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.
South Granville Neighborhood
** All locations on the #9 Broadway bus line & the #10 Granville bus line
Picnic Café
3010 Granville Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-732-4405
— Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, Sandwiches & Desserts for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Red Door
2996 Granville Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-733-5699
— Asian fusion dishes for lunch and dinner.
Phoscao Cafe
3007 Granville Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-730-9555
— Coffee, tea and baked goods all day long.
Ouisi Bistro
3014 Granville Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-732-7550
— Authentic cajun and creole cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
West
2881 Granville Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-738-8938
— Best in Contemporary Regional North West cuisine for dinner.
Rangoli
1488 West 11th Avenue
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-736-5711
— Stylish, casual Indian fusion food for lunch and dinner.
Vij’s
1480 West 11th Avenue
Eat-in | No reservations
Tel: 604-736-6664
— One of the best indian fusion restaurants in Vancouver as well in North America for dinner only.
Memphis Blues
1465 Broadway
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-738-6803
— Southern Barbq, best in the city for lunch and dinner.
Cru
1459 West Broadway
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-677-4111
— Wine bar and small plates for dinner nightly.
Portobello
1429 West Broadway
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-734-0697
— Italian cuisine for dinner nightly.
Joey’s
1424 West Broadway
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-732-5639
— From seafood to burgers and pastas for lunch and dinner.
Earl’s
1601 West Broadway
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-736-5663
— From steaks to seafood to pizzas for lunch and dinner.
Maurya Indian Cuisine
1643 West Broadway
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-742-0622
— Fine dining Indian cuisine for lunch and dinner.
Salade de Fruits
1551 West 7th Avenue
Eat-in | No reservations
Tel: 604-714-5987
— French bistro for dinner nightly.
Bin 942
1521 West Broadway
Eat-in | No reservations
Tel: 604-734-9421
— Delicious tapas for dinner nightly.
Goldilocks
1606 West Broadway
Eat-in | Takeout
604-736-7744
— Filipino bakery and restaurant for lunch and dinner.
Michi Sushi
1513 West Broadway
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604.736.4244
— Hand like rolls of Sushi for lunch and to go.
Tearoom
1568 West Broadway
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-730-8390
— Tea and baked goods all day long.
Compiled by: Richard Wolak
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