Best Family Style Restaurants in Sooke

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Cuisine

ItalianSeafoodIndianJapanesePizzeriaFusion / Eclectic

Regions

VancouverVancouver Suburbs

Neighborhoods

ChinatownCoal HarbourCommercial DriveDowntownEast VancouverGastown

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

35 restaurants available nearby

1. Nightingale

4.7

Exceptional(2152)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Coal Harbour

Booked 156 times today

Nightingale's menu feature dishes that are ingredient-led and packed with flavour. MICHELIN Guide Recommended and Named Canada’s Best Farm to Table Restaurant, we are passionate about sourcing locally and our relationship with local farms, growers, foragers & fisherman are second to none. Our wood-stone pizza oven is at the heart of our kitchen and our dough has been diligently perfected to deliver Neapolitan style pizzas with seasonally changing toppings over a delicious crust. Guests are encouraged to order a range of dishes from our extensive menu selection, which are best shared family-style. Nightingale's award winning wine list has been carefully curated, and our highly trained Sommelier Team is on hand to guide you towards local hidden gems, as well as both those elusive and more popular varietals. We offer a range of local craft beers as well as classic and seasonally changing original cocktails.

2. Crab Hot Lau

4.5

Awesome(30)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Mount Pleasant

Booked 4 times today

Since 2021, our restaurant has been located in Vancouver. Our team is proud to serve you our delicious Vietnamese specialties. Through the dishes filled with Northern Vietnamese flavours, we hope that you will experience the most unique and delicate characteristics of the Hai Phong Region’s cuisine.

3. Dovetail

4.8

Exceptional(380)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown

Booked 89 times today

California inspired family-style share plates, cocktails & vibes. Offering flavours influenced from our experiences, paired with groovy house tunes, a thoughtfully curated wine selection and a sophisticated cocktail list. For large parties please email reservations@dovetailrestaurant.ca

4. The Lunch Lady

4.7

Exceptional(1063)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive

Booked 78 times today

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!

A photo of Osteria Savio Volpe restaurant

5. Osteria Savio Volpe

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4.8

Exceptional(4220)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Mount Pleasant

Booked 91 times today

Savio Volpe is a restaurant styled after the classic osteria: rustic fare in the Italian tradition of freshness and regionality, using groceries gathered in the nearby lakes, oceans, farms and fields. Above all else, Savio celebrates liveliness, warmth and hospitality. Viva la convivialità!Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm daily. Please note, we are unable to accommodate outside food in the restaurant, including birthday cakes. We look forward to breaking bread with you!We look forward to breaking bread with you!

A photo of Selene Aegean Bistro restaurant

6. Selene Aegean Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(88)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Hastings / Sunrise

Booked 18 times today

Selene Aegean Bistro is the newest venture from the family that brought you the Michelin guide recommended Nammos Estiatorio. “We're incredibly excited to introduce Selene to the Hastings-Sunrise neighborhood,” said Yianni Kerasiotis, co-owner of Selene. “Our vision is to create a unique, elevated dining experience for this city. Selene will be Greek cuisine with an exciting blend of culinary influences from all across the Aegean coast."Selene's menu features locally sourced seafood and dishes inspired by the culinary traditions of the Aegean region, with many exciting twists. Guests are encouraged to order a range of dishes from our extensive menu selection, which are best shared family-style. In addition to the sophisticated fare, Selene will boast a curated beverage program, highlighting handcrafted cocktail, and Greek, Spanish and local wines.Our online reservation is limited to 6 guests; should you require 7+, please call/email us.

7. Published on Main

4.7

Exceptional(51)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Mount Pleasant

Booked 44 times today

Published on Main is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Vancouver, offering a contemporary dining experience with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant's innovative menu and elegant ambiance have earned it critical acclaim, including a top ranking in Canada's 100 Best Restaurants.Published on Main's menu is a testament to Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson's creativity and passion. Each dish is a work of art, showcasing the freshest seasonal ingredients with innovative techniques and unexpected flavor combinations. From the amuse-bouche to the final dessert, every bite is a delightful surprise.Published on Main is committed to using sustainable and locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant partners with local farmers and producers to ensure the highest quality ingredients, while minimizing its environmental impact.

A photo of Pepino's Spaghetti House restaurant

8. Pepino's Spaghetti House

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4.7

Exceptional(1517)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Commercial Drive

Booked 48 times today

Pepino’s Spaghetti House, "The House that Spaghetti Built," is an homage to both the cuisine that developed in the Italian immigrant communities during the early part of the 20th century, and to the locale’s celebrated influence in Vancouver’s Little Italy.Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm daily. Please note, we are unable to accommodate outside food in the restaurant, including birthday cakes. We look forward to breaking bread with you!

9. Fiorino

4.6

Exceptional(53)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chinatown

Booked 24 times today

Welcome to Fiorino, a charming Italian street food restaurant in Historic Chinatown! Providing classic Schiacciata sandwiches for Lunch, deals on drinks at Aperitivo, and Family style dining for Dinner, offering space for large groups or intimate dining we hope to create the authentic street food and Aperitivo experience, so beloved in Italy!Gio Mascagni showcases a menu on the foundation of artisanal bread-making expertise honed in Tuscany. Alongside Chef Josh who leads the kitchen we are honored to be selected as Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022 & 2023, and Gambero Rosso 1 Forchetta for 2023 & 2024

A photo of Zarak by Afghan Kitchen restaurant

10. Zarak by Afghan Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(1537)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Afghan • Mount Pleasant

Booked 34 times today

Zarak by Afghan Kitchen is an elevated Afghan dining destination with an innovative bar program. A narrative of hope and humility, passion for the tradition and history of Afghanistan, refined dishes, not straying away from the integrity of mum's recipes. **Kindly note that we leave lots of tables open for walk-in for brunch service**We accept online bookings for 1 -7 guests. To book a party larger than 7 guests, please email hello@zarakvancouver.comThank you, and we can't wait to meet you soon.

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Peter Ho Cheong
Vancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Beef carpaccio is one of the best in town. The sauce of the steak on rice is a surprise. It tasted so good with the steak and steamed rice. I will definitely come back to try the other dishes.
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The Lunch LadyPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Commercial Drive
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4.7
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ManeetVIP
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was amazing like usual. Our server was also fantastic.
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DovetailPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Yaletown
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4.8
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Seth
Vancouver / British Columbia •14 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The burrata was amazing and so was the pasta stuffed with nettles in a lemon sauce.
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Osteria Savio VolpePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Mount Pleasant
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4.8
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Houston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great service, great food, we enjoyed the broccoli, sweet potato, pizza, pasta, steak, and pot de crème. Everything was excellent.
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NightingalePrice: Expensive• Canadian• Coal Harbour
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4.7
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Lan
Vancouver / British Columbia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 17, 2025
Excellent as always!!!! ;-) definitely hits the spot everytime …. Excellent food!! Excellent atmosphere !! ;-)
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Crab Hot LauPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Mount Pleasant
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4.5

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