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Where Chefs Eat in Vancouver

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by Phaidon
Updated September 13, 2021
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Guu Original Thurlow
4.6 (370)
CAN$30 and under
Japanese
Downtown
"Guu is open late, the atmosphere is great, there's cold beer and the food is spot on and delicious. The chefs have a one page written menu of specials and if you can sit at the bar I recommend doing so, because it's a good crew to watch cook." – Brian Luptak
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RAFFAELE
Dined on May 19, 2025
If you need a place to recharge your batteries and enjoy a tasty meal with a great vibe, this is one of Vancouver’s best spots. The staff is friendly and welcoming—just order from their ousume menu, sip a fresh beer, and let the atmosphere fill your soul.
"Guu is open late, the atmosphere is great, there's cold beer and the food is spot on and delicious. The chefs have a one page written menu of specials and if you can sit at the bar I recommend doing so, because it's a good crew to watch cook." – Brian Luptak
Top review
RAFFAELE
Dined on May 19, 2025
If you need a place to recharge your batteries and enjoy a tasty meal with a great vibe, this is one of Vancouver’s best spots. The staff is friendly and welcoming—just order from their ousume menu, sip a fresh beer, and let the atmosphere fill your soul.
Hawksworth Restaurant
4.6 (2975)
CAN$51 and over
Canadian
Yaletown
"Hawksworth is the benchmark in Vancouver for excellence in service, food and cellars." – Andrea Carlson
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Ziyad
Dined 6 days ago
Celebrated my anniversary there. Wonderful service and worth every penny! We had the business lunch menu and definitely fell in love with the dessert the most.
"Hawksworth is the benchmark in Vancouver for excellence in service, food and cellars." – Andrea Carlson
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Ziyad
Dined 6 days ago
Celebrated my anniversary there. Wonderful service and worth every penny! We had the business lunch menu and definitely fell in love with the dessert the most.
Farmer's Apprentice
4.8 (466)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Farm-to-table
Kitsilano
"I've had some of the most emotionally-charged simple meals at this small intimate restaurant. It takes a lot of guts to ride the wave he rides. Flavors are delicate, ingredients pristine and amazing execution. This is a great example of effortless simplicity." – Jair Tellez
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TomVIP
Dined 2 days ago
This was our final meal in Vancouver before moving to Montreal. We spent many good meals here with friends and ourselves. Highly recommend. It was a good sendoff meal and we got to treat a friend who is a new customer!
"I've had some of the most emotionally-charged simple meals at this small intimate restaurant. It takes a lot of guts to ride the wave he rides. Flavors are delicate, ingredients pristine and amazing execution. This is a great example of effortless simplicity." – Jair Tellez
Top review
TomVIP
Dined 2 days ago
This was our final meal in Vancouver before moving to Montreal. We spent many good meals here with friends and ourselves. Highly recommend. It was a good sendoff meal and we got to treat a friend who is a new customer!
Tojo's Restaurant
4.4 (871)
CAN$51 and over
Japanese
Fairview
Recommended by Chef Paul Berglund from The Bachelor Farmer
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Bruce
Dined on May 24, 2025
As always, we thoroughly enjoyed Tojo's tuna, the scallion-broccoli temaki, spot prawn tempura, and Tojo Maki. The service was outstanding. We always feel like honored guests.
Recommended by Chef Paul Berglund from The Bachelor Farmer
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Bruce
Dined on May 24, 2025
As always, we thoroughly enjoyed Tojo's tuna, the scallion-broccoli temaki, spot prawn tempura, and Tojo Maki. The service was outstanding. We always feel like honored guests.

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