Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Commercial Drive

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BurnabyChinatownCoal HarbourCommercial DriveDowntownDunbar-Southlands

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55 restaurants available nearby

1. The Lunch Lady

4.7

Exceptional(1063)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Commercial Drive

Booked 74 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!

2. Pax Romana

4.4

Awesome(44)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Commercial Drive

Booked 11 times today

Pax Romana brings the quintessential European hang-out straight to Commercial Drive, the perfect place for a drink and a bite to eat. An ode to the Golden Age of Rome, the menu delivers an assortment of Mediterranean tapas, wines, and bespoke cocktails.

3. Published on Main

4.7

Exceptional(51)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Mount Pleasant

Booked 41 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.

4. Dovetail

4.8

Exceptional(380)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yaletown

Booked 93 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

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5. Miku Restaurant - Vancouver

4.8

Exceptional(6666)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Coal Harbour

Booked 141 times today

Specializing in aburi, or flamed-seared, sushi, the act of applying flame directly and lightly searing sushi enhances the natural flavours and textures of the seafood. Miku owner, Seigo Nakamura, innovated the Aburi concept by crafting specialty sauces using non-traditional Japanese ingredients to pair with each type of fish.Located at the corner of Howe Street and Canada Place WayMichelin RecommendedWinner of Wine Spectator Award 2024OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants 2024Executive Chef: Kazuhiro Hayashi

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6. Selene Aegean Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(88)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Hastings / Sunrise

Booked 19 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. Acquafarina

4.6

Exceptional(223)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Acquafarina is a Michelin Guide recommended fine-dining restaurant in downtown Vancouver. This is Italian dining at its finest, served with old-world elegance and modern flair. Take a seat at the copper bar and enjoy inventive cocktails or settle into our captivating dining room with its soaring Salinger’s and 5,000 bottle wine cellar. Private bookings for large groups are available by request and can be hosted in our intimate upstairs dining room with a private bar or on our all-season covered heated patio with a retractable roof, making it ideal for winter gatherings and perfect for summer soirées.

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8. Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(6864)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• International • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

A stunning combination of great food and a magical panoramic view. Together they make us famous. - **Window tables are non-reservable and are on a first come, first serve basis with reservations taking priority**- *There's a minimum requirement of 1 main course per person to be sat on our revolving portion of the dining room*- **A credit card is required for all bookings and an 18% gratuity will be added to reservations of 6 persons or more**Happy Hour daily from 3pm-5pm!! (Dinner service unavailable during this time, tables must leave by 5pm)

9. ELEM

4.7

Exceptional(105)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Global, International • Mount Pleasant

Booked 36 times today

ELEM is a new restaurant and cocktail lab on Main + 5th. Guests can expect to indulge in Top Chef Canada alum Mayekar’s bold cooking, featuring creative flavour-packed dishes that highlight the unique spices from cuisines around the world with local ingredients, alongside Winnie Sun’s inventive, element-inspired and sustainability-driven cocktails.ELEM’s food menu is an exploration of flavours and spices from all corners of the world, including Bangkok, California, Spain, Mexico, Italy, and Mumbai – all inspired by Mayekar’s extensive travels and Indian heritage. There will also be a big focus on local BC-grown ingredients. The 2,946 square foot, 76-seat space was designed by Vancouver-based Marko Simcich Architect and features three dining spaces and an open window into the kitchen to see the chefs at work.

10. Botanist

4.8

Exceptional(2803)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Coal Harbour

Booked 40 times today

Included in the World’s 50 Best Discovery list and is MICHELIN Guide recommended, Executive Chef Hector Laguna’s menu represents the botany of British Columbia and celebrates the biodiversity of the Pacific Northwest, where locally sourced ingredients are coupled with contemporary techniques. Located in the heart of Coal Harbour, the restaurant is home to Botanist Bar and includes a terroir-driven wine program that supports small-batch sustainable and biodynamic farming practices. The award-winning Botanist Bar features a list of inventive and sophisticated cocktails, designed under the direction of Creative Beverage Director, Grant Sceney. Since opening, the Botanist Bar has received notable accolades including ranking #24 on North America’s 50 Best Bars List 2024 and #21 in Canada by Canada’s 50 Best Bars 2024, Top 4 Finalist– Best Hotel Bar by Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards and awarded the MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktails Award 2022.

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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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Phil
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic first and last course, the food in between was good, but not great. Clearly a very talented kitchen, bar and service team, well worth a visit.
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Published on MainPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Mount Pleasant
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4.7
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christian
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Incredible value, great service, great venue! The food was amazing and the server was very attentive and knowledgable. Will be returning.
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Miku Restaurant - VancouverPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Coal Harbour
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4.8
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Sandy
Vancouver / British Columbia •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Have been a fan of their Happy Hour for a while. Came for Justin's take over and had the chef's menu. Food was excellent, and our server was attentive, friendly and knowledegable with wine pairings. Highly recommend if looking for options on the Drive.
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Pax RomanaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Commercial Drive
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4.4

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