TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Vancouver - Updated July 2024

Havana Vancouver

84/100 (4791 ratings)

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"Not only a great drive favourite for food, the service here is exceptional. Had a small problem with my meal and the server involved the manager;..."

Sylena Urbanoski

"Was going to see a matinee show in the theatre so came here for brunch. Great place to visit on the Drive. The plantain chips are amazing...i would..."

Gord Deutschmann

"Under new management and a new renovation too. The place looks more airy with the open kitchen and still had the same Cuban vibe and graffiti wall...."

Brandy Craddock

"Great food & great service. Sat outside, under the heat lamps, the sun was shining and I was with wonderful company. Fabulous..."

Charlene Le Van

"Most amazing quesadillas I've had in my life. My boyfriend brought me here for the sangria which we also very much enjoyed. The chips and guacamole..."

Lucie Renee Hart

"Had French toast was insanely delish. Partner had the pulled pork breakfast taco. Loved it. Young guy serving was a delight. And it was perfectly..."

Glenn Baker

"Fantastic food and atmosphere! Highly recommend to check out if in the..."

Jen Haddad

"Loved it! Had tacos and layer dip. Tasty food! plenty of it for the 2 of us. Our server Dawn was great. Definitely want to..."

Joan Vanderheide

"Love this place! The food is great and Patrick O gives us a fab small..."

Jacques Lalonde

"We haven’t had a Cubano since our first time in New York. It was delicious then; and it is delicious now. Simple ingredients – house porchetta,..."

Curtis G NG

"Located on the Drive across from Grandview Park, Havana is a little more 'hip' than we are but everyone is made to feel comfortable here. I expected..."

Yes. We,re Eating Again.

"This place may be known for great Cuban food but it’s actually well known for top class Cubanos!Cubanos here are filled with luscious..."

Sarah

"Quick stop for brunch before we go hike. Found Havana on the map and was attracted by their colorful food. Ordered one of their brunch bowl. I..."

Chichicho Chichicho

"Our friends from the island invited us to meet with them at this place. We had heard about this place and seen it before but never been there till..."

B & E

"Beautiful interior that remind you of hot Cuban nights. Patio outside is popular and provides good people watching, a public park and a busy sidewalk..."

W Wong

"Havana makes seriously delicious Tuna Tacos and their patio is one of the nicest places to drink away an afternoon. The servers have always been..."

Jude Hartford

"Not many Vancouver restaurants get passed 2yrs, let alone 20. Great patio, reasonable prices and nice staff. Decent alcohol list if you skip the..."

Asquared

"I liked the breakfast here! Would love to come back and try more of the breakfast items. This place will probably make it into my top 3 for..."

James

"Coming here is like stepping into Havana, packed full of hungry patrons, friendly staff and serving up spectacular Latin and Caribbean food and..."

Pork_ninjas

"Tasty and authentic food. Lots of choices for those with special diet restrictions. Good presentation. Always busy so get there early. Some options..."

NeverSayWhen

"Great brunch and great service. Really love the veggie hash: hearty and delicious. The French toast is amazing: more of a dessert than breakfast...."

Yvee Hopkins

"Very good for breakfast or brunch. In the summer is one of the best patio on commercial drive. It is one of a few places in Vancouver where my baby..."

Giorgia Lazzari

"Amazing fish tacos and great atmosphere inside and out. Customer service was very good as well and the art gallery in the back was pretty cool too...."

C.ron

"This restaurant has been a staple on The Drive for 19 years. In a city like Vancouver that’s known for opening restaurants in the blink of an eye..."

Mary Sheridan

"This restaurant has been a staple on The Drive for 19 years. In a city like Vancouver that’s known for opening restaurants in the blink of an eye..."

Mary Sheridan

"Good place for drinks an appies, but not for dinner. The food here is very mediocre and over priced. They do have amazing sangria though and the..."

DanoRama

"Good food, a bit on the expensive side for the size of the portions. Amazing cocktails and when I say amazing, I mean it.This is a great place..."

