Planning a trip to Vancouver in a few weeks, any West Coast American and Canadian monkeys got some recommendations for watering holes, unique things to do/see, places to eat? Generally prefer places that are transit-accessible.
I'm also interested in urban planning and architecture, so if anyone has recommendations for that, that'd be great.
Had Air Canada finally come in clutch and not fuck me in the ass (they really do suck) about changing a layover they messed up to 5 hours in Montreal.
Miku for sushi
Chambar is great too
But if you're in YVR, I would focus on seafood.
awesome, thanks. Definitely want to check out all kinds of seafood and Asian places.
Miku ended up being great, thanks for the recommendation
Nice! Good to hear. I am back this coming week! :)
yaletown is the spot for bars + nightlife, but Vancouver is more of a city to go to for the beautiful nature (check out kitsilano beach)
I'm staying close to yaletown, but yeah I've heard that about nightlife there so mostly focused on exploring around, hitting up the various parks, beaches, and trails in the city. I'd rather not rent a car, but can if there's something in particular that'll be worth it, but I'm only going for 3-4 days so might not be worth it.
I probably wouldn't rent a car just because you will pay for parking and end up being out of pocket more than Uber.
Here are some decent spots I'd recommend trying out (in no particular order):
- Robba Da Matti
- Hydra Estiatorio
- Elisa
- L'Abattoir
- DD Mau Chinatown
- Lunch Lady
Besides this probably check out Tofino/Victoria/Squamish depending on what looks more appealing to you. Have a good trip.
I recall there is very good sushi, also, if it is still warm outside check out a nude beach called "Wreck Beach" that sells interesting milkshakes...
All of the above restaurants are great recommendations, will throw in a couple more:
- Octopus Garden (not in downtown, but excellent sushi)
- Reflections (rooftop bar at the rosewood, bit of a scene)
- Cardero's (decent food, great patio in coal harbour)
- Bartholomew (good cocktails in yaletown)
- The Keefer Bar (really good cocktails with a Chinese herbalist tilt would recommend walking down the street to Bao Bei to eat after or before)
- Bar Susu
- would recommend heading to mount pleasant area as there are some incredible restaurants and lots of small breweries that are all reasonably within walking distance
Is Carderos good now? I had a really bad experience there 3x - 4x in a row.
To be honest the food is meh, the patio is really where the value is. I agree with the below that Joe Fortes is also a great patio, although in the city versus the harbour.
Didn't get to check them out, but I tried Tom Sushi in Davie Village, the line was long as shit but it was well worth it
great spot
went to a banging fish and chips place around there that had a lot of other stuff too
new amsterdam cafe if you're into smoking lounges
penthouse if you're into strip clubs
homeless people everywhere on the island .. you'll get a weird sense of "this is what the end of the world looks like"
have fun great city
was in Portland earlier this year and thought just that (although it was better than last year apparently)
Would add a few restaurants:
Joe Fortes - good seafood + has a rooftop patio
il giardino - Italian
Cioppino’s - Italian
Nightingale - sister restaurant to the more fine dining Hawksworth
Le crocodile - French
Vij’s - Indian
Would say the Granville island market is a semi- interesting place to go (sandbar has a good seafood selection). Also if I recall correctly one can bike from Stanley park all the way through kits to jericho beach and be mostly covered by bike lanes.
if you want to go to Miku make a reservation now, can be hard to get a table.
Was planning to hit up Vij's but didn't get a chance to, though ended up seeing Granville market and most of Stanley Park while peaking on shrooms. Miku was also great.
If you have a car, either get over to Vancouver Island and/or go up to Whistler
The restaurant Kissa Tanto is easily one of the best in Van, Italian-Japanese fusion spot in Chinatown. Would highly recommend for a unique experience.
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