TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Vancouver - Updated October 2024

Bao Chau

85/100 (1080 ratings)

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"The service of the male waiter (maybe he is the boss) was very attentive. I can see there are lots of loyal customers here (mostly of them are..."

Mrs Liu

"What a gem! Saved me from this cold and rainy typical Vancouver day! Soup broth so tasty, and great portions! I could have their soup all the time!..."

Merse

"Not as good as I remember it way back when I used to live in the neighbourhood years ago. The broth feels like it is loaded with MSG. Even with this,..."

Jen

"On one of our weekend adventures, we decided to stop by this place to explore their famous spring roll and beef noddle. The pho broth is definitely..."

B & E

"Best spring rolls in Vancouver. Pho is average but their rice dishes are outstanding. Standard service. One of my favourite Vietnamese..."

Goro

"Bao Chau 寶珠之家 is located on East Hastings Street between Renfrew Street and Nanaimo Street. It is one of the famous Vietnamese Noodle..."

Camera Gourmet

"Had lunch. Beefball noodle was good and a side of spring rolls. Eerything was served hot and fast. Spring rolls were a bit oily, but good none the..."

Michael Muir

"One of the best in town. Always busy around dinner time. Consistently good broth. Generous portions. Ratings and number of positive reviews are true...."

Johnson Wong

"Got the spicy noodle soup with pork hock, ice rainbows beam dessert drink, combo A( BBQ chicken rice and salad roll. More than enough for two people...."

May May

"寶珠越南小館 Bao Chau (越式春卷專門店)泊車：店前後均有免費停車位付賬方法：現金 Cash only ..."

Sunny Wong

"Grilled chicken has a smokey char I have never tasted in any other Vietnamese place. Pho has a very rich flavour too. Family run place, friendly..."

Yana Kim

"Today my mother decided to bring me to her favourite Vietnamese restaurant. She frequents the place at least once a month, ordering take out for..."

Maggi Mei

"Pretty legit pho and their soup is very beefy with a subtle sweetness. I got the Pho Tai Nam and the cuts of meat were great every time. Crunchy..."

Karen

"I had my usual vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and spring roll as the gauge... Big serving of noodle, fresh vegetables. Grilled pork (not chop) as..."

Dreambamboo

"By far the best Vietnamese spring rolls in Vancouver. They're also pretty reasonably priced at two dollars per roll. I'm not giving Bao Chau a..."

Spencer Ang

"One of the well rounded vietnamese restaurant in vancouver, not only their pho is good but the rice items are also very very delicious as well. i..."

Marv Wang

"• located along Hastings corner Slocan • street parking only max 1 hr on a weekday• the name says it all, truly "the spring roll..."

KOOkiecream

"Jess and I recently went to Bao Chau Vietnamese Restaurant prior to hitting up PNE. I've been here several times in the past, prior to blogging for..."

Domo Is Craving...

"Good food. Avoid the Spring rolls.. Calling yourself the "best spring rolls in town" invites nothing but criticism. So it was with an open mind that..."

Laughingman

"I’m not exactly sure what it is, but there is something incredibly comforting and satisfying about good Vietnamese food. Maybe it’s a good thing..."

Michael Kwan

"Come for the Spring Rolls and Che Ba Mau!. First time coming here after reading positive reviews on Urbanspoon. Combination A (about $10) was my..."

Coconut

"Wonderful. Love the pho here! beautiful lighter broth but complex nonetheless. Definitely a solid choice for great pho! Don't listen to anyone on the..."

Mike Olson

"Simply delicious. This is hands down the best pho I have had anywhere in burnaby or vancouver. My boyfriend compares other vietnamese restaurants to..."

Fresh N Local

"Great food, consistent and speedy service. Don't have anything bad to say about this place. Would recommend to..."

Always Hungry

"Best Spring Rolls in Town. Not suprised, since they are the house of spring rolls.. 100% different from the crispy Chinese kind.Pho can be..."

Paleo

"All time favorite Pho restaurant.. I have been a fan of Bao Chau for about six years now and I have never had a bad experience, except for the time I..."

