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18th Annual 2015 Golden Plates Readers Choice Awards – Georgia Straight
Happy Wednesday great foodie friends, here is the 18th Annual readers choice awards brought to us from the Georgia Straight and really ulitmately you the readers.
Enjoy and use this list next time you are wondering where to head out for a great meal!
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GOLDEN PLATES WINNERS
Best restaurant overall
- Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty
- Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 W. Georgia
- Vij’s, 1480 W. 11th
Best fine dining
- Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 W. Georgia
- Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty
- Bishop’s, 2183 W. 4th
- Le Crocodile, 100–909 Burrard
Best mid-price restaurant
- Fable, 1944 W. 4th
- Les Faux Bourgeois, 663 E. 15th
- Burgoo, Various locations
Best budget restaurant
- White Spot, Various locations
- La Taqueria, Various locations
- Hawker’s Delight, 4127 Main St
Best hotel restaurant
- Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 W. Georgia
- YEW seafood + bar, 791 W. Georgia
- Tableau Bar Bistro, 1181 Melville
Best hotel café
- Bel Cafe, 801 W. Georgia
- giovane café + wine bar, 1038 Canada Place
- Café Pacifica, 300–999 Canada Place
Best resort restaurant
- The Pointe Restaurant at the Wickaninnish Inn, 500 Osprey Lane, Tofino
- Araxi Restaurant + Bar, 4222 Village Square, Whistler
- The Wildflower Restaurant at Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 4599 Chateau Blvd., Whistler
Best casino for eats
- River Rock Casino, 8811 River Rd., Richmond
- Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, 2080 United Blvd., Richmond
- Edgewater Casino, 311-750 Pacific Blvd. S.
Best view restaurant
- The Boathouse Restaurant, Various locations
- Seasons in the Park, Queen Elizabeth Park (West 33rd Avenue at Cambie Street)
- Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
- Salmon House on the Hill, 2229 Folkestone Way, West Van
Best restaurant considered a Vancouver legend
- Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, 777 Thurlow
- Bishop’s, 2183 W. 4th
- Hy’s Encore Vancouver, 637 Hornby
Best restaurant interior design
- Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty
- Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 W. Georgia
- Homer St. Cafe and Bar, 898 Homer
Best restaurant atmosphere
- Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty
- Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
- Alibi Room, 157 Alexander
Best restaurant service
- Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 W. Georgia
- Bishop’s, 2183 W. 4th
- YEW seafood + bar, 791 W. Georgia
Best use of local ingredients
- Fable, 1944 W. 4th
- Forage, 1300 Robson
- Farmer’s Apprentice, 1535 W. 6th
- Edible Canada, 1596 Johnston, Granville Island
Best restaurant for a working lunch
- Tableau Bar Bistro, 1181 Melville
- Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
- Meat & Bread, Various locations
Most romantic restaurant
- Seasons in the Park, Queen Elizabeth Park (West 33rd Avenue at Cambie Street)
- Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty
- The Teahouse, 7501 Stanley Park Dr.
