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Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Vancouver

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Vancouver? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Grapes & Soda restaurant
4.9
4.9 (195)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cocktail Bar
Fairview
About the restaurant
An intimate restaurant featuring innovative cocktails and natural wine.


Top review
A.J.
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Always feel taken care of and appreciated at Grapes and Soda as well as their sister restaurant Farmers Apprentice. It’s tasty, feels like a special occasion and reasonable enough to enjoy nice dinners, snacks and drinks there without feeling too guilty. An especially friendly FOH and kitchen staff. A great dining experience.
A photo of Bistro Sakana restaurant
4.8
4.8 (483)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese
Yaletown
About the restaurant
Bistro Sakana is located in Vancouver, British Columbia and offers a range of both traditional and fusion Japanese food that are innovative.

Bistro Sakana also offers Vancouver's largest list of premium sake. In addition to a well rounded list of VQA British Columbia Wine, killer cocktails, with plenty of beer and spirits.



Top review
DorisVIP
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
We sat at the chef’s counter and ordered Omakase. Every dish was delicious. Service was superb. The chefs paid attention to the smallest details. Host was humble and kind upon entry and exit. I have eaten in many parts of Japan, and rank this restaurant equal to one of the best sushi restaurants I have been anywhere in the world.
A photo of Okini restaurant
4.7
4.7 (16)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Asian
Kerrisdale
About the restaurant
Okini celebrates traditional and modern Japanese flavours with their West Coast flair, showcasing a harmonious blend of land and sea ingredients while emphasizing in sustainable and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Located in Kerrisdale, experience their chef-driven menu, fun cocktails and extensive wine offerings in their dining room, atrium, or patio.

We invite you to experience Chef Kevin Lin's signature dishes and local favourites such as Salmon Soba, Wagyu Tantanmen, Endive Caesar, A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Tenderloin Bento, Gindara Saikyoyaki, Truffle Yakiudon, and Wagyu Bolognese to name a few.

Top review
Dawn
Dined 4 days ago
My husband and I went to Okini during Happy Hour. We booked a table at their “pawtio” as we brought our doggo. We ordered all of their HH apps. You’ll need to view on website - not listed on their regular menu. We ordered the oysters, salmon tartare, crispy brussel sprouts, tofu karaage, grilled focaccia, fried scallops,truffle furikake potatoes and sloppy kev. We also ordered the beef broccoli off the VIPaw menu, for our golden - Copper! Everything tasted great and the portions were plenty. Loved the Japanese Italian fusion. Fried scallops, sloppy kev, and potatoes were my favorite. The oysters were tasty too! They sent us off with a Polaroid (memory of our 24th anniversary there). Many thanks - highly recommend and loved that our pup was included so warmly. Winter season - only smaller dogs allowed due to limited space outside. We didn’t know this prior to arriving but since there wasn’t else there and our furbaby was well behaved, they accommodated.
A photo of The Flamingo Room restaurant
4.7
4.7 (20)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cocktail Bar
Commercial Drive
About the restaurant
Welcome to the Flamingo Room, a Miami-inspired venue in Vancouver’s all-embracing Commercial Drive community. Eclectic neighbourhood watering hole meets live stage, the Flamingo Room is an escape from the outside world, a fusion of fun drinks, late night snacks, and a groovy vibe brought to life with music, comedy & more.
Top review
majd
Dined 3 days ago
Cute bar with solid drinks, surprisingly excellent food, and a nice live performance. Not cheap but worth it in my opinion.
A photo of Alouette Bistro restaurant
4.6
4.6 (204)
CAN$30 and under
Bistro
Downtown
About the restaurant
Aloutte translates as “Lark,” a beautiful and cosmopolitan songbird, that is easy to pronounce and instantly recognizable. Alouettte Bistro the restaurant borrows its culinary philosophies from the enduring dishes and methods of classic French bistros and invigorates them utilizing local West Coast flavors. Dishes like Coquille St Jacques and Steak Frites remain loyal to their French roots but redesigned with flavours that reconnoiter the beauty and variety of British Columbia.
Top review
Ric
Dined 4 days ago
Really really special we were treated like VIPs
A photo of BREWHALL restaurant
4.6
4.6 (88)
CAN$30 and under
Comfort Food
Mount Pleasant
About the restaurant
BREWHALL a craft brewery and beerhall bringing the community together with fresh beer and tasty food.
Top review
Reinhild
Dined 6 days ago
Brewhall is always great for Happy Hours with friends after work. Great service and great atmosphere. Not too loud so you can still have a conversation.
A photo of Brass Fish Tavern restaurant
4.5
4.5 (233)
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Canadian
Coal Harbour
About the restaurant
A grandiose yet earnest tavern playing host to an izakaya and stylish parlour room located inside of Vancouver’s iconic Marine Building on Burrard. Its modern pub menu includes classic and contemporary dishes as well as a considered bar program best enjoyed over happy hour and live music.
Top review
Liz
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
The steak with fries was cooked to perfection. The mushroom gravy was full of flavor completed the dish.
A photo of Capo & The Spritz restaurant
4.4
4.4 (13)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Yaletown
About the restaurant
Relax and unwind at Capo & The Spritz: the former, a true neighbhourhood Italian gem, and the latter, a cozy, sophisticated cocktail bar nestled just off the lobby at OPUS Vancouver. Led by Executive Chef Lucais Syme and his flavour-forward Italian fare, Capo is a hub for Yaletown locals, Vancouverites, and out-of-towners alike with a come-as-you-are vibe. The Spritz offers the classics, as well as original libations that speak to the romance and craftmanship of Italy's aperitivo culture.
Top review
NeilVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Great service, nice environment, and food was good (portions are big)
A photo of The Rec Room - Granville restaurant
4.3
4.3 (5)
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Canadian
Yaletown
About the restaurant
The Rec Room redefines the meaning of fun with exciting arcade games, attractions, mouth-watering eats and live entertainment all packed under one roof. We’re Canada’s premier “eats & entertainment” hot spot!

For reservations of parties of 13 guests or more, please call the venue directly. We kindly request our guests refrain from making multiple reservations for a single large party. While we will do our best to accommodate large groups, we cannot guarantee multiple reservations will be seated together.

Top review
zaheedVIP
Dined on 26 Dec 2024
Thank you for a wonderful evening Granville Rec room Vancouver. Shane was very attentive and hospitable, and deserves five stars!
A photo of Karma Lounge @ Paradox Hotel Vancouver restaurant
4.1
4.1 (108)
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Canadian
Coal Harbour
About the restaurant
Changing the way Vancouver views lounge entertainment, Karma presents a new era of socializing. Located inside the hotel, this modern, warm and inviting lounge is the go-to meeting spot for Vancouver's elite. Converging business professionals, local socialites and visitors this opulent lounge offers a wide range of local & imported beers, refined wines, eclectic champagnes and enticing cocktails. Karma lounge has a wide range of locally sourced food options to keep you fueled into the evening when this hybrid room blossoms into a space of revelry.
Top review
Dona
Dined on 5 Jan 2025
Nice restaurant nice place the food good! Will come back!
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