The best restaurant in Vancouver!

[manni]

Ok here's a question for ya, kids.

I'm seeking a restaurant with excellent seafood and a stellar view for someone near and dear's birthday dinner.

This narrows out Blue Water and Coast which would've been my top two seafood picks. Sure they both have ambiance but neither have a nice view.

Sure there's Monk McQueen's, Lift and Salmon House on the Hill but I'd love a good recommendation for somewhere new if there's some little gem out there I've yet to hear about.

Any recommendations?

If all else fails, I'm reserving at Coast.

Cardero's in Coal Harbour. great view, good food and not so pretentious.

 

[Big Dog Striker]

Has anybody been to ensemble on Thurlow by our very own Top Chef Canada winner Dale MacKay?

" When a door closes, a window opens. " :nod:

The closure of Lumiere in Kitsilano turned out to be a blessing not only for Dale MacKay but for Vancouverites as well who value good food and great service at a reasonable price. I hope Ensemble will be the start of MacKay's mini restaurant empire. :thumb:

 

[asdfg1218]

Did anyone else watching Top Chef Canada think MacKay came off arrogant and acted like a bratty child in the kitchen when he got stressed?

 

[little sunshine]

I am a huge fan of seafood and i have to say my all time favorite (for now) is the Banana leaf.
Always great service and amazing food.
They have the best lechee mojitos also!!!

Christy xo
http://www.christy101.escort-site.com

 

[Fillup]

Recently had lunch at West, first return visit since DH left. Turns out the place is still very good. Look for it to get even better when Quang Dang takes over.

 

[classy_azn]

Tampopo all you can eat baby!!!

 

[Cliffy Ronaldo]

The Reef on Main; Havana on the Drive (Cuban).

Kingston 11 Reggae Cafe in North Van (never been but seen some good reviews).

 

[joho]

Where is the best restaurant with great pizza/good Italian food and nice ambiance even with kids?

 

[uncleg]

LOL....try again

I asked for restaurants not my damn spelling to be corrected. Do you need a spanking

Don't be too hard on him, I think MJ might be out of town...............either that or it might be a genetic thing...:nod:

 

[Devils_Advocate]

Grub on Main Street... Make sure to call for reservations.

http://grubonmain.ca/index.html.html

 

[badbadboy]

Where is the best restaurant with great pizza/good Italian food and nice ambiance even with kids?

Chucky Cheese or BP? (Please )

That is one thing that bugs me in a 4 star restaurant that a couple will bring junior with them and next thing you know the kids screaming, running down crowded aisles and tossing food. Not saying your kids would but IMHO there is a time/place for younger kids.

I like this place for a wood fire thin crust pizza :thumb:


Al Porto Ristorante

 

[Very Veronica]

Where is the best restaurant with great pizza/good Italian food and nice ambiance even with kids?

yummy + authentic http://novopizzeria.com/novo/novo_pizzeria_and_wine_bar_home_page_1.html

subpar pizza but better for kids http://www.rockymountainflatbread.ca/menus/index.html

 

[Big Dog Striker]

Cafe Medina

I like Cafe Medina for brunch. Part of Chambar's growing mini restaurant empire. :nod:

 

[InTheBum]

congee noodle house is 1/2 a block west of main on broadway north side of the street

parking in the back,

food is very good but noodle house format so the ambiance not quite the same as a kirin or sun sui wa
nothing wrong with the food though, service is good and food comes quickly

I use to eat there regularly until I found out they got shut down for a month or so a couple of times, due to health reasons....

 

[emacky]

I use to eat there regularly until I found out they got shut down for a month or so a couple of times, due to health reasons....

eewww I only go there when I'm hungover. Not a fan of that place

 

[Big Dog Striker]

My favorite Italian Resto as of late is LA QUERCIA in Kits - quite tiny in size but such excellent Italian food and service. Definitely one of the best in the city. Gotta do magic sometimes to get a table here. It's like Harlem's Rao's has moved to Kits. :thumb:

 

[Fillup]

I'd put Tavola up against it any day.

 

[Big Dog Striker]

I'd put Tavola up against it any day.

Actually I went to Tavola 2x last year and the food and ambiance was pretty superb as well. :nod:

 

[Fillup]

We are very lucky in Vancouver for great Italian. Just happened about 5 years ago when Cibo opened, then Campagnolo. La Buca, La Quercia, Nook, Tavola, Nicili Antica. Now the new place in the 5th Ave Theatre.

 

[Big Dog Striker]

We are very lucky in Vancouver for great Italian. Just happened about 5 years ago when Cibo opened, then Campagnolo. La Buca, La Quercia, Nook, Tavola, Nicili Antica. Now the new place in the 5th Ave Theatre.

I second on that. Dining-wise - Vancouver Rocks!! :thumb: