HAL CCer's suggestions for Vancouver eats ???

[localady]

So many of us are headed into Vancouver in the next couple of months. I have read Tripadvisor and other publications, but I would be so grateful if our local BC HAL cruisers could share the names of some of the places they would eat in if downtown. Top class is fine, but I really would like rather find places that have good food and that HAL locals like for a meal.

Many, many thanks in advance for any and all advice!!

[shrimp56]

Oops I'm not local, but this is what we did. I'd also research on opentable.com as they have a lot of information in a compact form.We stayed at The Metropolitan Hotel, just up the street from Canada Place so our meals were in that area.

 

We ate at Diva in the hotel. It's moderately high end with very creative food. It was both interesting and delicious. We reserved on opentable.com http://www.metropolitan.com/menus/diva/dinner.pdf

 

We enjoyed breakfast at Bel Cafe http://www.belcafe.com/ David Hawksworth's "baby" restaurant next to his Main restaurant, Hawksworth. The cafe is in Rosewood Hotel Georgia

 

We walked in for dinner at Joey Burrard Grill/Lounge. The menu was very multi-cultural and was quite tasty. Outdoors is very popular, but indorrs had interesting decor and was nice and quiet.http://www.joeyrestaurants.com/burrard

 

Hope this gives you some ideas.

[KitKatK]

Oops I'm not local, but this is what we did. I'd also research on opentable.com as they have a lot of information in a compact form.We stayed at The Metropolitan Hotel, just up the street from Canada Place so our meals were in that area.

 

We ate at Diva in the hotel. It's moderately high end with very creative food. It was both interesting and delicious. We reserved on opentable.com http://www.metropolitan.com/menus/diva/dinner.pdf

 

We enjoyed breakfast at Bel Cafe http://www.belcafe.com/ David Hawksworth's "baby" restaurant next to his Main restaurant, Hawksworth. The cafe is in Rosewood Hotel Georgia

 

Another great find in the area for breakfast (and very inexpensive) is Joyeaux Cafe, a small Vietnamese restaurant just one block up from The Metropolitan. We ate there a few times based on recommendations in the hotel's Trip Advisor reviews and from the concierge. The place is quaint and clean, the food was fresh and delicious, and we couldn't believe how cheap our meals were!

 

KK

[SJSULIBRARIAN]

Over on the Ports of Call - Canada - there is a thread on restaurants in the downtown area. I know because I was looking for some within walking distance of the Marriott Pinnacle.

[Rowsby]

We had a great breakfast at a White Spot restaurant....1616 W. Georgia Street...

Their lunch and dinner menu looked good too.....

[localady]

Thanks to all who are answering....:D

I know there is a area in the port section for this,

but I really had hoped to get input from the folks I know,

my HAL "family" !!! :cool:

I love good "pub grub" if you will vs. higher end dining when we travel.

Nothing like a pub, cafe, or trattoria to make this girl happy.

I find that's where you meet the locals! :cool:

[taxmantoo]

The Brew Pub ... a few minutes (4-5) from Canada Place. Home of the SteamWorks Brewery.

http://steamworks.com/brew-pub

 

p.s. I am not a shareholder :D Just a happy and repeat customer on many work related visits to Vancouver. ;)

[spacepotatoes]

The Brew Pub ... a few minutes (4-5) from Canada Place. Home of the SteamWorks Brewery.

http://steamworks.com/brew-pub

 

p.s. I am not a shareholder :D Just a happy and repeat customer on many work related visits to Vancouver. ;)

 

I was coming to post about Steamworks too. It's great!

 

Also, Cardero's Coal Harbour is a nice spot. We had a good lunch there, I'm sure it's good for dinner too.

http://www.vancouverdine.com/carderos

[rkacruiser]

Another vote for Steamworks, the brew pub.

[localady]

Steamworks sounds lovely! :D

Thank you for the 3 votes of approval. :cool:

[localady]

Steamworks is a very popular restaurant, they have no reservations available after 6:00 for the night we want even though it's 2 weeks away! As we fly in at 4:00pm, that will not work. :rolleyes:

Any other suggestions are welcome!

[CowPrincess]

If you get a chance, and a desire for street food, check out Japa Dog.... hot dogs with an Asian flair. They were the food hit of the 2010 Olympics.

[obriendan]

We're not Vancouver natives but have been there several times pre- and post-cruise. Three times we have eaten at Joe Fortes and really enjoyed it. It is at 777 Thurlow and within walking distance of Canada Place.

 

Dan

[John Cruise]

Cactus Club is great, beside the Convention Centre, which

is beside the cruise ship terminal. Outdoors or in, great view,

prices and food.

JC

[BrianC-80]

If you get a chance, and a desire for street food, check out Japa Dog.... hot dogs with an Asian flair. They were the food hit of the 2010 Olympics.

 

Yep, you must try Japadog. You won't even have to look far, there's one between the exit from the airport and the train service into Vancouver. They were delightful. :)

[sunviking90]

We live in the 'burbs, but when we do get downtown we love Yew in the Four Seasons Hotel. They have a great brunch menu and dinner is good also. Here is a link to the most recent restaurant awards by Vancouver Magazine: http://www.vanmag.com/Restaurants/Vancouver_Restaurant_Awards_2013

We also like Milestones for a good medium priced chain with good food too. There is one on Robson street I think.

Oh, and for the best coffee, latte, etc Cafe Artigiano is great! I like Starbucks, but I'll walk a few exta blocks for this place. There are about 3 in the downtown core.