TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Vancouver - Updated July 2024

Bestie

83/100 (1031 ratings)

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"One of my favourite places in this city! I always make a point of bringing my friends there when they visit from out of town, and everybody loves it!..."

Sagan Robidas

"This place had the best ambiance on Earth! Awesome playlist, in a German restaurant, in Chinatown. Food was authentic. My best friend is half..."

Greg Derssaun

"Usually I'm a quick eater, but their dish had me savouring every bite... I followed the meal with the ginger snap ice cream sandwich and wooooooeee..."

Shyah Yan Zarrabi

"Cheap and cheerful. A small menu, but consistently good food. Several local brews on tap. Friendly staff. I'm there at least once a..."

Rob Spooner

"Such a chill little hidden gem! Good place to kick back and have some good eats and listen to good beats!..."

Mike Sones

"This place is amazing, the food is amazing, the service Is great and the guys are just..."

Debbie Bailey

"If you are looking for a change of pace at lunch, definitely a good choice. The currywurst is authentic and brings back great memories of Berlin...."

Edward Downing

"Love it!!! Really nice service, the food it's delicious � love the pretzel's my fav place These..."

Maxim Lomej

"It was amazing and the stinky cheese sauce is yum yum..."

Gary Foster

"This is a small casual shop located in Chinatown specializing in German food, specifically sausages (with various sides such as fries, salads and..."

Willow Yang

"Currywurst with fries is very good. Do not order Sauerkraut!! It is NOT good. It is just raw cabbage. Sauerkraut is supposed to be fermented and then..."

Zoe Nitro

"Meal: Currywurst with Pork, Saurkraut with Pork, Pretzel Platter, and Sausage Roll. Plus way too many stein beers. . Service: Can't complain..."

Birry Ram

"Some of the best currywurst I've ever had. I was in Germany last month and this is on par, if not better, then the currywurst I had there. I enjoyed..."

Joshua Hueller

"They have steins of beer . Lovely place . Good ambience and good service .. it's literally a sausage fest . But they don't have a lot of flavours but..."

Cai

"Chinatown has been experiencing a rapid pace of change over the past few years. There is no better example of this than when Bestie moved into a..."

SoftRockin' Revue

"The folks behind Chinatown-based currywurst purveyors Bestie have a side business called Sunday Cider. It makes me really happy to think that local..."

Dennisthefoodie

"Came here and tried the vegetarian wurst on sour kraut with their spicy ketchup. It was delicious and the flavours went together so well! I also had..."

Larbear

"Walk in, dressed in your most comfortable wardrobe. No body judges. A great dining experience with comfort food and local brew. Soak up the..."

Ives

"A brew and a bratwurst. It's a formula for success. I always get the menu option that comes with sauerkraut, and I put curried ketchup on everything...."

Dempsey Charles Watson

"After way too many years, I finally defend my PhD at the end of February. And then I’m outta here. Well, kinda. Technically I’m paid to work..."

Drunken Noms

"Great sausage and comes with a delicious sauce. Apple cider is strong and flavourful. Fries were okay. Friendly customer service, but slow. Cozy..."

Anna Nguyen

"Great food! I really enjoyed my meal here, and the selection of craft beers that they had to offer. The ambiance of the restaurant was awesome too..."

Murielle

"Ok beer selection, like the option to get a "stein" sized beer. Currywurst was amazing, very good pork sausage, I got the mayo and green onions on..."

No Dessert Im Full

"Bratwurst and steins of beer...hard to dislike! Yummy food (cheesy fries, yes!), interesting interior (kind of IKEAesque) and good service from ever..."

Leigh T

"I ordered the pork and Curtis ordered the special which was rosemary lamb. Both were delicious but I have to admit the rosemary lamb was the better..."

Leslie Rossi

"It really doesn't get anymore hipster than this place! The decor is simple as is the selection of food, however I assure, this will be the best wurst..."

DanoRama

"I'd been wanting to check this place out for awhile - I love German food... Beer, sausages, mustard, sauerkraut, and was intrigued by the modern..."

Syd

"I love everything about Bestie. I love how the interior looks, with the wood panel walls and the cute booth by the window. With little details like..."

Crissy

"I’ve tried the real currywurst in Berlin, but I would say Bestie does it just as good or even better! Currywurst is really just sausage on fries..."

Every Day Is A Food Day

"I liked this place. I thought the portions were a good size and quite good value. The sausages were tasty and the beer was excellent with the nice..."

