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Wildlight Kitchen & Bar, Vancouver, BC

Wildlight Kitchen & Bar

4.6
4.6
165 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
A celebration of West Coast culture and cuisine, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar is a MICHELIN® Guide Recommended selection. The approachable, premium- casual concept highlights ethically sourced, seasonal ingredients in modern all-day dishes by homegrown culinary talent, Chef Warren Chow, recipient of Michelin’s first-ever Young Chef Award for Vancouver in 2023. Chow’s menu is matched by select regional wines and handcrafted cocktails, all served in a warmly welcoming and stylish dining space, along with the enclosed glass, year-round atrium. Wildlight Kitchen + Bar's wine list is recognized by the Vancouver International Wine Festival, and Wine Spectator for its selections and ongoing commitment to B.C. wines and other international bottles.

Additional information

  • Location
    5380 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 0C9
  • Phone number
    (604) 915-0722
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Warren Chow

Experiences

  • Vino & Vibes: Burger Edition #1 Barolo & Wagyu

    CA$99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 26, 2025 only
    Multiple times
    Our Wine Director, Michael Cooke, has sourced some hard-to-get wines, and we're pouring them for you to taste alongside some delicious food. Come join us for a fun, chill vibe and a casual tasting of multiple vintages from a few wine producers on three different nights, all while enjoying one of our juicy burgers. • March 26th: Barolo & Wagyu Burger • April 9th: Chablis/White Burgundy & Fried Chicken Burger • April 23rd: Brunello & Mystery Burger (Aussie Burger)
    Vino & Vibes: Burger Edition #1 Barolo & Wagyu Photo

  • Vino & Vibes: Burger Edition #2 White Burgundy

    CA$99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 9, 2025 only
    Multiple times
    Our Wine Director, Michael Cooke, has sourced some hard-to-get wines, and we're pouring them for you to taste alongside some delicious food. Come join us for a fun, chill vibe and a casual tasting of multiple vintages from a few wine producers on three different nights, all while enjoying one of our juicy burgers. • March 26th: Barolo & Wagyu Burger • April 9th: Chablis/White Burgundy & Fried Chicken Burger • April 23rd: Brunello & Mystery Burger (Aussie Burger)
    Vino & Vibes: Burger Edition #2 White Burgundy Photo

  • Vino & Vibes: Burger Edition #3 Brunello

    CA$99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 23, 2025 only
    Multiple times
    Our Wine Director, Michael Cooke, has sourced some hard-to-get wines, and we're pouring them for you to taste alongside some delicious food. Come join us for a fun, chill vibe and a casual tasting of multiple vintages from a few wine producers on three different nights, all while enjoying one of our juicy burgers. • March 26th: Barolo & Wagyu Burger • April 9th: Chablis/White Burgundy & Fried Chicken Burger • April 23rd: Brunello & Mystery Burger (Aussie Burger)
    Vino & Vibes: Burger Edition #3 Brunello Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour Daily from 3pm-5pm!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Happy Hour is on daily from 3pm-5pm! Come in prior to events at the Chan Centre, on UBC's campus, or at Thunderbird Stadium. Whether it's a comfy booth in our dining room next to floor to ceiling windows, or a cozy table in the covered, heated atrium listening to the rain on the glass top- Join us in for a relaxing happy hour. Great value on Mussels & Fries, Fresh Oysters, our Wildlight Chicken Wings, a juicy Wagyu Burger, and our famous Oyster Motoyaki. Additional deals include wine by the glass for $8.00. Sleeves of Powell Street Lager for $5. Don't miss the $10 Old Fashioneds and $10 Negronis!

    Happy Hour Daily from 3pm-5pm! Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 165 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wildlight Kitchen & Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "nice decor" and "warm ambience," making it perfect for both casual and special occasions. The seafood dishes are a highlight, and the "attentive staff" ensures a memorable visit.

165 Reviews

  1. Diana

    Vancouver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and every waiter was very friendly. My friends and I had a wonderful night.

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  2. Elisabeth

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal. We had the fresh oysters, squid and chicken wings for appetizers. The chicken wings were packed with so much flavour. For our main we had seafood pasta, the Wagyu burger, the duck, and the sausage cavatelli. The service was amazing, very attentive and welcoming. Love the decor. We will definitely dine here again.

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  3. Debra VIP

    Vancouver18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambiance! A go to for neighbourhood dining!

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  4. Sabina

    Vancouver6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried Wildlight for this first time to host a guest speaker in our department for dinner. We were a party of 8. The table service was attentive and prompt, with excellent attention to guest issues such as allergies and dietary preferences. The food, when it arrived, was delicious: original, creative combinations of ingredients showing excellent technique and good flavour. We all appreciated the highlighting of local ingredients. However, the food was very slow to come out of the kitchen. We arrived around 7:30, and did not receive our main dishes until almost 9:00. The kitchen was obviously backed up, even though it was a weeknight and the restaurant was not full. I would recommend Wildlight for creative cuisine using local ingredients, but be prepared to wait... and wait... and wait.

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  5. Margot

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us had a delicious lunch in the atrium. One of us recommends the seafood chowder and two others rated the fries as the best. It was quiet, an umbrella blocked the glare, and our server was delightful. The lavender shortbread presented with the bill was a nice touch.

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  6. Sidney

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent. World-class cuisines with a twist of international fusion enhancing local ingredients. UBC Garden Salad was outstanding. Sable fish, Scallop seafood Risotto, the Duck, Seafood Panini were very good. Creative and phenomenal for both palate and visual. Everything is so Instragramy! We selected Wildlight for a family birthday gathering with a small child. The service is superb and personable. With the chilled atmosphere and excellent service, we felt right at home. Birthday desserts were surprisingly marvelous. The sweet and sour Rhubarb Pie is top-notch. Pear Dessert was heavenly. Their Tiramisu is the finest! I'll surely go back.
    Wildlight Kitchen & BarResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you! we hope to see you again soon! ~ Margot

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  7. Stuart

    Vancouver9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ideal for a special event dinner experience. Lots of meal choices. A cut above the usual restaurant chains. Spacious, quiet, friendly.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dining space, able to easily have a conversation and enjoy each others company. Delicious food and great service.

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  9. Dennis VIP

    Vancouver20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening out with my wife. Excellent food and wine. The poached pear for dessert was fantastic.

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  10. Claire VIP

    Vancouver153 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience as always. Food delicious, service excellent.

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FAQs

Wildlight Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 915-0722.

Wildlight Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 165 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wildlight Kitchen & Bar

5380 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 0C9

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (604) 915-0722
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Warren Chow
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