Mary Sheridan

"Don't judge a book by its cover. For a tropical island, I always found it odd that Cuba has a bad reputation for its cuisine. True, you expect bright..."

Laughingman

"BRUNCH. Come for brunch...."

Samantha Bruin

"We ordered: tapas plato - great! Jambalaya - great! Paella - not so great, I expected more tomato flavor, too much coconut milk I thought (not sure..."

BoLi

"Came here for breakfast and another day for fries. I liked..."

Bethany Ho, Bites Of Vancouver

"Viva havana. Great food, great service, amazing portion sized and always a good time! we ordered the pulled beef on cuban rice and it was divine!..."

Pint-size

"Chorizo Hash at Havana. I eat lunch at Havana about 3 times a month. They have a great patio on Commercial and the service has been above average, in..."

Zak Taylor

"Hecho totalamente a mano. Havana isn't just about food which isn't bad, just getting a little dated since I don't think they have made many menu..."

Chris

"If you're tired of the Main st 'I'm too cool to smile or look you in the eye' vibe, head to the friendly faces of the Drive. This food has FLAVOUR...."

Lulu

"Ensalada es muy delicioso!. Havana is heaven for salad lovers. I had the Roots salad with shrimp added. I can't remember ever having a better..."

Easy To Please

"Walk on the wild side. Was over on Commercial Drive recently and had a chance to grab dinner and a glass of wine at the Havana Cafe. First time I'd..."

Scott Qwerty

"Killer Brunch. Went to Havana with some buddies on Sunday and the place was bumpin'!! Had a bunch of pitchers of Mojitos and the best chorizo hash in..."

Mikevancity604

"One of my faves!. Best mojitos in town, available by the pitcher; heated patio overlooking Grandview park, great for people watching; everything I've..."

Emma2323

"My GO-TO Spot. This is a past review (although I've been to Havana many times.) Food is always delicious albeit on the pricier end for The Drive but..."

AllieKat

"This place has improved a lot over the years. the quality of the service and food is much better then 10 years ago. it's a great date spot or simple..."

I_say_yes

"As much as i would like to say how expensive this spot is, it was quite an enjoyable dinner. 6 prawns for 14 bucks?? No no no, prawn skewers 4 for 5..."

No Dessert Im Full

"I've been here a few times now. The services and the food always great!!! Good work,..."

Minty

"Good stuff. Guacamole was damn good. Good dating..."

Chocopie

"BREAKFAST. Best French toast in the city. My girlfriend and I go once a week just for it. Capncrunch is a great touch. I go for the charizo hash. And..."

Jojo

"Food is good, atmosphere always good, the whole experience is always consistant. Sangria is..."

Heather-belle

"Great atmosphere and food. Best dish ever: Mussels in havana broth. Couldn't get enough of it. Great place to go on a hot summer night for a mojito..."

Cathy

"I still like. This place, even though, every time I go and am seated at the bar, I find a snippy jerk behind it. (Really, if you were that busy you..."

Ahypothesis

"More than just a cafe.. The outside heated patio is the best. the prices are pricey, the pitcher of mojitos was good. you must try the fried..."

Faolin

"Two words people..."chicken wrap". Although i gotta say the food here is in no way authentically Cuban, if you know what to order it's amazingly..."

Pie

"My favourite patio.... A great place to spend some time watching the Commercial Drive..."

Notmyrealname

"Great Dinner!. The mojitos are truely good. We celebrated our 28th anniversary tonight and could agree that it was the best dinner out since..."

Mjo

"Great Late dinner spot. Wonderful drinks, good food and great vibe. Everytime I go I wonder why I don't come more..."

Cdtraveller

"Really like this place for breakfast. Always bring out of towners here for brunch. Great scene, great space, great people watching and good..."

Pmurph

"Mixers by the Jug. Havana's is a great place to relax on a hot day, they serve fantastic drinks by the jugs like Mojito's & Sangria's these also come..."

CoutureChef

"Mmm, sangria. I'm not sure about the rest of the food, desserts, or drinks at Havana, but I do know that they have an awesome Sangria, worthy of..."

