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.
Point Grey Neighborhood
** All locations on the #32 Dunbar & #9 Broadway bus line & the #4 Fourth Avenue bus line
La Quercia
3689 W 4th Ave.
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-676-1007
— Outstanding Italian cuisine for dinner only.
Baru Latino
2535 Alma Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-222-9171
— Brazilian and Latin American dishes for dinner nightly.
Mac Falafel
3685 W 10th Ave
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-739-4403
— Lebanese and Middle Eastern specialties for lunch, dinner and late night.
Simply French Café
3742 West 10th Avenue
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-568-6180
— Coffee, Tea and baked goods.
Pair Bistro
3763 W 10th Avenue
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-224-7211
— Pacific Northwest cuisine for dinner.
Enigma
4397 West 10th Ave
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-222-6881
— West coast cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Mix Bakery
4430 West 10th Ave
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-221-4145
— Sandwiches, baked goods, and cakes daily.
The T Room
4445 West 10th Avenue
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-677-2579
— Lunch and Afternoon Tea.
Burgoo Bistro
4434 W 10th Avenue
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-221-7839
– Comfort food for lunch and dinner
Provence Mediterranean Grill
4473 W 10th Ave
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: (604) 222-1980
–French cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
The Well Café
3271 Dunbar Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-221-9880
— Coffee, Tea and baked goods.
Compiled by: Richard Wolak