Best Lunch Restaurants in Downtown

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1. The Lunch Lady

4.7

Exceptional(980)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive

Booked 43 times today

Enjoy award-winning Vietnamese street food in the heart of Commercial Drive! Lunch Lady is not your average pho joint – dishes showcasing the PNW’s best ingredients, craft cocktails, and Michelin quality service makes us a crowd favourite with locals and international guests alike. Come and discover our modern and soulful dishes that are distinctly authentic to Vietnam. We look forward to serving you!

2. Nightingale

4.8

Exceptional(1994)

Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Coal Harbour

Booked 56 times today

Nightingale's menu feature dishes that are ingredient-led and packed with flavour. MICHELIN Guide Recommended and Named Canada’s Best Farm to Table Restaurant, we are passionate about sourcing locally and our relationship with local farms, growers, foragers & fisherman are second to none. Our wood-stone pizza oven is at the heart of our kitchen and our dough has been diligently perfected to deliver Neapolitan style pizzas with seasonally changing toppings over a delicious crust. Guests are encouraged to order a range of dishes from our extensive menu selection, which are best shared family-style. Nightingale's award winning wine list has been carefully curated, and our highly trained Sommelier Team is on hand to guide you towards local hidden gems, as well as both those elusive and more popular varietals. We offer a range of local craft beers as well as classic and seasonally changing original cocktails.

3. Notch8

4.5

Awesome(1734)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Le Notch8 ouvre une nouvelle ère de glamour dans le hall du Fairmont Hotel Vancouver grâce à son cadre luxueux et à sa cuisine classique, inspirée du romantisme des voyages des années 30.

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4. Miku Restaurant - Vancouver

4.8

Exceptional(6537)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Coal Harbour

Booked 87 times today

Specializing in aburi, or flamed-seared, sushi, the act of applying flame directly and lightly searing sushi enhances the natural flavours and textures of the seafood. Miku owner, Seigo Nakamura, innovated the Aburi concept by crafting specialty sauces using non-traditional Japanese ingredients to pair with each type of fish.Located at the corner of Howe Street and Canada Place WayMichelin RecommendedWinner of Wine Spectator Award 2024OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants 2024Executive Chef: Kazuhiro Hayashi

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5. Hawksworth Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2834)

Price: Very Expensive

• Canadian • Yaletown

Booked 50 times today

Since bursting on to the scene in 2011, Hawksworth Restaurant has earned its place amongst the finest restaurants in the world, winning multiple accolades from MICHELIN, Forbes, LA LISTE, and Canada's 100 Best. Recognized for its compelling and technically skilled cuisine, deep and diverse wine list, inventive cocktail program, and warm, genuine hospitality. Menus conceived by celebrated Canadian Chef David Hawksworth, Executive Chef Sylvain Assie, and Pastry Chef Marissa Gonzalez showcase ingredient-led contemporary cuisine, that is firmly rooted in the classics. Using only the highest quality ingredients sourced locally and from around the world, bold, bright flavours are presented in skillfully executed dishes that echo nostalgia with a modern and local twist.

6. Botanist

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4.7

Exceptional(2735)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Coal Harbour

Booked 23 times today

Included in the World’s 50 Best Discovery list and is MICHELIN Guide recommended, Executive Chef Hector Laguna’s menu represents the botany of British Columbia and celebrates the biodiversity of the Pacific Northwest, where locally sourced ingredients are coupled with contemporary techniques. Located in the heart of Coal Harbour, the restaurant is home to Botanist Bar and includes a terroir-driven wine program that supports small-batch sustainable and biodynamic farming practices. The award-winning Botanist Bar features a list of inventive and sophisticated cocktails, designed under the direction of Creative Beverage Director, Grant Sceney. Since opening, the Botanist Bar has received notable accolades including ranking #24 on North America’s 50 Best Bars List 2024 and #21 in Canada by Canada’s 50 Best Bars 2024, Top 4 Finalist– Best Hotel Bar by Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards and awarded the MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktails Award 2022.

