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Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri
4.8 (665)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese
888 Nelson St m101, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H2
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Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri
4.8
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese
Downtown
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2 people
Nov 6, 2026
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Charming
- Good for groups
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- PriceCAN$31 to CAN$50
- CuisinesJapanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
- Hours of operationHappy Hour Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefYasuaki Tanaka
- Private party facilitiesWe have a large patio space that can hold up to 200 guests during patio season. Please email info@haraheri.ca for all booking inquiry.
- Private party contactYasuaki Tanaka: (604) 899-0855
- NeighborhoodDowntown
- Cross streetNelson St & Hornby St
- Parking detailsUnderground pay parking is available under 808 Nelson Street building, as well as limited street parking.
- Public transitCanada Line: get off at Vancouver City Center and 10 min walkSky Train: get off at Burrard station and 10 min walkTransit Buses: The closest stop is Granville+Nelson for #004, #007, #010, #014, #016, #050 (Howe+Nelson on weekends), and Burrard+Nelson for #002, #032, #044.
- AdditionalBeer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Tasting Courses
CA$40.00 - CA$60.00 per person
2 - 20 people
Multiple dates availableOur tasting courses are designed to showcase our specialties, including chef's specials, traditional izakaya dishes, and vegan options. A minimum of two orders per course is required for our Family Style courses, except when adding a Vegan course to other courses. Payments are due at the restaurant.
Private dining
Offers
Happy Hour the Izakaya Way
1 - 50 people
Multiple dates availableSun - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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OpenTable reviews from verified diners
Reviews from people who have dined at Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri.
Loved For
Vancouver / British Columbia
Japanese
Vancouver
Best Overall
Vancouver
Great for outdoor dining
Vancouver
Japanese
Review summary
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665 Reviews
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Claire Gold
Vancouver178 reviews
4.0Dined on October 28, 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 3
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Randy
Vancouver24 reviews
4.0Dined on October 24, 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 3
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Corey Gold
Vancouver14 reviews
5.0Dined on October 18, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Pong
Hong Kong22 reviews
5.0Dined on October 17, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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justin
Vancouver1 review
5.0Dined on October 14, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Miranda
Chicago4 reviews
4.0Dined on October 11, 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 1
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Andrew Gold
Vancouver5 reviews
5.0Dined on October 3, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Esther Gold
Vancouver14 reviews
5.0Dined on October 2, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Nobuko Gold
Vancouver1 review
5.0Dined on October 1, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jaron
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0Dined on September 21, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- PriceCAN$31 to CAN$50
- CuisinesJapanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic
- Hours of operationHappy Hour Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefYasuaki Tanaka
- Private party facilitiesWe have a large patio space that can hold up to 200 guests during patio season. Please email info@haraheri.ca for all booking inquiry.
- Private party contactYasuaki Tanaka: (604) 899-0855
- NeighborhoodDowntown
- Cross streetNelson St & Hornby St
- Parking detailsUnderground pay parking is available under 808 Nelson Street building, as well as limited street parking.
- Public transitCanada Line: get off at Vancouver City Center and 10 min walkSky Train: get off at Burrard station and 10 min walkTransit Buses: The closest stop is Granville+Nelson for #004, #007, #010, #014, #016, #050 (Howe+Nelson on weekends), and Burrard+Nelson for #002, #032, #044.
- AdditionalBeer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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August 17, 2026
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Published by OpenTable
June 19, 2026
Best rooftop patios in Vancouver to check out this season
This busy izakaya in the former Guu Garden has inherited its fantastic rooftop patio. The article recommends it for cocktails, sake, and Japanese eats.
Published in Daily Hive
October 11, 2025
This upstairs izakaya in Downtown Vancouver delivers big value and cozy energy
Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri offers izakaya dishes in meal sets, à la carte, and all-day happy hour specials. The reviewer praises its value, friendly staff, fast service, and especially the juicy chicken karaage, and says they would return.
Published in Vancouver Is Awesome
May 9, 2025
35 Best Patios to Check Out in Metro Vancouver This Spring
The former Guu Garden now houses a bustling izakaya with a rooftop patio, where guests can enjoy Japanese cuisine, cocktails, and sake.
Published in 604 Now
November 21, 2024
These 26 Vancouver restaurants are Hollywood North favourites
Actor Camille Sullivan recommends Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri for its happy hour, calling it one of the best in town. The Japanese izakaya serves delicious food and has a large heated patio on the third floor.
Published in Vancouver Sun
May 21, 2024
Best rooftop patios in Vancouver to check out this season
The busy izakaya, located in the former Guu Garden, has a rooftop patio suited for enjoying cocktails, sake, and Japanese food.
Published in Daily Hive
May 1, 2024
10 Date Ideas for May in Vancouver
Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri is highlighted for its downtown patio and Japanese izakaya tasting menus. It also offers à la carte menus for lunch and dinner.
Published in To Do Canada
FAQs
Casual dress, comfortable, nothing formal expected (the posted dress-code is Casual Dress).
Tori Karaage (the chicken karaage) is a standout, it appears on the current menu and many guests praise Haraheri's crispy, juicy karaage as a go-to dish.
Dogs are welcome on the patio, guests describe the patio as dog-friendly and have dined there with their dogs.
Expect the restaurant to fill up at peak times, reviewers say it can get pretty busy (and loud), and one noted few seats around 5:15pm on a Saturday. Some guests found happy-hour visits noticeably quiet.
Yes, Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri has a spacious rooftop/garden patio that guests enjoy for al fresco dining, complete with a retractable roof and patio heaters on cooler days.
Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri feels like a modern Japanese izakaya, lively yet relaxed, with a cozy horigotatsu (Japanese-style) dining area and a warm rooftop/garden patio guests enjoy.
Yes, Haraheri runs a dedicated Happy Hour menu and also offers tasting-course experiences (Izakaya and Haraheri courses) that many guests enjoy as special dining options.
Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri is especially popular during happy hour, many guests praise the value and vibe then, so plan a visit around the posted Happy Hour window for the best deals and energy.
Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri offers a main dining room plus a spacious outdoor patio, Japanese-style zashiki/horigotatsu seating, bar seating, and they accept private parties.
Yes, Haraheri is family-friendly: the lunch menu includes a Kids Bento, and multiple reviews note families and children having positive experiences there.
The patio at Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri is dog-friendly, guests specifically note enjoying the open patio space with their dogs.
Yes, Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri is a lovely pick for date night, with an intimate patio and several guests praising it for romantic and Valentine visits.
Happy Hour Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri welcomes private parties, the restaurant lists private parties as allowed, and guests report hosted buyouts and large family gatherings.
The tasting/set menus and bento boxes are plentiful, guests repeatedly report the sampling and tasting menus leave parties feeling full and well satisfied.
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Make a reservation
Eat Bar & Patio Haraheri
4.8
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese
Downtown
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 6, 2026
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.