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A new way to experience restaurants in Vancouver

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by The OpenTable team
Updated April 04, 2022
From themed dinners to special tasting menus, go beyond the standard reservation and explore the unique ways you can dine at nearby restaurants by booking an Experience.
A photo of 50th Parallel Winery - Tasting Room restaurant
4.5
4.5 (105)
CAN$30 and under
Winery
Lake Country
About the restaurant
Hello, thank you for taking an interest in 50th Parallel Estate! Our tasting room's reservation system has moved to 50thparallel.com/reservation. Please visit our website to secure your tasting room reservation.

Top review
MicheleH
Dined on Feb 25, 2023
Knowledgeable staff regarding all of the wines. Loved the Blanc de Noir 2018 "champagne". It was definitely worth the price of $85 - just an incredible sparkling wine comparable to Veuve or better.
A photo of ARC Restaurant restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1965)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Unspecified
Coal Harbour
About the restaurant
Simple, fresh, local and handcrafted. Our waterfront Vancouver restaurant, ARC, is the perfect West Coast Setting to enjoy urban artisan food. Made with locally sourced ingredients, some from our very own rooftop herb garden and beehives, our food is rivaled only by our stunning harbour and mountain views.
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Christopher
Dined 2 days ago
Happy with our visit, from food to service to Xmas trees! Would recommend this place to family and friends.
A photo of Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1546)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International
Victoria
About the restaurant
Aura plays with fresh local ingredients through global inspiration, crafting flavours and experiences to take you further. Beyond the backdrop of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Aura is an adventure into bold tastes and beautiful platings. Follow your curiosity through a curated wine list or splash into cocktails featuring BC’s finest spirit producers. Whether an evening out, a quick bite after work, or a relaxing patio afternoon taking in the views, let Aura be your journey to something spectacular.
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Marc
Dined on Nov 6, 2024
Overall experience was excellent given location of restaurant with beautiful views of Inn-Harbour. Aura would benefit if presenting more options for vegetarian dishes.
A photo of Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie restaurant
4.7
4.7 (395)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Chinese
Chinatown
About the restaurant
Providing Vancouver with very good Chinese-ish food since 2010.

Bao Bei is a unique restaurant in Chinatown that cultivates casual intimate dining experiences by providing small plates meant to be shared amongst a group of friends and family. Influences are taken from Taiwan and Shanghai but we are also inspired by a range of global flavours that form a more modern approach to Chinese cooking. We also love a good stiff cocktail and a nice glass of gamay to go with our food so we’ve taken great care to create distinctive libations and to curate a nice little list of wines for you.

Top review
Edouardo
Dined on May 20, 2024
The food at Bao Bei was an interesting asian-adjacent culinary experience. We had the family course dinner for a business group. There were wonderful and diverse flavors though the seasoning was very clearly intended for a western culinary palate, biased toward sweet rather than spicy flavors. Portions were adequate and the cocktails were really inventive and fun. I have to admit I was expecting a more authentic high-end Chinese meal, but what we had was delightful and quite memorable.
A photo of Bells & Whistles restaurant
4.1
4.1 (52)
CAN$30 and under
American
East Vancouver
About the restaurant
Celebrating the full spectrum of beer styles, brewers, regions and flavours with small batch brands, local craft beer and a rare level of knowledge.

Bringing a group larger than 6? Please send an email to eat@bellsandwhistlesyvr.ca and we will get back to you as soon as possible to help you make your booking!

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on Jul 29, 2024
The food is great! Lots for kids to do. The food and service was excellent.
A photo of Bufala Edgemont restaurant
4.4
4.4 (459)
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
North Vancouver
About the restaurant
Bufala Edgemont is a place where friends and families can gather for delicious food & drink every day of the week. We prepare fresh, scratch-made classic & contemporary pizzas in the Napolitana style - blistered to perfection in our 800 degree stone oven - along with a tasty selection of Italian-inspired small plates, pasta, main courses and desserts. And as great meals require great drinks, we also offer a delicious selection of cocktails, wines, craft beers, and espresso.

Now accepting limited reservations!
(Not accepting reservations for the patio)

Just a friendly reminder that for the time being we are not accepting cash.

