The Heart of Downtown
Food Scene
Maître pâtissier Thierry Busset offers a contemporary approach to the handcrafted chocolates, macarons, pastries, and desserts. For the chocaholic in you.
94 locals recommend
Thierry Alberni
1059 Alberni StMaître pâtissier Thierry Busset offers a contemporary approach to the handcrafted chocolates, macarons, pastries, and desserts. For the chocaholic in you.
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StVery hip, very now. French influenced West Coast fare.
Ask for a patio table. This restaurant is right under Granville Bridge and the view is breathtaking.
103 locals recommend
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston StreetAsk for a patio table. This restaurant is right under Granville Bridge and the view is breathtaking.
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetFine Indian cuisine by one of the most creative chefs in town.
This is a restaurant without a kitchen. A great place to taste cheese, olives, an amazing variety of cold cuts, and wine.
63 locals recommend
Salt Tasting Room
227 W Pender StThis is a restaurant without a kitchen. A great place to taste cheese, olives, an amazing variety of cold cuts, and wine.
Izakaya. Japanese tapas and Japanese beer on the tap. Look for the stairs at the back of the plaza. This place is so hidden that even locals have a hard time finding it.
44 locals recommend
Guu Garden
888 Nelson StIzakaya. Japanese tapas and Japanese beer on the tap. Look for the stairs at the back of the plaza. This place is so hidden that even locals have a hard time finding it.
Are you a foodie? The Blue Water Café is for you. Great service, creative food.
204 locals recommend
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton StAre you a foodie? The Blue Water Café is for you. Great service, creative food.
The long line on the sidewalk is well-deserved: the food is fabulous!
141 locals recommend
Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna
1124 Davie StThe long line on the sidewalk is well-deserved: the food is fabulous!
Shizenya
965 Hornby StAll fresh and organic Japanese food steps from the apartment.
These guys sell over 300 porchetta and salsa verde sandwiches a day. Go find out why.
132 locals recommend
Meat & Bread
370 Cambie StThese guys sell over 300 porchetta and salsa verde sandwiches a day. Go find out why.
Bella Gelateria
1752 W Cordova StBest ice-cream in downtown.
Pokerrito
558 Dunsmuir StBest poé bowl in town, hands down!
THE HOMER
377 Smithe StA Vancouver-style brasserie.
Shopping
Did you forget to pack extra boxers or flip flops? Don't sweat. You'll find a myriad of stores at Pacific Centre Mall.
571 locals recommend
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StDid you forget to pack extra boxers or flip flops? Don't sweat. You'll find a myriad of stores at Pacific Centre Mall.
Have you ever been to a Muji? The Robson street "branch" is just big enough, with lots of natural light.
MUJI Robson Street
1125 Robson StHave you ever been to a Muji? The Robson street "branch" is just big enough, with lots of natural light.
Sightseeing
Known as 'the sails' it's a landmark. Great view of the mountains. From here you can keep walking to Gastown.
204 locals recommend
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceKnown as 'the sails' it's a landmark. Great view of the mountains. From here you can keep walking to Gastown.
Put aside an afternoon or a whole day to explore Granville Island, but make sure you don't miss the market.
8 locals recommend
グランビル・アイランド
1502 Duranleau StreetPut aside an afternoon or a whole day to explore Granville Island, but make sure you don't miss the market.
Essentials
IGA
2286 W BroadwayHow convenient is that? A good supermarket just around the corner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively ambient, fresh oysters and beautiful people. The ceasar is the drink you should order - comes with a giant prawn.
214 locals recommend
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StLively ambient, fresh oysters and beautiful people. The ceasar is the drink you should order - comes with a giant prawn.