Best kid-friendly restaurant
- White Spot, Various locations
- Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co., Various locations
- McDonald’s
Best place for food on campus
- Mahony & Sons Public House, Various locations
- Pie R Squared, 6138 Student Union Blvd., UBC
- The Delly, 6138 Student Union Blvd., UBC
Best catering company
- The Lazy Gourmet, 1605 W. 5th
- The Butler Did It Catering, 620 Clark Drive
- Culinary Capers Catering, 1545 W. 3rd
Best chain restaurant
- Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
- Earls Restaurant, Various locations
- White Spot, Various locations
Best eatery with live entertainment
- East is East, Various locations
- Federico’s Supper Club, 1728 Commercial
- Libra Room, 1608 Commercial
Best pre-theatre restaurant
- Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty
- Homer St. Cafe and Bar, 898 Homer
- Cibo Trattoria, 900 Seymour
- West, 2881 Granville
Best pre-game restaurant
- Library Square Public House, 300 W. Georgia
- Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty
- The Pint, 455 Abbott
Best restaurant for watching the game
- Boston Pizza, Various locations
- Earls Restaurant, Various locations
- The Pint, 455 Abbott
Best restaurant for people-watching
- Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
- Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, 777 Thurlow
- Tap & Barrel Restaurant, Various locations
Best restaurant for a birthday celebration
- Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
- Keg Steakhouse & Bar, Various locations
- Red Robin, Various locations
Best restaurant for lingering over dinner
- Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty
- YEW seafood + bar, 791 W. Georgia
- Nomad, 3950 Main
Restaurant with the hottest staff/servers
- Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
- Earls Restaurant, Various locations
- Joey Restaurants, Various locations
Best restaurant patio
- Dockside, 1253 Johnston, Granville Island
- Tap & Barrel Restaurant, Various locations
- Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
Best restaurant in which to hang out on a rainy day
- Burgoo, Various locations
- The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
- Café Medina, 780 Richards
Best restaurant in which to hang out on a sunny day
- Local Public Eatery, 2210 Cornwall
- Tap & Barrel Restaurant, Various locations
- Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
Best restaurant for a first date with somebody you met online
- Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
- Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty
- Tableau Bar Bistro, 1181 Melville
Best restaurant for a 3 a.m. meal
- The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
- Denny’s Restaurant, Various locations
- Lucy’s Eastside Diner, 2708 Main
Best restaurant to cure a hangover
- Denny’s Restaurant, Various locations
- Bon’s Off Broadway, 2451 Nanaimo
- Yolk’s Restaurant & Commissary, 1298 East Hastings Street
Best all-you-can-eat restaurant
- Shabusen Yakiniku House, 202-755 Burrard
- River Rock Casino, 8811 River Rd., Richmond
- Tomokazu Japanese Restaurant, 201–1128 W. Broadway
Best hole-in-the-wall
- Bon’s Off Broadway, 2451 Nanaimo
- Hawker’s Delight, 4127 Main St
- Peaceful Restaurant, Various locations
Best food truck
- Tacofino, Various locations
- Mom’s Grilled Cheese, Mobile locations
- Vij’s, 1480 W. 11th
Best food court
- Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway
- Pacific Centre, 701 W. Georgia
- Richmond Centre, 6551 No 3 Rd., Richmond
Best takeout/delivery
- Noodlebox, Various locations
- Panago, Various locations
- Peaceful Restaurant, Various locations
Best pastry bakery
- Beaucoup Bakery & Café , 2150 Fir
- Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie, Various locations
- Thierry, 1059 Alberni
Best bread bakery
- Terra Breads, Various locations
- Cobs Bread, Various locations
- Purebread, 159 W. Hastings
Best gluten-free bakery
- Lemonade Gluten Free Bakery, 3385 Cambie
- East Village Bakery, 2166 East Hastings Street
- The Gluten Free Epicurean, 633 E. 15th
Best specialty food store
- Whole Foods Market, Various locations
- The Gourmet Warehouse, 1340 E. Hastings
- Bosa Foods, Various locations
Best picnic supplier
- Whole Foods Market, Various locations
- The Dirty Apron Cooking School & Delicatessen, 540 Beatty
- Oyama Sausage Company, 126–1689 Johnston, Granville Island
Best deli
- Oyama Sausage Company, 126–1689 Johnston, Granville Island
- Santa Barbara Market, 1322 Commercial
- La Grotta Del Formaggio, 1791 Commercial
Best butcher
- Windsor Quality Meats, 4110 Main Street
- Jackson’s Meats and Deli, 2214 W. 4th
- Big Lou’s Butcher Shop, 269 Powell
Best seafood store
- The Daily Catch Seafood Company, Various locations
- The Fish Counter, 3825 Main
- 7 Seas Fish Co., Various locations
Best specialty cheese store
- Les Amis du Fromage, Various locations
- Benton Brothers Fine Cheese, Various locations
- La Grotta Del Formaggio, 1791 Commercial
Best grocery store café
- Whole Foods Market, Various locations
- Urban Fare, Various locations
- Le Marché St. George, 4393 St. George
- Meinhardt Fine Foods, 3002 Granville
Best retro café/grocer
- Le Marché St. George, 4393 St. George
- Harvest Community Foods, 243 Union
- The Mighty Oak, 198 W. 18th
Best retro diner
- Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe, 2095 W. 4th
- The Templeton, 1087 Granville
- Lucy’s Eastside Diner, 2708 Main
Best farmers market
- Trout Lake Farmers Market, North parking lot of John Hendry Park
- Kitsilano
- Nat Bailey Winter Market
Best cooking store
- Ming Wo, Various locations
- The Gourmet Warehouse, 1340 E. Hastings
- Cookworks, Various locations
Best professional culinary school
- Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, 101–1505 W. 2nd Ave.
