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Wildlight Kitchen & Bar, Vancouver, BC

Wildlight Kitchen & Bar

4.6
4.6
146 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
A celebration of West Coast culture and cuisine, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar is a MICHELIN® Guide Recommended selection. The approachable, premium- casual concept highlights ethically sourced, seasonal ingredients in modern all-day dishes by homegrown culinary talent, Chef Warren Chow, recipient of Michelin’s first-ever Young Chef Award for Vancouver in 2023. Chow’s menu is matched by select regional wines and handcrafted cocktails, all served in a warmly welcoming and stylish dining space, along with the enclosed glass, year-round atrium. Wildlight Kitchen + Bar's wine list is recognized by the Vancouver International Wine Festival, and Wine Spectator for its selections and ongoing commitment to B.C. wines and other international bottles.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 915-0722
  • Website
    https://wildlightrestaurant.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Warren Chow
  • Private party facilities
    We have options ranging from 12 to 150 guests. Spanning options from cocktails & canapes, to tasting menu dining, and everything in between. Email Ashley Jamieson at info@wildlightrestaurant.ca for your events package.
  • Location
    5380 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 0C9
  • Area
    University Area
  • Cross Street
    Courtyard, beside Urban Fare, between Toronto and Shortcut Roads.
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Vino & Vibes: Burger Edition #1 Barolo & Wagyu

    CAD 99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    26 Mar 2025 only
    6:00 pm
    Our Wine Director, Michael Cooke, has sourced some hard-to-get wines, and we're pouring them for you to taste alongside some delicious food. Come join us for a fun, chill vibe and a casual tasting of multiple vintages from a few wine producers on three different nights, all while enjoying one of our juicy burgers. • March 26th: Barolo & Wagyu Burger • April 9th: Chablis/White Burgundy & Fried Chicken Burger • April 23rd: Brunello & Mystery Burger (Aussie Burger)
    Vino & Vibes: Burger Edition #1 Barolo & Wagyu photo

  • Vino & Vibes: Burger Edition #2 White Burgundy

    CAD 99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    9 Apr 2025 only
    6:00 pm
    Our Wine Director, Michael Cooke, has sourced some hard-to-get wines, and we're pouring them for you to taste alongside some delicious food. Come join us for a fun, chill vibe and a casual tasting of multiple vintages from a few wine producers on three different nights, all while enjoying one of our juicy burgers. • March 26th: Barolo & Wagyu Burger • April 9th: Chablis/White Burgundy & Fried Chicken Burger • April 23rd: Brunello & Mystery Burger (Aussie Burger)
    Vino & Vibes: Burger Edition #2 White Burgundy photo

  • Vino & Vibes: Burger Edition #3 Brunello

    CAD 99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    23 Apr 2025 only
    6:00 pm
    Our Wine Director, Michael Cooke, has sourced some hard-to-get wines, and we're pouring them for you to taste alongside some delicious food. Come join us for a fun, chill vibe and a casual tasting of multiple vintages from a few wine producers on three different nights, all while enjoying one of our juicy burgers. • March 26th: Barolo & Wagyu Burger • April 9th: Chablis/White Burgundy & Fried Chicken Burger • April 23rd: Brunello & Mystery Burger (Aussie Burger)
    Vino & Vibes: Burger Edition #3 Brunello photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour Daily from 3pm-5pm!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Happy Hour is on daily from 3pm-5pm! Come in prior to events at the Chan Centre, on UBC's campus, or at Thunderbird Stadium. Whether it's a comfy booth in our dining room next to floor to ceiling windows, or a cozy table in the covered, heated atrium listening to the rain on the glass top- Join us in for a relaxing happy hour. Great value on Mussels & Fries, Fresh Oysters, our Wildlight Chicken Wings, a juicy Wagyu Burger, and our famous Oyster Motoyaki. Additional deals include wine by the glass for $8.00. Sleeves of Powell Street Lager for $5. Don't miss the $10 Old Fashioneds and $10 Negronis!