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7. Holts Café Vancouver

4.6

Exceptional(267)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Canadian • Granville Entertainment District

Booked 8 times today

Per provincial government mandates, proof of vaccination and photo ID will be required for indoor dining at Holts Café Vancouver. Holts Café celebrates Canadian cuisine with a European influence. Our vision for the restaurants and their dishes is focused on sustainability, quality-driven ingredients, locality, and seasonality.The menus pay homage to Holts Café classics and staples with a warm, inviting, fresh, and simplistic approach. Service times include brunch and lunch at all cafés, as well as afternoon tea and an expanded evening dinner service at select locations—all in a refined, contemporary environment.

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8. Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(6752)

Price: Very Expensive

• International • Downtown

Booked 70 times today

A stunning combination of great food and a magical panoramic view. Together they make us famous. - **Window tables are non-reservable and are on a first come, first serve basis with reservations taking priority**- *There's a minimum requirement of 1 main course per person to be sat on our revolving portion of the dining room*- **A credit card is required for all bookings and an 18% gratuity will be added to reservations of 6 persons or more**Happy Hour daily from 3pm-5pm!! (Dinner service unavailable during this time, tables must leave by 5pm)

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9. Hy's Steakhouse Vancouver

4.7

Exceptional(3960)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

In a dining room rich in history, dinner at Hy’s is a truly authentic experience. The charcoal-grilled Prime steaks, tableside preparation of classic Caesar salad, and impeccable, professional service have made Hy’s Canada’s Premier Steakhouse for over 65 years. Enjoy the intimacy of the cozy, wood-paneled main floor space or the upstairs modern library inspired décor and disappear into a world where the guest is always first, and fine dining is at its very best.Expert Suggestion: The famous cheese toast is addictive. Try it with an Old Fashioned for a decadent treat.Payment methods include: Visa/Mastercard/Discover/Cash/ApplePay/Debit/Hy's & Gotham Gift Cards *** We are unable to accept Pre-Paid Credit Cards***

10. JOEY Bentall One

4.6

Exceptional(359)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. JOEY Bentall One offers a trendy and upbeat atmosphere in the heart of the business district downtown. It is set against brick mosaic, reclaimed neon signage and dramatic chandeliers, with a bar opening to the patio. As the official test kitchen for JOEY Restaurants, be the first to try the latest menu items here.

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Alex
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined today
We had a fantastic dinner. The staff took excellent care of us, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was both lively and cozy.
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Miku Restaurant - VancouverPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Coal Harbour
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4.8
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NatalieS
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Get to sit down at the bar, and our bartender/server is so nice. Great suggestions and had nice conversation with him. Food is 10/10 no doubt
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The Lunch LadyPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Commercial Drive
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4.7
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Fred
Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a family get together and can say we had a most enjoyable evening. Our server was always there when needed but never obtrusive. The food was delicious; everything thing we ordered was perfectly done. All this served in a great space.
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NightingalePrice: Expensive• Canadian• Coal Harbour
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4.8
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Paula
Vancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had the 3 course lunch menu and it really is such a good deal for good food. Hawksworth never disappoints.
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Hawksworth RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Canadian• Yaletown
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4.6
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Linda
Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Dec 2024
Lovely restaurant. very attentive staff. reservation and parking was seamless. Good food choices. presentation was outstanding. flavours were well blended. I loved the option of not having rice or potato but an out of the ordinary 'pearl miso' with my protein. excellent choice on our part for dinner. highly recommend the restaurant and will return as a custome to enjoy it again.
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Notch8Price: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown
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4.5

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184 restaurants available nearby

1. The Lunch Lady

2. Nightingale

3. Notch8

4. Miku Restaurant - Vancouver

5. Hawksworth Restaurant

6. Botanist

7. Holts Café Vancouver

8. Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant

9. Hy's Steakhouse Vancouver

10. JOEY Bentall One

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