The 10 best restaurants with a view in Vancouver

by OpenTable

Updated 29 July 2024

Discover Vancouver's top restaurants with breathtaking views, from rooftops to terraces. Enjoy locally sourced cuisine with stunning mountain and ocean vistas, perfect for spring and summer. Savor dishes like citrus crab and lobster ravioli by Kitsilano Beach, boat-to-table seafood on oceanfront patios, or seafood platters with smoked sablefish and salmon gravlax. Experience creative dining inspired by global flavors and local freshness, making every meal memorable.

The Boathouse at Kits Beach

4.4

4.4 (3877)

CAN$30 and under

Seafood

Kitsilano

About the restaurant

As an Ocean Wise partner, The Boathouse Restaurant is committed to serving only the finest seafood caught sustainably from British Columbia waters. Combined with ingredients from local farms and an extensive selection of B.C. VQA wines, The Boathouse offers a taste of fresh, local, honest food—all with a great view on the side. Whether grabbing brunch with friends, sharing a pot of steamed mussels on date night, or celebrating a milestone over perfectly grilled certified Angus sirloin, you’ll see why The Boathouse is like no other dining experience on the B.C. Coast.

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Megahn

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful views, lots of variety on menus, prices very good value. Service attentive. Great place for lunch with a girlfriend. Thank you.

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Popular dish

Crab & Lobster Ravioli

4.4

4.4 (3813)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Granville Island

About the restaurant

Located on the waterfront where Granville Island faces the city, guests can enjoy panoramic views across False Creek to the world-famous cityscape of Yaletown and beyond to the mountains of the North Shore.

The open dining room is relaxed yet refined, wrapped in spectacular floor to ceiling windows, while the lounge offers warm intimate surroundings for evening cocktails.

The award-winning seasonal patio (patio closed October to March) catches sunlight from morning to afternoon and is an oasis of calm, disturbed only by the occasional sound of boats making their way along False Creek.

Whether dining inside or outside the views are stunning!

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Tracey

Dined 1 day ago

Our food and drinks came at a moderate time. Our entire party didn’t show up till 10 minutes after our reservation, though we did have a friend hold down the table and order our drinks prior our arrival. The food came out nice and hot and delicious. The ambience is very nice (tad cold though, wear sleeves), saw the table next to ours get a cute little fondue. Great location and happy hour is a great bang for your buck. The only downside was it was quite hard to track down our server. Wasn’t too attentive. Although few times she did come by she came with a smile :)

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Experience

CHRISTMAS EVE THREE COURSE DINNER

Experience

Christmas Day Brunch Buffet

Experience

Christmas Day Dinner Buffet

PIER 7 restaurant + bar - 'Shipyard Square' North Vancouver

4.5

4.5 (3104)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

North Vancouver

About the restaurant

With breathtaking 180° oceanfront views, PIER 7 offers an unparalleled dining experience in North Vancouver. Nestled in the revitalized Lower Lonsdale Shipyards, next to Lonsdale Quay and surrounded by shops and attractions, we're open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, with happy hour from Monday to Thursday and weekend brunch. Our ocean-view dining and two levels of heated patios complement our West Coast inspired menu, featuring boat-to-table choices, fresh seafood, signature dishes, and seasonal offerings. We are honoured to have been voted the best restaurant with a view, included in the top 100 most romantic restaurants, and recognized for our popular outdoor dining in Canada. As an Opentable Award winner for ambiance and scenic view, we are committed to providing an unforgettable dining atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you to our neighbourhood restaurant in one of North Vancouver's most historically significant areas. See you soon at PIER 7!

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Volodymyr

Dined 2 days ago

All is fantastic, food is very tasty. Atmosphere is very good.

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Popular dish

Calamari

Miku Restaurant - Vancouver

4.8

4.8 (6479)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

Coal Harbour

About the restaurant

Specializing in aburi, or flamed-seared, sushi, the act of applying flame directly and lightly searing sushi enhances the natural flavours and textures of the seafood. Miku owner, Seigo Nakamura, innovated the Aburi concept by crafting specialty sauces using non-traditional Japanese ingredients to pair with each type of fish.

Located at the corner of Howe Street and Canada Place Way

Michelin Recommended
Winner of Georgia Straight's Golden Plate for Best Japanese Restaurant in Vancouver
TimeOut's 20 best restaurants in Vancouver to eat in 2022
OpenTable's 22 Restaurants That Define Vancouver Dining 2022

Executive Chef: Kazuhiro Hayashi

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julienvip

Dined 3 days ago

The oil my brother and his wife for the first time, food was wonderful and experience was amazing.

