These Vancouver restaurants just scored MICHELIN Stars and Bibs

by OpenTable

Updated 06 October 2023

For over a century, MICHELIN has been the food world’s north star (pun intended) to the world’s best restaurants. The scope of the Guide now offers a wider lens than ever before—with a new constellation of cities and restaurants added to its recs, we think it makes for some pretty appetizing stargazing. Without further ado, here are the 2023 Star and Bib Gourmands selections in Vancouver.

Kissa Tanto

4.7

4.7 (677)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Chinatown

About the restaurant

Tucked into the upper story of a delightfully faded building in Chinatown, Kissa Tanto invites you into the little jewel that is the House of Plenty. First we will eat! Such supreme satisfaction we take from the delicate flavours of Japan and the warmth of ltalian cooking and feel it’s right to bring these culinary forces together to do a little dance. Why not? Soul mates are they not with their mutual love of noodles, rice, and proteins in their pure, delicious uncooked form? Think of the cool elegant crudo and cruda, crisp exotic salads, playful pastas, and rich, tender meats that we shall sink our teeth into. And whilst doing so, we will drink! We will wipe the dust off of the My Private Tokyo, inhale the burgundy scent of Barolo, sip tiny glasses of fine sake, and down chilly glasses of beer.

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SabinaT

Dined on 22 Apr 2024

Worth the wait! Excellent ambiance and service. The menu had unique Italian-Japanese flavour fusions that was all delicious. The cocktails were great and beautifully presented as well. Can’t wait to come back and try the omakase experience!

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4.6

4.6 (742)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Farm-to-table

Kitsilano

About the restaurant

Fable is the farm to table restaurant in Vancouver. Fable has been wowing guests since 2012. It is fresh food, locally sourced, thoughtfully prepared and served in a lively, comfortable and unpretentious atmosphere, with an amazing cocktail program and great food pairing wines. Fable is pleased to recognized by the Michelin Guide for the 2nd year in a row as a Bib Gourmand featured restaurant

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Cheryl

Dined 1 day ago

At an absolutely stellar experience at Fable. As a vegetarian, the squash steak was one of the best veg entrees I've had in a very long time. Deliciously flavoured and interesting (unlike the pasta marinara or risotto that many places seem to resort to as their obligatory veg option). You could tell thought had gone into it. And props to the bartender who took care of us when we were unsure about the options. Our server Olga was fabulous. We had such a good time with her; she put the "cherry on the top" of our wonderful evening. I was dining with my mother and she agreed that it was the best food she had in a long time and was already making plans to return. Thank you, Fable!

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Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer

4.5

4.5 (273)

CAN$30 and under

Dim Sum

South Granville

About the restaurant

For over 40 years, our family has served traditional Cantonese food and dim sum to generations of devoted customers. We’re proud to continue that tradition, while at the same time, making it our own.

For centuries, it has been Chinese custom to pair dim sum’s delicious bite-size dumplings, buns and other small snacks with freshly brewed tea for morning and mid-afternoon meals. This pairing led to the expression “yum cha,” which not only means “to drink tea,” but also symbolizes getting together with friends and family.

At Little Bird, we’re starting our own tradition. We believe that “yum cha” means getting together with friends and family for dim sum at any time. Not just paired with aromatic teas, but also amazing local craft beers and wines.

Talk Sum. Eat Sum. Sip Sum.

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Alon

Dined 7 days ago

Delish food, great value, fast service, knowledgeable staff. We will definitely be back

Song (By Kin Kao)

4.7

4.7 (553)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Thai

Mount Pleasant

About the restaurant

At Song (by Kin Kao), we offer a seasonal food menu paired with a natural wines and signature cocktails. We choose the best seasonal local ingredients whenever possible. At its core, our flavours are authentic Thai from all over Thailand.

After opening for less than a year, we were honoured with Michelin Guide's prestigious BIB GOURMAND for exceptional value and quality.

Our beautiful space is designed by renown local architects Scott & Scott Architects. Our bright room is dimmed before dinner service to keep the attention on our guests and the food for the evening. Expect spicy Thai, fresh daily seafood and good vibes all night long at Song.

Our online reservation is limited to 6 guests; should you require 7+, please call/email us once you have booked a table for 4 and we will change on our end should we have the space to accommodate. OUR POLICY FOR GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE IS SUBJECT TO AUTO-GRATUITY (20%).

We look forward to welcoming y

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Julie

Dined 1 day ago

Every dish is a flavour explosion. The food is absolutely amazing. Service, atmosphere, cocktails all fantastic.

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Phnom Penh Restaurant

0 (0)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Asian

Chinatown

About the restaurant

For the past 36 years Phnom Penh Restaurant has been serving the best in exotic Cambodian and Vietnamese cuisines.

The Lunch Lady

4.7

4.7 (979)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Vietnamese

Commercial Drive

About the restaurant

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!

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peytonVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing for lunch! Had the wagyu pho was so good!

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Farmer's Apprentice

4.7

4.7 (436)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Farm-to-table

Kitsilano

About the restaurant

Farmer's Apprentice, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, serves farm-to-table cuisine in a casual, cozy setting. Farmer's Apprentice strives to source as locally and ethically as possible. Farmer's Apprentice features a diverse wine list offering wines made with minimal intervention

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Elsa

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

Great little gem, amazing food and our server Owen was fantastic.

Okeya Kyujiro Vancouver

4.9

4.9 (178)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Yaletown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Okeya Kyujiro Our Omakase Experience is a chef’s choice menu consisting of seasonal ingredients mainly sourced from Japan. It includes approximately 25 courses with mostly sushi.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
Please let us know before taking a reservation any allergies or food restrictions to know if we can possibly accommodate your needs. We do not accept outsiders food or alcohol in our establishment. We do not have a kid’s menu.
RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Reservation must be cancelled 48 hours in advance. Failure to cancel by this time will result in a cancellation fee. Parties of 5+ full will be required to pay the full price in advance plus 20% service fee. A valid credit card is required to make the reservation. To cancel a reservation, simply cancel through the OpenTable email confirmation or email us: info@info.ca
PRICE: $325 (Dinner) /$180 (Brunch) BEFORE TAX AND TIPS PER PERSON

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Dianna

Dined on 15 Dec 2024

This was phenomenal. I was skeptical when booking about the cost ($325/person), but it was exceptional. The service was superb! The food was insanely good. Makes me wonder what a 3 Michelin star Japanese restaurant is like if this is only a 1!!! I felt they were at least a 2 star!