The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Vancouver | East Van

1. • St Lawrence Restaurant 78

   • Exceptional French/Quebecois Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. Canada's 100 Best
      Best Restaurants | #12

   3. The Infatuation
      The Best Restaurants In Vancouver

   
   

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   • 269 Powell St, Vancouver BC | East Van
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Dosanko Restaurant 65

   • Seasonal Japanese (Yoshoku-Style) Restaurant
   
   

   1. Eater
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver

   2. Vancouver Magazine
      Premier Crew 2025, Akiyo Lowey

   3. Vancouver Magazine
      The Best Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

   
   

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   • 566 Powell St, Vancouver BC | East Van
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Lunch Lady 46

   • Exceptional Vietnamese Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. Vancouver Magazine
      The Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Vancouver | Silver

   
   

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   • 1046 Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC | East Van
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Odd Society Spirits 45

   • Charmingly Unusual Tasting Lounge
   
   

   1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
      Best Craft Distillery Experience | Winner

   2. Eater
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver

   
   

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   • 1725 Powell St, Vancouver BC | East Van
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Container Brewing 45

   • Industrial-Chic New England-Inspired Brewpub
   
   

   1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
      Best Craft Brewery Experience | Nominee

   2. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
      Best Patio Experience | Nominee

   
   

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   • 1216 Franklin St, Vancouver BC | East Van
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • The Mackenzie Room 43

   • Urban Pacific Northwest Casual Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The Infatuation
      The Best Restaurants In Vancouver

   
   

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   • 415 Powell St, Vancouver BC | East Van
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Ask For Luigi 43

   • Cute Italian Pasta Spot
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The Infatuation
      The Best Restaurants In Vancouver

   
   

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   • 305 Alexander St, Vancouver BC | East Van
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Nero Tondo 30

   
   

   1. Air Canada
      Best New Restaurants 2025 | #6

   
   

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   • 1879 Powell St, Vancouver BC | East Van

9. • Niwa Restaurant 30

   
   

   1. Air Canada
      Best New Restaurants 2025 | #10

   
   

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   • 1875 Powell St, Vancouver BC | East Van

10. • Selene 26

    
    

    1. Air Canada
       Best New Restaurants 2025 | Finalist

    
    

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    • 360 Penticton St Vancouver BC | East Van

11. • Barbara Restaurant 26

    • Sensational Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 305 E Pender St, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Motonobu Udon 25

    • Light-Flooded Japanese Noodle Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 3501 E Hastings St, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Magari by Oca 25

    • Simple Italian Bistro
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1260 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Kalvin’s Szechuen Restaurant 25

    • Classic Taiwanese/Szechuan Restaurant
    
    

    1. Chinese Restaurant Awards
       Elite 30 Canada | #25

    
    

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    • 5225 Victoria Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website

15. • Superflux 25

    • Tasty Brewery
    
    

    1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
       Best Craft Brewery Experience | Winner

    
    

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    • 505 Clark Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Prototype Coffee 23

    • Lush Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Sprudge
       The Sprudge Guide To Coffee Shops In Vancouver, BC

    
    

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    • 883 E Hastings St, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Storm Brewing 23

    • Industrial Taproom
    
    

    1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
       Best Craft Brewery Experience | Nominee

    
    

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    • 310 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • The American 23

    • Fun American Barcade/Sports Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
       Best Pub Experience | Winner

    
    

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    • 926 Main St, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Resurrection Spirits 23

    • Daring Tasting Room
    
    

    1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
       Best Craft Distillery Experience | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1672 Franklin St, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Ban Bu Xian 23

    • Ancient-Style Chinese (Szechuan) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Chinese Restaurant Awards
       Elite 30 Canada | Top 50 Honourees

    
    

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    • 110-3665 Kingsway, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Instagram

21. • Turks Coffee Bar 23

    • Low-Key Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Sprudge
       The Sprudge Guide To Coffee Shops In Vancouver, BC

    
    

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    • 1276 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Instagram

22. • La Grotta Del Formaggio 23

    • Authentic Italian Deli
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Casual Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 1791 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Nook 23

    • Casual Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Chain Restaurants in Vancouver | Gold

    
    

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    • 2025 E Tenth Ave, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Crab Hot Lau 23

    • Complex Northern Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Vancouver | Gold

    
    

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    • 2141 Kingsway, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Pallet Coffee Roasters 23

    • Bright Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Sprudge
       The Sprudge Guide To Coffee Shops In Vancouver, BC

    
    

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    • 323 Semlin Drive, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Pallet Coffee Roasters - Headquarters 23

    • Bright Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Sprudge
       The Sprudge Guide To Coffee Shops In Vancouver, BC

    
    

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    • 395 Alexander St, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Thai Basil 21

    • Authentic Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Thai Restaurants in the City | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 1179 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Instagram

28. • Collective Goods Bistro & Grocer 21

    • Little French Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best French Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 3532 Commercial St, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Kook Korean BBQ 21

    • Exciting Korean BBQ
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Korean Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 211A-2800 E 1st Ave, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • New Mandarin Seafood Restaurant 21

    • Boisterous Chinese (Cantonese) Dim-Sum/Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4650 Gladstone St, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • La Mezcaleria 21

    • Authentic Mexican Agave Bar/Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Latin American Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 1622 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • Do Chay 21

    • Modern Vegetarian Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Plant-Based Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 1392 Kingsway, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Cafe Xu Hue 21

    • Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 2226 Kingsway, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Instagram

34. • Dosa Corner 21

    • Authentic South Indian Dosa Shop
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Indian Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 6181 Fraser St, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

35. • Axum Ethiopian Restaurant 21

    • Vegan-Friendly Ethiopian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best African and Diaspora Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 1279 Hastings St E, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

36. • Sula Indian Restaurant 21

    • Authentic Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Chain Restaurants in Vancouver | Silver

    
    

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    • 1128 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Sumi Korean Restaurant 21

    • Delicious Korean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Korean Restaurants in Vancouver | Bronze

    
    

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    • 5628 Victoria Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Instagram

38. • Baby Dhal Roti Shop 21

    • Homestyle Caribbean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best African and Diaspora Restaurants in Vancouver | Bronze

    
    

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    • 2707 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

39. • Rio Theatre 21

    • Indie Cinema/Multimedia Venue
    
    

    1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
       Best Subculture Experience | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1660 E Broadway, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

40. • Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen 21

    • Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 5155 Victoria Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

41. • Via Tevere Pizzeria Napoletana 21

    • Authentic Neapolitan Pizzeria
    
    

    1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
       Best Pizza Experience | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1190 Victoria Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

42. • Viet Family- The Vegan House 21

    • Unique Vegan Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Plant-Based Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 1414 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

43. • Bufala River District 21

    • Contemporary Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Chain Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 3489 Sawmill Cres, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

44. • Chancho Tortilleria 21

    • Authentic Mexican Taqueria
    
    

    1. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Latin American Restaurants in Vancouver | Silver

    
    

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    • 2096 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

45. • Caffe La Tana 20

    • Tempting Italian Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Eater
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver

    
    

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    • 635 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram

46. • Dachi 20

    • Joyful Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Eater
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver

    
    

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    • 2297 E Hastings St, Vancouver BC | East Van
    • Website
    • Instagram