Ivan Couvert

"Outstanding sausage, wicked coleslaw, perfect fries. Instant..."

The_eugene

"I likes it. Simple decor, comfy seating, friendly and welcoming staff and most important cheap and delicious food. i will be..."

John Smith

"Fantastic sausages and great service. I have eaten at Bestie quite a few times and I always have a great experience. The staff are helpful and..."

I_heart_food

"Really good!. I think the portion sizes were fine and the food was REALLY good. I had the pork bratwurst, sauerkraut and potato salad. Delicious!!!!..."

Natalia

"This place is fabulous. Want bigger portions? Order more. Have a pretzel or a soup or salad among with your share of the city's best wurst. And don't..."

Grizzlewhisker

"Wow, this place is so simple yet fantastic. I tried all the salads and the bratwurst. Everything was worth 5..."

Joel

"Decent portion for me. Food 3.5/4 environment 2/5 Currywurst with Classic Pork Thüringer $8 - The curried ketchup wasn't as exciting as I..."

FoodinYVR

"Fresh concept. Modern atmosphere and great taating food. Tried their entire menu (they have two main options) and both were..."

Shervin

"Amazing food! (for small people). Although delicious, the food seems to have been portioned for the appetite of a 4'9" Southeast Asian..."

Anon

"I ordered the pork and Curtis ordered the special which was rosemary lamb. Both were delicious but I have to admit the rosemary lamb was the better..."

Leslie Rossi

"Personally, I think Bestie, a German sausage parlour, is a fun addition to Chinatown thanks in part to their happy, vibey atmosphere and their..."

Nosh And Nibble

"Sausages. Beers. Besties. When the going gets tough, sometimes only the perfect trifecta of German beers and sausages with besties can save your..."

Meaghanc8

"My hands still smell like currywurst. Not that I'm complaining. There's nothing more beautiful than a fat bratwurst smothered in a copious amount of..."

Selina Lo

"The name is catchy, though I am not sure how it ties in with the restaurant. Located between Chinatown and Gastown this little sausage shop is..."

Maggi Mei

"The line-ups don't lie! This place is great - we just dinner'd at Bestie and devoured their currywurst (with a traditional Brat, smothered in curry..."

Cfbnp200e

"Of course, this Chinatown sausage and beer parlour’s currywurst with veggie wurst isn’t the same as what you’d throw together after a long day..."

Stephen Hui

" Located right at Pender and Columbia, it’s hard not to miss it, really. With much of East Pender not seeing a fresh coat of paint in decades,..."

Food Gays

"Okay, here’s the down low: very moist inside, yet not greasy. LOL, I just realized that it’s “low down” and not the reverse. The spiced..."

Curtis G NG

"Bestie is a new German sausage parlour located in Chinatown on East Pender. They specialize in currywurst, which is a traditional German street food..."

Food Queen

"A new (hipster) sausage parlor called Bestie opened up in Chinatown a few weeks ago and they serve traditional German street food like warm salted..."

Eating With Kirby

"Dubbed as a beer parlour specializing in currywurst, Bestie is open for lunch, dinners, and they even have a late night take out window until 3am! In..."

OurFoodAdventure

"For the uninformed, currywurst is a German staple: sausage with curried ketchup with..."

RICKCHUNG.COM

"My coworkers were looking for a place to have lunch. Near our office, there isn’t a lot of choices, so we were delighted that there was a new..."

Foodology.ca

"The restaurant definitely has more of a hipster vibe than a Chinatown vibe. There were very chillaxed servers in slicked-back hair and high-waisted..."

Eat 'n About

"Best place in the city for delicious currywurst! Their other sausage options are equally tasty (had the turkey and it was perfectly seasoned), while..."

Cynthia Fung

"My first German pub experience and it was tasty. The currywurst and the burger were very unique amd exciting. All the beer on tab is amazing..."

taehok93

"Nice, casual place offering some nice German 🇩🇪 food, like Currywurst (German sausage with curry-ketchup sauce) and sausages overall,..."

Wolfgang Bremer

"One of the best places for flavour, quality and a bang for your buck! Every single item was absolutely delicious and unique. Each dish was on point..."

Jordan Franks

"Hidden gem in the China Town area. My fiancee and I were walking around the area one day and stumbled upon this hipster looking German sausage joint...."

Christian Zane Clado

"Not totally authentic German...but totally worth it!! Great customer service. Best apple cider I've ever had. The cheese fries are great. The sausage..."

