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Where to Dine Outside in Vancouver This Summer

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by Johanna Read
Updated May 31, 2022

With the end of spring showers, Vancouver’s sunny season is starting and restaurant patios, rooftops, and terraces are poised to welcome you back. The city’s temporary patio program—which kicked off in the summer of 2020 in response to the pandemic—has some changes for summer 2022, so you might not see as many temporary sidewalk and curbside patios as before.

Here are some of Vancouver’s best outdoor dining spots, some open year-round. Get ready for afternoon tea, mountain and sea views, and the joys of being outside for cool cocktails, snacks, and meals from brunch to dinner at the city’s top spots for outdoor dining.

4.7 (8981)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood
West End

This Vancouver institution has a rooftop patio with a living wall, garden, horseshoe bar, and an outdoor fireplace; awnings and umbrellas protect from both sprinkles and the bright sun. Whether up on the patio or in one of several indoor areas, enjoy a wide selection of oysters on the half shell, fresh fish and seafood, chops, and steaks aged a minimum of 28 days. Saturday and Sunday brunch also has eggs Benedicts, chicken and waffles, plus Joe’s coffee cake with mascarpone honey cream.

Top review
David
Dined 5 days ago
Great spot in downtown Vancouver, beautiful decor, classic old-school steakhouse. Simple, classic menu, really nice wine and cocktail list. Our kids loved their mocktails, and the steaks were done to perfection. Friendly, attentive service, in a relaxed atmosphere.

This Vancouver institution has a rooftop patio with a living wall, garden, horseshoe bar, and an outdoor fireplace; awnings and umbrellas protect from both sprinkles and the bright sun. Whether up on the patio or in one of several indoor areas, enjoy a wide selection of oysters on the half shell, fresh fish and seafood, chops, and steaks aged a minimum of 28 days. Saturday and Sunday brunch also has eggs Benedicts, chicken and waffles, plus Joe’s coffee cake with mascarpone honey cream.

Top review
David
Dined 5 days ago
Great spot in downtown Vancouver, beautiful decor, classic old-school steakhouse. Simple, classic menu, really nice wine and cocktail list. Our kids loved their mocktails, and the steaks were done to perfection. Friendly, attentive service, in a relaxed atmosphere.
4.4 (58)
CAN$30 and under
Nepalese
West End

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen is set in a century-old house on Davie Street, with plenty of outdoor seating options. The largest is the lantern-studded heated patio above the back alley, but there’s also a tiny one on the side of the building with good people-watching opportunities. The lunch and dinner menus focus on freshly prepared Nepali, Tibetan, and Indian dishes with lots of vegetarian and vegan choices. You’ll also find the occasional fusion dish, such as crème brûlée flavoured with chai.

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Diane
Dined on Feb 11, 2025
Food is always excellent. Good portion sizes. Good service.

Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen is set in a century-old house on Davie Street, with plenty of outdoor seating options. The largest is the lantern-studded heated patio above the back alley, but there’s also a tiny one on the side of the building with good people-watching opportunities. The lunch and dinner menus focus on freshly prepared Nepali, Tibetan, and Indian dishes with lots of vegetarian and vegan choices. You’ll also find the occasional fusion dish, such as crème brûlée flavoured with chai.

Top review
Diane
Dined on Feb 11, 2025
Food is always excellent. Good portion sizes. Good service.
4.7 (3441)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese
Yaletown

Like its sibling restaurant Miku, Minami focuses on aburi, or flame-seared sushi — enhancing the texture and flavour of the fresh fish without compromising the balance and beauty that characterizes sushi. Also on the menu: Aburi-style beef and vegetable dishes, plus creative cocktails. The plant-filled garden courtyard is a hidden oasis in Yaletown and open—weather permitting.

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Traci
Dined 3 days ago
Went there two nights in a row this week and also when we were in town in November. Love the food, ambience, staff, everything!

Like its sibling restaurant Miku, Minami focuses on aburi, or flame-seared sushi — enhancing the texture and flavour of the fresh fish without compromising the balance and beauty that characterizes sushi. Also on the menu: Aburi-style beef and vegetable dishes, plus creative cocktails. The plant-filled garden courtyard is a hidden oasis in Yaletown and open—weather permitting.

