I have dined at a lot of new restaurants that have opened in 2017. These are the Best NEW Restaurants in greater Vancouver that newly define how we eat, drink and play. There are many elements to a restaurant being one of the best, it must excel in having not only delicious food, but also have consistent service that is on point, along with a great ambience. To make this annual list each of the restaurants must operate as a full service independent restaurant where customers are taken care of by servers in a sit-down environment.
Note: These are not in any ranking order.

Charred Cauliflower, Scallops and vanilla bean purée at Honey Salt
Honey Salt
39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tel: 778-370-8200
Web: http://honeysalt.ca/
Twitter: @honeysaltvan
Instagram: @honeysaltvancouver
Cuisine: American/Local
Neighborhood: Crosstown/Yaletown

Grilled Cactus, Halloumi Cheese at Fayuca
Fayuca
1009 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Tel: (604) 689-8523
Twitter: @fayucaville
Instagram: @fayucaville
Cuisine: Mexican inspired
Neighborhood: Yaletown

Bucatini at Orto Artisan Pasta
Orto Artisan Pasta
1600 MacKay, North Vancouver
Tel: (604) 929-0203
Twitter: @ortopasta
Instagram @ortoartisanpasta
Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood:

Seared Sablefish at Botanist
Botanist
1038 Canada Place (2nd floor), Vancouver
Tel: 604-695-5500
Web: www.botanistrestaurant.com
Twitter: @botanistdining
Instagram: @botanistdining
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Neighborhood: Coal Harbour

Lamb Biryani at Roy’s Indian Restaurant
Roy’s Indian Restaurant
#200 – 1179 56 Street, Tsawwassen
Tel: (604) 948-7697
Web: http://www.roysindian.com/
Twitter: @RoysIndian
Instagram @roysindian
Cuisine: Indian
Neighborhood: Downtown Tsawwassen

Colombian Platter at Politos Latin Cafe
Politos Latin Cafe
942 Westwood St, Coquitlam
Tel: (604) 474-1744
Twitter: @politoscafebc
Instagram @politoscafebc
Cuisine: Latin
Neighborhood:

Mantu Afghan style dumplings at the Afghan Kitchen
Afghan Kitchen
Unit 115, 16120 24 Avenue, Surrey
Tel: (604) 727-0070
Instagram: @aksurrey
Cuisine: Afghan
Neighborhood: Morgan Crossing

Cedar Creek Pinot Noir paried with the Wok Tossed Wagyu Beef at 1886 Restaurant
1886 Restaurant
39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tel: 778-370-8500
Web: http://www.parqvancouver.com/restaurants/1886-2/
Instagram: @1886vancouver
Cuisine: Chinese
Neighborhood: Crosstown/Yaletown

Hatzil Baladi at Chickpea
Chickpea
4298 Main Street, Vancouver
Tel: (604) 620-0602
Twitter @ILoveChickpea
Instagram @ilovechickpea
Cuisine: Plantbased Middle Eastern
Neighborhood: Riley Park/Main Street

Torchio alle Verdure at Italian Kitchen
Italian Kitchen
860 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Tel: (604) 687-2858
Web: http://www.glowbalgroup.com/italiankitchen/
Twitter: @Glowbal_Group
Instagram: @ikbyglowbal
Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Downtown
Honourable Mentions: Spade, Dosanko, The Ellis, Yuwa, Davie Dosa, Dolpan Seoul BBQ
Curious which restaurants were on last years list, take a look at my Best New Vancouver Restaurants of 2016.
By: Richard Wolak