Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
This is only 1 block away, and the best reasonable priced Sushi in the neighbourhood.
8 locals recommend
GOMA SUSHI TAKEOUT(Tokiwa Sushi)
3720 Oak StreetThis is only 1 block away, and the best reasonable priced Sushi in the neighbourhood.
If you are lucky you can get a seat after 45 min. of waiting. No reserv taken.But the free appies they pass out are worth the wait. Main restaurant is pricy. Fusion Indian, date place, semi dressy.
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetIf you are lucky you can get a seat after 45 min. of waiting. No reserv taken.But the free appies they pass out are worth the wait. Main restaurant is pricy. Fusion Indian, date place, semi dressy.
One of my favourite restaurants on Granville I, that is actually affordable, (drinks below $15) and serves local food that are in season. A true taste of Westcoast eating. Must try, make reservations.
18 locals recommend
Edible Canada
1596 Johnston StOne of my favourite restaurants on Granville I, that is actually affordable, (drinks below $15) and serves local food that are in season. A true taste of Westcoast eating. Must try, make reservations.
Fancy? it's french of course! So dress for it and bring credit card. Well worth it. Must reserve several days ahead, for special occasions, very intimate dining.
21 locals recommend
Pied a Terre
3369 Cambie StreetFancy? it's french of course! So dress for it and bring credit card. Well worth it. Must reserve several days ahead, for special occasions, very intimate dining.
Ok, my ultimate favourite Sushi in the world is here. Try house roll, cod chee Reserve when 5+ people. Line ups are about 30-1hr. Go and take a walk in the neighbourhood. But must try,locals eat here.
131 locals recommend
Toshi Sushi
181 E 16th AveOk, my ultimate favourite Sushi in the world is here. Try house roll, cod chee Reserve when 5+ people. Line ups are about 30-1hr. Go and take a walk in the neighbourhood. But must try,locals eat here.
Another fine japanese place, better to reserve. The oldest in Van, though they like stick to conventional rolls, the quality is very good.
61 locals recommend
Shiro Japanese
3096 Cambie StAnother fine japanese place, better to reserve. The oldest in Van, though they like stick to conventional rolls, the quality is very good.
Want to know where celebrities eat when they come here? Here.well I don't have to tell you the price. Just don't order too many rolls,this place is known for more exotic dishes you can't get anywher.
52 locals recommend
Tojo's Restaurant
1133 West BroadwayWant to know where celebrities eat when they come here? Here.well I don't have to tell you the price. Just don't order too many rolls,this place is known for more exotic dishes you can't get anywher.
My favourite fine dining of Italian food by far. Always consistently exceptional service and food. Older crowd, special occasion, dressy.
46 locals recommend
Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill
1133 Hamilton StMy favourite fine dining of Italian food by far. Always consistently exceptional service and food. Older crowd, special occasion, dressy.
Must reserve for sure. Want a true experience experience, must try. Best casual Italian. In a stunning character house that is quaint. Don't eat anywhere in yaletown, trust me. Looks can deceive.
38 locals recommend
Lupo Restaurant & Vinoteca
869 Hamilton StMust reserve for sure. Want a true experience experience, must try. Best casual Italian. In a stunning character house that is quaint. Don't eat anywhere in yaletown, trust me. Looks can deceive.
Do you want the real Napoleon pizza where the oven was made in Italy and shipped to Vancouver. Folks, you are in Italy. They only use Italian flour, if you are true cook, you will know difference.
159 locals recommend
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrDo you want the real Napoleon pizza where the oven was made in Italy and shipped to Vancouver. Folks, you are in Italy. They only use Italian flour, if you are true cook, you will know difference.
Another local hangout for drinks. Food, be weary, mediocre, but worth a try. Go here for drinks and watch the locals shop!
18 locals recommend
Lukes Corner Bar
2996 Granville StreetAnother local hangout for drinks. Food, be weary, mediocre, but worth a try. Go here for drinks and watch the locals shop!