- Vancouver Community College, 250 W. Pender
- Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver, 2725 Main Street
Best place for casual cooking classes
- The Dirty Apron Cooking School & Delicatessen, 540 Beatty
- The Gourmet Warehouse, 1340 E. Hastings
- Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks, 1740 West 2nd Avenue
Best new restaurant
- Ask for Luigi, 305 Alexander
- Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, 845 Burrard
- Nomad, 3950 Main
- Blacktail Restaurant + Lounge, 200–332 Water
- Farmer’s Apprentice, 1535 W. 6th
Best new restaurant outside Vancouver
- My Shanti, 15869 Croydon Drive, Surrey
- Wolf in the Fog, 150 Fourth St., Tofino
- Kazu Japanese Restaurant (Burnaby), 4332 Hastings St., Burnaby
- Wooden Spoon (White Rock), 15171 Russell Ave., White Rock
Best Burnaby restaurant
- The Pear Tree Restaurant, 4120 E. Hastings St., Burnaby
- Anton’s Pasta Bar, 4260 East Hastings St., Burnaby
- Horizons, 100 Centennial Way, Burnaby
Best North Shore restaurant
- Beach House at Dundarave Pier, 150 25th St., West Van
- Salmon House on the Hill, 2229 Folkestone Way, West Van
- Arms Reach Bistro, 4390 Gallant Ave., North Van
- Fishworks, 91 Lonsdale Ave., North Van
- Burgoo, 3 Lonsdale Ave., North Van
Best Richmond restaurant
- Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant, 140-3866 Bayview St., Richmond
- Gudrun, 150–3500 Moncton St., Steveston
- Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant, 102–4940 No. 3 Rd., Richmond
Best Surrey, Delta, White Rock, and Langley restaurant
- My Shanti, 15869 Croydon Drive, Surrey
- Tap Restaurant, 15350 34 Ave., Surrey
- Central City Brew Pub + Restaurant, 13450 102nd Ave., Surrey
Best New Westminster, Port Moody, Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam restaurant
- Wild Rice, 122–810 Quayside Dr., New West
- Longtail Kitchen, 116-810 Quayside Dr., New West
- Re-Up BBQ, 114–810 Quayside Dr., New West
Best Whistler restaurant
- Araxi Restaurant + Bar, 4222 Village Square, Whistler
- Bearfoot Bistro, 4121 Village Green, Whistler
- RimRock Cafe, 2117 Whistler Rd., Whistler
Best African
- Simba’s Grill, 825 Denman
- Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant, 2149 Commercial Dr.