Danny

"Pleasant Patio Persona. I like eating here on the patio for brunch or a chicken salad. Often frequented by Drive neighbours and film industry..."

Sinja

"Fond memories on the patio eating with my love. Great atmosphere. Food is above average. Service was..."

YLbryan

"Housing a theatre, gallery, and restaurant all in one, Havana is one of the most diverse buildings you can dine in. Serving a mix of Neuvo Latino and..."

Nosh And Nibble

"We originally had chosen this as our destination for their patio, a well recommended choice when searching up “the best patio in the Vancouver”,..."

Maggi Mei

"Hello everyone! So last week I went to Havana's for the first time with my friends and obviously Phil. I heard many things about their awesome..."

Domo Is Craving...

"I would have to say, the food is decent. But for the price I am paying for, I just really don’t know if it is worth the price. I guess the decor..."

Beth L

"Can’t recommend Havana enough!!! Absolutely loved the atmosphere inside, and I’m sure outside seating on the patio would be just as enjoyable on..."

flora zhou

"Delicious food served in an exotic embiance. Our server was very kind and patience with great recommendations and suggestions. Awesome choice for a..."

Liu Crystal

"One of my favorite spots in "the Drive" area of Vancouver. The ambience whisks you away to what I could envision what it's like to be in Cuba...."

Dylan Soo

"We stumbled here by accident. The place is super cute, definitely has ambience of Cuba but I wished they played Spanish songs! The food was so..."

Michelle M

"I love coming to Havana. Their patio is amazing, it has such a great ambiance and it is well covered and heated! Their happy hour is a great deal!..."

Madison

"My second time here at Havana Vancouver. HAVANA Vancouver is inspired by the colors and culture of old Havana, Cuba. ❗️Size of the food is..."

Pooya Mohammadi

"Picked this cute place randomly. It was a decent choice for my friend and me after eating nothing for 8+ hours. Cubano is almost the best sandwich I..."

ZHEN CONG

"This is a great spot for drinks before the fun improv shows that they host here. Highly recommend checking out one of the shows here! I also visited..."

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Shiro Japanese Restaurant

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"Fresh tasty fish. Rolls properly proportioned. Tempura light, not greasy. Friendly staff. A great..."

Russell Janzen

"They don’t have their amazing lunch boxes on weekends anymore. Not worth going for lunch on weekends which was the only time I could go...was..."

Jason Kazuta

"Was visiting from out of province and this was excellent sushi. The staff were very welcoming and helpful with our..."

Bruce Cooke

"Just the best sushi I have ever had in my..."

Joseph McLean

"Shiro is a real dining experience. There's lots of different items to choose from and after tasting their sashimi it now makes it difficult to go..."

Ellie Anisef Schmoll

"Do you want authentic Japanese food made by actual Japanese people that tastes amazing? Go here. Go often. I live in Japan. I eat here every time I..."

Kyle Card

"Agedashi cheese. It's as awesome as you're thinking. Oh, and everything else is pretty good too..."

Katy Phillips

"If you are looking for a unique Japanese cuisine experience you have to try Shiro. Everything on the menu is..."

Ian Chung

"맛있어요..."

Seongjin Kim

"Currently my all time favourite sushi resturant. Shiro has very fresh sashimi (can't taste that seafood-ness). I ordered take-out recently, and the..."

Brandon Jung

"Busy little Japanese restaurant. Quick and friendly service. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. We over-ordered but managed to eat everything...."

Ruth Cathcart

"Been there once and were very pleased with the food and service. The quality of the food was decent. The sashimi was fresh and rolls were delicious...."

B & E

"This is a long time favorite for my family. Great quality for affordable prices. Their food was one of the first things my little niece decided..."

James Hennessy

"My favourite go-to sushi place hands down in vancouver. The fish is wild, the selection always changing and the environment is friendly. Not the..."

SoulFood

"I hadn't come here for dinner in ages. I knew the sushi or food at Shiro was great in the past. I came back here again after many years. The quality..."

Kit Yee Y.

"I actually remember coming here over fifteen years ago with my aunt… which goes to show how long this restaurant has been opened for. So, I’m..."

CuriouslyCarmen.com

"Great fresh sashimi, definitely try a don! Moderate price is worth the quality and charm of this place. Toro and hamachi nigiri: ermahgawd this..."

Holly Zhou

"Was quite happy with the sushi and makeral aburi. They did a delicious aburi makeral better than Miku. They ha a powerful kick of smokiness, tang..."

Asian Food Nazi

"As much as I love budget eats (it runs in my blood) I love splurging on a little something something now and then. And by "splurge" I mean spending..."

Selina Lo

"This place is awesome and their frequent lineups testify to their excellence. They have great sushi and an extensive menu. They also have temporary..."

Spencer Ang

"This humble Japanese restaurant serves up some of the freshest sashimi. The chefs are Japanese and I believe there is a connection between Shiro and..."

Karen

"I've tried a lot of sushi from a ton of different places all over the Metro Van area, and this place is BY FAR the freshest, most flavourful, and..."

Neha

"Neighborhood Gem....been there for years & years. Food. Is authentic & fresh. Prices are reasonable. However; parking in that area is always an..."

NomNomFoodie

"I really like shiro!! One of my favorite cheaper sushi joints in Vancouver! Their sashimi was super fresh and their rolls were really yummy!..."

Vinita Trieu

"As all the city's sushi restaurants are going into extreme creativity with their offering, I stumbled across one of the more basic sushi restaurants..."

Somerville Kitchen

"Shiro is a busy Japanese run restaurant on Cambie St. The emphasis at Shiro is more on the quality of the food rather than the quantity. The sashimi..."

FoodAdventureTime

"I do not understand why it has taken me this long to blog about Shiro Japanese Restaurant. I have been here countless times with my boyfriend as it..."

Julie Chu

"Delicious, fresh and friendly. Definitely will be going..."

KDago

"Fresh and delicious. Their sashimi was fresh with good texture and even something as simple as negitoro roll was done really..."

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"Authentic Japanese, around same price as Toshis. Came here on a weekday around 8:30 or so, it was still quite busy. I was excifed to try a new sushi..."

Carmentsemakeup

"Really good sushi! Good enough to impress mother in laws. Attentive..."

EatEatEat

"One of my favorites, food is really fresh and good. Restaurant is tight, decor old, sushi bar chairs are too short, but thats why the prices are..."

Haro

"The best sushi in Vancouver. I've been going here since I was a kid and have never had a bad experience. I love the staff and love the food - it's..."

Dylan McCansh

"Another Jem!. Hard to decide between here and Toshi. Amazing service and fabulous washrooms. Great fish, great rice... what more can a person..."

Chefassassin

"One of the best sushi anywhere. No bland tasting fish here. Fresh wasabi puts this over the top for wasabi..."

Engbod

"Box Sets anyone?!. Small family style Japanese Restaurant. It's cheap for Japanese food & better than expected. I suggest you order..."

Chloe

"They serve REAL wasabi. No playing around with the neon green gunk inside a tube. That alone makes it worth the..."

John Smith

"Shiro - the Place. I have been eating at Shiro's for 20 years now - although it is graded as #2 best, I think it is the #1 best for sure - the..."

Helene

"Unbeatable Sushi. A great sushi restaurant that resembles small, family run sushi restaurants in many Japanese Cities and towns. Although we expect..."

Denis Li

"Tuna Sashimi Explosion!. If you want sushi and you want it done right with a warm greeting on your way in this is your place. A+ quality food for a..."

Jason Peckham

"After work sushi stand by. This is one of our favorite sushi places because they are consistent in their quality and it's good. The sushi is always..."

NomNomNom

"Half half comments, I think we need a soso..."

EatLover

"We have been to many expensive sushi restaurants and this place is some of the best sushi we have ever had at a great price. We will defiantly be..."