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Experience

Feature Sake Pairing Dinner

Experience

Sushi Bar Sake Pairing Dinner

Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (6693)

CAN$51 and over

International

Downtown

About the restaurant

A stunning combination of great food and a magical panoramic view. Together they make us famous.
- **Window tables are non-reservable and are on a first come, first serve basis with reservations taking priority**
- *There's a minimum requirement of 1 main course per person to be sat on our revolving portion of the dining room*
- **A credit card is required for all bookings and an 18% gratuity will be added to reservations of 6 persons or more**
Happy Hour daily from 3pm-5pm!! (Dinner service unavailable during this time, tables must leave by 5pm)

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WALTERvip

Dined 4 days ago

Great dining experience! Tasty foods and excellent views of Vancouver!

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4.7

4.7 (3372)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Yaletown

About the restaurant

SEAFOOD, BEAUTIFUL PATIO, WATERFRONT,
BREAKFAST,LUNCH,DINNER RESERVATION ONLINE.
WEEK END BRUNCH WALK IN ONLY.
Nestled in False Creek Marina in the heart
of Yaletown, Provence Marinaside offers
Vancouver’s most delicious, social, and
refined dining experience.Award winning
wine list with over 100 wines by the glass,
and extensive reserve wine list. A visit to
the South of France without the jet lag.

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Albert

Dined 3 days ago

Best restauant on this weeklong trip to Vancouver. Fish soup as good as Provance, France. Dover sole and Mediterranean fish excellant. Service great. Quiet enough to have a conversation.

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Popular dish

West Coast Style Bouillabaisse

Popular dish

Crispy Calamari

LIFT Bar Grill View

4.6

4.6 (2621)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Coal Harbour

About the restaurant

For a quintessential Vancouver experience, LIFT sets the stage with sweeping harbour, Stanley Park and coastal mountain views and the city's only oceanfront rooftop deck. A sexy, sophisticated restaurant and lounge, LIFT is located on the tranquil seawall in picturesque Coal Harbour minutes from Vancouver's financial district, major hotels and the Vancouver Convention Centre. A showcase of stunning architectural design, LIFT west coast hospitality. Enjoy a fresh perspective on regionally sourced specialties and the bounty of the Pacific Ocean.From floor-to-ceiling windows that vanish in the summer to an illuminated honey onyx bar and inviting outdoor fireplaces, soak in the relaxed yet elegant setting.

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lorraine

Dined 2 days ago

Has been a loyal customer in lift. The location is an amazing choice and nice set up indoor and outdoor.

Hook Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (110)

CAN$30 and under

Seafood

West End

About the restaurant

Locally owned and operated, Hook is nestled in the heart of English Bay a mere 1 minute walk from the ocean. Serving fresh, local seafood and pouring only the finest craft beer and wine this is a neighbourhood hot spot as well as a tourist destination. Known for the their array of local, east coast and international oysters, Hook provides an upscale dining experience with a warm, friendly environment.

Join us and dine one of the highest rated patios in Vancouver! Or, get cozy indoors! Either way, you'll be enjoying the remarkable sunset views. (Four legged friends always welcome on our patio!)

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Tracy

Dined 1 day ago

Our party of 4 visited during Happy Hour on a Friday. We started with calamari and Fanny Bay west coast oysters & immediately ordered more! So delicious! Our main courses were fish tacos, seafood linguine, & coconut mussels. With wine and cocktails. Everything was great! Topped it all off with yummy desserts. Our server was FANTASTIC and you can’t beat the location, looking out at English Bay! Would definitely recommend and we all said we would love to return. .

The Salmon House

4.5

4.5 (3062)

CAN$51 and over

Seafood

West Vancouver

About the restaurant

The window-wrapped dining room offers unparalleled views of Vancouver, Stanley Park and the surrounding Burrard Inlet. The Salmon House is world renowned for its fresh seafood and comprehensive BC wine list; accentuated by breath-taking views, warm comfortable surroundings and native art decor.

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Dr Terry

Dined 2 days ago

A delicious dinner with an old friend. So nice to be able to talk and hear one another without ghastly muzak. Of course the view remains outstanding.

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4.5

4.5 (1723)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

White Rock

About the restaurant

Uli's Restaurant is a White Rock institution. Opened in 1986 by Uli Blume, it was one of White Rock's original waterfront restaurants and quickly became a favourite among locals for its great food and friendly atmosphere. Uli's son Tyson took over operations in 2008 and he picked up right where his father left off – providing the White Rock waterfront with a fun and relaxed place to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, stunning water views, refreshingly simple food, an extensive international beer list, and a diverse selection of wines. Chef Jennie Silk is also making quite an impression on locals as they flock for her impeccable local flavours on the menu.

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Amy

Dined 7 days ago

My mom and I have been dining at Uli’s for years and always have a good experience. Food and service are usually good. Today our server was exceptional. Emma B was the best server I’ve not only had at Uli’s but in general, in a long time. She was helpful and attentive without being overbearing, warm, chatty and clearly knowledgeable and fond of the place she worked. She cares and it’s evident from how she engaged with us and the other guests. Bravo Emma, I hope this review makes its way to you and your superiors and that you receive the recognition and appreciation that you deserve.