Best Restaurants for Foodies in Dunbar-Southlands

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SteakhouseSeafoodJapaneseBarbecueTapas / Small PlatesComfort Food

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AbbotsfordChinatownCoal HarbourCoquitlamDowntownGastown

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1. Oddfish Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1429)

$$$$

• Seafood • Kitsilano

Booked 51 times today

Oddfish Restaurant is a foodie haven, offering fresh seafood with light, clean flavours. With a focus on the food and a casual atmosphere, patrons rave about the innovative, shareable dishes. The menu is approachable and interesting, with a great price point, making it a favourite spot. As one reviewer put it, 'Inventive food, small portions, great staff. Nice patio.'

2. Torafuku

4.5

Awesome(822)

$$$$

• Pan-Asian • Chinatown

Booked 7 times today

Torafuku, nestled in historic Chinatown, is a foodie paradise. Known for its innovative and adventurous interpretations of pan-Asian flavors, Torafuku serves up inventive shared plates, a 7-course omakase tasting menu and a selection of unique, flavorful cocktails. The restaurant's ambience is dynamic, with a communal table in an open concept space. As one reviewer put it, 'The food is incredible. We had the sample menu to try as much as possible. And the drinks are so flavourful and unique.' Another noted, 'Delicious inventive dishes. We had the tasting menu. Highly recommend!'

3. Folke

4.8

Exceptional(94)

$$$$

• Vegan • Kitsilano

Booked 13 times today

To bring people together- whole communities, friends and neighbours. Folke is a vegetable-focused restaurant that strives to highlight local farms and the beautiful produce that they provide us with. Guests are welcome to have a seat at the bar that overlooks an open kitchen for an immersive dining experience. Our chefs will be interacting with guests tableside to be able to speak to the dishes and how they were prepared.At Folke, we offer a hospitality-included style of service. What this means is that we have a hospitality included pricing model that includes tipping. We aim to create a sustainable model for work and pay for our team

4. ELEM

4.7

Exceptional(384)

$$$$

• Global, International • Mount Pleasant

Booked 19 times today

ELEM restaurant and cocktail lab is located on Main + 5th. Guests can expect to indulge in Top Chef Canada alum Mayekar’s bold cooking, featuring creative flavour-packed dishes that highlight the unique spices from cuisines around the world with local ingredients, alongside Winnie Sun’s inventive, element-inspired and sustainability-driven cocktails.ELEM’s food menu is an exploration of flavours and spices from all corners of the world, including Bangkok, California, Spain, Mexico, Italy, and Mumbai – all inspired by Mayekar’s extensive travels and Indian heritage. There will also be a big focus on local BC-grown ingredients. The 2,946 square foot, 76-seat space was designed by Vancouver-based Marko Simcich Architect and features three dining spaces and an open window into the kitchen to see the chefs at work.

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5. Hawksworth Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3239)

$$$$

• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown

Booked 45 times today

Since bursting on to the scene in 2011, Hawksworth Restaurant has earned its place amongst the finest restaurants in the world, winning multiple accolades from MICHELIN, Forbes, LA LISTE, and Canada's 100 Best. Recognized for its compelling and technically skilled cuisine, deep and diverse wine list, inventive cocktail program, and warm, genuine hospitality. Menus conceived by celebrated Canadian Chef David Hawksworth, Executive Chef Sylvain Assie, and Pastry Chef Marissa Gonzalez showcase ingredient-led contemporary cuisine, that is firmly rooted in the classics. Using only the highest quality ingredients sourced locally and from around the world, bold, bright flavours are presented in skillfully executed dishes that echo nostalgia with a modern and local twist.

6. Minami Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3571)

$$$$

• Japanese • Yaletown

Booked 38 times today

Located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Yaletown, Minami follows the pioneering footsteps of its sister restaurant, Miku, in delivering the innovative dining experience of Aburi cuisine to Vancouver's thriving food scene. Each piece of sushi is flame-seared using a blowtorch and binchotan (oak charcoal), resulting in sushi with a smoky aroma and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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7. Botanist

4.8

Exceptional(3165)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Coal Harbour

Booked 58 times today

Botanist is home to four diverse venues: a Cocktail Lab and Bar, Garden, Dining Room and TASCHEN Library; all inspired by the principles of botany and the Pacific Northwest. The menu features ingredients sourced from their natural landscape, coupled with contemporary techniques; designed to showcase the best version of themselves.

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8. Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

4.7

Exceptional(9530)

$$$$

• Seafood • West End

Booked 116 times today

Joe Fortes has been specializing in classic, American cuisine since 1985. The turn-of-the-century inspired dining room features 30-foot high ceilings and five unique dining venues. Enjoy a delicious cocktail at our bar with live piano music nightly! Director of Culinary, Wayne Sych, and Executive Chef, Ryan Green, prepare each dish with a focus on natural flavours and features the finest ingredients from Pacific Northwest farmers, fishermen, and other food artisans. Serving more than 30 kinds of fresh fish, premium oysters and thick chops daily, Joe’s signature dishes have become a favourite with locals, celebrities & tourists alike. Joe’s is known as the best oyster bar in Vancouver and is home to some of North America's best oyster shuckers. Our award winning wine list features over 200 selections from prominent wine regions throughout the world.

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9. L'Abattoir Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3822)

$$$$

• Contemporary French • Gastown

Booked 20 times today

Located in historic Gastown and on the site of Vancouver’s first jail and once the heart of the city’s meat packing district—L’Abattoir is a refined nod to the neighbourhood’s gritty past. The restaurant has earned critical acclaim, including being Michelin Recommended since 2022. Helmed by Chef Jasper Cruickshank, the menu blends French technique with West Coast ingredients, accented by Asian influence. Set in a historic building, the space showcases classic French tile, warm wood, and industrial accents, throughout the bar, mezzanine, or atrium. With a Platinum Award-winning wine list, a polished cocktail program along with nightly Happy Hour, L’Abattoir is one of Vancouver’s most compelling dining destinations.From our incredible steak, to seasonal tasting menus, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails, come enjoy our offerings. Celebrate birthdays in the dining room with close friends, or host a milestone in our Private Dining Room designed for group occasions.

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10. Globe @ YVR - Fairmont Vancouver Airport

4.4

Awesome(902)

$$$$

• Northwest • Richmond

Booked 10 times today

Celebrate the flavours of Vancouver and dine against the unique backdrop of YVR’s active runways. Pair spectacular meals with stunning views of the mountains. Fresh seafood, Canadian beef and locally grown produce are just some of the stars of a deep and diverse menu.

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Jereme
Winnipeg / Manitoba •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Beef Noodle Soup!! Wow! Fantastic! So flavourful and delicious.
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Torafuku$$$$• Pan-Asian• Chinatown
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4.5
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Fernanda
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Special tasting menu prepared for Mother's Day brunch was delicious, and service was very attentive and professional as always.
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Folke$$$$• Vegan• Kitsilano
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4.8
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JanaGold
Vancouver / British Columbia •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We really enjoyed our evening at ELEM and enjoyed the surprise of each dish (we let them cook for us). Rarely have I had the Chef visit my table and never have I enjoyed the pleasure of having the Chef serve each dish at our table. His passion for each prepared dish was clear including his signature dishes. The service was outstanding as were the zero proof cocktails - really fun and tasty. Highly recommend ELEM for an evening out!
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ELEM$$$$• Global, International• Mount Pleasant
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4.7
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Ashliegh
Cancun / Riviera Maya •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The server was so nice and attentive. We were celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary and she brought us a little dessert to share. The oysters were incredible and the chefs special was absolutely amazing. Mouth watering. I've had good sushi before, but that was incredible. Highly recommend.
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Minami Restaurant$$$$• Japanese• Yaletown
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2026
We had an amazing experience at Oddfish. The seafood was spectacular. It was probably one of our best meals of our trip to Vancouver. Highly recommend!
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Oddfish Restaurant$$$$• Seafood• Kitsilano
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4.8

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