DallasFoodie

"My favorite sushi place!. Shiro has been around a longtime. I was taken for lunch there by Japanese friends when I first moved to Vancouver 20 years..."

Icm

"Had a wonderful weekday lunch at Shiro. Arriving at 1:30, it was not crowded at all. The fish was super fresh and the meal very tasty, but the decor..."

Famished Foodies

"Good sushi but i hate the wait. We only had sushi and it was excellent. very fresh, nice portions, very reasonable prices. service was great.but..."

Ben Senise

"One of my favourite sushi places. The sushi here is always fresh and tasty, and even better, the sushi is authentic! A nice treat to look forward to..."

Iceberg731

"Lovely place. We both liked the inside, and sat at the bar. The bbq smoked salmon belly was great. The chicken teriaki roll was chewy and I will not..."

Buddy_love

"Happy Thursday everyone! It’s almost the end of the week, so let’s talk some sushi. For part two of Itadakimasu’s sushi outing we went to Shiro..."

Nosh And Nibble

"Wax On, Wax Off. Wax on. Wax off. Sand the floor. Paint the fence. Mr. Miyagi, is that you? No, it was not Mr. Miyagi, but once you stroll into..."

Meaghanc8

"Overall a decent place, but not somewhere I would go out of my way to go..."

ADash OfChili

"...the tempura was fried to perfection. Sweet katsudon….not bad. The flavor a little inconsistent. Some parts overly sweet… but no biggie. Pork..."

Chloe

"Now, before I go on to the food, I'd like to mention that I really like their toasted rice green tea. It tastes different than the green tea from..."

Kahhlee

"Overall, our meal was satisfying as a whole and I will be coming back to try their other sushi in the..."

Loretta Cheung

"...it is really hard to imagine that inside there is the best everyday sushi in..."

Rex Lin

"we opted for the sushi bar instead, since I in particular am always hugely entertained by watching the itamae at work. We were given green tea, short..."

West Coast Tastebuds

"The spicy chicken karaage wings were quite delicious. I really enjoyed the spicy, tangy sauce. I would have preferred the boneless style karaage some..."

RICKCHUNG.COM

"Delicious and affordable. If you frequent this restaurant, then you are probably familiar with it’s loyal following of patrons. Don’t be..."

TheGoodCustomer

"Shiro is one of those great sushi restaurants in Vancouver that I used to frequent at least once a week when I lived a few blocks away on Cambie..."

Victoria

"Shiro is a little gem amongst a plethora of sushi restaurants in Vancouver. It's located on Cambie Street, in the Fairview area of Vancouver. The..."

Eating In Vancouver

"Last year was all about trying new restaurants and while that hasn't exactly stopped, I've been returning to a lot of old favorites lately. Hapa ,..."

Ethnic Eats

"It is said that when something bad happens, something good will. During the Olympics weeks, one afternoon, I decided to visit one of the..."

KimHo

"Rating / 4 out of 5 stars Shiro's on Cambie Street is a sushi restaurant serving some of the freshest fish around. It is located in a mini plaza next..."

Noshwell

"a lot of things were unfortunately sold out but what we got was very good and better than some bigger sushi restaurants we’ve tried. great quality..."

Emma L

"Been going to Shiro for many years now. They’re always a good option when you want more high quality Japanese food. That being said, it also comes..."

William Wong

"Love their sushi here. A bit pricey but definitely worth it if you’re looking for a level above sushi mura /..."

Ryan Kondo

"One of the best sushi spots in Vancouver! Something about their rice and super fresh fish is so good. This place never..."

Lai S

"Authentic Japanese sushi shop. Fresh and simple ingredients. No fancy rolls drizzled with sauce here on the menu. They're only offering takeout at..."

M Ping

"One of my favourite sushi spots in town. Shiro never disappoints. They're currently offering 20% off all nigiri (on Wednesday and Thursday..."

Jonny B

"Always love it when the grilled fish is done perfectly. Not too dry, not too fat, not to salty nor not too blend. They just managed to do..."

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