- Red Sea Café and Restaurant, 670 E. Broadway
Best Chinese (Cantonese)
- Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant, Various locations
- Kirin Seafood Restaurant, Various locations
- Hon’s Wun-Tun House, Various locations
Best Chinese (Shanghainese + northern style)
- Peaceful Restaurant, Various locations
- Shanghai River, 7831 Westminster Hwy., Richmond
- Lin Chinese Cuisine and Tea House, 1537 W. Broadway
Best Chinese (Taiwanese + other)
- Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle, Various locations
- Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie, 163 Keefer
- Szechuan ChongQing, Various locations
Best Continental
- Le Crocodile, 100–909 Burrard
- Tableau Bar Bistro, 1181 Melville
- Homer St. Cafe and Bar, 898 Homer
Best Eastern European/Russian
- Ukrainian Village Restaurant, 815 Denman
- Balkan House, 7530 Edmonds St., Burnaby
- Bernie’s Balkan Kitchen, 3484 Kingsway
Best Philippine
- Pinpin Restaurant, 6113 Fraser
- Max’s Restaurant, 3546 Kingsway
- Goldilocks Bakeshop, Various locations
Best French
- Le Crocodile, 100–909 Burrard
- Les Faux Bourgeois, 663 E. 15th
- L’Abattoir, 217 Carrall
- Tableau Bar Bistro, 1181 Melville
Best German
- Vancouver Alpen Club, 4875 Victoria
- Bestie, 105 E. Pender
- Jägerhof, 71 Lonsdale Avenue, North Van
Best Greek
- Stepho’s Souvlaki Greek Taverna, Various locations
- Kalamata Greek Taverna, 1481 W. Broadway
- Takis’ Taverna, 1106 Davie
Best North Indian
- Vij’s, 1480 W. 11th
- Raga Restaurant, 1177 W. Broadway
- Indian Oven, 2006 W. 4th
Best South Indian
- House of Dosas, 1391 Kingsway
- Chutney Villa, 147 E. Broadway
- Madras Dosa House, 5656 Fraser
Best Italian
- Ask for Luigi, 305 Alexander
- Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca, 1133 and 1129 Hamilton St.
- La Quercia, 3689 W. 4th
Best Japanese
- Tojo’s, 1133 W. Broadway
- Miku Restaurant, 70–200 Granville
- Guu, Various locations
Best Korean
- Damso Modern Korean Cuisine, 867 Denman
- Sura Korean Royal Cuisine, Various locations
- Jang Mo Jib, Various locations
Best Latin American
- Baru Latino Restaurante, 2535 Alma
- Chicha, 136 E. Broadway
- Cuchillo, 261 Powell
Best Caribbean
- The Reef, Various locations
- Calabash Bistro, 428 Carrall
- Havana, 1212 Commercial
Best Lebanese
- Nuba Restaurant and Café Nuba, Various locations
- Jamjar, 2280 Commercial Dr.
- Saj&Co, 813 Davie St.
Best Malaysian
- Banana Leaf, Various locations
- Kaya Malay Bistro, 1063 W. Broadway
- Tamarind Hill, Various locations
- Tropika, Various locations
Best Mediterranean
- Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca, 1133 and 1129 Hamilton St.
- Provence, Various locations
- Nuba Restaurant and Café Nuba, Various locations
Best Mexican
- Las Margaritas Restaurante y Cantina, 1999 W. 4th
- La Taqueria, Various locations
- La Mezcalaria, 1622 Commercial
Best Middle Eastern
- Afghan Horsemen, 202-1833 Anderson, Granville Island
- Nuba Restaurant and Café Nuba, Various locations
- East is East, Various locations
Best Pacific Northwest
- Bishop’s, 2183 W. 4th
- Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, 1095 Hamilton
- West, 2881 Granville
Best Persian
- Cazba Restaurant, Various locations
- Afghan Horsemen, 202-1833 Anderson, Granville Island
- Zeitoon, Various locations
Best Portuguese
- Casa Verde, 3532 Commercial St.