    Happy Hour Daily from 3pm-5pm! photo

Menu

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What 146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wildlight Kitchen & Bar is a culinary gem offering an exceptional dining experience highlighted by "consistently delicious" food and "wonderful, cheerful service." Known for its "creative dishes" and "carefully curated" wine list, it caters to diverse tastes with vegan options and seafood specialties. Guests frequently praise the "friendly and attentive" staff and appreciate the inviting atmosphere.

146 Reviews

  1. Sam

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jesse was an amazing server. Knowledgable and thoughtful. Food was on point. Would definitely return!!

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  2. Joanne

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and overall great dining experience

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  3. Jd

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to wildlight for valentine’s day and it was great! I love the vibe of the restaurant, the service was very attentive and the food was amazing! we had the four course valentine menu and we were full by the end of it. Very worth it and it is affordable!

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  4. Garrick

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for Valentine’s Day! Staff were very friendly and accommodating. They had the knowledge to describe and break down each of our dishes! Brandon was always helpful and striked a great conversation! Sous Chef Tim made the night even better by coming out to greet us when there was time. Definitely felt valued and welcomed! Will definitely come back again!

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  5. Shirzad

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very clean , friendly staff qnd pleasant restaurant

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  6. Amanda

    Edmonton

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Michelin recommendations well deserved!

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  7. Karen

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with a friend to an event at UBC and headed to Wildlight for happy hour (3-5pm) prior to the event. We arrived at 4:15, restaurant is bright and beautifully designed. We were greeted, seated and served by Damian, who was exceptionally kind and attentive. The food was well-priced and delicious. Definitely plan to come again in the future.

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  8. Leanne

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Came here for dine out at the start of dinner service - a few tables so noise level wasn’t too loud. We came for dine out menu to celebrate a birthday - overall the experience was ok Decor - was lovely, felt homey and warm Food - think it missed the mark for us. Sablefish chowder was ok, like other reviews - was filled with seafood but the quality was off. The soup base was thin, tad heavy on the salt and was like any basic chowder? Nothing too special. Had the mushroom risotto, asked it to be light on the salt - but o boy, it was salty…but otherwise well done, texture was just right. For dessert, got the chocolate cake - again, nothing special. Was like a chocolate cake? For some reason I thought the quality would have been better, more decadent? My kid had their linguine - hard pass on this if I had the choice to choose again. Imagine, $8 for pasta quality you would normally get from a boxed grocery store…but it was al dente though? Not sure kids would know the difference but at least adults sharing would appreciate this Service - server was very nice. The kitchen/? Management was not very accommodating to diner limitations on food selection unfortunately. The service was also incredibly slow for only a few tables who had already started their dinner service by the time we ordered. Maybe just a short staffed night? Overall - I would say, check it out if you’re in the area but I would not make the trip into UBC just to try it out. If you have toddlers/young kids, probably just keep it as a date night and skip the young ones (just not a lot of kid friendly options and heavy handed on the salt)

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  9. cori

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time to Wildlight and I will definitely be back. I was there for dine out and the food and wine pairings were excellent. I would also recommend the Chefs Choice cocktail The service was great and personable

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  10. Cathy

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING! Very good size portion for Dining Out Vancouver. Very creative, flavors are very unique, service was great! Cannot say enough good things about the food. Definitely deserve the Michelin star

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FAQs

Wildlight Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 915-0722.

Wildlight Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wildlight Kitchen & Bar

5380 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 0C9

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Courtyard, beside Urban Fare, between Toronto and Shortcut Roads.
  • Area
    University Area
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Warren Chow
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://wildlightrestaurant.ca/
  • Phone number
    (604) 915-0722
  • Private party facilities
    We have options ranging from 12 to 150 guests. Spanning options from cocktails & canapes, to tasting menu dining, and everything in between. Email Ashley Jamieson at info@wildlightrestaurant.ca for your events package.
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