Fayandmichael

"My son took me here for the first time, food was great owners are very friendly! Would very much recommend if you like Vietnamese..."

Ireid_16

"Been going to this restaurant for many years! The service is fast and always friendly. The food here is delicious. Order anything on the menu and it..."

Evanator

"To go was my fault. OK first of all i just moved to this neighbourhood and I should have walked here but I had to get back home. SO, a couple of..."

Girlzlovefood

"Lunchtime Fave. I have been eating at Bau Chau almost once a week for about two years now, and it has never once disappointed me. It is quick and..."

Lindsseeey

"My favourite pho restaurant in town. Very delicious pho and spring rolls, I love this..."

Annie Chu

"Great food and good price. I go to Bao Chau when there's like no good dinner at home or no one in my household wants to cook. It's a great place to..."

Mna29

"Great place for spring rolls and Pho. Went here due to a high ranking on Urbanspoon and it didn't disappoint.The spring rolls tasted..."

Andy Wong

"The best Pho I've ever had!!! I have had eaten at many many restaurants over the years and Bao Chau is by far the favorite. Spring rolls are the..."

Curt Gowler

"Best beef brisket noodle soup..."

John Ross

"So East Viet. I've gotta learn more about pho. I like it because it's cheap and healthy, plus it's fun to put together at the table. Since Bao Chau..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"A few weeks ago I went to Bao Chau with a girlfriend. They serve a decent pho; flavourful broth (maybe just a hint too salty for my taste though)..."

Jackie

"What The Pho. This place has been a long-time fave of mine. Used 2 work close-by and dine here at least 1x/week. Now that I am not close-by, I have..."

Pepchoo

"Awesome pho and rice. I've been going to bau chau for about 10 years.. .. think that's about rightas a kid i had the springrolls and back..."

Neen-jah

"Not the Best. I vote that I like this place because I used to love going to Bao Chau, it is closed to home, tasted good and the prices were cheap...."

Dianatso

"Di Di Mau to Bao Chau. Okay, someone please tell me in the comments section what their favorite Pho spot is. I have been to lots of Pho restaurants..."

Tom_edo

"This is what I term “Pork Galore” (it has pork chop, pork hash, and pork spring rolls). I don’t know how they prepare their meats, but I LOVE..."

SoftRockin' Revue

"The Final Verdict: Yummy Pho. Great spring rolls. Try their vietnamese coffee. Don’t expect it to be the cleanest place in town, but it’s clean..."

Thehungerdames.com

"They give you a lot of noodles and a good amount of extras! The noodles come out really fast after you make an order too so if you're in a hurry this..."

Brian Lau

"Even though I love their pho, I wanted to try something new so I ordered the steamed rice with grilled chicken, bbq pork chop, and shredded pork with..."

Food Queen

"Bao Chau Vietnamese 寶珠 is located on 2717 East Hastings Street near the infamous Pulled Pork Pancake at Red Wagon and PNE / Playland. This Pho..."

NOMSS

"Out of all the many pho places, Bao Chau ranks high on my..."

Gloria

"Bao Chau Vietnamese is located on Hastings near Playland, they sell the usual dishes like pho, rice and vermicelli noodle dishes. They are best known..."

Foodology.ca

"Bau Chau Vietnamese hits the mark on all counts – and is a great option for young families like..."

VancouverMom.ca

"Ah, the Vietnamese phở joint…my favourite type of restaurant. In Greater Vancouver there's an abundance of really good ones. Many folk mainly..."

Karl Bornemann

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Michael Kwan

"I went to Bao Chau the other day because I was craving for some tasty spring rolls. They claim to have the best spring rolls in town so I thought it..."

Pholicious

"Rating / 3 out of 5 stars Bao Chao is one of many Vietnamese restaurants that line the Hastings corridor in East Vancouver. They are, apparently,..."

Noshwell

Provence Marinaside

85/100 (3107 ratings)

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"Ive been coming here for brunch for 3 years now and have never had anything less than an amazing experience. The service is always friendly and..."