- Nando’s, Various locations
- Chefe Daniel Flavours of Portugal, 2268 Kingsway
- Portuguese Club of Vancouver, 1144 Commercial
Best Spanish
- España, 1118 Denman
- The Sardine Can, 26 Powell
- Bin 941, 941 Davie
Best Thai
- Maenam, 1938 W. 4th
- Bob Likes Thai Food, Various locations
- Green Basil Thai Restaurant, 4623 Kingsway, Burnaby
Best Singaporean
- Kaya Malay Bistro, 1063 W. Broadway
- Banana Leaf, Various locations
- Tropika, Various locations
Best Vietnamese
- Pho Hoang Vietnamese Restaurant, 3388 Main
- Phnom Penh Restaurant, 244 E. Georgia
- Pho Tan Vietnamese Restaurant, Various locations
Best breakfast
- Café Medina, 780 Richards
- Yolk’s Restaurant & Commissary, 1298 East Hastings Street
- Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe, 2095 W. 4th
Best bagel
- Solly’s Bagelry, Various locations
- Siegel’s Bagels, Various locations
- Rosemary Rocksalt, Various locations
Best brunch
- Café Medina, 780 Richards
- Fable, 1944 W. 4th
- Yolk’s Restaurant & Commissary, 1298 East Hastings Street
Best appetizers
- Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
- Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, 845 Burrard
- YEW seafood + bar, 791 W. Georgia
Best burger
- Romer’s Burger Bar, Various locations
- Vera’s Burger Shack, Various locations
- White Spot, Various locations
Best veggie burger
- The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
- White Spot, Various locations
- Vera’s Burger Shack, Various locations
Best comfort food
- Burgoo, Various locations
- White Spot, Various locations
- The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
Best pub food
- The Irish Heather Gastropub, 210 Carrall Street
- The Fat Badger, 1616 Alberni
- The Charles Bar, 136 W. Cordova
Best bistro
- Tableau Bar Bistro, 1181 Melville
- Bistro Pastis, 2153 W. 4th
- Burgoo, Various locations
Best diner
- Lucy’s Eastside Diner, 2708 Main
- The Templeton, 1087 Granville
- Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe, 2095 W. 4th
Best tapas
- España, 1118 Denman
- The Sardine Can, 26 Powell
- Bin 941, 941 Davie
Best wings
- Wings Tap & Grill, Various locations
- Phnom Penh Restaurant, 244 E. Georgia
- Earls Restaurant, Various locations
Best barbecue
- Memphis Blues Barbeque House, Various locations
- Peckinpah, 2 Water
- Re-Up BBQ, 114–810 Quayside Dr., New West
Best fries
- Belgian Fries, 1885 Commercial
- McDonald’s
- Fritz European Fry House, 718 Davie
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Various locations
Best poutine
- Fritz European Fry House, 718 Davie
- La Belle Patate, 1215 Davie
- Belgian Fries, 1885 Commercial
Best tacos
- La Taqueria, Various locations
- Tacofino, Various locations
- Bandidas Taqueria, 2781 Commercial
Best fish and chips
- Go Fish, 1505 W. 1st
- The Fish Counter, 3825 Main
- Pajo’s, Various locations
Best hot pot
- Fatty Cow Seafood Hot Pot, 5108 Victoria
- Landmark Hot Pot House, 4023 Cambie
- Po Kong Vegetarian Restaurant, 1334 Kingsway
Best seafood
- Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, 1095 Hamilton
- Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, 777 Thurlow
- Rodney’s Oyster House, Various locations
Best fish/shellfish
- Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, 1095 Hamilton
- Rodney’s Oyster House, Various locations
- YEW seafood + bar, 791 W. Georgia
Best pizza by the slice
- Flying Wedge Pizza, Various locations
- Uncle Fatih’s Pizza, Various locations
- FreshSlice, Various locations
Best pizza takeout/delivery
- Panago, Various locations
- Pizzeria Farina, 915 Main
- Uncle Fatih’s Pizza, Various locations
Best pizzeria
- Nicli Antica Pizzeria, 62 E. Cordova
- Via Tevere, 1190 Victoria
- Pizzeria Farina, 915 Main
- Pizzeria Barbarella, 654 E. Broadway
Best steak
- Keg Steakhouse & Bar, Various locations
- Hy’s Encore Vancouver, 637 Hornby
- Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar, 615 Seymour
Best chicken
- Homer St. Cafe and Bar, 898 Homer
- Nando’s, Various locations
- Zabu Chicken, 1635 Robson
Best sushi
- Miku Restaurant, 70–200 Granville
- Tojo’s, 1133 W. Broadway
- Toshi Sushi, 181 E. 16th
Best izakaya
- Hapa Izakaya, Various locations
- Guu, Various locations
- Kingyo Izakaya, 871 Denman
Best ramen
- Kintaro Ramen, 788 Denman
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, 1690 Robson
- Motomachi Shokudo, 740 Denman
Best noodles
- Peaceful Restaurant, Various locations
- Noodlebox, Various locations
- Legendary Noodle House, 1074 Denman
Best dim sum
- Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant, Various locations