Everything Else
Walking distance and somewhat affordable (cheaper than Safeway) for last minute stuff that you didn't bring with you on the trip. Has everything, snacks, magazines, medications, makeup, etc.
692 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StWalking distance and somewhat affordable (cheaper than Safeway) for last minute stuff that you didn't bring with you on the trip. Has everything, snacks, magazines, medications, makeup, etc.
A perfect nice walk about 25 minutes to see the most view on the waterfront. A must for your visit. Granville island has everything from the best croissants to catch boat ride to otherside of city
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
A perfect nice walk about 25 minutes to see the most view on the waterfront. A must for your visit. Granville island has everything from the best croissants to catch boat ride to otherside of city
This area has all the local brand name shops that you won't find anywhere else. Be prepare to dig deep into your wallet. Enjoy a latte at the local eateries.
16 locals recommend
South Granville Business Centre
2628 Granville StThis area has all the local brand name shops that you won't find anywhere else. Be prepare to dig deep into your wallet. Enjoy a latte at the local eateries.
You are situated at the entrance to one of Vancouver's most expensive and luxurious houses. Take a walk heading West and imagine see what your dream home might entail.
9 locals recommend
Shaughnessy
You are situated at the entrance to one of Vancouver's most expensive and luxurious houses. Take a walk heading West and imagine see what your dream home might entail.
Want to get a great work out. This is by far the best park in the city. Who needs a gym when you can do bench press and sit ups in a park? 99% of tourists miss this beautiful park.
23 locals recommend
Douglas Park Community Centre
801 W 22nd AveWant to get a great work out. This is by far the best park in the city. Who needs a gym when you can do bench press and sit ups in a park? 99% of tourists miss this beautiful park.
This area has one of the best buzz in the city. No tourists here, just plain local folks getting out and shop. Be careful at some of the restaurants, Yelp it first. Looks is deceiving.
South Cambie
This area has one of the best buzz in the city. No tourists here, just plain local folks getting out and shop. Be careful at some of the restaurants, Yelp it first. Looks is deceiving.
Want to catch a movie within walking distance. This is it, plays independent and mainstream movies. Lovely area for a walk after.
87 locals recommend
Fifth Avenue Cinemas
2110 Burrard StWant to catch a movie within walking distance. This is it, plays independent and mainstream movies. Lovely area for a walk after.
The Park Theatre
3440 Cambie StAnother cinema to catch a flick within walking distance.
If you are into gardening and want to explore the wonderful world of landscaping and plants of Vancouver.
321 locals recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StIf you are into gardening and want to explore the wonderful world of landscaping and plants of Vancouver.
Drinks & Nightlife
By far for this neighoubrhood, the best prices for drinks in a very upbeat 25+35 age group. Food, not so much. Opens late.
28 locals recommend
The Marquis
2666 Granville StBy far for this neighoubrhood, the best prices for drinks in a very upbeat 25+35 age group. Food, not so much. Opens late.
Actually, the map isn't correct. The location is (601 Stamps Landing (False Creek), very new place and a gorgeous place for a glass of wine or beer on a patio overlooking water. good food.
7 locals recommend
mahony | Burrard Landing
1055 Canada PlActually, the map isn't correct. The location is (601 Stamps Landing (False Creek), very new place and a gorgeous place for a glass of wine or beer on a patio overlooking water. good food.
Ok place if nothing else is open. Not my place, food is pricey for what you get, but being new to the city I am sure you will make it a night out.
91 locals recommend
BierCraft Bistro
3305 Cambie StOk place if nothing else is open. Not my place, food is pricey for what you get, but being new to the city I am sure you will make it a night out.
Do this if you are into flamenco dancing or spanish music. No desirable food here unfortunately, just beer and legs. Bring some change as they will expect you to tip after the show.
48 locals recommend
the Kino
3456 Cambie StDo this if you are into flamenco dancing or spanish music. No desirable food here unfortunately, just beer and legs. Bring some change as they will expect you to tip after the show.