Daniel Wille

"I can’t say enough good things about this place. It’s my go to when company from out of town arrives. Consistently delivers quality both in..."

Teresa Marshall

"What an awesome experience. The first time we visited the restaurant is so romantic, me and my husband sat where u can see the full moon and in our..."

Reysan Tongco

"There is a good reason I've been going to Provence for so many years. The food, service, ambience, and wine selection is superb. We were there..."

Dave Symington

"Awesome food and wine! Great view, great service. Perfect place to relax and while away an afternoon. This was ground zero for us on our..."

Denice Bocock

"I have been wanting to try brunch here for a while now. We went on Sunday of the Labour Day weekend and had a fabulous experience. We had exceptional..."

Gillian Burns

"Fantastic food!! Service was exceptional. Would definitely recommend & gladly come back the next time I’m in..."

Chris Sicotte

"Everything was super and very tasty. Service was the best of the best,very attentive,quick and responsible waiters.thank you! We'll come to you..."

Yulia Khaitova

"Delicious food, good service and Fantastic location. ( waitress needs some dress..."

Elisabeth Schuster

"Amazing wine, amazing service, amazing everything. The customer service was above and beyond anything I've ever experienced. I'm in the service..."

Mike Lucca

"Good food and wonderful service, Maxime our server has given us a wonderful time. Highly recommended all the way from New..."

Jane Ye

"Thoroughly enjoyed an excellent dinner at Provence last night. Every dish was "an imaginary trip to the south of France" perfectly prepared. The..."

David Goudge

"My then boyfriend (now husband) took me here during my first visit to Vancouver. Been coming back every time we’re in town. Great food and great..."

Cristina

"This is definitely on the fancier side of eating but it's definitely worth the splurge. I recently went here with my family and were absolutely blown..."

R.J

"Today I was invited to attend the sixteenth anniversary of Provence Marinaside. This February 20th marked their sweet 16th, and Chef/owners Jean..."

Maggi Mei

"We were a group of 8 people and we went for dinner during the week. The atmosphere, food and service were all over the top. Walter, the server was..."

Sabrin Almaqladi

"Omg so good, the reviews aren't wrong when they say the food is amazing. Here's what you should definitely order: mussels, seafood linguini, and the..."

VPop

"February 26, 2017 · by ThatShanghaiGirl · Beautiful interior, wonderful service, and a great brunch! For some reason I wasn’t expecting..."

Dreaming In Foie Gras

"My favorite thing of all on their menu is their bread basket. I know it sounds weird but their croissants are so buttery and soft. My favorite..."

Blaine North

"The food, the service and the ambience at Provence can't be beat! Love Jazz Wednesdays! And who doesn't love Tappy Hour with $5-$6 delicious Bites!..."

Top Shelf

"I was lucky enough to sample the Taste of Yaletown 2016 menu at Provence Marinaside. It’s been awhile since I last ate there, so I’m glad to go..."

VanFoodies

"A pleasant place to be in the summer when their sliding windows facing False Creek is left open. We ordered steel head trout on several occassions,..."

Pauline Vancouver

"This is probably one of the best seafood restaurants I've been to in Vancouver!! Quality, taste, presentation, it's all there. Was very impressed and..."

Yummy Alice

"If you're into seafood and you're thinking of where to go for dinner on special occasion, you will love Provence Marinaside. As a seafood lover, I..."

The Noodle Sensei

"Restaurants with a view are not my first choice of establishments to visit anymore when it comes to dining out because I am biased and believe the..."

MISS VANCOUVER PIGGY

"I love this place. The baguette is always so fresh and the jam is amazing. They make a solid brunch! Today my friend and I got the simplest breakfast..."

Schisari

"This is French Mediterranean restaurant on the Yaletown waterfront. Provence had been on my “to do” list for a long time, and this was going to..."

Curmudgeon

"One of my favourite places for brunch! Their shrimp benedict and omeletes are to die for! Great selection of wines and cocktails 😉 their staff..."