- Kirin Seafood Restaurant, Various locations
- Pink Pearl Chinese Restaurant, 1132 E. Hastings
Best salads
- Cactus Club Cafe, Various locations
- Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods, Various locations
- Whole Foods Market, Various locations
Best sandwiches
- Meat & Bread, Various locations
- Finch’s Tea & Coffee House, 353 W. Pender
- Hubbub Sandwich Bliss, Various locations
Best soups
- liquids + solids café & market, Various locations
- Burgoo, Various locations
- The Stock Market, 1689 Johnston, Granville Island
Best wraps
- Steamrollers, Various locations
- The Pita Pit, Various locations
- WrapZone, Various locations
- Budgie’s Burritos, 44 Kingsway
Best vegetarian
- The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
- The Acorn, 3995 Main
- Heirloom Vegetarian, 1509 W. 12th
Most vegan-friendly
- The Naam Restaurant, 2724 W. 4th
- The Acorn, 3995 Main
- Graze, 3980 Fraser
Best gluten-free dining
- The Wallflower Modern Diner, 2420 Main
- Graze, 3980 Fraser
- The Juice Truck, Various locations
Best organic dining
- Aphrodite’s Organic Café & Pie Shop, 3605 W. 4th
- Graze, 3980 Fraser
- Burdock & Co., 2702 Main
Best desserts
- True Confections, Various locations
- Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie, Various locations
- Thierry, 1059 Alberni
Best ice cream/gelato/frozen yogurt
- Bella Gelateria, Various locations
- Earnest Ice Cream, 3992 Fraser
- Mario’s Gelati, 88 East 1st Avenue
Best chocolate shop
- Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie, Various locations
- Purdy’s Chocolates, Various locations
- Chocolate Arts, 1620 W. 3rd Ave.
Best doughnut shop
- Cartems Donuterie, 534 W. Pender St.
- Lucky’s Doughnuts, Various locations
- Lee’s Donuts, 122–1689 Johnston, Granville Island
Best restaurant wine list (B.C.)
- Tap & Barrel Restaurant, Various locations
- YEW seafood + bar, 791 W. Georgia
- Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, 845 Burrard
Best restaurant wine list (imported)
- Hawksworth Restaurant, 801 W. Georgia
- Chambar Restaurant, 568 Beatty
- Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca, 1133 and 1129 Hamilton St.
Best B.C. wine/winery (red)
- Burrowing Owl, 500 Burrowing Owl Pl., Oliver
- Mission Hill Family Estate, 1730 Mission Hill Road, West Kelowna
- Painted Rock, 400 Smythe Drive, Penticton
Best B.C. wine/winery (white)
- JoieFarm Winery, 2825 Naramata Road, Naramata
- Blasted Church, 378 Parsons Road, Okanagan Falls
- Mission Hill Family Estate, 1730 Mission Hill Road, West Kelowna
- Tinhorn Creek, 32830 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver
Best winery/vineyard restaurant
- The Sonora Room, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 500 Burrowing Owl Pl., Oliver
- Miradoro Restaurant, Tinhorn Creek Winery, 537 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver
- Terrace Restaurant, 1730 Mission Hill Road, West Kelowna
Best wine bar
- UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar, 900 Seymour
- Salt Tasting Room, 45 Blood Alley
- Vancouver Urban Winery, 55 Dunlevy
Best hotel lounge
- Lobby Lounge and Terrace at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place
- 1927 Lobby Lounge at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 801 W. Georgia
- YEW seafood + bar, 791 W. Georgia
Best bar lounge
- The Keefer Bar, 135 Keefer
- Granville Room, 957 Granville
- Pourhouse, 162 Water
Best bartender
- Shaun Layton (L’Abattoir)
- Lauren Mote (Uva)
- Cooper Tardivel (Hawksworth)
- David Wolowidnyk (West)
Best restaurant B.C. beer selection
- Alibi Room, 157 Alexander
- Craft Beer Market, 85 W. 1st
- St. Augustine’s Craft Brew House + Kitchen, 2360 Commercial
Best restaurant imported beer selection
- BierCraft Restaurants, Various locations
- Craft Beer Market, 85 W. 1st
- Alibi Room, 157 Alexander
Best restaurant for cocktails
- Pourhouse, 162 Water
- The Bimini Public House, 2010 W. 4th
- L’Abattoir, 217 Carrall
- The Diamond, 6 Powell
Best restaurant for drink specials
- The Metropole Community Pub, 320 Abbott
- Lamplighter Public House, 92 Water
- The Charles Bar, 136 W. Cordova
Best restaurant for a stiff drink
- Granville Room, 957 Granville
- Pourhouse, 162 Water
- The Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar, 905 Dunsmuir
Best pub
- Alibi Room, 157 Alexander
- Doolin’s, 654 Nelson Street
- The Irish Heather Gastropub, 210 Carrall Street
- The Bimini Public House, 2010 W. 4th
Best brewpub restaurant
- Steamworks, 375 Water
- Yaletown Brewing Co., 1111 Mainland Street
- Steel Toad Brewpub & Dining Hall, 97 E. 2nd Ave.