Michael Cotroneo

"Want an impromptu trip to Berlin? Looking for a getaway from the every day with your own Bestie? Then I highly recommend trying some of the very..."

Jamie Learning

"Walked by Bestie and reading the menu sold me! Split the Animal Farm with my partner and it was phenomenal! Get it with the extra mayo and..."

Natalie M

Ebisu On Robson

83/100 (3147 ratings)

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"I have been here once before, brought a friend this time and Ebisu did not fail to impress, amazingly good experience! I definitely will be..."

Marty Nole

"Great food , great service. I might add my 4 year old picky eater devowerd the salmon tempura. She has always refused fish. I'm so happy she loved..."

Jolene Greyeyes

"Perfect, nice atmosphere, kind service and delicious food. Domo arigatoo..."

Ollie Ahmann

"Fantastic food! We were visiting from Chilliwack and we'll make the drive again just for..."

Keith Barkey

"Great taste and nice restaurant to hang out with friends and..."

Ferra Wii

"Great service, great..."

Car Colombon

"Excelente restaurante de comida japonesa en Vancouver con un ambiente de lo..."

Eduardo Chacon Rodriguez

"Staff are very nice and pleasant.. I enjoyed my time with friends.. Food is..."

Nuellen St Mari

"As part of my collaboration with the Robson Business Improvement Association, I am showcasing a few of my favourite restaurants on Robson Street...."

Ceci

"More Japanese food. Instead of having sushi and sashimi, it's all cooked food. Went to the busy downtown for some food. . Chicken karage. ...."

Chichicho Chichicho

"We made reservations but ended up coming in early but got seated promptly. We started with a chopped scallop roll where the scallops were plenty but..."

AnnahcFoodie

"Went here for Dine Out back in January. Very tasty experience, but portions were smaller than we expected. Ambience is interesting- kind of like a..."

Mands

"Came across this pleasant surprise on Robson. Friday night, we did not make a reservation. Lucky to get a table for 5 right away at 6pm. ..."

Nuinui The Cat

"Had dinner with friends for Dine Out Vancouver Festival at this restaurant and our overall experienced was excellent. The food presentation is..."

Donnel P

"The Iceblast comes with fresh Japanese scallops (5), sweet amaebi prawns (2), wild sockeye salmon sashimi (4), tuna belly toro sashimi (4), spicy..."

FOODGRESSING.COM

"Situated at the heart of downtown, in between Robson and Bute, Ebisu on Robson offers a trendy fusion-Japanese joint for those looking for a place to..."

HangryVan

"○slow service ○good food ○lively/ social atmosphere○paid parking in the back ○pricey but average for the area○if..."

Nomnomnom

"When we come to Vancouver, we always stop at Ebisu for happy hour. We ordered:1) 99 cent oysters and they are royal miyagis 2) pitcher..."

Hangry In YYC

"This place is perfect for a quick bite to eat. There are many appetizers to choose from. I still remember this place as Hooters from back in the day..."

It's Me Chuck

"I do love the location of this restaurant, gives a nice view of Robson street. The decor is really modern and the food is pretty good. I would..."

YVR Foodie

"Always a peasant experience to visit Ebisu! Everything from the beef tataki to the loco moco chicken was prepared well! Although the portions for the..."

Benton Li

"Come for the happy hour menu, cocktails, mentai yaki udon, and oysters! Definitely the mentai yaki udon is the best at this location. Have tried it..."

4amVie

"Ebisu on Robson (日本餐館的歡樂時光優惠)地址：2/Floor, 827 Bute St., Vancouver,..."

Sunny Wong

"Mobile Review. Just some tips for servers to improve service.... We were seated at the end where the washrooms were. the lighting is very dimmed..."

Andy1096

"Better than Expected. Somewhere along the line, Ebisu made the jump from Old School Sushi to Izakaya. While sudden format changes are often a recipe..."

Laughingman

"Interesting Japanese Style Catcus Club. I have visited the Robson location a few times. The atmosphere is good and the service is quick, helpful and..."

Raimarschmitt1975

"Enjoyed it. Ate here late on a Friday night. I walked in just at 12 and they let me quickly look at the main menu and order a few rolls. It was nice..."

Cale Bosch

"Really Nice. The inside is much nicer than I thought! I really liked it, actually its probably one of my favourite interiors of any restaurant I've..."