Adina Mussina

"This post marks a new feature I’ll be adding to the blog, which focuses on a “Delicious Dish” that I tried at a restaurant recently. Rather..."

Christina Pearce

"Nice menu. Good options. Friendly, yet kinda slow service. Had the sable fish and fish soup to start. Super tasty. Love the location and prices are..."

DanoRama

"Located by the Marinaside cul-de-sac in Yaletown (in the same area as Urban Fare), Provence Marinaside has been a neighbourhood staple for over a..."

Vanessa Choot

"Great food but pricey. We will definitely be going again for the tasty breakfast. Plates range from 15-25 dollars, but well worth the money!..."

Mickey Mouth

"Their recent renovation has upgraded the restaurant to an elegant and classy atmosphere. On a sunny (or at least not rainy) day, the heated outdoor..."

Coconut

"We came here for brunch and have nothing but good things to say about the food. We ordered: salmon baguette, seafood crepe, chorizo omelette, and the..."

Aimee C

"I'm not sure how this is not on everyone's radar, it is truly an underrated Gem of the Vancouver Food scene, I suspect it's probably the laid back..."

Laughingman

"Have been here twice. Not very impressed with the mains. The 1st time ordered a lobster risotto which was ok, and 2nd time ordered a shrimp dish..."

E A

"Great location. They just renovated too so it's very new in there with lots of funky designs and mirrors. Service is fantastic, always friendly and..."

Sergeant Chubbs

"Since I seldom eat breakfast out on weekdays and my mid-morning meetings tend to be at coffee shops rather than at full service restaurants, I didn't..."

Gillian Lockitch

"Very Authentic. I ate here once a while ago with a group of friends and we all really enjoyed our experience. I especially enjoyed the..."

Westvanfoodie

"Great Food, Service and Location. Provence Marinaside's location right on the water in Yaletown provides a picturesque backdrop. Took a friend from..."

Zak Taylor

"Wonderful. I couldn't ask for any more in a dinner foodwise. Ambiance is OK and it's a good location The associated wine bar next door really wasn't..."

Yyc Food Guy

"Outstanding customer service. I can't even begin to express how impressed I was by the staff and service at Provence. We have a bit of a long story,..."

Gabrielle

"Don't Bring Young Children!. First time here today and food was quite good not to mention excellent attentive service. It wasn't a great idea that we..."

AntiRHOV

"Grilled chicken crepe. They have a good brunch and my favourite is the grilled chicken crepe with asparagus. Decent coffee as well. Pastry basket..."

Scottie

"Their lobster, incredibly soft. their lobster sauce was absolutely amazing. i was completely blown away by the simplicity of their dishes that..."

Sandra Joey Lee

"Fantastic service, great food. Had their afternoon mussels special, it was divine. So was their old fashioned martini. Highly recommended. Gracious..."

Dm

"Simply devine!. Perfect for brunch & drinks with the girls. great location by roundhouse. highly recommend the smoked salmon eggs benedict & their..."

604Foodie

"Eggggcellent Brunch. Provence Marinasides brunch is delicious. The location is fabulous, in the heart of yaletown and mere steps from the water...."

Mula

"They buttered my salad!. I don't see why Provence Marinaside does not have a higher favourable rating than it does on Urbanspoon (80% at the time I'm..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"Despite it being a dine out dinner, service and meal was fantastic! Goat cheese salad with balsamic reduction was a heavenly indulgence. Got the..."

Ellison Chung

"If you have the cash, eat here!. Enjoyed sitting outside in December with a blanket on a cool, but beautiful sunny day near the marina. Ate a..."

Morgan Rae

"Great Brunch Spot. This is one of my favorite brunch spots in Vancouver. There can be a wait to get a spot on the patio but, on a beautiful Sunday..."

MarkSF

"Went with a group of 19 people and everyone complemented their meal, my meal was great, very tasty and I also like seeing a place promote ocean wise..."

CoutureChef

"Excellent Veggie Omelette. For some reason I ended up going to expensive places while I was in Vancouver the last time, but all of them totally worth..."