Top review
Chris
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
First visit to Bufala and it won't be the last. Great service and great food.
A photo of Bufala Kerrisdale restaurant
4.8
4.8 (136)
CAN$30 and under
Pizzeria
Kerrisdale
About the restaurant
Bufala is an independent restaurant born out of a passion for pizza and the belief that all communities need a great restaurant.
For Kerrisdale, Bufala is that gathering place - where friends and families can gather for delicious food & drink every day of the week. We prepare fresh, scratch-made classic & contemporary pizzas in the Napolitana style - blistered to perfection in our 800 degree stone oven - along with a tasty selection of Italian-inspired small plates and desserts. And as great meals require great drinks, we also offer a delicious selection of cocktails, wines, craft beers, and espresso.

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Barbaravip
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Bufala is a great spot! Casual, fun , friendly service & great food is comfortable surroundings. A great choice for a fun evening out with family & friends. You can't go wrong at Bufala!
A photo of JJs Restaurant at VCC restaurant
4.9
4.9 (303)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Chinatown
About the restaurant
JJ’s Restaurant is a Vancouver institution. Both the kitchen and front of house are run by students who are in their 2nd level of cook training. Enjoy a three-course a la carte lunch which is reasonably priced and produced with the highest level of passion and care by students with the guidance of their Chef Instructors. If you are interested in a group booking please email culinaryarts@vcc.ca.

Please note that JJ’s and Chef’s Table service may be interrupted by inclement weather, including extreme heat or significant snowfalls. VCC makes this precaution to keep the staff and customers safe. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Top review
Shirley
Dined 3 days ago
This is my second time dining at JJ's cafe, it is always excellent. Everything was amazing. I recommend it to my friends.
A photo of Lucky Taco restaurant
4.5
4.5 (44)
CAN$30 and under
Mexican
Kitsilano
About the restaurant
Lucky Taco is a semi-authentic taqueria steps from the beach in the heart of Kitsilano. We offer delicious tacos and small plates prepared with well-raised meats, sustainable seafood, and local seasonal produce.

Our bar serves an excellent selection of Mexican and local beers, as well as an impressive list of tequila & mezcal served straight up, in flights, or with freshly pressed juices in Vancouver's very best margaritas. Bright, delicious flavours, exceptional value and fantastic daily specials make Lucky Taco as good as casual Mexican gets in Vancouver!

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Asta
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
Great margaritas, I had the lime and the spicy one and both were delicious.
A photo of Belgard Kitchen restaurant
4.7
4.7 (873)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
Gastown
About the restaurant
Inspired by fresh ingredients and local producers, our food menu at Belgard Kitchen highlight Canadian ingredients from east to west, taking influence from techniques across the globe, while our drink menus showcase BC wines as well as craft beer & cider made in house.

Open daily, we offer weekday lunch, weekend brunch, with dinner and and happy hour served seven nights a week.

We love to celebrate! We host full restaurant buy outs for larger groups & events, while our mezzanine and alcove spaces are ideal for intimate occasions & private dining any day of the week.

Join us in the Railtown Design District, just east of Gastown in Vancouver, BC.

Top review
marybethvip
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
Great funky restaurant in a restored warehouse. The area is not great but it’s worth a trip to this excellent restaurant.
A photo of Tojo's Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (838)
CAN$51 and over
Japanese
Fairview
About the restaurant
Located in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, Tojo’s Restaurant is internationally recognized for creating exquisite food served as an art form.

Our dishes are fresh, unique and modern, rooted in Japanese fine dining traditions with a distinct Pacific Northwest perspective, using the finest seasonal, local and organic ingredients.

We celebrated our 30 year anniversary in October 2018.

Top review
Gil
Dined 7 days ago
Great food and the staff were amazing. The weird thing was they had the internet radio station "Calm" playing on their music system. It was not a paid subscription so it was playing commercials and advertising itself. Very distracting.
A photo of The Diamond restaurant
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Tapas / Small Plates
Gastown
About the restaurant
Your friendly neighbourhood cocktail parlour with a premium selection of cured meats and cheeses.

*No phone number*
The best way to get in touch is to message us directly through OpenTable regarding your booking or email us at anytime via info@di6mond.com
Please note, we are in service each evening from 5pm onwards and response times may vary.

Reservation deposits are non-refundable.

Top review
Cattan
Dined on Aug 4, 2023
I will miss you! Thanks for all of the great memories ❤️❤️❤️
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