Need Restaruant Suggestions

[pooner144]

ok, so maybe this isn't the greatest place to ask.... but hey, I figure many of you know your way around town probably better than so....

It's my anniversery coming up and I'm looking for a great Restaraunt to take my SO. As we don't have a car it needs to be at least somewhat transit accessible, or maybe we'll take a cab.... who knows. Anyways, I was thinking about NU on Granville Island, or Horizons close to SFU. I need something that wow's the senses.

so tell me what your favorite 5 star place is.

 

[visioneast]

Hello. I suggest you to go The Mill Marine Bistro & Dock. It is one of my favourite restaurants. I am sure you and your SO will love it.

http://www.millbistro.ca

You can get there by taking Sky Train.

 

[twoblues]

I've never gone wrong with Bishop's on W 4th and Yew (or thereabouts). Transit accessible. Entree's are about $25, but the service is spectacular. I always go there for my (I mean 'our') anniversary.

Good:
Bishops
Lumiere's is great, but can be pricey with their set menu.
Chartwell's in the Four Seasons downtown is nice as well, though pricey, the service is exceptional.

Bad (in my books)
Aqua Riva at the Waterfront was less than impressive.
Rain City Grill in the West End, again, less than impressed for the price.

Yet to try:
Horizons is supposed to be good, but it's not really transit accessible.
Diva at the Met supposed to be quite nice.

 

[HeMadeMeDoIt]

I'm a big fan of Gotham steakhouse on Seymour street across from the a &b sound, Seasons at Queen Elizabeth Park and the Five Sails at the Pan Pacific Hotel.

 

[bartendr]

Monk McQueens-Stamps Landing
Caffe de Medici-Robson St.
The Keg-Thyrlow & Alberni

 

[rmy]

HY's Encore on Hornby is very romantic (then, just down the street, you could pop into the Swedish Touch for dessert!!)

 

[Six-Pack]

I wine and dine clients alot. I recommend:

Chiopinas in Yaletown, and either before or after go for a drink at George's which is next door (the so-called latest "IN" place to go). At Chiopinas take the time to have the wine guru show his stuff - samples, recommendations etc. Ask for a seat in the smaller room. Last time I as there we had chilled vodka (Pravda - awesome stuff) with fresh oysters to start.

Diva at the Met - always great food/service - portions leave the average guy hungary.

Nu - small portions - but she will know she is at the hippest place in town

Monks - no wow factor for me as it has been around for so long - view is obviously great

Bishops - I call it the home for the blue hairs - but food is awesome

Quattros - now we are moving down towards a tad bit more casual - no one will look twice if you wear jeans - but food is very good and place is small and cozy

Il Giardino - old stand by

Salt lick is a cool place for a drink

if this is not enough google Jamie Maw Vancouver Restuarants - guy is a total >>>> but he is the # 1 restaurant reviewer in town

Six-Pack

 

[pooner144]

Thanks Six-Pack and the Rest. Doing some research I hear Hy's is a great place but the food's been lacking lately according to a review I read.

So from your comments and suggestions I was thinking of Cioppino's but I called them and found that they are closed during the week that I would like to go... so I guess that eliminates one idea. So then I'm leaning towards Bishop's.

I've been to West. That was amazing food. I definetly don't want to leave hungry so I'll leave off a few of the above suggestions. Been to Monks... not a big deal for me there. Also been to Morton's which was great.... apparantly very similar to Gothams. So I'll save that for when we go out with friends who worship the almighty huge steak. I've thought of Lumiere's but you're right, maybe a little pricey with the set menu.... and I'm guessing pretty pretentious.

Feel free to keep shooting me ideas... I love Italian and Pacific Northwest Cuisine is also great. And of course.... whatever type of infused cooking that chefs manage to pull off.

Thanks for your help

 

[DJLAW]

Feenies. as im told, it is a little less dressy but he is the iron chef after all. the food cant be that bad.

i forget the name of his other restaurant.

there are also two revolving restaurants. very romantic. great view. i would go with that if i was in your position. the one on robson is a little more expensive but still very nice. except for the bathroom. that was a little dissappointing.

 

[spencer68]

I would recommend Morton's for steak (you've already been there); Cardero's for their pork chops; Cannery is an old stand by but a little hard to get to now with the gate and all; C Restaurant or Coast in Yaletown is good for seafood; Le Crocodile for French; Villa Del Lupo or Amarcord for Italian. That's all I can think of right now off teh top of my head. Good luck.

 

[Ray]

The 'Hart House' restaurant at Deer Lake is awesome.

Sandbar at Granville Island.

Joe Fortes at Thurlow/Robson.

Cardero's, right off Cardero street, next to the Westin Bayshore hotel. Nice view of Stanley Park and the yachts in False Creek.

 

[williewheeler]

nobody has mentioned the Banana Leaf yet (W. Broadway in Kits). Great food, good service, avg. atmosphere, avg. prices. never left hungry!

 

[mustangjoe]

who needs an expenisive place to eat? It all ends up in the fucking toilet anyways. BBQ the wife a $5 steak, pour some cheap wine down her throat, then get her to blow you for the rest of the night while you watch highlights on Sportsnet.

 

[Randy Whorewald]

How about the Cannery? It ain't cheap but the view is terrific.

 

[jim]

How about the Cannery? It ain't cheap but the view is terrific.

Yes very nice place, Horizons has a great view as well.

 

[Very Veronica]

My picks for romantic restaurants would be in the velvet room at the Opus or if it's a warm summer nite, the outdoor patio at Il Giardino. I've never had the pleasure but i've heard the chef's table at Diva at the Met is pretty special too. Bon appetit!

 

[Sonny]

What about "Seasons in the Park" in Elizabeth Park off Cambie? It's at the top of the hill and offers an absolutely great view of the city in a quiet peaceful area. Food's pretty good as well.