Top review
Traci
Dined 3 days ago
Went there two nights in a row this week and also when we were in town in November. Love the food, ambience, staff, everything!
4.5 (915)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
False Creek

From inside and out, Tap & Barrel’s Olympic Village location has views of the Seawall, Science World’s geodesic dome, the spires of BC Place, and the boats on False Creek. Choose between the covered year-round patio and the weather-permitting upper balcony, both equipped with heaters. The elegant comfort food menu here uses plenty of BC ingredients, including Fraser Valley free-run chicken, gin from Victoria, and, of course, beers from Tap & Barrel’s own brewery.

Top review
Raquel
Dined 2 days ago
We had great seats and although hockey was on all the TVs we were hoping to watch the basketball games, they were accommodating and put the screen in front of us on the basketball games. They were very attentive and the food was great. Atmosphere was also good and surprisingly the high bar stools were comfortable unlike so many other places. One of our party is vegan and menu had many vegan options. For those of you cutting back on alcohol they have lots of non and low alcohol drinks. The only feedback I would give them is to have vegan dessert options on the menu. Overall very please with them and will go back in summer when the patio is open.

From inside and out, Tap & Barrel’s Olympic Village location has views of the Seawall, Science World’s geodesic dome, the spires of BC Place, and the boats on False Creek. Choose between the covered year-round patio and the weather-permitting upper balcony, both equipped with heaters. The elegant comfort food menu here uses plenty of BC ingredients, including Fraser Valley free-run chicken, gin from Victoria, and, of course, beers from Tap & Barrel’s own brewery.

Top review
Raquel
Dined 2 days ago
We had great seats and although hockey was on all the TVs we were hoping to watch the basketball games, they were accommodating and put the screen in front of us on the basketball games. They were very attentive and the food was great. Atmosphere was also good and surprisingly the high bar stools were comfortable unlike so many other places. One of our party is vegan and menu had many vegan options. For those of you cutting back on alcohol they have lots of non and low alcohol drinks. The only feedback I would give them is to have vegan dessert options on the menu. Overall very please with them and will go back in summer when the patio is open.
4.3 (542)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian
Downtown

Set upstairs in the Vancouver Art Gallery, this bistro focusses on Pacific coastal cuisine, often with Asian flavours. The large, 120-seat terrace overlooks the stately facades of Robson Square; it’s open, weather permitting, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss the new 1931 Bistro Growing Freedom afternoon tea—the menu items do change, but you’re likely to find a macaron made with matcha tea and poke with ahi tuna and edamame.

Top review
DebVIP
Dined on Mar 12, 2025
Had a lovely meal and service -it was just a but loud in there today.

Set upstairs in the Vancouver Art Gallery, this bistro focusses on Pacific coastal cuisine, often with Asian flavours. The large, 120-seat terrace overlooks the stately facades of Robson Square; it’s open, weather permitting, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss the new 1931 Bistro Growing Freedom afternoon tea—the menu items do change, but you’re likely to find a macaron made with matcha tea and poke with ahi tuna and edamame.

Top review
DebVIP
Dined on Mar 12, 2025
Had a lovely meal and service -it was just a but loud in there today.
4.7 (4197)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Northwest
Vancouver / British Columbia

At Ferguson Point in Stanley Park, the iconic Teahouse’s heated terrace has views of both the North Shore mountains and English Bay sunsets. The patio is partially protected from the elements by sun shades and glass half-walls. The menu features contemporary classics such as rack of lamb and duck confit, with several gluten-free options, too.

Top review
Kiyomi
Dined on Mar 17, 2025
I had a great time! My father was visiting Vancouver for the 1st time, it was a special occasion and we had a blast! Food was delicious and service outstanding! Thank you!

At Ferguson Point in Stanley Park, the iconic Teahouse’s heated terrace has views of both the North Shore mountains and English Bay sunsets. The patio is partially protected from the elements by sun shades and glass half-walls. The menu features contemporary classics such as rack of lamb and duck confit, with several gluten-free options, too.

Top review
Kiyomi
Dined on Mar 17, 2025
I had a great time! My father was visiting Vancouver for the 1st time, it was a special occasion and we had a blast! Food was delicious and service outstanding! Thank you!
4.9 (3705)
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown

Gotham’s sunny upstairs terrace, next to its red-walled dining room, welcomes you for lunch, dinner, and drinks with shade trees, umbrellas, and a massive fireplace. Classics such as prime-grade beef and lobster tail are paired with award-winning wines, and the special prices of the afternoon social hour menu are available in both the lounge—which often has live music—and on the patio.