No Dessert Im Full

"Love the atmosphere. This place is such a good place to hang out with your friends and have a couple of drinks. The atmosphere is always happy and..."

Parham Albadvi

"Love this place!. It isn't cheap but we love it! Really good social atmosphere, friendly service and good sushi and sashimi! Love the specials,..."

Mauricea Panchenko

"I found the rolls interesting, nothing too fancy but better than I expected. I highly recommend the grilled cuttlefish where you can grill it at your..."

Asian Foodie

"Happy Hour is the only reason to go here - good choices, fast service. Toro and oysters are favorites. Should go with out saying but avoid the..."

Asquared

"The first time I went here I was pretty surprised at how rude the servers were for kicking out guests after an hour and a half or being there..."

Ptbeans

"Good sushi. The sushis are good!! I like the inside too but I would definitely avoid it during the hockey screening days since u will be surrounded..."

Jane R

"Lunch is great, Dinner not so much. Go for their lunch menu, not their dinner one. The lunch one has some very good options like a "make your own..."

Grace Tong

"Great Rolls. Been coming here for awhile. Service is generally really good and the rolls they have are great. Definitely like the Crunch and Munch..."

Frank B

"Happy hour -..."

Monkey

"Not bad overall. I used to frequent this place a lot while I worked downtown. Recently went back to try it again. Had the combo for lunch with the..."

Kai

"Great Time =). Went a few weeks back for a friends birthday...we had more ppl show than expected and they were more than helpful in finding more..."

Delilah

"Tasty but pricey!. Good food, but pricey.going there and eating regular sushi or wings or whatever is kind of a waste. try their specials and..."

Lovexesther

"Supreme Seafood Pasta. Our newest Winter special!Medley of Alaskan Snow Crab, Japanese Scallops, prawns, squid and Manila Clams on a heaping..."

Deon

"Hassle free lunch on a busy day. Enjoyed the bentos. Prompt service. Convenient downtown..."

Watercress

"Will visit again!. We stopped by for Happy Hour. We had four dishes (10 chicken wings, a spicy tuna roll, Cali roll, 5 pieces of salmon sushi), one..."

Steve

"Good place. This place was hard to find, but once you get there, it is worth it. Very busy place, didn't even get a table, sat on the bar stools..."

Gotta Eat

"The Toro Inferno is listed on the menu as being the first original version created in Vancouver, and is freshly box-pressed with shiso, burdock,..."

Raymond's Sushi Adventures

"With several locations around town (and one in Richmond), Ebisu is usually the go-to place for Japanese food, besides AYCE places, though if those..."

SoftRockin' Revue

"All in all, Cindy and I both categorized our meal at Ebisu as being good, but nothing spectacular or particularly memorable. As noted before, the..."

Ohnaturelle

"Is Ebisu the best place for Japanese food? I would say no. But on a afternoon where I don’t want “figure” out what to eat, this is a good place..."

Alice - Lilo - Huneybear

"At night it’s a more lounge-like, dining experience. Perfect place to stuff a stomach full before a night out or have lunch/an early dinner during..."

Jennylyy

"I would strongly reccomend going for their Lunch Specials or Happy Hour. The same food, but better..."

Gloria

"Ebisu on Robson is a great place to chill with friends or watch a game thanks to it's upbeat environment and unique menu. First timers to Ebisu might..."

Lulu Tai

"Most of their specialty rolls were around $8-12, which I thought were a little too expensive but considering its location and its..."

Robin

"I know what you're thinking, another visit to ebisu? Yeaps! Colleen really likes eating here for some reason. But this will be our last visit for the..."

604 Munchies

"A really good Sushi place in the heart of Robson Street. While they have some top notch sushi this side of the pacific, they offer much more than..."

Jesse Moore

"Good food! Oysters @ happy hour was super good value. And fresh and delicious. The rest of the items we ordered were good too. That includes chicken..."

Dawn Lim

"Reasonably priced bento boxes during lunch. Nice staff and very friendly. I'd go back again and try their happy..."

Hector Villarica

"They got pretty good deal for happy hours 0.99 / oyster is to die for , it’s tasty and fresh , the limit is 12 pcs per person , unlike Richmond..."

Ronald C

"Good happy hour menu. But the portion is a little small Generally nice place to have..."

Ken K C Wong

"We couldn't decide where to eat and as we were crossing the road, I noticed Ebisu on the corner, located on the top of a building. Hands down the..."

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