Stefan

"Absolutely love it!!!. It is an incredibly outstandingly good. We started off with the Crab and Shrimp Cake and then I had the Belizian Prawn Open..."

CaptainNemo

"Quick Lunch. Grilled Artichoke antipasti paired lovely with a Sauv Blanc on a sunny afternoon!Excellent, professional..."

The Vegan Monkey

"It's not without merit but overall, it's only okay.. I find their brunch overly salty. I never go for their brunch anymore.On the other hand,..."

Shawn

"It's ok but not my fav .... It's like the French white spot.... Wanted to like it more.... Had some good food their but not a huge fan... Kinda..."

The Picky Chef

"Simply the best brunch in YVR. Whether its an 8am Tuesday am power breakfast for shrimp and crab benny or a sunday brunch featuring either the mergez..."

Foodie

"Decent italian food. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. The portions were a lot bigger than..."

Gerber

"A favorite!. Everytime I'm up in VC I go to Provence. It is consistantly delicious. My favorite eateries usually consist of French cuisine and I've..."

Kmmma

"La belle France, where are you?. "What's in a name?" The cooking has nothing to do with Provencal nosh, or even much with French cuisine. It can be..."

Anatole Aesthete

"Love brunch in provence. My favorite dish is vegetarian eggs benedic, baked goods and..."

Pauline

"We did not have to wait long to get a table, although it was pretty busy in the dining room. They were trying to fit in a lot of tables, so it felt a..."

Picky Diner

"Provence Marinaside has been located at the same spot in Yaletown for as long as I can remember. To be honest, I’ve only been to this restaurant on..."

Flavour Hunter

"Overall, it was a pretty good dinner - I only ate half the rack of lamb, so it was enough for two meals. It's up to you to decide whether or not it..."

ADash OfChili

"This post contains mostly..."

Darkurio

"...has a large variety of Benedicts to choose from. I personally love eggs, so the selection of egg benedicts were a definite appeal to me. Aside..."

Jennifer Yen

"I don't remember much about the meeting, but I do remember the meal. They said they frequent this restaurant so that means the food must be delicious..."

Brian Lau

"All in all a very enjoyable meal. Another great Sunday afternoon at Provence Marinaside Restaurant and there will definitely be many more to..."

Next Meal

"Our craving for a savoury crepe was satisfied with the light and fluffy crepes filled with generous portions of salmon, baby scallops and..."

AILI

"Provence Marinaside is a rather spacious French restaurant located in Yaletown at Marinaside Crescent and Davie Street (about a block away from the..."

Penny And Rusty

"I had read about Provence on other foodie blogs and suspected I was in for a treat! I was not disappointed in the slightest and would absolutely..."

Toronto Girl West

"Super chic and delicious late-night dinner service with plenty of wine and bubbles for New Years Eve! The food was phenomenal. I definitely recommend..."

Melinda Ng

"Must go! We went for dinner AND brunch. It was THAT good 👍🏽 The food was so flavorful and the service was amazing. We will definitely be back...."

Roz Burton-Torres

"The food os amazing specially the seafood pasta and the halibut fish. The snails were pretty good and the combination of its juice with baguette was..."

Amir Alimohammadifar

"Beautiful restaurant with EXCELLENT food. We loved everything we ordered. The front of the restaurant opens for indoor and outdoor seating. There are..."

Shari Straight

"Had a lovely Easter Monday brunch with the family at Provence Marinaside. We ordered the wild mushroom ravioli, which was my favourite dish of the..."

I F (Ms. Berry)

"The service was impeccable. Our server Michael was so attentive to our needs. We had the crab cakes for appies, steak, lamb chops and lobster for..."

Grace Tuazon

"I have visited the restaurant twice within a month already and the food, vibe, and services were great! For my first visit, I had the Dineout..."

Hyunbae Danny Choi

"Been quite a few years since we were here last. This spot is located on the same block as that oddly popular breakfast spot. But I think you'll find..."

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