Top review
mauricio
Dined 5 days ago
The food was perfect, but the waiter should be more attentive and shows more professionalism

Gotham’s sunny upstairs terrace, next to its red-walled dining room, welcomes you for lunch, dinner, and drinks with shade trees, umbrellas, and a massive fireplace. Classics such as prime-grade beef and lobster tail are paired with award-winning wines, and the special prices of the afternoon social hour menu are available in both the lounge—which often has live music—and on the patio.

Top review
mauricio
Dined 5 days ago
The food was perfect, but the waiter should be more attentive and shows more professionalism
4.7 (3461)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood
Yaletown

Feel like you’re in Nice at this French-influenced restaurant, with views of the Seawall and the masts at the Quayside Marina. The flower-festooned sidewalk patio stretches out in front of the restaurant and is protected by awnings and overhead heaters. Open for brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, and late night; takeout includes Provence at Home meal kits, which have optional wine pairings.

Top review
Darlene
Dined 4 days ago
The food was amazing, beautiful location, and the service was excellent!

Feel like you’re in Nice at this French-influenced restaurant, with views of the Seawall and the masts at the Quayside Marina. The flower-festooned sidewalk patio stretches out in front of the restaurant and is protected by awnings and overhead heaters. Open for brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, and late night; takeout includes Provence at Home meal kits, which have optional wine pairings.

Top review
Darlene
Dined 4 days ago
The food was amazing, beautiful location, and the service was excellent!
4.6 (716)
CAN$30 and under
Latin American
Commercial Drive

Latin American and Pacific coastal cuisine share the stage at this vibrant spot on The Drive. Boozy slushies and fun cocktails accompany ceviche, tacos, tostones, vegetable bowls, and more. This is a great place for families, too — the kids’ menu includes free happy hour weekend brunch pancakes for those eight and under. Seating on the covered back patio and at the street-side tables is first-come, first-served.

Top review
Scott
Dined 2 days ago
Great place for Saturday brunch. Classic margaritas and tostones are great accompaniments

Latin American and Pacific coastal cuisine share the stage at this vibrant spot on The Drive. Boozy slushies and fun cocktails accompany ceviche, tacos, tostones, vegetable bowls, and more. This is a great place for families, too — the kids’ menu includes free happy hour weekend brunch pancakes for those eight and under. Seating on the covered back patio and at the street-side tables is first-come, first-served.

Top review
Scott
Dined 2 days ago
Great place for Saturday brunch. Classic margaritas and tostones are great accompaniments
4.8 (2612)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Seafood
Downtown

The award-winning team at Boulevard impresses with its West Coast fine dining menus and top-notch service. The permanent terrace’s tables sit atop a beautiful grey-and-white tile floor next to the Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver’s circular driveway and along Burrard Street. Executive chef Roger Ma whips up a fresh lineup of shareable dishes perfect for al fresco dining, including a salt-encrusted whole sea bream served with roasted fennel and Provençal sauce. One of the city’s best seafood towers makes for a patio-perfect starter, before or after shopping on nearby Robson Street.

Top review
SamVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Chelsea was wonderful great service will definitely will be back to dine.

The award-winning team at Boulevard impresses with its West Coast fine dining menus and top-notch service. The permanent terrace’s tables sit atop a beautiful grey-and-white tile floor next to the Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver’s circular driveway and along Burrard Street. Executive chef Roger Ma whips up a fresh lineup of shareable dishes perfect for al fresco dining, including a salt-encrusted whole sea bream served with roasted fennel and Provençal sauce. One of the city’s best seafood towers makes for a patio-perfect starter, before or after shopping on nearby Robson Street.

Top review
SamVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Chelsea was wonderful great service will definitely will be back to dine.
4.7 (2658)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Northwest
Coal Harbour

This seafood-forward restaurant is perched on stilts for spectacular views of Coal Harbour, Stanley Park, and the North Shore mountains from both indoors and out. Choose from the rooftop deck or wrap-around patio with “vanishing” fold-away windows. Some tables are protected from unexpected showers by awnings and umbrellas. Given the demand, outdoor tables are first-come, first-served.

Top review
Uriel
Dined 1 day ago
Great and thoughtful service. The food was very tasty.

This seafood-forward restaurant is perched on stilts for spectacular views of Coal Harbour, Stanley Park, and the North Shore mountains from both indoors and out. Choose from the rooftop deck or wrap-around patio with “vanishing” fold-away windows. Some tables are protected from unexpected showers by awnings and umbrellas. Given the demand, outdoor tables are first-come, first-served.

Top review
Uriel
Dined 1 day ago
Great and thoughtful service. The food was very tasty.
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