Best university/college pub/lounge
- Koerner’s Pub, 6371 Crescent Rd., UBC
- Mahony & Sons Public House, Various locations
- The Pit Pub, 6138 Student Union Blvd., UBC
Best local distillery
- Odd Society Spirits, 1725 Powell Street
- Long Table Distillery, 1451 Hornby St.
- The Liberty Distillery, 1494 Old Bridge Rd., Granville Island
Best local brewery
- Granville Island Brewing, 1441 Cartwright St.
- Brassneck Brewery, 2148 Main Street
- Parallel 49, 1950 Triumph Street
Best new brewery
- Brassneck Brewery, 2148 Main Street
- Strange Fellows Brewing, 1345 Clark Dr.
- 33 Acres, 15 W. 8th
- Main Street Brewing Company, 261 East 7th Avenue
Best brewery tasting room
- Brassneck Brewery, 2148 Main Street
- 33 Acres, 15 W. 8th
- Parallel 49, 1950 Triumph Street
Best locally brewed beer
- Granville Island Lions Winter Ale, 1441 Cartwright St.
- Brassneck Brewery Passive Aggressive Pale Ale, 2148 Main Street
- Parallel 49 Brewing Gypsy Tears Ruby Ale, 1950 Triumph Street
- Central City’s Red Racer IPA, 11411 Bridgeview Drive, Surrey
Best Canadian beer brewed outside B.C.
- Steam Whistle Brewing
- Mill Street
- Unibroue, 80 Des Carrières Street, Chambly, Québec
Best private wine store
- Liberty Wine Merchants, Various locations
- Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba
- Marquis Wine Cellars, 1034 Davie Street
Best private liquor store
- Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba
- Granville Liquor Store, 2658 Granville Street
- The Brewery Creek Liquor Store, 3045 Main Street
Best private beer store
- The Brewery Creek Liquor Store, 3045 Main Street
- Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba
- Granville Liquor Store, 2658 Granville Street
Best independent coffee shop
- Revolver Coffee, 325 Cambie Street
- 49th Parallel, Various locations
- Matchstick Coffee Roasters, Various locations
Best coffee shop (local chain)
- JJ Bean Coffee Roasters, Various locations
- Bean Around the World Coffees, Various locations
- Caffè Artigiano, Various locations
Best coffee shop (national chain)
- Starbucks, Various locations
- Blenz, Various locations
- Tim Hortons, Various locations
Best fair trade coffee shop
- Trees Organic Coffee & Roasting House, Various locations
- Revolver Coffee, 325 Cambie Street
- 49th Parallel, Various locations
Best tea house
- The Secret Garden Tea Company, 5559 West Boulevard
- DAVIDsTEA, Various locations
- The Urban Tea Merchant, 1070 W. Georgia
Best juice bar
- The Juice Truck, Various locations
- Jugo Juice
- The Juicery Co., Various locations
Best wine festival/event
- Vancouver International Wine Fest
- Naramata Bench Wineries Spring and Fall Events
- Okanagan Wine Festival
25th Annual Vancouver magazine Restaurant awards
For the 25th year Vancouver Magazine has published the “best of” restaurant awards decided by a panel of 18 judges and boasting 49 different categories.
The great thing about this list is it is also broken down by areas of the city.
“You Gotta Try These”