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Local Restaurants
Top 50 Local Restaurants in Vancouver [2025]
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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
4.6
/5
78 reviews
Western-style
From AU$86.00
Downtown Vancouver | 2.7 km from downtown
Address: 777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5, Canada
No.2 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Vancouver
Highlights:
Ranked among the top 100 restaurants in North America, serving authentic seafood and steak
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#joeforts was a sailor, originally from Barbados, and a legendary figure in #Vancouver's history. He immigrated to Vancouver in 1885 and worked as a bartender at a hotel in #gastown. At the same time, as an unofficial security guard, he taught hundreds of children how to swim. When he died in 1922, Vancouver residents spontaneously mourned him and formed the longest funeral procession in Vancouver. Even in the 21st century, Vancouverites have built many memorial sites near his home, and many libraries and restaurants were named after him in 1985, a hundred years after he came to Vancouver. Now gourmets from home and abroad are flocking to taste their seafood. The more famous one is the Happy Hour of one dollar for an oyster 🦪, which has now risen to one dollar and a half; there are also lobster 🦞burgers, signature coffee cakes, etc. Interested friends can go and try it.
Lunch: Joe Fortes seafood &chop house.
The bread with vinaigrette was good for appetizers. We ordered a portion of lobster soup for two people, and the store thoughtfully divided it into two portions. It was delicious. We ordered crab cakes and fried oysters, but I still think oysters should be more delicious in their original flavor. You can sit at the bar and watch the waiter open the oysters. We followed the principle of not wasting and finished the plate.
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The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
4.5
/5
21 reviews
Seafood
From AU$67.00
Fairview | 1.9 km from downtown
Address: 1535 Johnston St Creekhouse #102, Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3R9 Canada
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Restaurants for Views & Experiences
Highlights:
Authentic seafood cuisine
Beachfront restaurant with magnificent water views
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It takes a while to sit on the rooftop terrace and as we were very hungry we decided to sit inside. The restaurant has a modern urban feel and overall was great!
This is the best seafood restaurant on the island. When you go out for fun, you should eat better. The oysters are really fresh, the crab legs are well processed and easy to eat. The ingredients are a little different from those in China.
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Salmon n' Bannock
4.3
/5
12 reviews
Western-style
From AU$61.00
Fairview | 1.2 km from downtown
Address: 1128 W Broadway #7, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G5, Canada
Highlights:
Signature Smoked Salmon
Opened for Over 10 Years
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We were lucky to get a reservation for the day, be sure to call ahead. The service was excellent and we loved how knowledgeable the waiter was about the sources of the different ingredients. Will definitely be back
Although they serve Thai food, it still has a lot of Western style elements. For example, the grilled salmon and grilled beef ribs are very good. Most importantly, they are relatively affordable and the portions are large.
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RODNEY'S OYSTER HOUSE
4.5
/5
37 reviews
Seafood
From AU$50.00
Downtown Vancouver | 1.6 km from downtown
Address: 1228 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 6L2
Highlights:
A popular seafood restaurant worth visiting
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The pasta in this restaurant is very popular in the local area. Its unique sauce and ingredients make every bite very rich. The owner is very kind. At the same time, this restaurant is also a dating destination. It covers a large area and has a very elegant layout.
The lobster rolls in this restaurant are super delicious. The lobsters in it are visible to the naked eye, and the sauce tastes great. It is suitable for friends who like spicy food. It feels very fragrant and great. If you go there on holidays, you need to make a reservation on weekdays. It is very popular in the local area.
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Coast
4.5
/5
42 reviews
Seafood
From AU$101.00
Downtown Vancouver | 2.7 km from downtown
Address: 1054 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3, Canada
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Local Restaurants
Highlights:
Vancouver Island wild salmon
A Vancouver institution operating for 20 years
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A good selection of wines, a good selection of local and Atlantic seafood on the menu, nice outdoor seating, and good service. It's not a place to go every night, but it's a great place to relax on vacation and I'd definitely go again!
It's a very famous restaurant. It's also recommended to book a seat in advance. I ate here after visiting Sunset Beach. The surrounding environment is very good. The restaurant has a romantic style and the dishes are very good.
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The Fish Counter Main Street
4.7
/5
9 reviews
Seafood
From AU$42.00
1.5 km from downtown
Address: 3825 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P1, Canada
Highlights:
A seafood restaurant that suits all tastes, known for its fresh dishes
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A pretty good fish and chip shop, this is similar to the British-style snacks, the decoration inside is relatively classical, the fried fish is hot, the chips are fragrant, and there are many other snacks.
Fish Counter on Main Street is always full of diners under the warm lights. The seafood restaurant is fresh and delicious. Whether you just want a bowl of chowder seafood chowder or come here with friends to eat and drink, you can satisfy your taste buds.
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Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market
4.6
/5
8 reviews
Seafood
From AU$104.00
Downtown Vancouver | 1.9 km from downtown
Address: 762 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2P2 CANADA
Highlights:
Local specialty seafood cuisine
Founded in 1989
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It was happy hour when we arrived so we did enjoy many of the oysters. We also tried the fries fried in truffle oil which were really good! The place was very clean. A real good time!
The seafood in this restaurant is delivered fresh every day. The mussels are delicious, super fresh, and the meat is very plump. The oysters are a little small, but they are cheap and taste very good.
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Seasons in the Park
4.6
/5
40 reviews
Western-style
From AU$79.00
South Cambie | 2.1 km from downtown
Address: W 33rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4, Canada
No.3 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Vancouver
Highlights:
Offers West Coast local cuisine
Panoramic natural and city views
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This is a great restaurant with a great view of the Vancouver skyline. The service was excellent as was the menu. The waiter was very helpful and explained what was on the menu in the most professional way. Excellent service throughout.
A traditional western restaurant, the soups are delicious, the mushroom soup is first-rate, the tomato soup is similar to borscht, the pasta is good, and the main noodles are well.
No.
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Bon's Off Broadway
4.7
/5
9 reviews
Fast Food
From AU$10.00
4.1 km from downtown
Address: 2451 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, BC V5N 5E5, Canada
Highlights:
Graffiti art creates a hip vibe, with a variety of quick bites
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This is a very popular all-day western restaurant in Vancouver. People start waiting for a table at the door at around 9 o'clock in the morning, and most of them are local westerners in Vancouver. Their signature dish is the special large-portion set of sausage, fried egg, baked potato and two slices of toast for $2.95. I can see from my own eyes that this amount is definitely enough for a westerner to eat. This is really cost-effective. The other brunches are also very large in portion and there are so many choices. No wonder their business is said to be getting better and better over the years.
The breakfast at Bon's Off Broadway is really worth the money. The classic breakfast for $2.95 is very satisfying, and the coffee comes with unlimited refills!
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Cardero's Restaurant
4.6
/5
9 reviews
Western-style
From AU$83.00
Downtown Vancouver | 3.5 km from downtown
Address: 1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E7, Canada
No.8 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Vancouver
Highlights:
Offers seafood
Full view of Coal Harbour
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This restaurant really lived up to its reputation. Very welcoming staff, beautiful views and delicious food. We enjoyed the food so much we ate there two nights in a row.
This is a very good seafood restaurant. The oysters there are very good. Although they are small in size, they taste really good and they all seem very fresh. The seafood platter is also very good with many varieties.
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