradise, dinner nightly.
Incendio Pizza
103 Columbia Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-688-8694
— Pizza and Pasta for lunch and dinner.
Cobre
52 Powell Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-669-2396
— Latin American cuisine for dinner nightly.
The Diamond
6 Powell Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: n/a
— Asian tapas and inventive cocktails Wed – Sun nights
Chill Winston
3 Alexander Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-288-9575
— Hip spot serving American comfort food for lunch and dinner.
Six Acres
203 Carrall Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-488-0110
— Drinks, Sandwiches and Desserts.
Salt Tasting Room
45 Blood Alley
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-633-1912
— Extensive selection of Wines, Cheese, Charcuterie and Sandwiches for lunch, dinner and late night.
Vera’s Burger Shack
213 Carrall Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-568-5850
— Burgers for lunch and dinner daily.
The Irish Heather
210 Carrall Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-688-9779
— Fine pub food at bar and Long Table Series nightly.
Salty Tongue
212 Carrall Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-915-7258
— Coffee, Tea, Sandwiches and baked goods all day long.
Blarney Stone
216 Carrall Street
Eat-in | No reservations
Tel: 604-687-4322
— Pub food and drinks all night long.
Smart Mouth Café
117-131 Water Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-569-1480
— Serious spot for Espresso, Tea, Sandwiches and baked goods all day long.
Revel Room
238 Abbott Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604- 687-4088
— Comfort food and cocktail bar open for dinner and late night.
Pourhouse
162 Water Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-568-7022
— Delicious comfort food and one of the coolest bars in the neighborhood, lunch and dinner and weekend brunch.
Al Porto
321 Water Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-683-8376
— Italian cuisine for dinner nightly.
Guu
375 Water Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-685-8682
— Izakya Japanese Tapas for dinner nightly.
So.Cial
332 Water Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-669-4488
— American comfort food for dinner nightly.
Steamworks
375 Water Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-689-2739
— West coast cuisine and brew pub for lunch, dinner and late night.
Trees Organic Coffee
321 Water Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-783-6024
— Coffee, Tea, Sandwiches and baked goods all day long.
Jules French Bistro
216 Abbott Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-669-0033
— French bistro for lunch and dinner.
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
146 West Cordova Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-408-9663
— Coffee, Tea, and baked goods all day long.
Compiled by: Richard Wolak